As usual, today proved to be another successful day for my WISE project. After school, I made my daily visit to the local gym where I did cardio as well as weights and different abdominal exercises. After completing my workout I came home where I continued searching for a recipe to make. I decided to make a healthier and much less fattening version of an Italian classic: Baked Ziti. Since I was extremely young, this cheesy pasta dish has always been my favorite, but not my body's favorite. However, now it is!! For this recipe, I used whole-wheat pasta, onions, mushrooms, garlic, spinach, basil, and tomatoes. For the cheese, I used fat-free ricotta cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, and reduced-fat Parmesan-style grated cheese. In the average baked ziti, there are about 872 calories and 44 grams of fat. In this recipe, there are only 286 calories and 7 grams of fat! One of the main ways we were able to cut out a lot of the fat and calories by using healthier alternatives of cheeses.
In addition to cooking today, I also completed research on the importance of vitamins. Although I previously knew that vitamins were good for you and help strengthen your immune system, I didn't know the specific details about them. I learned that the body needs a minimum amount of vitamins and minerals each day to remain healthy and function properly. A lack of these important substances can cause serious disorders. The best way to obtain all of your necessary vitamins and minerals is to eat a well balanced diet, and not to deprive yourself of any food group.
RANDOM FACT: Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups. If you eat smart at other meals, it is okay to splurge once in a while on a snack.
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