LIVE WELL FERGUSON
June 2009

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EAT THIS NOT THAT

Supermarket survival guide by David Zinczenko with Matt Gould (editor-in-chief of Men's Health mag.) is a book which is divided up into categories from the supermarket:

pantry staples, frozen foods, cheeses, meats etc.

The book begins with a chapter on Mastering the Market, listing 8 rules to try on your next shopping trip. In each section name brand items and their fat contents, vitamins, calories, and overall value are compared to each other. The benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables are discussed. Many cooking hints, shopping and money saving guides are mentioned, as well as truths about cheeses and meats.

The following recipe is from the book:

Grocery list; 12" 100%whole wheat thin crust, 1 C Muir Glen Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce, 2C Kraft Nautral Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Shreds, Hormel Turkey Pepperoni 1/2onion sliced, 1/2C roasted red peppers, ½ C chopped green olives, 2 garlic cloves, minced, ½ tsp chili flakes 1(6oz) jar artichoke hearts, 1C fresh basil

How to make it; Preheat oven to 400 Cover the crust with sauce and then cheese. Sprinkle the remaining ingredients(minus the basil) over the pizza. Bake for 12-15 min. until cheese is melted. Top with the basil and serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings/cost per serving:$4.07

Per serving: 300 cal, 14g fat(6g saturated), 780 mg sodium, 22g carbohydrates, 20g protein, 8g fiber

Try out the other book from David Zinczenko
Eat This Not That - Fast Food Survival Guide

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