Weight Loss - Pickles

Low-Sodium Mixed Pickles
1 cup cucumber, cubed
1 onion, sliced
1/2 cup carrot, sliced
1/2 cup bell pepper, cubed
1 cup cauliflower, cut up
1/2 cup asparagus, chopped
1/2 cup broccoli, cut up
1-1/4 cups cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1/2 tsp. mustard seed
1/2 tsp. celery seed

In a saucepan combine vinegar, sugar, and spices. Boil. Add veggies. Heat for 3 minutes. Chill and serve.
Note: Can be stored in the refrigerator for one month. For longer storage, sterilize two pint jars. Pack hot pickles to within 1/2 inch of top. Wipe off rim, screw on top, and place in Dutch oven or other deep pan. Cover with water, bring to a boil, and cook 10 minutes. Great pickles for your diet for P90x or any other weight loss program

Makes 16 servings.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 3 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 26
Protein: 1 g
Fiber: 1 g
Carbs: 6 g
Fat Total: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g

Weight Loss - Pasta

Veggie Pasta Salad
8 oz. fusilli pasta (whole wheat if you can find it)
3/4 cup broccoli florets
3/4 cup cauliflower florets
1 red onion, sliced
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
salt and pepper to taste

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Place pasta in a large serving bowl, add all the vegetables, and toss to combine. Whisk the mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, and sugar together until smooth. Pour over pasta and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve. Makes 6 servings
This is a low calorie meal, so enjoy it in small portions for your P90x routine or your weight loss workout

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: 254 Protein: 6 g Fiber: 3 g Carbs: 48 g Fat Total: 4 g Saturated Fat: 1 g