Huevos Rancheros Courtesy Cenegenics Texas Ingredients Ranchero Sauce: 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes(14- to 15-ounces) 1-2 serrano or jalapeño chiles, coarsely chopped, including seeds 1 large garlic clove 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1/4 teaspoon splenda 2 tablespoons olive oil 2/3 cup chopped white onion Eggs and Tortillas: 4 tablespoons olive … [Read more...]
Broccoli Casserole
March 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Why You Should Try This Recipe Courtesy of Cenegenics Texas Broccoli is nutrient dense yet low in calories and is a good source of B vitamins, vitamin C and minerals like calcium, iron, zinc, manganese, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus. Broccoli is also high in fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and cancer protecting nutrients like glucoraphanin, indole-3-carbinol, and DIM … [Read more...]
Orange Balsamic Chicken Salad
March 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Why Try This Recipe Courtesy of Cenegenics Texas This recipe contains a lean source of protein in chicken, especially since it's skinless. The asparagus spears and mixed baby greens are chock full of antioxidants and phytonutrients and are complex sources of carbohydrates. The olive oil provides a healthy source of mono-unsaturated fats. Water chestnuts are relatively high in fiber, and … [Read more...]
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
March 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Why Try this Recipe With a glycemic index of 66 whole flour pancakes aren't exactly low glycemic so you don't want to eat too many of these, but after a good morning workout your body will be able to better process this medium glycemic breakfast. Just don't add maple syrup. The low fat cottage cheese is a good source of protein and being a dairy product a good source of calcium (though not as … [Read more...]
Turkey Parmesan
March 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Turkey Parmesan Ingredients Courtesy Cenegenics Texas 2 cups low-sugar marinara sauce ½ cup pine nuts, coarsely chopped 1 oz. freshly grated Parmesan cheese (¼ cup) ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning 1 pound turkey cutlets, about ½ inch thick 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 oz. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (½ cup) Salt & ground black … [Read more...]
Morcoccan Baked Eggs with Red Peppers & Spinach
February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Why Try This Recipe Here's a healthy recipe from the Huffington Post for Moroccan Baked Eggs with Red Peppers & Spinach. Eggs are a source of complete protein. Beyond its protein content, much of the remaining nutrients reside with the yolks. Yolks are high in choline which is important for brain health. Some are concern that the yolks are high in cholesterol, but some studies have … [Read more...]
Raseberry Walnut Chicken Salad
February 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you're in a hurry and want to prepare a healthy meal quickly try this raseberry walnut chicken salad recipe. Chicken is a low fat source of protein. Walnuts are high in antioxidants especially vitamin E. Walnuts are also high in fiber, the B vitamins, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts made a big splash in the news a year ago when the FDA threatened Diamond Foods for making health … [Read more...]
Roasted Cod with Warm Tomato-Olive-Caper Tapenade
February 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Why Try this Recipe Love to eat cod? Try this recipe from the Huffington Post for Roasted Cod with Warm Tomato-Olive-Caper Tapenade. Cod is a mild tasting fish low in fat and high in vitamins A, D, and E. It's also a terrific source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. In fact, cod liver oil is where these vitamins and omega-3 comes from. Tomatoes are high in antioxidants and especially rich … [Read more...]
Lentil Soup with Turkey Sausage and Spinach
January 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We are expanding our horizons and have added a new feature called "Healthy Recipes" under the "Weight Loss/Nutrition" navigation button. It's another step of ours towards better helping people achieve a higher level of health and well-being. The recipes are courtesy of Cenegenics Texas. Enjoy! Now that the weather is cooler in most part of the country a good bowl of soup might taste good … [Read more...]
Can You Get Too Much Vitamin D?
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Can you have too much vitamin D? And, if so, what are the side effects of vitamin D? The detrimental effects of vitamin D deficiency are well known and garnering more and more attention in the medical news. But, like nearly everything else too much of a good thing can be detrimental too, and the same appears true with vitamin D as well. But, it's hard to get too much vitamin D in my … [Read more...]
