michael s
(Michael S)
#1
it fat's kryptonite.
WAYS TO EAT MORE:
MIX WHEY PROTEIN POWDER into pancake or cookie batter.
STIR INTO COTTAGE CHEESE or oatmeal.
USE ITALIAN RICOTTA. Made from the whey of cheese making, it is lower
in fat than cheese, yet high in protein. Ricotta is not just for manicotti.
Toss it with pasta or with broccoli and eggs. Mix it with blueberries
for a crepe filling. Top a pizza with ricotta.
#12: Raspberries and Other Berries
POWER NUTRIENTS: Antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, tannins (cranberries)
FIGHTS AGAINST: Heart disease, cancer, obesity
TRY THESE, TOO: Blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries,
cranberries, apples, grapefruit, kiwifruit, and most other fruits
Depending on your taste, any berry will do (except Crunch
Berries). I like raspberries as much for their power as for their taste.
They carry powerful levels of antioxidants, all-purpose compounds that
help your body fight heart disease and cancer. The flavonoids in the
berries may also help your eyesight, balance, coordination, and short-
term memory. One cup of raspberries packs 6 grams of fiber and more
than half of your daily requirement of vitamin C. As a general rule,
darker and brighter fruits tend to have more vitamins, minerals, and
antioxidant compounds. And popular berries like raspberries,
blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries fall squarely into
this category.
Blueberries are particularly strong because they are loaded with the
soluble fiber that, like oatmeal, keeps you fuller longer and keeps your
