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Weight Watchers Food Products

January 9, 2011

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Weight Watchers has helped many people lose weight and keep it off, with and without Weight Watchers food products leading the way. While the basic concepts of the plan have stood the test of time, throughout the years, scientists and food manufacturers have been forced to come up with innovative ways to make the plan [...]

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What is a Low Carb Diet?

October 31, 2009

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What is a Low Carb Diet? There are many diets that are labeled “low carb” and they all work about the same way. The diets have varying degrees of carbohydrate limitation which causes the body to go into a state of ketosis, or fat burning. All foods are made up of a combination of three [...]

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Improve Your Eating Habits.

October 30, 2009

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When it comes to eating, we have strong habits. Some are good (“I always eat breakfast”), and some are not so good (“I always clean my plate”). Although many of our eating habits were established during childhood, it doesn’t mean it’s too late to change them. Making sudden, radical changes to eating habits such as [...]

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Atkins Pro Dieting

October 30, 2009

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Most public around the planet by currently be inflicted with heard of the Atkins diet. It has been lone of the generally highly touted and highly controversial diets of our calculate. Those who love it be inflicted with nothing but splendid things to say in this area it but persons who are vital are not [...]

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Dieting For Fertility

October 29, 2009

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Obesity has many negative health consequences. Some are better known and documented than others. Recent studies have shown that yet another potential consequence of obesity is difficulty when it comes to conceiving a baby. Fertility troubles are a growing problem in this country and around the world. One reason that is being hailed as a [...]

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GL (Glycaemic Load) is more effective than low fat / low calorie diets

October 28, 2009

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Discover the low GL (Glycaemic Load) diet, lose weight with a healthy diet GL (Glycaemic Load) is more effective than low fat / low calorie diets Overweight people lost more weight on low GL (Glycaemic Load) diets than on high GL or other weight reduction diets and their cardiovascular risk marker profile improved according to [...]

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How To Get “Good Grades” On Your Food Choices

September 19, 2009

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Why You Are What You Eat… Literally! This very minute as you read this, old cells in your body are dying and new ones are replacing them at a rate of about 50,000 cells per second. The raw material for new cell construction comes directly from the foods you eat. You are literally what you [...]

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Food Allergies

September 1, 2009

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You eat one of your favorite foods, as usual. You feel funny after 20 minutes. Not usual. One look in the mirror reveals that your lips are swollen beyond Angelina’s pretty proportions—definitely not usual. As shocked as you might be, the truth is that “you could wake up tomorrow with an allergy to something you’ve [...]

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Apple Cheese Bites recipe – 162 calories

August 30, 2009

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Apple Cheese Bites recipe – 162 calories Ingredients: 4 apples, cored and cut into wedges 3 tablespoons raisins 4 ounces light cream cheese, softened cinnamon nutmeg (optional) toasted coconut (optional) Preparation: 1. In a bowl, stir together the raisins and cream cheese. 2. Spread the mixture on one side of the apple wedges. 3. Sprinkle [...]

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Chocolate Rice Noodle Haystacks recipe – 149 calories

August 30, 2009

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Chocolate Rice Noodle Haystacks recipe – 149 calories Ingredients: 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 3 ounces rice noodles 3 ounces butterscotch chips 1 cup mini marshmallows 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Preparation: 1. Melt the butterscotch chips, chocolate chips and peanut butter on a reduced power in the microwave (be careful not to scorch!). 2. [...]

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Light Tiramisu recipe – 151 calories

August 30, 2009

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Light Tiramisu recipe – 151 calories Ingredients: 8 inches angel food cake 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 (8 ounce) container frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur 1/4 cup fat free sour cream 1/4 cup strong black coffee 2 tablespoons [...]

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Quick 5-Minute Fudge recipe – 147 calories

August 30, 2009

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Quick 5-Minute Fudge recipe – 147 calories Ingredients: 1 (6 ounce) package milk chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts 16 large marshmallows 1 2/3 cups white sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2/3 cup evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Preparation: 1. In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, butter and [...]

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White Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 126 calories

August 30, 2009

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White Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe – 126 calories Ingredients: 1/2 cup white chocolate chips 1/3 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg yolk 125 g butter, melted 1 1/2 cups self-raising flour 1 teaspoon vanilla essence Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 350º F (180º C). Grease or line a cookie tray. 2. [...]

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Cinnamon Rice Pudding recipe – 155 calories

August 30, 2009

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Cinnamon Rice Pudding recipe – 155 calories Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces pudding rice 1 cinnamon stick 1 ounce caster sugar 2 teaspoons butter 2 3/4 cups low-fat milk Preparation: 1. Preheat the oven to 300° F (150° C). 2. Place the rice, milk and sugar in an oven-proof dish. 3. Top with knobs of butter [...]

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Cinnamon-Scented Devil’s Food Cupcakes recipe – 183 calories

August 30, 2009

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Cinnamon-Scented Devil’s Food Cupcakes recipe – 183 calories Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cups cups unsweetened cocoa powder 3 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon 1 1/4 cups freshly brewed coffee, cooled to [...]

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Easy Gingersnaps recipe – 150 calories

August 30, 2009

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Easy Gingersnaps recipe – 150 calories Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sugar 8 ounces unsalted butter 2 small eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup molasses 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper Preparation: [...]

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Gingerbread Biscotti recipe – 141 calories

August 30, 2009

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Gingerbread Biscotti recipe – 141 calories Ingredients: 2 large eggs 2 1/4 cups flour (10 ounces) 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar 1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped (4 ounces) 1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped (4 ounces) 1/4 cup molasses 2 teaspoons ground [...]

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Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies recipe – 176 calories

August 30, 2009

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Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies recipe – 176 calories Ingredients: 4 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, melted 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, finely chopped 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar Preparation: 1. Melt the chocolate by heating it in a microwavable bowl on high for about 2 minutes (or until it’s almost melted), stirring [...]

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Pumpkin Pie Bars recipe – 193 calories

August 30, 2009

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Pumpkin Pie Bars recipe – 193 calories Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin 1 1/3 cups flour 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 cup old fashioned oats or quick-cooking oat, uncooked 3/4 cup cold butter or margarine [...]

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Chunky Chocolate Jam Bars recipe – 185 calories

August 30, 2009

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Chunky Chocolate Jam Bars recipe – 185 calories Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats 1 (12 ounce) jar raspberry jam 5 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup pecans, chopped, toasted 1/2 cup coconut 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup butter, softened Preparation: [...]

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Low fat diet (low calorie diets)

August 29, 2009

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You should choose a low fat diet that has the energy value that corresponds to the needs of the body, and special attention should be paid to the selection of foods and their way of preparing. This low calorie diets aims to help the body to get rid of poisonous (toxic) substance. So, it does [...]

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diet and breast cancer

August 28, 2009

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As any women whose life has been touched by breast cancer will tell you, it is a terrifying disease that turns everything upside down. Yet scientific evidence suggests that around one third of all cancers occur as a result of diet. A few years ago the government brought together a group of experts to find [...]

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crash diet

August 28, 2009

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With summer just around the corner, this is often the time we fall victim to fad diets. After all, who wants to expose a sun-starved and flabby body when it’s time to put on a bikini? Although many of these quick-fix eating plans claim instant gratification, most of the diets are not safe or effective [...]

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6 ways to fight stress eating

August 28, 2009

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1. Learn to relax. Try deep-breathing exercises during which you close your eyes, consciously relax your body and focus on your breathing for 5 to 20 minutes each day. Try to breathe deeply and remove all other thoughts from your mind. 2. Try an audio-tape progressive relaxation exercise. Look in your local bookshop for ideas. [...]

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Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe – 135 calories

August 28, 2009

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These cookies are incredibly delicious and really healthy too! For an even healthier version, decrease the sugar amount to 1/3 cup (this way the raisins’ natural sweetness will come through). Oatmeal Raisin Cookies recipe – 135 calories Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quick oats 3/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour 1 [...]

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Chocolate Walnut Kahlua Balls recipe – 146 calories

August 28, 2009

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Chocolate Walnut Kahlua Balls recipe – 146 calories Ingredients: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup Kahlua (or dark rum) 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups walnuts, finely chopped 3 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafer cookies (about 10 ounces) 1/2 cup powdered sugar Preparation: 1. Stir the chocolate chips [...]

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Stellas (Old-Fashioned Cookies) recipe – 152 calories

August 28, 2009

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Stellas (Old-Fashioned Cookies) recipe – 152 calories Ingredients: 3 cups sifted flour 2 egg whites, slightly beaten 1 cup pecans, very finely chopped 1 cup sour cream 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Preparation: 1. In a small bowl, combine the nuts, cinnamon and sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside. [...]

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Calories in a banana

August 19, 2009

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How many calories are in a bannana? Well, that depends on the size. A small banana contains about 60-80 calories. A medium banana contains about 90-100 calories. A large banana contains about 115-120 calories. Many dieters avoid bananas, as they are loaded with carbs and contain more  calories than most other fruits. However, bananas are [...]

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Japanese Broccoli Salad recipe – 62 calories

August 18, 2009

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Japanese Broccoli Salad recipe – 62 calories Ingredients: 2 lbs (1 kg) broccoli, cut into florets 2 tablespoons soy sauce For the dressing 1 1/2 cm Karashi mustard (or about 1 teaspoon English mustard) 1 tablespoon soy sauce Preparation: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. 2. Throw in the broccoli florets. [...]

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KFC Coleslaw recipe – 94 calories

August 17, 2009

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KFC Coleslaw recipe – 94 calories Ingredients: 1 head (about 8 cups) finely diced cabbage 1/4 cup finely shredded carrots 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons minced onions 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar Preparation: 1. [...]

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Mushrooms with Wine and Coriander recipe – 143 calories

August 17, 2009

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Mushrooms with Wine and Coriander recipe – 143 calories Ingredients: 1 lb large white mushrooms, cleaned and quartered 3-5 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon coriander seeds 1-1 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice salt (to taste) freshly ground black pepper (to taste) fresh parsley, for garnish (optional) Preparation: 1. Place the [...]

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Sweet Potato and Carrot Casserole recipe – 174 calories

August 17, 2009

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Sweet Potato and Carrot Casserole recipe – 174 calories Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced 6 medium carrots, diced 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 large egg 3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons bourbon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg salt and pepper, to taste Preparation: [...]

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Avocado with Ground Peanut Dressing recipe – 188 calories

August 17, 2009

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Avocado with Ground Peanut Dressing recipe – 188 callories Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons peanuts 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon paprika (sweet or hot) salt (to taste) cayenne pepper (to taste) fresh chives, to garnish Preparation: 1. Peel the avocados, remove the pit and cube the flesh. 2. [...]

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Spinach, Mushroom and Red Onion Salad – 195 calories

August 17, 2009

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Spinach, Mushroom and Red Onion Salad – 195 calories  Onion Ingredients: Salad 12 ounces pre-washed baby spinach 6 ounces mandarin oranges, drained 6 ounces sliced white mushrooms 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted 1/4 cup dried cranberries Vinaigrette 1/2 cup olive oil 1/4 cup orange juice 1 1/2 tablespoons honey [...]

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New Potato and Green Bean Stew recipe – 184 calories

August 17, 2009

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New Potato and Green Bean Stew recipe – 184 calories Ingredients: 1-1 1/2 lb new potatoes (if not in season, use 3 large baking potatoes) 1-1 1/2 lb fresh green beans, washed and snapped 1 ham steak, fat removed and cut into bite sized pieces 1/2 onion, diced 1 quart low sodium chicken broth 1/4 [...]

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Vegetarian Black Bean Soup recipe – 169 calories

August 17, 2009

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Vegetarian Black Bean Soup recipe – 169 calories Ingredients: 2 cups dried black beans 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups diced carrots 5 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups chopped red bell peppers 2 cups chopped onions 1/4 cup chopped celery leaves 2 cups chopped celery 3 bay leaves 10 cups [...]

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Moroccan Chickpea Soup (Hasa al Hummus) recipe – 181 calories

August 17, 2009

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Ingredients: 1 cup dried garbanzo beans (chickpeas), soaked overnight 2 tomatoes, peeled and diced (optional) 8 cups water 8 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups onions, chopped 1 small hot pepper, chopped finely 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped finely 1/2 cup fresh coriander, leaf chopped finely 1 lemon, juiced 1 [...]

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Egyptian Spinach Soup recipe – 194 calories

August 17, 2009

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Egyptian Spinach Soup recipe – 194 calories Ingredients: 1 lb spinach (well washed, large stems removed) 1/3 cup basmati rice 4 cups chicken stock 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cups plain yogurt 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (or 1/4 teaspoon Madras curry powder) 3-4 scallions, finely chopped salt and [...]

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Skinny Mashed Potatoes recipe – 76 calories

August 17, 2009

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Skinny Mashed Potatoes recipe – 76 calories Ingredients: 6 cups potatoes, peeled and cut 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth salt and pepper, to taste Preparation: Boil the potatoes until tender; drain well. In a bowl, combine the potatoes with the broth and mash to the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to [...]

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Pumpkin Pie Bars recipe – 193 calories

August 17, 2009

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Pumpkin Pie Bars recipe – 193 calories Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin 1 1/3 cups flour 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup chopped pecans 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 cup old fashioned oats or quick-cooking oat, uncooked 3/4 cup cold butter or margarine [...]

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