Apple season is here everybody! Let's just talk about the benefits of this wonderful fruit. Where should I begin?
-It's highly portable.
-If you like to slice it ahead and throw it in a baggy ,as I do, just squeeze some lemon juice on it so it won't turn brown.
-Pick your own apples is a FANTASTIC activity for adults and kids alike. Earn some activity points by going to the biggest orchard you can find. Walk all the way to the back and browse down each aisle.
-Wh0 doesn't love peanut butter? Well, besides those of you who are allergic to it. It's a perfect friend of the apple slice. Skip the bread and pair it with some PB.
-They also pair well when sliced with cheese. It makes higher point cheeses go a lot farther.
-Alright, here it is. As a child my mother would give me prune juice when I was "backed up". That bottle loomed over me on top of the refrigerator for years and years. These days, Apples take the place of Prune Juice. Others have shared with me that they have that similar effect with this lovely fruit. So, If your at your wits end, give it a try. You've got nothing to lose.
-Oh yeah, they taste really good.
-You can cut it into cubes, pour some cinnamon and artificial sweetener on top to taste and nuke it for a minute or so. It a warm apple dessert!
Enjoy this really great seasonal fruit everybody because the time is now.
Also, for those of you who have requested it, here's that fantastic pancake recipe:
2 Palm sized Pancakes = 1 Point
Core
-1 cup ground oatmeal
-you can use a food processor or a coffee grinder to do this.
-1 tsp. baking powder
-3 tbsp. egg whites or 1 large egg white
-1/4 tsp. salt
-2/3 cup skim milk
mix all ingredients and cook as you would any pancake recipe.
Happy eating!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
The "Healthy Quiche" can happen!
Here it is everybody! You all know about my "healthy quiche" story. Well guess what? After much experimentation, the "Healthy Quiche" is alive...enjoy!
Pepperoni Spinach Quiche
Points Value: 5
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
8 reduced fat crescent roll (one can)
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup part skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped frozen spinach-squeezed of liquid
14 slices pepperoni, sliced into strips
1/4 cup fat-free half and half
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp dried or fresh minced parsley
1 tbsp dried or fresh minced basil
seperate crescent dough into eight triangles and place in a 9" round ungreased baking pan. Arrange with the points toward the center. Press dough up and onto sides and seal seams to form a crust. Set aside.
In a small skillet, saute red peppers and garlic in oil until tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, combine all other ingredients. Combine and then add the bell pepper when cooled. Pour into crust.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until a knife comes out clean when inserted into the center. Let stand five minutes before cutting.
Pepperoni Spinach Quiche
Points Value: 5
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
8 reduced fat crescent roll (one can)
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup part skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped frozen spinach-squeezed of liquid
14 slices pepperoni, sliced into strips
1/4 cup fat-free half and half
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1 tbsp dried or fresh minced parsley
1 tbsp dried or fresh minced basil
seperate crescent dough into eight triangles and place in a 9" round ungreased baking pan. Arrange with the points toward the center. Press dough up and onto sides and seal seams to form a crust. Set aside.
In a small skillet, saute red peppers and garlic in oil until tender. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a medium bowl, combine all other ingredients. Combine and then add the bell pepper when cooled. Pour into crust.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until a knife comes out clean when inserted into the center. Let stand five minutes before cutting.
Friday, September 5, 2008
Pencil in Your own Needs
Hi All!
Welcome to my new blog for success.
I'll update it periodically with little bits of news, recipes and keys to success.
Right now is a time for schedule changes, pattern changes and a return to "real life". Some of you may be sending your children back to school, which can be a blessing! Some of you may be going back to school yourselves. Vacations have ended and the last hurrah of the summer has mostly come and gone.
This can be a very difficult transition. When summer ends, we begin evaluating our progress in our weight loss efforts. Some of us will have gained weight, some of us have maintained and some of us have lost. Whatever the result, it's important that we don't make negative judgements. Instead of looking backward, look forward...toward the wonderful achievements to come. After all, if you see it, you'll achieve it.
September marks a new beginning and new opportunities for success. So as you begin filling in your calenders and booking plans for the fall, book your weight watchers meeting. When you go to the grocery store and plan your kids' lunches, plan your own. It only takes a few minutes and the payoff lasts much longer.
"If you're not having success at 10:00, you can be back on track at 10:01"
I'll see you all at next weeks meeting!
Welcome to my new blog for success.
I'll update it periodically with little bits of news, recipes and keys to success.
Right now is a time for schedule changes, pattern changes and a return to "real life". Some of you may be sending your children back to school, which can be a blessing! Some of you may be going back to school yourselves. Vacations have ended and the last hurrah of the summer has mostly come and gone.
This can be a very difficult transition. When summer ends, we begin evaluating our progress in our weight loss efforts. Some of us will have gained weight, some of us have maintained and some of us have lost. Whatever the result, it's important that we don't make negative judgements. Instead of looking backward, look forward...toward the wonderful achievements to come. After all, if you see it, you'll achieve it.
September marks a new beginning and new opportunities for success. So as you begin filling in your calenders and booking plans for the fall, book your weight watchers meeting. When you go to the grocery store and plan your kids' lunches, plan your own. It only takes a few minutes and the payoff lasts much longer.
"If you're not having success at 10:00, you can be back on track at 10:01"
I'll see you all at next weeks meeting!
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