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October 30, 2008
Chili Time
As the weather gets cooler in October, it's a great time to cook up a batch of chili. Freeze extra portions in freezer bags for a quick meal during the week.
1 turkey bacon slice, finely chopped
2 1/4 cups finely chopped onion, divided (about 2 medium)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound coarsely ground turkey breast
1 (12-ounce) can beer (such as Budweiser)
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (8-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
1. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes or until browned. Stir in 2 cups onion; cover and cook until onion is tender (about 5 minutes). Uncover and stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute.
2. Increase heat to medium-high; add turkey to pan. Cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Add beer; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup (about 7 minutes). Stir in chili powder and next 5 ingredients (through tomato sauce). Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until mixture thickens. Stir in beans; cook 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Ladle 1 cup chili into each of 6 bowls.
Yield: 6 servings
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October 26, 2008
Something to Work On: Being More Mindful
“Mindfullness means paying attention in a particular way; on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.”
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Be more mindful – try to observe, describe, participate…nonjudgmentally.
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October 21, 2008
Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread
You can also freeze one of the loaves for later use. Simply double wrap cooled loaf with aluminum foil.
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 egg whites
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 cups shredded zucchini (12 ounces)
Cooking spray
Preheat oven to 350°.
Lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flours and next 4 ingredients (through baking soda) in a large bowl.
Combine egg whites and next 4 ingredients (through egg) in a large bowl; add sugars, stirring until combined. Add zucchini; stir until well combined. Add flour mixture; stir just until combined.
Divide batter evenly between 2 (8 x 4-inch) loaf pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pans on a wire rack; remove from pans. Cool completely on wire rack.
Yield: 2 loaves, 12 servings per loaf (serving size: 1 slice)
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October 15, 2008
Friends don’t let friends Fat Talk.
If you haven't noticed, I've attended a few eating disorder conferences in the past few months...2 in Sacramento and the Annual NEDA conference in Austin. Help celebrate this week by being more aware of the messages you're sending to others.
NEDA is thrilled to be a partner in the first-ever Fat Talk Free Week (Oct. 13 – 17), a nation-wide event created by Tri Delta that coincides with the official launch of Reflections, Tri Delta’s revolutionary body image education and eating disorders prevention program.
Follow this link for a powerful video on Fat Talk.
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October 14, 2008
Out of sight....out of mind.
To avoid a certain food, keep it away from you and place healthier foods within your reach. Chocolate candies in a clear dish, in your reach are more likely to be eaten then if they are in a darker colored dish on the other side of the room.
Display tasty pieces of fruit or veggie sticks within reach so you are more likely to eat these items than the less healthier ones.
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October 11, 2008
Skinny Male Models Banned From Fashion Show Runway
Skinny male models have been banned from The Clothes Show after a rise of 67 per cent in the number of men suffering from anorexia, so-called 'manorexia'.
Gavin Brown, managing director of the live show - which banned size zero girls in 2006 - said the rise over the past five years 'has been attributed to the fashion industry's increasing preference for very slender male models'.
He added: 'The show has refused to employ what appears to be unnaturally thin male models as part of an ongoing commitment to promoting a healthy body image.'
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October 07, 2008
Homemade Hummus
My husband came up with this hummus combination and it turned out to be really good. Ingredient amounts are estimates. Serve with raw veggies like carrots, celery, bell pepper, cucumber or pita chips.
4 cloves garlic
1/3 red bell pepper
2 Tbsp chopped onion
1 tsp olive oil
10 black olives
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)
1 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1. Peel garlic cloves and slice bell pepper into strips.
2. Saute garlic, pepper, onion in olive oil for about 5 mins, until soft.
3. Place garlic, pepper, onion, olives, lemon juice in food processor and chop.
4. Add garbanzo beans and red pepper flakes and continue to blend all ingredients.
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October 04, 2008
Nike's joining in!
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October 01, 2008
Thank You Dove!
Check out Dove’s efforts to help "free your and other’s from beauty stereotypes" at www.campaignforrealbeauty.com. You’ll find helpful tools, activities and resources. Also be sure to watch the Evolution and Onslaught videos!
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