Ingredients: Serves 4 2 small zucchini 1 lb cooked hamburger 1 - 16 oz can of stewed tomatoes 1 cup of sliced mushrooms 1 - 6 oz can of tomato paste 1 16 oz package of ricotta cheese 1/2 cup skim mozzarella shredded 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded 1 tablespoon green onion, minced 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder, ground sage, pepper & salt Directions: Preheat oven to 375 F. Coat a with nonstick spray. Slice zucchini thinly … [Read more...]
One-sided Argument
November 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I have a friend who likes to make sure I am "keeping it real" and most times he is very good at cutting through the muck. His comment to me was" why was I promoting Atkins as a healthy choice?" He did have a valid point. I did not mean to promote Atkins parse, I only wanted to have a open discussion about that particular life style choice. I have not added additional "styles" that can be just as educational. I have definitely been remiss in offering further information. Every body is … [Read more...]
Atkins Diet Basics
November 27, 2009 By 8 Comments
The Atkins diet is not a new phenomenon. The diet first appeared in the late 1970s and has grown popularity in recent years in response to the low-fat diet craze. As dieters had trouble with low-fat plans, they searched for a new solution and Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution book found a new audience. What are the basic principles of the Atkins diet? The Atkins diet is based on a theory of why we get fat. According to Dr. Atkins, the over-consumption of carbohydrates and simple sugars leads … [Read more...]
Atkins Induction Rules
November 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The Induction phase of the Atkins diet is one of the most important stepping-stones to successful weight loss. In addition to the list of acceptable foods, there are a few rules that are important to follow during this period of the diet. 1. You need to eat four to five smaller meals. In order to stave off carbohydrate cravings, you’ll need to constantly keep your body running on the proteins and vegetables on the plan. Never skip meals and never go more than six waking hours without eating. 2. … [Read more...]
Low Carb Dieting For Successful Weight Loss
November 11, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Low carb dieting has become fashionable in recent years especially with the publication of the Atkins diet. Losing weight is a goal for so many people and everybody is looking for the quick and easy way to lose weight. Some people do not need to lose weight at all but still get stressed over a couple of pounds. Others need to lose for medical reasons and may have one hundred pounds or more that they want to shed. There are many different diets out there including low carbohydrate diets and the … [Read more...]
Tantra Yoga Meditation
November 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Tantra yoga meditation is often practiced this way: A tantra devotee sits calmly and purifies mind and heart of wayward thoughts and desires. The devotee then senses the life force within his or her being and gradually, through imagination and feeling, directs the life force to rise up the spine, from the tailbone into the neck and then into the forehead. When considerable life force is gathered in the forehead, the tantra yogi, through practice, directs that the life force move out from the … [Read more...]
