Saturday, December 31, 2011

Make Salads for the Crowd Including Diabetics: Spinach Mushroom, Turkey Apple, or Almond Orange

!9#: Make Salads for the Crowd Including Diabetics: Spinach Mushroom, Turkey Apple, or Almond Orange

Whether you want a salad with a meal or a salad as an entree, there is a recipe for you in this article. And the great thing about these salads is that you can use them with the diabetics in the crowd, too. Spinach and Mushroom Salad has the nutritional information included. Sorry but I have to get a new nutritional calculator so the other two do not have the values. However, they are great healthy salads!

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SALAD
4 cups fresh baby spinach greens
1 carton (1/2-lb) fresh white mushrooms, sliced
1/4 -1/3 (depending on taste)thin red onion slices
1/4 cup fat-free balsamic vinaigrette dressing
2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese

Combine all ingredients, except Parmesan cheese, in a large salad bowl and toss together well. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top.

Per 2 cup serving: Approximately 49 calories, 2 g (1 sat)fat, 6 g carbs, 4 g protein, 1 g fiber, 229 mg sodium.
Diabetic exchanges: Carb choices.5, Fat.5, Vegetable 1.5

ALMOND ORANGE SALAD
3 cups assorted salad greens
2 navel oranges, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup thin sliced celery
2 tbsp chopped green onion

Combine all the ingredients together in a large salad bowl; set aside.

Dressing:
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup Splenda granular
2 tsp canola or olive oil
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, Splenda, and canola or olive oil. Stir with a whisk until mixture is well blended. Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently. Sprinkle the almonds over top of tossed salad.

CURRIED TURKEY APPLE SALAD
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tbsp canola or olive oil
1 tbsp curry powder
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp Splenda Granular
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 celery stalks, sliced thin
1 medium red apple, cut into small chunks
1 lb roasted turkey breast, chopped
salad greens
1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts

Place the oil, curry powder and onion in a small saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Simmer a couple minutes until the onion is tender. Add the lemon juice and Splenda; simmer about a minute or until sauce begins to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

When sauce is cooled, stir in the mayonnaise, blending well. Place the celery, apple, and turkey in a large bowl. Add the sauce and toss until salad ingredients are evenly coated.

To serve: Place salad greens on 4 salad plates. Top greens with the turkey salad and sprinkle with the toasted walnuts.

Enjoy!

Make Salads for the Crowd Including Diabetics: Spinach Mushroom, Turkey Apple, or Almond Orange

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Cadbury Milk Chocolate Bar Filled With Roasted Almond - 4 Oz/ Bar, 24 ea

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Cadbury Milk chocolate bar filled with Roasted Almond. Each bar holds 4 ounce. It is known for its finest quality, delicious taste. Low Cholesterol. Each bar has 24 pieces. The product is Kosher certified.

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Friday, November 18, 2011

Almonds Vs Carbohydrates For Weight Loss

!9# Almonds Vs Carbohydrates For Weight Loss

Did you know that almonds can help you lose weight? Did you know that even though they are high in fat, almonds are better than complex carbohydrates like oatmeal?

Recently someone asked over at Men's Health, "what are the worst forms of starchy carbohydrates?"

Well, starches are just plant stores of carbohydrates...ie) potatoes, yams, vegetables, etc.

Obviously, potatoes are more calorie dense than broccoli, so if you want to lose fat, it is better to fill up on the leafy greens than the mashed potatoes.

I've found that with myself and with clients, that when we eliminate bread, pasta, and rice, and limit carbohydrate intake to vegetables, fruits, and nuts, that we lose belly fat faster.

Combined with interval training, getting rid of bread, pasta, rice, and potatoes just helps us lose fat faster. Instead of eating those types of carbohydrates, we focus on fruits and vegetables, and nuts such as almonds and pecans.

It's that simple.

In fact, science even backs me up.

In a study published in 2003, researchers found that subjects lost more weight when consuming almonds compared to complex carbohydrates.

Reference: Wien MA, Sabaté JM, Iklé DN, Cole SE, Kandeel FR. Almonds vs complex carbohydrates in a weight reduction program. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2003 Nov;27(11):1365-72

Since then, I've been recommending raw almonds to all of my clients and millions of people that read my articles on the Internet and in Men's Health magazine.

But some folks still have a hard time eating almonds. Too boring, they say.

So here are 4 ways to add extra enjoyment to your almonds. Of course, make sure your almond intake fits into your daily calorie needs.

a) Snack on dry roasted, unsalted almonds. Roasted are always tastier, but be careful and only use the dry-roasted variety, not almonds roasted in oil. You can even roast your own at home, by simply putting almonds on a baking sheet in your oven at 350 for about 10 minutes.

(By the way, there are 22 almonds in a one ounce serving.)

b) Add raw cocoa nibs. There's nothing like the combination of chocolate and nuts. Now, I'll admit, this combo doesn't beat a peanut butter cup, but it's still a great way to get more antioxidants (from the cocoa) and adds an interesting taste to your almonds.

c) Add Goji berries. This is an acquired taste, but these dried berries from Asia are full of amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. A tasty zing to add to your almonds.

d) Mix blueberries with your almonds. Perfect for this time of year. (And if you've got a few calories to spare, pour a little organic whipping cream over top of the mixture. Now that's a great post-workout snack!)

Personally, I'll be packing a bag of dry roasted almonds on Thursday as I take off for a couple of days to Bethesda, Maryland for a meeting. Perfect for the airport, the airplane, and even at breakfast in the hotel. Almonds beat carbohydrates for fat burning, and make for good snacking!