Angel Food Cake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup sifted cake flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Direction:

1. Sift flour, salt, and 3/4 cups sugar together.
2. Beat remaining ingredients until soft peaks form. Reduce mixing speed and gradually add remaining 3/4 cups sugar several tablespoons at a time.
3. Sift a small amount of the dry mixture over the whipped eggs. Fold gently. Continue (sifting and folding) until all flour is just incorporated.
4. Gently pour batter into a greased 10 inch pan. Bake at 350 F for 35-40 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean).

Makes 12 servings

Nutritional Information:

• Fat: 1.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 34.2g
• Calories: 165.6
• Protein: 4.8 g

Sparks People

What to Do After a Workout?

Many people have great workout routines. You drink plenty of water, warm up, stretch, work the entire body and even get in some cardio.
Once completing the workout most people head back to the house, change and move on with the day.

How you treat your body in the minutes and hours after you exercise has a direct effect on muscles soreness., muscle strength and growth, and staying hydrated.,

Things you should do once you have completed a workout:

• Cool Down: The first thing you should do is cool down.
• Stretch: Stretching allows your muscles to rebuild, growing bigger and stronger, and thus allows you to get the full benefit from your efforts.
• Drink Water: It's recommended that you drink another 2-3 cups within two hours after you have finished exercising.
• Refuel: You need to repair your muscles and boost your energy level, and you need to do it fast.
• Exercise Extra: The longer you cool down after a workout, the less sore you will be the following day.

Try these few steps and see if it makes a difference in your workout.

Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:

• 4 Large Chicken Breasts
• Olive Oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 Cup Pasta sauce
• 8 oz. mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat the over to 350 f
2. Heat the sauce in the microwave or over the stove until hot.
3. Pound the chicken breasts until they have a uniform thickness. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat enough oil to cover the pan in a nonstick pan over medium heat until hot. Saute the chicken breasts until cooked through and golden, about 5 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes on the other.
4. Dip the chicken in the sauce and then add to a casserole dish. Pour remaining sauce over and top with cheese. Bake the chicken in the oven until the cheese is melted.

Serves 4

Nutritional Info:

• Fat: 16.3g
• Carbohydrates: 6.7g
• Calories: 349.2
• Protein: 41.9g

2009 National Walk at Lunch Day

Wednesday, April 29th is 2009 National Walk at Lunch Day!

The National Walk at Lunch Day is part of "Walking Works", a Blue Cross and Blue Shield program designed to help members of all fitness levels take steps for better health and reduce the likelihood of future problems such as:

• Heart Disease
• Diabetes
• Certain Cancers

Plan to bring your shoes to work on Wednesday, April 29th and plan to walk during or after lunch. Find so friends or co-works to join you!