Posted by Alicia Leeds on Fri, Sep 25, 2009 @ 05:39 PM
If you are looking for a quick and easy way to get in your protein and your veggies- look no further than this yummy HMR 5 Bean Casserole recipe. Best of all, this delicious recipe can be recreated on the go - in your favorite restaurant or at the local salad bar. Sure - bring your HMR Entree with you! Remember - no one cares about what you are having to eat as much as you care about your weight.
Posted by Alicia Leeds on Mon, Sep 14, 2009 @ 12:14 PM
If you love the sweet and tangy taste of pineapple - this HMR shake is for you. (Remember you can use any HMR shake, HMR 120, HMR 500, HMR 800, or HMR 70+. It's easy and delicious and will give you a head start on your day, or the pick me up you need in the middle of the afternoon. Try adding rum and coconut extracts for a Pina Colada (more ice, less water) or a tablespoon of Fat Free Sugar Free Cheesecake Jello pudding mix for a Pineapple Cheesecake Shake. Yum!
Posted by Alicia Leeds on Tue, Jul 28, 2009 @ 02:30 PM
Ever feel like you can't get full enough? Well, here's a way to deal with the hungry horrors without busting your calorie budget. This easy recipe gives you tons of volume - an HMR Chicken Soup (counts as a shake on your record keeping) plus an HMR Entree, and 2 full cup servings of veggies - all for about 350 calories.
Studies show that people who eat soup for lunch eat fewer calories throughout the day - up to 400 calories less. That can really make a difference when you are working on weight management.
Chop this recipe for about 5 seconds in the blender for a savory chicken bisque that you can eat now (and reheat later).
And that's Soup!
Posted by Alicia Leeds on Mon, Jul 27, 2009 @ 01:21 PM
If you are like me, you delight in desserts! And, growing up in New England, dessert means ice cream. Check your labels - most gourmet ice cream will provide you with 250-350 calories per 1/2 cup serving! Don't fool yourself about those yummy cones you have at the neighborhood take out - most of these are at least a cup of creamy calories packed into a crispy waffle. That'll cost you. Have you done enough physical activity to burn off a 700 calorie ice cream cone today? (That's about 3 hours walking for me...) If the answer is no - and I suspect it is... try this delicious HMR Pudding Parfait instead. For fewer calories than the average scoop and plenty of protein (28 gms) and fruit to boot - you have a high volume, nutritious dessert to sink your sweet tooth into. Enjoy!
Posted by Alicia Leeds on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 @ 08:05 PM
Are you a volume eater? Think you can't eat Italian and still lose weight? Think again. Make this recipe in less than 2 minutes and you are on your way to a delicious, filling Italian meal. Add even more veggies like peppers, onions, spinach or green beans...Volume?!! Now that's what I'm talking about!
Posted by Alicia Leeds on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 @ 07:44 PM
Sometimes you just need a little something extra to get you through the day. Here's a low calorie dessert that puts a twist on the baked apple. Make this recipe after dinner, or any time you want to have your just desserts!
Posted by Alicia Leeds on Tue, May 19, 2009 @ 07:02 PM
Lots of fancy coffee drinks have more calories than a meal, but none can offer the nutrition you'll get in a delicious HMR Cafe Mocha.
Use HMR 500, HMR 800, or HMR 120 chocolate or vanilla, mix with your favorite brewed coffee and voila! Healthy wake up to go!
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Posted by Alicia Leeds on Mon, May 11, 2009 @ 12:04 AM
This summer drop a bomb on boring weight loss foods - A Cherry Bomb that is...
All HMR shakes can be made with diet sodas - just remember to always add the shake mix to the soda and not the other way around!
Polar makes a wide variety of diet sodas inclusing chocolate fudge, cream soda and rootbeer! Try them all for a new twist on an old soda fountain favorite.
Posted by Alicia Leeds on Sun, May 03, 2009 @ 03:11 PM
It's hard to find anything at a Mexican Take Out for less than 800-1200 calories. Fried tortilla stuffed with beef or chicken will bust your diet budget - but even the veggie entrees are often sauteed in oil and packed with high fat cheese and sour cream! The beans are usually cooked in lard or some other animal fat which means hidden calories galore!
Try this quick and very healthy Mexican Salad using the HMR entree, Mexican Enchilladas with Beef, instead. It comes in at about 500 calories - and you can dice it and spice it by adding more veggies, too, like chopped peppers, salsa, avocado, tomatoes, black, red or pink beans and onions.
If you like frozen corn instead of canned, simply pour the corn in a strainer and run hot water over it until it thaws (and you can eat the HMR Mexican Enchillada entree at room temp - or just slightly heated if you prefer a cold salad). Canned corn sometimes has sugar added - so always read the label!
Finish off the HMR Mexican Enchillada Salad with a healthy sprinkle of cilantro for a cool, authentic flavor.
Chop all the veggies and set the table for a family buffet. This is a quick and easy meal the whole family will enjoy!