Cottage Cheese Pork & Beans

Looking for an easy quick snack? Look no more!!! This combination sounds weird but it taste good!
1/2 c pork & beans, warmed up
1/4c cottage cheese, 2%
Mix and enjoy

Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 212
Carbs: 27g
Fat: 3g
Protein: 22g
Sodium: 849g
Sugar: 7g
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Spaghetti & Meat: The Healthy Way


Just for my low-carb day, I made this delicious spaghetti with meat. Instead of using regular pasta noodles, I used spaghetti squash. At the end this meal was not only delicious but low in calories!!!!

Yields 4 portions

Ingredients for Spaghetti Squash:

1 spaghetti squash
1/4 c parmesan cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp garlic powder

Procedure

1. wash and cut the squash lengthwise 
2. poke the outside of the squash multiple times
3. place in a safe bake dish with open side down
4. bake at 400 degrees for 35-45 min or until tender in the center
5. using mittens, remove from oven and turn around
6. still using the mittens, using a fork, remove the pulp of the squash, it comes out as spaghetti noodles
7. add reminder of ingredients

Ingredients for Ground Beef:

6 oz ground beef
1 green bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 medium yellow onion
2 tbsp salt

Procedure

1. wash veggies
2. cut veggies into cubes
3. place meat in pan, add veggies and brown
4. add salt
5. cook until done
6. top squash with the meat

Nutrition Facts per portion:

Calories: 158
Carbs: 6g
Fat: 11 g
Protein: 9g
Sodium: 655g
Sugar: 3g
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What Can I Do To Curb My Chocolate Cravings?

Source: The Craving Coachs


The best way to curb chocolate cravings is to enjoy it in moderation and to stick to the healthier dark chocolate that also contains lots of antioxidants.
Craving chocolate is also often an indication of a lack of certain nutrients such as iron, copper, magnesium and potassium. Let’s see what other foods you should be eating to make sure you get enough of these nutrients.

Iron – eat brown rice, whole wheat, liver, dates and beets
Copper – eat nuts (especially cashew), sunflower seeds, chickpeas, liver and oysters
Magnesium – eat peanuts, tofu, broccoli, spinach and soybeans
Potassium – eat apricots, bran wheat, raisins, figs, and baked potato with skin

I understand that sometimes you just have to have chocolate and the idea of eating some tofu or a slice of whole-wheat toast just won’t work. Grab a small piece of quality dark chocolate and savor it. Take your time, really taste the chocolate melting in your mouth and enjoy it without feeling guilty. This should take care of your craving and keep you from binging on a box of Hershey’s bars.
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