A Food Rx For A Healthy Heart!
NBC's big hit-"The Biggest Loser" is already back for another season,
just in time to help viewers get in shape for Spring and Summer.
One of the most popular segments is when they teach the participants
how to cook and prepare food-without all of the fat and calories.
One dessert they gave the participants (on a past show)
was not only great tasting, but heart healthy as well.
The dessert: "Biggest Loser Raisin' the Bar Brown Rice Pudding!"
Rice Pudding good for you? Absolutely!
In fact, eating brown rice (not white) can help keep harmful plaque
from attaching to delicate artery walls. And less plaque means a lower
chance of having a heart attack.
So, look below, and make this less harmful decadent dessert
for family and friends.
The Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 1/4 cups cooked short-grain brown rice*
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk, 12 oz. can
1/3 cup light agave nectar
2 omega-3 eggs, lighlty beaten
2 tbsps. cornstarch
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
*Soak the brown rice in cold water for 30 to 60 mins. before cooking-why?
Soaking causes the rice to germinate, which more than doubles the
concentration of nutrients, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
The Directions: Place medium nonstick pot over medium heat.
Add fat-free milk, rice, evaporated milk, agave nectar,
eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla to pot. Cook mixture, stirring
constantly, about 5 to 7 mins. or until thickened to consistency
of a thick gravy (but not as thick as a pudding); it will thicken slightly
even more when refrigerated.
Divide mixture evenly among 8 (1/2 cup) or 4 (1 cup)
ramekins or custard cups. Divide raisins among them.
Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate
ramekins for about 4 hrs. or overnight. And just before
serving, stir the rice pudding to distribute raisins evenly.
Calories for 1/2 cup- 180
Calories for a full cup- 360
Fat 2 g. for 1/2 cup
Fat 4 g. for 1 cup.
Trans fat- O g.
Cholesterol for a 1/2 cup- 54 mg.
Cholesterol for a full cup- 108 mg.
That's it- A low-cal treat from one of television's biggest hits.
Enjoy it now and show off your "beach body" in 4 or 5 months.
Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!
NBC's big hit-"The Biggest Loser" is already back for another season,
just in time to help viewers get in shape for Spring and Summer.
One of the most popular segments is when they teach the participants
how to cook and prepare food-without all of the fat and calories.
One dessert they gave the participants (on a past show)
was not only great tasting, but heart healthy as well.
The dessert: "Biggest Loser Raisin' the Bar Brown Rice Pudding!"
Rice Pudding good for you? Absolutely!
In fact, eating brown rice (not white) can help keep harmful plaque
from attaching to delicate artery walls. And less plaque means a lower
chance of having a heart attack.
So, look below, and make this less harmful decadent dessert
for family and friends.
The Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 1/4 cups cooked short-grain brown rice*
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk, 12 oz. can
1/3 cup light agave nectar
2 omega-3 eggs, lighlty beaten
2 tbsps. cornstarch
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
*Soak the brown rice in cold water for 30 to 60 mins. before cooking-why?
Soaking causes the rice to germinate, which more than doubles the
concentration of nutrients, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
The Directions: Place medium nonstick pot over medium heat.
Add fat-free milk, rice, evaporated milk, agave nectar,
eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla to pot. Cook mixture, stirring
constantly, about 5 to 7 mins. or until thickened to consistency
of a thick gravy (but not as thick as a pudding); it will thicken slightly
even more when refrigerated.
Divide mixture evenly among 8 (1/2 cup) or 4 (1 cup)
ramekins or custard cups. Divide raisins among them.
Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate
ramekins for about 4 hrs. or overnight. And just before
serving, stir the rice pudding to distribute raisins evenly.
Calories for 1/2 cup- 180
Calories for a full cup- 360
Fat 2 g. for 1/2 cup
Fat 4 g. for 1 cup.
Trans fat- O g.
Cholesterol for a 1/2 cup- 54 mg.
Cholesterol for a full cup- 108 mg.
That's it- A low-cal treat from one of television's biggest hits.
Enjoy it now and show off your "beach body" in 4 or 5 months.
Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!
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