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      Premier Protein prize pack giveaway

      July 18, 2012 /

      Life requires protein, but the guys at Premier Protein know it’s hard to get lean protein. That’s why they make delicious protein products without all the sugar, fat and calories, to give you the energy you need every day. So whether you missed breakfast, have the 3 o’clock hunger pang, or need to refuel after a workout, Premier Protein gives you the protein you need, when you need it.

      To help get the word out about they’re tasty products, we’re giving five lucky winners a prize pack that includes six Protein Premier bars (two of Chocolate Peanut Butter, Double Crunch and Yogurt Peanut Butter Crunch) and four Premier Protein shakes (two of Chocolate and Vanilla).

      Click here to enter for your chance to win!

      CONTEST ENDS: August 8th
      note: entrants must be U.S. only
      Premier Protein products are available at Sam’s Club and Costco stores

      Contests, Healthy

      Who Needs A Cookbook When You Have Your Cell Phone?

      May 25, 2012 /


      Pizza Man (Photo credit: ms4jah)

      Time for dinner and the man of the house is cooking tonight, so what will it be? Meatloaf? Pork chops? Pizza? How about chicken kiev or trout almondine? Men across the globe are discovering their kitchens, learning that cooking is not only a great way to impress the family, but it is also a lot of fun. There is also a great sense of pride in preparing a healthy, yet delicious, maybe even gourmet meal for the family.

      It is quickly learned that finding and planning something interesting and tasty each night for a family is no small task. Who has time to plow through a cookbook everyday, and then shop for every ingredient listed? Do I have some of that at home? Where do they sell bok choi? I don’t want to buy a large jar of dried cilantro when I only need a little. Keeping it together can sour even the most determined chef.

      Your cell phone can help. Almost every guy out there has his cell phone on him day and night. Almost anything you need for preparing and serving that perfect dinner can be found right at your fingertips. Use your Samsung galaxy phone to guide you through the kitchen.

      1. Finding The Recipes.

      There are apps for the phone to help you with recipes. Once you find the ones you like the best, you can keep them right on your phone, available for the next time you want to create that particular dish. Don’t know what to make? Do a search right from your phone. You can even enter ingredients you have on hand, and your cell phone can find a recipe for them.

      2. Finding The Best Ingredients.

      Using your phone to track down the ingredients you need will save you time and money, as you will not have to run from store to store. You will know exactly where each item is and plan your shopping accordingly. You can also look up sales and even plan a budget meal when the end of the month is near and the dollars need to be stretched a little more.

      3. Troubleshooting.

      Inevitably on your quest to become the master chef of the house, there will be mistakes. The souffle will flop, the butter will burn, or the meat will be tough. You can use your cell phone to look up ways to do it better next time, and learn little tricks to prevent the mistakes from happening the next time.

      Suddenly pizza night becomes gourmet pizza night, not a quick-fix dinner, but a gourmet dinner worthy of the highest compliments. Whether you are a seasoned chef, who knows all the ropes, or a beginner, just learning the ropes, using your cell phone is a great way to keep you organized, so that you can enjoy what you are doing.

      Recipes

      Planning a healthy Super Bowl party

      January 13, 2012 /

      The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and we might even get a rematch of the classic New York Giants-New England Patriots Super Bowl (we like the Giants!).

      Super Bowl parties have become an American tradition, almost as important as picnics on the Fourth of July. We all love these parties, and we love gorging on the food. Many also love throwing these parties and coming up with cool dishes for everyone to feast on.

      That said, for some people, healthy food needs to be an option for the big party. In many families, there are people battling obesity or conditions like diabetes, so this is no laughing matter. At the very least, every party should have some healthy options. But if you’re planning on making most dishes healthier, here’s a handy checklist of ideas.

      Many are obvious, but small things can go a long way. Diet pop is a must, but think about juices or maybe iced green tea as an option. Pretzels over chips is another simple change that won’t offend anyone. Also, it’s easy to go with multigrain bread for the sandwiches.

      Try to go with fruits and vegetables. There are so many cool appetizers you can make that are delicious and creative that are also low in fat and calories.

      Many people love meat, but you don’t have to eliminate it go go healthier. Avoid sodium heavy lunch meats and high fat cuts, and instead pick some lean meats. Grilled chicken is always a popular option. Think of spices like hot sauce that aren’t high in salt as well.

      With very little effort, you can make your party spread healthier and more delicious. With everyone trying to lose weight and trying to check the pharmacy in Canada for the latest diet pills, your guests will definitely appreciate a delicious yet healthy set of dishes for your party.

      Healthy

      Cooking Shows and Food TV on the Rise

      December 21, 2011 /

      A number of new genres of television shows have become extremely popular in recent years, due in large part to the wider exposure of specialized networks and the general expansion that always permeates the entertainment industry. For example, there are a number of shows that revolve around “dark creatures” – such as vampires, zombies, etc. – that have become very popular just in the last two years. However, even more sweepingly popular, because of its variety, is the concept of cooking shows, or rather, food-related shows, which have become some of the most popular items on direct tv. Generally, there are three types of food related shows – informative, instructional, and competitive. Here is a brief glance at each type.

      Informative cooking shows strive to show you things about the food or cooking industries. This of course can have a good deal of variety within itself. It may apply to showing an audience the best restaurants in a certain area, or simply some of the best dishes around. Consider “Man Vs. Food” as an example. In this show, the charismatic, food-obsessed host Adam Richman travels the country exploring towns for their most famous restaurants and dishes. Each episode culminates in an eating challenge in which Richman devours something either deathly spicy or shockingly huge. It’s a great show for showing off the top restaurants in popular areas, as well as some decadent treats and dishes.

      Instructional cooking shows are more about showing the audience how to prepare certain types of dishes or meals. There are many different shows that follow this basic formula, and often the audience sees fit to literally cook along with the host. One good example is “Boy Meets Grill,” in which star chef Bobby Flay shows his audience different tips not only for how to cook great food, but how to throw an amazing barbecue. These shows, in general, are very helpful for those who have culinary interests or inclinations.

      Finally, there are competitive cooking shows, which may well be the most popular. These shows – such as “Top Chef” – feature host chefs, celebrity chefs, and cooking contestants, who compete for who can make the best dish, often with all of them using a single ingredient at the core of the dishes. Generally, contestants are eliminated one by one, until only one chef remains, and is crowned Top Chef. This can be instructional, as you do get to see amazing food created, but it is meant primarily for entertainment purposes.

      Food TV

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