$5 Zumba Classes – 2 weeks left!
Posted by zumbacontracosta on May 22, 2012
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$5 Zumba Classes – Pleasant Hill
Posted by zumbacontracosta on April 14, 2012
$5 Zumba classes - Zumba Contra Costa
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Creamy Cauliflower Puree
Posted by zumbacontracosta on April 13, 2012
Cauliflower is an often-overlooked, but extremely healthy vegetable. Many studies link cauliflower-containing diets to cancer prevention, particularly with respect to cancers of the bladder, breast, colon, prostate, and ovaries. Cauliflower provides special nutrient support for three body systems closely connected to cancer development and prevention: detox, antioxidant, and inflammatory/anti-inflammatory systems.
This easy recipe provides a perfect low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes with a creamy buttery taste and less than one point. If you don’t have buttermilk, low fat sour cream also works great.
Points Plus: 2
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 3/4 cup • Points Plus: 2
Calories: 60.7, Fat: 2.4 g, Protein: 3.7 g, Carb: 8.6 g, Fiber: 4.2 g
- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut up into florets
- 4 cloves crushed garlic
- 1/3 cup 1% buttermilk
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp light butter spread
Steam or boil cauliflower and garlic until soft. Drain, add buttermilk, light butter, salt, pepper and purée with a blender.
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Biggest Loser Recipe – Low Fat Pizza on Matzo Cracker
Posted by zumbacontracosta on March 28, 2012
Skinny Passover Matzo Pizza
Whether you celebrate Passover or not, a matzo cracker makes a great base for a pizza that kids and adults love! Top it with your favorite vegetables and low-fat cheese and you have yourself a quick low-fat meal.
Ingredients:
4 fat free matzo crackers
6 tbsp crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 cup reduced fat shredded mozzarella
2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin
a few thin slices of red onion
12 Greek or black olives
1/4 cup fresh basil for topping
Other vegetable topping options: red bell pepper, baby spinach, mushrooms.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°. Place a rack on a baking sheet.
Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of crushed tomatoes on each matzo. Don’t put too much or it will get soggy. Sprinkle with oregano then top with tomatoes and onions. Top with 1/4 cup of cheese on each one, olives and bake in the oven until the cheese melts, about 5-6 minutes.
Servings: 4 • Serving Size: 1 pizza • Old Points: 5 pt • Points+: 6 pt
Calories: 230 • Fat: 5.8 g • Protein: 11.9 g • Carb: 34.9 g • Fiber: 2.6 g • Sugar: 1.8 g
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Biggest Losers Stave off Fat with Zero-Fat Soup
Posted by zumbacontracosta on March 27, 2012
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
This hearty no-fat soup is filling & delicious!
Serves 8
Ingredients:
1 large onion, cut into large chunks
4 large carrots, peeled & cut into large pieces
6 medium parsnips (optional), peeled & cut into large pieces
4 C winter squash, such as butternut, peeled & cubed
2 sprays cooking spray
3 C fat-free chicken broth
½ C fat-free evaporated milk (soy milk also works)
½ tsp. salt (or to taste)
½ tsp. ground black pepper (or to taste)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400º. In a large roasting pan combine onion, carrots, parsnips & squash; coat with cooking spray & roast for 30 minutes. Place vegetables in a large pot. Add broth & milk. Season to taste w/S & P. Cook over a medium heat for 10 minutes to allow flavors to combine.
Using a blender or food processor, puree the soup from the pot until smooth. Be careful not to splatter hot liquid.
You can add more water or broth to the pureed soup to achieve desired thickness.
Yields about 1 ½ C per serving.
Serves 8
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Biggest Losers Win Big with Zumba Fitness
Posted by zumbacontracosta on March 19, 2012
Who wants to lose weight & have fun while you’re doing it?
Starting this week (March 21st / 22nd) at Zumba & Zumba Toning, launch your 2012 Weight Loss Challenge.
Here’s how it works: Simply register for Zumba or Zumba Toning (held at Tice Valley Gym, Walnut Creek, 7:30 pm), weigh in, pay $5 & whoever loses the biggest percentage of their starting weight wins. Up to 3 losers out of the two classes combined will win the pot at Session Parties (Apr. 24th / 25th)! Each week recipes will be shared to help keep you motivated.
Register Now for Zumba (Tuesday’s) or Zumba Toning (Wednesday’s) at 7:30 pm, Tice Valley Gym via: http://www.WalnutCreekRec.org or 925.943.5858.
Questions: Janice@ZumbaContraCosta.com or 415.518.2202
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Zumba for Heart a Success
Posted by zumbacontracosta on February 27, 2012
Thank you to everyone who came out to support Go Red for Women on Saturday. Robin Cranford, Karen Queenan & I were thrilled that everything went smoothly & everyone partied Zumba style. A huge thank you to our sponsors, Walnut Creek Honda, who underwrote the rent at Stanley Middle School, Lafayette, Target Walnut Creek, Trader Joe’s Lafayette & Diablo Magazine.
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Zumba for Heart – Go Red for Women – Lafayette
Posted by zumbacontracosta on January 20, 2012
Did you know that Heart disease is the #1 killer of women in America? February is Heart Health Month, and we’d like you to join us on our mission to save women’s lives.
Zumba for Heart
Saturday, Feb. 25th – 2:00 – 3:30 pm (Doors open 1:30)
Lafayette – Stanley Middle School
Donation/Registration: $18 via paypal (http://bit.ly/zmRt2q) or door
Proceeds benefit American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign
Instructors: Janice Litvin, Robin Cranford, Karen Queenan, Yeni Lucero
Raffle Prizes (See below)
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Raffle Prizes – Zumba for Heart
Posted by zumbacontracosta on January 20, 2012
Here are a few of the great raffle prizes offered at Zumba for Heart, Saturday Feb. 25th, 2 – 3:30 pm at Stanley Middle School, Lafayette…
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- Steampunk Chic: Vintage Flair from Recycled Finds by Jennifer & Kitty O’Neill
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- Zumba Weekender Bag
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- Women’s Heart Health
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- Amrit: Heart-Healthy Indian Meals
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- Heart Measuring Spoons
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- Power of Feng Shui for Your Life by Marsha Golangco
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- Diabetes & Heart: Healthy Cookbook
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- Backpack Lrg
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- Cap – White w/Black Trim (adjustable)
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- Fanny pack – w/water bottle slot
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- Microfiber Top – L
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- Love Your Heart Recipe Book
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- Women’s & Kids’ Recipe Pamphlets
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- Women’s Sml. Semi-fitted tank & cap
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- Tote Bag – Lg.
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- Sterling Silver & Lampwork glass cones w/Freshwater Pearls by EloiseCotton.com
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- Zumba Toning Sticks, 1-Lb.
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- Black Microfiber Top (L)
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- Guatemalan hand-woven scarf by AikoKobayashi.com
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- Guatemalan hand-woven purse by AikoKobayashi.com
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- Massage by Jill Mahoney-Banks of Walnut Creek
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- Starbuck’s Coffee
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- Capezio dance sneakers (size 9.5; fit like 8.5)
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- Wine & wine cups
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Zumba & Zumba Toning – Walnut Creek Recreation
Posted by zumbacontracosta on July 29, 2011
Happy New Year! The time is now to register for Zumba (Tuesday’s 7:30 pm) & Zumba Toning (Wednesday’s 7:30 pm) at Walnut Creek’s Tice Valley Gym…http://www.WalnutCreekRec.org or 925.943.5858. Class Sessions ongoing. To find out more about Zumba Toning, go to the “Toning Sticks“ page. To see Zumba Fitness in action, go to the “Videos” page.
Zumba Walnut Creek 8-16
Get in shape now with Zumba & Zumba Toning
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