If you’ve avoided non-surgical cosmetic facial treatments because you’re reluctant to have artificial concoctions injected into your face, you might want to talk to your New York plastic surgeon about Selphyl®. A patented new technology that provides a natural defense against the aging process, Selphyl uses the platelets from your own blood to rejuvenate your face.

As your face ages, your tissue loses volume and lines appear in places where the skin has become used to folding. Selphyl stimulates new cell growth beneath the skin surface to plump up and smooth out areas that have begun to sag or sink. The process is simple. From a just a small blood sample, your plastic surgeon can extract blood platelets and fibers to produce what’s called a platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM). This matrix is then injected under the problem areas in your skin, allowing new cells to fill in vacant spaces beneath crow’s feet, under your cheeks and eyes, around your mouth, and even under acne pock marks. The resulting aesthetic effect is younger, smoother looking skin.

Because this 45-minute treatment uses your own blood, there’s virtually no danger of an allergic reaction. Unlike a BOTOX® treatment, a New York Selphyl treatment inserts absolutely no artificial toxins into your body. In addition, the short procedure and recovery period are relatively painless. Because the PRFM is a fluid, you won’t find unattractive lumps or knots forming beneath your skin after a Selphyl treatment. Also, in contrast to the temporary results of several popular dermal fillers, the restorative results of a Selphyl procedure can last for up to eighteen months.

When you visit your doctor’s office for a Selphyl injection, blood is drawn just as if you were getting lab work done for a checkup. The sample is placed in a centrifuge that separates the platelet-rich plasma from the red and white blood cells. Meanwhile, your face is cleansed and numbed using a topical cream anesthetic. In most cases, a non-ablative laser treatment is performed to enhance the restorative effect.

Minutes later, the clear, yellow PRFM is injected into your skin, where it immediately starts to encourage the production of collagen and new cells. Cold compresses are applied to reduce swelling, and you’re done! A single 45-minute procedure is all you may need. You won’t even need pain medication. Although you might experience some mild swelling or redness immediately following the Selphyl procedure, your face should feel smoother, with more defined and luminous skin, within 10 days to three weeks.

About Dr. Pastorek: A top facial plastic surgeon in New York City, Norman Pastorek, M.D., P.C., F.A.C.S., has been elected by his peers to The Best Doctors in America® and Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors® every year since the inception of these guides. In 2011, he was also named to U.S. News & World Report’s Top Doctors list. His office is at 12 East 88th Street, New York, New York 10128. Reach him at normanpastorekmd.com or call (212) 987-4700.

-newswire

As Nail Professionals and consumers can attest, all nail services are NOT created equal! Factors include the skill and proper training of the Nail Professional and the quality of the products used. CND Shellac Power Polish™ is a one-of-a-kind product with easy, non-damaging removal that sets it apart from “me-too” products and gel manicures. When used as directed, it comes off quickly and easily without harming the natural nail – no filing is necessary for application or removal.

So what happens when consumers ask for a CND Shellac Power Polish service, but receive something completely different (although they may be told it’s CND Shellac)? CND hears stories continually about women who have unintentionally tried “gel-polish” and Shellac pretenders, and then ruined their nails trying to remove it. Salon clients across the U.S. will soon be assured that the CND Shellac services they receive have CND’s official seal of approval.

CND is cracking down on CND Shellac fraud by implementing a CND Shellac Salon Certification Program. This program deploys CND Education Ambassadors to visit salons across the country who registered on cnd.com as Shellac Salons. To be a certified CND Shellac Salon, a CND representative will visit the salon, provide training and review protocol (no mixing systems or filing on the nail…ever!). Salons that meet the criteria will be awarded CND’s seal of approval. Look for the “Certified” window cling in the entrance to the salon and icon on cnd.com’s Salon Locator.

“Our CND Shellac Salon Certification Program will ensure the ultimate experience for clients and will provide a great incentive to Nail Professionals to provide exemplary CND Shellac services,” says CND Co-Founder, Jan Arnold.

As an educated consumer, here are some pointers for making sure you receive the REAL CND Shellac:

1)    Look for the CND seal of approval on the window of your salon.

2)    Ask if the salon uses CND Shellac products.

3)    Watch the products that are being used during the service – if you do not see “CND Shellac” on the bottle, it’s not Shellac.

4)    During removal, do not allow soaking of nails in a bowl of acetone – request CND Shellac Remover Wraps or cotton and tin foil removal method.

The program is rolling out first in New York, California, Nevada, Colorado, Ohio and Chicago, and will expand across the US in 2012.

 For more information about CND, please visit cnd.com.

Women always seem to have it easy when it comes to gifts – makeup, jewelry, clothes, flowers, chocolate…the list goes on. But with men, the guys, there are only so many gloves, ties, DVDs or games that you can buy them. Foot Locker has the gifts that he will want to receive and put to good use, whether he’s the guy who will stay glued to the television watching sports or the guy who will hit the court and get in on the action.

With basketball back in full swing, pay tribute by gifting the adidas adiZero Crazy Light sneakers, the lightest performance basketball shoe ever. These shoes will take the weight off his feet, giving him ups like he’s never experienced before. How about the exclusive Jordan Pull Over Fleece Hoodie and Pants to help him warm up for his game or unwind after a good sweat? Good luck getting him to wear anything else because this fleece is as comfortable as it gets.

You can never go wrong with the Nike Air Max 2009. These running shoes were a favorite for both fashion and performance when it was released two years ago and the much anticipated return will make them an “it” shoe of the season. If he needs to feel the crisp winter air on his face, give him the best-selling, one-of-a-kind Under Armour Storm Fleece Hoodie and Pants to keep him dry and warm while he’s outdoors. The ColdGear® fleece fabric and prime water-resistant finish will provide comfort and ideal all-weather protection.

Is fashion the name of his game? If your man is a “shoe man,” then he knows what “sneakerhead” means. So get the exclusiveNike Max Junior – it’s what he wants. This sneaker will compliment his outfit regardless of occasion and the subtly iridescent eggplant gives the extra edge, making him the stylin’ man of the hour. If he likes to make a statement, the Graphic Tees can do that for him, whether he’s a classic “still doing it” man or he knows that a picture paints a thousand words. 

For easy and functional stocking stuffer ideas, pick up the Court Grip and the Nike Elite Basketball Socks. The Dri-Fit technology of the socks will keep feet dry and cool while Court Grip on the soles of the sneakers will keep him from slipping on worn basketball courts. These items can be paired to help any man’s game and heighten his performance.

Still stumped? The Foot Locker gift card is always a great choice, especially for the man with extra-particular tastes. No matter what, you’ll be sure to find unique gifts that your man wants this holiday season at Foot Locker.

-Footlocker/Newswire

Go Pink and join Shape magazine for the 6th annual Pilates for Pink + fundraiser for the fight against breast cancer, the most common form of cancer in women. This national awareness initiative kicks off this fall and provides participants with a variety of ways to join in. No matter how you choose to contribute, Pilates for Pink + is an interactive way to have fun and get involved in the cause!

Shape has partnered with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) in an effort to raise awareness and funds for life-saving breast cancer research. As the leading lifestyle magazine helping to influence women to lead better lives, Shape, with the help of BCRF, a not-for-profit organization, together are dedicated to preventing and finding a cure for breast cancer by funding worldwide research. Since the program’s inception in 2005 over $675,000 in donations has been raised, and we are excited to increase the number in 2011. Editor-in-Chief, Tara Kraft stated, “Shape is proud to be contributing to the search for a cure for breast cancer by producing Pilates for Pink + for the 6th year in a row. This nationwide initiative will continue to raise awareness for one of the most important health issues that face women today. Further, this fundraiser reinforces exercise as a key component to leading a healthy lifestyle.”

The New York City event will be held in Union Square Park North on Sunday, October 2nd from 9am-5pm. Shape up for a cause with group Pilates classes taught exclusively by the pros at Equinox Fitness Clubs. This year, Shape is taking our annual event and pumping it up with a variety of new classes created to give your body a jolt of “pink power.”

Not experienced in Pilates? Not a problem! Classes are open to all levels and no previous experience is required. Each class is$25, and for your donation to BCRF you will participate in a 45-minute Pilates class, receive a Pilates mat and a Pilates for Pink + Swag Bag including lots of goodies from our sponsors. Tickets can be purchased the day of the event, but pre-registration is highly recommended as we anticipate our biggest turn-out in 6 years! Go to pilatesforpink.com to purchase your tickets and discover other ways to get involved.

Spending the day at the New York City event has some other perks too. Numerous tents will be set up providing samples and endless activities to participants.  In addition to the group Pilates Fundamentals and Classical Mat classes from Equinox Fitness Clubs, cast members from the hit Broadway show Mamma Mia, will teach a class inspired by the choreography from the hit musical. Naked Juice will be sharing some of its latest products. Indulge in some of the healthiest and tastiest treats from Skinny Cow, Snackwells, Seattle’s Best Coffee and VitaFusion.  Also stop by Pandora for a manicure before trying on the must-have accessory and the Asics Pop-Up Shop for to get your gait assessed by a personal trainer.

Can’t join us for Pilates for Pink + in New York City? There are other ways to show your support and get fit. Hosting a Pilates for Pink class in your area or taking a class at a participating studio are just a few ways to get involved. Donations can also be made to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) at www.BCRFcure.org. 100% of the proceeds from Pilates for Pink + will benefit BCRF.

Be sure to pick up your October issue of Shape magazine, which features a special section called “Knowledge is Power.” Read “What You Don’t Know About Breast Cancer,” the myth busting report that just might save your life.  With close to 300,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed this year, it’s crucial to separate the rumors form realities.  This section educates women on tips to a healthy lifestyle by revealing tips from top docs on how to stay cancer free, as well as exercise moves that help fight disease.

Don’t miss out on a chance to partake in Pilates for Pink +! This wonderful event is a fun-filled day that allows participants to get involved in raising awareness for breast cancer while getting fit. Bring family and friends and make a day out of it. Go Pink and give back by joining us for Pilates in the Park!

PIX11 ANNOUNCES HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO

AT JACOB JAVITS CONVENTION CENTER IN MANHATTAN

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH FROM 11A-5P

Fitness Classes, Seminars, Health Screenings, Celebrity Guests,

Book Signings, Vendors, Giveaways and More

Plus: Workout with Billy Blanks

Attend a Taping of “Dr. Steve”

Meet Experts from Fit Pregnancy, Natural Health, Shape and Men’s Fitness Magazines

NEW YORK, July 28, 2011— This September PIX11 is bringing together the top experts in the health

and wellness fields for an all-day, all-ages expo. The PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo will take place at

the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan on September 25th from 11am to 5pm and will be

hosted by Dr. Steve Salvatore, of the nationally syndicated program ―Dr. Steve.‖

Through the use of classes, demonstrations, seminars and hands-on experience, PIX11 will provide a day

of information and entertainment that the whole family will enjoy.

The event will bring a variety of doctors, nutritionists, sports and fitness specialists, wellness celebrities,

authors  and a diverse group of experts in the areas of:  Food Allergies, Breast Cancer Awareness,

Diabetes Prevention and Treatment, Thyroid Disease – Detection and Care, Pregnancy Health,

Men’s Fitness, Childhood Obesity Prevention, Sinus/Snoring/Sleep Apnea and GERD treatment

options,  Naturopathic Medicine, Vitamins as Natural Medicine, Figuring Out Fiber, Gluten-free

Eating, Taking Charge of Your Health and How to Get Healthcare if You Lose Your Health

Insurance.

Free fitness classes include: Cardio: The Tae Bo Way with Billy Blanks (Billy will also be speaking at

a seminar and signing autographs,)   V-Core and Catwalk Confidence: The Power Behind Barefoot

Training with Dr. Emily Splichal,  Tightan BodyBlade Workout with Jon Gallo,  New Body Boot

Camp with Aja Davis, Zumba Fitness® with Joanne Rossiter, Yoga, Dance classes and more!

Confirmed celebrities: Fitness superstar Billy Blanks, actress/singer/activist Sheryl Lee Ralph plus

PIX11’s Dr. Steve, Jill Nicolini, Tamsen Fadal, Mr. G and more!

American Media, Inc, the leading publisher of health and fitness magazines in the U.S. will have various

experts from their stable of titles on hand at the expo hosting seminars throughout the day.  Magazine

editors from Shape, Men’s Fitness, Natural Health and Fit Pregnancy will also be available to answer

questions and share their wide range of knowledge with expo attendees. Free issues of magazines

including Shape, Men’s Fitness, Natural Health and Fit Pregnancy will be distributed.

Medical experts scheduled to speak include:

Dr. Neeta M. Shah – Vice President, Women’s Health Services, North Shore-LIJ Health System,

Dr. Scott H. Sicherer – Professor of Pediatrics, Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Mount Sinai School of Medicine

and member of the Medical Advisory Board for FAAN (The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network)

Dr. Peter Bongiorno and Dr. Pina LoGiudice – naturopathic doctors and licensed acupuncturists

Dr. Anne Marie Van Hoven – endocrinologist, at Saint Peter’s Thyroid and Diabetes Center

Dr. Meena Murthy – Chief of the Division of Endocrinology, Nutrition and Metabolism at Saint Peter’s

University Hospital

Dr. Joan K. Portello – Associate Professor at the State University of New York, State College of Optometry

Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum –  Chairman, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center

Tanya Zuckerbrot MS, RD – celebrity dietitian and creator of The F-Factor Diet

Angelica Medina  and Naomi Cunningham  - Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support

Program

Deirdre Pizzoferrato – registered dietitian and child nutrition expert

Amilya Antonetti – Best-selling author, founder of Soapworks, Inc., cofounder of Lucky Napkin and CEO of

AmA Productions LLC.

Dr. Jordan S. Josephson – surgeon and author of  Sinus Relief Now

Dr. Richard Firshein – author of  Reversing Asthma, Your Asthma-Free Child, The Nutraceutical Revolution

and The Vitamin Prescription (for life)

Nicole Hunn –author of Gluten-Free on a Shoestring, will be in attendance with General Mills’

GlutenFreely.com

Participating hospitals include: Saint Peter’s University Hospital, North Shore-LIJ Health System,

Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center.

In addition, Saint Peter’s University Hospital and SUNY College of Optometry will offer

complimentary health screenings for attendees.

Plus, join PIX11 at the Expo to watch a taping of ―Dr. Steve‖ from the Expo floor, where you can be a

member of the studio audience.

The PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo is open to the public, and for less than the cost of a doctor’s visit

($15 in advance at www.pix11.com/expo, $20 on site – with children under 12 free) you will have the

opportunity to meet the leading doctors, medical experts, health practitioners and celebrity fitness experts.

Please visit www.pix11.com/expo for detailed information on seminars, to sign up for fitness classes and

to purchase tickets.

PIX11 Health & Wellness Expo

DATE: Sunday, September 25, 2011

TIMES: 11am-5pm

DOORS OPEN 10:30am

LOCATION: Jacob Javits Convention Center 655 West 34th Street, New York 10001

GENERAL ADMISSION: $15 in advance, $20 on site – Children under 12 are free

For complete details please visit www.pix11.com/expo

PRESS CONTACT: JESSICA BELLUCCI JBELLUCCI@TRIBUNE.COM

About PIX 11

Founded in 1948 and owned by Tribune Broadcasting, a division of the Tribune Company, PIX11 has long been regarded as a groundbreaking

station in New York. In September 2006, PIX11 became the flagship station of the CW Television Network, and its successful primetime

programming, award winning news, extensive library of hit movies, first-run programs, off-network sitcom favorites, quality children’s

programming and public affairs shows, as well as outstanding event coverage, have contributed to the station’s success. PIX11 has earned over

190 Emmy Awards, including two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning News Program and multiple Emmy Awards for Outstanding

Newscast.  The station has been honored with numerous other awards for excellence in reporting, news coverage, public affairs, specials and

features. In addition, PIX11 has been the official broadcast television home of the New York Mets since 1999.  For more information, please visit

pix11.com.

The Biggest Loser Resorts introduce the “Workout with Your Favorite Biggest Loser Star” program, which allows guests of the resorts to workout with, and hear motivational stories from, stars of NBC’s hit television show. To kick off the program, recent winner Olivia Ward will join guests of the Malibu resort during the week of Aug. 14. Olivia will participate in all elements of the resort with the guests, as well as provide two motivational talks throughout the course of the week.

“Making a commitment to get healthy changed my life,” said Olivia. “The emotional journey that I took with the rest of ‘The Biggest Loser’ contestants had a lasting impact, and continuing this partnership through The Biggest Loser Resorts gives me the opportunity to help others achieve their goals as well. Hopefully I can show them that they can do it too.”

Offering a unique, life-changing weight-loss opportunity in a nutritionally balanced and motivating environment with guidance from professional fitness experts, The Biggest Loser Resorts offer schedules that generally include open gym time, an extensive variety of group exercise classes, daily hikes, educational classes, meals and visits to the highly acclaimed spa. Guests typically spend eight hours per day participating in some form of exercise, group activity, health education or active fun.

With existing locations in Ivins, Utah, and Malibu, Calif., and additional locations slated for early 2012, The Biggest Loser Resorts feature an award-winning program designed for every fitness level, focusing exclusively on changing the direction of each guest’s life. Through an emphasis on fitness, nutrition, education and life coaching, combined with personal attention from professional trainers, the program provides guests with the resources to lead a successful, balanced life.

“The ‘Workout with Your Favorite Biggest Loser Star’ program gives us the opportunity to celebrate real success stories and incorporate them into the curriculum at The Biggest Loser Resorts,” said Larry Bond, chief executive officer, The Biggest Loser Resorts. “We know that having Olivia on hand to explain her own personal health challenges will inspire and motivate guests on their own wellness journeys. And this is just the beginning; we will be featuring different contestants at the resorts throughout the year, including Olivia’s sister and season 11 finalist, Hannah Curlee.”

About The Biggest Loser Resorts

Owned and operated by Los Angeles-based Fitness Ridge Worldwide, LLC, The Biggest Loser Resorts, the lifestyle resort chain associated with NBC’s hit TV program, is founded on a four-point philosophy of fitness, nutrition, education and relaxation. Guests of The Biggest Loser Resorts enjoy a nutritionally balanced, boot-camp style experience that creates a lasting influence on their lives. Named one of the top ten destination spas for best affordability, best fitness program, best hiking and best for weight loss by Spafinder, the resorts offer a unique blend of education and exercise. Established in 2002 in Ivins, Utah, the company opened a second location in Malibu, Calif., in September 2010. To learn more about The Biggest Loser Resorts, please visit www.biggestloserresort.com.

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Hereditary hair loss affects approximately 80 million men and women in the United States. This month, to help raise awareness of this widespread condition, the Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has designated August as National Hair Loss Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to seek solutions to this all-too-common follicular challenge.

Bosley Professional Strength is using the month-long public awareness campaign to reaffirm its commitment to help treat fine and thinning hair. The first salon-only, comprehensive hair preservation regimen for men and women, Bosley Professional Strength helps maintain thicker, fuller-looking hair.

“Hereditary hair loss affects millions of Americans, yet so many let their thinning hair go untreated,” said Bosley Professional Strength President Eric McLemore. “Bosley Professional Strength is taking this time to remind folks with fine and thinning hair that there is a solution. Our line of products offers an easy yet effective way to help thicken and regrow hair.”

To keep hair in tip-top shape, Bosley Professional Strength recently introduced its Healthy Hair Moisture Masque, which restores moisture and sheen to dull, dry, brittle hair, and Healthy Hair Strengthening Masque, which strengthens limp, damaged or weak hair. These two new unisex products are the latest additions to the Bosley Professional Strength collection, which includes daily-use thickening products for color-treated and non-color-treated hair, volumizing styling products and healthy hair treatments.

In addition to its comprehensive line of products, Bosley Professional Strength provides training for stylists to help provide expert guidance to their clients. Not only are stylists able to recommend a line of advanced thickening haircare and styling products and hair re-growth treatments, but they can also refer clients to Bosley centers nationwide for counseling on Propecia, Lasercomb and hair restoration services.

Bosley Professional Strength is available at professional beauty salons and barber shops nationwide.

About Bosley Professional Strength:

Bosley®, the most recognized hair restoration brand in the world, has created Bosley Professional Strength for thicker, fuller-looking hair. The Bosley Professional Strength collection, launched in January 2010, includes daily-use thickening products for color-treated and non-color-treated hair, volumizing styling products, and healthy hair treatments, all of which offer an effective solution to create thicker, fuller-looking hair. Bosley Professional Strength is available at professional beauty salons and barber shops nationwide. Product prices range from $14.95 to $48.95. For more information, visit www.bosleypro.com.

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From left: Turkey Chili, Guiltless Barbeque Burger, Sesame Chicken Fingers

Whether you’re a football fanatic or just watch the Super Bowl for the commercials, game day celebrations are always full of unhealthy choices. With New Year’s resolutions still fresh on everyone’s mind, choosing delicious, healthy appetizers and meals for a Super Bowl party is doable with help from celebrity personal trainer and wellness guru David Kirsch.

David Kirsch has incorporated his lifestyle philosophy – achieving mind, body and spirit balance – into his three best-selling books featuring healthy, delicious recipes and energizing workouts. Try recipes from his extensive collection including low fat dips, hearty protein-packed appetizers and tailgate-inspired main courses, such as:

No-Fat Hummus

Roasted Pepper & Almond Dip

Tuna & Shrimp Kabobs

Sesame Chicken Fingers

Guiltless Barbecue Burger

Turkey Chili

Below please find some of David Kirsch’s healthy recipes that can seamlessly replace old party favorites with healthier fare that will become instant classics. Let me know if you need more information or images to share with your readers!

HEALTHY SUPER BOWL RECIPES FROM DAVID KIRSCH

NO-FAT HUMMUS

Serve this as a snack with celery, whole-grain crackers, or cucumber. For more zip, add more cayenne or a few drops of hot pepper sauce.

·   11⁄2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

·   1⁄4 cup nonfat plain yogurt

·   1 tablespoon chopped parsley

·   1 tablespoon minced garlic

·   1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin

·   1⁄4 teaspoon ground cayenne

·   1⁄4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice

1.  In a food processor, combine all ingredients.

2.  Process until well blended.

3.  Use immediately, or refrigerate up to 3 hours.

Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 227 calories, 12 g protein, 40 g carbohydrate,

3 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 10 g fiber, 4 g sugar

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND ALMOND DIP

Serve this delicious dip with celery, sliced cucumber, or whole wheat crackers for a great midmorning snack.

·   Nonfat vegetable cooking spray

·   1 large garlic clove, smashed

·   1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

·   3 roasted red bell peppers, halved, membranes removed

·   1⁄2 cup organic raw almonds, coarsely chopped

·   1 tablespoon olive oil

·   Salt

·   Pepper

1.  Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray.

2.  Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.

3.  Place cooled roasted red peppers in a food processor, and pulse until coarsely chopped.

4.  Add the almonds, garlic, and red pepper flakes.

5.  Pulse just until coarsely ground.

6.  Slowly add the oil, and pulse one or two more times.

7.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 3 servings. Per serving: 227 calories, 7 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate,

17 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 6 g fiber, 8 g sugar

TUNA AND SHRIMP KABOB

This is a really fun party dish and can easily be adapted to serve more people.

·   1/2 small eggplant

·   2 medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned

·   1/2 medium-sized, yellow bell pepper

·   1/3 cup water

·   4 ounces skinless tuna steak, cut into four 1-inch cubes

·   1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

·   1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

1.  Preheat oven to 400°F.

2.  Cut eggplant in half lengthwise, then cut diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces; set aside.

3.  Cut pepper into quarters; remove seeds and stem. Cut each piece in half.

4.  Bake peppers and eggplant in foil packet for 20 minutes. Remove and cool.

5.  Place peppers and eggplant on skewers.

6.  Place tuna and shrimp on skewers, alternating tuna then shrimp.

7.  Place all skewers in a large shallow dish.

8.  Combine water, Dijon mustard, and dill in a small bowl. Mix well and pour over kabobs. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

9.  Remove kabobs from marinade; discard marinade.

10. Spray grill rack with nonfat vegetable cooking spray. Place kabobs on grill.

11. Grill tuna/shrimp skewers 2 to 3 minutes each side and veggies 4 minutes on each side.

SESAME CHICKEN FINGERS

This easy dish goes over well at parties. It’s also great as a light meal served with broccoli.

·   1⁄4 teaspoon light soy sauce

·   1⁄4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

·   1 teaspoon water

·   1 teaspoon turmeric

·   1 4-ounce boneless, skinless chicken breast sliced into 4 strips

·   1 tablespoon toasted black and white sesame seeds

1.  In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, mustard, water, and turmeric.

2.  Marinate the chicken in the mixture up to 1 hour.

3.  Coat the chicken with sesame seeds.

4.  Preheat oven to 350°F.

5.  Place the chicken on a nonstick baking pan.

6.  Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken strips are cooked through.

Makes 1 serving. Per serving: 195 calories, 26 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate,

8 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 2 g fiber, 0 g sugar

GUILTLESS BARBECUE BURGER

Red meat need not come loaded with saturated fat. Buffalo meat tastes just as delicious as beef, but it comes much leaner. Because of its leanness, it cooks quicker as well.

·   4 ounces lean ground buffalo meat

·   4 ounces lean ground turkey breast

·   1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

·   2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

·   2 tablespoons low-sugar, low-sodium barbecue sauce

·   2 egg whites, lightly beaten

·   Nonfat vegetable cooking spray

1.  Mix all of the ingredients except the cooking spray in a large bowl.

2.  Form the mixture into two patties.

3.  Spray a barbecue grill or nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat to medium-high heat.

4.  Place the patties on grill or skillet, and cook about 8 minutes per side (for medium), until cooked through.

Makes 2 servings. Per serving: 185 calories, 33 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate,

3 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, .5 g fiber, 4 g sugar

TURKEY CHILI

Double this recipe, making a big pot of the stuff at the beginning of the week. Whenever you are rushed and don’t have time to prepare a more elaborate lunch or dinner, serve up some leftovers. The chili always tastes better the second time around.

·   Nonfat cooking spray

·   1 pound lean ground turkey

·   Salt

·   Pepper

·   1 cup peeled and grated carrot

·   2⁄3 cup chopped onion

·   2⁄3 cup chopped celery

·   1 clove garlic, minced

·   2 teaspoons chili powder

·   1 teaspoon paprika

·   1 teaspoon ground cumin

·   1⁄8 teaspoon ground cayenne

·   1 141⁄2-ounce can chopped plum tomato in juice

·   1⁄2 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth

·   1 bay leaf

1.  Heat a 3-quart nonstick saucepan over high heat and coat with cooking spray.

2.  Add the turkey, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, breaking up the turkey into pieces, until browned.

3.  Remove to a bowl, and cover with foil to keep warm.

4.  Reduce the heat to low, and add the carrot, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.

5.  Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

6.  Increase the heat to medium, and add the tomato, stock, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat.

7.  Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 15 minutes, covered.

8.  Add the browned turkey, and simmer for 5 minutes more.

9.  Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

Makes 4 servings. Per serving: 240 calories, 23 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate,

10 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 4 g fiber, 8 g sugar

DISCOVER HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR WORKOUT

With Wellness Guru David Kirsch’s First-Ever Master Class in New York City

Exclusively at Space NK

With nearly two decades of experience helping clients and fans achieve optimal physical fitness, good health and spiritual wellbeing, David Kirsch is the wellness guru behind some of the world’s most coveted bodies. Now for the first time, the fitness master is sharing his expertise at a Master Class at Space NK, divulging tips and tricks to slim down, stay energized, and get gorgeous from the inside out. The event promises to reveal how to:

select the right exercises for your body type

tone your trouble spots

fuel pre- and post-workouts

maximize your workouts with or without a trainer

determine which supplements are right for you

lose those last 10 pounds as fast as possible

Join David at Space NK on Greene Street to learn everything you ever wanted to know about smart workouts, mind-body conditioning, eating right, and tailoring your lifestyle toward total wellness. Attendees will also have the chance to win a one-hour private training session with one of David’s top trainers at his Madison Square Club. The $50 admission price is redeemable toward David Kirsch products at the event.

WHO:    David Kirsch

WHAT:  Master Class

WHEN:  Wednesday, January 26th, 6pm-7pm (doors open at 5:30pm)

WHERE: Space NK

99 Greene Street between Prince Street and Spring Street

WEAR:  This will be a no-sweat session—no workout attire required

RSVP:   212.941.4200