Super Bowl Party Recipe: Part 4

Part IV- Desserts

•  Light Ice Cream
• Larabars
• Cocoa Via Bars or Packs
• Low Carb Cheesecake
• Protein Cookies (swap in protein powder for flour)
• Warm Chocolate Pudding
• Dark Fudgy Brownies
• Ingredients
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (Where a recipe calls for white flour, you can substitute:
  3 parts whole wheat
  1 part rice or oat flour
  1 part buckwheat flour
• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar (To simulate this difference when substituting powdered sugar with granulated sugar, take 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tsp of cornstarch for every 1 cup of powdered sugar needed, and grind them in a blender. Make sure to use a blender, because a food processor won't work for this.)
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, American-style or Dutch-process
• 3 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (50-72% cacao), coarsely chopped, plus 2 1/2 ounces chopped into mini chip-size pieces, divided
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar (Stevia, Splenda, etc.)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons light corn syrup, blended with 3 tablespoons lukewarm water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts, optional

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Super Bowl Party Recipe: Part 3

Part III- Main Courses

• Lettuce Burgers (use extra lean sirloin or bison, preferably bun-less only using whole grain bun option if absolutely needed)

• Rotisserie Chicken (choose “plain” and remove skin and dab off any grease as needed with paper towel)

• Extra Lean Kosher Hot Dogs (preferably bun-less, only use whole grain bun option if absolutely needed)

• Chili (preferably bean-less, only use if absolutely needed and feel free to swap extra lean turkey for the beef version to cut down fat intake)

• Pizza (see “appetizers” in Part II or use whole grain/thin crust options from restaurants or frozen food isles)

 

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Super Bowl Party Recipes - Part II

With Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, the time is now to start prepping for the smorgasbord of goodies for your football party. However, why not make a couple tweaks to some of your favorite party food recipes to make them healthier and more figure-friendly come kickoff?

Here is Part II - Accessories, Dips, Chips and more...

  

• Natural Whole Grain Tortillas

• Natural Baked Chips

• Natural Cheetohs

• Diet Lipton Green Teas (or other low calorie/carb beverages)

• Water

• Natural Salsa

• Guacamole

• Salad Dressings: Vinegars of choice (apple cider, red wine, balsamic, etc.)

• Other Low Calorie Condiments of Choice: mustard, hot sauce, horseradish, etc.



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Super Bowl Party Recipes - Part I

With Super Bowl Sunday just around the corner, the time is now to start prepping for the smorgasbord of goodies for your football party. However, why not make a couple tweaks to some of your favorite party food recipes to make them healthier and more figure-friendly come kickoff?

Over the next week we will publish a comprehensive list of both approved food choices and/or healthier substitutes for traditional party foods. Use this list to satisfy your taste buds while saving at least hundreds if not thousands of calories in the process. If you use these strategies consistently for parties and social gatherings over the course of the year, this could prevent 5-10 lbs of fat gain… easily!

Section I- Appetizers

• Naked Sandwiches (preferably bun-less,whole grain bun option if absolutely needed)
• Thin Crust Whole Grain Pizza
• Fruit Salad (throw low carb whipped cream & dash of splenda/stevia on top as desired)
• Super Salad Bowl (use unlimited veggies and meats, dip dressing on the side or use low calorie substitutes)
• Sweet Potato Fries
• Tuna or Chicken Salad
• Nut Butter on Celery Sticks
• Mixed Nuts (no sugar, unroasted, low in salt)
• Cheese, Eggs, and Meat Tray
• Caprese Salad
• Raw Veggies (use dip sparingly)
• Grilled/Sauteed Veggies (use extra virgin olive or coconut oil)
• Figure-Friendly Nachos (see “accessories” in Part II for ingredients: tortillas, cheese, salsa, and guacamole)
• Buffalo Chicken Bites (skinless, no breading, use low calorie buffalo sauce sparingly)
• Pasta Salad (use whole grain pasta and go easy on the dressings, choosing marina based sauces over creamier versions)

Look for Part II: Accessories coming on Monday

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Obstacle #5- Too Many Glasses Of Wine In The Evening

Nobody wants to hear that a glass or two of wine at night is going to stop your fitness goals in its tracks. But the reality of the matter is that alcohol has the double-edged sword of both paralyzing the fat-burning process while simultaneously creating fat within the body. Plus alcohol tends to lower inhibitions leading to the consumption of other junk food. Not good!

A couple glasses of wine per day is a your one-way ticket to cellulite city… sorry!

So I say “zip it” to all of those morons who say: “consuming several glasses of wine a day is healthy because it has anti-oxidants and that keeps you from getting sick.”

Fruit and veggies have more anti-oxidants and tons of other health benefits, so we just need to cut the BS that wine is an integral part of a healthy diet.

Now, I want to be sensitive to those busy, hard-working moms who have a glass of wine at the end of the day to unwind and take some of the load off of their shoulders because I get that. But I also know there are other healthier ways to de-stress that don’t have such a negative effect on your body composition. Such activities are stretching, foam rolling, exercising with friends, taking a bath, reading a book, etc.

As a caveat to those who enjoy beer, wine, etc. we all know and hear about the beer gut, the pooch, and other terms. Wheat and other ingredients tend to sit in your system thus causing this effect. You should consider a gentle CLEANSE for your system. It is a great way to start any fitness routine or weight loss program.



So please remember- if you booze, you WON’T lose!

Contact me if you are interested in having more energy, shedding pounds, losing some inches and starting a workout program. Whether you live close by or far away Team Xcelerate can help you today!

Get Fit in 2011,

Coach Brad Taliancich
Director, Team Xcelerate
teamxyg@gmail.com
504-915-9716

Breakfast & Lunch Recipe of the Day

Fresh Spinach Scramble: 1 serving

1 whole egg
2 egg whites
1 c fresh spinach
1 tbls crumbled feta cheese
1 tbls organic butter Mrs. Dash extra spicy

Directions: Heat pan over med heat. Melt butter in pan, toss in fresh spinach, suate’ until cooked. Add eggs, mix well until eggs are almost done. Add feta cheese and seasoning of your choice. Serve immediately.

English Muffin Chicken Pizza: 1 serving
1 string cheese
3oz baked chicken breast
2 tbls organic pizza sauce
1 100% whole wheat english muffin

Directions: Pre-bake chicken for a fast meal. Spread 1 tbls pizza sauce on each muffin, split string cheese on half of each muffin. Place chicken on each muffin and cook on cookie sheet. Broil pizza’s until cheese is melted. Watch them closely.

100 Calorie Snack Packs (Are We Idiots)?

Stay Away From “100 Calorie” Items:

These low calorie bags contain ZERO nutritional value with little to no protein and are low in fiber and natural, healthy fats. Plus, these weight-gainers by another name do not fill you up between meals.

Probably the most infamous “healthy” marketing campaign is 100-CALORIE SNACK PACKS.

Which is better for you body: 100 calories of broccoli or 100 calories of mini-muffins?
GET IT?

I know personally I could easily eat 10 of these packs without getting stuffed- I guess that would be a 1,000-CALORIE SNACK PACK ;)

I've seen and heard parents send their kids to school saying "We're watching what they eat. We only send the 100 calorie snack packs for lunch." Then I see the kids take out 2, 3 and sometimes 4 snack packs. What purpose did that just serve?? Would a piece of fruit been better?

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Unfortunately, we live in a calorie-conscious society, and marketers truly take piggyback on this.

But you don’t need to be a dope like the rest of them.

Educate yourself.

Educate your friends.

Educate your family.

Remember, the market determines the direction companies will go. If we choose not to put this garbage in our bellies anymore, they will make less of it ;)

PS- I just know you have got something to say about this hot button issue. Please make a comment to this blog post about what pisses you off the most about this PLOY, or any other gimmick campaign for that matter!

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