What are the Benefits of Indoor Cycling?
According to the U.S. Department of Health ".....regular physical activity substantially reduces the risk of coronary disease, stroke, colon cancer, diabetes and high blood pressure.....and helps to control weight, contributes to healthy bones, muscles and joints... reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression..." Need we go on? Cycling is also "low-impact" without the joint stress that you get from "ground-pounding" sports and activities. All good reasons to strap-in/clip-on and RYDE!
Healthy Eating
Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Cake Batter:
1 1/2 cups (150 grams) all purpose, unbleached white flour
3/4 cup (90 grams) whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sugar/stevia mix
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup egg substitute or equivalent to 2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup 0% fat Greek Yogurt
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Hudaon Bay Bread
Makes: 24 servings
Prep 15 mins
Bake 22 mins to 24 mins
Cool 10 mins
Ingredients:
2 cups butter or margarine, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup honey
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons light-color corn syrup
10 cups regular rolled oats
Pumpkin Spice Bread and Muffins Recipe
Makes two loaves or 36 muffins or a combination
Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
4 eggs
15 ounce can of pumpkin
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
Cinnamon Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Ingedients
Cinnamon Crumb Topping:
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 cup chopped walnuts
Coffee Cake:
1 package (18 1/4 ounces) white cake mix
1 egg
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Quinoa Salad with Apples, Pecans, Cranberries, and Gouda
Yield: 10-12 servings
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups quinoa, preferably red
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
4 ounces arugula, trimmed and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
4 ounces aged Gouda, finely diced (about 1 cup)
3 medium celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 large, crisp apple, such as Fuji or Pink Lady, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1 cup finely diced fennel
3/4 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
