Dr Oz, Chicken Quesadilla, Ginger Salmon, 1 Minute Microwave Recipes

Healthy Microwave Dinner Recipes in One Minute on Dr Oz Show

Dr Oz lose using alternative ingredients to help make the most tastiest of dinners to be more nutritious.  During today's August 31 2012 show Dr Oz invited two fans who watch his show to share their quick and easy microwave recipes that are both nutritious and delicious. The women's names were Jessica and Barbara and listed below are their Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas, and Ginger Salmon Recipe.

Cheesy Chicken Quesadillas Recipe on Dr Oz August 31, 2012 Show :

Ingredients :

• 2 Chicken breasts (pre-cooked)
• 1/4 cup of extra virgin (cold pressed) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of lime juice (freshly squeezed preferred)
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of Sea salt
• Black Pepper
• 1 can of black beans (drain the juice from the beans before you add to recipe)
• 1 cup of reduced fat mexican cheese (shredded)
• 1/4 cup of cilantro (chopped)
• 8 inch whole wheat tortillas
• Optional - Chopped avocado..  I love avocado's so this won't be optional for me!  Plus they are very nutritious!

Directions :

Add all the ingredients listed above on top of the 8 inch whole wheat tortilla. Microwave for 50 seconds...  Delicious (and healthy) cheesy quesadilla roll up that is fast and easy!  I can't wait to add this to my "need a meal fast" Mexican style recipes for when I'm on the go!

Ginger Salmon Recipe on Dr Oz :

I never really thought that you could make seafood in a microwave but after watching this recipe I may have to give this a try..   I know I should add more seafood to my diet but I never seem to find the time.  This quick and easy Ginger Salmon recipe that was shared on Dr Oz's August 31, 2012 should be a great option for when you don't have a lot of time for a nutritious dinner.  Here are the ingredients that they listed on the show :

Ingredients :

•  8 ounces of salmon
• 5 slices of ginger
• 1 orange
• 2 cloves of garlic
• Thyme
• Cilantro (fresh cilantro preferred)
• 1 pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
• Orange wedge

Directions :

Add the salmon to a microwave safe bowl.  Add the ingredients listed above on top of the salmon.  Squeeze the juice of an orange on top of the salmon. Place a hard plate on top of a microwave safe bowl rather than using plastic wrap.  Microwave for 4 minutes.

Do you have any other methods of cooking salmon or other seafood in a microwave?  If you have any tips on how to cook seafood in a microwave we would love to hear them.  Please leave a comment below!

Dr Oz, Cheesy Chicken Taquitos Recipe, Keratin Earth, LCN Nail Lacquer

Cheesy Chicken Taquitos Recipe on Dr Oz - Defy Your Age Products, LCN Lacquer, Earth Kit

I loovvee Mexican food but it doesn't always love me..  I tend to overeat Mexican food to the point that I have to unbutton the top button on my jeans by the time I'm done..  Here is a recipe that appeared on the Dr Oz show that looked absolutely delicious but is made with healthy ingredients that has much less calories and fat.  This recipe will most definitely be a part of my rotation and I absolutely had to add it to my blog!

Cheesy Chicken Taquitos Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 Cups of water
• 1 teaspoon of oregano (I never had any idea that oregano was full of antioxidants.. I knew of oregano as a seasoning and nothing more)
• 1 pound of boneless chicken breasts without the skin and cut into halves
• 6 ounces of shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 teaspoon of chopped chives 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 16 soft corn tortillas
• Canola oil spray
• 2 cups of Jicama guacamole (this ingredient was listed as optional, but I love Jicama guacamole)

Directions :

• Add water to pot and bring to boil
• Add the chicken and salt.  You can also steam the chicken if you would prefer to prepare it that way
• After water reaches a boil reduce the heat
• Cover the pot and simmer for 15 mins.  Cook until the chicken is tender but not fully cooked all the way through
• Remove chicken and cut the chicken into small strips or cut into cubes
• Mix the chicken along with salt, pepper, cheese, and herbs.
• Heat up (lightly) tortillas on a griddle
• Add filling to tortillas and roll
• Secure the tortillas closed with toothpick
• Spray the cheesy taquitos you just rolled with some canola cooking spray.
• Bake the taquitos for approximately 10 minutes (in a cooking pan) until lightly golden brown.
• After the taquitos are finished top with some of the Jicama Guacamole

Also check out the 7 Layer Fat Fighting Dip that was featured on today's Dr Oz Show.

Also on today's Dr Oz show in case you missed it was a segment called "Defy Your Age".  He talks about the Palovia Laser treatment, the Keratin Earth Kit, LCN Nail Lacquer, and more.  Here are some quick summaries on what he talked about.

Keratin Earth Kit

Dr Oz did a segment talking about inexpensive ways to defy your age.  One of the products that they featuredd was called "Keratin Earth Kit".  The Keratin Earth Kit is a hair treatment that you can use at home that will moisturize dry and frizzy hair.  The keratin hair products that salons often use contain formaldehyde. (I had no idea!).

The Keratin Earth Kit contains a shampoo, conditioner, and sealer..  A guest from the audience tested out the  Keratin Earth Kit..  They showed a "before" picture and of course she suffered from dry and frizzy hair.  She later came out and her hair was super silky!

LCN Nail Lacquer

Going to the manicurist to get your nails done can be quite costly.  A stylist was talking to Dr Oz on stage and she said that the LCN Nail Lacquer treatment is a great alternative.  Salons us UV lamps.  The LCN Nail Lacquer kit allows you to dry your nails using just a 60 watt bulb.  The stylist demonstrated the LCN Nail Lacquer and it looked super easy! Simply paint on the clear coat and hold your hand under the light for 3 minutes per nail.. That's it! You will have no chip nails for up to 2 weeks!  Nice cost friendly alternative that doesn't us UV light... I just had to add a couple of beauty tips.. I think maybe I need to start a beauty blog as well ;)

Dr Oz, Palovia Laser, 7 Layer Dip Fat Fighting Recipe, Defy Age

Dr Oz, 7 Layer Fat Fighting Dip Recipe, Defy Aging Show - Palovia Laser

Today's Dr Oz Show was called "Defy Your Age"  It was a show that was filled with great anti-aging beauty secrets, anti-aging products, and recipes to help keep you looking at your best.  One particular recipe caught my eye that I wanted to share on my blog.. "Dips" are one of my weaknesses and it's hard for me to stay within my "diet guidelines" when a bowl of dip is placed in front of me.. I have a feeling that I'm not alone on this!

The 7 Layer Dip Recipe is full of healthy ingredients that you don't have to feel totally guilty if you over indulge a little bit. That's my favorite part about this recipe.  It's healthy and looks delicious.  I can't wait to try this one out!  Here are the ingredients to the 7 Layer Fat Fighting Dip Recipe.

7 Layer Fat Fighting Dip Ingredients

• Layer one - 4 Cups of shredded lettuce
• Layer two - 1 1/2 cups of Greek yogurt (add 1 pck low sodium of taco seasoning to the greek yogurt and mix together)
• Layer three - 3 medium ripe avocados (In a bowl mash the avocados and add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice)
• Layer four - 1 can of black beans
• Layer five - 3 diced tomatoes - Sprinkle on top of black beans
• Layer 6 - 2 Cans of sliced olives - Spread olives evenly
• Layer 7 - 8 ounces of 2% cheddar cheece 

Dr Oz tip : A helpful tip that was given on Dr Oz was to alternate between chips and a celery stick.. You will eat less chips overall and celery is a healthy and nutritious way to enjoy the 7 Layer Fat Fighting Dip!

Palovia Skin Renewing Laser Treatment

I just had to add some info from today's show on this this blog post.  I'm at the age where crows feet are starting to appear and the Palovia Skin Renewing Laser is an at home treatment that I never knew existed.. In fact it is the only FDA approved AT HOME laser treatment for crows feet and wrinkles!  I'd be really interesting in trying this laser treatment to zap those wrinkles away!

I set out online to look for the laser and found it for much cheaper than what they said on the show.  I think today's show was a rerun so maybe the price has come down.  Dr. Kauffman told Dr Oz that the Palovia laser treatment costs around $450.. Initially that may seem a lot, but how much would it go cost to go to a dermatologist to get laser treatments? This is a one time fee that you can use in the comfort of your home... There are also over 20 customer reviews that you may be interested in reading..  Here is a link.. Palovia Skin Renewing Laser With Customer Reviews.

Dr Oz, Fountain Of Youth Drink Recipe, Ole Henriksen Truth Eyes Syrum

Anti-Aging Tips on Dr Oz - Fountain of Youth Recipe, Ole Henriksen Truth Is In The Eyes Cream

Today Dr Oz did a segment that featured a nutritionist and dermatologist to give their favorite anti-aging secrets that they use to help keep them looking young and to turn back those hands of time.  Nutritionist "Dr Ro" shared here "Fountain of Youth" shake/smoothie recipe.  The audience was asked to guess her age..  The average age that they guessed was 34..  her real age is 56!  I guess she is doing something right, and she regularly drinks her "Fountain of Youth" smoothie so it sure can't hurt.  Not to mention that it looked delicious!  Dr Jolie Kauffman also appeared on her show to share the cream that she uses on her eyes to diminish crows feet and dark circles called the "Ole Henriksen Truth is in the Eyes" cream.

Here is the recipe that Dr Ro shared on today's show.

Dr Oz : Fountain of Youth Shake Recipe :

Rovenia told Dr Oz that this is her favorite secret on how to stay young.. She drinks this recipe every morning!

Fountain of Youth Shake Ingredients

• 1 Cup of coconut water - Great for replenishing and hydrating your skin.. This helps prevents wrinkles and gives your skin a healthy glow.
• 2-3 wheatgrass ice cubes - Dr Ro said that you can easily make your own cubes by freezing lemon juice and fresh wheatgrass..  She said that wheatgrass purifies and detoxifies your body.
• 2 bunches of spinach
• 3 pineapple spears
• 1/2 peeled lemon
• 1 small green apple
• 1 tablespoon of ginger

Fountain of Youth Drink Directions

Mix all of the ingredients noted above into a blender or processor.  This drink his full of antioxidants which will help ward off wrinkles and keep your skin looking great.  Drink this delicious smoothie every morning to help you keep your youthful glow.. I'm sure it will give you loads of energy too!

Ole Henriksen, Truth Is In The Eyes Syrum

Dr Kauffman explained to Dr Oz that people first start to age around the eyes and that is what makes someone look older first..  She said that you can help reduce the dark spots and circles under the eyes, while diminishing crows feet at the same time.  She uses Ole Henriksen Truth Is In The Eyes Syrum to help combat those dreaded crows feet, wrinkles, and dark spots / circles under the eyes.