Healthy Weekend Barbecue Recipe

Grilled Oyster Shooters 

The weekend is almost here, so we asked PGX staffers what they planned to do this weekend. A surprizing number were pulling out the BBQ for some summertime grilling.

We found this high rated recipe on AllRecipes and at only 32 calories per oyster this is a healthy, grilling treat. The oysters are cooked right in the shell and seasoned with lemon juice, hot sauce and  Worcestershire sauce. You could substitute hot sauce for salt and pepper if you like your spice on the mild side.

Always be careful when you shuck an oyster. Here are some great step-by-step instructions on how to shuck an oyster. Once you get the hang of it you’ll be enjoying oysters in no time!

Got a great recipe you’d like to share? Sound off in the comments or let us know on our Facebook page!

 

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Tasty Tuesday : Overnight Oats for Breakfast

When it’s hot and humid outside, who really wants to cook?

Here’s a breakfast recipe that I rely on that is super easy and requires NO cooking. Summer is here and I’m melting during the nights and the last thing I really want to do is cook when I get up. Thinking about even pulling out a frying pan makes me want to run for the pool. You can whip these ingredients all together the night before and it sets overnight. The crisp and cold oats are ready and waiting for you to eat in morning.

What is also great about this recipe is you can customize it in so many ways. Add in different fresh fruit each morning and it’s a whole different breakfast meal! I like to make it into a breakfast parfait. I layer the overnight oats with fresh fruit and honey drizzled on top. My favourite tip I’ve learned is to add PGX singles. This helps me feel full long into the morning. Make sure to add the PGX into the oats right before you are going to eat them. I’ve heard others are using the PGX Satisfast (Protein Powder) in the oats just like the PGX singles I added. This gives them an extra dose of protein in their meal. Perfect for building those strong muscles and keeping you full longer! I think I’m going to try the Chocolate PGX Satisfast in my next batch.

Recipe Source: Oh She Glows

Classic Overnight Oats

Ingredients (1 serving)

?1/3 cup regular oats

?1 cup almond milk, and more if needed

?1-2 tablespoons chia seeds

?1 ripe banana, peeled and smashed

?1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Mix together all ingredients in a bowl and place in fridge overnight. In the morning, add your desired toppings and serve without heating!

Let us know how you create your breakfast meal with overnight oats in the comments below or on our Facebook Page.

 

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Free PGX Events!

Hey PGX’ers! We’ve got some fun and free events in Ontario!

Where will you be this month? Come hang out with us and consult with dietitians for free! 

If you are in Toronto, Mississauga or Milton, Ontario, we’ve got PGX events you’ll love! This month there will be a registered dietitian to answer your questions about PGX, fibre and your health for free at participating Loblaws and Real Canadian Superstores! Not only will you have a chance to get your questions answered, you can also get free samples and coupons!

Don’t miss out! Here are the details:

Loblaws, 650 Dupont St. Toronto M6G 4B1

Dietitian: Melanie Byland

When: Feb. 15th 3:30 to 7:30pm, Feb. 27th 3:30 to 7:30pm

Loblaws, 60 Carlton St. Toronto M5B 1J2

Dietitian: Nema McGlynn

When: Feb. 17th 3:00 to 7:00pm, Mar. 2nd 2:00 to 6:00pm

Real Canadian Superstore, 820 Main St. Milton L9T 0J4

Dietitian: Karolina Otto

When: Feb. 13th 4:00 to 8:00pm

Real Canadian Superstore, 3045 Mavis Rd. Mississauga L5C 1T7

Dietitian: Jenille Hutchinson

When: Feb. 16th 3:30 to 7:30pm

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The Unsugar-Coated Truth

14 (Not So) Sweet Facts About Sugar and Your Health

Linked to conditions such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes and more, sugar may not be so sweet after all. Read the infographic to gain insight on how much sugar you should limit yourself to per day – if any.

Add PGX to your meal routine for support with weight loss and in balancing and controlling your blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

 

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How to Make a Smoothie with PGX!

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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The London 2012 Olympics

Welcome back to another week of PGXs’ Thursday Obsessions!

PGX is obsessed with the London 2012 Olympics and the inspiration that it provides the world.

The London 2012 Olympics are finally here, so it’s no wonder that this week we’re obsessed with The Games! Like many people around the world, I’ve been tuning into the 2012 Olympic Games since they began last Friday in London. And like many people, I’ve become obsessed with watching the world’s greatest athletes achieve the seemingly impossible, day after day!

Personally, I find that witnessing these extraordinary athletes achieve their personal bests is incredibly inspiring (nevermind that some of their bests are breaking Olympic Records!). Watching an athlete who has given a sport their all, finally reap the benefits of all of their hard work is inspiring. Not that I believe that the Olympic Games are anywhere in my future, but I find myself wanting to challenge myself in my workouts. I want to run faster, longer and train harder. Here’s to hoping that I can hang onto that Olymic Inspiration when the Games are finished!

Some of my favourite Olympic sports to watch are gymnastics (how DO they do all that?!) and volleyball. What are your favourites to watch? Do you find that the Olympics inspire your workouts?

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Salad in a Jar!

This is an easy and convenient way to make salads-to-go!

Bring your salad to have along side a sandwich at lunch, on a picnic or anywhere. You can either eat the salad from the jar or tip it out into a bowl or onto a plate. Just take it and shake it when you?re ready to eat.

The secret to jar salads is to keep the dressing on the bottom, then layer your ingredients from most hearty, such as carrots to least. Just make sure your greens are on top! Here are a couple of recipes ideas to get you started. Sprinkle with PGX Daily Singles for a great source of fiber and much more.

Balsamic Chicken Salad
Dressing: Mix balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Layer it with: Cold, cooked chicken, chopped walnuts, apple, celery and onion. Top with leaf lettuce. For a vegetarian option, use tofu instead of chicken.

Hearty Spinach Salad??
Dressing:
Select your favorite dressing.
Layer it with: Carrots, cucumber, celery, hard-boiled egg, tomato, walnuts or almonds. Top with baby spinach.

Summer Salad
Dressing:
Mix in 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/8 cup lemon juice and dash of salt.
Layer it with:  Cold, grilled chicken, pecans, fresh raspberries and blueberries, and crumbled goat cheese (optional). Top with arugula or Boston lettuce. For a vegetarian option, use grilled tofu instead of chicken.

 

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Homemade Snack: Beet Chips!

Got a craving for chips? Try something different!

Let’s give the potato a break and try homemade beet chips instead!

Every once in while I just crave that satisfying crunch of chips. But when you buy them from the store, most of the time all you can find are potato chips.  Maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, modified corn starch, swiss cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)… not exactly typical ingredients you can find in the store, right?

So let’s go back to the root of the potato chip and use beets instead! All you need are beets, vegetable oil and an oven! The best thing about making these at home is that you can control how much oil you use. Not a fan of frying? Try a straight to baking method and let us know how it goes!

How To Make Beet Chips :

  • Peel and slice beets very thinly or use a mandolin
  • Fry beets in vegetable oil at 350 degrees, for about 2-4 minutes
  • Transfer to a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes

Cool and enjoy!

 

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Toast to a Healthy New Year!

Cheers to a new year!

It’s 2012 and it’s time to get healthy.

What better way to start a healthy new year than with a fabulous delicious and low-calorie dessert recipe?! If you’ve got weight loss on your mind this year and a major sweet tooth (I know I do), then you will love this recipe. Believe it or not, but it is possible to drop the extra pounds without depriving yourself of all the truly scrumptious treats of life!

So, cin cin! Salut! Cheers to 2012 and to the success of our health goals!

Yield: 2 Servings

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 2.5 Hours

This low calorie dessert is the perfect guilt free ending to a delicious meal. It has all the class and decadence of French cuisine with less than 100 calories.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sparkling white grape juice
  • 5 grams PGX Daily Singles (2 sticks)
  • 2/3 cup raspberries and blueberries

Directions

  • Wisk PGX Daily granules into the cup of sparkling white grape juice until fully blended.
  • Stir until mixture begins to congeal (about 5-7 minutes)
  • Divide mixture evenly into 2 glasses full of berries (1/3 cup of berries per glass)
  • Allow to set in fridge for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve and enjoy!

Note: Can be used with champagne and sparkling wine but due to the increased acidity, you must increase PGX to 1.5 scoops and refrigerate for longer.

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size: ? cup

  • Calories: 87
  • Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbs: 20g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Fibre: 4g

Did you know?

White grapes contain resveratrol, which is a high potency antioxidant that has been touted as the ultimate protector against heart disease. Try sparkling red grape juice for an extra boost in antioxidants!

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Learn to Love Exercise with PGX!

Guess what?! Exercise can be fun!

Here are 7 tips for people who hate to exercise…

I’m pretty sure we’ve all experienced, at some level, the lack of motivation to exercise. In fact, I don’t really like exercising. I like the idea of it but when it comes down to actually working out, I am a professional procrastinator and avoider! But exercise doesn’t have to be draining, tricky, frustrating or dreaded. Here are seven very easy to follow tips that will help those of us who do not like exercising!

Best Tip for Couch Potatoes (like me!):

If you don’t like to work out or go to the gym, choose an activity that is fun! I don’t go to the gym, so I get my exercise by dancing regularly, at least three times a week! I go to dance classes but who says you can’t work up a sweat dancing in the kitchen?!

For six more tips, check out Oprah’s 6 Tips for People Who Hate to Exercise and you might just find yourself falling in love with regular exercise!

 

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