Ok...this Banana Bread Rocks. I know it is a home run when my kids & husband all enjoy it!!
Preheat oven to 350, bake for 50 minutes
1 1/4 cups of whole wheat flour
1/4 of all purpose flour
3/4 splenda
3 mashed bananas
1/2 of egg beaters
1 small container of activa light vanilla yogurt or 1/2 cup any lowfat yogurt.
2 tsp. of baking powder
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1/2 tsp of salt (optional)
1 tsp of vanilla extract
Directions: Combine all ingredients and place in a loaf pan that has been coated with non stick canola oil spray. Bake for 50 minutes. Enjoy!!
Monday, March 2, 2009
Rockstar Chopped Cabbage Salad
Easy to make and so yummy. I like to grill chicken or shrimp and put it on top!
6 cups of sherreded green cabbage
1/2 cup of chopped green onion
1/2 cup of sliced almonds
1 cup of fiber one original cereal
1 can of sliced water chestnuts
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
3 teaspoons of seasame seeds
4 Tablespoons of lowfat asian seasame dressing (I use Newman's lowfat)
1 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
Directions:
Toss & enjoy! This stays well in the fridge even though it is dressed. If you need more dressing I would add it just before serving!
6 cups of sherreded green cabbage
1/2 cup of chopped green onion
1/2 cup of sliced almonds
1 cup of fiber one original cereal
1 can of sliced water chestnuts
1 teaspoon of ground ginger
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
3 teaspoons of seasame seeds
4 Tablespoons of lowfat asian seasame dressing (I use Newman's lowfat)
1 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
Directions:
Toss & enjoy! This stays well in the fridge even though it is dressed. If you need more dressing I would add it just before serving!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Little Rockstar Fitness Classes :)
I am excited to say that we started our first week of Little Rockstar Fitness Classes at MSTC in Marblehead (located at 14 Bessom Street, formerly Energy Works) this past Monday 3-4pm!
I have to say that I never knew how good it could feel to teach and witness kids having fun & working out with their friends! I have always been passionate about teaching fitness to adults but I just may have found an additional love. I am not sure who had more fun them or me!!
Thanks to all the Rockstar parents for entrusting me with your Little Rockstars!
Melissa
I have to say that I never knew how good it could feel to teach and witness kids having fun & working out with their friends! I have always been passionate about teaching fitness to adults but I just may have found an additional love. I am not sure who had more fun them or me!!
Thanks to all the Rockstar parents for entrusting me with your Little Rockstars!
Melissa
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Almost Fat Free No Bake Cheesecake!!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Ingredients for Crust:
2 cups of Fiber One original Cereal
1/4 yogurt butter or light butter
1 ounce of water
1 teaspoon of water
4 splenda packets
Ingredients forFilling:
2 8ounce tubs of fat free cream cheese
1 small container of cool whip
1/2 cup granulated splenda
2 teaspoons of Vanilla
To make crust:
Take 2 cups of the Fiber one original cereal. Grind it in a food processor or blender
Mix cereal with a teaspoon of cinnamon and four splenda packets.
Take a1/4 cup of yogurt butter and melt in the microwave. Once melted add one ounce of water to the butter and mix it with the cereal mixture.
Take a 8X8 pan, spray with non stick spray and press the cereal mixture into the pan creating a crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Once bake take out and let cool.
To make filling:
Take two 8 ounces tubs of fat free cream cheese & one small container of cool whip. Beat together with a mixer or hand beater. Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla & 1/2 cup of splenda.
To make cheesecake:
Once the crust has cooled completely add the cream cheese filling. Place in the freezer until set!!!
ENJOY!!!!!!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Low fat Cheeseburger Pie
Another Great Comfort Food Recipe!
Ingredients
1lb extra lean ground turkey
1 cup Nonfat Cottage Cheese
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Chopped Onion
1 Clove Garlic (chopped)
3/4 Cup Kraft 2% Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup of Heart Smart Bisquick (mix only)
4 Slices of Tomato
Directions
Preheat oven to 350
Brown Turkey Onion & Garlic in a pan.
While turkey is browning mix Bisquick and water to form a dough. (add water gradually as needed for dough)Roll dough flat enough to cover a pie pan with rolling pin. (may have extra dough).Place dough in pie pan.
Mix Worcestershire Sauce in with turkey mixtureIn a separate bowl, mix cottage cheese with egg.Pour turkey mixture into pie pan.Pour Cottage Cheese mixture over turkey Top with Shredded Cheddar Cheese .
Then place Tomato Slices on top and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1lb extra lean ground turkey
1 cup Nonfat Cottage Cheese
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Chopped Onion
1 Clove Garlic (chopped)
3/4 Cup Kraft 2% Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup of Heart Smart Bisquick (mix only)
4 Slices of Tomato
Directions
Preheat oven to 350
Brown Turkey Onion & Garlic in a pan.
While turkey is browning mix Bisquick and water to form a dough. (add water gradually as needed for dough)Roll dough flat enough to cover a pie pan with rolling pin. (may have extra dough).Place dough in pie pan.
Mix Worcestershire Sauce in with turkey mixtureIn a separate bowl, mix cottage cheese with egg.Pour turkey mixture into pie pan.Pour Cottage Cheese mixture over turkey Top with Shredded Cheddar Cheese .
Then place Tomato Slices on top and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.
Number of Servings: 8
Tips for Healthier Eating
It's Monday again!! Here are some tips to get you back on track after the weekend!!
One of the biggest challenges to eating healthier is finding substitutions for existing foods in your diet. Here are some tips to make the transition easier:
Use mustard instead of mayo on your sandwiches. You’ll get lots of flavor with much fewer calories and fat.
Select whole wheat bread over white bread. Be sure to read the label to ensure you’re getting whole grains, not just colored white bread.
Eat the white meat of turkey or chicken, which is lower in fat than dark meat, red meat and pork. Animal fat is the number one dietary source of unhealthy saturated fat.
Start using lean ground beef, pork tenderloin or fish instead of high-fat cuts of meat.
Change your cooking methods. Bake, grill or broil your meals instead of frying. Use non-stick sprays—or better yet, non-stick pans—instead of oil.
Drink more water. Slowly reduce the amount of soda you drink and replace it with herbal tea or water. Aim for eight cups of pure water each day.
Don't drink your calories. Eat a whole orange instead of drinking a glass of juice, for example. Real food is usually more filling and more nutritious than juices, fruit drinks, and other high-calorie beverages.
Serve sauces and dressings on the side. Dip your fork into the sauce, then dip your fork into the food. You’ll still have the flavor but with fewer calories.
Gradually switch to skim milk. Milk commonly comes in four varieties: whole (4% fat), 2%, 1% and skim (0% fat). Gradually wean yourself from the higher-fat varieties to the lower fat milk every two weeks. For example: continue drinking your normal 2% milk for two weeks, then move to 1% for two weeks, and then your palate will be ready for the consistency of skim milk.
Switch from full-fat cheeses to reduced-fat or fat-free cheeses the same way you would with milk (see tip above).
Order vegetables on the side instead of fries. Flavor them with lemon juice or herbs instead of butter.
Snack on fruit and nuts instead of sugary treats. The fiber, protein and healthy fats in this combo will sustain you to your next meal and you won’t have the energy slump that comes after eating candy.
Reduce your portion size. Most people will eat whatever amount of food is in front of them, so start putting your meals on smaller plates. You will be just as satisfied because your mind "sees" that you’re eating a full plate of food.
One of the biggest challenges to eating healthier is finding substitutions for existing foods in your diet. Here are some tips to make the transition easier:
Use mustard instead of mayo on your sandwiches. You’ll get lots of flavor with much fewer calories and fat.
Select whole wheat bread over white bread. Be sure to read the label to ensure you’re getting whole grains, not just colored white bread.
Eat the white meat of turkey or chicken, which is lower in fat than dark meat, red meat and pork. Animal fat is the number one dietary source of unhealthy saturated fat.
Start using lean ground beef, pork tenderloin or fish instead of high-fat cuts of meat.
Change your cooking methods. Bake, grill or broil your meals instead of frying. Use non-stick sprays—or better yet, non-stick pans—instead of oil.
Drink more water. Slowly reduce the amount of soda you drink and replace it with herbal tea or water. Aim for eight cups of pure water each day.
Don't drink your calories. Eat a whole orange instead of drinking a glass of juice, for example. Real food is usually more filling and more nutritious than juices, fruit drinks, and other high-calorie beverages.
Serve sauces and dressings on the side. Dip your fork into the sauce, then dip your fork into the food. You’ll still have the flavor but with fewer calories.
Gradually switch to skim milk. Milk commonly comes in four varieties: whole (4% fat), 2%, 1% and skim (0% fat). Gradually wean yourself from the higher-fat varieties to the lower fat milk every two weeks. For example: continue drinking your normal 2% milk for two weeks, then move to 1% for two weeks, and then your palate will be ready for the consistency of skim milk.
Switch from full-fat cheeses to reduced-fat or fat-free cheeses the same way you would with milk (see tip above).
Order vegetables on the side instead of fries. Flavor them with lemon juice or herbs instead of butter.
Snack on fruit and nuts instead of sugary treats. The fiber, protein and healthy fats in this combo will sustain you to your next meal and you won’t have the energy slump that comes after eating candy.
Reduce your portion size. Most people will eat whatever amount of food is in front of them, so start putting your meals on smaller plates. You will be just as satisfied because your mind "sees" that you’re eating a full plate of food.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Build Your Own Class!!
Hi everyone!
In addition to my regular schedule posted...We have also started a new program at MSTC called "Build Your Own Class" Essentially you can come in with a group of friends whether it be a tennis group, running club or just a group of friends that would like to work out privately. We can design a training program based upon your goals as individuals as well as a group.
Personally, I love working out in small groups. This is one of the main reasons why I transitioned from a large gym to a smaller boutique gym. At MSTC our goal is to have our clients feel like family....exercise should be fun & social!
In addition to personalized attention, we also believe that it shouldn't cost a fortune to work out in a private facility. We will continue to provide excellent service at a reasonable cost!
If you would like more information you can contact me via the blog, email or cell 781-576-9317.
Have a Fantastic day!!
Melissa
In addition to my regular schedule posted...We have also started a new program at MSTC called "Build Your Own Class" Essentially you can come in with a group of friends whether it be a tennis group, running club or just a group of friends that would like to work out privately. We can design a training program based upon your goals as individuals as well as a group.
Personally, I love working out in small groups. This is one of the main reasons why I transitioned from a large gym to a smaller boutique gym. At MSTC our goal is to have our clients feel like family....exercise should be fun & social!
In addition to personalized attention, we also believe that it shouldn't cost a fortune to work out in a private facility. We will continue to provide excellent service at a reasonable cost!
If you would like more information you can contact me via the blog, email or cell 781-576-9317.
Have a Fantastic day!!
Melissa
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