Bananas, Nectarine & Prosciutto Pizza, No Tools

Tip of the Day: Bananas

Everyone knows fruit is amazingly good for you, so I wanted to expand a little and talk about actually how good bananas are for you! They are loaded with resistant starch. It's a good starch, don't worry! Resistant starch is going to help you not only feel fuller, but it'll increase your body's ability to burn fat. So, eat a banana for breakfast every day, and burn more fat through out the day!


Healthy Recipe: Nectarine & Prosciutto Pizza

I love the idea of putting peaches and nectarines on pizza. So delicious! The sweet taste of these added to the saltiness of prosciutto is brilliant! 299 calories per serving, and this serves 6.

• 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• Yellow cornmeal for dusting
• 1 pound whole-wheat pizza dough,(see earlier post recipe)
  
• 3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced prosciutto, (about 2 ounces)
• 1 large ripe nectarine or peach or 2 fresh apricots, pitted and thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon aged balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat grill to low.
2. Mix provolone and blue cheese in a medium bowl; set aside.
3. Sprinkle cornmeal onto a pizza peel or large baking sheet. When you’re ready to get your pizzas on the grill, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Dust the top with flour; dimple with your fingertips to shape into a thick, flattened circle"don’t worry if it’s not perfectly symmetrical. Then use a rolling pin to roll into a circle about 14 inches in diameter. Transfer the dough to the prepared peel or baking sheet, making sure the underside of the dough is completely coated with cornmeal.
4. Slide the crust onto the grill rack; close the lid. Cook until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Using a large spatula, flip the crust. Spread pesto on the crust, leaving a 1-inch border. Quickly sprinkle three-fourths of the cheese mixture on top. Top with prosciutto, fruit and the remaining cheese.
6. Close the lid again and grill until the cheese has melted and the bottom of the crust has browned, about 8 minutes.
7. Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the pizza and season with pepper just before slicing and serving.

Exercise: No Tools Workout

I know that everyone has those days you just don't have the energy to go to the gym. Instead of skipping out on a workout completely, try some no probs exercise!

Side Bridge w/ Abduction
Lie on your left side with your elbow directly beneath your shoulder and legs stacked. Brace your abs and lift your hips off the floor until you're balancing on your forearm and feet and your body forms a diagonal line (A). Lift your right leg at least 6 inches (B). Lower and repeat. Complete all reps, then repeat on your right side. That's 1 set.

Wrap Around Ankle Touch
Stand with your legs together and bend your right knee 90 degrees so you're balancing on your left leg (A). As you squat, reach your right arm across your body and try to touch the outside of your left foot with your fingertips (B). Keep your back as straight as possible while reaching. Press back up to start. Complete all reps, then repeat on your right leg. That's 1 set.

Push Up Position Bird Dog
Assume a pushup position with your hands slightly wider than your shoulders and your back straight (A). Brace your abs as you extend your right arm and left leg (B). Lower them both--but not your torso--and repeat, lifting your left arm and right leg. Continue alternating until you've completed 8 to 12 reps on each side. That's 1 set.