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  • Avocado and Yogurt Dip with Jalapeño and Cilantro

    Avocado and Yogurt Dip with Jalapeño and Cilantro

    June 2, 2010 / Recipes, Sides, Snacks

    This dip recipe is a good substitute for creamy cheese sauces often served with tostada chips (the chips you find in nachos buried under all the meat and cheese) Regular tomato salsa is also low-cal, but this dip offers a bit of extra zing for those who like guacamole. It uses non-fat yogurt just to keep down the calorie count. 1 16-ounce container plain nonfat yogurt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 large avocado, peeled, halved, pitted, coarsely chopped 4 tablespoons [...]

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  • Day 53 – The Gender Gap Part IV

    Day 53 – The Gender Gap Part IV

    May 27, 2010 / 100 Days of Starvation, The Gender Gap

    “A happy life is one which is in accordance with its own nature.” ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca 198.1 lbs I’m a reasonably manly guy. Broad shouldered and square jawed, I served 8 years in the army and only rarely have an emo moment – with that in mind, I have a confession. I like yogurt. *whew* there, I said it. And ya know what? I’m not alone. I know a few Lance Armstrong types who compete in cycling events, and [...]

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  • Day 49 – Break It Down Now

    Day 49 – Break It Down Now

    May 23, 2010 / 100 Days of Starvation, Dieting, Things You Can Do, Tips

    “Mirror, mirror, on the wall, tell me mirror what is wrong? Can it be my de la clothes or is it just my de la soul?” ~ De La Soul 200.6 lbs. I shouldn’t have written that title. Now I have early 90′s rap/dance music stuck in my head *facepalm*. Does anyone have a cure for Fu Schnickens? Anyhow, back on day 43 I wrote about 10 tips for healthy, effective weight loss including eat 5-6 times a day, watch [...]

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  • Salmon with Creamy Mustard Sauce

    Salmon with Creamy Mustard Sauce

    May 20, 2010 / Entrées, Recipes

    This dish sounds impressive, but it’s incredibly easy to make, healthy, flavourful, and can be ready in 15 minutes. Hot & easy is what it’s all about. Well, except for dates you bring home to mama. The Barefoot Contessa makes something very similar with red snapper (very tasty!) and crème fraiche. Yogurt is lower in fat (Salmon has fat in the skin – nutritious, omega 3 rich fat that’s good for you) and easier to come by, and the salmon [...]

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