Made to Crave

Coming December 2010!!



Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food
By, Lysa TerKeurst

This past February 2010 Lysa TerKeurst came to speak at Feminar. She was incredible. During one of the breaks backstage I heard her talking about a new book that she was working on, concerning our relationship with food. I have been waiting to hear about when this book would become available. Well after some research I found it! I just so excited for the book to become available this December and the video sessions will be available in January 2011.

This is some of what Zondervan had to say about this book,
"Made to Crave is the missing link between a woman’s desire to be healthy and the spiritual empowerment necessary to make that happen. The reality is we were made to crave. Craving isn’t a bad thing. But we must realize God created us to crave more of him. Many of us have misplaced that craving by overindulging in physical pleasures instead of lasting spiritual satisfaction. If you are struggling with unhealthy eating habits, you can break the “I’ll start again Monday” cycle, and start feeling good about yourself today. Learn to stop beating yourself up over the numbers on the scale."

When it comes to weight loss we need God to give us the strength and self-control it takes to succeed. I'm sure I will pre-order this book or ask for it on my Christmas List. I will let you know what I think after I have a chance to read it myself!

Jamaican Barbecue Sauce

Jamaican Barbecue Sauce
Source: SIOUXHOCKEY01

Ingredients
1 bacon strip, halved
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions
In a saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Discard bacon or save for another use. In the drippings, saute the onions and jalapeno until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cool. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 cups.

2 tablespoons equals 61 calories, 1 g fat, 1 point

Nature Valley Granola Thins Crispy Squares

Just in case you have not heard there is a new snack on the block! I learned them on the Hungry Girl newsletter yesterday. They are Nature Valley Granola Thins Crispy Squares.



This is what Hungry Girl had to say about them, "We love Nature Valley's Crunchy Granola Bars but sometimes wish they weren't packaged in twos. Enter these individually wrapped flat snacks! With a layer of either Dark Chocolate or Peanut Butter, each has 80 - 90 calories, 4 - 4.5g fat, 75 - 85mg sodium, 10 - 11g carbs, 1g fiber, 6g sugars, and 1g protein (POINTS® value 2*). Nice!"

I also found a coupon to save $.75 on One Nature Valley Granola Thins Crispy Squares. I have not tried them yet, but I plan to do that this next week. If you have tried them, what do you think?

Breakfast Sausage Quesadillas

Breakfast Sausage Quesadillas
Source: Southern Living, AUGUST 2004

1 (12-ounce) package 97% fat-free ground pork sausage
Vegetable cooking spray
1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 (15-ounce) container Southwestern-flavored egg substitute
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
6 (10-inch) whole-wheat or white flour tortillas
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream
3 green onions, chopped
Salsa (optional)

Instructions
Cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain sausage and pat dry with paper towels. Return to skillet and stir in hot sauce; set aside.
Cook egg substitute in a large skillet coated with vegetable cooking spray over medium-high heat without stirring 1 to 2 minutes or until it begins to set on bottom.

Draw a spatula across bottom of skillet to form large curds. Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened and moist. (Do not stir constantly.) Remove skillet from heat.

Spoon sausage, egg substitute, and cheese evenly over half of each tortilla. Fold in half, pressing gently to seal. Lightly coat both sides of tortillas with cooking spray.

Cook in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat, in 3 batches, 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Top evenly with sour cream, green onions, and, if desired, salsa. Serve immediately.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

10 pointsplus+ per serving

Walking With a "Partner"

Here is the latest email from Dr. Jacobs.

The Best Walking Partner
By RealAge

Having trouble finding time for your daily 30-minute walk? Then make a date with this old pal: your dog.

Studies have shown that dog ownership has some decided health benefits, not the least of which is that a furry friend helps get people into better shape -- even more so than a human walking partner!

See Spot Walk
Researchers at the University of Missouri wanted to see just how helpful it was to walk with a dog. So they assigned seniors to one of three walking programs: walking with a dog, walking with a friend, or walking alone. And they found that the people who hoofed it with a canine companion increased their walking speeds by an impressive 28 percent. People strolling alone or with a human companion only upped their speeds by about 5 percent.

The Canine Effect
Why did the dog walkers have so much more spring in their steps? The researchers posit that dog walking improved the seniors' balance and confidence, making them want to walk even more. Add to this the fact that pet owners tend to handle stress better, be more emotionally stable, and make fewer trips to the doctor than pet-free people, and you've got a lot of reasons to thank your pooch for his presence.

Crab Quesadillas

Crab Quesadillas
Source: Cooking Light, APRIL 2004

These finish in the oven under the broiler. If you prefer, brown them in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray. Serve sour cream and salsa on the side.

Ingredients
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
3/4 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas

Instructions
Preheat broiler.
Combine first 6 ingredients, stirring well. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese over each tortilla. Divide crab mixture evenly among tortillas. Fold in half, pressing gently to seal.

Place the filled tortillas on a baking sheet. Broil for 1 minute or until the tortilla is lightly browned.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 quesadilla)

Nutritional Information:
Calories 275; Fat 8.6g; Protein 18.5g; Carbohydrate 30g; Fiber 2g
Points+ 7

Tilapia Tacos with Peach Relish

Tilapia Tacos with Peach Relish
Source: Cooking Light, AUGUST 2006

Salsa:
2 cups finely chopped peeled peach (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced

Remaining ingredients:
1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 pound tilapia, cut into 2-inch strips
Cooking spray
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas

Instructions
To prepare salsa, combine first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature.
Preheat oven to 375°.

Combine panko, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Add fish to bowl, tossing to coat. Place fish in a single layer on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until desired degree of doneness, turning once.

Heat tortillas according to package directions. Divide fish and salsa evenly among tortillas.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 tacos and about 1/2 cup salsa)

CALORIES 250 FAT 4.1g FIBER 3.5g POINTS 5