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Pistachios the New Superfood?
Recently, everyone seems to be publishing a list of superfoods. Superfood is the term used to describe a food with a high nutrient content that contains high amounts of antioxidants and delivers health benefits (1). Recent research indicated that pistachios deliver antioxidants and decrease LDL cholesterol ("bad cholesterol"), so it might be time to consider adding pistachios to the popular list of superfoods (2).
Pistachios, compared to other nuts, contain high amounts of antioxidants, including lutein, beta-carotene, and gamma-tocopherol (vitamin E). In addition, pistachios are a source of selenium, a nutrient that is necessary for the production of glutathione, a major cellular antioxidant.(3) Oxidized LDL cholesterol ("bad cholesterol") and lipid peroxidation (oxidized fats) are found in the fatty plaques that lead to atherosclerosis, the thickening and hardening of arteries (2). The purpose of this study was to determine if the antioxidants in pistachios could decrease the oxidation of the cholesterol, thereby decreasing the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (2).
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Piquillo Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese
SELF | May 2010
by Chef José Andrés
Party food can peel off pounds! These Spanish peppers could help you drop a size. We use goat cheese instead of traditional manchego to slash fat. Plus, two peppers deliver a third of your daily vitamin C needs, and C has been shown to increase fat burning during exercise.
2 tablespoons finely diced shallots
1 scallion (white part only), thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons aged Spanish sherry vinegar
1 can (13.75 ounces; 16 peppers) piquillo peppers, drained
3 ounces lowfat soft goat cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Whisk shallots, scallion and vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slice open the top of each pepper to create a pocket. Spoon cheese into peppers, dividing it equally among them. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Cook peppers, flipping once, until cheese begins to melt, about 30 seconds each side. Transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with parsley and thyme. Drizzle dressing over peppers and serve.
Per serving (2 peppers): 30 calories, 1.3 g fat, (0.6 g saturated), 3.2 g carbohydrates, 0.9 g fiber, 2 g protein
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Swimsuit Season is Upon Us
 If you're a one-piece kind of woman hankering for a bikini-ready body, here's a plan designed to reach all the body parts your bathing suit won't. Don't worry-if a string isn't your thing, and you're more of a tankini kind of gal, or you're simply hoping to look better in a suit with a daring back or a few strategically-placed keyholes-this workout's for you! You'll target your abs, butt, thighs, and chest with these six exercises. But this is no standard workout-we've developed a two-in-one toning routine that combines upper- and lower-body moves so you get the most out of your exercise efforts. It's about training smarter, not longer. By recruiting more muscles at once, you tackle more flab in the same amount of time. Plus, more muscles moving means that you'll get the added benefit of a bigger calorie burn.
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