Recipes for better health

[ArjukanpoKarate]

Originally posted by Aaron Suave
Arju, how is soy bacon? Im Vegetarian (been almost a year) and am looking for new ideas not to have the same bland thing. Does it taste like real bacon?

have you ever tried Boca?

It's been awhile since I've had soy bacon, but it was really good. I can't remember if I've had Boca or not.


I'll ask my friend, who is a Vegetarian, what kind of Soy Bacon she likes best.

[ArjukanpoKarate]

Originally posted by The Jake
This is awesome.

I miss you making me this stuff.

Can't wait for you to make me a nice batch of protein pancakes when I get off the plane back to LA.... *hint* *hint*

- The Jake

I'll see what I can do, Babe. :lovers:

[handjobs4dollars]

banana protein shake's sound good.

[ArjukanpoKarate]

Pasta Salad

This I just made for my fam and they all loved it. I give this dish 5 stars.

Serves 4
Prep time 5-10 min
Cook time 10-15 min

1 bag bowtie pasta (about 12 ounces)

4 tablespoons slivered almonds

1 cup nonfat sour cream

2 tablespoons nonfat mayonnaise

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar

1 cup green grapes

1 cup red grapes

2 stalks celery, chopped fresh mint

Salt and pepper if you like


Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to bag instructions. Drain and place in a bowl.

While pasta cooks cut up grapes, celery and mint.
Add sour cream, mayonnaise and vinegar to the pasta and toss to coat noodles. Fold in grapes, celery, almonds, and mint. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Very easy and really good.

Nutrition Score per serving (2 cups) 470 calories, 11% fat (6g), 74% carbs (87g), 15% protein (18g), 3g fiber, 125mg calcium, 4 mg iron, 110mg sodium.

[ArjukanpoKarate]

Pina Colada Pick-me-Up

A low-cal morning wake-up shake

Pineapple is rich in vitamin C and folate. Flaxseed oil provides Omega-3 fatty acids - brain food to start theday. Tofu is a good protien source, provides the creamy texture and lowers bad (LDL) cholesterol.

Serves 2

Prep time 5 min

1/2 cup lowfat silken tofu

3/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks

1/2 cup lowfat coconut or pina colada flavor yogurt

1 tablespoon flaxseed oil

1/4 teaspoon coconut extract

1/3 cup water


In a blender mix tofu and pineapple chunks on whip setting for about 20 sec, until well incorporated. Next, add yogurt, flaxseed oil, coconut extract and water. Continue to whip for 15 sec. Freez leftovers.

Nutrition Score per serving ( 7 ounces ) 132 calories, 45% fat (7g), 49% carbs(16g), 6% protein (2g), 292 mg calcium, 33 mg sodium.

[Magic Man]

Originally posted by ArjukanpoKarate
So here is my mom's recipe for Tuna Salad or Sandwiches.

2 or 3 6oz cans Tuna
1 tablespoon dried minced onion or 2-3 green onions diced small
1/2 cup celery, diced small
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2-3 boiled eggs (if you want)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to your taste
About 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard

Mix in a bowl
Eat by it's self or put it on two pieces of bread.

Hope you like it.

hooray for arju!

[The Golden Bear]

Originally posted by Aaron Misery

have you ever tried Boca?

I love Boca Aaron.

LOVE it.

[ArjukanpoKarate]

Peanut Butter Power-up

Serves 1

Prep time 5 min


1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 cup lowfat vanilla frozen yogurt
1 tablespoon silvered or sliced blanched almonds
2 teaspoons flaxseed oil
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/3 cup lowfat milk


In a blender mix peanut butter and frozen yogurt on whip for about 5 seconds. Add almonds, flaxseed oil and almond extract and whip for 5 seconds. Add milk and whip for an additional 5 seconds.


Nutrition Score per serving (7ounces):
369 cal, 57% fat (26g), 31% carbs (32g), 12% protein (12g), 272mg clacium, 1.9g fiber, 213mg sodium.

[ArjukanpoKarate]

TTT

More to come very soon

[DOGGx0]

thank you VERY much. my 20 lb stomach can use some good dieting.