Goat meat is absolutely delicious and definitely worth learning how to easily add into your weekly meal plan! Did you know that goat meat is healthier than lamb and is actually as healthy as, if not more than, chicken meat? It has more minerals than chicken and has lower total and saturated fat and cholesterol than chicken as well as more protein! Goats do not accumulate fat in their muscles … [Read more...]
Leaner & Greener Bison for the 4th of July Bbq
Did you know that buffalo are raised on ranches or farms, where they graze for their food? That is...grass-fed! While cattle are often given growth promoters like hormones and antibiotics, regulations and industry standards for bison don't allow this type of tampering. Today, we can find buffalo at natural food stores, local farmers' markets, and even some supermarkets. And for the … [Read more...]
Tomato Basil Lasagna with Prosciutto-less than 300 calories
Serves: 9 Ingredients 5 garlic cloves 1 (16-ounce) carton 1% low-fat cottage cheese 1/2 cup (4 ounces) block-style fat-free cream cheese 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Romano cheese, divided 2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 large egg 1 (26-ounce) bottle fat-free tomato-basil pasta sauce (such as Muir … [Read more...]
Is your blood pressure under control?
About 74 million Americans have hypertension and 50 million more are estimated to have prehypertension (mild elevation in blood pressure). High blood pressure is easy to detect and it's almost always treatable, but too few people actually know they even have high blood pressure. That's why it's referred to as the "silent killer" because it typically produces no symptoms of its own. Did you know … [Read more...]
Italian-Style Meat Loaf
YIELD: 6 servings (serving size: 2 slices) COURSE: Main Dishes Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds 92% lean ground beef 1 cup fat-free tomato-basil pasta sauce, divided 1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 1/2 cup (2 ounces) preshredded fresh Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 … [Read more...]
Pear and Feta Pan Cooked Pizzas
Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 whole wheat tortillas 5 tablespoons olive oil or for a unique, healthy flavor try using coconut oil 8 ounces crumbled goat or feta cheese (Most feta cheese is now made with cow's milk. Many people think goat or feta cheese made with goat milk is much more flavorful. It's healthy and great to try, if you haven't already.) 1 … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Metabolism at Full Capacity
In case you missed it in the newsletter, we are reprinting the following article here due to popular request... To sign up for Personal Training In Marin's bi-monthly newsletter, click here. Enjoy! The Diet "Trick" Professional Fitness Models (And Bodybuilders) Use To Get That Dream Body Have you ever wondered what those models on the covers of fitness magazines do to get in such … [Read more...]
Delicious Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
This recipe is light and cooks up quickly! Estimated nutrition profile is about 500 calories for 1 fish taco, but you only need one... they are VERY filling! You will also get about 12g fiber and about 20g protein per serving. Mango Salsa 1 mango, chopped 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and diced 1/4 onion (red preferable, any onion OK) juice of 1 lime, zest of 1/2 … [Read more...]
HCG Diet Popular in Marin?
Every one Marin County included is always looking for that quick fix...especially when it comes to weight loss, but is taking in 500 calories a day a good practice? Last time I checked... anorexics took that approach. The New York Times published an article on March 7th of this year http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/nyregion/08hcg.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1 telling the story of hcg. The popular … [Read more...]
Chicken Piccata with Orzo
YIELDS: 4 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup orzo or quinoa, 1 cutlet, and 2 tablespoons sauce) TOTAL TIME: Approximately 20 minutes Ingredients 1 cup uncooked orzo or quinoa 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 4 (4-ounce) chicken cutlets (put cutlets in a zip lock-style plastic bag, being sure to remove most of the extra air in the bag when you seal it … [Read more...]
