Russian Cream

4 C heavy cream

2 C Xylitol (Powder in a blender first, then measure)

1 T gelatin

Blend and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Let it cool until its room temperature. Add:

2 C sour cream

1 t vanilla

Mix quickly with whisk. Refrigerate overnight.

SHOUT OUT!

I just wanted to give a shout out to those of you that are being serious about eating better to get healthier...you know who you are! I love it!!!! You don't have to be perfect...just better than you were...

Sugar...How Much?

Imagine pouring a 5-pound bag of sugar down your throat...crazy, huh? Wrong...Research shows that this is how much sugar each American man, woman, and child gets each month- and most of it doesn't come from the sugar bowl! Sweeteners go by more than 50 names and hide out in virtually all processed foods, from bagels and fruit-flavored yogurt to the ketchup on your burger. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!

Chef's Salad with Turkey, Avocado, and Jack Cheese

Serves 4

• 1/3 cup low-fat buttermilk

• 1/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream

• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

• 1 tablespoon honey

• Coarse salt and ground pepper

• 1 large head Boston lettuce

• 1 pound sliced roasted turkey breast, torn into pieces

• 1 avocado, pitted and sliced

• 1 cup alfalfa sprouts or pea shoots

• 6 radishes, halved and thinly sliced

• 4 carrots, cut into matchsticks

• 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips (1 cup)

Directions: In a small bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, vinegar, and honey: Season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside. Divide lettuce among 4 serving plates; top with turkey, avocado, sprouts, radishes, carrots, and cheese, Top with dressing and serve!

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Cayenne-Rubbed Chicken with Avocado Salsa

Serves 4

• Coarse salt and ground pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each)

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium red onion, finely diced

• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• 1 Hass avocado, pitted and cut into chunks

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and cayenne; rub all over chicken.

2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add chicken, and cook until browned on the outside and opaque throughout, 8 to 10 minutes per side.

3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine onion and lime juice; set aside. Just before serving, fold avocado chunks into onion mixture; season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken topped with salsa.

Turkey Bacon Wrap (Kristine Metcalf)

1 Flat Out Light Wrap
1 Tb red roasted pepper hummus
1 slice deli turkey, low sodium
2 slices lean turkey bacon
1/2 of a roma tomato, sliced
1/3 cup spinach

Fold the turkey bacon in a paper towel and zap it in the microwave for a minute or two. While that is cooking, spread the hummus on the wrap. Layer the turkey, bacon, spinach, and tomato. Wrap it up and scarf it down!

Eating on the Run Tips #2

Subway

Tuna 6 inch 5 grams sugar

Turkey Breast 6 inch 7 grams sugar

Veggie Delight 6 inch 6 grams sugar

Starbucks

Bacon, Gouda, Cheese, Egg Frittata on Artesian Roll 1 gram sugar

Chop Chop Pasta Salad 2 grams sugar

Rosemary Ham and Swiss Sandwich 2 grams sugar

Turkey and Swiss Sandwich 5 grams sugar

KFC

Grilled chicken breast w/ Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, & Green Beans 1 gram sugar

Grilled Chicken Wings (4) w/ Mac n Cheese 4 grams sugar

Carl’s

Jumbo Chili Dog 4 grams sugar

Spicy Chicken Sandwich 3 grams sugar

Burger King

BK Double Stacker 5 grams sugar

8 Piece Crown Shaped Chicken Tenders 0 grams sugar

Spicy Chick’n Crisp Sandwich 4 grams sugar