From: Food Network
Pumpkin Rice Pudding
Prep Time: 25 min
Inactive Prep Time: 8 hr 0 min
Cook Time: 1 hr 10 min
Level: Easy
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
2 cups water
1 cup arborio rice
3 cups reduced-fat (2%) milk
1 cup solid-pack pure pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375F.
Bring the water to a boil in an ovenproof 4-quart saucepan. Stir in the rice and cover. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the rice is nearly cooked, about 20 minutes. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, pumpkin, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. While the rice is still hot, add the pumpkin mixture to the saucepan and stir well to combine. Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake until the liquid has reduced by about a third and the mixture is foamy and bubbling, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir well to combine all the ingredients. Transfer to a large bowl, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight. The pudding will keep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of cinnamon.
Serving size: 1/2 cup rice pudding and 1 1/2 tablespoons whipped cream
Per Serving:Calories 240; Total Fat 6 g (Sat Fat 3.5 g, Mono Fat 1.5 g, Poly Fat 0 g); Protein 4 g; Carb 42 g; Fiber 1 g; Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 120 mg
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Healthy Tips
Read this article on how to not overeat:
Tips To Divest Yourself Of Overeating - Eating Right - 101WeightLoss.com
Tips To Divest Yourself Of Overeating - Eating Right - 101WeightLoss.com
Monday, October 18, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Weighing In
Ok drumroll please today I weighed in at 305. I've lost 6 pounds since last week! I really couldn't believe it at first. I told my mother I was going to weigh myself again tommorrow. She gave me a good talking too which I'm thankful for. She told me in so many words I can be self defeating with my thoughts. That deep down I think I won't be successful. This has to change. I have to have hope and believe in myself. Yes it's true I haven't been successful in the past losing weight but that doesn't mean I can't be successful in the future. So I'm letting this victory soak in I'm doing great and it feels so good. I admit I was holding my breath but now I can exhale. Thank you Jesus!!
Thursday, October 14, 2010
What's Weighing You Down?
Ok I've been on weight watchers now for two weeks and it's going well. I actually for once feel like I may be able to keep the weight off. This program isn't really about dieting but it teaches me about portion sizes and making better choices. I love that I don't have to give up my foods I love. I can still have them but in moderation.
On another note I love my blog "Weighing In" not only because it gives helpful information to aid in losing weight but because it's cleansing for me to talk about my feelings on this weight loss journey. It's like having an online journal. I would like to express my gratitude for my readers, you help me to keep going. I picture your faces and what you may be going through and it encourages me to know I'm not alone. Ok your turn what's been weighing you down?
On another note I love my blog "Weighing In" not only because it gives helpful information to aid in losing weight but because it's cleansing for me to talk about my feelings on this weight loss journey. It's like having an online journal. I would like to express my gratitude for my readers, you help me to keep going. I picture your faces and what you may be going through and it encourages me to know I'm not alone. Ok your turn what's been weighing you down?
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Healthy Recipes
*Please note you can use I can't believe it's not butter instead of butter to cut calories.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Healthy Tips
*Please note the information I received below regarding fruit is from an email & had no way of verifying facts. So before changing diet in any way please check with doctor first. Thank you.
EATING FRUIT... It's very informative
We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.
What is the correct way of eating fruits?
IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! * FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.
FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.
In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil....
So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc. actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.
There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight
When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.
But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!
KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.
ORANGE: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.
WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene, the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium
GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content.. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.
Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer! Can u believe this?? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE': (THIS IS NOT A JOKE!) Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.
Read this.....It could save your life!!
EATING FRUIT... It's very informative
We all think eating fruits means just buying fruits, cutting it and just popping it into our mouths. It's not as easy as you think. It's important to know how and when to eat.
What is the correct way of eating fruits?
IT MEANS NOT EATING FRUITS AFTER YOUR MEALS! * FRUITS SHOULD BE EATEN ON AN EMPTY STOMACH.
If you eat fruit like that, it will play a major role to detoxify your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.
FRUIT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD. Let's say you eat two slices of bread and then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it is prevented from doing so.
In the meantime the whole meal rots and ferments and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil....
So please eat your fruits on an empty stomach or before your meals! You have heard people complaining every time I eat watermelon I burp, when I eat durian my stomach bloats up, when I eat a banana I feel like running to the toilet, etc. actually all this will not arise if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. The fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas and hence you will bloat!
Graying hair, balding, nervous outburst, and dark circles under the eyes all these will NOT happen if you take fruits on an empty stomach.
There is no such thing as some fruits, like orange and lemon are acidic, because all fruits become alkaline in our body, according to Dr. Herbert Shelton who did research on this matter. If you have mastered the correct way of eating fruits, you have the Secret of beauty, longevity, health, energy, happiness and normal weight
When you need to drink fruit juice - drink only fresh fruit juice, NOT from the cans Don't even drink juice that has been heated up. Don't eat cooked fruits because you don't get the nutrients at all. You only get to taste. Cooking destroys all the vitamins.
But eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice. If you should drink the juice, drink it mouthful by mouthful slowly, because you must let it mix with your saliva before swallowing it. You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how radiant you look!
KIWI: Tiny but mighty. This is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E & fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange.
APPLE: An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants & flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C thereby helping to lower the risks of colon cancer, heart attack & stroke.
STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits & protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.
ORANGE: Sweetest medicine. Taking 2-4 oranges a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent & dissolve kidney stones as well as lessens the risk of colon cancer.
WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. They are also a key source of lycopene, the cancer fighting oxidant. Other nutrients found in watermelon are vitamin C & Potassium
GUAVA & PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content.. Guava is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. Papaya is rich in carotene; this is good for your eyes.
Drinking Cold water after a meal = Cancer! Can u believe this?? For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this 'sludge' reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to cancer It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.
A serious note about heart attacks HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE': (THIS IS NOT A JOKE!) Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they are asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Let's be careful and be aware. The more we know the better chance we could survive.
A cardiologist says if everyone who gets this mail sends it to 10 people, you can be sure that we'll save at least one life.
Read this.....It could save your life!!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Weighing In
Great news! I lost two pounds this week on WW. Last week I weighed in at 314, this week I'm at 312. My goal for this week is to kick it up a notch by exercising. I know I still haven't been exercising yet, a shame I know. But I'm going to get my act together I promise.(smile) Have a blessed weekend!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
What's Weighing You Down?
I had a stressful day yesterday and was tempted to overeat but thankfully I held out. I just told myself what do you want more some junk food or to be happy when you step on the scale Friday. I need to see that I lost weight on Friday. I am tired of the rollercoaster going up and down. I need to see some real results.In the past I have always eaten to soothe myself when I was upset. I need to find to find another way to deal with my stress level besides eating so I can be successful in the long run. Maybe I can start working out whenever I'm stressed to blow off some steam. Turn a bad habit into an healthy one. Well enough about me. What's Weighing You Down?
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Weighing In
Ok good news I finally got my new scale and it's a Weight Watchers scale! (smile) Since I haven't weighed myself in like a month. I will use my weigh in today as my starting weight. My weight today is 314 pounds. It's like 14 pounds more than when I last weighed in but I'm not tripping because my other scale was older and I believe this new one is more accurate, closer to the one they have at the doctor's office. So it's what it is, I embrace the truth so I can move forward. This is the beginning for me not the end. I have every confidence in myself this time I will be successful with my goals. Weight Watchers isn't a diet but it's a lifestyle change. WW is teaching me how to eat.
Weight Watchers calculates your goal weight at 5% of your current weight which is 286. I like this because it's an attainable short term goal. Of course my ultimate goal is alot smaller than 286, but it's baby steps until I reach the ultimate goal which is 150.
I can't believe I'm actually saying this but I'm looking forward to weighing in next Friday because I know I will see weight loss. I can do this one day at a time and one pound at a time. God Bless you!
Weight Watchers calculates your goal weight at 5% of your current weight which is 286. I like this because it's an attainable short term goal. Of course my ultimate goal is alot smaller than 286, but it's baby steps until I reach the ultimate goal which is 150.
I can't believe I'm actually saying this but I'm looking forward to weighing in next Friday because I know I will see weight loss. I can do this one day at a time and one pound at a time. God Bless you!
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