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 A
low-glycemic index diet is made up of minimally
processed grains, vegetables, healthy fats, legumes and
fruits. It comprises of 40% of daily calories from
carbohydrates, 40% from fat, and 20% from protein. Catch up more this week on,
The Low-Glycemic Index Diet: Preferred Choice for Weight
Loss.
-In fitness,
Namita
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Hot Fitness Tip
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 Many
people unconsciously hold their breath while stretching.
This causes tension in your muscles, which in turn makes
it very difficult to stretch.
To avoid this, remember to breathe slowly and easily
during your stretching.
This promotes blood flow and increases the delivery of
oxygen and nutrients to your muscles. Breathing slowly
and easily also helps to relax your muscles, which makes
stretching easier and more beneficial. This will ensure
that your stretching is safe, and that you gain the
greatest possible benefits.
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Words of Inspiration
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If you could
 If
you could change anything in the world, what would it
be? If you could truly make a difference in the lives of
those around you, how would you do it?
If you suddenly realized that today was like no other,
with each moment a special, priceless and irreplaceable
treasure, how would you spend it? If the world was
depending on you to move it forward, what would your
first step be?
If you could clearly see tomorrow, how would it look? If
you could create tomorrow just the way you wanted, what
would it be like? If you could tell others exactly what
you thought, what would you say? If you knew you could
not fail, what would you attempt?
The truth is, you can do all these things and more.
Every moment is your opportunity, every situation is
your starting point. Think of the very best you would do
if you could. Then make it happen, because you can.
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Success Quote
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 "The ability to discipline yourself to delay gratification in the short term in order to enjoy greater rewards in the long term is the indispensable prerequisite for success."
Brian Tracy
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Healthy Recipe
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Strawberry & Cheese Refrigerator Pie
Makes: 8 servings
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Nutritional Information:
Per serving:
Calories: 262cal,
Protein: 3 g,
Fat: 11 g,
Fiber: 2 g,
Sodium: 219mg.
Courtsey: AICR |
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Ingredients:
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1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker piecrust,
preferably whole-wheat
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4 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese
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1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
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2 Tbsp. extra-fine sugar
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1 tsp. grated lemon zest
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1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
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1 lb. strawberries
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1/2 cup strawberry fruit spread
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1 tsp. lemon juice, optional
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Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Place crust on baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely. This can be done 8 hours ahead.
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Place cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lemon zest and vanilla in small bowl. Blend until combined and smooth, using hand mixer on medium speed or wooden spoon. Spread cheese mixture evenly over bottom of piecrust. Refrigerate until set, 1 to 2 hours.
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Just before serving, cut off tops of strawberries. Halve largest, prettiest ones and place in bowl. Cut remaining berries lengthwise in quarters and place in another bowl. Melt fruit spread in bowl in microwave, or in small saucepan over medium heat, stirring often. Mix in lemon juice, if using, and divide hot fruit spread between two bowls of berries. Using fork, toss until fruit is coated and glistening.
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Spoon quartered fruit into the center of pie over cheese, turning most pieces cut side down as you spread them out.
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Arrange larger halves in circle around edge of pie, with flat side facing rim of crust and points toward the center of the pie. Spoon on any fruit spread remaining in bowls to fill in open spaces. Serve pie within 1 hour.
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Article of the Week
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 A new study challenges the notion that a “calorie is just a calorie” by finding
that diets reducing the surge in blood sugar after a meal are preferable for
weight loss, praising the low-glycemic index diet. In order to keep energy
expenditure at a high rate, the study researchers suggest a low-glycemic load
diet as a more effective way to burn calories at a higher rate after weight
loss.
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