FUNK'S FIT FOOD - WALNUTS

I‘m not sure how many of you are vegetarians, but if you are, you might already know that walnuts are one of the few plant sources of alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 essential fatty acid responsible for burning fat.

While many of us get enough omega-3 fatty acids from eating salmon and tuna, walnuts are extremely convenient. This healthy snack full of protein and healthy fats is one of my favourite snacks; in fact, I’m eating some as I write this article. So pick some up the next time you are at the grocery store and use these as one of your between meal snack.

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CINCO DE MAYO - LOW FAT SHRIMP FAJITAS

Low Fat Shrimp Fajitas

Although higher in cholesterol than many other types of seafood, shrimp are low in saturated and total fat, and can certainly be enjoyed as part of a low fat diet. These low fat shrimp fajitas are a nice alternative to the usual chicken or beef variety.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Ingredients:
· 4 whole wheat tortillas
· 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
· 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
· 1/2 tsp cumin
· 1 tsp chili powder
· 2 garlic cloves, crushed
· 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
· 2 tsp canola oil
· 1 medium, onion sliced vertically
· 1 red or yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into strips


Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap tortillas in foil and warm them for 15 minutes.

Combine cilantro, lime juice, cumin, chili powder and garlic in a glass bowl. Add shrimp, stir well and marinate for 15 minutes.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet. Sauté onion and pepper for a 3-4 minutes, until softened.

Remove vegetables from skillet and keep warm. Add shrimp with the marinade; sauté until just pink, about 3 minutes. Return vegetables to the skillet and cook for 1-2 more minutes, until heated through.

Spoon mixture on to warmed tortillas, top with fat-free sour cream and salsa as desired.

Serves 4.


Per Serving: Calories 312, Calories from Fat 51, total Fat 5.6g (sat 1g), Cholesterol 170mg, Sodium 555mg, Carbohydrate 36.9g, Fiber 4.4g, Protein 28.4g

Courtesy
Fiona Haynes
Low Fat Cooking Guide

FUNK'S FIT FOOD - BLUEBERRIES

Their colour gives them away. Blueberries boast high amounts of anthocyanins, the potent antioxidants found in black beans, red grapes and pomegranates, among other fruits and vegetables. Besides aiding recovery, these antioxidants maintain the integrity of body tissue by counteracting the deleterious effects of free radicals. Their only drawback can be their price, particularly since the more expensive organic blueberries contain higher levels of antioxidants.

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