Amanda

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Date registered: March 13, 2011

Latest posts

  1. What are Antioxidants? — July 27, 2011
  2. Foods Rich in Antioxidants — July 27, 2011
  3. Help! I’m in a Food Coma! — July 20, 2011
  4. Carrots, Potatoes, and herbs in Parchment Paper — July 19, 2011
  5. Tuesday Tip: BURN BABY BURN! Zumba burns 400-800 Calories! — July 18, 2011

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  3. Throw the Fat-Free Food out! — 3 comments
  4. Tuesday Tip: Track Yourself with www.myfitnesspal.com! — 3 comments
  5. Gourmet Camping Chicken Recipe: Mediterranean Chicken Kebabs w/Lemon Tahini Sauce — 3 comments

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Jul
27

What are Antioxidants?

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What are Antioxidants?  What do they do?

 
 
 
“Cancer” is unfortunately a buzz word in our culture today.  It seems that there is always a new article about the food and nutrients that you need to help prevent Cancer…I first heard of Antioxidants in relation to Cancer prevention…then I also heard that Antioxidants were the secret to [...]

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Jul
27

Foods Rich in Antioxidants

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Foods Rich in Antioxidants

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Beta-carotene

Apricots, Broccoli, Carrots,Oranges, Peaches, Red Bell Pepper, Spinach, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Yellow Squash

Lycopene

Tomatoes, Pink Grapefruit, Watermelon

Lutein and Zeaxanthin

Kale, Spinach, Turnip Greens, Eggs, Green Vegetables

Vitamin E

Nuts, Wheat Germ

Vitamin C

Broccoli, Cantaloupe, Grapefruit, Green and Red Bell Pepper,Oranges, Kiwi, Strawberries, Papaya

Flavenoids

Apples, Tea, Blueberries, Nuts, Chocolate, Cranberries, Onions, Raspberries, Red Grapes, Red Wine

Organosulfurs

Garlic, Onions, Leeks

Isoflavones

Miso, Soy, [...]

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Jul
20

Help! I’m in a Food Coma!

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You have just enjoyed a delicious lunch and you return to work to finish the rest of your day with a very satisfied belly.  You sit back down at your desk and as you attempt to resume your work, you find that you can’t keep your eyes open!  You are constantly nodding off.  You get [...]

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Jul
19

Carrots, Potatoes, and herbs in Parchment Paper

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Cooking in Parchment Paper is very flavorful and healthier than other methods like sauteing.  It also eliminates cleaning pots and dishes!  This dish is a template and can be substituted with a variety of veggies and seasonings/herbs.  Experiment and Enjoy!

Carrots, Potatoes, and herbs in a Parchment Packet

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Recipe Type: Side Dish
Author: Amanda
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: [...]

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Jul
18

Tuesday Tip: BURN BABY BURN! Zumba burns 400-800 Calories!

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“Ditch the Workout, Join the Party!”  That’s the slogan for the fastest growing fitness craze called Zumba.  One Zumba session can burn 400-800 Calories…that’s MORE Calories burned than running a 12 minute mile…and you’re having fun!  
 
 
 
 
 
I found Zumba about 2 years ago and it has become my favorite choice for a work out.  I [...]

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Jul
08

Zoie’s Famous Guacamole!

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Zoie is my boyfriend’s 11 year old daughter…she makes an awesome Guacamole which we now bring to all of our gatherings…and she has been excited about getting it onto my blog…so here it is!  Zoie’s Famous Guacamole!
While she prefers it with low-fat sour cream and jarred salsa…I must say that you can [...]

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Jun
30

Easy Fried Rice Recipe with Ham, Eggs, Peas and Carrots

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Easy Fried Rice with Ham, Eggs, Peas and Carrots

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Recipe Type: Main Dish
Author: Amanda
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 6
Fried Rice is easy to make, you can use your leftover cooked rice and practically any left over veggies you have also. This version includes ham, eggs, and frozen peas [...]

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Jun
22

Gourmet Camping: Citrus Halibut and Glazed Dill Carrots

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Citrus Halibut and Glazed Dill Carrots

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Last year my boyfriend and I took a motorcycle trip from Colorado to the northern tip of Washington and then back down Oregon, across California, Nevada, Utah, back home to Colorado.  It was crazy…and honestly, a little TOO long to be on the back of a bike!  But, one of the highlights of our trip [...]

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Jun
21

Tuesday Tip: How Many Calories are in a Cocktail?

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Today, June 21, is the first day of Summer!  Yay!
One thing I LOVE about Summer is the fruity cocktails!  Despite the fact that I live in Colorado…with the closest beach hundreds of miles away…a lovely Strawberry Daquiri can have me blissfully sunbathing in the Bahamas in minutes!  BUT I am not about [...]

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Jun
15

Dinner for $10: Clean Eating Spiced Eggplant & Beef Stir-Fry

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For many, a big obstacle to healthy eating is the price tag…why is it that the cheapest food is the worst for you?  Need I mention the DOLLAR MENU at most Fast Food chains?!
Thanks to Clean Eating for creating healthy, tasty meals that won’t blow your budget.
This Dinner for under $10 ($7.72 to [...]

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