Health, Nutrition and Fitness

Pumpkin Pie Protein Smoothie 1-cup ice cubes 1 cup canned pumpkin 7 oz silken tofu (about ½ package) 2 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup orange juice 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (low sugar) (I prefer Jay Robb) 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp cinnamon Blend all ingredients together. Enjoy! Serves: about 3 A great source of vitamin A, vitamin C and fiber. This smoothie is also packed with cinnamon, which is a great blood sugar stabilizer. Enjoy with a high fiber morning muffin or toast with almond butter for a delicious breakfast.

Let's face it, dining out is a big part of life. The good news is, you don't have to put your nutrition on hold when you go to a restaurant. It doesn't have to be difficult to eat what you like and maintain, or even continue to lose weight. Just keep these tips in mind when you dine out: • Don't skip meals earlier in the day to "save up" for the evening. It's way too easy to overeat when you're hungry. • Look for key words on the menu: "roasted", "grilled", "poached", "steamed". These terms usually mean they were prepared without extra fat or a large amount of calories. It is still always' helpful to ask your server exactly how the food is prepared. Don't be afraid to m…

Worth noting that Matrix's recently discarded PoP'ems contain not only Xanthan Gum, but Cellulose Gum, Guar Gum, and Carob Bean Gum as well. Why so many gums, you may ask, especially in a foodstuff not intended for blowing bubbles? It turns out that these gums are meant to replace various fats, like butter, while retaining some semblance of what the food chemists refer to as "mouthfeel". They impart a 'slippery' quality to the food like fat does and, in excess, can give one the sensation of slurping on a slug. "Good", you may say, "butter's fattening anyway, and I'm glad these chemists are finding ways to get rid of it." And you may have a point. If your card…

Makes 4 Servings Ingredients: • 4 tuna steaks, about 5 to 6 ounces each • 1 tablespoon olive oil • Salt to taste • Freshly ground black pepper • Green beans Cooking Instructions: 1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 2. Season the tuna with salt and pepper and then drizzle with olive oil. 3. Grill each tuna fillet for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the fish steaks. 4. Serve with green beans. Nutritional Information: Per Serving: 1 tuna fillet Calories: 178 Fat: 5g Carbohydrates:Og Protein: 31g Fiber: Og Sodium: 346mg Saturated fat: 19 Sugar: Og

PHOTO CENSORED The Indian art of mallakhamb should get you fit in no time. I'd like the guy on the pole there to give me personal lessons.