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Soybeans and Rice

Soybeans and Rice

Soybeans and Rice!

Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:4 hr 15 min
makes:12 servings (about 1/2 cup each)
1 cup dried soybeans (8 oz), sorted, rinsed
2 cups water
1 teaspoon olive, canola or soybean oil
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 3/4 cups Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 dried bay leaves
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen® Organic diced tomatoes, undrained
1. In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat soybeans and enough water just to cover beans to boiling. Boil uncovered 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 hour. Drain.
2. Stir in 2 cups water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until soybeans are tender (do not boil or beans will fall apart). Drain.
3. Spray 12-inch skillet with cooking spray. Add oil; heat over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in broth, oregano, red pepper and bay leaves. Heat to boiling. Stir in rice; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Stir in soybeans and tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated and liquid is absorbed. Remove bay leaves.

1 Serving: Calories 150 (Calories from Fat 40); Total Fat 4 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 180mg; Total Carbohydrate 18g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 2g); Protein 9g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 6%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1

Turkey Clubhouse Salad

Turkey Clubhouse Salad

Turkey Clubhouse Salad

Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:15 min
makes:6 servings
Dressing
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Salad
1 bag (10 oz) chopped romaine lettuce (about 9 cups)
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast (about 1/2 lb)
2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
4 slices turkey bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients. Set aside.
2. In large bowl, mix lettuce and turkey. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Arrange salad on serving platter. Arrange tomatoes and bacon over top.

1 Serving: Calories 120 (Calories from Fat 35); Total Fat 3 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 450mg; Total Carbohydrate 6g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 4g); Protein 16g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 60%; Vitamin C 30%; Calcium 4%; Iron 8% Exchanges: 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1/2

Attention All You Snackers!!

Attention All You Snackers!!

Over the past couple of weeks, I have had the pleasure of speaking with some of you by phone.  One of the questions many of you had was “What are the best foods to snack on?”  For some of you snacking is the only way you consume food because of time constraints.  This is not a bad thing.  In fact it can prove to be very beneficial when it comes to weight loss.  Eating 3 balanced meals combined with 2-3 snacks throughout the day will help keep your metabolism working at a fast rate.  Here are some examples of healthy snacks:

  • Fruits and vegetables. Eating fruits and vegetables provides a feeling of fullness with little to no fat and only a small number of calories. Fruits and vegetables also provide vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients.
  • Whole grains. Whole-grain snacks are rich in fiber and complex carbohydrates, which give you energy with staying power. Look for items such as low-fat whole-grain crackers, whole-grain pretzels and whole-grain crispbreads.
  • Nuts and seeds. Nuts and seeds provide protein, so you will feel fuller longer. They can be high in fat, but it’s mostly monounsaturated, a healthy kind of fat. Nuts and seeds are high in calories, however, so don’t eat them in large quantities.
  • Low-fat dairy products. Cheese, yogurt and other dairy products are good sources of calcium and protein, plus many other vitamins and minerals. Choose the low-fat versions. Some yogurts have extra added sugar, so look for low-calorie or “light” varieties.

I will get even more specific and help out with a grocery list 🙂  Good luck everyone and please share any other great snack options you come up with.  For those of you who have a Trader Joe’s close by, take advantage of it!! They have a wide variety of healthy snack options 🙂

-carrot sticks

-celery sticks

-cucombers

-peppers

-Reduced fats wheat thins or triscuts

-pita chips

-Rice cakes or crackers

-Dry Cereal

-Oatmeal

-Hummus

-1/3 less fat cream cheese

-low fat string cheese

-low fat salad dressing

-lunch meat (turkey, ham, chicken…great source of protein)

-Greek yogurt

-Almonds, pastachios, peanuts, sunflower seeds, chia seeds

-Natural peanut butter

-Apples

-Pears

-Plums

-Grapes

-Hard boiled eggs

Classes for Next week!

Classes for Next week!

Classes for next week, August 22nd-August 26th
 
Monday, August 22nd
6:30pm CO-ED
Chippewa Tennis Club
2525 Golfside Road
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
This class will be interval training with both strength and cardio moves!  Email Meredith with any questions or interest info@meredithfit.com.
 
Tuesday, August 23rd

11:30am-12:15pm Walking with Meredith

McKinley Corporate
320 Main St. Suite 200
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

This is a great class to burn some calories at lunch!  We will be meeting at the corporate office second floor and be walking out of the door by 11:30am.  We will be walking around Ann Arbor and back to the office by 12:15.  Please email Meredith with any questions or interest info@meredithfit.com.

 

Thursday, August 25th

7:15pm-8:00pm CO-ED

Polo Field’s Country Club

5200 Polo Fields Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

This will be a circuit training class.  There will be 10 stations for you to go through and each station will be 1 minute long.  This is a great class for beginners because you can take each station at your own pace! Please email Meredith with any questions or interest info@meredithfit.com.

 

 

EXERCISE CLASSES START THIS WEEK!

EXERCISE CLASSES START THIS WEEK!

Class schedule for next week:
There will be two classes held next week.  Both classes will be held at Polo Field’s Country Club off of Zeeb Rd at 7:15pm.  We will meet at the tennis courts.  Tuesday at 7:15pm will be an interval class and Thursday @ 7:15pm will be a circuit training class.  Please respond if you would like to attend one or both of the classes because there is a 15 person limit.  To be prepared for the class please bring a beach towel, running shoes, McKinley Healthy Living water bottle and comfortable clothing.  Please read below to learn about the classes provided 🙂

Interval Aerobic Training: In this class you will experience alternating bursts of intense activity combined with intervals of lighter activity. The more vigorously you exercise, the more calories you’ll burn — even if you increase intensity for just a few minutes at a time.

Circuit Training: Circuit training is an efficient and challenging form of conditioning. It works well for developing strength, endurance (both aerobic and anaerobic), flexibility and coordination.  In this class you will go from one exercise station to the next spending one minute at each station.
Polo Field’s Country Club
5200 Polo Fields Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48103