Monday, 12 October 2015

Light and Easy BLT Wrap

Who doesn’t love a warm, crunchy BLT? Our waistlines, that’s who. The calorie, sodium and fat counts that bacon packs is unreal — but if you find the right cut and bake it rather than fry it, you’ll have less to worry about in the nutrition department. At only 184 calories per wrap, it might be tough not to make this every day!



Pro tips:
  • If you don’t have a rimmed baking sheet, just make sure to fold up the edges of the foil to make rims. That way, the run-off bacon fat won’t spill into the oven.
  • Mix things up by using a yellow tomato instead of red to help yourself  bulk it up with a different type of lettuce leaf (like Romaine), or add arugula!

Recipe: Light and Easy BLT Wrap
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 wrap
Ingredients
  • 8 slices center-cut low sodium pork bacon
  • 4 Flatout® Light Original Flatbreads
  • 4 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 8 Iceberg lettuce leaves
  • 1 large tomato, sliced in 8 thin rounds
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, and place a cooling rack on top of the foil.
  2. Lay the bacon strips on the rack, and bake for 10-15 minutes, until desired crispness.
  3. To assemble the wraps: spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each wrap and layer 2 lettuce leaves, 2 slices of bacon, and 2 slices of tomato.
  4. Roll up like a burrito, slice in half and eat immediately.
Nutrition Information
Per Serving: (1 wrap)
Calories: 184
Calories from fat: 86
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 13mg
Sodium: 499mg
Carbohydrates: 19g
Fiber: 6g
Sugar 1g
Protein: 14g
WWP+: 5

http://www.skinnymom.com/recipe-light-and-easy-blt-wrap/

Saturday, 10 October 2015

How To Fix Low Back Pain & Sciatica.



The SI Joint and Pain Associated with the Lower Back.
Lower back pain, sciatica, and piriformis syndrome are all extremely painful and it seems as though many people have the symptoms related to these conditions, but the methods of relief are all very different.

Robin A. McKenzie was a PT and a specialist in reducing the pain associated with disc issues. The conditions often result in a pain that radiates from the glutes down to the toes and all throughout the leg. The sensation is a tingling or numbing pain that hurts whether you are sitting, standing, walking or even lying down.

The exercise shown in this video is known as the McKenzie press up and has helped to alleviate the pain I had and took the peripheral pain and centralized it to my mid to lower back which is a GOOD SIGN!

DISCLAIMER
Medical Disclaimer: This video is not designed to, and does not, provide medical advice. All content, including text, graphics, images and information available on or through this web site are for general informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You take full legal responsibility for whatever decisions you make regarding your own health. This material is offered solely for educational purposes. The suggestion is that you think clearly for yourself and make your own decisions, with the input of a licensed health professional should you choose to consult one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoNW3TnAT3Y


Perform Hamstring Stretches To Relieve Back Pain.



Many people suffer from lower back pain due to tight hamstrings. The most effective way to prevent a pulled hamstring or a hamstring strain is to properly perform hamstring exercises, lower body stretching exercises, and lower back exercises on a regular basis. This will greatly prevent one from experiencing hip pain, leg pain, and/or numbness in the legs and feet. Outlined in this video is a simple hamstring stretch to relieve lower back pain. I recommend performing 2-3 sets for 20-30 seconds on each side.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko6F7bO09Mo

Skinny BBQ Chicken Kabobs

Enjoy the Summer by turning on the grill and cooking these delicious Skinny BBQ Chicken Kabobs. Look for reduced-sugar barbecue sauce to lower the sugar content and reduce calories when preparing. Pair these yummy kabobs with a delicious side of vegetables and you have a quick and easy meal that you whole family will enjoy.



Soak wooden skewers in water 15-20 minutes before using. Wrap ends with foil before grilling to prevent them from burning. If using metal skewers, use just 1 metal skewer when assembling each kabob.

Skinny BBQ Chicken Kabobs
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 8-10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 2 skewers
Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • ½ cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned in it's own juice
  • 2 medium-sized red bell peppers, cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • 1 medium-sized white onion, cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • ½ cup reduced-sugar BBQ sauce
  • 3 Tbsp reduced-sugar frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
Instructions
  1. Soak 8 wood skewers in water for about 15 minutes.
  2. Heat grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Thread chicken alternately with pineapple, onion, and pepper onto skewers.
  4. In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce and orange juice concentrate. Brush ½ of sauce evenly onto threaded skewers.
  5. Grill 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is done, turning and brushing occasionally with remaining sauce.
Nutrition Information
Per Serving: (2 skewers)
Calories: 203
Calories from fat: 30
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Sodium: 527mg
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar 12g
Protein: 23g
Calcium: 0%
Iron: 10%
WWP+: 5

http://www.skinnymom.com/skinny-barbecue-chicken-kabobs/

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