It has been said that the average American eats an extra 3,500 calories during the annual Thanksgiving dinner. For those of you who do not know, 3500 calories equals 1 pound of fat. No wonder Thanksgiving is considered the most unhealthy meal of the year. Fear not, I'm here to show you how to use your leftover Thanksgiving turkey, build muscle and burn fat!
The Thanksgiving feast is on us again. If people think in this time of year, they feel burdened by heavy, greasy foods, followedadditional kilos. Now you can blame stuffing, mashed potatoes with lots of butter and sauce, and pumpkin pie for them, but leave Turkey out of the game! Turkey is one of the staple food of fat loss program. Besides the fact it is mainly low-fat protein, it is one of those people who do not care to eat foods cold, and there is an additional comfort factor as well. Just be sure to the skin to remove the calories, fat.
Why is protein so important? For startersProtein is the building block for lean muscle tissue. The more muscle mass you have, the faster your metabolism and fat burning power. People who take the strength training activities that require a higher protein than couch potatoes. It is recommended that protein be trained in sufficient amounts every 2-4 hours to the process of repairing the damaged muscles that should be consumed. Protein is also stored as body fat Least macronutrient. The thermal effect of digestionProtein is about twice as much energy to digest carbohydrates, and about six times that of dietary fat. If there is nothing to eat so choose, you are really away with overeating this holiday season, it is Turkey.
Another key benefit to eating is Turkey that it is easy to prepare in bulk and thus save much needed time to work in meal planning and preparation, during the holiday season. You can roast a big old Turkey, and then tons of meal options for a day. Just think of what youcan do, with all the remnants of Thanksgiving! To inspire your consumption of Turkey's efforts I've put together some awesome better body recipes that you create with Turkey as a lean protein Foundation. Enjoy!
Turkey Salad
Ingredients:
6-8 ounces of turkey breast cut into small cubes 1D4 peppers 1D4 green peppers 1D4 red onion 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil mayo
Directions:
Mix all ingredients together and enjoy over a bed of greens.
Power of a maleAnd serving two female portions.
Turkey Cranberry Cream Cheese Roll-up
Ingredients:
6-8 ounces Sliced Turkey 1 Tbsp Fat Free Cream Cheese 1 tablespoon dried cranberries 1D2 cloves of roasted garlic, salt and pepper to taste 2 whole grain tortillas
Directions:
Soak cranberries in water for 20 minutes or microwave until they are soft, if you are short on time. Mash the garlic clove 1D2. Mix cranberries, garlic and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture intothe inside of the tortilla (s). Add turkey breast. Fold up sides, roll up, and enjoy!
Where a male and two females serve portions.
Turkey Medallions with Cranberry Glaze
Turkey medallions: 6-8 ounces of non-stick spray Turkey Turkey Seasoning
Cut turkey into small medallions, sprinkle lightly with seasoning. Heated in a pan sprayed with non-stick oil on medium heat until lightly browned on both sides. Drip Cranberry Glaze (below) in the medallions.
CranberryGlaze: 1 cup dry white wine of Turkey or chicken broth, depending on the required 1 1D2 cup dried cranberries 1D4 cup of pine nuts, toasted pinch of salt
Add 1D2 and 1D2 cup cup white wine, Turkey has to swing. Add another cup of 1D2 Turkey has, cranberries, pine nuts and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat in the volume reduced by half, about 4 cups.
Where a male and two females serve portions.
Turkey Shepherd's Pie
Ingredients:
2 cups cubed3D4 cup cooked Turkey Turkey sauce drained 1 small can whole kernel corn 1 cup steamed chicken broth 1 cup water 3 cups cauliflower 2 cups celery, chopped 2 cups chopped carrots 1 chopped onion 2 cloves garlic chopped 1 bell pepper, any color chopped Salt and pepper
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. First you need the sauce. Remove the garlic to taste, 1 cup celery, carrots, onions, peppers, chicken broth, water, vegetables, salt and pepper.To boil a pot until soft vegetables and mix in a blender or food processor.
Next, you will take the steamed cauliflower and mash, or place it in a food processor until the consistency is like that of mashed potatoes.
Further, in a baking dish layer the turkey, gravy, corn, celery and the remaining mashed cauliflower. Bake, uncovered at 325 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
Makes 2 servings serve male and one female.
Turkey Florentine
Ingredients:
1 (10 ounces) package frozen chopped spinach 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup cooked whole wheat fettuccine smart sliced 2 cups diced, 1 cup cooked Turkey Turkey or chicken broth 1 (8 ounce) package fat-free sour cream and onion dip 1D2 teaspoon onion salt 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Non-stick cooking spray
Directions:
Drain Cook spinach according to package directions to make. Stir in butter smart. Place noodles in a sprayed non-stick baking dish, top with spinach. Combine Turkey,> Warehouse, onion dip and onion salt and spoon over spinach. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, throwing for 325 degrees F for 25 minutes or until bubbles.
Turkey Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
1 bag frozen green beans, sliced 6-8 ounces of cooked turkey breast into cubes 1 can cream of mushroom soup, organic 2 cups fat-free power of all natural cheese Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put all ingredients into a pot and bake for about 30Minutes or until very hot. Where a male and two females serve portions.