Lighten The Load

02/03/2012

Researchers have found that cancer cells exposed to megadoses of Vitamin D shriveled and died within a few days! Read this to learn more!

Can you treat cancer with nutrition? Here's what doctors are doing right now

02/03/2012

Change requires action!! If you want to be healthier, start today. You don't have to do it all at once, but do something!!

01/03/2012

Texas A&M women's basketball head coach Gary Blair and Aggie softball great Shawn Andaya were officially inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame (TSHOF) Wednesday night at the Ferrell Center.

01/03/2012

Awesome article to read!

Over the past 27 years there have been 0 deaths as a result of vitamin intake and over 3 million deaths related to prescription drug use in the USA alone.

01/03/2012

At Nu Skin, we demonstrate our difference through everything we do. Check out our legacy of innovation. Out of the products we included, which one is your favorite?

01/03/2012

29/02/2012

Consuming soda on a regular basis takes a toll on your body, but do you realize how many parts of your body are affected?

28/02/2012

Are you getting enough fruits and vegetables?? How about making a healthy juice to incorporate more into your diet!?

Making homemade blended juice (smoothies) is fun and easy!

28/02/2012

CRANBERRY SAUCED TURKEY
Pantry: Cornstarch (1. t), olive oil 1 (T), Low sodium soy sauce (1 T), Cranberry-orange sauce (1/2 c.), Toasted sliced albums (2 T.), Ground cinnamon (1/8 t.), cooking spray.

Refrigerator: Orange juice (1/4 c.), Turkey tenderloin steaks (1 #)

1. Oven: Preheat to broil.
2. Bowl: Add soy sauce and oil, whisk.
3. Broiler pan: Spray with cooking spray. Place turkey on the pan and brush with soy mixture.
4. Broil: 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 5 minutes; turn and brush with soy mixture. Broil 4 to 6 minutes more or until turkey is tender and no longer pink.
***Meanwhile***
5. Saucepan: Add orange juice, cranberry-orange sauce, cornstarch and cinnamon; whisk.
6. Cook: over medium heat, stir until thick and bubbly. Stir two minutes more. Spoon over cooked turkey and sprinkle with almonds,.

Yield: 4 servings.

28/02/2012

MINI MUFFULETTAS
Pantry: Rolls, whole wheat (4- 2oz.), Tomatoes, medium (2)

Refrigerator: Turkey salami, sliced (1/4 #), Turkey pastrami- sliced (1/4 #), Mozzarella cheese- sliced reduced fat (1/4 #), Mayonnaise- light (8 t.), Mustard- yellow prepared (4 t.), Olives- pimiento-stuffed sliced (4 oz.), Pickles, lettuce- leaf (4 leaves)

1. Strainer: Drain pickles and olives
2. Cutting Board: Halve rolls horizontally. Slice tomatoes. Chop pickles and olives; toss lightly on board to combine.
3. Assemble: Spread 2 t. mayonnaise on cut side of each roll bottom; and, 1 t. mustard on cut side of each roll top. Top each roll bottom with lettuce. Equally layer half of olive mixture, meats and cheese on top of lettuce. Repeat layer. Top with tomato slices and roll tops. Secure with picks, if desired.

Yield: 4 servings.

28/02/2012

NO-FLIP FRIED EGGS
Pantry: Salt and Pepper (to taste), cooking spray, water (2 t.)
Refridgerator: Eggs (8)

1. Skillet: Spray with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Prepare eggs in two batches, adding to the skillet 4 at a time.
2. Cook: When whites are set add 1 t. water; cover and cook to desired doneness (about 2 minutes for soft or 4 minutes for firm). Repeat method for remaining eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Yield: 4 servings

28/02/2012

Listen to this informative podcast where Faith shares her professional opinion of weightloss and making healthy choices.

We're into the second month of 2012 and many people are rethinking their New Year's resolution to lose weight. Our podcast is a delightfully frank conversation with Ms. Faith A. Lightfoot, President of Lighten The Load and an expert on weight loss and healthy living in women and children.