Let the games begin

Today I have dedicated myself to a new project. As an American, I am bombarded with tons of fitness news in television, magazines, newspaper, and anywhere else I turn. How do we know what is good and what really stinks? For this project, I have decided to commit myself to 365 days of healthy eating and exercise utilizing popular culture artifacts such as magazine articles, television shows, popular cook books - anything of the sort, to answer this question.

The good thing about this blog, is that unlike other items in "the media," I am not owned by anyone; therefore, I will give an honest opinion of everything I try.

And so it goes:

Today I started my day with a Whole-Grain Banana Muffin (courtesy of Fitness Magazine)
This muffin was very delicious!

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Mix together:
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup oats
1/2 tsp salt
1.5 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1.5 mashed bananas (should equal about 3/4 cup)

Mix together:
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 egg
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp vanilla

Add the two mixtures together and stir until everything is combined. Place in 6 greased muffin tins and bake about 12 minutes. Serve with a glass of Skim Milk.



For Lunch, which was not so delicious, I had Roast Beef Roll-Ups with Cauliflower Soup. Infact, thinking about it is making me a little queasy. I cannot pin point exactly what I didn't like, which is unfortunate. Either way, I wouldn't recommend making this, but if you're adventurous why not? This is also from Fitness Magazine.

Saute 1/2 sliced onion and 1/2 sliced bell pepper in 1/2 tsp olive oil.
Divide among 2 slices of roast beef spread with spicy mustard to taste. Serve with 4 whole-wheat crackers

Cauliflower soup:
saute 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves in 1 tsp canola oil
Add 3 cups chicken stock - bring to a boil
add 2 cups cauliflower florets. - cook for five minutes
Season with s & p, and 2 tbsp of Parmesan
Puree


For dinner I made Cheesy Turkey Meatballs (Scroll down a bit and the recipe is on that page).
I have made this before, it's very delicious. Unfortunately, I don't have pictures, but I will post them tomorrow!

Day One - 364 to go :)