November 2011

Finally, after being in the weight loss world for over a decade and helping thousands lose the weight and live their lives to the fullest – Dr. Joey is ready to share her secrets with every person wanting to lose their weight for good.

In The Metabolism Boosing Diet (Harper Collins, 2012)– readers will discover how to lose weight, balance hormones, burn fat and feel their best at any age and any stage.

Whether you have 5 or 50 pounds to lose – Dr. Joey’s unique approach to personalizing your weight loss journey offers fast and effective results.

If you want to lose weight, you must do it with Dr. Joey. She is magic!
- Tracy Moore, host of CityLine

To view some of Dr. Joey’s dramatic before and after weight loss transformation,
click here.

Did you miss Dr. Joey on Cityline?
Click here to watch her talk about the perfect grocery shop!
 

Check out Dr. Joey’s article on health skin in ELLE magazine. Click here to view.
 

Woolwich Traditional Topped Chèvre

This is my new favorite goat’s cheese (I have it daily in my egg whites or on top of vegetables or salad). Woolwich Dairy makes a variety of firm and soft goat's milk cheese topped with delicious combinations like fine herb or cranberry cinnamon that are great for entertaining. Nutritionally, goat cheese contains less lactose than cow's milk cheese and has smaller fat globules, making it easier to digest.

One ounce of goat cheese has 3 grams less saturated fat than cheddar cheese! Opt for Woolwich goat cheese at your holiday party! See yummy goat’s cheese recipes below. www.woolwichdairy.com

Trudeau Silicone Vegetable Steamer

Steaming is the best way to preserve nutrients in your veggies. This silicone steamer by Trudeau lets you steam and remove your veggies from any pot in one fell swoop.

The tripod feet keep veggies from getting overcooked for perfect tender-crisp results every time. www.trudeaucorp.com

Timolimo Travel Tea Mug with Infuser by Davids Tea

Bring your cup of ohm with you wherever you go! We love the Timolino because it's slim and stylish while keeping it practical with a hidden compartment to store loose tea under the lid.

Loose leaf tea gives you more antioxidant bang for your buck and this clever mug will keep you sipping hot brew all through the chilly months ahead! www.davidstea.com

Ginger Soother Beverage by the Ginger People

Ginger is great for soothing sore throats and tummies as well as easing nausea, cold and flu symptoms. Sweetened with honey, this all-natural drink is a best served warm as a morning wake-up or as a healthy pick-me-up later in the day.

Each 12-ounce bottle has the equivalent of 19 grams of ginger for only 80 calories. Available at most health food stores.

Freeze Dried Veggie Crunchies

Not baked, not fried, but freeze dried! This tasty snack is made by placing frozen vegetables in a refrigerated vacuum chamber which removes up to 97% of the moisture. The result is intensified veggie flavor and near 100% nutrient and enzyme retention.A great alternative to chips or popcorn, Veggie Crunchies count towards your 7 to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. My favorite – the brown rice and edamame!

Order online at www.crunchiesfood.com

Also known as broccoli rabe, rapini is loaded with immune-boosting vitamin C that we all need more of this time of year. It's also a great source of beta-carotene and lutein, two nutrients known to keep our eyes bright and healthy. Did you know that all parts of rapini are edible, including the buds and the flowers? Rapini's mildly bitter taste (a testament to all the phytonutrients it contains) pairs well with garlic and hot chili flakes. It can be added to almost any dish (like the chili recipe below), or as a stand-alone side to fish, beef or chicken.

Simply, rinse then trim a quarter of an inch from the bottom before chopping into bite-sized pieces. Like most other robust leafy greens, rapini can be blanched, braised, sautéed or steamed.

Green and White Chili

• 6 hot green chiles
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 skinless chicken thighs, cooked and chopped
• 1 3/4 cups chopped onion
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup rapini, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (15.5-ounce) can cannellini beans , rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 6 lime slices (optional)

Preheat broiler.

Cut chiles in half; discard seeds and membranes. Place halves, skin sides up, on a foil-lined baking sheet; flatten with hand. Broil 5 minutes or until blackened. Place in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel chiles; discard skins. Chop chiles.
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, stirring frequently. Add rapini and continue to sauté until wilted. Add cooked, chopped chicken to pan. Add broth, 1 1/2 cups water, and cumin; bring to a simmer. Stir in chopped chiles and beans.

Combine 1/2 cup water and flour, stirring with a whisk. Stir into chicken mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook 15 minutes. Spoon about 1 1/2 cups soup into each of 6 bowls; top each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons sour cream or yogurt. Serve with lime slices as garnish.
Serves: 6
Preparation time: 35 minutes
Calories 248, Protein 19g, Carbohydrates 25 g, Fat 6g

Protein-packed Smoked Salmon Breakfast Scramble

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces smoked salmon
• 1 tablespoon chopped dill
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt
• 1 wedge Laughing Cow cheese
• 1 cup fresh spinach

Heat fat free cooking spray in skillet. Add spinach and salmon. Cook until spinach is shiny and wilted, but still a little firm. Add dill.

While spinach is cooking, beat egg and cheese together until fluffy.
Pour egg mixture over spinach and salmon. Stir frequently. Cook until eggs are desired firmness.
Serve with a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

Serves: 2
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Calories 275, Protein 27g, Carbohydrates 7 g, Fat 14g

Winter Squash Soufflé and Greens

Ingredients:

• 1 butternut squash (about 2 3/4 pounds)
• 1/2 cup low-fat milk
• 1/3 cup shredded cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg white
• Cooking spray
• 8 cups water
• 8 cups finely chopped rapini greens
• 1 teaspoon butter

Preheat oven to 375°.

Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membrane. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on a baking sheet; bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until tender. Cool. Peel squash. Mash pulp. Set aside 2 cups pulp, reserving remaining pulp for another use.

Combine 2 cups squash pulp, milk, and next 4 ingredients (milk through egg white) in a food processor; process until smooth. Pour into a 1-quart soufflé dish coated with cooking spray. Place soufflé dish in a 9-inch square baking pan; add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 375° for 40 minutes or until puffy and set.
While squash is baking, bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in an 8-quart stockpot or Dutch oven. Add greens; cover and cook 8 minutes. Drain well; toss with butter. Serve immediately.

Serves: 6
Preparation time: 1 h 30 min
Calories 138, Protein 8g, Carbohydrates 20g, Fat 5g

Low carb nacholess salad

In university, my “go to” appetizer was a big plate of nachos! Unfortunately, most nacho platters are filled with saturated fats, calories and carbohydrates. So... in order to enjoy my favorite appetizer, I have come up with a low carb nacho salad that truly delivers the same taste.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups of Iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1/2 pound of ground chicken, cooked
• ½ cup of sliced black olives
• ½ cup of tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 cup of chopped green onions, chopped
• 1 cup of low fat mozzarella cheese, shredded

On a baking pan lined with tin foil, spread a fresh bed of shredded lettuce. Distribute meat, olives, chopped tomatoes, green onion and any additional toppings. Sprinkle with cheese. Heat oven to 350 and broil for 3 minutes or until cheese is bubbling. Remove immediately and serve.
Serve with guacamole or low fat cottage cheese if desired.

Serves 2 for dinner
Calories 448, Total Fat 31g, Carbohydrates 7g, Protein 33g, Fiber 1g

Roasted spaghetti squash with herbs and goat cheese

Ingredients

• 1 spaghetti squash, cut in half
• 1 Tbsp. butter, softened
• 2 Tbsp., lemon pepper seasoning
• 4 oz. of Woolwich Dairy Original Chevrai Goat Cheese
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon

Preheat oven to 450 F

Cover each half of the squash with the softened butter and top with an even sprinkling of the lemon pepper seasoning. Bake for about 50 minutes until squash is a deep golden color.
After removing squash from the oven, scrape out the inside with a for until the flesh resembles spaghetti pasta. Place the squash in a bowl and toss with the goat cheese and fresh herbs while still warm. Divide the servings and serve immediately. Makes a great alternative pasta.
Yield: 2 servings as a main course, or 4 as a side dish.

Check out the CityLIne winners who lost weight with Dr. Joey!
Congratulations to Tracy and Valerie – you both look amazing!

Don’t let the holidays get in the way of losing the weight and getting healthy. Come in and book your free weight loss assessment today! If you book prior to Dec. 31st- you will receive 10% off any Shulman Weight Loss program by mentioning this newsletter. Offer expires Dec. 31st, 2011.
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