***Recipe Alert: Avocado Jam Sandwhich***

My pleasure of eating not so common food pairs continue. Oh yes, lately for breakfast I've been having an avocado and fresh berries or all natural jam, on toast. I do ask you, is this combination really weird? Think about it, most people do have toast with butter. I'm just replacing the butter with an even more heart healthy,buttery spread of avocado. I do find this sandwhich to be a great combination of sweet and savory! You may actually want to try this out! Here are the deets: 2 slices of whole wheat or whole grain toast. 1/8th of a ripe avocado 1 teaspoon of an all natural jam ( I like Polaners Orange Marmalade) 1. Spread the avocado evenly on one slice of toast. 2. Spread the jam on the other slice of toast 3. Cut in half and enjoy! Total WW pts.: 4 What are you guys having for breakfast? PS: Ill post a pic up tomorrow!

***Yogurt Alert: Siggi's Icelandic Style Skyr

Good Morning Everyone,

I think it's been a while since we've had a Yogurt Alert. Boy, do I have a good one for you today! Siggi's Icelandic Style Skyr yogurt. Seriously, this yogurt is so thick, it's like softened cream cheese sweetened with a bit of agave nectar (a natural, low glycemic sweetner). Another plus, the yogurt is all natural, yes, no aspartame, sucralose, gelatin, preservatives, or high fructose corn syrup!! Just when you thought it couldn't get any better, check out these stats:

Cal: 120

Fat: 0

Fiber: 0

WW pts: 2

My favorite flavor is the orange ginger, and I plan on trying the blueberry today. The only downfall on this is the price. Each 60z. container can be between $1.50 - $2.50, depending on where you buy it from. I do think this is something you should try atleast once though! This also makes a great dessert, or you can even spread it on toast!

Delicious!!!

Tips for eating out when on a business trip or vacation

Don't let your outside adventures throw a pitch fork in you already wonderful healthy lifestyle! Just because you are on a business trip or on vacation, doesn't mean you need to go wild and raid the buffett. Just remember, you may be on a vacation, but your diet is not :-) 1. Keep yourself hydrated. Often thirst can be mistaken for hunger. Try to always keep a refillable water bottle with you and refill as needed! 2. Avoid anything saucey...especially cream saucey. You'll be setting yourself up with a caloric mess on this one. 3. Go for the grilled options. Oh yes, lean grilled proteins are your best bet here. Grilled chicken, grilled seafood, grilled beef. 4. If you are at a buffet, help yourself to a salad and clear broth soup. I've said it before and ill say it again, these will fill you up with minimal calories and will help you not over eat. 5. Keep healthy snacks on hand: almonds, apples, granola bars etc. You may not know what time you will be having lunch or dinner. You d Also don't want to be famished and eat all the high fattening high caloric food. Not only will the snacks keep you satisfied, but it also will not send your body into starvation mode! 6. When eating out, try to load up on the fruits and veggies. Remember may be on vacation, and you should enjoy yourself. If. You really want a high caloric dish, try to have only 1/2 or a 1/4 of the dish, and then something healthy on the side. 7. When I'm eating out, I sometimes only order two appetizers for my meal. This is very filling, the portions are great, its cheap, and I get two different things! 8. Let's face it, you may not be able to eat healthy all of the time, try to counter act this by walking or getting some other form of excersise in. I hope these tips help you on your next vacation or business trip!

***Recipe Alert: My Soutwest Bowl***

One serving of Perdue Honey Roasted shortcuts, diced

1/4c. Of fresh corn

1/2c. Of black beans

1 tomato, diced

1/4 red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 yellow or orange pepper, thinly sliced

Salt/ pepper to taste

2tb. Of balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon of EVOO

You cannot get any easier than this peoples, throw all of this in a bowl and mix it up! Let it stand for about 10 minutes before devouring, so the flavors can marry each other :-) This filling, nutritious meal has only 4 WW points! Make a big batch, and portion this out for lunch or dinner! If you guys have any request for healthy recipes please email me atkanwal.ullah@gmail.com Ciao!

Getting Your Workout On...

With summer practically here I think we are all working a littleharder to get our bodies awesomely toned. I thought I'd post a few practical ways for you to get you workout on! Tae-Bo - with a busy work schedule Billy and I have gotten to know each other again :-). In my opinion, nothing beats the original Tae-Bo, but there is Tae-Bo cardio and Tae-Bo bootcamp available. You'll get yourself a great heart pumping workout with these! Take a class - why not get your heart pumping and learn some new dance moves at the same time. That's exactly what I did when I took Bhangra classes in the city! There are an array of dance classes you can take and still get a great workout. Salsa, bhangra, and belly dancing are great ideas! Go traditional - lace up your running shoes and go for an hours speedwalk or a cardio pumping run! Gymin It - I still love going to the gym for my runs and stairmaster. However, if you are a member of a gym and feel like something different, look into the classes they have to offer. These days I see gyms are being pretty innovative in trying out new things. I've even seen a hula hoop class! Yoga - I personally have not tried this, but a lot of my friends are into Bikram yoga. According to them you do body challenging positions in a room over 100 degrees! I do think this is something that I'd like to try out! So, what do you guys do to workout? PS: I have a guest pass to the NYSC, if anyone wants to join me for aworkout, that'd be great!

Sapna Article is Out....

Hey Guys, Check out my article in Sapna Magazine: Good Food on a Budget :-) http://sapnamagazine.com/2009/good-food-on-a-budget/

Helpful Links...

Good Morning Everyone, I've updated my list of helpful sites that come in handy: www.calorieking.com -this site will give you the nutritional on stats on anything you can eat, even restaurant food (type in the name of the restaurant. www.fitday.com -this is a great free tool to help you keep track of your food, workouts, and weight. www.weightwatchers.com -TONS of info here, along with a points tracker and points calculator. http://www.healthydiningfinder.com/ - this is an awesome site for finding nutrition stats when eating out! http://www.indiacurry.com/nutrition/rotidosaidli.htm - Calorie count on some indian foods