Weight Loss - yams

Yummy Yams
3 cups yams, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup water
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. Italian parsley, freshly chopped
Salt
Black pepper, freshly ground

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place yams in a covered baking dish with just enough water to coat the bottom of the pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes (until tender), and then add the lemon juice and parsley. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve. Makes 4 servings. These are great for your P90x and weight loss program.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 to 50 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 134
Protein: 2 g
Fiber: 5 g
Carbs: 32 g
Fat Total: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g

Weight loss - trout

Baked Trout Olé!
Recommended by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

2 lbs. trout fillet, cut into 6 pieces (any kind of fish)
3 Tbsp. lime juice (about 2 limes)
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse fish and pat dry. Place in baking dish. In a separate dish, mix remaining ingredients together and pour over fish. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Fish has a great source of protein, low in fat, this is great for your weight loss plan and p90x.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 200
Protein: 31 g
Fiber: 1 g
Carbs: 3 g
Fat Total: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g