Thanksgiving leftovers can seem to last for a week, and all those heavy side dishes can add up to some serious weight gain. This light recipe allows you to use up your healthy and delicious turkey in a way that will help you to lose weight.
Turkey & Goat Cheese Pita Pizza
Level: Easy
Cook Time: 5 Min(s)
Ingredients:
* 1 Whole Wheat Pita
* 1/2 cup Mushrooms, sliced
* 1/2 Tomato, thinly sliced
* 1 oz Goat Cheese
* 1 cup Watercress
* 2 oz Turkey, roasted and sliced
Directions: 1. Preheat oven on Broil. 2. Warm pitas in the preheated oven or in a microwave for 1 minute, or until soft. Top with mushrooms, tomatoes, turkey and goat cheese. 3. Spread the pita on a large baking sheet and place under the broiler for 4 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Top with watercress. Serve whole, or cut into slices.
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There are many foods that you can buy in the grocery store that can have a positive effect on your weight loss program. Similarly, there are even more foods that will slow down your progress and even force you to put on more weight. Knowing which ones to stock up on will be a huge asset to your success and that includes sweet potatoes.
Sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest vegetables you can have. They are rich in fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and carotenoids - a powerful anti-oxidant and immune system booster. They are low glycemic meaning that they are a good long lasting source of energy and will supply your body with a rich source of good quality carbohydrates that your body will use for fat burning. Contrary to popular belief, carbohydrates are an essential component of your weight loss program and putting sweet potatoes in your diet on a regular basis is a good solution.
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Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a serious and far too common ailment. Hypertension can lead to many serious diseases including heart disease, heart attacks and even strokes. However high blood pressure is reversible, and with the right medications, a good low fat diet and exercise you can return your blood pressure into a normal range.
Looking for an easier remedy to your hypertension? New studies have shown that there is a magic potion to lower your blood pressure - beet juice. After drinking a pint of the red stuff participants in the study experienced a nearly immediate drop in blood pressure, and these effects lasted 24 hours. Beets contain high levels of nitrate and when mixed with your saliva and then swallowed the nitrate converts to nitric oxide which is a natural vessel dilator leading to the lowered blood pressure. Can swallow beet juice - solid beets have the same effects, or try mixing it up with other juices like carrot.
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Thanksgiving leftovers can lead to serious weight gain, but if you use the right ingredients and cook them the right way your Thanksgiving leftovers can actually lead yo weight loss.
Turkey Stir Fry
Level: Medium
Cook Time: 15 Min(s)
Ingredients:
* 1/2 cup Snap Peas
* 3 oz Turkey, roasted and sliced
* 1 cup Broccoli, chopped
* 1/2 cup Cauliflower, chopped
* 1/2cup Mushrooms, sliced
* 1/4 cup onions, chopped
* 1/2 cup Red Pepper, sliced
* 1/2cup Green Pepper, sliced
* 1/2 cup Brown Rice
* Cooking Spray
Directions: In a non stick frying pan, heat cooking spray and add snap peas, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, red peppers, green peppers. Sauté vegetables until softened. Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package instructions. Once vegetables are soft, add turkey to pan and toss to heat. Serve over rice.
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It all starts at the grocery store. You are the biggest influence on what goes in your cupboards. Making healthy food choices starts there and will shape the balance of your diet for the week to come. The best way to avoid temptation is to not have any tempting things in your house but, you can also keep your diet on track as you breeze through the aisles.
Watch out for Fruit juice blends: Whenever you are buying juice, make sure to always look at the label and ensure that it is made up of 100% juice. Most often, the brands that have significantly reduced prices are highly diluted. These “juice blends” are made up of artificial sugars and flavors making them very low in essential vitamins and minerals and therefore bad energy sources. So stay away from claims such as…”Made with Real Fruit,” “A Good source of daily vitamins,” or even “33% real juice.”
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