A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

"To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."

-Buddha (c. 563 BC to 483 BC)
– a spiritual teacher from ancient India who founded
Buddhism

Friday, April 2, 2010

SELF WORKOUT IN THE PARK

Hello Ladies!!!

One of the first posts on this blog was about the SELF workout in the park in New York City. My sisters, mom, and I have been going for the past several years. It is a blast! I just purchased our tickets for this year. Check out the website for more information.

www.selfworkoutinthepark.com

This year it is Saturday May 8 in New York City, Central Park. Cost of tickets is $20. The person who purchases the tickets gets a freee year subscription to SELF magazine.

LEAN CHICKEN BITES

A healthy version of the ever so famous chicken fingers! Enjoy! (Liz)

INGREDIENTS:

2 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup egg whites
1/2 cup instant oats
1/4 cup slice almonds, crushed
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
Sea salt and ground pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Cut chicken into strips. Pour egg whites over chicken strips to coat.

2. In blender, combine oats, almonds, and seasonings. Place chicken strips in a large ziplock bag with oat mixture and shake.

3. Remove chicken from bag and place on baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes.

SKINNY DIP FOR CHICKEN

2 tbsp each Greek yogurt, low fat Ranch dressing and hot taco sauce. In a bowl, mix all ingredients together and serve.

PROTEIN PACKED SALSA CHICKEN

Hey Ladies! Hope you are enjoying this beautiful weather! Below is a very simple recipe for your slow cooker. Now you can go outside and bike ride, run, etc. and come home to a delicious healthy meal. Enjoy! (Liz)

Ingredients:

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
12 oz salsa
15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1-2 tbsp of taco seasoning
1 avocado, sliced

1. Place chicken breasts, salsa, beans, and taco seasoning into a slow cooker. Cook on low for 2 hours.

2. Serve with a slice of avocado.