Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Recipe--Kickin Broccoli and Garlic

Kickin Broccoli and Garlic
Serves 4 people

* 1 bunch broccoli
* 6 cloves garlic
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon cayenne or chili pepper
* 2 tablespoons water

Directions:
Wash and cut broccoli.
Cook in boiling water for about 10 minutes until barely tender or still brightly colored. Finely chop the garlic, Place olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add salt, then garlic to hot oil. Sauté until garlic starts to soften.

Add the water, then pepper, Lower heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Place cooked broccoli in a bowl and pour the garlic mixture over it. Mix gently.

From JetBlue Heath Challenge website 2009

Friday, April 10, 2009

25 Ways to Think Thin

Here is a link to an article on 25 ways to think thin...I hope you enjoy it!

http://health.discovery.com/centers/diabetes/ada/images/think-thin.pdf

With Spring here, get out more and if you have gotten off the diet, its a great time to restart. Please send me any ideas or areas you need help.

Keep up the good work!!!!

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Baked Sweet Potato Wedges (yummy)

Ingredients:
Cooking spray.
4 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed, eyes removed, cut lengthwise into 3/4-inch wedges
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400°F.Lightly spray nonstick baking dish or cast-iron skillet with cooking spray. Spray potato wedges with cooking spray and toss together with all spices in a bowl.Place potatoes in a single layer in the baking dish or skillet. Bake for 20 minutes. Turn over and bake an additional 20 minutes.

Serves 8. Approximate per serving: 125 calories; 0 grams of fat.