Easter Bunny Bread

 

 

 

This looks SUPER DELICIOUS and FUN! Nice little SPLURGE

 

 

Ingredients

 

 • 2 loaves (1 pound each) frozen bread dough, thawed
• 2 raisins
• 2 sliced almonds
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• Dip of your choice

 Directions

 • Cut a fourth off of one loaf of dough; shape into a pear to form head. For body, flatten remaining portion into a 7-in. x 6-in. oval; place on a greased baking sheet. Place head above body. Make narrow cuts, about 3/4 in. deep, on each side of head for whiskers.

 • Cut second loaf into four equal portions. For ears, shape two portions into 16-in. ropes; fold ropes in half. Arrange ears with open ends touching head. Cut a third portion of dough in half; shape each into a 3-1/2-in. oval for back paws. Cut two 1-in. slits on top edge for toes. Position on each side of body.

 • Divide the fourth portion of dough into three pieces. Shape two pieces into 2-1/2-in. balls for front paws; shape the remaining piece into two 1-in. balls for cheeks and one 1/2-in. ball for nose. Place paws on each side of body; cut two 1-in. slits for toes. Place cheeks and nose on face. Add raisins for eyes and almonds for teeth.

 • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30-45 minutes. Brush dough with egg. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

 • Place bread on a serving tray. Cut a 3-1/2-in. circle in center of body. Hollow out bread, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Place a 1-cup shallow bowl in the hole and fill with dip.



Lighter Shrimp Scampi

 

 

Try this healthy version of classic shrimp scampi.

Total Time: 25 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients:
3 oz. dry whole wheat pasta
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided use
8 oz. medium shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 Tbsp. yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
¼ cup low-sodium, organic vegetable broth
2 Tbsp. white wine
Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
Crushed red pepper (to taste; optional)
3 fresh parsley sprigs, finely chopped
2 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

Preparation:
1. Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain; set aside.
3. While pasta is cooking, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Add shrimp and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until shrimp is opaque and firm. Remove shrimp from pan. Set aside.
5. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until soft.
6. Add lemon juice, broth, wine, black pepper, and red pepper; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Add shrimp, parsley, and basil; cook until heated through.
8. Divide pasta between 2 plates; top evenly with shrimp mixture.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 413

Fat: 16g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Cholesterol: 173mg

Sodium: 538mg

Carbohydrate: 36g

Fiber: 0g

Sugar: 1g

Protein: 30g

P90X/P90X2 Portions (per serving)

1 carb/grain

1 protein

1 fat

Body Beast Portions (per serving)

2 starch

2 protein

2 fat

1 vegetable



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Stay Safe in the SUN!

 

 

 

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, BUT living in the SOUTH -- Summer FEELS HERE! And you know what that means – time to kick off the season, with trips to the beach, family barbecues – or any other reason to get outside and enjoy the warm weather.

With melanoma rates increasing, it’s time to revisit some simple tips for staying safe in the sun this summer.

The skin is the largest organ in the body, so it’s a bit unsurprising that skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. It is characterized by the uncontrolled growth of pigment-producing cells. While melanoma only accounts for 4 percent of skin cancers, it is responsible for 79 percent of skin cancer deaths. People are typically diagnosed with melanoma between the ages of 45 and 55, but 25 percent of cases occur in individuals younger than 40. Younger people aren’t immune to dangerous consequences of sun exposure either – melanoma is the leading cause of cancer death in women ages 25 to 30.

Just last month, February 2013 I found out my father got skin cancer at the age of 65! I am delighted though to say that they were able to remove the area it was in and now he is CANCER FREE!

But – though it’s important to be aware of the risks – there’s no need to hide from summer. Melanoma is treatable when diagnosed early -- just like with my father, and there are some simple steps you can take to prevent it all together. Just follow these simple tips:

1. Take cover
While some sun exposure is important for the production of Vitamin D, you need a lot less than you probably think you do, dermatologists say. To make vitamin D, you only need about 10 minutes of unprotected sun exposure, and it can even be during the morning or evening, when the sun’s rays are less intense.

You should actually never be unprotected during the middle of the day, from about 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and research shows a simple white T-shirt isn’t enough. White T-shirts offer a sun protection factor (SPF) of about 4. For better protection, try clothes with a thicker weave or darker colors.
There are also products available that allow you to wash UV protection into clothing.

2. Choose the right SPF
Not all SPF sunscreens offer protection against UVA and UVB rays. In fact, a number of them only block UVB rays. UVB rays are more often blamed for causing skin cancer because they directly affect DNA and cells, but that doesn’t mean UVA rays are without danger.
According to scientists, UVA rays have longer wavelengths and are able to penetrate deeper into skin, which can cause wrinkles and play a role in skin cancer.
Look for sunscreens that offer broad-spectrum protection, meaning that the bottle indicates it protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
Medical officials recommend using a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30. Apply about a half hour before sun exposure and reapply frequently throughout the day.

3. Check your skin
Make it a point to schedule a yearly skin check with your dermatologist, no matter how old you are. And in between appointments, check out things for yourself once every few months.
There’s no need to nitpick, just look for anything abnormal or any major changes. If a mole is larger, darker, black or bleeding, you should go see your doctor. Make sure to check out the upper back and legs especially because these are areas that are often exposed to sun.
Remember, melanoma is treatable with surgery if it is found early. Do not hesitate to call a dermatologist if something looks strange. Likely, the dermatologist will use an ultraviolet lamp to check out moles on the skin. If there is a little white halo around them, this may be an indication that the mole is changing.
Mole biopsies are non-invasive, simple and virtually painless.

4. Get your fill of antioxidants
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables will not only keep you looking good through the summer, it will also help fight against most cancers.
For an added boost of protection, look into buying a topical vitamin C serum, which will help build up a small amount of inherent protection in the body in case you forget to put on sunscreen one morning.

Listen, I know having to think about cancer and skin health is a bummer when you just want to enjoy the sunny, warm days ahead. But melanoma is so easy to prevent, and it only takes a few minutes out of your day to do so.

So be careful and be safe, but most of all, have a great time outdoors this summer.

Xoxo,

Michelle Naomi