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Roasted Vegetable Quesadillas

Ingredients � 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed (2 med = 1 lb) � 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces � 1 medium sweet onion, coarsely chopped � 1 teaspoon salt � 1 teaspoon ground cumin � 6 flour tortillas (8 inch) � 2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese (2 cups = 8 oz) Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450�F. Spread some oil and place potatoes, bell pepper and onion on pan; sprinkle with salt and cumin, and toss until vegetables are coated with cooking spray. 2. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender. 3. Divide vegetable mixture evenly onto half of each tortilla; sprinkle each with cheese. Fold each tortilla in half over filling. 4. Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat over high heat; add quesadillas. Cook each side 1 minute or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Eleven Easy Ways to Lose Weight in 2 Weeks

Looking for easy ways to lose weight and in 2 weeks? Below are 11 surefire ways you can do now to lose your weight now- Easy Ways to Lose Weight in 2 Weeks 1. Beware scale obsession � weight should come off slowly � a half pound to one pound a week � as a result of cutting junk calories while fueling your body properly for the next workout and recovery. Think of your body as a high performance engine � raise the octane of the fuel you use and stop filling when the tank is full. 2. To lose weight in 2 weeks, you have to cut down on the junk foods (not completely), stop eating out and drink less sugary drinks, including the diet kinds. 3. Eat more fresh wholesome foods and whole grain products. It�s simply the best and loaded with the essential fiber to keep you satisfied longer. The simple rule is, try to get in 2 serves of fruits and 5 serves of veggies a day. 4. Make it a point each day to include a good habit like drinking one less can of coke or eating one more serve of fruit. 5. Ea...

Is Milk really Healthy?

Is milk really necessary for an effective weight loss plan ? Do we have to drink our milk each day to get a sufficient amount of calcium ? The answer to both of these questions is NO . We do not need to drink milk as part of a healthy weight loss plan or to obtain a healthy amount of calcium each day. Consider the following facts: 1. Pasteurization kills off all the necessary digestive enzymes in the milk (This is why so many people are now suffering from lactose intolerance). 2. Pasteurization also makes the major part of the calcium contained in milk insoluble, in other words making 50% of milk�s calcium unusable by the body (This contributing to the high rate of osteoporosis). 3. Milk sugar (lactose) converts into sugar your body uses very quickly, leading to blood sugar highs and lows and an up and down energy rollercoaster ride for you. 4. Most cows are being given an excess of growth hormone just to keep them producing massive amounts of milk. This gets into their blood stream...

Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients 6-8 sweet bell peppers (green, orange, red or yellow) 2 (4 oz.) cans diced green chiles 1 pound ground turkey 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped � cup onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon Celtic Sea Salt Directions 1. In a medium sized bowl, mix diced chiles with turkey, cilantro, onion, cumin, chili powder and salt. 2. Cut the tops off of the peppers and set aside. 3. Place peppers in an 11 by 7 inch baking dish. 4. Stuff the peppers with the turkey mixture; place tops on peppers to close. 5. Bake at 350� for 1 hour.