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Tex Mex Calzones
Ingredients
1 pound ground turkey, extra lean
1/2 c onion, chopped fine
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 t ground cumin
1 1/2 t dark chili powder
1/2 c red bell pepper, chopped fine
3/4 c salsa verde, fire roasted
1 (11 oz) can pizza dough, refrigerated, thin crust (use whole wheat if you can find it)
1 c Mexican blend cheese, shredded
1 egg white, beaten
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Adjust oven rack to upper third of the oven. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add ground turkey and cook 5 minutes, stirring to crumble. Add onion and garlic; continue to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until onions are translucent.
Add spices and cook for 1 minute to bring out the flavors in the spices. Add chopped pepper; continue to cook 1 minute.
Remove mixture from heat and stir in salsa.
Unroll dough and divide into 4 equal portions. Working with one rectangle at a time place, 1/2 cup of turkey mixture on half of the dough then top with 2 tablespoons of cheese.
Using a pastry brush or fingers, brush the egg mixture on the border of the dough. Fold dough over turkey mixture and press with a fork to seal. If you prefer a crisp crust, brush some additional egg wash over the top of the calzone.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Lower Carb Suggestion: Individual Serving
Place 1/2 cup of turkey mixture into an oven safe ramekin dish. Top with cheese and a quarter size portion of the dough. Bake 10 minutes.
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Dunkin Donuts doesn’t want you to know...
...that its muffins are worse than its donuts. Even the reduced fat blueberry muffin still has 450 calories-more than all but two donuts on the menu.
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The Secrets of Success: Make A Plan
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Life is what happens when you're making other plans, as they say. Whether your life follows a straight and narrow path or one that meanders, there will be bumps, detours, and traffic jams along the way. That doesn't mean that you should stop--and you can't turn back. The same goes for weight loss. For it to last and become a part of your life forever, it isn't always easy--but it can be done.
Make a plan.
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I'm addicted to my BlackBerry, but I still have a paper planner. There's something very satisfying about crossing something off a list. From doctor appointments to dinner dates, SparkPeople meetings to yoga classes, I write it down and type it in. I also schedule my workouts, especially if my days are busy. That way, I see that that time is already booked--for an activity that is as important if not more than my work or home obligations. Tomorrow is Wednesday, and I know I've got a short abs workout with co-workers at 2:30 and yoga from 6-7:30. Any other plans that arise have to be worked around those commitments, and I don't have to worry about when I'll find time to exercise.
Make exercise and healthy eating a priority--without letting it take over your life.
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