Monday, December 20, 2010

On the 8th Day of Fitness...plus some recipes

Welcome to the 8th Day of Fitness!  Can you believe we're almost done?  


On the 8th Day of Fitness, the Coalition gave to me:

8 jogs in place
7 jabs/punches
6 front kicks
5 jumping ropes (imaginary if you don't have a rope)
4 muscle poses
3 hula hoops (imaginary if you don't have a hula hoop)
2 scissors (feet apart then cross in front, feet apart then cross in back)
and a Partridge in a Yoga Tree-hold a yoga pose


Looking for the perfect breakfast to serve your family over the holidays? Check out some of these tasty dishes!

Scrambled Eggs with Broccoli & Cheese

1package (10 oz) frozen broccoli in cheese flavored sauce
2teaspoons butter or margarine
6eggs, slightly beaten
  1. Cook broccoli in cheese sauce as directed on package.
  2. Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add eggs; cook and stir just until eggs begin to set.
  3. Add broccoli with cheese sauce; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Makes 3 Servings-

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 220
    • (Calories from Fat 140),
  • Total Fat 15g
    • (Saturated Fat 6g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 430mg;
  • Sodium 540mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 7g
    • (Dietary Fiber 1g,
    • Sugars 3g),
  • Protein 14g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Calcium ;
Exchanges:
  • 0 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 1 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
  • 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Spinach and Tomato Frittata

4cups lightly packed fresh spinach (about 4 ounces)
2tablespoons water
3eggs
3egg whites
1/3cup chopped green onions (about 5 medium)
1/4cup fat-free (skim) milk
1/4teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1/2cup crumbled feta cheese (2 ounces)
  1. Coarsely chop spinach. In 2-quart saucepan, place spinach and water. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes or until wilted.
  2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix eggs, egg whites, onions, milk and ground red pepper until well blended.
  3. In 12-inch nonstick ovenproof skillet, arrange wilted spinach, tomato and feta cheese. (If ovenproof skillet is unavailable, wrap skillet handle with foil before placing under broiler.) Pour egg mixture over top. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 6 to 7 minutes or until almost set.
  4. Uncover skillet; broil about 6 inches from heat 1 minute. Let stand 1 minute before serving.                
Makes 4 Servings-

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 130
    • (Calories from Fat 70),
  • Total Fat 7g
    • (Saturated Fat 3 1/2g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 170mg;
  • Sodium 280mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 6g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 3g),
  • Protein 11g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Calcium ;
Exchanges:
  • 0 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 1 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 1 High-Fat Meat;
  • 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Recipes from www.bettycrocker.com

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