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• Shortening your stride and running with a light touch - By doing this you can feel nearly as good going uphill as you do on flat land. With relaxed, controlled strides, you'll also be able to zoom down the other side without pounding your legs.
• Save your energy - Don't look at the hill and think that you are going to run up it as fast as possible. You will only wear yourself out quicker. Find your slow, steady rhythm.
• Keep your breathing steady - Whether you're going up or down, try to maintain the same level of effort and breathing rate that you use on level ground.

As you start uphill, shorten your stride. Don't try to maintain the same pace you were running on the flat. This will exhaust you and leave you depleted later, when you can least afford it. Take "baby steps" if necessary, and try to keep the same turnover rhythm as on the flat surface. Your posture should be upright (don't lean forward or back) and your head, shoulders and hips should form a straight line over the feet. Keep your feet low to the ground. If your breathing begins to quicken, this means you're either going too fast, over striding or bounding too far off the ground. Use a flicking motion with each step, never step off in an explosive motion, it just wastes energy.

As you head downhill, stay relaxed. As with uphills, don't over stride, you don't want to catch too much "air." Over striding pounds the feet, stresses the hamstrings and overuses the quadriceps muscles at each footfall. Keeping feet lower to the ground will give you more control. Because you're going downhill, your stride will cover more ground than it does on flat land, though it should feel slightly shorter.

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Elliptical Trainers

Elliptical trainers are one of the most popular machines in the gym because they provide a solid low-impact cardio workout that keeps your joints from being worked too hard. At the same time, you can really get your heart pumping and your blood flowing. If you don't go to the gym, you can find a home elliptical trainer that works just as well, but it can be confusing with all of the choices out there.

Elliptical trainers can range from $200 up to $5000 so the first thing you need to look at is your budget. As a general rule, you should spend as much as you can afford to, in order to get a quality trainer. Even a $300.00 trainer will work, but will it last? Chances are probably not. However, there are some inexpensive models that are made with quality but it is best to shop around. Make sure you read reviews by actual people who have used them. If you know anyone who has one, talk to them first and see if they are happy with their machine. You might want to save your money over time to buy a higher quality machine such as those offered by Precor, Sole and ProForm.

There are some features you should definitely have. They include:

• Stride Length. Some only offer 14" which would be too short for average-sized people so look for about 21".
• Adjustable incline. This isn't necessary, but being able to adjust the ramps can add intensity to your workouts.
• Smooth Motion. Make sure the pedals move smoothly and quietly - it shouldn't feel jerky.
• Upper Body Option. You don't need arm handles, but it's a nice option for more intensity.
• The Quiet Factor. You don't want your workout to sound like a freight train.
• Adjustable resistance. Make sure you have a broad range of resistance for maximum benefits.

There are some safety features such as warm-up and cool-down periods, handrails that provide balance, and a heart rate monitor so you know when you are doing too much. A good warranty is also important. At least 1 year for labor, and 1 to 3 years for the parts are the minimum you should have just in case something happens.

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Recipe Of The Day

This is an absolute perfect recipe for a lazy Sunday morning at home. You can make it the night before so that it will be ready to eat with a large cup of coffee and the Sunday newspaper. It is low in fat, low in calories, AND low in carbs - which makes it an all around good choice! Enjoy!

HONEY-NUT COFFEE BREAD

1 lb frozen bread dough, thawed
1/3 c brown sugar, packed
1/3 c honey
1/3 c walnuts, chopped
1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1 tbsp reduced fat margarine, melted

Prepare a 9" round cake pan with cooking spray; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to a 12 x 16" rectangle. Sprinkle brown sugar over top. Starting at narrow end, roll up jelly-roll fashion. Spread honey in bottom of prepared pan. Sprinkle walnuts and cinnamon over honey in pan. Cut rolled dough into sixteen pieces. Place pieces, cut side down, in pan. Brush rolls with margarine. Let rise until tripled in size. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn out of pan immediately onto serving platter.

16 servings; 109 Calories; 1g Fat (10% calories from fat); 2g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 9mg Cholesterol; 100mg Sodium

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Thursday, April 26, 2007 Eating Chocolate On A Diet?

If there is anything that can end a diet quicker, it is chocolate. The yummy, soothing taste of chocolate. Is there really anything better in life? Not to most people, women especially. Women love chocolate and often use a bad day or a fight with the husband to indulge in something they would eat anyhow, only they eat more of it when it comes to the emotional eating. Well the next time you do want to indulge, but don't want to ruin your diet, you should try these delicious substitutions.

Drink a Hot Cocoa instead of eating a chocolate bar

Hot chocolate made with nonfat milk and a tablespoon of sugar has 154 calories and 2 grams of fat per cup, saving you about 80 calories and 11 grams of mostly saturated fat compared with a milk chocolate bar. It is also more satisfying. The heat forces you to sip slowly, so your brain has time to register the delectable treat. Plus, drinking a milk-based beverage helps you eat less at your next meal.


Eat Oreos instead of Mallomars

You'd think that marshmallow would be lighter in calories than cream filling, but it most definitely is not. The Oreo has 10 percent fewer calories per cookie (53 versus 60). If you snacked on three cookies a day and made this swap, you'd effortlessly drop two pounds in a year.


Eat chocolate cake instead of brownies

Even when frosted, a slice of chocolate cake has about half the calories of a large brownie (235 versus 454). If the brownie has nuts, its calorie count jumps to 519. Why add all those extra calories when there are chocolate cakes in this world that can make you just as happy?

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10 Ways To Lose 1 Pound In A Week

Let's face it - you have to start your weight loss somewhere. So, why don't you start with just a pound a week? In only a month, it will make your jeans feel a bit looser, and it will motivate you to get off your deriere and move a little more. It only requires you to burn or cut a total of 3,500 calories, which may sound like a lot but it adds up quicker than you think!

To lose one pound in seven days you need to reduce your net calories by 500 every day. The easiest way to do that is a 250 split. Cut half from your diet and burn the other half through exercise.

Here are 10 great ideas that you can do each and every week, to lose 1 pound, and trust me - you will barely know that you are doing anything!

• Replace your morning bagel and cream cheese with an English muffin and cottage cheese.
• Skip the large bakery muffin in favor of 1 slice of whole wheat toast topped with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.
• Replace your 450-calorie lunch with a 200-calorie protein shake.
• Modify your lunch: Skip the cheese on your salad or sandwich, substitute mustard for mayo, and replace potato chips with soy chips.
• Switch from one cup premium to light ice cream.
• Have a vodka and soda instead of a margarita at happy hour.
• Do 1 hour of housework.
• Perfect your swing at the driving range for 60 minutes.
• Dance for 40 minutes.
• Use a pedometer and log an extra 3,600 steps
  

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Avoiding The Fast Food Temptation

Much has been said about how fast food and eating out has made us fat. Granted, there are healthier ways to eat fast food and at restaurants, but there is more to it than that. You can go to McDonald's and get a yogurt parfait and a salad, but is that what you're really going to do?

There's a restaurant or fast-food joint on every other corner serving curly fries, buffalo wings, and ice cream in tons of new and "exciting" flavors. No wonder you're always hungry. Our calorie-seeking biology is not designed to deal with this kind of relentless food exposure, which is one of the reasons Americans are fatter than they were 30 years ago. Unfortunately, you can't turn off your senses that are practically screaming at you to eat all the food in sight, but here's what you can do:

At a restaurant - Fool your stomach and your brain. Research has shown that people view food, whether it's a half cup or a heaping plate, as one serving unit. So have the waiter box half of your dish before even bringing it to the table. If you don't see the missing portion, you won't feel deprived.


At the grocery store - Shop for later, not now. You tend to crave and buy fattier foods for dinner that night as opposed to meals for the rest of the week. You see yourself as a healthier eater when you plan ahead."


At the mall food court or drive-through - Have your order in mind at the drive-through and walking quickly to the healthiest place in the food court. You already know what's there so don't let all the choices overwhelm you.


At the buffet - Follow the two-item-only rule. Increased variety leads to increased consumption. If you keep introducing new foods, your brain won't register when you're full.

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Recipe Of The Day

There is nothing more delicious than a huge dish of Eggplant Parmesan, but with a huge amount of calories and fat grams, it may not be the wisest choice for people on a diet. That is why I am posting this very healthy and delicious eggplant meal. It isn't so much of an Italian dish, as it is a Japanese dish. Japanese eggplant?? Yes, and it is absolutely wonderful!

EGGPLANT WITH ROASTED PEANUTS

1 1/2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 pound long thin Asian eggplants (about 2)
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 pound long beans or other green beans
10 cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon roasted peanuts

Stir together fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice and let stand about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Preheat broiler. Cut eggplants crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush a small baking pan with some oil and place eggplant slices in pan. Brush eggplant with remaining oil and broil 3 to 4 inches from heat, turning it once, until tender and browned, about 8 minutes. Combine eggplant with fish-sauce mixture and toss. Prepare a bowl of ice and cold water. Cut beans into 1 1/2-inch lengths and cook in a saucepan of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Drain beans and place into ice water to stop cooking. Drain beans well and mix in with eggplant mixture. Cut tomatoes in half and coarsely chop cilantro. Finely chop peanuts. Mix in tomatoes, cilantro, and some peanuts to eggplant mixture, tossing to combine. Vegetables may be prepared 2 hours ahead. Serve vegetables at room temperature sprinkled with remaining peanuts.

Serves 4 Each serving about 74 calories and 2 grams fat.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2007 Japanese Food For Your Diet

With the amount of Japanese restaurants popping up around your city, you might wonder if it is good for your diet. It actually is, if you know the right thing to eat. Although white rice is an integral part of a Japanese dinner, which is not as good for you as brown rice, there is still a huge amount of choices with their abundance of seafood and vegetables.

The most well-known Japanese specialties, sushi and sashimi, are based on seafood, but you will find that vegetables, tofu and noodle dishes are also major menu options. Japanese cuisine also features one-pot meals, such as shabu-shabu - a kind of fondue consisting of paper-thin slices of beef and vegetables that diners dip into a simmering pot of broth.

The vegetables are almost always served crisp and fresh. If they are cooked, they are either blanched or grilled, except for the batter-dipped and fried vegetable tempura which you should stay away if you are watching your weight.

Dining in a Japanese restaurant gives you an opportunity to experiment with delicious vegetables you may never have tried before. Try burdock, daikon (radish), lotus root and Japanese eggplant, as well as the wonderful variety of pickled vegetables (oshinko), which are eaten as snacks or light appetizers before a meal.

Some of the flavors you are most likely to encounter as you enjoy Japanese food are shoyu (soy sauce), which should be avoided if you have high blood pressure because of the sodium content, mirin (rice wine), dashi (a flavorful broth made from dried bonito [fish] flakes), wasabi (extra-pungent horseradish), pickled ginger, miso (soybean paste) and both sesame seeds and sesame oil. All of these can be added to an otherwise boring dish to give it the zest you are looking for without adding a huge amount of calories.

Here are some other very healthy dishes that can let you enjoy your meal while not worrying so much about calories and fat grams:

Miso soup: A clear, satisfying soup made from soybean paste and dashi broth, often incorporating a few cubes of tofu and spinach or a sprinkling of green onions as garnish.

Sushi: Different kinds of seafood and shellfish, either raw or cooked, and/or vegetables and sweetened omelet, served either on top of hand-formed ovals of steamed, vinegared rice or spread on a flat bed of rice and rolled inside sheets of nori (seaweed).

Sashimi: Slices of fresh raw fish, varying in texture and flavor, served without rice.

Shabu-shabu: A fondue-like dish comprised of meat, vegetables and broth.

Yakitori: Skewers of chicken (other meats are also sometimes available) dipped or marinated in a sweet, soy sauce-based barbecue sauce and grilled.

Sukiyaki: A beef, noodle and vegetable one-dish meal in which ingredients are served in broth, then spooned into individual bowls and blended with daikon and ponzu.

Teriyaki: Broiled meats, seafood or tofu marinated in sweet teriyaki sauce.

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Flavored Water Versus Plain Water

If you have looked on your water shelf at the grocery store lately you may have noticed that water doesn't just come in the plain variety anymore. There is all kinds of flavored water that has a little "kick" to it. A lot of people choose to drink them rather than plain water, and even more so than soda, but they may be worried that it doesn't give them the benefits of regular water. Also, there is a concern about artificial sweetners and preservatives. So, the question is - are these flavored waters good for you?

First, eliminating soda, especially the non-diet variety is a great way to start. Soda is extremely bad for you, not just because of the extra calories, but because of the high fructose content as well as artifical flavorings.

Second, you're already on the right track when it comes to drinking flavored waters instead of other drinks. The best fluids to drink are waters, so you are getting closer to drinking water by drinking the flavored waters, but it is wise to limit artificially flavored waters.

Artifiical sweetners should only be consumed in moderation, even if they are FDA approved. They are not necessarily harmful, but they aren't doing as much for your diet as you think they are.

We are far too accustomed to drinking beverages that are sweet, and we have lost our taste for pure, simple water, which although technically has no taste, can quench a thirst better than anything else. A better choice than the flavored waters that we find, is a nice sparkling water with a lemon or lime put into it for taste. That way, you still get to enjoy the bubbles and carbonation without the sugar or artificial sweetners.

Third, with summer coming, it is extremely important to stay hydrated. If you are eating a balanced meal of fresh veggies and a couple of servings of fruit each day then it is okay to add a few sparkling waters to your diet per day. Especially in hot summer days you should stay away from artifically sweetened waters because it will make you more thirsty rather than quenching your thirst. You should throw in a couple of glasses of plain water just to make sure you are getting the hydration you need.

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Benefits Of Breakfast

Breakfast is often the most skipped meal of the day, and almost always to the detriment of your diet. Research suggests that people who eat breakfast get more nutrients and manage their weight better than people who don’t eat breakfast. A good breakfast also helps keep you from becoming hungry later in the day, when you shouldn’t eat so much, but usually do. It can also help children and teens perform better in school.

Making breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. A bowl of high-fiber cereal with low-fat or skim milk and a banana qualify as a healthy breakfast. Even if you’re not hungry, try to eat something in the morning. Just as your body got used to not eating breakfast, it can get used to eating it again. Try these ideas to beat your breakfast barriers.

If you are not hungry in the morning then you should consider these suggestions to get back into the habit. Start with a quick bite such as juice and toast. Later, when you are hungry, have a mid morning snack such as low-fat cheese and high-fiber crackers or a hard-boiled egg.

If you are short on time you should keep quick-to-fix foods on hand. Breakfast cereals, toaster waffles, yogurt, cottage cheese and whole or canned fruit can be prepared in short order. The evening before, place the box of cereal, a bowl and a spoon on the table. Have a breakfast shake that comes in a can or that you mix yourself. You can even make a peanut butter sandwich with whole-grain bread ahead of time to eat on your way out the door.

If you are tired of breakfast foods you can try a slice of pizza, leftover casserole or a bowl of soup can qualify as breakfast. It doesn't necessarily matter that you eat breakfast foods per se, just as long as you eat in the morning when you wake up. It helps to get the metabolism going, and without it, your diet is doomed to fail.

Make food to go. Keep food on hand that you can take with you and eat in the car, on the train or bus, or at work. Convenient foods for this are apples, bananas, whole-grain bagels and low-fat yogurt in single-serving containers.

You should start gradually to get your body and mind used to it. The first week, plan to have breakfast twice. The next week, aim for breakfast three days a week. Your eventual goal is to eat breakfast every day.

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Recipe Of The Day

Muffins are usually the bain of dieter's existence. They love them, but most of them are made with extremely high contents of fat and calories. Here is a recipe that is very low in calories - only 150, and only 1 gram of fat! So now you can enjoy your morning muffin without any of the guilt you usually face.

BANANA BANANA MUFFINS

1 1/4 c unbleached flour
3 tbsps brown sugar - packed
1 1/2 tsps baking powder
1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
1 c bananas mashed
1/4 c skim milk
3 tbsps fat-free sour cream
1 egg white; whipped

Preheat oven to 350. Prepare six muffin pans with cooking spray and flour; set aside. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice together in a bowl. In another bowl, combine bananas, milk, sour cream, and egg white. Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients just until moistened. Fill muffin pans 2/3 full. Bake 20 minutes, or until light brown.

6 servings; 150 Calories; 1g Fat (4% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 35g Carbohydrate; 1mg Cholesterol; 143mg Sodium

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Tuesday, April 24, 2007 The Benefits of Legumes

When was the last time you ate chickpeas, navy beans or black-eyed peas? Has it been days, weeks or even months since you partook in such an obvious health benefit?

Legumes are among the most versatile and nutritious foods available. They're good sources of protein and can be a healthy substitute for meat, which has more fat and cholesterol. Legumes, a class of vegetables that includes beans, peas and lentils, are typically low in fat, contain no cholesterol, and are high in protein, folate, potassium, iron and magnesium. They also have a group of compounds that may help prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. In addition, they're a good source of fiber — the part of plant-based foods that your body doesn't digest. A diet high in fiber can reduce your risk of developing diabetes and help lower blood cholesterol levels, which can reduce your risk of heart disease.

Soybeans, one type of legume, are unique among beans because they contain all of the amino acids needed to make a complete protein, just like meat. They also contain isoflavones, a plant-based compound that may reduce the risk of some types of cancer.

Many healthy foods come from soybeans, including:

Tofu is a curd made from soybeans in a process similar to that used for making cheese. Because it has a bland, spongy texture, tofu absorbs the flavor of other foods when you marinate or cook it, making it very versatile. Tofu is available in several different textures, including extra firm, firm, soft and silken.

Soy milk is a soy beverage made by grinding soybeans and mixing them with water to form a milk-like liquid. You can use soy milk as a replacement for cow's milk. Some soy milk is fortified with vitamins and minerals.

Tempeh is a food made from fermented soybeans. You can buy tempeh frozen or refrigerated in a cake-like form. It has a meaty texture and nutty flavor, so you can use it in your recipes as a substitute for meat.

Soy flour is a flour made from ground-roasted soybeans. Use soy flour in baked goods for added protein, fiber and photochemical.

Peanuts, commonly thought of as nuts, are actually a member of the legume family along with beans and peas. Peanuts are good sources of protein, fiber, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, niacin and folate. They're high in fat, but most of the fat is monounsaturated fat, the healthier type of fat. Peanuts can be eaten in moderation as a snack, or added to foods such as stir-fries.

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Are You Ready To Lose Weight?

Weight loss demands focus plus mental and physical energy. So if you want to succeed, you need to prepare yourself. Part of that preparation is determining whether now is the right time to start your weight-loss program.

Weight loss is challenging, and it requires a commitment, as many people who have tried know very well. If there is another factor present, such as stress, lack of time or a physical ailment or condition that limits physical activity, it can make the challenge of weight loss even more difficult. Your weight-loss success depends on your readiness to take on this challenge. These questions can help you judge whether you're ready to lose weight:

Are you motivated to make long-term lifestyle changes that require eating healthy foods and exercising more?

Do you currently have distractions in your life that may prevent you from committing to your weight-loss program?

Do you truly believe that slower is better?

Are you realistic about your weight-loss goal?

Do you have family and friends to support your weight-loss efforts?

Are you willing to become more physically active?

Do you have time to keep records of your food intake and physical activity?

Are you willing to look at past successes and failures in weight loss and other areas of your life?

Do you view a healthy-weight program as a positive experience?

Have you resolved any eating disorders or other emotional issues that make it difficult for you to achieve a healthy weight?

Do you believe that a healthy weight is a lifelong commitment?

Are you ready to make a permanent change?

If you answered yes to these questions, then now is the time. You are ready to get going, you're motivated, and you can do it!!

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Reasons To Hire A Personal Trainer

We all need a little help with exercise sometimes, whether we're just starting out or we've been at it for a long time. Still, there are people who shy away from training, unsure of what they'll get out of the experience or whether it's worth the money. Take a look at just a few reasons people typically hire personal trainers and make sure it will be the right choice for you.

You're Not Seeing Results
If you've been exercising consistently for several weeks or months and aren't seeing the changes you'd like, hiring a trainer may be a good choice. A trainer can look at your current program and eating habits and help you see where you could make changes to create more effective workouts. A trainer can also help you determine if the goals you've set are realistic for you.

You Don't Know Where to Start
Knowing how to set up a balanced schedule that includes all the activities you need to do can be confusing. The great thing about a trainer is that he can help you maximize your time while helping you stay within your own limits so you don't overdo it. He can also help you set goals and map out a specific schedule so you know when, how and where you'll fit in your workouts.

You're Bored with the Same Old Workouts
If you're an experienced exerciser, maybe you haven't considered working with a trainer. But it can be a great choice if you need some variety in your workouts. A trainer can bring a fresh perspecitve and new ideas to challenge both your body and your mind. Even if you just do a few sessions or meet every few weeks, you'll find it refreshing to have new workouts and new exercise toys to play with.

You Need to Be Challenged
Maybe you tend to slack off on your workouts sometimes, especially when things get tough. A trainer can motivate you to push past those self-imposed limits, encouraging you to lift heavier, go longer and challenge yourself more than you would on your own. You'll find it's very hard to slack off with a trainer standing over you, telling you to do just one more rep!

You Want to Learn How to Exercise on your Own
Even if your goal is to create your own workouts and exercise by yourself, hiring a trainer for a few sessions can be a great benefit for learning the right way to exercise. This is especially true if you want to learn more about the muscles in your body, the exercises that target those muscles and how to do those exercises with great form. Just a few sessions can teach you a lot about your body and how it works.

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Recipe Of The Day

As anyone who has ever been on a diet can attest to, diets are hard because you have to give up dessert. Not in this case though! With summer coming quickly, fruits are in season and they taste absolutely delectable. What can be a better way to end a day then with a blueberry and peach cobbler - just like your grandma used to make (but much healthier!)

BLUEBERRY/PEACH COBBLER

1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups coarsely chopped peeled peaches
2 cups blueberries
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter, cut into small pieces
6 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk
Mint sprigs (optional)

Preheat oven to 400°. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Add peaches, blueberries, lemon juice, and vanilla, and toss gently. Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake mixture at 400° for 15 minutes. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients (flour through salt) in a medium bowl; cut in margarine with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk; stir just until flour mixture is moist. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 3 times. Roll dough to about a 1/4 -inch thickness; cut into 16 biscuits using a 2-inch biscuit cutter. Remove dish from oven; arrange biscuits on top of hot fruit mixture. Bake an additional 20 minutes or until biscuits are golden. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.

8 servings Calories 212 (15% from fat); Fat 3.5g (sat 0.6g, mono 1.3g, poly 1.1g); Protein 2.8g; Carb 43.8g; Fiber 3.2g; Chol 0mg; Iron 1mg; Sodium 135mg; Calc 50mg

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Monday, April 23, 2007 Buying Exercise Tapes

Working out to videos is a great way to exercise for so many reasons. It's inexpensive, you can workout regardless of the weather, it's convenient and there are tons of great videos with excellent instructors. On the downside, working out with videos can get a little boring and there are plenty of awful videos out there.

When choosing the best video or DVD for you need to look at these factors:

Determine Your Fitness Level

Videos are usually marketed for Beginner, intermediate and/or advanced exerciser. If you've never exercised, you're a beginner. If you've been exercising continuously for 3 months, you're intermediate and if you've been working out for more than three months, you're advanced. When choosing a new video, beware of descriptions on the videos. Some claim to be beginner workouts, but turn out to be intermediate or vice versa.

Decide How Much Time You Have to Exercise

Before you slap your money down for a video, find out how long the workout is. Will you really do a video that's 90 minutes long? Probably not, if you have a busy schedule. The total time listed in the video description usually includes an introduction, a warm up, the workout and a cool down. If you only have a few minutes a day to exercise, consider getting a circuit training workout, a DVD that allows you to mix and match workouts or a timesaver series.

Decide What You Want to Accomplish

Are you looking for a cardio workout or strength training? Yoga or Pilate's? Kickboxing or Step? There are hundreds of videos on the market and some combine elements of different workouts while others focus on one specialty. To get the most bang for your buck, consider a video that includes more than one type of workout. Using a video catalog, like Collage Video, can help you choose videos to fit your needs and schedule.

Do Your Research

Before you buy a video, check to see that you have the necessary equipment. Make sure the instructor is well-known and certified. Also, make sure you're not buying a 'new' video that has been repackaged from an old video, which means it may be outdated or unsafe. Use common sense when reading the video description. For example, some yoga videos promise fat burning workouts. Yoga is not a cardiovascular workout and isn't necessarily meant to be fat burning.

Rent It

Before you buy a video, check at Blockbuster or other local video rental store to see if they have workout videos you can try. There are also websites that rent videos and DVDs (including workout videos) for a monthly sum...might be worth a try before you shell out money for a video you don't like.

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Recipe Of The Day

What is better with a Mexican entree then a perfect side dish. Mexican beans and rice used to be strictly off limit to anyone who was on a diet, but not anymore! With low calories per serving, this is a very filling and absolutely delicious side that adds a little spice to any entree.

MEXICAN BEANS & RICE

1 c long-grain white rice - uncooked
1/2 tsp olive oil
1 c onions - chopped
1 c celery - sliced
1 clove garlic - minced
15 ozs pinto beans, canned - drained and washed
8 ozs no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 c water
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce

Cook rice according to package directions. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat add onions, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until crisp-tender. Add pinto beans, tomato sauce, water, ketchup, chili powder, and hot pepper sauce. Heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.

6 servings; 206 Cal; 1g Fat (6% calories from fat); 6g Pro; 41g Carb; 0mg Chol; 319mg Sod

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Sunday, April 22, 2007 Medicine Ball Exercise

Combining a medicine ball with an exercise ball is a great way to strengthen your abdominal muscles and work on endurance and stability. Here are some exercises that you can do with your medicine ball that work your entire body. First you should warm up with 5 minutes of light cardio, and then take on each exercise. You should do 1 set of 10 - 16 reps if you are a beginner. Intermediate should do 1-3 sets of 10 - 16 reps. Steady the ball against a wall or chair for extra support in some of the following exercise.

Leg Extensions with Medicine Ball

Position the ball under upper back to engage your abs and to stabilize the hips while. Hold a medicine ball straight up over chest and make sure knees are at 90 degrees. Lower arms behind you while simultaneously extending the right leg straight. Return to start and repeat, alternating legs for 10-16 reps. For less challenge to balance, do the leg extension without the medicine ball.

Sit & Squeeze

Place your back against a wall with hips & shoulders squared. Slide down until knees are at 90 degrees, knees over ankles and weight in heels. Squeeze a medicine ball or towel just above your knees and hold for 15 or more seconds. Repeat 2-3 times.

Ball Squeeze & Lift

Lie on right side with ball between shins, squeezing it to hold it in place. Keep hips stacked and abs tight to stabilize your body. Squeeze inner thighs and contract the waist and hip muscles to lift the ball in the air. Lower and repeat before switching sides.

Medicine Ball Lunge

Begin in a lunge position with right leg forward, knee over ankle. Lower into a lunge bringing the ball down towards right hip. Straighten knees, bringing ball straight up overhead and then lower back into a lunge, sweeping the ball towards the opposite hip. Movement of medicine ball will be like a figure 8. Repeat other side.

All Around Crunches

Lie face up on ball and hold medicine ball in both hands. Begin with body draped over the ball, arms extended behind you. Contract the abs to lift upper back off the ball and bring the medicine ball towards your right thigh as you twist to the right, contracting the right side of waist. Repeat for all reps and then switch sides.

Ball Balance

Sit on Exercise Ball with strong abs and straight spine, arms extended on either side of you and one foot resting on medicine ball. Once you feel stable, lift other foot off floor and hold it for a few seconds, then rest it on the medicine ball with the other foot. Hold for 15 or more seconds and repeat.

Chest Squeeze with Med Ball

Sit on the ball or chair, back straight and abs in. Hold a medicine ball at chest level and squeeze hands to contract the chest. While continuing to squeeze the ball, slowly twist towards the left while simultaneously pushing the ball out a few inches. Pull the ball back in, return to center and repeat on the other side, alternating sides.

Medicine Ball Crunches

Lie on your back with knees bent, medicine ball right below the knees. Squeeze inner thighs to hold ball in place. Put hands behind head (cradle your head gently) and without straining the neck, lift shoulders and hips off the ground in a crunch, flattening the belly like a canoe at the top of the movement. Lower back down without completely relaxing and repeat.

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Recipe Of The Day

Now that the cold nights are coming to an end, you have to try this wonderful and warming soup before it gets too late. This is a great addition to the chicken recipe which was yesterday's recipe of the day. It is an old-fashioned classic that can't be beat!

SPICY CLAM CHOWDER

1 cup cubed red potatoes (1/4-inch cubes)
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon margarine
2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) whole tomatoes, undrained, cut
1 can (6 1/2 oz.) minced clams, undrained
3/4 cup spicy vegetable juice
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Combine potatoes, onion, carrot, water and margarine in 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. (If vegetables begin to stick, add additional 1/4 cup water and continue cooking.) Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring mixture to boil over high heat. Cover. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until chowder is hot and flavors are blended, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaf before serving.

Servings: 6.0 Calories: 106.0 Calories from fat: 24.0 Total Fat 3g

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Saturday, April 21, 2007 Overtraining As A Beginner

As a beginner, you may not even be thinking about overtraining. But, you're definitely at risk since doing too much too soon can make you feel fatigued and can even cause an injury. The symptoms of overtraining include:

• Insomnia
• Aches or pain in the muscles and/or joints
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Elevated morning pulse
• Sudden inability to complete workouts
• Feeling unmotivated and lacking energy
• Increased susceptibility to colds, sore throats and other illnesses
• Loss in appetite
• Decrease in performance
  

If you realize that your workouts are suffering and you've lost interest and energy, it's a great time to take a break from your routine. This could mean a few days to a week of complete rest, or doing something low key such as yoga or stretching. The trick is to listen to your mind and your body and allow them to take a break if they need it. You'll come back to exercise refreshed and energized.

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Recipe Of The Day

Chicken always seems to be the old standard in which diets are made from. However, the chicken doesn't have to be plain and boring anymore! Here is a fabulous spicy chicken recipe that is not only low in calories but big on taste!

SPICED CHICKEN BREASTS

Spiced Paste:
1 large garlic clove
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 small fresh red or green chili like Serrano or cayenne
1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger root
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (approx 1 1/4 pounds total)
1 small red onion
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Yogurt Sauce:
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
pinch cayenne
Spice Paste:
Mince garlic with salt and mash to a paste. Mince chili (including seeds for a spicier paste). Stir together with garlic paste and remaining spice paste ingredients in a bowl.

Cut 3 diagonal cuts about 1/4 inch deep in each chicken breast. Rub spice paste into cuts and all over chicken. Marinate chicken, covered, 30 minutes at cool room temperature. Preheat broiler and line broiler pan with foil. Cut onion in half through root end and reserve 1 half for sauce. Slice remaining onion half in thin slices, separating layers. While broiling chicken, soak onion slices in ice water in small bowl. Arrange chicken leaving plenty of room between each piece on broiler pan. Coat chicken with 1 teaspoon vegetable oil and broil about 3 inches from heat 8 minutes. Turn chicken over and brush with remaining teaspoon vegetable oil. Broil chicken about 6 minutes or until lightly browned and no longer pink in the center. Prepare sauce while chicken is broiling: Mince enough reserved onion to measure 1 tablespoon and stir all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Drain soaked onion and pat dry between paper towels. Top chicken with onion slices and serve with yogurt sauce.

Serves 4. Per serving, including yogurt sauce, about 222 calories and 5 grams fat.

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Friday, April 20, 2007 5 Lies You Tell Yourself That Will Make You Fat

You've probably said these things to yourself a million times right before you indulge in something you know you shouldn't. If you have to make an excuse to eat something, then chances are you already know it will effect your diet. Here are 5 of those very common excuses that if you use too much, will never let you lose the weight you want to.

1. I deserve it
This is the classic phrase that people tell themselves to "skip" their diet for the day. What exactly do you deserve? Gaining back the weight you've already lost? Thicker thighs? Self medicating with food is a learned behavior, and one that is contributed to emotional eating which invariably leaves us feeling miserable no matter how happy the occasion is that you deserve to celebrate for. Instead, establish a food-free reward system such as indulging in a good workout, or new pair of running shoes.

2. It's free!
Nothing in life is free, even when it rolls to you on a cart at your office as part of the weekly donut run. That 200 calorie donut, or in most cases the TWO 200 calorie donuts you eat can cost you $50 with your personal trainer just to get back to square one. Furthermore, when food is free, we settle for below-par standards. Ask yourself if you'd shell out the money to eat it. Instead why don't you put $1.00 in a jar every time you refuse to eat free food just because it's given to you at your work, your neighbors, or even when your mom comes over with leftovers. At the end of the month treat yourself to a healthy reward.

3. It would be rude to refuse
Never have two issues been as frequently confused as food and love. When a colleague, mother or friend offers us food, we feel compelled to accept even when we're not hungry. If this situation occurs frequently make your case clear. Rather than repeatedly turning down food, state your intention once, firmly and politely and ask for your efforts to be supported. In circumstances which require a little more finesse, graciously accept while insisting you're already full.

4. It's not the same without... (fill in with the food of your choice)
If an event requires food to distract you, then you shouldn't be there. This especially applies to movie theaters. If you feel like you can't go to the movies without your large tub of buttered popcorn, then simply stay at home and rent a DVD or bring your own air-popped popcorn. Better yet, take pride in proving to yourself you can survive two hours without food. Once you've established a new habit, you can draw upon that behavior the next time and repeat it until it becomes the new you.

5. But it's a party, we've got to celebrate
This has got to be one of the top reasons people cheat on their diet. Is every get-together an excuse to eat? No of course not! Food is fuel, not a party trick. Focus on the conversation and company, rather than the catering. It beats a pig in a blanket anytime.

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Back exercises

It is a proven fact that people that are overweight have more back problems than people who are not. Simply put, you are carrying around more weight than a thinner person, and therefore your back has to work harder to lug you around. Here are some wonderful back exercises to stregthen your back as you work to lose the weight. Each of the back exercises listed should be performed with proper form to not only avoid injury, but to also allow the muscle to go through a full range of motion and get the most out of the exercise.

Pull Ups

1. Grab the pull up bar with an overhand grip that is slightly wider than shoulder width.
2. Allow your body to hang freely from the pull up bar with your arms fully extended.
3. Using your lateral muscles, pull yourself straight up as far as you can so that your chin reaches the height of the bar or above it.
4. Lower yourself back to the starting position (arms fully extended).

- This exercise can be done using a variety of different grips. Overhand or underhand, narrow or wide. And, while each way is effective, the overhand slightly wider than shoulder width grip is my personal favorite grip for pull ups.
- This exercise can also be weighted by either holding a dumbbell between your feet, or by adding weight to a pull up belt (also called a dip belt).
- While pull ups are primarily a back exercise, they also recruit the use of the biceps secondarily. An underhand grip will recruit the biceps more so than the overhand grip.

Lateral Pulldown

1. Grab the lat pulldown bar with hands slightly wider than shoulder width with an overhand grip.
2. Sit down with arms fully extended overhead.
3. Pull the bar straight down either in front of or behind your head. (If in front, pull the bar to the top of your chest. If behind, pull the bar to the back of your neck.)
4. Return to starting position.

- Just like pull ups, this exercise can be done using a variety of different grips. Overhand or underhand, narrow or wide. Each way is effective.
- While the lat pulldown is primarily a back exercise, it also recruits the use of the biceps secondarily. An underhand grip will recruit the biceps more so than the overhand grip.

Barbell Bent Over Row

1. Hold a barbell with a slightly wider than shoulder width overhand grip.
2. With your knees slightly bent, bend over at the waist so that your upper body is slightly above being parallel to the floor.
3. Pull the barbell straight up into your stomach.
4. Lower the barbell back to the starting position (arms fully extended).

- This exercise can be done using an underhand grip as well.
- Do NOT round your back. Your back should be straight at all times.
- While the bent over barbell row is primarily a back exercise, it also recruits the use of the biceps secondarily.

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Can Pizza Be Good For You?

If you eat pizza all the time, there is a slight chance that you are not overly concerned with your health. If you are a healthy eater who turns to pizza as an occasional junk-food splurge, you may experience some guilt after you've downed a few (or five or six) slices of cheesy pizza. It doesn't have to be that way though.

Pizza in itself is not a bad food for your diet necessarily, it is what you put on the pizza, or actually what you don't put on that can make pizza healthy for you. If you stick with the pan pizza from one of the major chains it could mean big calories and carbs. If you want to know how many, you should check out the

Hungeraway Nutritional Database which lists over 90,000 foods, including pan pizza.

However, if you choose a pizza that is better for your heart and health you could save yourself literally hundreds of calories. You should make your own pizza at home to make sure you are indeed eating the "right" pizza for your diet. Starting with a whole wheat pizza dough you can make a thinner crust to eliminate many of the carbs. Then instead of adding lots of sauce, you can choose a pesto that you spread liberally over the dough. Add tons of veggies, and lose the meats like pepperoni and sausage. Go for spinach, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and mushrooms. All are very low in calories (if any at all), and they each have their own individual benefits for your body. If you do enjoy the pizza sauce instead, choose a low-calorie sauce and a low-fat cheese that is finely grated and then top it with all your favorite veggies. Guaranteed you will never look at another thick crust gooey cheese pizza again after you have your very own pizza masterpiece at home!

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Recipe Of The Day

This recipe is definitely one for the books. Although it is a bit time consuming, it is wonderful for a Sunday dinner, or a special night at home. Low Calorie Lasagne tastes as great as the actual Italian favorite, but with a lot less calories (only 238 per serving!), and just as much flavor.

Low Calorie Lasagne


8 oz. lasagna noodles
1 lb. low fat cottage cheese
1 egg
3 tbsp. grated Romano cheese
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. oregano, crushed
1 tbsp. parsley, minced
1 1/2 c. tomato sauce (from 2 (8 oz.) cans)
1 tbsp. seasoned bread crumbs
1 oz. Kosher skim milk Mozzarella

Cook noodles in boiling, salted water 20 minutes.
Drain, rinse well.
Combine cottage cheese with egg, Romano cheese, salt, pepper, oregano and parsley. In a 9 x 12 x 2 pan, layer noodles, cheese mixture and tomato sauce.
Sprinkle bread crumbs on top and top with Mozzarella.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

Makes 6 servings

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Thursday, April 19, 2007 More Tips To Lose The Fat And Keep The Flavor

One of the many reasons people choose not to go on a diet to lose weight is because the food simply doesn't taste the same. Diet food has a stigma of tasting bland and boring. It doesn't have to be though! You can still eat low-fat food and keep the flavor at the same time, you just have to know what to eat.

Love a low-fat cheese

As long as you stick to a low-fat cheese, you can eat it in comfort-grilled on a sandwich or with macaroni-and still lose weight. Several low-fat varieties taste very close to traditional cheeses these days with a fraction of the fat, and they actually melt compared to previous low-fat cheeses. To keep the low-fat benefits, be sure to shred the cheese finely. This guarantees it will spread evenly, with fewer calories and less fat in every bite.

Stock up on salsa

Salsa should be a dieter's best friends. It's one of the few insta-flavor-explosions that's actually good for you. Most salsas are completely fat-free and full of fresh vegetables or fruits. Plus, salsa adds fiber to your meal, filling you up without a lot of added calories. Spoon 1/2 cup of your favorite salsa over a piece of baked or grilled fish or chicken breast, over omelets or poached eggs, on low-fat tacos, or on top of baked potatoes.

Embrace olive oil

It's easy to trick yourself into thinking you're eating a decadent meal by adding a touch of extra virgin olive oil. Olive oils are monounsaturated fats (the best kind) and have been linked to lowering bad (LDL) cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer. Extra virgin means no chemicals were used in the pressing; the finest ones should be labeled "first cold pressed" and "unrefined."

Keep the cream

It's amazing how easy it is to feed a common craving. Use a cream sauce or gravy with fat-free half-and-half, some broth, a bit of flour for thickening, and your favorite seasonings. Heavy cream has 51 calories, 6 grams of fat, and 3 grams of saturated fat per tablespoon. The same serving of fat-free half-and-half has only 10 calories, 0 grams of fat, and still provides that rich texture of its full-fat counterpart.

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The New Modern Way To Exercise

Exercise has long been known as the best way to speed your weight loss if you are eating healthy as well. With all the many suggestions on how to lose weight such as walking, running, going to the gym, stairmasters, swimming, biking, etc, has anyone thought of gaming?

Yes, gaming. With the invention of the Nintendo Wii gaming system, people have been actively losing weight. One man in particular is doing everything he can to NOT exercise the "normal" way. Mickey DeLorenzo said that when he went on his diet the only thing that changed was adding his daily 30 minute sessions of playing sports games on his Wii. The Wii is a gaming console where you move around in real life while your actions are emulated onscreen. It is definitely not the old Atari that you used to have.

By spending 30 minutes per day simulating boxing, tennis, bowling, and baseball DeLorenzo lost 9 pounds in the first month. He is not the only one. Many people have taking up "gaming" as a way to shed those unwanted pounds. Playing tennis on the Wii burns off approximately 92 calories in 15 minutes - that is almost 400 an hour! With bowling you burn off 77 calories in 15 minutes - 300 an hour! That is some serious exercise considering that if you are an average of 200 pounds, in one hour walking at 4 mph (which is essentially some serious speedwalking) you only burn about 375 calories. Which would you rather do? Have fun or do the same old walking everyday of your life? It might be worth it to mix it up and have a little fun at the same time.

Gaming isn't necessarily that new of an idea to lose weight if you talk to the teenagers around you. They might inform you of something called DDR - Dance Dance Revolution. Teenagers (and their parents) are losing a good deal of weight by playing this interactive dancing game daily. It is even so helpful in curbing obesity in schools, that last year as part of a fitness program a middle school added DDR into P.E. Classes and saw a dramatic weight loss among the students over the course of a year. Agan, it just shows you that exercise can be more enjoyable if you let it be.

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10 Facts For Better Nutrition

1. The major dietary problem in the US and countries of the Western world is over-consumption of certain dietary components. Excessive intake of sugars and fats have resulted in excessive caloric intake together with a diet of low nutrient density. One in four Americans is obese, a risk factor for diseases of the heart, blood vessels, cancer, and other major diseases.

2. The evidence that diets restricted in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol can reduce the incidence of chronic diseases is now overwhelming.

3. Learn to recognize the difference between hunger and appetite. Hunger is the stimulus within our bodies that indicates to us that we need to consume food. Appetite consists of the pleasurable sensations provided by food and is associated with the enjoyment of food.

4. Food is often used in one way or another to express feelings of happiness, love, security, or to cover up emotions of worry, grief, loneliness and so on. Before you have a snack, ask yourself why you need this snack, or why you may be reaching for something you know you should not eat.

5. There is a saying "A healthy body produces a healthy mind". This is true, because the brain benefits when food intake is adequate.

6. Support of family and significant other's is necessary for success.

7. Whatever you eat turns into YOU. Only you have complete control of what goes into your mouth.

8. Be careful of sugar. It is very easy to eat excess amounts of sugary food raising your caloric intake too high. One 12 ounce can of a soft drink with sugar beyond your caloric requirement could cause a potential weight gain of almost 15 pounds in a year.

9. An important part of staying fit is controlling your body weight.

10. Food is anything that nourishes the body. No two foods are alike in the ability to nourish, for no two foods contain identical amounts of nutrients. Therefore, variety in your diet is important.

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Recipe Of The Day

Much has been said about how beneficial fish can be to your diet. The omega-3 fatty acids are said to lower your cholesterol, and in general fish is a low fat food that you can add quite easily to your eating plan. Here is a great low-calorie recipe that not only makes a great presentation, it tastes delicious as well!

Baked Red Snapper

1 pound red snapper fillets, cut into 3-inch cubes
2 teaspoons powdered rosemary
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Two fresh lemons, peeled and finely diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:
Sprinkle fish generously with powdered rosemary and black pepper. Arrange in a nonstick baking pan. Bake at 325-degrees 15-20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Remove to serving plate. Cover with lemons. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition information per serving:
Calories 135
Fat 2g
Protein 28g
Carbohydrates 3g
Fat 2g
Sodium 62mg
Calories from fat: 11-percent

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