Western Egg White Omelet recipe:
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped scallion
1 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
2 cup liquid egg substitute
3 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheese
Lightly coat a medium skillet with cooking spray. Saute the peppers and the scallions until they Continue reading »
Have you heard all of the good things people are saying about Acai weight loss? If you are like me, you are hesitant to believe everythinga you hear – especially pertaining to weight loss. It seems that companies prey on people who are insecure and self conscious about our weight in order to take our money and leave us just as fat as we were before. The only thing that weighs less is our wallet. Continue reading »
Easy Asparagus and Mushroom Omelet Recipe:
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
3 stalks fresh asparagus
cup sliced white mushrooms
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Boil 1 of water in a large skillet. Add the asparagus and cook, uncovered, just until tender-crisp. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and water until the whites and the yolks are completely blended. Continue reading »
With the countless diet plans floating around, choosing the best one for you can be as hard as choosing the right car. Before you do commit to a diet plan there are some things that you have to learn.
First of all most of the commercial diet plans out there fall into two distinct categories: those that restrict your calorie intake or restrict you to certain foods. Second most diets target your dream of fast results but you should be aware that you’ll most likely gain back the lost weight within weeks. There are no shortcuts to losing weight and generally only the combination of a healthy and well balanced diet with physical activity can guarantee you success. Continue reading »
Smoked Salmon Frittata Recipe:
8 stalks fresh asparagus
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 Bermuda onion
cup dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 ounces smoked salmon
2 cup liquid egg substitute
cup water
3 tablespoons nonfat dry milk
teaspoon chopped fresh marjoram
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
fat-free sour cream (optional)
salmon roe (optional)
chives (optional)
Boil 1″ of water in a large skillet. Add the asparagus and cook, uncovered, until tender-crisp. Coat an ovenproof 8″ skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-low heat until hot. Add the Continue reading »
Nearly all vegetarians eat a healthy diet with a lot of variety. This is healthy but some might need to lose weight. As their diets already have restrictions on certain foods it may be difficult to decide which diet is right for them.
What does the low carbohydrate diet contain?
Many people have said that the low carbohydrate is not the healthiest diet in the world and even worse for vegetarians. As in the title you will see the low carbohydrate diet will consist of eating very little carbohydrates. The carbohydrate diet does consist of food high in fat and protein.
Meat: is often the main content of the low carbohydrate diet so obviously this part is unsuitable for vegetarians. Meat is the main ingredient of this diet because it is full of protein. Continue reading »
Light Spinach Frittata Recipe:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen
spinach, thawed and well-drained
2 large eggs
3 egg whites
1/3 cup fat-free evaporated milk
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat
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Cheesy Frittata Recipe:
2 teaspoons Smart Balance spread
1/2 cup sliced onion
cup sliced red bell pepper
up sliced zucchini
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
cup liquid egg substitute
up 1 cottage cheese
cup fat-free evaporated milk
unce shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese Continue reading »
Continued Diet Meal Plan – Part I
Breakfast
Light Spinach Frittata with Tomato Salsa
Decaffeinated coffee or decaffeinated tea with nonfat milk and sugar substitute
Midmorning snack
1 part-skim mozzarella cheese stick
Lunch
Sliced steak (leftover London broil) on mixed greens
2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette or 2 Tbsp low-sugar dressing
Sugar-free flavored gelatin dessert
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This, as you know by now, is the strictest phase of the diet. It’s meant to last for 2 weeks only just long enough to resolve the insulin resistance that was brought about by eating too many bad (mostly processed) carbs. Phase 1 does not have to be low carb if you eat the right carbs. It is designed to allow ample portions of protein, good fats, and and the lowest glycemic index carbs needed for satisfaction and blood sugar control.
These include the low glycemic index vegetables, which also contribute fiber, important nutrients such as heart healthy folate, and other vitamins and minerals. Many salads and vegetables are unlimited. You will also have your choice of proteins from a variety of sources. By the time this phase ends, your unhealthy cravings, especially for sweets, baked goods, and starches, will have essentially vanished. You’ll notice that each day includes six different occasions to eat. So you should never feel hungry, and if you do, it’s possible that you’re being too stingy with your portions. The South Beach Diet doesn’t require you to Continue reading »
