Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Ingredients
1/2 cup soy nut butter or creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 cloves garlic, quartered
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 14- to 16-ounce package firm tofu
1 tablespoon cooking oil
8 ounces Pasta Lite
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
Directions
1. In a food processor or blender combine soy nut butter, water, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Cover and process or blend until smooth; set aside.
2. Drain tofu; pat dry with paper towels. Cut tofu into 1/2-inch slices. In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu; cook for 5 minutes or until browned. Turn slices. Cook 5 minutes more. Remove slices to a cutting board. Cut each slice into 1-1/2- to 2-inch triangles or squares. Add soy nut butter mixture to skillet. Heat through.
3. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain and add to skillet.
4. Add tofu, cilantro, and crushed red pepper to noodles in skillet. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with peanuts; serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
Tuesday
Champion Nutrition Low Carb Program
Controlling the carbohydrates you consume regulates your body's insulin levels. That will help cut your appetite, reduce fat storage and maintain optimal blood sugar levels. These Champion Nutrition™ products provide numerous vitamins and minerals to boost your energy.Program includes:
Slenderful Advanced - two bottles with a total of 180 capsules
Low-Carb UltraMet® complete Nutrition - 40 servings of chocolate mix
Low-Carb UltraMet® nutritional shakes - 20 servings of vanilla mix
SnacBars - 24 chocolate flavored bars
SnacBars - 24 peanut butter flavored bars
Shaker bottle with screw-top lid for mixing nutritional shakes
Instructions
Active Ingredients:
Guggulipid (standardized to 10% E & Z guggulsterones), gotu kola (standardized to 50% alkaloids), DL-phenylalanine, taurine, L-tyrosine, octopamine 10%, polyphenolic extract of green coffee bean, willow bark (standardized to 20% salicin), ipriflavone, grape fruit extract 10:1, L-methionine, yerba matte, rhodiola rosea (standardized to 3.5% salidroside 3.5% rosavin), myo inositol, DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate), choline bitartrate, L-carnitine-L-tartrate, 5-hydroxytryptophan, alpha lipoic acid (antioxidant), uva ursi (standardized to 20% arbutin), vanadyl nicotinate, capsicum powder, ginger (standardized to 5% gingerol), DIM (diindolylmethane, antioxidant from vegetables) and sea kelp (standardized to 40% Iodine).
Other Ingredients:
Dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, potassium acetate, citrus oil, natural color.
Sunday
Facts About Low Carb Dieting
by Tanya Zilberter, PhD
"Repeat after me three times, ketones are not evil, ketones are not evil, ketones are not evil. OK, now that we have gotten that out of the way..." –Jeffrey Paul Krabb
Did you now?
... that in people on a low carb diet, there is a decrease in absorption of carbohydrates coming from foods so in fact even less carbohydrate is digested then could be expected judging by carb grams in the food? -- J Physiol 1991;437:563-75
... that low carbohydrate, low calorie, high-protein diet was effective in treating hear loss and vertigo in 83% of patients within five months of initiation of treatment? -- Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol 1997;76(2):128-33
... that carbohydrate diet resulted in greater improvement of fasting blood insulin, the glucose/insulin ratio and blood triglycerides that same in calories but high carbohydrate diet? -- Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 1996;20(12):1067-72
... that Omega-3 fatty acids and low carbohydrate diet were showed to be efficient for maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease? -- Am J Physiol 1996 Jul;271(1 Pt 2):R144-8
... that the Ice Ages which dominated the last two million years of human evolution brought a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet and our nutritional make up reflects the metabolic adaptations were therefore necessary to accommodate the low glucose intake? -- Diabetologia 1994;37(12):1280-6
... that a low-carbohydrate high-protein diet increased the levels of Tryptophan and 5-HT in the brain? These substances are famous for their beneficial effects on mood? -- Nippon Eiseigaku Zasshi 1992;47(2):627-33
... that during low carbohydrate diets, elevated sympathetic nervous activity resulted in an increased free fatty acids (FFA) mobilization from the adipose tissue - plainly fat burning? -- J Sports Med Phys Fitness 1991;31(3):407-12
... that in people on a low carb diet, there is a decrease in absorption of carbohydrates coming from foods so in fact even less carbohydrate is digested then could be expected judging by carb grams in the food? -- J Physiol 1991;437:563-75
... that low carbohydrate, low calorie, high-protein diet was effective in treating hear loss and vertigo in 83% of patients within five months of initiation of treatment? -- Eur J Appl Physiol Occup Physiol 1997;76(2):128-33
... that carbohydrate diet resulted in greater improvement of fasting blood insulin, the glucose/insulin ratio and blood triglycerides that same in calories but high carbohydrate diet? -- Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 1996;20(12):1067-72
... that Omega-3 fatty acids and low carbohydrate diet were showed to be efficient for maintenance of remission in Crohn's disease? -- Am J Physiol 1996 Jul;271(1 Pt 2):R144-8
... that the Ice Ages which dominated the last two million years of human evolution brought a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet and our nutritional make up reflects the metabolic adaptations were therefore necessary to accommodate the low glucose intake? -- Diabetologia 1994;37(12):1280-6
... that a low-carbohydrate high-protein diet increased the levels of tryptophan and 5-HT in the brain (these substances are famous for their beneficial effects on mood?) -- Nippon Eiseigaku Zasshi 1992;47(2):627-33
... that during low carbohydrate diets, elevated sympathetic nervous activity resulted in an increased free fatty acids (FFA) mobilization from the adipose tissue - plainly fat burning? -- J Sports Med Phys Fitness 1991;31(3):407-12
Tuesday
Survive The Holiday Season
By By Joanne Eglash
Healthy Lifestyles Columnist
For eDiets
Glycemic Impact Diet
Low-carb dieters often dread the winter holidays. They envision temptations such as fudge, croissants and obscenely enormous cinnamon buns lurking in places ranging from the office break room to the local mall.
"Can't I give in and just enjoy one little piece of fudge?" an eDiets member recently emailed me wishfully. "And maybe one of my best friend's cheese croissants at her holiday open house? After all, cheese is low-carb, right?"
If you think a low-carb program is the way to go, check us out! eDiets provides customized meal plans, menus and recipes, in addition to peer and professional support. Click here to get started.
Ah, the deceptive power of what I call "magical" thinking. For example: "I can have fudge on my low-carb diet because it's made with butter and cream."
Uh, well, yes, but it's also made with sugar. Lots and lots of sugar equal lots and lots of carbohydrates equals all those pounds that you worked so hard to lose are unmagically regained.
Don't become your own worst enemy at the holidays. The solution? Arm yourself with low-carb temptations-resistant armor:
• For breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner, focus on the power of protein. Eat before you dash out the door, whether it's to the office or a party or shopping. For example, if you're on a low-carb food plan but love the crunch of high-carb treats such as corn chips and potato chips, try a high-fiber cracker topped with melted string cheese. You'll be fortified with protein power AND fiber –- the perfect combo for low-carb dieters.
• Don't hesitate to bring your own food. Tuck individually packaged string cheese or a small plastic bag of almonds in your purse for shopping or the office. Call your hostess or host before a holiday party and say that you're on a special food plan and would love to help them and yourself by preparing a special dish. For example, for a buffet table, a large platter of sliced turkey and chicken, interspersed with a variety of cheeses, and surrounded by black and green olives, with perhaps a small plate of high-fiber party breads or crackers. That should please other guests, your hostess or host, and you.
• Drink water. Frequently, what you think is hunger is in reality thirst. Your body will feel better when it's hydrated, your skin will benefit as well (not enough water can lead to dry skin, which is often a problem in winter).
• Exercise. Make it a priority. You'll feel better emotionally as well as physically. It doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing effort. I know many wanna-be exercisers who feel that "if I don't run 5 miles, I might as well forget about exercising." Go for three 10-minute walks each day -- walk the dog, walk to the post office, go for a family hike after dinner -- and you'll succeed with your exercise goals. Just be consistent.
• Now brush your teeth, rinse with mouthwash and congratulate yourself: You survived another day of holiday madness with your diet and health going strong!
P.S. Have friends who keep talking about going on a diet or wanting to lose weight? Then you know the perfect holiday gift for them: a membership to eDiets!
Need a diet that'll let you eat filling, tasty foods while you lose weight? We offer 23 personalized plans, including the red-hot carb-smart GI Diet. Visit eDiets to fill out a free diet profile.
Healthy Lifestyles Columnist
For eDiets
Glycemic Impact DietLow-carb dieters often dread the winter holidays. They envision temptations such as fudge, croissants and obscenely enormous cinnamon buns lurking in places ranging from the office break room to the local mall.
"Can't I give in and just enjoy one little piece of fudge?" an eDiets
member recently emailed me wishfully. "And maybe one of my best friend's cheese croissants at her holiday open house? After all, cheese is low-carb, right?"If you think a low-carb program is the way to go, check us out! eDiets
provides customized meal plans, menus and recipes, in addition to peer and professional support. Click here to get started.Ah, the deceptive power of what I call "magical" thinking. For example: "I can have fudge on my low-carb diet because it's made with butter and cream."
Uh, well, yes, but it's also made with sugar. Lots and lots of sugar equal lots and lots of carbohydrates equals all those pounds that you worked so hard to lose are unmagically regained.
Don't become your own worst enemy at the holidays. The solution? Arm yourself with low-carb temptations-resistant armor:
• For breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner, focus on the power of protein. Eat before you dash out the door, whether it's to the office or a party or shopping. For example, if you're on a low-carb food plan but love the crunch of high-carb treats such as corn chips and potato chips, try a high-fiber cracker topped with melted string cheese. You'll be fortified with protein power AND fiber –- the perfect combo for low-carb dieters.
• Don't hesitate to bring your own food. Tuck individually packaged string cheese or a small plastic bag of almonds in your purse for shopping or the office. Call your hostess or host before a holiday party and say that you're on a special food plan and would love to help them and yourself by preparing a special dish. For example, for a buffet table, a large platter of sliced turkey and chicken, interspersed with a variety of cheeses, and surrounded by black and green olives, with perhaps a small plate of high-fiber party breads or crackers. That should please other guests, your hostess or host, and you.
• Drink water. Frequently, what you think is hunger is in reality thirst. Your body will feel better when it's hydrated, your skin will benefit as well (not enough water can lead to dry skin, which is often a problem in winter).
• Exercise. Make it a priority. You'll feel better emotionally as well as physically. It doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing effort. I know many wanna-be exercisers who feel that "if I don't run 5 miles, I might as well forget about exercising." Go for three 10-minute walks each day -- walk the dog, walk to the post office, go for a family hike after dinner -- and you'll succeed with your exercise goals. Just be consistent.
• Now brush your teeth, rinse with mouthwash and congratulate yourself: You survived another day of holiday madness with your diet and health going strong!
P.S. Have friends who keep talking about going on a diet or wanting to lose weight? Then you know the perfect holiday gift for them: a membership to eDiets
!Need a diet that'll let you eat filling, tasty foods while you lose weight? We offer 23 personalized plans, including the red-hot carb-smart GI Diet. Visit eDiets
to fill out a free diet profile.Joanne Eglash has worked as a journalist for more than 15 years, specializing in health, fitness, diet/nutrition, lifestyles, careers and relationships. Among the publications and websites for which she has written are Shape magazine, Fit Pregnancy magazine, Working Mother magazine, KidsHealth.org, ePregnancy magazine, Every Baby magazine, Entrepreneur.com, the San Jose Mercury News, the Christian Science Monitor, Netsurfer Digest and more. She is the author of How to Write A .com Business Plan: The Internet Entrepreneur's Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Business Plans and Financing Options (McGraw-Hill).
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