Monday, December 20, 2010

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Boost your metabolism by eating more often.

One of the hardest aspects of my job as fitness coach is to tell you that you may have to eat more! Try telling a woman that has dieted most of her life that she isn't eating enough and that could be the reason she just can't get those pounds off.
Eating smaller meals but more often also boosts your metabolism which in turn burns more fat and the cycle keeps going. Keeping an eye on what you eat is just as important as when you eat it. Skipping meals may tempt you into eating more when you finally do eat. Eating a healthy breakfast and another 4-5 meals throughout the day keeps an even keel on your blood sugar.
You also have to eat enough calories to fuel that body of yours, eating too few throws your body into starvation mode; a natural process because your body isn't getting enough and it doesn't know when you will feed it again. This occurs quite a bit when you diet due to calorie restriction.
Give it a try if you feel you've hit a plateau or to avoid the possibility of overeating.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Muffin Tin Crab Cakes

I am going to try this recipe, looks easy enough that even i can make it come out yummy and its good for you too!

Ingredients

  • 1 pounds crabmeat
  • 2 cup(s) bread crumbs, soft whole-wheat, fresh
  • 1/2 medium pepper(s), red, bell, minced
  • 3 medium scallion(s) (green onions), sliced
  • 1/4 cup(s) mayonnaise, reduced-fat
  • 2 large egg(s)
  • 1 large egg white(s)
  • 10 dash(es) hot sauce, such as Tabasco
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper, black ground
  • 1 large lemon, cut into 6 wedges for garnish
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Generously coat a 12-cup nonstick muffin pan with cooking spray.

2. Mix crab, breadcrumbs, bell pepper, scallions, mayonnaise, eggs, egg white, hot sauce, celery salt and pepper in a large bowl until well combined.
3. Divide mixture evenly among muffin cups.
4. Bake until crispy and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutritional Info (Per serving):
Calories: 183, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 574mg, Dietary Fiber: 6g, Total Fat: 5g, Carbs: 18g, Cholesterol: 124mg, Protein: 21g