Healthy Living with Ellie Krieger

In addition to her Food Network show, Ellie Krieger was also the host of the national syndicated TV show "Living Better." She has appeared as a guest expert on dozens of programs, including "Today," "Good Morning America," "The Early Show," and CNN. Ellie also hosted a live Internet radio show called In Balance with Ellie Krieger.

Ellie has written for and been quoted in many popular magazines. She's a regular contributor to Parenting and was the nutrition columnist for Rodale's Fitness Swimmer. Ellie has also written articles for Woman's Day, Baby Talk, American Baby, and Running News. Her expertise has been quoted in Self, Glamour, GQ, Prevention, Men's Journal, Ladies Home Journal, The New York Daily News, and Newsday.

Ellie was an adjunct professor in the New York University Department of Nutrition, Food Studies and Public Health. Ellie also held the position of director of nutritional services at the prestigious La Palestra Center for Preventative Medicine, where she worked with a team of physicians, psychologists and fitness specialists to create a multifaceted obesity treatment program.

In her years in private practice she counseled a wide variety of clients, from homemakers and CEOs to notable celebrities and models. Ellie was also a Wilhelmina model herself for more than ten years. She received her Bachelor's degree in clinical nutrition, with honors and distinction, from Cornell University, and her Master's in nutrition education from Columbia University. Her Ivy League education and prestigious teaching credentials fall in line with how Ellie does her work--it's rooted in science, not pseudo-science. Ellie Krieger brings the knowledge of a true scholar and the passion of a talented writer and entrepreneur to everything she does.

Ready to get healthy? Let Ellie help!

Ellie's online program is designed to help you lose weight and get healthy while you enjoy delicious, healthy, and balanced foods. There's no reason that eating right has to be complicated. Ellie believes in simplicity - fresh, wholesome ingredients combined in balanced meals that leave you feeling satisfied. She's done all the planning and calculating for you to start Ellie's balanced approach to eating!

Here's a recipe example:

Macaroni and Four Cheeses

Ingredients

* cooking spray
* 16 ounce(s) pasta, elbow macaroni, (1 box)
* 20 ounce(s) squash, winter, frozen pureed (2 packages)
* 2 cup(s) milk, lowfat (1%)
* 1 1/3 cup(s) cheese, cheddar, grated, extra-sharp (4 oz.)
* 2/3 cup(s) cheese, Monterey Jack, grated (2 oz.)
* 1/2 cup(s) cheese, ricotta, low-fat
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon mustard, dry
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper, cayenne
* 2 tablespoon bread crumbs, fine, dry
* 2 tablespoon cheese, Parmesan, freshly grated
* 1 teaspoon oil, olive

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Cook the macaroni according the package directions. Drain and transfer to the prepared baking dish.

Meanwhile, place the frozen squash and milk in a large saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally and breaking up the squash with a spoon until it is defrosted. Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture is almost simmering, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the cheddar, jack cheese, ricotta, salt, mustard, and cayenne. Pour this mixture over the macaroni and stir to combine.

Combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and oil in a small bowl. Sprinkle over the top of the macaroni and cheese. Bake until the cheeses are bubbling around the edges, about 20 minutes, then broil for 3 minutes so the top is crisp and nicely browned.

Serving size: 2 cups

Nutrient Notes: Excellent source of: Vitamin A, Selenium, Thiamin, Folate, Calcium, Manganese, and Niacin; Good source of: Iron, Riboflavin, Fiber, and Phosphorus.

Ellie Krieger's plan is comprehensive, including exercise and fitness planning as well as stress management. To stay slim, energized, and feeling healthy, you have to move your body. And Ellie believes this can be fun and enjoyable! As with her philosophy on everything, balance is the core component of her fitness plan. Whether you're a gym nut or you've never exercised in your life, this plan will be customized to work with your fitness level! It includes strength training, flexibility workouts, and cardiovascular exercise. And it will leave you feeling strong, fit, and energized!

Not only that, but Ellie believes that learning how to reduce stress is not just good for your health but can actually enhance your weight-loss efforts and help you overcome hurdles and plateaus. Research has shown that chronic stress can make you more likely to gain weight around your middle, and may make it harder for you to shed pounds. Ellie's plan includes action steps that will help you start feeling more confident, relaxed, and positive in your day-to-day life. Side effects may include weight loss! :)

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Ellie has helped her personal clients and fans reach their goals. Her program really works. Just listen to the people who have found success...

Kathy lost 15 pounds!

"I highly recommend Ellie's program to anyone who wants to lose weight in a healthy, real-world way.
At age 49, I had been 15 to 20 pounds overweight for years. And I'm short, so that much weight really affects my appearance. I'm a freelance journalist, and when Woman's Day magazine asked me to write a 3-month, daily weight-loss blog for womansday.com, I thought "This is exactly what I need: public pressure!" So I took the job. I suggested to my editor that I follow Ellie's plan because I'd always enjoyed her show on the Food Network. She seemed to make weight loss seem very do-able with just a few small changes.

I followed Ellie's suggestions for stocking a healthy pantry. I added more fruits, veggies and whole grains but didn't skimp on the protein. I cut a lot of the fats and junk per the great suggestions in her book..."

Jackie was motivated to get healthy!

"It's still a journey and probably always will be, but at least I'm not alone in it. During my first bout of chemotherapy I gained weight. I hadn't been watching what I ate, not realizing that I was jump-starting my body into menopause and it would be that much harder to lose weight afterwards. This is why it is so important for me to stay on a healthy path now as my chances of cancer reoccurring is higher if I am overweight. I've already had a second cancer diagnosis and can't afford to have another occurrence at my young age; I just turned 40..."