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A Homemade Cure-All Detox Juice

May 7, 2013 | By Marissa Gold

We’ve all heard of the Master Cleanse — a mix of lemon juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper — designed to flush out your system and promote weight loss. Well, whether it’s healthy to exist only on that drink is debatable, but the ingredients themselves certainly have their benefits.

Warm water with lemon is one of the healthiest things you can possibly drink. And cayenne pepper gives your metabolism (and your sinuses) a little kick. I started sampling various “spicy lemonade” formulas at NYC juice bars, and found that I felt amazing after drinking these concoctions — usually during the afternoon slump (instead of an unhealthy snack) or as a detox when I felt like I was getting sick.

I decided to create my own, taking hints from other juices I liked — as well as my own wisdom as an armchair naturopath (translation: person who follows health news and is not a doctor). Here’s my cure-all juice that I make to energize, relax, and pump up my immunity:

-Squeeze half a lemon into a water bottle
-Grate about 1/2 teaspoon of fresh ginger (or more) into the bottle
-Sprinkle a pink of cayenne pepper and two pinches or turmeric on top
-Add 1/2 teaspoon of raw honey
-Fill the rest of the bottle with filtered or spring water, shake well, and drink throughout the day

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David Kirsch’s Guiltless Barbecue Burger

March 29, 2013 | By Marissa Gold

David Kirsch is a celebrtity fitness expert and wellness guru who trains Heidi Klum, Anne Hathaway, and most of the Victoria’s Secret models you’ve been using as “weight loss inspiration” before swimsuit season. And while exercise is important to shape your body and burn calories, diet is crucial to losing and maintaining weight.

David shared his Guiltless Barbecue Burger recipe with us so that we can all look forward to lighter cookouts this summer (and lighter numbers on the scale as a result!):

Ingredients:
4 ounces lean ground buffalo meat
4 ounces lean ground turkey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons low-sugar, low-sodium barbecue sauce
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
Nonfat vegetable-based cooking spray

Instructions: Mix all ingredients (except cooking spray) in a large bowl. Form into two patties. Spray a barbecue grill or nonstick skillet and turn heat to medium-high. Place the patties on the grill/skillet and cook about 8 minutes per side (yields medium temperature). Ensure burgers are cooked through before serving.

Nutrition Per Serving:
185 calories
33 grams of protein
8 grams of carbohydrates
3 grams of fat
1 gram of saturated fat
4 grams of sugar

About this expert: David Kirsch is a celebrity trainer, the founder of New York’s award-winning Madison Square Club, the creator of a popular line of nutritional supplements, and the author of five books, including the bestselling The Ultimate New York Diet. Visit DavidKirschWellness.com for more information.

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Kale and Portobello Lasagne Recipe

January 16, 2013 | By Marissa Gold

Courtesy of Food Network Kitchens

Good news: Lasagne doesn’t have to be unhealthy!

Instead of preparing it with mostly noodles and cheese, stuff it full of healthy vegetables like kale and portobello mushrooms. By simply changing the ratio of ingredients, you can dramatically impact the fat and calories of traditional lasagne.

Experiment with low-fat ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, or even goat cheese and feta. Veggies like spinach and sundried tomatoes taste delicious, too.

Ready to try it? We love this recipe from Food Network Kitchens.

Per Serving:

Calories: 290

Fat: 11 grams

Saturated Fat: 4 grams

Protein: 19 grams

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Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal Recipe

December 21, 2012 | By Marissa Gold

Keri Glassman, our Spa Week Expert on nutrition and diet, has a new book, The New You (and Improved!) Diet. It’s chock full of advice, recipes, and meal ideas, including a cleanse, a full 8-week meal plan, and the 8 rules that Keri shares with her private clients to help make weight loss easy.

There’s also priceless advice from Keri, a top nutritionist who’s seen it all and knows what really causes diets to fail. “Stress derails more diets than anything else I know,” she shares. “This book will teach you how a very simple meditation, one that’s been proved to lower stress.”

So hurry and order your copy of the book, which hits shelves on Monday December 24th. In the meantime, we asked Keri to share a healthy recipe that you and your family will love. With no further ado, here’s Keri’s Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal:

Peanut Butter Cup Oatmeal

1⁄2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
3⁄4 cup low-fat milk
2 teaspoons smooth peanut butter
2 teaspoons dark chocolate chips

1. Combine the oats and milk in a small bowl with a dash of salt. Microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through and again after the oats are cooked through.
2. Stir the peanut butter into the oats mixture until well combined.
3. Top with dark chocolate chips.