The following recipe (makes 12 tamales) is fun and easy to make.

Ingredients: 36 corn husks, soaked in warm water until soft 1 pound fresh prepared masa (”masa preparada” already contains baking soda and fat for making tamales. This can be purchased at Mexican markets.)

1/2 pound jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch-by-2 1/2-inch strips.
1 cup refried beans, optional.

Place the corn husks into boiling water and then weight down with a plate or lid to submerge completely - they will need to soak for a couple of hours or overnight. (more…)

Continued from Raw Food Diet Menu.

Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho: 25 Minutes prep time, Serves 4.

3 c watermelon, seeded and pureed in a blender; 1 c seeded watermelon, diced small; 1 c seeded tomato, diced small (about 2 medium tomatoes); 1 c peeled, seeded cucumber, diced small; ½ c red or green bell pepper, diced small; 2 Tbsp lime juice.

1 small handful cilantro leaves; 1 tsp minced ginger; ½ small jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1 green onion, white and 1 inch of green, minced; 1 tsp sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper. (more…)

Continued from Muscle Now.

Take ingredients. Put in a blender. Blend. Drink. Enjoy your new muscle. (more…)

Take ingredients. Put in a blender. Blend. Drink. Enjoy your new muscle. (more…)

Continued from Harley Pasternak’s The 5-Factor Diet. Here are some new recipes from the 5-Factor diet and her creator Harley Pasternak.

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Omelet (Serves 1): ½ cup egg whites, 2 tsp nonfat cream cheese, salt and pepper to taste, 1 tsp canola oil, ¼ oz smoked salmon.

Whisk together egg whites, cream cheese, salt and pepper. Pour oil into a nonstick skillet, and turn to coat. Heat over medium-high flame. Add egg-white mixture to the skillet, gently pushing egg whites toward the center as they cook. (more…)

The Goal: Enjoy the grill and lose weight at the same time.

Try This: Grilled mahi-mahi with chipotle salsa

Low in calories, mahi-mahi stands up firmly to grilling, requiring very little oil to prevent sticking.

This mild fish has been paired with some hot ingredients not just for their kick — they may help burn calories, too. (more…)