Friday, July 3, 2015

July 3



Matthew 10:22 - NLT
And all nations will hate you because you are my followers. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved.

Christ has a powerful lesson for those who choose to diet. Dieting makes us different, and it is never easy to be different. Being Christians made the disciples different, and they had to suffer many things for their difference. People who are different are often excluded by others. Sometimes they are even abused and persecuted for their differences. There was only one reason the disciples were able to persevere in their faith, and that was the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives. That same Spirit can give us the power to be different and the strength to persevere, even through a tough diet.

Today's Thought:  Christ helps those who choose to be different!

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Today's Tip:  The best diet strategy for Fourth of July? Pack a picnic and manage your day by being well-prepared. Eat light and frequently throughout the day, picking up fresh fruit, salads with low-fat dressing, grilled vegetable wraps, or even some marinated chicken on the grill.

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Strawberry Yogurt Breakfast Split
A delicious and easy breakfast treat.

1 banana
4 oz. (1 C.) fresh strawberries
4 oz. (1/2 C.) vanilla yogurt
1 T. chopped, toasted almonds

1.. Peel and split banana.
2.. Place banana halves in serving bowl.
3.. Top with strawberries, yogurt and almonds.

YIELD: 1 serving

NUTRITION ANALYSIS PER SERVING: Calories, 312; Fat, 7 grams; Cholesterol, 5 milligrams; Fiber, 5 grams; Sodium, 75 milligrams; Calories from fat, 19 percent.