Shrimp: The Fit Fish

 
Shrimp is about 90 calories per 3-ounce serving with virtually no fat. Shrimp is packed with protein making it a great diet food.  It may even help prevent heart disease, thanks to astaxanthin, the antioxidant that gives the fish a slightly red tint.

A recent study found that eating  1 cup of shrimp daily can raise your good cholesterol level. Shrimp is also rich in cancer-fighting selenium and bone-building vitamin D.

Low Cal Sangria Sparkler

Prep: 10 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Makes: 12 servings

750-milliliter bottle dry red wine
1 cup light orange juice
1/4 cup brandy or cognac
1/4 cup orange liqueur
2 tablespoons sugar
2 medium oranges, sliced
2 cups club soda, chilled
Crushed ice 

1. In a large pitcher, combine wine, orange juice, brandy, orange liqueur, sugar, and orange slices. Chill at least 1-2 hours. Add club soda before serving. Serve over crushed ice.

Green Tea

The Benefit: Helps reduce risk of osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease and cavities. Green tea contains a rich concentration of flavonoids and polyphenols, natural antioxidants that may protect cells from carcinogens (cancer-causing substances) and inhibit tumor growth by helping to neutralize free radicals in the body. The tea’s antioxidants may also guard against heart disease by relaxing blood vessels, inhibiting the formation of blood clots that trigger heart attacks and strokes. Green tea also contains fluoride, which strengthens teeth.
Calories: 0

Mint Tea
Mint Tea can ease cramps and helps ward off indigestion.It also aids in digestion by promoting the movement of food through the digestive tract more easily.
 
Calories: 0

According to a recent Mayo Clinic Study, regular exercise may help protect against mild cognitive impairment. People with mild cognitive impairment can handle everyday activities but often have trouble remembering the details of conversations, upcoming appointments and events. The study found that a majority of the people with mild cognitive impairment experience a progressive decline in their cognitive abilities, which is usually caused by Alzheimer’s disease and or dementia.

Letter from Lenore.

Dear Beth, friends and clients,

After just one month working with Beth I have gained so much flexibility and strength, that I have amazed not only my families belief but that of everyone I meet who hasn’t seen me in more than a month’s time.

I have suffered from chronic back pain for over 37 years now and have been bedridden 18 years of that…..  So seeing me now able to walk straight up and some times with out the use of my walker shocks about everyone I know!

Lemon Chicken Recipe Ingredients

Serves 1-2

1-2 skinless, bone-in chicken breast halves (8 to 9 ounces each)
1/3 cup fresh tarragon leaves
MINCED
1/3 cloves garlic

Coarse salt
1/2 thinly sliced lemon
2 large, soft lettuce leaves
1 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Directions

Place chicken breast halves in a single layer on a heatproof plate. Sprinkle tarragon leaves and garlic over chicken; season with salt. Arrange lemon slices on top. Lay lettuce leaves over chicken.
 
In a 12-inch skillet fitted with a round rack, bring 1 inch of water to a simmer over medium heat. Place plate with chicken on rack. Cover; simmer until chicken is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes (add more water as needed).
 
Transfer chicken to serving plates; discard lettuce. Pour steaming juices into a small bowl; stir in mustard. Spoon sauce over chicken.

YELLOW/ORANGE

Yellow and orange fruits and vegetables contain varying amounts of antioxidants such as vitamin C as well as bioflavonoids and carotenoids, two classes of phytochemicals that scientists are studying for their health-promoting potential. Including yellow and orange fruits and vegetables in your low-fat diet helps maintain a healthy heart, healthy immune system, vision health and may lower your risk of some cancers.
Try these yellow and orange fruits:

Oranges
Cantaloupe
Yellow apples
Apricots
Yellow figs
Grapefruit
Lemon
Mangoes
Nectarines
Oranges
Papayas
Peaches
Yellow pears
Persimmons
Pineapples
Tangerines
Yellow watermelon

Try these yellow and orange vegetables:

GREEN Eating Guide
Green vegetables contain varying amounts of phytochemicals such as lutein and indoles, which interest nutrionists because of their potential antioxidant, health-promoting benefits.Low-fat diets rich in fruits and vegetables and low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors. Going green also benefits the health of your vision and keeps your bones and teeth strong.

Go green every day with fruits and vegetables like these:

Green Fruits:

Avocados
Honeydew
Kiwifruit
Limes
Green pears
Green apples
Green grapes

Green Vegetables:

3 slices wheat bread
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 large garlic clove, minced
4 skinless chicken legs, (drumsticks and thighs)
2 (about 10 ounces each) bone-in, skinless chicken breast halves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
6 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths

Directions