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Vegetarian Chili
Serves 8
Ingredients
4 ribs celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 large onions, chopped
2 large green bell peppers, chopped
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 cup salsa
1 cup low-sodium tomato juice
1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground smoked paprika
Directions
1. Combine the celery, garlic, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, all the beans, chickpeas, corn, chiles, salsa, juice, broth, cumin, chili powder, and paprika in a large stockpot.
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Nutritional Analysis per serving:
Calories 296 Fat 2.5g, Saturated fat 0g, Carbohydrates 56g, Fiber 14g, protein 16g, Sodium 382mg
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Win the Chocolate Battle
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 Do you ever (make that always) get that chocolate craving in the middle of the afternoon? Right at the time when your guard is down and your hunger is up? Work-place chocolate breaks can seem like a good idea, until that one piece of chocolate turns into one bag of chocolate. Well, now we have good news...you have a powerful tool to fight these urges. New research, published in the journal, Appetite, suggests that employees may find that short breaks away from their desks can keep their minds off snacking.
In this study, 78 regular chocolate-eaters were asked to abstain from chocolate for two days. They were divided into four groups and invited to enter a simulated work environment. Two of the four groups were asked to take a brisk 15-minute walk on a treadmill and were then given work to complete at a desk. One of these groups was given an easy, low-stress task, while the other was asked to complete a more demanding job.
The other two of the four groups were asked to have a rest before completing the same tasks as the first two groups. Again, half were given an easier task and the remainder a more challenging one. Chocolate was available in a bowl on the desk for all participants as they carried out their work.
Those who had exercised before working consumed, on average, half the amount of chocolate as the others: around 15 grams, compared with 28 grams. Interestingly, the difficulty of the task made no difference as to the amount of chocolate they ate, which suggests that stress did not contribute to their cravings for sweet snacks.
Bottom Line: Taking a 15 minute exercise break can not only clear your head and help you to be more productive, but it may actually cut your chocolate intake by half. Over time, halving this source of empty calories can make a big difference in your calorie intake and your weight. So get out there and move.
Source: "Brisk walking reduces ad libitum snacking in regular chocolate eaters during a workplace simulation." Appetite, 2011; DOI:10.1016/j.appet.2011.11.006
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