Perfect American Yogurt Parfait
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Parfait means perfect in French but the traditional recipe is packed with fat and calories. Frozen custard rich in egg yolks, sugar, whipped cream with a little fruit puree may taste fabulous but has no place in the majority of American's diet.
While French Women Don't Get Fat, this is one diet lesson we don't need. The American yogurt parfait is a perfect healthy alternative that is fun to eat and loved by kids.
It makes a great breakfast and will fill you up quick for a longer period . Without that afternoon craving, you don't be ravished by lunch or tempted by unhealthy fast food that will only pack on the pounds.
Drink the Coffee But Don't Get the Parfait
TIP: Don't try to replace the little bit of effort in making your own yogurt parfait with a Starbuck's Fruit and Yogurt Parfait because with 320 calories and over 9 teaspoons of sugar, it's no diet food.
Instead, give this yummy recipe a try for one week and see and feel the difference. It's about half the calories of the commercial brand and has no added sugar. Be sure to use zero-calorie stevia if you do need to sweeten.
- 6-8 ounces homemade yogurt
- 1 teaspoon ground flaxseeds
- 1/3 cup fresh or frozen (thawed) berries
- 3 tablespoons low fat granola
Stir the flaxseeds into the yogurt. Put half the berries in the bottom of a parfait or similar glass. Add the yogurt, followed by the remaining berries and top with the granola.
The beauty of parfaits is in the layering so don't leave this step out because it will make you feel fabulously decedent while you are indulging in this low calorie, high protein breakfast.
Flaxseeds For Weight Loss
Who knew that high calorie flaxseeds were a weight loss food (52 calories per teaspoon). High in fiber, antioxidants and Omega 3 fatty acids, these tiny little seeds are a power pack of nutrition.
- Flaxseeds help stabilize your blood sugar levels so you have less cravings.
- Flaxseeds increase your metabolism so you burn more fat.
- Flaxseeds increase your energy levels so you feel more like exercising.
And they are so good for your overall health:
- Lowers blood pressure
- Lowers cholesterol levels
- Reduces risk of cancers, especially breast cancer
- Enhances the immune system
- Reduces inflammation and the pain of arthritis
- Hydrates your skin to make wrinkles less visible
- Reliefs skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis
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