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FITNESS MANIAC OF THE MONTH
BAC FIT TIP
BAC NUTRITION TIP

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Fit Recipe

Recipe of the Month

Low Fat Squash Pie  

   
Squash Pie

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/squash_pie.html  

 

From EatingWell:  Fall 2003, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)

Try this custard pie with buttercup squash, a sweet, orange-fleshed variety that bakes up luscious, light and surprisingly creamy. Roasted fresh squash has a vibrant color and full flavor, but to save time you can use frozen or canned squash. The pie is best the day it is baked, but much of the preparation can be done in advance. Serve with Ginger Cream.

 

12 servings  

Active Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 2 hours

 

Ingredients

 Crust
  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour, (see Ingredient Note)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup almond oil, (see Ingredient Note) or canola oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 3-4 tablespoons ice water
Filling
  • 2 cups Pureed Roasted Winter Squash, (recipe follows)
  • 1 1/2 cups evaporated low-fat or fat-free milk
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
  1. To prepare crust: Mix whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut in butter until the pieces are roughly the size of peas. Stir in oil and vinegar with a fork, then stir in just enough water so the dough gathers into a ball.
  2. Dust a large piece of wax paper with flour, then turn the dough out onto it. Dust a rolling pin with flour and roll the dough into a 14-inch circle. Invert into a 9-inch pie pan, gently pressing the dough into the bottom of the pan. Trim any uneven edges, leaving 1/2 inch of dough hanging over the rim. Fold the edges under and crimp into a decorative design. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  4. Prick the crust with a fork several times; line with parchment paper and add enough pie weights or dried beans to cover the bottom. Set the pie pan on a baking sheet. Bake until the crust is firm but not colored, about 20 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, to prepare filling & bake pie: Whisk squash, evaporated milk, honey, egg yolks and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour the filling into the crust (it will be very full). Place the pie pan on the baking sheet.
  6. Bake the pie until the crust edges are nicely browned, about 40 minutes. Cover the edges with foil and continue to bake until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 40 minutes more. Cool the pie on a wire rack before slicing, at least 2 hours.
Nutrition

Per serving : 225 Calories; 9 g Fat; 2 g Sat; 5 g Mono; 58 mg Cholesterol; 36 g Carbohydrates; 6 g Protein; 3 g Fiber; 145 mg Sodium; 343 mg Potassium

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 other carbohydrate, 2 fat

Tips & Notes
  • Make Ahead Tip: Prepare crust through Step 2; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months (do not thaw before baking).
  • Ingredient Notes: Milled from soft wheat, whole-wheat pastry flour contains less gluten than regular whole-wheat flour. It helps ensure a tender result in baked goods while providing the nutritional benefits of whole grains. It is available in natural-foods stores and large supermarkets. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • Almond oil is an unrefined oil pressed from almonds. You can find it in many supermarkets and health-food stores. Store it in the refrigerator.

 




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December 12th
 
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Your Holiday Fitness Program

The holiday season can be enough to derail even the most dedicated exerciser. Here are some tips to help you stay fit through New Year's.

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Natural Ways to Fuel Your Workout!

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 Happy Holidays 
from our BAC family to yours! 

 

  
Earn a $20 credit to your account
this DECEMBER!

 
Holiday buddy referral: 
Receive a $20 credit on your account for EACH friend who joins!

Contact your membership department for more information!
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BAC FOOD DRIVE DONATION
  
 
Drop off any non-perishable food item to the
Canned FOOD Drive bin in our lobby today!

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COATS FOR KIDS
 
 
Drop off any gently used or new coat at any BAC location. Help keep kids warm and healthy this winter!
 
 

 

BAC Fitness Maniac of the Month

 

Linda Griffin 
   
Linda has been a member at Brenda Athletic Clubs Modesto Sport since 2001. Retired, Linda has made a commitment to her health.

We asked Linda some questions regarding her health and fitness journey:

 

 

What do you do at Brenda Athletic Clubs? Which programs do you utilize?  

Pilates Reformer and personal training with Danielle Rodrigues.

 

How many days and for how long do you work out?

2 days per week, 1-1.5 hours each day

 

What changes have you seen in your body and health since you have been working out?

Lost inches, gained strength and balance

 

What has been the biggest change in your life due to your exercise routine?

Less pain, better balance, greater strength, better sleep

 

How do you feel that BAC staff and fitness facility has made your fitness goals successful?

Danielle has encouraged me to do my very best!

 

How do you enjoy spending your leisure time? Any hobbies?

My husband and I show dogs. Better balance has improved my performance with the dogs.

 

Any other thoughts you would like to share with us regarding your success?

It's never too late to become healthier. After I retired, I decided to really work on getting stronger. It also helps with all areas of life.

 

 
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For most families, life turns even topsy-turvier than usual during November and December. We squeeze extra entertaining, baking, shopping, errands, concerts, and parties into our already busy schedules, and that means holiday fitness takes a back seat. Combine that with all the tempting treats: Ho-ho-uh oh! It's essential to find ways to fit in some family holiday fitness, and we promise there are ways to do it that won't turn you into a Grinch.

Shop 'til You Drop?

Turn a leisurely cruise around the mall into a power-walk and you reap the same fitness benefits you would out on a hiking trail. Hit stores at off hours to avoid crowds (or else treat that zigging and zagging you're doing as extra aerobic output). And don't forget to take the stairs and park in the far end of the lot. Those extra steps add up too. How about walking a lap around the parking lot before you go home? Extra points if you're carrying heavy bags!

Or, take the opposite tack. Streamline shopping and devote the time (and money!) you save to fitness.

  • Cut back on your gift list.
  • Team up with a friend-make a shopping list, group like items together, and split up the stops. You hit the toy store while she buys books, and so on.
  • Shop online, especially for faraway relatives and friends; that way you avoid trips to the post office too.

Create Family Holiday Fitness Traditions

Treasured rituals are an important part of the holiday season for most families. Add or adapt yours to include fitness! Consider:

Fit in Holiday Fitness, Cut Out Fat

An unpredictable, extra-busy schedule can easily derail your usual exercise routines. Try working out early in the morning, before you're interrupted for the day. Have a backup plan, so that in case you miss your usual Spinning class (or your child has to skip his karate lesson), you take a bike ride or do an exercise video instead. If you have houseguests, invite them to join you on your daily run or trip to the gym.

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BAC NUTRITION TIP


Nutrition Tips for the Holidays
 

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine By Cathy Garvey, R.D.

Most people gain between 5 and 10 pounds during the holidays. To keep your scale stable, use these nutrition tips and experience a slimmer season.

Eat a snack before the party

Snacking on low-glycemic carbohydrates and lean proteins such as apple slices with natural peanut butter, raw veggies with hummus or nonfat unsweetened yogurt with berries, help to curb your hunger so you eat less at the party.

Limit alcohol

Each 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1 ounce of hard alcohol contain roughly 100 calories. Enjoy a drink, and then switch to sparkling water with lemon or lime. Steer clear of higher calorie drinks such as egg nog, frozen margaritas and hot buttered rum.

Eat lots of salad

Start your meals with a large salad topped with lots of veggies and lowfat/fat-free dressing or a broth-based soup filled with vegetables.

Studies have shown that eating salads or broth-based soups prior to a meal results in less calories consumed during the meal.



 
 

 



 Yours in health and fitness,
 

  Brenda Athletic Clubs