Tag Archive | "Diet Plans"
Dieting and The Internet
One of the most popular way to manage your diet is online using your home computer and your web browser, usually you will be asked to sign up for an account online, some of them are free to join while others charge a small fee or give a free trial. What are the benefits? Usually [...]
Continue reading...Obesity Health
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Health risks associated with Obesity is not just about how the person looks, it also poses more serious medical issues, any person who is 40% or more over weight is twice as likely to die earlier than a person in the recommended weight zone. Obesity has been linked to several very serious medical conditions including: [...]
Continue reading...Watch What You Eat
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Step 1. Once you have dieted and have reached the weight ideal for your height then obviously you want to maintain that weight, the easiest way to do that is by controlling the portions of food that you eat. It is thought that many of us underestimate greatly portion sizes and the amount of calories [...]
Continue reading...Watching Those Calories
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
In weight lose, calories play a crucial role in any diet, for to lose weight we must burn more calories than we take in when we eat, to lose just one pound in weight you must burn off 3,500 calories more than you take in. Therefore it is simply a matter of cutting down on [...]
Continue reading...Healthy Eating For Children
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
More so it’s becoming increasingly popular to be thin, teenage girls often fall into the category of worrying sometimes to the point of obsession about the weight. But is it good for children to actually go on a diet, the majority of children do not need to diet and they shouldn’t. It doesn’t matter what [...]
Continue reading...Children & Healthy Eating
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
School meals have always been something to be joked about but recent studies showed that many of our schools did indeed need a shake up when it came to providing healthy nutritional meals for children and their diet needs. Reports showed that meals being served in schools were far from healthy, with meals such as [...]
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...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...Quick weight loss Techniques
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Quick weight loss Techniques Weight affects a person in many ways. (more than Physical) This could be the overall quality of life, selfesteem,depression, health risks, and physical in capabilities. There are a lot of positive changes once a person experience weight loss.It is for this reason why a lot of people are searching for a [...]
Continue reading...Why Losing Weight is Good
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Why Losing Weight is Good There is a great benefit acquired from losing weight. Though losing weight is not easy, the long term effects brought by it would probably be of help to anyone considering to shed those unwanted and unhealthy pounds. The following are a few of the remarkable advantages from losing those excess [...]
Continue reading...Quick Weight Loss Diet
Sunday, October 4, 2009
The “Quick Weight Loss Diet” Trend Disadvantage If you wear a size 14 and you blow a bundle on designer size 8 dresses as motivation, you will probably end up feeling guilty, frustrated, and angry if you are not slinking around in it a month later. In reality, you will do much better setting smaller, [...]
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 [...]
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
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