Overnight Oatmeal Recipe (via Betty Crocker)

from www.BettyCrocker.com

So.... I've decided to embark on this 21-day cleanse program from Herbalife (Lord help me). Although I tend to eat healthy 75% of the time, I decided to find other alternative/recipes that I can try so I won't get tired of eating the same types of foods.

Here is a recipe via Betty Crocker that I wanted to share with you all b/c it is YUMMY and perfect for those 2AM hungry growls. 

INGREDIENTS

1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free yogurt, any flavor

1/4 cup uncooked old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats

1/4 cup fruit (see ideas below)

DIRECTIONS

1. In container with tight-fitting cover, mix yogurt and uncook

ed oats. Stir in desired fruit.

2. Cover; refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 3 days before eating.

For tips on adding different types of fruit, go the the Betty Crocker link below...

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/color-your-own-overnight-oatmeal/84bbf6d6-2080-4ff4-8b17-b022dc64b3e8

4th of July Weekend: Healthy Eats

Just because it's a holiday weekend, doesn't mean you have to indulge in all of those high calorie foods and then regret the decision later (blame it on the holiday eh.) You can still eat amazingly good food while sticking to that diet or healthy meal plan that tests your will power everyday (this is ME!) 

I have composed some links to recipes that are sure to be good to you this holiday season. 

HAPPY 4TH!! 

FRUIT FLAG KABOB

http://www.partycity.com/content/patriotic+food+ideas.do

RED, WHITE & BLUE POTATO SALAD

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/red-white-blue-potato-salad-10000000663074/

JICAMA & WATERMELON SALAD 

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/jicama-and-watermelon-salad-recipe/index.html

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE  

  http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/strawberry_shortcake.html

ROASTED TOMATOES, PESTO & MOZZARELLA BURGERS 

http://www.jasonandshawnda.com/foodiebride/archives/16303/

CHIPOTLE LIME CHICKEN FAJITA SKEWERS

http://littleleopardbook.com/2012/08/26/whats-for-dinner-chipotle-lime-chicken-fajita-skewers/

Eating Healthy in an Unhealthy Economy

There’s no question that many of the least expensive foods – like starchy foods, sugars, and fats – are also the ones that provide less nutrition than the more expensive items like fruits, vegetables, and healthy sources of protein. But eating well and saving money can go hand-in-hand.

Here are some tips to get you started from nutrition experts at Herbalife:

• Go vegetarian once a week. Combining grains, like rice or corn, with beans, split peas, or lentils, is an inexpensive way to include good quality protein in the diet. Use seasoning to enhance the flavor in dishes like curried lentils with brown rice or spicy black bean soup with cornbread or corn tortillas. Round out the menu with a salad or some fruit in season, and you've got a nutrition-packed meal for pennies per person.
• Skip the drive-through. A protein-packed meal replacement shake like Herbalife® Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix, mixed in the blender with milk (or soy milk) and fresh or frozen fruit, can provide more healthy nutrition for a lot less money than fast food choices–while still delivering convenience and nutritional value.
• Freeze the season. Frozen fruits and vegetables are as nutritionally valuable as fresh—in fact, in some cases freezing may preserve more nutrients because the foods are processed so quickly after harvest. Shop the farmer’s markets, buy what’s in season, and freeze it. Frozen pre-made side dishes and vegetables with sauces on them cost more, too. It’s less expensive and better for you to purchase plain vegetables and season them yourself.
• Frozen meals are convenient, but they can be pricey. And, these meals often don’t feel complete unless you add a salad, vegetable or fruit to them, which drives up the total cost of the meal. Instead, cook in bulk some one-dish meals, such as soups, stews, or pasta dishes, and freeze individual portions for workday lunches. Don’t let a thinner wallet lead to a thicker waistline. With a little planning, you can watch your budget and still eat well.

Susan Bowerman is a consultant to Herbalife.

Looking to get on the path to a healthier you... Shop my store! 

www.goherbalife.com/Cwebster

Heart Healthy Living

Taken from handsonsuperhealth.com 

Good Nutrition is the new BLACK and more people seem to be jumping on this train lately. With the days getting hotter, humid and excruciating, everyone should make it a habit to practice good habits because your heart depends on it. If you are looking for some motivation to get on heart healthy path, check out some tips below.... 

• Crash Diets (a NO GO.) It seems as though everyday someone is creating some new diet fad that everyone seems to want to try, but crash dieting does not help when you are trying to improve your health. Diets that target one type of food group (i.e. those no carbs diet) do not help either. You should try to eat a colorful meal that includes lean meats (proteins,) veggies, fruits and whole grains possess long lasting benefits and results for your body.

• Say NO to overeating. LOL this has been my problem since I was a child. Although I have always had a small athletic build, eating is my weakness. We all know that overeating can cause excessive weight gain, my it has also been the cause of diabetes, high cholesterol and heart attacks. Eat in moderation and those recommended six meals/day. 

• Cut WAY down on the salt.  We all know that sodium/salt increases your blood pressure but boy don't we love it. The recommended amount of salt is no more than a teaspoon a day, and if you are a person who already has high blood pressure, I would suggest you cut it out completely. You should always check the sodium content on canned or boxed food and just be conscious of your intake. 

• Leaner meats. Red meat is usually high in saturated fat, showing that it can be bad for your heart, but that doesn't mean you have to cut it out entirely. Choose your meat wisely and opt for learner cuts and cut that fat out that many of us love. Try to eat more flank, tenderloin or sirloins or turkey and chicken breasts. Also be mindful of meats with steroids (most grocery stores are making it a point for brands to put whether their meat contains steroids on the packaging so look out for that.)

• More fish. Most of us know that fish is good for you, but that doesn't mean you need to go eating just fried fish for that added flavor content. Try grilling or roasting fish high in healthy omega-3 fatty acids as an alternative (like salmon and tuna.) 

• Whole grains. Whole grains have been shown to control blood sugar, helping to reduce the risk of diabetes by about 20-30%. Eat more whole wheat breads, oatmeal, brown and wild rice.

• Less deli meats.  Sure, I definitely thought that eating deli meat was healthier than eating in other types of meat and boy was I wrong! Delis have been shown to contain salts, nitrates and preservatives that  can be bad for the heart. Try whole chicken breasts next time you are thinking about that Subway sandwich. 

• Eat less when eating out. Just because the restaurants pack more food on that plate than you can handle doesn't mean that you should consume it all. How about saving yourself that guilt and money.... Eat half at the restaurant and save the other for lunch tomorrow (you can thank me later.) 

• Fiber. Fiber is AHA-mazing! It absorbs fat during digestion reduces artery swelling and also helps maintain weight control (makes you feel fuller faster.) Eat more fruits, veggies, nuts and beans or invest in an all natural fiber powder and add to your water or organic teas (I LOVE the Fiber complex from Herbalife in Apple.) 

What are you eating to stay heart healthy? 

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