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CAROLINA HOT GRITS ANDSAUSAGE

This 5-minute breakfast trims fat by using vegetarian “sausage.”
(Number of Abs Diet Powerfoods: 2)

3 TABLESPOONS INSTANT GRITS

2 FULLY COOKED VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST SAUSAGE PATTIES, THAWED

AND CRUMBLED

3/4 CUPFAT-FREE MILK

SALT AND GROUND BLACK PEPPER

HOT SAUCE, TO TASTE

1 SLICE LOW-FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE

1. Combine the grits, sausage, and milk in a large microwavable bowl.

2. Cover with vented plastic wrap or a loose lid and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring

halfway through cooking.

3. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Top with the cheese. Cover and microwave on high for 30

seconds or until the cheese has melted.

Makes 1 serving.

Per serving: 449 calories, 30 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate, 20 g fat (6.4 g saturated), 1,471 mg

sodium, 3.6 g fiber

How to Pick a Better Yogurt

Some yogurts contain up to 36 grams of sugar per serving, about as much as a can of soda

pop. Here are some tips for finding the best yogurt for your body.

SHOOT FOR MORE PROTEIN Greek yogurt contains up to 18 grams of protein per

serving (three times the amount in some regular yogurts).

HUNT FOR CALCIUM Choose a yogurt that contains at least 20 percent of your daily

calcium needs.

KEEP THE CALORIE COUNT AROUND 100 Plain yogurt contains a relatively small

amount of natural sugar and hovers around 100 calories. The sweeter flavored fruit yogurts

can contain 170 calories per serving.

MAKE IT BETTER If you want a sweeter yogurt, add a healthy sugar, like blueberries and

raisins. Toss in some walnuts or almonds for added nutrition.