Tag Archives: Diet Plans

Dieting and The Internet

November 11, 2009

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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 [...]

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Obesity Health

November 11, 2009

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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: [...]

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Watch What You Eat

November 11, 2009

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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 [...]

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Watching Those Calories

November 11, 2009

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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 [...]

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Healthy Eating For Children

November 11, 2009

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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 [...]

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Children & Healthy Eating

November 11, 2009

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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 [...]

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Fad Diets & How To Spot Them

November 11, 2009

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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 [...]

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Low-Carb Diet Tips That Work

October 31, 2009

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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 [...]

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Quick weight loss Techniques

October 4, 2009

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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 [...]

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Why Losing Weight is Good

October 4, 2009

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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 [...]

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Quick Weight Loss Diet

October 4, 2009

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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, [...]

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Eggs Florentine

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Alternative Potato Salad

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Moroccan chickpeas with spinach

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Lemon and honey glazed pork steaks

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Sweet Chilli Pork

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Seafood chowder

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Mixed grape chill

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Garlic and herb roasted potatoes

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Blueberry syllabub

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Mexican bean bites with red pepper sauce

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Roasted Mediterranean Tartlets

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Creamy Pumpkin Soup

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Lemon and mustard seed humous

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Oven-baked nachos

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Cheesy Potatoes Skins

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Pork Loin with Mustard

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Pastrami hotpot

September 6, 2009

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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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Salmon pasta salad

September 6, 2009

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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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Prawn and mushroom pasta

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Spinach and leek pie

September 6, 2009

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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 [...]

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Mustard Vinaigrette

September 6, 2009

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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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Mediterranean fish stew

September 6, 2009

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Mediterranean fish stew SERVES: 4 CALORIES/ SERVING: 255 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 5 PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES 12 fresh mussels 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove, crushed 450g (1 lb) tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped 150ml(1/4 pint) dry white wine 150ml (1/4 pint) fish stock 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill [...]

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Stuffed Aubergine

September 6, 2009

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Stuffed Aubergine Serves: 8 Calories/serving: 294 WW points per serving: 6 Fibre: 7.5g Protein: 19.3g Fat: 16.2g 4 aubergines 3og/1oz butter 40g/1 1/2oz chopped onion 1clove garlic, peeled and finely chopped 450g/1 lb minced beef or lamb 250ml/8floz prepared tomato sauce or passata 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chopped parsley 1 teaspoon salt freshly [...]

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Blueberry Creme Anglaise

September 6, 2009

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Blueberry Creme Anglaise Serves: 6 Calories/serving: 270 WW points per serving: 5 Fat 24g Protein 2.8g Fibre 1g 375ml/12floz double cream 3 egg yolks 50g/2oz granular sugar substitute 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg 35og/12oz fresh blueberries 1. Heat the cream in a saucepan to the point where bubbles star appearing around [...]

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Cajun turkey with cherry tomato and roasted pepper salad

September 6, 2009

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Cajun turkey with cherry tomato and roasted pepper salad Calories/serving: 212 WW points per serving: 4 PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES PLUS MARINATING TIME 1 HOUR COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES 3 thick turkey fillets (675g/1 1/2lb total) 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried marjoram 1 tsp curry powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground [...]

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Tomato and baked cod

September 6, 2009

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Tomato and baked cod SERVES 4 CALORIES/SERVING: 219 WW POINTS PER SERVING: 4 PREPARATION TIME: 1 5 MINUTES COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES 1 kg (2lb) thick cod fillet, skinned, boned and cut into 4 steaks 1 large red onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 4 ripe tomatoes, diced 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground [...]

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Thai fish cakes with dill sauce

September 6, 2009

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Thai fish cakes with dill sauce SERVES 4 Calories/ SERVING (2 FISH CAKES) :221 WW points per serving: 4 PREPARATION TIME 30 MINUTES COOKING TIME 10 MINUTES 450g (1 lb) boiling potatoes 450g (1 lb) white fish, skinned and boned 4 spring onions, finely chopped 3 tsps Thai red curry paste 1 tbsp chopped fresh [...]

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Spice Cake

September 6, 2009

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Spice Cake Serves: 9 Calories/serving: 218 WW points per serving: 4 Fat 15.6g Protein 8g Fibre 1.9g 6 eggs 60g/5 1/2oz soy flour 110g/4oz granular sugar substitute 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 12og/4 1/2oz butter, melted and cooled 6oml/2floz water [...]

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Green Beans Almandine

September 6, 2009

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Green Beans Almandine Serves : 4 Calories/serving: 230 WW points per serving: 4 Fiber 3.8g, fat 18g, protein 3.4g 450g/1 lb fresh or frozen stringless green been 60g/2 1/2 oz butter 225g/8oz shiitake mushroom, sliced 1/2teaspoon salt 30g/1oz sliced almonds 1. Top and tail the beans, if needed. Simmer in a small amound of water [...]

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