Dr Oz, Chicken Cordon Bleu, 5 Minute Rice-Free Risoto Recipes

Belly Shrinking 5 Minute Rice Free Risotto and Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipes

Today's Dr Oz show was for all the "Curvy Girls" who would love to work on one particular area of the body.  For this segment it was all about the belly.  Dr Oz talked with a member of the audience named Monica who said that she first became self conscious about her curves when she was a young girl growing up.  She said she has gained more confidence in her body because her husband just so happens to love her curves!

Dr Oz said that if you reduce the size of the midsection you will give yourself a an hour glass figure which is quite attractive on the "curvy girl".  Not only will this help improve your look cosmetically it will also help you to become healthier.  When you have too much belly fat it squeezes your vital organs together. This makes the kidneys require more blood to operate the way they need to.  This in turn raises your blood pressure.  Reducing the size of your belly will reduce your risk for heart disease and also cancer so it's definitely not anything to take lightly.  These are the recipes that were shared on today's Dr Oz that will help you "Whittle Away Your Belly Fat".


5 - Minute Rice Free Risotto Recipe

Ingredients :

• 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
• 3 cloves of chopped garlic (I have turned into a garlic-aholic since I started watching Dr Oz. I used to detest it, now I can't cook without it!)
• 1 small finely grated cauliflower
• 1 diced onion
• 2 Cups of finely chopped Portobello mushrooms
• Fresh ground pepper
• 1/2 cups of Greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoons of sea salt
• 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 Cups of chopped parsley

5 Minute Rice Free Rissoto Recipe Directions :

• Warm the oil
• Stir in onions (cook the onions until clear
• Stir in the garlic cloves
• Add cauliflower and stir occasionally until soft
• Add Portobello mushrooms
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• Cook for 5 minutes longer
• Turn off heat to stove and add in Greek yogurt and Parmesan
• Garnish with your chopped parsley and enjoy

Dr Oz Supplement Tip To Reduce Your Midsection

To help reduce the size of your belly try taking 2 1000 milligrams of L-Arginine 3 times per day with meals.  He said also don't eat simple carbs with dinner.  Eat most of your daily carbohydrate intake earlier on in the day rather than the evening.

The 5 minute "Rice Free" Risotto recipe is a great recipe to have in the evening because it doesn't have "simple carbs" since there isn't any rice in the ingredients!  I'm really looking forward to trying out this recipe. Listed below is another recipe that doesn't have any simple carbs and would be a great meal for dinner which will help you lose that get and give you a nice shapely hourglass figure!

Carb Cutting Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe


Ingredients :

• 1 Chicken breast
• 2 teaspoons of chopped sun dried tomatoes
• 1/4 Cups of chopped spinach
• 1 tablespoon of feta cheese (an alternative option would be to use low fat cheddar cheese)

Coating :

• 1 teaspoon ground pistachios
• 1 tablespoon of ground wheat germ

How To Make Carb Cutters Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe From Today's Dr Oz

• Set your oven temperature to 350 degrees and preheat
• Slice a pocket into each chicken breast half
• Add 1/4 cup chopped spinach and two teaspoons of chopped sun dried toatoes, and1 tablespoon of feta into the sliced pockets in the chicken breasts
• Mix wheat germ and ground pistachios together
• Add and press the mix into each chicken breast pocket
• Place the checken breasts onto baking sheet and mist with olive oil
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked
• Half way through baking turn the chicken over.

Steak and Mozzarella Kabobs Recipe


Ingredients :

• 2 ounces of beef per skewer
• 4-6 small mozzarella cubes on a different skewer

Directions :

• Cube the strip steak into 1 inch cubes
• Stick mozzarella balls in freezer before griloling
• Grill the seak on one skeewer on medium high and turn over after 3 minutes
• Grill mozzarella balls on separate skewer on medium high and turn over in 3 minutes

Dr Oz, Quickie Hawaiian Pizza Recipe From Transformation Nation Show

Hawaiian Pizza Recipe From The Million Dollar Dr Oz Weight Loss Contest Episode

Did you miss out on the Dr Oz "Transformation Nation" contest?  The show was thoroughly entertaining, motivating, and was fun to watch.  They also shared Dawn Villanueva's Quickie Hawaiian pizza recipe that she shared with the audience and viewers.  Dawn Villanueva was one of the the top ten finalists for the weight loss contest.

Michael Lamb won the contest by the way in case you were wondering.  His wife needed a kidney but Michael lamb couldn't share his because he was overweight and unhealthy.  He inevitably lost the weight and won one million dollars by winning Dr Oz's contests! Wow, wouldn't that be nice.  Well, here is the recipe for the Quickie Hawaiian Recipe that Dawn Villanueva was kind enough to share.

Quickie Hawaiin Recipe

Dawn entered Dr Oz's contest to help save her husband.  She said that he suffered from sleep apnea and weight 216 pounds. She said that he would actually stop breathing while he was asleep. She convinced her husband to join the contest with her.  What was the result?  She lost 40 pounds and he lost weight as well.  Guess what? He no longer suffers from sleep apnea :)

Quickie Hawaiian Pizza Ingredients :

• 1 whole wheat tortilla
• 1/8 cup of pizza sauce (you can use spaghetti sauce as well)
• 2 ounces lean (diced) ham lunch meat
• 1/8 cup of canned pineapples (diced)
• 2 ounces of fat free shredded mozzarella cheese
• Broil tortilla just enough to make them to your desired crispiness
• Spoon 1/8 cup of pizza sauce onto the crispy tortilla that you just made
• Add ham
• Add diced pineapple
• Add fat free mozzarella to top of pizza
• Bake until cheese has melted
• Enjoy this yummy and quick Hawaiian pizza!

This hawaiian recipe is only 6 points on the weight watchers program!

Paula Abdul Green Drink Recipe, "Forever Greens" on Dr Oz

What Does Paula Abdul Drink To Keep Her Youthful Glow?

This may be hard to believe but Paula Abdul will be turning 50 this month!  Surely Paula must have some beauty secrets that help to keep her her, skin, and nails beautiful right?  Well, today on Dr Oz Paula Abdul unveiled some of her beauty secrets.  In fact she gave Dr Oz an exclusive interview.  She talked about her battles with chronic pain, pain management, and what she does to stay looking so young.

Dr. Oz love's smoothies and blended fruit concoctions that are full of anti-aging ingredients.  In fact, Paula Abdul's "Forever Greens" drink recipe was quite similar to Dr Oz's green drink recipe that he shared on a past episode.

Paula told Dr Oz that since she has gone through her bouts with RSD and coping with chronic pain she listens to what her body tells her and this green drink provides her with the nutrients that her body needs.  It's full of anti-aging ingredients like Omega 3's, hemp seeds (healthy fats), as well as nutrients from fruits and veggies.

Paula Abdul's Forever Greens Drink Recipe

This recipe looks delicious.  It seems so well rounded.  Dr Oz loves health fats and this drink contains chia seeds, hemp seed, and avocado's.  All three are full of heart healthy fats that give your skin a glow and does wonders inside your body.  It also contains kale, spinach, banana, and apple..  You can also add coconut juice and Stevia for added sweetness.  I have already written these ingredients down and will be making Paula Abdul's green drink recipe very soon!


Here are the ingredients for Paula's Forever Greens Drink :

• 1 cup of fresh kale
• 1 cup of spinach
• 1 1/3 tablespoon of hemp seed
• 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
• 1/2 avocado
• 1/2 apple
• 1/2 banana
• Optional but I'm going to to it! Try adding coconut water and stevia to sweeten it up a bit.

Try drinking this green drink first thing in the morning.  Dr Oz said that it will help with inflammation that will exasperate pain symptoms.  Dr Oz gave it the taste test and he loved it.  I think Paula came up with a winner with her "Forever Greens" recipe!

Coleslaw Recipe, Shrimp Scampi - Featured on Dr. Oz by Chef Mike

Coleslaw Recipe

Today Dr Oz "Food Ambush" special was full of recipes on how to make reduced calorie and fat versions of food that America loves.  Coleslaw is always hit or miss with me.  I either love it, or I'm pushing it away from me.  There is usually no in between.  I have a feeling that the coleslaw that I love is full of fattening ingredients that aren't good for my waistline.  I am really looking forward to trying this low calorie coleslaw recipe that they featured on today's Dr Oz show.

Reduce Calorie and Fat Coleslaw Recipe by Chef Mike on Dr. Oz Show

• 1 head of shredded green cabbage
• 3 peeled and finely chopped carrots
• 1 tablespoon of black pepper
• 1 tablespoon of celery seed
• 3 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of kosher salt
• 1/4 cup of mustard
• 1/2 cup of pickled ginger juice
• 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
• 3 bunches of thinly sliced green onions

Preparation Directions :

Mix all of the ingredients listed above. Allow to rest so the flavors will combine fully.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Just don't go crazy with the salt.

Shrimp Scampi Recipe (As Seen on the Dr Oz Show)

Love seafood?  Here is a delicious shrimp scampi recipe that was sshared on today's May 18, 2012.  Be sure to check out all the other great recipes on today's show such as the Pulled Chicken and Parmesan Hero Sandwich recipes.

Preparation Directions :

• 2 pounds of large shrimp (choose the peeled and de-veined)
• 3 ounces of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 pound of whole wheat linguini
• 1 1/2 cup of dry white wine (cooking the shrimp scampi will cook the alcohol out of this meal)
• 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of low sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1 tablespoons of freshly chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

Directions :

• Add some salt to water in large pot and bring to boil
• Heat olive oil (use extra virgin) in large saute pan
• saute shrimp 2-3 minutes on each side
• Move shrimp to another plate while cooking the rest of the shrimp
• Drain any excess oil from pan
• Add linguini to the pot that you have brought to boil
• Cook linguini according to package directions
• Drain and rinse.  Set aside
• Drizzle on some olive oil to prevent sticking
• Add white whine, chicken broth, garlic, and lemon juice to the saute pan for shrimp
• Cook over medium/high heat for about 5 mins or until liquid has reduced by 1/2
• Mix in  tomatoes
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• Lower heat to medium and add linguini and shrimp
• Reheat
• Mix to evenly coat with sauce and heat 1 to 2 mins
• Sprinkle with parsley and basil
• Serve and enjoy

This shrimp scampi recipe by Chef Mike has only has 464 calories.  A traditional shrimp scampi recipe has approximately 840 calories!

Dr Oz : Grilled Cheese Mediterranean Recipe by Daniel Boome

Celebrity Chef Daniel Boome Shares His Grilled Cheese Sandwich Recipes

Maybe its just from where I grew up by we always called "Grilled Cheese" sandwiches as "Cheese Toasties".  Did this just occur in my family or do certain sections of the country actually call grilled cheese sandwiches as cheese toasties?  Well anyway, Daniel Boome appeared on today's (May 17, 2012) Dr Oz show to show you how you can enjoy comfort food without wrecking your diet.  I grew hungry just from watching this portion of the show!  Mmmm, time for a cheese toastie, "Mediterranean Style!"

Mediterranean Style Grilled Cheese Recipe

Dr Oz asked Daniel Boome why we all love grilled cheese sandwiches as much as we do.  Daniel said it's because it is because it's the food that we all reminisce.  He said it's the food that so many of us when we are sick and what are moms used to make us when we were kids.

Dr Oz asked Daniel to make a low calorie, a lower calorie, and lowest calorie grilled cheese.  They all looked tasty to me, but here are the recipes that he shared today :

Mediterranean Low Calorie Grilled Cheese Version

• 2 slices of whole wheat bread
• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 ounces of goat cheese
• 1 c sliced spinache
• 2 oz low fat mozzarella
• 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar
• Pepper

How To Prepare :

• Add and coat olive oil to a non stick pan.  Daniel said to use a kitchen towel to rub the oil in the pan. 
• Mix the goat  and mozzarella cheese in a bowl.  Add in the tomatoes, spinach, balsamic vinegar, and pepper.
• Lay a slice of whole wheat bread in the pan
• Sprinkle on the mixed ingredients on one slice
• Add the second slice of bread
• Cook until bread is toasted and cheese melted.

This low calorie version has 508 calories.  A traditional grilled cheese has 800 calories.  Wow, glad I never knew how many calories I was eating before!

Tip from Daniel : Be careful toasting the grilled cheese sandwich because whole wheat bread burns quicker because it has more natural sugars from the grain.

Lower Calorie Grilled Cheese With Tomato

• 2 slices light whole wheat bread
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 oz parmesan cheese
• 4 oz low fat cheddar cheese
• 2-4 slices tomato
• 1 tsp malt vinegar

Prepare :

• Coat pan with olive oil
• Mix Parmesan and cheddar cheeses together in bowl
• Add one slice of bread to pan
• Add 3 slices of tomato
• Drizzle the mixed cheese over tomato
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Directions
Lightly coat no-stick pan with olive oil
Blend both the Parmesan and cheddar cheese together in a bowl
Add bread to pan
Add 3 slices of tomato to each slice of toast (or however many slices you prefer)
Sprinkle the mixed cheese over the tomato
Place baking pan into oven
Top with the second slice of bread
Pull out of the oven when cheese is bubbling
Splash with a little malt vinegar (optional)
Enjoy!

This version only has 478 calories!

Lowest Calorie Turkey Grilled Cheese Recipe

• 2 teaspoons of olive oil
• 2 slices of light whole wheat bread
• 1 tablespoon of light mayonnaise
• 2 oz low fat shredded swiss cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice (mix the lemon juice in with the swish cheese)
• pepper
• 4 oz turkey breast 

The lowest calorie grilled cheese only has 387 calories and 13 grams of fat

Dr Oz Cheeseburger Mac, Loaded Potato, Ziti, Hungry Girl Recipes

Diet Recipe's For Carb Lovers

Dr Oz had a show today just for carb lovers!  He invited fan favorite Lisa Lillian on to the show to share her diet recipes for carb lovers to enjoy without the guilt.  In case you didn't know, Lisa Lillian is the author of the best selling Hungry Girl books.

Dr Oz explained a little bit about what the problem is with refined carbohydrates.  When you eat refined carbs you don't stay full.  Within a short time after you eat them you are hungry all over again.  You will either keep snacking or you will be likely to binge later when you are ravenous with hunger.  The recipes that Lisa shared on the Dr Oz show today are made with the more healthy complex carbs featuring foods we all love like the "Cheeseburger Mac Attack Recipe", the "Loaded Pizza Potato Recipe", and the Loaded Baked Ziti

Cheeseburger Mac Attack Recipe

• 5 ounces of uncooked high fiber elbow macaroni (5 ounces is approximately 1 1/3 cups)
• 10 ounces of raw and lean ground turkey
• 2 Tablespoons of ketchup
• 3 Cups of frozen cauliflower pieces
• 2 tablespoons of light sour cream
• 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion (I know many people who dislike onions. I'm sure you can discard this ingredient but they are oh so healthy, why not leave them in unless you detest them?)
• 2 slices of 2 percent American cheese.  Lisa Lillian (Hungry Girl) recommends laughing cow cheese because it only has 35 calories!  It is also lower in fat than comparable cheeses.
• 5 wedges of light and creamy swiss cheese
• 2 scallions (slice them thinly but be careful! Or buy them pre sliced)
• Salt and black pepper are optional

Directions :

• Cook the high fiber elbow macaroni pasta in a pot.  Cook for only HALF the time as indicated on the macaroni package
•  Drain macaroni
• Mix the ground turkey, onion, and ketchup (or catsup as some prefer it to be called) in a bowl
• Mix in cauliflower and cooked pasta
• Put your mixture of ingredients in a crock pot.  Cover and cook on the highest setting for 3 hours.
• Reduce to low for 7 hours
• Add remaining ingredients
• Cover and cook until the cheese has melted (approximately 15 minutes should be sufficient)
• Enjoy your delicious cheeseburger mac

They said on the show that traditional mac n cheese (with beef) has 770 calories) Lisa's Hungry Girl version only has 300 calories!  Big difference here folks.

Loaded Pizza Baked Potato

Ingredients :

• Medium sized potato (this should be about 12 ounces)
• 1 stick of light string cheese
• 1/4 cup of chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup of onion (chopped into small pieces)
• 1/4 cup of chopped mushrooms
• 1/4 cup of pizza sauce
• 1/2 link of sweet Italian chicken and turkey sausage (bit size pieces)

Cooking directions :

• Preheat broiler
• Using a non stick cooking spray, spray down a baking sheet
• Tear the string cheese into thirds and mix in a blender until shredded
• Poke holes in potato with fork
• Microwave for 5 minutes (in a microwave safe dish)
• Flip potato over and cook for 5 more minutes (cooking times can vary on this according to microwave size.  The potato should be slightly soft on both sides)
•  While the potato is cooking in the microwave, spray a skillet with non stick cooky spray and set to medium high heat.
• Add pepper, mushrooms, and onion to skillet
• Cook while stirring frequently for about 4 minutes
• Add sausage and cook for two more minutes
• Transfer the vegetable and sausage that you just cooked to a microwave safe bowl and cover
• When the potato has cooled down peel off a 2 inch strip of potato skin (lengthwise)
• Scoop out the inside of the potato and put the insides in a bowl
• Put the potato shell on a baking sheek
• Add the vegetable and sausage mixture that you cooked into the potato shell
• Add half of the potato that you had just scooped out and set aside in a bowl
• Add 3 tablespoons of pizza sauce
• Sprinkle remainder of cheese on top
• Broil potato 4 minutes

So how many calories did you save yourself (and your waistline?) A traditional loaded potato would be 620 calories.  Hungry Girl's Lisa Lillian's loaded pizza potato recipe contains only 350 calories!  I think I have all the ingredients needed to make this.  Think I have dinner all planned out.  I think this would go great with a healthy side salad!

Dr Oz, Portobello Pie Pizza Alternative Recipe, Popped Chickpea, Somersault

Diet Confessions - Pizza Alternative

Dr Oz invited a guest on to his show today to talk about her biggest "diet confession".  She said that her biggest weakness has to be pizza.  She says that she orders it several times a week and gets upset at the delivery driver if he/she is late!  Ok, I love pizza and all, but I don't have the delivery driver on a timer! Ha ha..  Well, Dr Oz came up with a great alternative for love for pizza with a Portabella Pizza Pie Recipe.  This looked really tasty and much more agreeable to anyone that is currently on a diet or just trying to maintain their current weight!

Portabella Pizza Pie Recipe

Rather than using a crust for a pizza use a Portobello Mushroom! I already like the sound of this since I love Portobello Mushrooms!  Here are the directions that they flashed on the tv screen today :

• Bake 5 minutes to dry the mushroom out
• Add 1 tablespoon of low sugar pasta sauce
• 1/2 cup of low fat mozzarella cheese
• Veggie toppings of your choice (I love spinach on pizza!)
• Bake until cheese is melted

This simple recipe will cut out about 175 calories of a serving of pizza of equal size.  


Popped Chickpeas

Another woman came on to today's Dr Oz "Diet Confession" episode to reveal how much she like salty foods like chips and popcorn.  Dr Oz revealed his remedy for all of us that have a weakness for chips and crunchy foods laden with salt.

Popped chickpeas are a great alternative.  They give you that "crunch" taste and don't have much fat.  They are also high in protein.

Somersaults

Somersaults are sunflower seeds and toasted grains.  Somersaults have less fat, fewer calories, and more protein than potato chips.