
Spa Cuisine: Coffee-Crusted Sirloin with Jalapeño Red-Eye Gravy
Back in the 1800s, trail driving cowboys — some of the world’s foremost experts at putting whatever was at hand to good use — made the first red-eye gravy by swirling some coffee, mixed with a little flour, in a skillet full of juices from pan-fried steaks. This concoction,
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The 7-Day Canyon Ranch Spa Diet: Spa Tricks That Melt Pounds
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1. Eat mindfully. “Mealtime should be a total sensory experience,” says Canyon Ranch’s Lori Reamer. Whenever you prepare a dish, take a few moments to add a garnish. Appreciate the aroma, taste, and texture of every bite. All this slows down your eating, so
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Day 7 of the The 7-Day Canyon Ranch Spa Diet
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Breakfast
1/2 cup reduced-fat granola cereal with 1 cup nonfat yogurt and fresh fruit
Midmorning Snack
2 whole wheat crackers spread with 1 tablespoon natural nut butter
Lunch: Chopped Vegetable and Bean Salad

Day 6 of the The 7-Day Canyon Ranch Spa Diet
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Breakfast: Eggs Florentine
2 poached eggs served on a toasted whole wheat English muffin with sauteed spinach
Midmorning Snack
1 energy bar, such as PowerBar Pria or Clif Luna Bar
Lunch: Grilled PBB Sandwich

Day 5 of the The 7-Day Canyon Ranch Spa Diet
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Breakfast
1 cup hot oatmeal or multigrain cereal with 1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt and 2 tablespoons golden raisins
Midmorning Snack
1 piece whole fruit
Lunch: Chicken Cranberry Wrap
2-ounce whole wheat pita stuffed with 2 ounces poached chicken breast
Add 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce and greens

Day 4 of the 7-Day Canyon Ranch Spa Diet
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Breakfast
1 cup muesli cereal with 1/2 cup nonfat milk
1 piece whole fruit or 1 cup seasonal fresh berries
Midmorning Snack
Cut carrots and bell pepper strips with 1 tablespoon light dressing
Lunch: Chopped Vegetable and Bean Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, cucumbers, bell peppers, carrots, olives, and tomatoes tossed with 1/4
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Day 3 of the 7-Day Canyon Ranch Spa Diet
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Breakfast
1 small (half of a tennis ball) whole-grain fruit muffin (e.g., Au Bon Pain or VitaMuffin)
Citrus sections and melon balls
Midmorning Snack
1 ounce trail mix
Lunch: Salad Nicoise
3 ounces grilled tuna steak, 3 steamed red potatoes, 5 olives, and steamed green beans arranged on a bed of mixed greens
Drizzle with
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Day 2 of The Canyon Ranch Spa Diet
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Breakfast: Kiwi-Banana Shake
In a blender, puree 1 chopped banana and 1 kiwifruit with 1/2 cup apple juice and crushed ice until smooth
Also have 1 whole wheat English muffin with 1 tablespoon 100 percent fruit spread
Midmorning Snack
Mixed-vegetable crudites with 1 tablespoon light dressing
Lunch: Turkey and Swiss on Rye
2 ounces
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Day 1 of The Canyon Ranch Spa Diet
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Breakfast
3-egg-white omelet with chopped tomatoes, onions, and peppers Breakfast
1 whole wheat English muffin with 1 tablespoon 100 percent fruit spread
Midmorning Snack
Mixed-vegetable crudites with 1/4 cup hummus spread
Lunch: Tofu, Arugula, and Tomato Wrap
1/2 cup sauteed marinated tofu wrapped in a whole wheat flour tortilla with baby arugula, tomato,
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