I just LOVE avocados! When I found this recipe in the Prevention magazine, I tried it and it is now one of my favorite lunches. It is healthy and tasty to boot! Try it and let me know what you think. The following recipe serves 4.
1 c. mashed avocado
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 tsp green pepper sauce (Tabasco), optional
1 c. baby spinach
10 oz. grilled or roasted chicken breast, sliced
1 mango, peeled, pitted, and sliced (about 1 cup)
4 small whole grain rolls, split (2 oz. each)
(when buying rolls, check the calorie count and aim for 150-108,
on the nutrition label.)
1. Combine avocado, lime juice, and green pepper sauce, if using, in small bowl. Spread top and bottom halves of rolls with 2 tbsp. each of the avocado-lime mixture.
2. Layer 1/4 cup of the spinach, one-quarter of the chicken, and 1/4 cup of the mango on bottom halves. Top with other halves of rolls.
3. Enjoy!
Nutritional info per sandwich
367 calories, 29 g. protein, 41 g. carbs, 8 g. fiber, 11 g. fat, 2.5 g. sat. fat, 60 mg. cholesterol, 355 mg. sodium.
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Hi Tricia,
I've been stalking your blog for a while now! When I finally get a minute to call you, it's way too late. Here's my question:
When doing strength training, is it better to do some cardio before, to warm up the muscles? Or could I get away with doing some stretches before and doing my cardio at home, afterward?
I live in Allen and would love to talk with you, but man these kids have me going a million miles a minute!
I totally understand not having a moment to breathe...being a single mom and business owner, need I say more? If you ever want to chat I take calls as late as 9:00, so once you have the kids in bed, please feel free to give me a call. And if you have a moment during the day, you can try then as well. If I don't answer, leave a message and I will return your call. Take time for yourself!
With that said...I am a huge believer that you should have warm muscles before you strength train. If you go into it cold, you risk injury. That includes stretching. If you want to stretch before you exercise, please warm up first. It does not need to be anything intense, or long in duration. A good 5 minute walk will do the job, pumping the arms while walking, to make sure you get all of the major muscles and joints sufficiently warm.
I hope that helps...and please call when you have a moment.
Tricia
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