Good Morning Everyone! Ghrelin is the third and last hormone I am going to talk about in the Fat Loss series. It is best known as the “hunger hormone”. Produced mainly in the stomach, Ghrelin stimulates your appetite when your body is hungry and promotes the accumulation of fat in the abdominal area which can be the most harmful. Ghrelin is released right before a meal time when your body needs food/energy. Levels of Ghrelin are lower in obese individuals…
Good Afternoon Everyone! Here are the details for the Push-up Challenge and the Activity Challenge! Both Challenges will start on Monday June, 2nd 2014 and end on Friday August, 1st 2014. Push-up Challenge The challenge will be split up into two groups, men and women. A $50 gift card will be awarded to the man who does the most push-ups without resting and the woman who does the most push-ups without resting. There will also be a $20 gift…
Spanish-Inspired Tomato Salad http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/spanish_tomato_salad.html From EatingWell: July/August 2010 This simple salad, topped with crunchy garlicky breadcrumbs, is the perfect vehicle to showcase a unique, colorful mix of tomatoes—any size, shape or color will be delicious. While sherry vinegar adds a special touch, red-wine vinegar works too. Makes 8 servings, about 1 cup each | Active Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon paprika,…
Mediterranean Portobello Burger http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/mediterranean_portobello_burger.html From EatingWell: June/July 2006 This mushroom sandwich comes topped with a luscious Greek-style salad. Make it a meal: Serve with cucumber spears and a glass of Firestone Gewurztraminer. 4 servings | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed 4 large slices country-style sourdough bread, cut in half 1/2 cup sliced jarred…
Grilled Shrimp Skewers over White Bean Salad http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/grilled_shrimp_bean_salad.html From EatingWell: July/August 2010 Fresh herbs make all the difference in this light, summery bean salad that in turn makes an aromatic bed for the easy grilled shrimp. The shrimp and salad are wonderful together but you could also make them separately. Consider skewering and grilling scallops as another delicious option. Makes 6 servings, about 3/4 cup salad and 4 shrimp each | Active Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes…
Kale Chips http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/kale_chips.html From EatingWell: September/October 2011 Not a fan of kale? These crispy baked kale chips will convert you! For the best result, don’t overcrowd the pans. 4 servings, about 2 cups each | Active Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients 1 large bunch kale, tough stems removed, leaves torn into pieces (about 16 cups; see Note) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Preparation Position racks in upper third and center of oven; preheat…