Good Ways to Sail through the Cold Season

Yummy Mexican Stir-Fry Recipe

Here's a fun fact for you chili eaters: Spicy chili peppers can boost your metabolism, thanks to the chemical called capsaicin which ups the heat in your body and acts as an appetite suppresant. With that said, here's a recipe that you're sure to love and it's really good for you too!

Ready in 20 minutes: Makes 4 servings


•2 Tsp olive oil
•16 oz lean turkey breast, cut into bite-size pieces
•1 garlic clove-minced
•1 cup of chopped onions
•1 can (7 oz) sweet green chilis-drained
•1 medium red bell pepper-chopped
•1 Tsp minced jalapeno pepper-optional
•1/2 cup tomato sauce-low sodium
•1 Tsp chili powder
•2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
•1/2 cup brown rice or leavy greens-optional
1. In a large skillit over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil, add turkey and saute until cooked through, approx. 7 minutes; remove turkey from pan and set aside.


2. To the pan, add garlic, onion, sweet chilis, red pepper, jalapeno, tomato sauce and chili powder. Cook until onion softens, approx. 5 minutes.


3. Add the cilantro and return the cooked turkey to the pan; simmer 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately over brown rice or leafy greens.


Nutrition per serving (without rice or greens)

Calories: 200
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 67 mg
Sodium: 278 mg
Total Carbs: 11 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugars: 1 g
Protein: 28 g

Boost your Immune System

You may not be able to see it, but deep within that body of yours, your immune system protects you against bacteria and even workout injuries. Help keep it functioning at its best by eliminating the root causes of inflammation (an inteernal process that can throw your body off and cause your body to turn on itself, resulting in illness.) Here are some strategies to limit inflammation and keep you strong on your feet:

•Get Active: Not only has regular exercise been shown to have an anti-inflammitory effect in your body, but it can also help to reduce visceral fat, which hardens your arteries and causes inflammation to rise.
•Avoid inflammation-causing fats from processed and fried foods:New research shows that those who eat the most trans fats have an increased risk of iscemic stroke (Ischemic stroke usually results when an artery to the brain is blocked, often by a blood clot or a fatty deposit due to atherosclerosis).. Stick with your clean diet.
•Stock up on foods that are high in Vitamin D: Fish, eggs and fortified dairy products are great. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased inflammation, even in those who are healthy, published in a study last year.
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