Fit Tips!
“Periodizing” your training is the key. Instead of doing the same routine month after month, you change your training program at regular intervals or “periods” to keep your body working harder, while still giving it adequate rest.
For example, you can alter your strength-training program by adjusting the following variables:
- The number of repetitions per set, or the number of sets of each exercise
The amount of resistance used
The rest period between sets, exercises or training sessions
The order of the exercises, or the types of exercises
The speed at which you complete each exercise
There are many different types of periodized strength-training programs, and many are geared to the strength, power and demands of specific sports. The most commonly used program is one that will move you from low resistance and a high number of repetitions to high resistance and a lower number of repetitions.
Such a program will allow your muscles to strengthen gradually and is appropriate for anyone interested in general fitness.
Healthy Eating!
Huevos Rancheros Verdes
Serves4
Prep Time30 min.
Total Time30 min.
Huevos rancheros or “ranch eggs” is a classic Mexican dish that is great for a quick dinner. Traditionally, it’s made with a red tomato-based sauce. Here we use tart and tangy green salsa instead. Serve with: brown rice and slices of avocado.
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups very thinly sliced romaine lettuce1 scallion, sliced2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro3 teaspoons canola oil, divided2 teaspoons lime juice1/4 teaspoon salt, divided1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided1 15-ounce c pinto beans, rinsed1/2 cup prepared green salsa, (see Tip)8 6-inch corn tortillasCanola oil cooking spray3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese4 large eggs
COOKING DIRECTIONS
Step 1 Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2 Combine lettuce, scallion, cilantro, 1 teaspoon oil, lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; set aside. Combine beans and salsa in another bowl.
Step 3 Coat both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray. Place tortillas on a large baking sheet in 4 sets of overlapping pairs. (Each pair should overlap by about 3 inches.) Spread about 1/3 cup of the bean mixture on top of each pair of tortillas and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons cheese each. Bake until the beans are hot and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Step 4 Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Crack each egg into a small bowl and slip them one at a time into the pan, taking care not to break the yolks. Season the eggs with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes for soft-set yolks. (For hard-set yolks, cover the pan after 5 minutes and continue cooking until the yolks are cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes more.)
Step 5 To assemble, place an egg on top of each pair of tortillas and top with a generous 1/4 cup of the lettuce mixture.
RECIPE TIPS
Tip: Green salsa (sometimes labeled salsa verde or tomatillo salsa) is made with tomatillos, green chiles and onions. Look for it near other prepared salsa in large supermarkets.
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