Tip of the Week

DANGER:

Soda: Sometimes our bodies crave sugar, and all too often we answer the call by guzzling soda instead of choosing a healthier alternative. Sugar is one of the main reasons soda is unhealthy, especially if you are trying to lose weight. It’s filled with empty calories. On average, a 12-ounce serving contains more than 110 calories and around 8-10 teaspoons of sugar! Another problem is its caffeine content, which acts as a diuretic, serving to dehydrate the body.



From the article: Danger Drinks and Healthy Alternatives
Healthy Eating Goes Beyond the Food You Eat
-- By Liz Noelcke, Staff Writer

Taste Day Friday: 10/31/08

This Friday is Pumpkin Cake!

Come in for a free taste from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Recipe of the Week: Pumpkin Cake

1 Spice cake mix (18.25 oz.)
1¼ cup water
2 egg whites
1-15 oz. can pumpkin
1 tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. nutmeg
½ tsp. allspice
½ tsp. ginger

Spray 9x13-inch pan with Pam. Mix all ingredients either with an electric mixer or wire whisk until blended. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. Inserted toothpick should come out clean. Refrigerate any uneaten portions.

Serves: 12
Phase: 3 & Maintenance
Calories: 186
Fat: 3g

Craving Caramel Apples?

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Eating these with apples is delicious - just like caramel apples! A great way to fit in a fruit!

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Taste Day Friday: 10/24/08

This Friday is Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken.

Come in for a free taste of this delicious dish 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.!

Tip of the Week

DANGER:

Coffee: Sure, a small coffee only has about 10 calories, but that’s before adding any sugar or milk. And if you drink it black? You are still putting some unhealthy substances into your body. Many people drink coffee for its caffeine, which in fact robs your body of hydration and makes it difficult to absorb vitamins. Caffeine affects bone health and hinders calcium intake. Plus, it’s addictive. If you absolutely must drink a cup to get yourself started for the day, combat this by also drinking an extra glass of water. Your body will thank you.

From the article: Danger Drinks and Healthy Alternatives
Healthy Eating Goes Beyond the Food You Eat
-- By Liz Noelcke, Staff Writer

Recipe of the Week

Pumpkin Pudding or Creamy Pumpkin Pie

½ c. cold skim milk
4 pkg. T&H vanilla pudding or 1 pkg. sugar-free vanilla pudding
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 c. pumpkin (canned)
2½ c. Fat-free Cool Whip (thawed)

In a large bowl, beat milk, pudding mix, and spice with wire whisk for 1 minute. (Mixture will be very thick.) Whisk in pumpkin. Stir in whipped cream. Store in refrigerator. For pumpkin pie, put mixture into a reduced-fat graham cracker crust. Refrigerate and let set at least 2 hours.

Phase: 2 & 3

Free Weight Loss and Exercise Seminar

We are having a free weight loss and exercise seminar next Tuesday October 14 at 7:30 p.m. The seminar will last approximately 1 hour. Please bring your family and friends. We will have free recipes, product discounts, and program specials. The seminar is located in the back of the Studio 22 Private Fitness building. (4613 N. Wheeling)