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Skinny Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Mar 10 2010

This recipe serves: 4
6 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
splash of olive oil
3 large potatoes (Idaho or russet)
about 2/3 cup Basic Chicken Stock (see recipe), or low-sodium canned
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Place the garlic cloves in an ovenproof dish and drizzle with olive oil. Place the dish, uncovered, [...]

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Does It Matter What Kind Of Oil You Use To Cook With?

Mar 10 2010

Does it really matter what kind of oil you choose to cook your food with? Of course, just like everything else that we put in our bodies it is important to know what you are cooking your food in. There are so many options refined, unrefined, healthy, unhealthy, natural, and over processed. You think [...]

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Chicken Dijon

Mar 10 2010

This recipe serves: 4
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, (about 4 ounces each), cut into 1-inch strips
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and [...]

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Healthy Snacks After Your Workout

Mar 10 2010

We get asked all the time, What are some healthy snacks I can have after my workout? After all the last thing you want to do is ruin all that hard work you just did, but it is a great time to have a snack. Here is a great list from CookingLight.com
1)Fruit & [...]

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Stir-Fried Chicken with Gingered Vegetables

Mar 10 2010

This recipe serves: 4
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 6 ounces each, sliced into strips
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil or peanut oil
2 cups broccoli florets
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 1/2 cloves garlic, peeled
4 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 1/3 cups sliced carrots
1 1/3 cups snow peas
2/3 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
1/8 [...]

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