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1. Spinach
2. Water
3. Almonds
4. Green Tea
5. Hot Peppers
6. Spices
7. Oatmeal
8. Citrus Fruits
9. Broccoli

notice the lack of animal bi-products/products

Where is my stregnth to just do this for me

A good mindset to have!

Chicken Artichoke Pastsaa Recipe

Ingredients

• 2-1/4 cups uncooked ziti or 6 ounces uncooked fettuccine
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
• 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and halved
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/3 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheeseicken Artichoke Pasta Recipe

• Directions

  • Cook ziti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
  • In the same skillet, cook and stir broccoli in remaining oil for 2 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, tomatoes and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Add the artichokes, salt and oregano; heat through.
  • Combine the flour with broth and wine or additional broth until smooth; stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Add parsley and reserved chicken.
  • Drain ziti; add to chicken mixture and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.

  
  

  Nutritional Facts 2 cups equals 378 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 668 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 33 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Chicken Artichoke Pasta in Healthy Cooking

Don’t give up!

7 Healthy Foods That Will Fill You Up

• Bananas - If you reach out for a banana when you feel hungry instead of an empty calorie snack, you’ll nourish your body and you’ll be ingesting way less fat and sugar than many snacks.
• Eggs - As long as you’re not eating 12 of them in one week, eggs are good for you.
• Almonds - Just one handful of almonds will keep you full for a long time because they are great at suppressing appetite.
• Avocados - It contains good fats (monounsaturated fatty acids) and it contains protein that will fill you up nicely
• Peanut Butter - You can easily find peanut butter that contains only 100% roasted peanuts (you can buy the organic and non-organic kinds). There are no hydrogenated oils, sugar or salt added to the peanut butter. This is a healthy option.
• Oatmeal - Is a great super food because it’s low in sugar, high in fiber and it’s so quick to prepare.
• Apples - Packing an apple for your daily snack will not only add one fruit/vegetable portion to your daily recommended intake and the fiber will fill up your stomach

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