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readyrubbies
readyrubbies Posts: 32
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In this section,everyone will be able to post healthy recipes,along with the nutrition facts.so we all can share and help to motivate and help each other,eat healthy.i place this section here because nutrition is just as Important as fitness.if we exercise and still don't eat right,we will only end up hurting ourselves in the long run.We have to learn how to be healthy all the way around.so I feel if we do this we have healthier options and choices,to add to our new profound health.then it will stick with us for the rest of our lives.just know that you are strong and you can do this.:heart::happy:

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  • readyrubbies
    readyrubbies Posts: 32
    GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PASTA AND PINEAPPLE SALSA:(2)15oz.cans pineapple chunks,packed in their own juices,drained(1) large red pepper chopped(1)large red onion chopped(1)jalapeno pepper minced(1/2)cup orange juice(1/3)cup lime juice (1-1/2) pounds large shrimp,peeled and deveined(6)cups cooked rotini pasta.Directions:In a large bowl,combine all the slsa ingredients EXCEPT the shrimp and the pasta.(2.)Prepare an outside grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches above the heat source.On a gas grill set the heat to high.(3.)Grill the shrimp on each side for (2)minutes.(4.)Toss the pasta with the salsa,arrange the shrimp on top and serve.:blushing: .for those diabetics,it has (3-1/2)starch,(3) very lean meat. Nutrition facts:serving size is(1/12th)of the recipe.serves:(12),calories(408),fat from calories(20),total fat(20)grams,saturated fat (0) grams,cholestrol(165)mg,sodium (196)mg,total carbohydrates(70)grams,dietary fiber(4)grams,sugars (21)grams, protein(27)grams, vitamin a (16%) vitamin c (165%) calcium (7%)
  • readyrubbies
    readyrubbies Posts: 32
    OVEN FRIED CHICKEN:(3)pounds whole fryer chicken,cut-up(1)cup skim milk(1)tsp.thyme(1)tsp.garlic powder(1)tsp.onion powder(1)tsp.parsley flakes(1)tsp.paprika(1)tsp.black pepper(1)tsp.salt(1/8)tsp.red pepper flakes(1)cup all-purpose flour (*)diabetic exchanges:(1-1/2)starch;(4)lean meat(5-1/2)fat Directions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees.Skin chicken and place in the milk,Place all the seasonings into the flour and mix.Dredge chicken parts into flour,making sure that all pieces are well coated.place on pan sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.After placing chicken on pan,spray top of chicken with non-stick cooking spray.After placing chicken on pan,spray top of chicken with non-stick cooking spray.Place in oven for (45)minutes until juices run clear.NUTRITION facts:serving size is (1/4th)of the recipe.serves:(4).calories(344),calries from fat(76),total fat(8)grams,saturated fat(2)grams, cholesterol (98)mg.,sodium(706)mg,total carbohydrates(27)grams,dietary fiber(1)gram,sugars(3)grams,Protein(37)grams,vitamin a (4%),vitamin c(10%),vitamin c(1%),iron(15%)
  • readyrubbies
    readyrubbies Posts: 32
    FRESH SALSA:(3)large tomatoes,peeled,and diced(1/2)white onion,chopped fine(1/2)jalapeno pepper,chopped(1)Anaheim pepper,seeded and chopped(1/2)sweet red pepper,chopped(2)tbsp.cilantro,chopped(1/4)tsp.salt,(*)fresh juice from 1/2 a lime(1)tsp.white wine vinegar(1)tbsp.water or tomato juice.**Exchanges:2 vegetables(*) Directions:Place tomatoes in a colander to reduce the tomato liquid while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.Place a bowl under the colander if you want to collect the tomato juice. (*)Put all ingredients in a glass,ceramic,or stainless steel bowl.Mix well and let stand for (30)minutes.(*)Serve salsa with baked tortillas,with meats,or with other main dishes.**Nutrition facts:serving size(2/3)cup,serves (4) per recipe.Calories:(48),calories from fat (5),Total fat(1)gram,saturated fat(0)grams,cholestrol(0)mg.Sodium(173)mg,Total carbohydrate(11)grams,Dietary fiber(2)grams,sugars(6)grams,protein(2)grams,vitamin a(12%),vitamin c(178%),calcium(2%),iron(6%)
  • readyrubbies
    readyrubbies Posts: 32
    COLLARD GREENS:(1)large bunch of collard greens(64 oz. cut and washed) (3)cups low-sodium chicken broth or homemade chicken stock/broth without meat(2)medium onions,chopped(3)whole garlic cloves,crushed(1)tsp.red pepper flakes(1)tsp.black pepper-Diabetic exchanges:(2)vegetables.**Directions:Wash and cut greens.Mix greens in large stock pot together with remaining ingredients.Cook until tender.(Allow favors to blend by preparing the dish early in the day.The longerit blends,the better it tastes!)**Nutrition facts:Serving size:(1/8th) of recipe.Serves:(8).calories(61),calories from fat(4),total fat (0)grams,saturated fat(0)grams, cholesterol (0)mg,sodium(29)mg,total carbohydrates(14)grams,dietary fiber(5)grams,sugars(3)grams,Protein(3)grams,vitamin a (30%),vitamin c (37%),calcium (5%),iron(2%).
  • readyrubbies
    readyrubbies Posts: 32
    CHUNKY APPLE CAKE:(1)CUP ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR(1/2)TSP.GROUND NUTMEG(1/2)TSP.GROUND CINNAMON(1/4)TSP.SALT(3/4)CUP GRANULATED SUGAR(3)TBSP.STICK MARGARINE,SOFTENED(1)LARGE EGG(2)TBSP.LOWFAT MILK(1%)(2)LARGE BAKING APPLES,CORED&SLICED=3CUPS,(1)TSP.GRANULATED SUGAR(1/2)TSP.GROUND CINNAMON- **DIRECTIONS:PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 350 DEGREES.SPRAY AN 8X8X2 BAKING PAN WITH NONSTICK COOKING SPRAY. (2)IN A MEDIUM BOWL,WHISK TOGETHER THE FLOUR,NUTMEG,CINNAMON,AND SALT.(3)IN ANOTHER MEDIUM BOWL,WITH AN ELECTRIC MIXER AT MEDIUM SPEED,BEAT THE SUGAR AND MARGARINE TOGETHER UNTIL FLUFFY(APP.2 MINUTES).BEAT THE EGG AND MILK UNTIL SMOOTH,APP. 1 MINUTE.ADD THE FLOUR MIXTURE TO MARGARINE MIXTURE IN THIRDS,BEATING UNTIL SMOOTH,APP 2MINUTES.WITH A LARGE SPOON,STIR IN THE APPLES,UNTIL EVENLY DISTRIBUTED.SPREAD THE BATTER IN THE PREPARED PAN.(4)IN A SMALL BOWL COMBINE THE SUGAR AND CINNAMON FOR THE TOPPING,THEN SPRINKLE EVENLY OVER THE BATTER.BAKE UNTIL BROWN&SIDES START TO PULL AWAY FROM THE SIDES OF THE PAN,APP 40-45MINUTES.*NUTRITION INFO:SERVES 12,SERVING SIZE 1/12TH OF RECIPE.CALORIES:136,TOTAL FAT:3GRAMS,SATURATED FAT:1GRAM,CHOLESTROL 18MG,SODIUM:88MG,TOTAL CARBOHYDRATES 25 GRAMS,DIETARY FIBER 1 GRAM,SUGARS 17 GRAMS,PROTEIN 2 GRAMS,**I FOUND THIS RECIPE AND POSTED IT,BECAUSE WE ALL HAVE A SWEET TOOTH SOMETIMES.SO WHEN YOU DO,YOU HAVE A HEALTHY SWEET TREAT,WITHOUT ALL OF THOSE CALORIES,AND WITHOUT ALL OF THOSE UNWANTED POUNDS.I HOPE THIS HELPS YOU ALL.:blushing: :love: :love:
  • INxFOCUSx2013
    INxFOCUSx2013 Posts: 107 Member
    GRILLED SHRIMP WITH PASTA AND PINEAPPLE SALSA:(2)15oz.cans pineapple chunks,packed in their own juices,drained(1) large red pepper chopped(1)large red onion chopped(1)jalapeno pepper minced(1/2)cup orange juice(1/3)cup lime juice (1-1/2) pounds large shrimp,peeled and deveined(6)cups cooked rotini pasta.Directions:In a large bowl,combine all the slsa ingredients EXCEPT the shrimp and the pasta.(2.)Prepare an outside grill with an oiled rack set 4 inches above the heat source.On a gas grill set the heat to high.(3.)Grill the shrimp on each side for (2)minutes.(4.)Toss the pasta with the salsa,arrange the shrimp on top and serve.:blushing: .for those diabetics,it has (3-1/2)starch,(3) very lean meat. Nutrition facts:serving size is(1/12th)of the recipe.serves:(12),calories(408),fat from calories(20),total fat(20)grams,saturated fat (0) grams,cholestrol(165)mg,sodium (196)mg,total carbohydrates(70)grams,dietary fiber(4)grams,sugars (21)grams, protein(27)grams, vitamin a (16%) vitamin c (165%) calcium (7%)
    yum this sounds good...will have to try it.

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