Friday, April 3, 2009

AMAZINING WHOLE DIET DAY WITH DESSERT

Breakfast

(about 300 calories)Quick Breakfast PizzaCooking spray1 egg plus 2 egg whites1 whole-grain pita (5 inches), toasted2 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup grapesMake it: Spray skillet with cooking spray and scramble eggs. Top toasted pita with egg, cheese, and oregano. Broil for 5 minutes, until cheese is bubbling. Serve with grapes.

Snack

(about 150 calories)Spicy Peanut Spread on Celery1 tablespoon peanut butterCayenne pepper to taste 1/2 lime, juiced4 medium celery stalks Make it: Mix peanut butter, cayenne, and lime juice. (To soften peanut butter, microwave it for 30 seconds.) Spread on celery.

Lunch

(about 400 calories)Turkey, Mozzarella, and Basil Wrap2 small (6-inch) whole-grain tortillas3 ounces turkey 11-ounce slice part-skim mozzarella cheese, cut in half1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1 medium appleMake it: Fill tortillas with turkey, cheese, and basil. Serve with apple.

Dinner

(about 500 calories)Maple-Lime Salmon with Cilantro Couscous4 ounces salmon1 tablespoon maple syrup1 lime, juiced1/4 cup water1/4 cup whole wheat couscous1/4 cup chopped cilantroDash of salt and pepper 1 cup frozen broccoli, cooked1 teaspoon olive oilMake it: Put salmon on a cookie sheet. Mix maple syrup with lime juice. Pour over salmon and broil for 8 to 12 minutes, until fish flakes with a fork. Bring water and couscous to a boil, remove from heat, and cover for 12 minutes. Stir cilantro, salt, and pepper into couscous; serve with salmon and broccoli drizzled with olive oil.

Dessert

(about 150 calories)Sauteed Strawberry Sundae1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon honey1/4 cup sliced strawberries 1/2 cup light vanilla ice creamMake it: Saute vinegar, honey, and strawberries for 3 minutes. Top ice cream with warm berries.

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