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L.E.A.R.N. Fitness and Nutrition Resources

L.E.A.R.N.’s mission is to re-educate our society, specifically Nassau County’s population of the dangers obesity at a young age can play later in life. This NY Times article, ‘Child Obesity Risks Death at Early Age, Study Finds’, perfectly articulates why our staff wants to help fight against the obesity epidemic. Join L.E.A.R.N.’s Healthy Living Revolution today!

LEARN Owner Earn's Hofstra Alumni of the Month

  Kristie Lengel (B.S. ’11)  Q & A: What was your favorite class, who was your favorite professor, or what is your fondest memory of Hofstra?  My favorite memory at Hofstra has to be when I beat my exercise physiology professor... Read Complete Post >>

Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Skinny Taste

  Ingredients: ·                     1 1/4 cups quick marinara sauce ·            &... Read Complete Post >>

Childhood Obesity Leads to Unnecessary Surgeries
CATHERINE MUSEMECHE

  How does a 175-pound 10-year-old sound? Or a 200-pound 6-year-old? Or, far worse, a morbidly obese 6-year-old having his gallbladder removed because a high fat diet has caused it to malfunction and become a source of pain? I’m a pediatric surgeo... Read Complete Post >>

Veggie Mini Quiches

  Veggie Mini-Quiches   Ingredients: ·         3/4 cup liquid egg substitute or 3 large eggs or 3 /4 cup egg whites ·         1 package frozen chopped... Read Complete Post >>

Protein Pancakes
Tone it Up!

  Protein Pancakes Ingredients: 1/4 cup egg whites 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 2 tbs vanilla almond milk or skim 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tbs ground flaxseed After above ingredients are mixed together add 1/2 banana ... Read Complete Post >>

Eating Well Waffles
Eatingwell.com

  Eating Well Waffles Eatingwell.com   INGREDIENTS ·         1 cup whole-wheat flour ·         1 cup all-purpose flour · &nbs... Read Complete Post >>

Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps
whatscookingamerica.net

    Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps 6 tablespoons Italian Reduced Fat Dressing, divided 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 2 cups sliced red or green peppers 1 cup sliced onions 1 cup... Read Complete Post >>

Pink Slime For School Lunch: Government Buying 7 Million Pounds Of Ammonia-Treated Meat For Meals
Huffingtonpost.com

  Pink slime -- that ammonia-treated meat in a bright Pepto-bismol shade -- may have been rejected by fast food joints like McDonald's, Taco Bell and Burger King, but is being brought in by the tons for the nation's school lunch program. The U.... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week- Sugar Free Applesauce Cookies
www.cooks.com

  SUGAR FREE APPLESAUCE SPICE COOKIES 1 c. flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. cloves 1 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 c. quick cooking rolled oats 1 c. unsweetened applesauce 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. veg... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week- Carrot Cake Muffins
Food.com

  Carrot Cake Muffins   Ingredients:  1   c   flour  1   tb  ... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Easy Macaroni and Soy Cheese
Food.com

  Easy Macaroni and Soy Cheese Food.com   ·         8 ounces whole wheat macaroni (or another pasta of your choice) ·  2 tablespoons soy margarine (or other dai... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Caramel Popcorn
Spark Recipes

  Caramel Popcorn (Chef Meg's Makeover)   Ingredients Cooking spray 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/2 cup light-colored corn syrup 1/4 cup butter 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspo... Read Complete Post >>

Exercise Hormone May Fight Obesity and Diabetes
Gretchen Reynolds

JANUARY 11, 2012, 1:00 PM Exercise Hormone May Fight Obesity and Diabetes By GRETCHEN REYNOLDS     A newly discovered hormone produced in response to exercise may be turning people’s white fat brown, a groundbreaking ... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Chili-Rubbed Steak & Pan Salsa
www.eatingwell.com

  Chili-Rubbed Steak & Pan Salsa Any cut of steak will work for this recipe, but we especially like the flavor and texture of rib-eye with these seasonings; look for steak that has been thinly cut. A cold ale, sweet potato fries and vinegar... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Turkey Rollups
www.eatingwell.com

  Turkey Rollups 2 servings, 2 rollups each Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes INGREDIENTS ·         4 slices deli turkey breast, (about 2 ounces total) ·&n... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Garlic Fries
Cooking Light

  Garlic Fries Ingredients ·         3 pounds peeled baking potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips  ·         4 teaspoons vegetable oil  Â... Read Complete Post >>

Normal Weight Doctors Discuss Weight Loss with Patients more often than Overweight Colleagues
Catherine Paddock, PhD

  Normal Weight Doctors Discuss Weight Loss With Patients More Often Than Overweight Colleagues A national cross-sectional survey of 500 primary care physicians in the US finds their weight may influence obesity diagnosis and care. Among the findings... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Chile Con Queso
Eatingwell.com

  Chile Con Queso INGREDIENTS ·         2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil ·         1 medium onion, chopped ·       &... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-White Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
www.Sparkpeople.com

  White Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Nutritional Info Calories: 197.6 Total Fat: 2.7 g Cholesterol: 43.3 mg Sodium: 642.2 mg Total Carbs: 34.4 g Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g Protein: 11.1 g Ingredients 6 Walm... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Butternut Squash Soup
Christine Avanti

  Butternut Squash Soup If you're hungry right before bedtime, whip up this creamy soup recipe by Christine Avanti, Health Consultant on Food Network's new show Fat Chefand author of Skinny Chicks Eat Real Food. Using low-fat Greek yo... Read Complete Post >>

Economic Toll of Diabetes Begins Early
Anahad O'Connor

JANUARY 9, 2012, 4:00 PM Economic Toll of Diabetes Begins Early By ANAHAD O'CONNOR Diabetes may be more than a hazard to health. A new study shows that young adults with the disease have lower lifetime earnings and fewer job prospects than t... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Pan Seared Tilapia with Mango Red Pepper Salsa
www.shape.com

  Pan Seared Tilapia with Mango Red Pepper Salsa   Serves: 1 Prep Time: Minutes Cook Time: Minutes   Ingredients: 4 oz tilapia fillets 1/2 cup baby corn 1 lemon 1/2 mango 1 tsp ga... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Crockpot Carnitas
Pamela Braun

  Crockpot Carnitas By: Pamela Braun Pork is actually a great source of lean protein, as long as you don't fry or bread it. This slow cooker recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy pork for dinner. Ingredients: 2 lbs. bonel... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Shrimp Tacos
Shape-Healthy Eating Recipes

  Shrimp Tacos Ingredients: 1 spray butter cooking spray 2 tbsp salsa 4 wheat tortillas 1 1/2 limes juiced 4 oz shrimp 1/4 cup plain lowfat yogurt 1/4 tbsp cumin 1 tsp cumin 1/4 tsp ground oregano 1/2 tbsp cayenne ... Read Complete Post >>

Cereal? Cookies? Oh, What\'s the Diff?
Mark Bittman

DECEMBER 8, 2011, 8:30 PM Cereal? Cookies? Oh, What’s the Diff? By MARK BITTMAN   We all know the importance of real food in the morning: kids who eat high-sugar breakfasts have a harder time in school, and a gro... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Protein Brownies
TheIronYou.com

  Protein Brownies Theironyou.com   Ingredients Makes 16 Brownies 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup cocoa 1 cup vanilla whey protein powder (use the good quality one) 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate 28 tbsp of canola oil (this can be... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Eggplant Ricotta Bites
Food Network

  Eggplant Ricotta Bites   Ingredients One medium eggplant Kosher salt All-purpose flour, for dredging 2      large eggs 3/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1   &... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Oatmeal Pancakes
Myrecipes.com

  Oatmeal Pancakes   ·         1 1/10 ounces whole wheat flour (1/4 cup)  ·         1 cup quick-cooking oats  ·    ... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-Garden Pasta Salad
Shape-Healthy Eating Recipes

    Garden Pasta Salad Serves:3 Prep Time:5 Minutes Cook Time:Minutes   Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups penne rigate 1 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar 1 dash salt 1 large whole tomato 2 tsps leaves... Read Complete Post >>

Recipe of the Week-20 Minute Applesauce Cookies
By Tiffany Tse

  20-Minute Applesauce Cookies   These satisfying sugar-free treats are so packed with dried cherries and rolled oats that they taste more like delicious granola bars. As an added bonus, you can whip them up in less than half an hour. ... Read Complete Post >>