Until I am able to pay-off my phone bill, I will be offline. They were nice enough to wait a month after cutting off my phone, to cut off my internet, so I was happy for a while.
It's hard to get to the library to use their pc because of our conflicting hours.
I hope you are all well.
Phyllis
January 17, 2009
January 13, 2009
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
1 Serving
These are high-protein pancakes and quite a treat!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Start to finish: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1 tsp canola oil
3 tbsp whole wheat flour
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a whisk until creamy.
2. Push the cottage cheese through a wire strainer into the egg in the bowl. Mix well.
3. Add the oil and flour. Mix well.
4. Lightly oil a skillet and place over low heat. When the skillet is hot, spoon the batter into the skillet making four pancakes. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
5. Serve with applesauce, apple butter or your favorite whole fruit jam.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
272 calories
11 g total fat (3 g sat)
217 mg cholesterol
20 g carbohydrate
23 g protein
3 g fiber
523 mg sodium
-Recipe reprinted with permission of DrWeil.com.
1 Serving
These are high-protein pancakes and quite a treat!
Prep time: 10 minutes
Start to finish: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1 tsp canola oil
3 tbsp whole wheat flour
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a whisk until creamy.
2. Push the cottage cheese through a wire strainer into the egg in the bowl. Mix well.
3. Add the oil and flour. Mix well.
4. Lightly oil a skillet and place over low heat. When the skillet is hot, spoon the batter into the skillet making four pancakes. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Cook 2-3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.
5. Serve with applesauce, apple butter or your favorite whole fruit jam.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
272 calories
11 g total fat (3 g sat)
217 mg cholesterol
20 g carbohydrate
23 g protein
3 g fiber
523 mg sodium
-Recipe reprinted with permission of DrWeil.com.
Quote of the Day
January 13, 2009
Quote of the Day
"Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else."
– Judy Garland
Quote of the Day
"Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else."
– Judy Garland
January 12, 2009
Spinach and Ginger Ricotta
Spinach and Ginger Ricotta
1 Serving
This light, low-carbohydrate breakfast or lunch dish combines two of Dr Weil's favorite ingredients - greens and fresh ginger. Baby spinach or other baby greens work great in this recipe.
Start to finish: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup spinach leaves (or other greens) torn
1 egg
1 egg white
1 tsp fresh grated ginger root
1 tsp Italian or other seasoning mix
1 tbsp salsa
Instructions:
Tear up the spinach leaves and steam very briefly. (Put the torn leaves in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup of boiling water, cover the saucepan, turn off the heat and allow to steam for about 3-5 minutes. Baby spinach leaves take just 3 minutes.) Fold into the beaten eggs with the grated ginger, salsa and seasoning. Cook on a non-stick pan sprayed with cooking spray, turning as needed until the eggs are set.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
105 calories
5 g total fat (1 g sat)
187 mg cholesterol
3 g carbohydrate
10 g protein
1 g fiber
204 mg sodium
- Recipe reprinted with permission of DrWeil.com.
1 Serving
This light, low-carbohydrate breakfast or lunch dish combines two of Dr Weil's favorite ingredients - greens and fresh ginger. Baby spinach or other baby greens work great in this recipe.
Start to finish: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup spinach leaves (or other greens) torn
1 egg
1 egg white
1 tsp fresh grated ginger root
1 tsp Italian or other seasoning mix
1 tbsp salsa
Instructions:
Tear up the spinach leaves and steam very briefly. (Put the torn leaves in a small saucepan with 1/4 cup of boiling water, cover the saucepan, turn off the heat and allow to steam for about 3-5 minutes. Baby spinach leaves take just 3 minutes.) Fold into the beaten eggs with the grated ginger, salsa and seasoning. Cook on a non-stick pan sprayed with cooking spray, turning as needed until the eggs are set.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
105 calories
5 g total fat (1 g sat)
187 mg cholesterol
3 g carbohydrate
10 g protein
1 g fiber
204 mg sodium
- Recipe reprinted with permission of DrWeil.com.
January 11, 2009
RECIPE ~ Chocolate Ricotta
Chocolate Ricotta
Two 1/4-cup servings
This high-calcium "pudding" has the benefits of cocoa and cinnamon - and the flavor of Mexico. Experiment with different brands of ricotta - they have different textures and flavors.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup lowfat ricotta cheese
2 tbsp mild honey
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
2. Scoop into small dessert dishes and serve.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
145 calories
3 g total fat (2 g sat)
11 mg cholesterol
24 g carbohydrate
10 g protein
2 g fiber
100 mg sodium
- Recipe reprinted with permission of DrWeil.com.
Two 1/4-cup servings
This high-calcium "pudding" has the benefits of cocoa and cinnamon - and the flavor of Mexico. Experiment with different brands of ricotta - they have different textures and flavors.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 cup lowfat ricotta cheese
2 tbsp mild honey
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
2. Scoop into small dessert dishes and serve.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
145 calories
3 g total fat (2 g sat)
11 mg cholesterol
24 g carbohydrate
10 g protein
2 g fiber
100 mg sodium
- Recipe reprinted with permission of DrWeil.com.
Quote of the Day
January 11, 2009
Quote of the Day
"Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. The third is to be kind."
– Henry James
Quote of the Day
"Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. The third is to be kind."
– Henry James
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