Get a Jump On Your Day!

gluten free hot cerealPrep Time 30 minutes or fewer:

Equal parts quinoa, millet, and amaranth yield a rich, creamy hot cereal that has endless possibilities. Doctor it up with the flavor suggestions (right), or make it ahead for reheat-and-serve breakfast ease on busy mornings. The ratio used in this basic recipe is 1 cup (total) grains to four cups liquid. To make a batch that stays smooth and creamy for 4 days in the fridge, increase the grain-to-liquid ratio to 1 to 5, or 1 cup grains to 2½ cups milk plus 2½ cups water.

  • ⅓ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup millet, rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup amaranth, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups low-fat milk or vegetable milk
  • ⅓ tsp. salt

Heat quinoa and millet in large saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes or until fragrant and toasted, swirling often. Stir in amaranth, then milk or vegetable milk, salt, and 2 cups water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 to 40 minutes, or until most of liquid is absorbed and cereal is creamy.

http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/the-ultimate-gluten-free-hot-cereal/

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Spice Up Your Weekend

5 Ingredient Friday Cajun Chicken!

5 Ingredient Friday Cajun Chicken!

Bright green cilantro tops this cumin-spiced chicken with an extra dimension of flavor. Round out the meal with Chili-Lime Corn on the Cob.

Prep: 2 minutes; Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Cooking spray
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (10-ounce) can mild diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
3/4 cup (3 ounces) preshredded reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. Preheat broiler.

2. Heat a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides of chicken evenly with 1/2 teaspoon cumin and salt; cook 6 minutes on each side or until done. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.

3. Add 1/4 teaspoon cumin and tomatoes to pan; cook 1 minute. Return chicken to pan; spoon tomato mixture evenly over chicken. Sprinkle evenly with cheese; broil 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with cilantro.

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/cumin-spiced-chicken-with-chunky-tomato-sauce

Bye-Bye to 100 Calories!

Ways to Burn 100 Calories

Here are just a few ways you can burn about 100 calories. Again, the exact amount of calories you burn will vary depending on your weight and the intensity at which you do the activity.

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In 10 minutes

  • Jump rope continuously
  • Play a quick game of racquetball
  • Swim laps without stopping
  • Play a short tennis game (singles)
  • Ski down that black diamond run
  • Shovel snow

 In 15 minutes

  • Tread water
  • Lift weights continuously
  • Enjoy a short aerobics class
  • Walk uphill Paint a small room—or part of a big one!
  • Clean a gutter

 In 20 minutes

  • Rake leaves
  • Wash and wax the station wagon or SUV
  • Walk briskly through the mall
  • Take a leisurely bike ride
  • Adopt a highway and volunteer to pick up trash

In 30 minutes

  • Slow dance or ballroom dance continuously
  • Put up holiday lights outside the house
  • Push your child in a stroller
  • Take the dog for a walk

– See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/fitness/types-of-activity/ways-to-burn-100-calories.html#sthash.anG5xPht.dpuf