H2Ohhhh Yes

WATER! H2O.....nature's little miracle. Why did I just write that? geez. I am getting ridic.

By now I think you all must be so sick of me asking you to buy the Eat Clean Book. If only I could make a commission off them! I just say it because I believe in it! I am not going to go over all the benefits of drinking water...google it...or read it in the book.

Overall..it helps flush your system...and well...LBH (let's be honest for the oldies out there)....it helps you poo. In my older age, I realize how important it is to stay regular. Water...is like the ultimate fiber pill....and its natural and good for your body. I used to watch those fiber commercials of all these old people really concerned with staying regular and thinking look at those old people. WELL $%#$ I am one of them.

drink it, do it. No fussing. You should be drinking 2 liters a day at least.

One way to make water more interesting is infusions. Nothing fancy. Literally just slice up some fruit, herbs, whatever you want.....put them in a pitcher of water...leave overnight and bam in the morning..... refreshing flavored water with ZERO cals and the same benefits as drinking plain water. Locked and loaded to be enjoyed all day!

Here are some to try:

sliced cucumbers

sliced strawberries

mixed berries

mint!

cilantro

lime

or mix it up and mix them together:

-cucumber and mint

-cinnamon sticks and berries

-strawberry and basil

-cilantro and jalapeno maybe with some lime

Try it! Its amazing how refreshing it is...and it just goes down well like water :)

Please tell me how it goes or if you made up any interesting combos I should try!

Do it, impress your friends. You fancy girl!

BONUS...today my friend Desi emailed me her Fit Foods for the week! Desi's Fit Foods:

Stuffed Tomatoes:

5 large red tomatoes
2 table spoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 pound lean ground turkey meat
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 bunch of asparagus
I/2 cup part skim mozzarella
4 cloves of garlic
1 onion
Garlic powder and onion powder to taste

Directions:
Note: I LOVE the taste of garlic and onions, so be sure you aren't getting close to anyone right after eating!
Chop onion and garlic
Gut tomatoes (chop off the top and with a spoon scoop out the insides) SIDEBAR: I can just see Desi now guttin' those maters!
Chop the asparagus into little pieces (note, you can use other greens, including broccoli or squash) Great idea Des...pack those things with green vegis!
In a large frying pan, Sauté the onions and garlic with EVOO then add the asparagus to the sauté
Add the meat to brown
Add the cooked brown rice
Add the cheese. Note from Cam.....ground parmesan might be really good too! Parm is lowfat as well! I bet if you didn't like cheese...it would still be tasty without it...or even Greek plain yogurt! Or lowfat cottage cheese.
Scoop the contents into the shelled tomatoes and bake for 25 minutes on 350.
Enjoy for lunch at work!

Note: you might have left over stuffing. If so, get creative. Make tacos, omlettes, etc. Who doesn't love a bonus?? I do I do!!! If you make tacos...use soft corn tortillas. They are packed with nutrition opposed to flour or wheat tortillas.

Happy Monday!