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The grapefruit diet plan
Grapefruit contains fat burning enzymes responsible for reducing insulin levels and encouraging weight loss The idea is to eat half a grapefruit, or drink a glass of grapefruit juice, with each meal. This diet is only recommended for those who can live without complex carbs and sweets. The grapefruit diet is pretty low in carbs, [...]
Continue reading...Cabbage Soup Diet
Thursday, August 26, 2010
The Cabbage Soup Diet is a 7 day meal plan, aimed at achieving fast weight loss. It is not a long-term weight loss solution, but is known to be effective over the short term. Apparently it originally came from a hospital (Sacred Hearts Hospital) to stimulate weight loss for surgery patients – but this cannot [...]
Continue reading...Cheese dieting
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Cheeses have become a fashion lately, at least I think I have. Can initiate a real debate on where to organize a table cheese. In November, usually cheese appetizer is served either on or as an extra flavor of the fish dishes, while in other countries, cheese is served as dessert at the end of [...]
Continue reading...Short Term 1000 Calorie Diet Plan
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Due to its low calorie content, it is for short-term use only (eg. 14 days), perhaps to restart weight loss, or as a form of cleansing diet. Ideally, include a daily multinutrient (multivitamin/multimineral) as part of your daily eating to ensure adequate nutritional intake. Please also note that rapid weight loss is not sustainable by [...]
Continue reading...Fad Diets & How To Spot Them
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Lots of today’s popular diets take advantage of our desire to drop weight quickly. Unfortunately, though, “quick-fix” diets don’t work. In this group diets that leave out major food groups are included: High protein diets - The high protein diet reduces by significant amounts the percentage of carbohydrates in the diet, these carbohydrates are an [...]
Continue reading...Cottage Cheese Diet
Saturday, November 7, 2009
During summer, people are especially concerned about faddy diets, weight loss and calorie intake programs that show how to lose weight and calories. One of those is certainly the cottage cheese diet plan that is making the rounds more and more among dieters. Just, what sort of a dieting is it and does it really [...]
Continue reading...Weight Loss Benefits Of Oatmeal Diet
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Good old-fashioned oatmeal is nutritious and inexpensive and may help you lose weight. Oatmeal is high in fiber. and may decrease your appetite, and it’s an excellent source of carbohydrates for a weight-loss diet. Health Benefits of Oatmeal The health benefits of oatmeal are due to the fact that it’s made from oats. Whole-oat products [...]
Continue reading...Low-Carb Diet Tips That Work
Saturday, October 31, 2009
If you’re searching for a diet program, consider the low-carb diet. For many people, this diet has provided excellent results, including weight loss, lower blood pressure, lower blood sugar, lower triglycerides, and amazingly, even lower cholesterol levels. The diet, however, is not for everyone. Some people have no enegy on this program, while others seem [...]
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 [...]
Continue reading...Salmon pasta salad
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Salmon pasta salad SERVES: 6 CALORIES/SERVING: 280 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 5 FAT: 8.9G PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 25 MINUTES 2 X175g (2 X 6oz) fresh salmon fillets, skinned and boned 1 tsp vegetable bouillon stock powder 225g (8oz) [uncooked weight] pasta shapes 1 vegetable stock cube 300ml (1/2 pint) virtually fat free [...]
Continue reading...Prawn and mushroom pasta
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Prawn and mushroom pasta SERVES 4 CALORIES/SERVING: 281 WW points per serving: 5 PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES 225g (8oz) [uncooked weight] pasta 1 vegetable stock cube 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 red pepper, seeded and finely diced 115g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced 1 X 400g can chopped [...]
Continue reading...Spinach and leek pie
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Spinach and leek pie SERVES: 4 CALORIES/ SERVING: 257 WW points per serving: 5 PREPARATION TIME: 20-25 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 45 MINUTES 1 medium onion, chopped 50g (2oz) leeks, trimmed and chopped 1 vegetable stock cube 250g(10oz) spinach 1 tsp dried oregano 1 egg, beaten 1 X 250g carton low-fat cottage cheese 200g filo pastry [...]
Continue reading...Mustard Vinaigrette
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Mustard Vinaigrette Serves : 10 Fibre 0g Protein 0g Fat 24g Calories/serving: 216 WW points per serving: 4 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 25oml/8floz extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1. Whisk all the ingredients together in [...]
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
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