Harvard researchers found that women who ate three or more daily servings of blueberries and strawberries, both of which are often found in frozen berry medleys at grocery stores, were 32 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack. Most traditional fool recipes are made with heavy cream, but Greek yogurt is a far healthier alternative.
By Harley Pasternak, The Body Reset Diet Ingredients 5 raw almonds, whole or chopped1 red apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped1 small banana, frozen and cut into chunks¾ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt½ cup fat-free milk½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste Directions In a blender, or food processor, blend the almonds until finely ground.
Ingredients 1 cup (250 mL) plain low-fat yogurt (regular or Greek)1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped mango1 tsp (5 mL) ground psyllium husk1 packet artificial sweetener (optional)1/2 cup (125 mL) ice Directions In a blender, combine yogurt, mango, psyllium, sweetener (if using) and ice. Blend on high for one minute or until the desired consistency is reached.
Ingredients 1 cup (250 mL) low-fat plain yogurt2 oranges, peeled and cut into chunks, seeds removed; or 1/2 cup (125 mL) orange juice1 banana1 cup (250 mL) skim milkHandful of ice Directions Blend all ingredients together. Nutritional information Serves two.
Gourmet Nutrition: The Cookbook For the Fit Food Lover Ingredients 3 1/2 Tbsp (52 mL) rolled oats1 cup (250 mL) low-fat milk1 cup (250 mL) low-fat cottage cheese1 scoop chocolate-flavoured whey protein powder (25 g protein)2 Tbsp (30 mL) natural peanut butter1 cup (250 mL) ice Directions Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Ingredients 1/2 cup (125 mL) low-fat milk3 cups (750 mL) peeled and sliced kiwi1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey2-3 Tbsp (30-45 mL) chopped mintHandful of ice Directions Blend all ingredients together. Nutritional information Serves two.
By Matthew Kadey Ingredients Ingredients: 2 medium-sized beets, peeled and chopped180 g (6 oz.)
Ingredients 8-10 basil leaves1 lime2 Tbsp sugar1-1/2 ounces white rum1/2 cup club sodaIce Directions Combine basil leaves and 1/4 lime wedge in a sturdy glass. Use a muddler to crush the basil and lime to release the basil oils and lime juice.
It's relatively easy to sneak some calorie-reducing ingredients-like applesauce, Greek yogurt and egg whites-into a gooey chocolate cake. I dare anyone to pick this cake out of a healthy-dessert lineup! Note that the icing must be prepared in advance so the layers don't slide off each other.
This recipe was inspired by my all-time favorite* *place to eat out? Mongolian BBQ! In fact, I like it so much that I decided to recreate my favorite Mongolian BBQ dish at home! You can make these lettuce wraps your own by adding any veggies or spices that you like.