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Post-Workout Fuel! – Power Protein Parfait

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

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Ready in 5 minutes — Makes 1 Serving

This creamy treat makes an ideal meal after exercise because it combines high-quality protein (yogurt) with simple carbohydrates (from berries) to promote muscle growth. It also has an ample amount of omega 3’s (healthy fat from flaxseeds), which aid in muscle repair.

* 8 oz. plain non-fat Greek yogurt
* 1/2 cup uncooked ready-to-eat oatmeal
* 2 tbsp. ground flaxseeds
* 1/4 cup strawberries
* 1/4 cup blueberries
*Layer all ingredients in a tall glass and serve.

Nutrients per serving:
calories: 288, total fats: 6 g., saturated fat: <0.5 g., trans fats: 0 g., cholesterol: o g., sodium: 86 mg., total carbohydrates: 34 g., dietary fiber: 8 g., sugars: 6 g., protein: 27 g., iron: 6 g.
Oxygen Magazine December 2009




Mulled Pomegranate Orange Sipper Recipe

Thursday, November 5th, 2009
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Serves: 4 / Hands-on time: 5 minutes / Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients
* 2 c. unsweetened pomegranate juice
* Peel 1 orange
* 1/2 c. fresh orange juice
* 1/2 c. water
* 2 cinnamon sticks
* 6 cloves, whole
* 2 tsp. raw organic honey

Instructions
* Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepot over medium heat.

* Cover pot and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
* 2. Strain cinnamon sticks and cloves from liquid and divide mulled juice into mugs.
* 3. Serve with or without orange peel pieces in beverage, as garnish.

Nutrients per 6-oz. serving
Calories: 100; Total Fat: 0 g.; Sat. Fat: 0 g.; Carbohydrates: 24 g.; Fiber: 0 g.; Sugars: 15 g.; Protein: 1 g.; Sodim: 15 mg. Clean Eating Magazine, Nov / Dec 2009