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Foods That Burn Fat, Foods That Turn to Fat
Foods That Burn Fat 1. Oatmeal If I could only choose one source of complex, starchy carbohydrates for a fat loss program, this would be it! Oatmeal is the one carbohydrate food that virtually 100% of all bodybuilders and fitness models eat on a daily basis. What makes it so great? Well, although it’s a [...]
Continue reading...Weight Loss through Hypnosis
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Weight Loss through Hypnosis Weight loss through hypnosis – it sounds so appealing doesn’t it – the whole idea of listening to a few words through your MP3 player and then watching the pounds simply drop off? But can you really lose weight through hypnosis? The short answer is that you will lose weight by [...]
Continue reading...Weight Loss The Atkins Diet
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Weight Loss The Atkins Diet The Atkins diet is a modern weight loss phenomenon. Founded by Dr Robert Atkins, 1930-2003, it was first published as a diet book, “Dr Atkins Diet Revolution” in 1972. This was followed by a series of books on the subject. There were worries about the safety of the diet and [...]
Continue reading...Weight Watchers A Diet System
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Weight Watchers A Diet System Nearly everyone who has ever been on a diet, or who has ever read about diets will have heard of Weight Watchers. They have been the most recognizable product in the diet field since the early 1960’s They are not really a diet as such, more a brand that is [...]
Continue reading...Weight Loss An Apple A Day
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Weight Loss An Apple A Day Weight loss seems to be everywhere these days, there are countless articles, TV shows and books about the subject and yet the problem never seems to go away. On the contrary obesity, by all accounts, seems to be on the increase. Whenever they is a news report we seem [...]
Continue reading...The Traffic Light Weight Loss Diet
Saturday, September 12, 2009
The Traffic Light Weight Loss Diet Many of the weight loss diets that are popular today can be quite complicated to follow and awkward to apply to everyday living. Take the GI diet for instance where you apply different values to foods, based on their glycaemic index number Then you add up the number of [...]
Continue reading...The High Fiber Diet
Saturday, September 12, 2009
The High Fiber Diet The high fiber diet is one of the more familiar weight loss diets that still have a good following. This is possibly a more gentle and easy to follow weight loss system than the more extreme diets such as Atkins. Many dieticians and nutritional consultants favor high fiber diets as they [...]
Continue reading...The Gi Weight Loss Diet
Saturday, September 12, 2009
The Gi Weight Loss Diet The Gi plan diet certainly seems to be taking off at the moment. Endorsed by an ever-growing band of celebrities it seems that this is the diet of the moment. But how exactly does the GI weight loss program differ from the other diets on the market and what does [...]
Continue reading...South Beach Diet an Overview
Saturday, September 12, 2009
South Beach Diet an Overview The South Beach weight loss program became very popular in the 1990’s,as a successor to the stringency of the Atkins diet. It was seen by many, as a more healthy and lees obsessive alternative to the low carb regime of Atkins. Although it still encouraged the participant to avoid many [...]
Continue reading...Low Fat Weight Loss Diets
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Low Fat Weight Loss Diets Not as popular now as the more heavily publicized diets such as Atkins, South Beach and The GI diet, low fat diets still have a great deal to recommend them. Although diets based on lowering the amounts of carbohydrates, recommend the intake of a variety of fatty foods, many dietitians [...]
Continue reading...Weight Loss and Metabolism
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Weight Loss and Metabolism How many times have you asked someone who appears to be eating large amounts of food, but maintaining the figure of an over enthusiastic long distance runner, how they mange it, only to receive the somewhat unlikely reply that it’s just their metabolism? So what do you need to know about [...]
Continue reading...Weight Loss Basics
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Weight Loss Basics Although there are an ever-growing number of diet books, plans and groups, many people just want to achieve weight loss by sensible healthy eating, rather than following a particular fad or fashion. But where to start your weight loss program? Well, the most basic and probably one of the best guides that [...]
Continue reading...Eggs Florentine
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Eggs Florentine Serves: 6 Fibre 1.4g Protein 14.5g Fat 19.4g Calories/serving: 244 WWpoints per serving: 4 1/2 recipe Cheese Sauce 45og/1lb fresh or Frozen spinach 6 eggs salt 1. Preheat oven to 18o°C/35o°F/gas 4. 2. Prepare the Cheese Sauce. Wash the spinach leaves in cold water, place in a saucepan with a tightly fitting lid [...]
Continue reading...Alternative Potato Salad
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Alternative Potato Salad Serves: 8 Fibre 0.9g Protein 3.3g Fat 19g Calories/serving: 202 WWpoints per serving: 4 1 medium swede, peeled 1 teaspoon granular sugar substitute (optional) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 6og/2 1/2oz spring onions, finely chopped 1 medium dill pickle, chopped 120g/4 1/4oz celery with leaves finely chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons salt dash [...]
Continue reading...Moroccan chickpeas with spinach
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Moroccan chickpeas with spinach SERVES: 4 PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 35 MINUTES Calories/seving: 218 WWpoints per servng: 4 2 medium onions, chopped 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 tavlespoon ground coriander 30ml (1 1/2fl oz) vegetable stock 2 x400g cans chickpeas, drained [...]
Continue reading...Lemon and honey glazed pork steaks
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Lemon and honey glazed pork steaks SERVES: 4 Calories/serving: 241 WW points per serving: 4 PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES 4 lean pork steaks zest and juice of 2 lemons 2 tablespoons runny honey 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 talespoons chopped fresh rosemary salt and freshly ground black pepper 1. Remove all [...]
Continue reading...Sweet Chilli Pork
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Sweet Chilli Pork SERVES : 4 Calories/serving: 241 WW points per serving: 4 PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 25 MINUTES 4 lean pork steaks 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 50ml (2fl oz) dry sherry 2 tablespoons runny honey 1 X 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 red chilli, finely sliced 1 teaspoons ground coriander salt [...]
Continue reading...Seafood chowder
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Seafood chowder SERVES: 1 Calories/serving: 225 WW points per serving: 4 PREPARATION TIME: 40 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 35 MINUTES 2 onions, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 600ml (1 pint) vegetable stock 2 tbsps plain flour 1 X 400g can chopped tomatoes 1 small red chilli, seeded and finely chopped 300ml (1/2 pint) tomato passata [...]
Continue reading...Mixed grape chill
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Mixed grape chill Serves 4 Preparation time 10 minutes Calories/serving 110 WW points per serving 2 Fat 0.5g 35og (12oz) red and green seedless grapes 150g (5oz) 0% fat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1. Wash the grapes and drain. 2. Cut the grapes in half and place in the bottom of four individual [...]
Continue reading...Garlic and herb roasted potatoes
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Garlic and herb roasted potatoes Serves: 4 Calories/serving: 89 WWpoints per serving:2 Preparation time: 1 5 minutes Cooking times: 45 minutes 450g (1 lb) potatoes 8 garlic cloves with skin intact 2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tablespoons light soy sauce chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley to garnish salt 1. Preheat the oven [...]
Continue reading...Blueberry syllabub
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Blueberry syllabub Serves: 4 Calories/serving:103 WW points per serving: 2 PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES Choose a creamy low-fat yogurt for a smoother, luxurious finish. 225g (8oz) blueberries 1 tablespon Madeira wine 2 tablespoons golden caster sugar zest and juice of 1 lime 225g (8oz) low-fat Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur [...]
Continue reading...Mexican bean bites with red pepper sauce
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Mexican bean bites with red pepper sauce SERVES 4 PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 10 MINUTES Calories/serving: 109 WWpoints per serving: 2 Fat: 3.4g 1 red pepper 1 X400g can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 small red onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander 1/2-1 tbsp jalapeno chillies [...]
Continue reading...Roasted Mediterranean Tartlets
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Roasted Mediterranean Tartlets SERVES: 6 PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES Calories/serving: 100 WWpoints per serving: 2 1 aubergine 1 red and 1 yellow pepper, seeded 1 small red onion, peeled 2 courgettes, wiped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 sprigs of rosemary 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 175g (6oz) cherry tomatoes, halved 3 [...]
Continue reading...Creamy Pumpkin Soup
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Creamy Pumpkin Soup Serves: 6 Fibre 2.8g Protein 2.6g Fat: 1o.6g Calories/serving: 130 WW points per serving: 2 2 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 1 small clove garlic, peeled and crushed 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 75oml/1 1/4 pints Chicken Stock 1 x 425 -g/15oz [...]
Continue reading...Lemon and mustard seed humous
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Lemon and mustard seed humous SERVES: 4 Calories/serving: 148 ww pointe per serving: 2 PREPARATION TIME : 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES 1x 425g can chickpeas with no added salt or sugar 300ml (1/2 pint) soya milk 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tsps mustard seed juice of 1 lemon salt cayenne pepper to taste [...]
Continue reading...Oven-baked nachos
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Oven-baked nachos SERVES: 4 Calories/serving: 128 WW points per serving: 2 PREPARATION TIME: 5 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES These crunchy nibbles make a tasty Weight Watchers Recipe alternative to crisps. 4 corn tortillas 1. Preheat the oven to 150C, 300F, Gas Mark 2. 2. Place the tortillas on a chopping board. Using a heavy [...]
Continue reading...Cheesy Potatoes Skins
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Cheesy Potatoes Skins SERVES: 8 CALORIES/SERVING: 89 WW POINTS per bringing: 2 SODIUM: 47m 4 Biggest potatoes 2 tablespoons butter — liquid 1 tomato — finley chopped 1/2 cup cheese — colby-jack 1/2 cup fat-free dry elite 5 spring onion — sliced 1. Warmth oven to 375º. Scrubbing potatoes; president potatoes to give steam to [...]
Continue reading...Pork Loin with Mustard
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Pork Loin with Mustard Serves 6 Calories/serving: 255 WW points per serving: 5 Fibre: og Protein: 24g Fat: 15g 6 x 1-cm/1/2-in slices of boneless pork loin salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 30g/1oz shallots, peeled and chopped 6oml/2floz dry white wine 185ml/6floz Chicken Stock 2 teaspoons granular sugar [...]
Continue reading...Pastrami hotpot
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Pastrami hotpot SERVES: 4 CALORIES/ SERVING: 259 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 5 PREPARATION TIME :10 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 50 MINUTES 8 slices pastrami 8 long shallots, peeled 300ml (1/2pint) red wine 300ml (1/2pint) water pinch of fresh thyme 2 tbsps gravy granules 4 large potatoes, peeled and sliced very thin olive oil spray 1 Preheat [...]
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