Carb-Loaded Foods to Avoid

Written by Inés de Sequera-22 May 2013
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Carbohydrate-rich foods worse than white bread.

Here are a few treats which we should not indulge in regularly, especially when we are watching our waistlines!

Specialty coffee drinks loaded with whipped cream, movie theatre popcorn, and toasted bagels... Every once in a while these foods aren't so bad. But the key phrase here is, once in a while. These are the kinds of treats that if we were to have repeatedly, we would have some health problems and a growing waistline to contend with!

Shape Magazine has compiled a short list of eight treats that are full of carbohydrates and sugars and generally not good to have on a regular basis. Some of them are very obvious (like those coffee drinks with their mounds of processed whipped cream), while others you may be surprised to find on the list!

Get informed, stay healthy and enjoy these treats, just once in a while... Carbs Without Cause: 8 Foods Worse Than White Bread

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Guilt-Free Personal-Sized Pizza

Written by Staff writer-15 October 2012
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Try this fabulous and healthy pizza recipe (with PGX!) from our friends over at webber naturals!

Yield: 1 Serving
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Topping your own pizza is a fun way to get your family involved in helping and creating their own dinner. Choose foods that supply lots of colour for maximum nutrition. When you don’t have the time to make your own dough, use 100% whole wheat pitas. They’re low in fat and not as thick as store bought pizza breads. They’re less expensive too!

Ingredients:

  • Pita bread, 100% whole wheat, low-fat. Choose ones that will hold your toppings nicely.
  • 1 can organic pizza sauce
  • Olive oil

Pizza Topping Options:

  • Cheese: Mozzerella, low fat shredded cheese, goats cheese slices, Asiago shredded cheese
  • Veggie options: Asparagus, fresh baby spinach leaves, fresh basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, small broccoli florets, kale (leaves only, discard stems), mushroom slices, green or black pitted olives, crushed garlic, onion and fresh or dried herbs like basil, oregano and chili flakes.
  • Meat Options: Cooked and chopped chicken breast, cooked shrimp, fresh Italian sausages. Healthiest choices are fresh, good-quality meat sources that are preservative and chemical free.
  • Dairy Options: Goat cheese, feta, low-fat mozzarella, asiago, blue cheese and other sharp cheeses.
Other ideas: choose just 3-4 ingredients that go together like: salsa, black beans, olives, cheese. Bake and top with fresh cilantro, 1 tbsp plain Balkan style yogurt and shredded lettuce with a squeeze of fresh lime. Or, add fruit like fresh pineapple chunks, thinly sliced peaches with milder cheese like goats cheese.

Directions:

  1. Brush the pita lightly with olive oil and top with sauce. Sprinkle 1 stick of PGX Daily granules onto sauce. Place a light layer of shredded cheese ontop of sauce. Top with your selected ingredients and finish the pizza by covering the top with more cheese.
  2. Bake 350° C on a cookie sheet until cheese melts. Approximately 15 minutes but keep watch as oven temperatures vary.
  3. You may choose to sprinkle PGX Daily on top, rather than mix into organic pizza sauce.

Enjoy and let us know how you like it!

Recipe and image courtesy of webber naturals.

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How to Make a Smoothie with PGX!

Written by Inés de Sequera-02 October 2012
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Build the Perfect Smoothie with PGX!

Read on and discover what goes into the blender!

This image says it all! When I make  smoothie, I always put in frozen berries, plain Greek yogurt, orange juice and PGX Daily Singles for fibre. But sometimes, I just want a different flavour! This infographic is full of options to pick from and will inspire a whole new smoothie, tailor made just for you!

Don't forget to add PGX to that list of smoothie power boosts! Give your smoothie a fibre boost! Don't know how much to add? Check out our post from the past, How Much PGX Should You Be Adding to Your Food, for more info!

Oh and one more thing! Right now you you can get a free BONUS pack of PGX Singles with purchase of PGX Daily in Canadian stores! Have a great Tuesday! Blend on, my friends.

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Enjoy Guilt-Free Strawberry Cannoli!

Written by Holly McLennan-27 September 2012
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You loved the guilt-free dessert so much that we're excited to bring you another, crazy good low-cal. dessert!

We absolulely believe that just because you're watching what you eat, it doesn't mean you have to deprive yourself of the foods you love. Just love them in moderation.

At only 188 calories this recipe will have you saying rock 'n rollie, bring on the Strawberry Cannoli! 

Strawberry Cannoli

Ingredients

  • 1 pint(s)  (12 oz) strawberries, rinsed, hulled and halved
  • 2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar
  • 1 tub(s)  (15 oz) whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 4 ounce(s) cream cheese
  • 1 cup(s) confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon(s) almond extract
  • 1 box(es)  (4 or 5 1⁄4 oz) sugar cones (12 cones)
  • 1/2 teaspoon of PGX
  • Garnish: chocolate mini chips and sliced strawberries

Directions

  1. At least 1 day before serving, proceed through Step 3. Line a colander and a medium-size strainer with a sturdy paper towel; set each in a bowl.
  2. Pulse strawberries and granulated sugar in food processor until coarsely chopped. Scrape into colander, top with a paper towel and refrigerate overnight to drain well (this is important). Clean processor.
  3. Put ricotta, cream cheese and confectioners' sugar in processor; pulse until smooth. Transfer to strainer, cover with a paper towel and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Just before serving: Prop cones upright in tall glasses partially filled with granulated sugar to support cones. Fold drained berries, almond extract and PGX into ricotta mixture. Spoon into a gallon-size ziplock bag. Cut 1⁄2 in. off a corner; pipe filling into cones and garnish. The sugar cones replace the usual pastry shells, which can be hard to make or find in stores.

Enjoy!

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Healthy Snacking on the Go!

Written by Inés de Sequera-11 September 2012
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Hey PGX'ers! It's Tasty Tuesday and we're snacking smartly on the go!

Keep it healthy even when you have no time to plan...

We've all been there before: you're running around doing errands, you're at the airport waiting for your next flight, you're at a rest stop, or you're at the movies, and then your stomach begins to talk. What do you do when you've forgotten to pack a snack and there's no way you'll make it to your next meal without a bite of something to tide you over? What do you buy when you feel the need to munch on something at the cinema?

It's simple to write a strict diet plan, but it's another thing entirely to follow it to perfection. This is where a little bit of knowledge can go a long way in helping you reach your goals and avoid sabotaging your efforts to live a healthy life. If you are at the movies, a gas station, the mall, in front of a vending machine, or other such fast food stops, knowing what to avoid will help you maintain healthy eating habits.

Learn the best picks, good options and the worst picks for snacking from Real Simple's Make Nutritious Snacking Choices on the Go!

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