Celebrity Trainer Harley Pasternak Dishes About Food

Mar 19, 2010 - Harley Pasternak says that if you follow his 5 Factor diet, you will see results. First, eat five times a day: two meals and three snacks. Next, everything you eat should have five components: lean protein, low glycemic carbs, healthy fats, fiber, and a sugar-free beverage. - 6 Comments

Low fat, (low glycemic index... really!) Triple Chocolate Tunnel Cake

Mar 09, 2007 - This cake is so good, you'll think I made up the breakdown numbers! My son-in-law is afraid to eat it because it's so decadent. Yet a 1/12 slice of this "Serves 12-18" cake is just 184 calories, 2g fat (Find more... - 7 Comments

Jamaican Jerk Portabello

Jan 24, 2010 - Color vibrancy and rich, nutritious flavors is what makes this dish so deLIGHTfully tasty. Inspired by roots of Jamaica, I've prepared this easy vegan dish with an array of spices that burst into tropical flavors. Serves 2Level: Medium1 cup brown basmati rice, steamed2 large portabello mushrooms, sliced1 small banana squash, steamed/seeded and chopped into medium size cubes.1 small red bell pepper, sliced into strips1 small green bell pepper, sliced into strips2 cups of organic black beans, drained (canned for quick and easy)Jerk Pineapple Marinade1 small red onion, chopped1 small serrano green chili, minced (seeds removed)1 cup pineapple, cubed3 garlic cloves, minced1 small lime juice1/4 cup rice wine vinegar1/4 cup light soy sauce1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped1 tbsp Pompeian olive/canola oil1 tsp ginger1/2 tsp paprika1/4 tsp cumin1/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp black pepper1/4 tsp coriander1/4 tsp turmeric1/4 tsp sea salt or substitute saltSteam rice in a slow cooker or rice cooker before you begin to prep and cook the Portabello mushrooms and marinade.Mix all marinade ingredients and set aside in a plastic or glass bowl. - 0 Comments

How to reduce Cellulite

Jul 06, 2009 - 1. Detox to dump cellulite – Regardless of age, weight, or body type all women can suffer from cellulite. Getting rid of unwanted toxins and waste will allow your liver to metabolize fats more efficiently and reduce cellulite. - 5 Comments

Inflammatory Foods

Jan 17, 2008 - Science is uncovering close connections among food, inflammation and heart disease. Here’s what you should know. By Rachel Johnson, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., EatingWell.com As a nutrition professor, I thought I was up to speed on which healthy habits can help you prevent heart disease—until a few years ago when my University of Vermont colleague Paula Fives-Taylor, Ph.D., rattled my thinking. - 0 Comments

Healthy Snackage | 6 Smart Snacks for After Your Workout

Oct 08, 2007 - I never know what to eat exactly after a workout... I tend to just let my stomach growl and then eat a ton later on. Not a good idea, folks! - 18 Comments

All About Bread: Whole Wheat, Whole Grain, and Sprouted

Aug 19, 2007 - I'm sure most of us couldn't imagine a life without bread: sandwiches, toast, bread baskets, bread bowls, and so forth. It is an integral part of our food culture and seems to be a major player in every meal. However, with the rise of low carb diets, the concept of "good carbs" and "bad carbs," plus the new offerings of "whole wheat" everything, it's easy to get confused about which breads are healthy and which are not. - 10 Comments

Stevia: The Miracle Sweetener

Aug 12, 2007 - I'm sure you've heard me mention stevia in past entries. Now it's time to really talk about it. Stevia (also known as SweetLeaf) is an extract from the stevia plant found in South and Central America. - 6 Comments

Light Banana Bread... Add Quinoa Flour for added Protein!

Mar 27, 2007 - I've discovered Quinoa flour! I was able to easily substitute 1/2 cup of the all purpose flour with Quinoa flour. This added a full 8 gms protein and only 4 gms of unsaturated fat. - 6 Comments