douglasvilleweightloss.com

The supermarket is for many people where diets are kept or lost. Failing to buy foods that you can translate into healthy meals quickly or buying snacks and junk food to tempt you are both places where your shopping trip can make or break your fitness. Write a list before you go on things that translate into healthy quick meals and stick to your list.

A study at the Imperial College in London found that certain compounds in hot cocoa can soothe a persistent tickle in your throat and with some coughs was found to more effective than even codeine.

Eating just 7-19 grams of fiber was found to reduce high blood pressure and stroke risk according to a study published in the Journal of Hypertension. 25-30 grams is the amount recommended for overall health!

Eating after 8PM was found to be associated with weight gain regardless of total caloric intake. This was found in a study at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Try cutting calories throughout the day and watch eating within 3 hours of your bedtime.

She Crab Soup

– 2 tsps olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, sliced
- 4 cups low-fat (1%) milk
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 pound lump crabmeat
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 3 Tbsp dry sherry
- 1 hard cooked egg yolk, chopped or crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery, scallions. Stirring occasionally , until softened, about 5 minutes. Add milk and flour and whisk until smooth.
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes. Stir in the crab, lemon zest. Cook until the crab is heated through about 3 minutes. Stir in the sherry.
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with egg yolk and parsley. Makes 6 servings.
163 calories, 14g protein

Dave’s Easy Frittata

- 1 and 1/4 cups egg beaters egg substitute (or 5 eggs)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 cup prepared croutons
- 1/2 cup shredded Fontina or provolone cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped prosciutto or turkey ham
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion (green part only)

Grease 9 inch pie plate or 8 inch square pan
In bowl, whisk together eggs, milk and mustard. Stir in croutons, half of the cheese, the prosciutto and half of each of the red pepper and green onion.
Pour into prepared pie plate and sprinkle with remaining cheese, peppers and onions.
Base at 350 degrees until golden and set for 5 minutes before slicing. Makes 4 servings
223 calories, 16g protein