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Rosemary Chicken with Fresh Tomato Balsamic Sauce


2 tsp. fresh rosemary, divided
4 (4-ounce) thin, skinless chicken cutlets
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tsp. olive oil
2 thinly sliced shallots
2 minced garlic cloves
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 cups halved grape tomatoes
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tsp. drained capers
1 Tbsp. lemon zest

Chop rosemary and reserve 1 1/2 tsp. Sprinkle the chicken cutlets with remaining 1/2 tsp. rosemary, salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook just until browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a platter and keep warm.

Add shallots and garlic cloves to same skillet and cook over medium heat until softened, about 2 minutes. Add 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon and scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan, until vinegar evaporates. 

Stir in grape tomatoes, chicken broth, capers, lemon zest and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. rosemary. Cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are softened, about 3 minutes. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet; heat through and serve.

4 servings – 182 Calories, 22 g protein, 6 g carbs, 9 g fat

Trimm-Way Weight-loss Story – Bill, Age 52

I struggled for years to maintain or lose weight on my own, through exercise and watching what I ate, or depriving myself of certain foods, with little or no lasting results. My wife suggested that we make an appointment with Karen Kelley at Trimm-Way Weight Center.

With my 1st visit, I knew Trimm-Way was the right program for me. Karen made it very easy and comfortable to talk about weight loss, eating, and exercise.

I lost 16 lbs. in 90 days and 5 inches around my waist, and it is all due to Karen and the Trimm-Way program. I never once felt like I was missing out or depriving myself with Trimm-Way. I have gained a lot more energy and I feel amazing. I’ve never in my life looked as good as I do today.

Karen was amazing — she’s extremely kind and knowledgeable.  She helped me to make better choices with my diet — pointing out out where I need to cut back and or increase what I was eating, taking the time to review recipes and meals.  She even reviewed restaurant menus to help me to choose foods that would help me to reach my goal while still enjoying what was on offer.

Trimm-Way Weight-loss Story — Jordana, Age 51

After many years of being unable to attain my fitness and weight goals through fitness classes and suggested diets, I found Trimm-Way Weight Center.

After just 90 days of following the Trimm-Way program, I surpassed my goals for weight loss and fitness goals.  My body fat is as low as my fitness competition days.

Karen Kelley and the Trimm-Way program are amazing.  Karen Kelley coached me on how to make better food choices, without depriving myself.  Not only did I loss 14 lbs.,  but my husband lost 16 lbs. and he has much  more energy and no longer needs to nap.

The Trimm-Way is a lifestyle choice — you learn how to eat properly and make smart, tasty food choices. You will learn to listen to your body and walk away from temptation and that extra plate of food. Portion control will become second nature on the Trimm-Way.

One of the added bonuses is Karen’s help in reviewing restaurant menus when you are planning a night out, so that you make wise choices. Karen will also review potential recipe choices, as well as share some of her favorites recipes, to make sure they conform to your new lifestyle.

Chicken Fajita Salad

For the Fajitas:
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 skinless chicken breast halves, boned and defatted
4 teaspoons olive oil

For the Salad:
4 cups mixed salad greens
2 cups thinly sliced red onion
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup sliced kalamata olives
2 cups thinly sliced red bell peppers
12 tablespoons lo-cal Salad dressing, such as Trader Joe’s Cilantro or Litehouse Lite Salsa Ranch

In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients for the Fajitas.  Cut chicken breast meat into 1-inch strips.  Place strips flat on a plate and season with spice mix.

Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add olive oil.  Cook chicken in batches, about 3 to 5 minutes to ensure nice browning.  When cooked through, remove from heat and allow to cool completely.  Refrigerate.

Ina a large bowl, combine mixed greens, red onion, tomato wedges, scallions, olives and red bell peppers.  Toss to combine.  Divide salad into equal portions on 4 large plates.  Top each portion with 4 ounces chicken strips and drizzle with 3 tablespoons lo-cal dressing.

4 Servings – 320 Calories, 38 g protein, 23 g carbs, 9 g fat, 466 mg salt

Showcasing 2 Popular Trimm-way Products

Trimm-way’s Salted Caramel Pretzel Protein Bars are a client favorite.  Looks like and tastes like a ‘rice crispy treat’ —  with an amazing combination of salty and sweet.  Each bar has 15 grams of protein and only 160 calories.  High Fiber (8 grams) and Gluten-free.

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Trimm-way’s  Chocolate Crisp Protein Bar with chocolate coating will satisfy your chocolate cravings, with a superior taste. Very low carb and high fiber bar with 15 grams of protein, a whopping 12 grams of fiber, and only 5 grams of net carbs.  Gluten-free.

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Chicken Cordon Bleu

One of my best recipes, and a huge favorite among my clients!

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1/4 cup fat-free less-sodium chicken broth
5 teaspoons butter, melted
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 thin slices prosciutto (about 2 ounces)
1/2 cup (1 ounce) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place broth in a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave at HIGH 15 seconds or until warm.  Stir in butter and garlic.  Combine breadcrumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and paprika in a medium shallow bowl, set aside.
Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap and pound each to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.  Sprinkle both sides of chicken with salt, oregano, and pepper.  Top each breast half with 1 slice of prosciutto and 1 tablespoon mozzarella.  Roll up each breast half jelly-roll fashion.  Dip each roll in chicken broth mixture, dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
Place rolls, seam side down, in an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.  Pour remaining broth mixture over chicken.  Bake at 350 degrees for 28 minutes or until juices run clear and tops are golden.

4 servings (serving size: 1 rolled chicken breast half) — Calories: 297 per serving

Mini Meat Loaves

 

A tangy Ketchup and Dijon Mustard Glaze helps the meat loaves bake to a golden brown and provides great flavor

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1-1/2 T Dijon mustard
1 pound ground sirloin
3/4 cup finely copped onion
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 t salt
1/2 t dried oregano
1/8 t black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine ketchup and mustard, stirring well with a whisk.  Reserve 1-1/2 tablespoons ketchup mixture.  Combine remaining ketchup mixture, beef and next 6 ingredients (beef through egg) in a large bowl, stirring to combine.

Divide beef mixture into 4 equal portions.  Shape each portion into a 4 x 2-1/2 inch loaf, place loaves on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray.

Spread about 2 teaspoons reserved ketchup mixture evenly over each loaf.  Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until done.

4 Servings (1 loaf) – 255 Calories, 27 g protein, 15 g carbs, 8 g fat, 944 mg salt

Veggie Pizza with Cauliflower Crust

Who doesn’t love PIZZA?  This recipe has a great balance of flavors, making it hard to believe that the crust is made with cauliflower, and an entire personal-sized pizza is only 350 calories.

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1 head cauliflower (about 3 lb.), roughly chopped
2 tsp. olive oil
1/2 cup sliced cremini mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
2-1/2 oz. shredded part-skim mozzarella (about 2/3 cup)
2 large egg whites
1/2 oz. grated parmesan
1/2 cup thinly sliced seeded tomatoes
2/3 cup fresh baby spinach

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a food processor, pulse half of cauliflower 10 to 15 times or until finely chopped (like rice).  Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.  Repeat with remaining cauliflower.  Coat cauliflower with cooking spray.  Bake, stirring once, for 25 minutes.  Let cool.  Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees.

Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add 1 tsp. oil; swirl to coat.  Add mushrooms and bell pepper; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.

Place cauliflower in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze until very dry.  In a large boawl, combine cauliflower, remaining 1 tsp. oil, 1/4 cup basil, 1/8 tsp. black pepper, salt, garlic, 2 oz. mozzarella, egg whites and Parmesan.  On a parchment-lined baking sheet, press mixture into two 8-inch circles.  Coat crusts with cooking spray.

Bake crusts until browned, about 20 minutes.  Remove from oven; top evenly with mushroom mixture, tomatoes, spinach, remaining 1/4 cup basil, remaining 1/8 tsp. black pepper and remaining mozzarella.  Bake until cheese melts, about 7 minutes.

2 Servings, 350 Calories per serving. 16 g fat, 11 g fiber, 26 g protein, 658 g sodium

Brain Foods – Five Truths About the Foods you Eat

Food-Pyramid
1. You are what you eat.
• Your body is continuously making and renewing its cells.
• Cells influence the chemicals produced and required for proper brain
function
2. Food is a drug.
• Foods can affect your mood and energy levels.
• Foods high in carbohydrates can make you feel worse, just 30 minutes
after eating.
• Foods high in protein can make you feel great, even hours after
eating.
3. Diet influences everything in your life.
• Your overall health.
• Your ability to think quickly and clearly.
• Your energy level.
• Your weight.
• Your appearance.
4. Society bombards us with bad messages about food
• Do you want a supersize meal, fries with your burger, bread first,
another drink, appetizer first, dessert?
• We reward ourselves with food, whether for positive or negative
activities in life.
5. Teens, young adults and the elderly have the worst diets.
• Food habits developed when young are hard to break and can
influence brain development.

Call Trimm-Way today and learn how brain foods can help you lose weight!