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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Flat Belly Recipe: Tuna and Cheese (Super Hi-Pro)



If I haven't lost you already - stick around for a second - you may just be convinced to try it when I'm done.

First, it's pretty simple - you just take some canned tuna, drain off the water, mix it with an equal amount (more or less) of Knudsen low fat cottage cheese (I like this brand because it doesn't get watery or "tangy" after just a few days like some other brands and because it has a mild flavor and nice consistency), and, if you want, add a few other things to it to enhance the flavor and texture.

Pros:
1. It's super quick and easy.
2. At around 50g of protein, it supplies more than half of most peoples daily requirements.
3. It's a great source of calcium, heart-healthy Omega 3 fatty acids and vitamin D.
4. It's low calorie for a lot of nutritional value.
5. It tastes better than it sounds like it tastes.

Cons:
1. It sounds like it tastes pretty bad.

But once you get over the one con by actually trying it, I think many of you will want to include it in your diet at least once or twice a month. You can really add to the enjoyment of it by adding a little sun-dried tomato pesto and/or Almond Toppers (seasoned sliced almonds for salads found in the produce section.)

This is the one food idea that I actually learned from my brother - another triumph of resourcefulness when the refrigerator is down to a hodge-podge of random items and you're too lazy to actually make something.

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

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