The Beginners Guide to Losing Weight So you've decided that you're going to do it. You're sick and tired of being sick and tired and are once and for all hell bent on losing weight. Well, let me be the first to warn you of a very grim fact: Millions have tried before you and most of them have failed miserably at reaching their weight loss … [Read more...] about The Beginners Guide to Losing Weight
Bread And Butter Pickles
Bread And Butter Pickles 3 pounds pickling cucumbers 3 medium white onions, sliced 1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic 2-1/2 tablespoons pickling salt Crushed ice 2-1/2 cups sugar 1-1/2 cups apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 3/4 teaspoons ground turmeric 3/4 teaspoons celery seeds Wash cucumbers, … [Read more...] about Bread And Butter Pickles
Fast-food eaters underestimate calories
This is new? Fast-food eaters underestimate calories PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania (AP) -- Next time you go out for that big burger, bucket of fries and super-sized soda, you better bring along your calculator just to be safe. Most people, no matter how large or small they are, tend to underestimate how many calories are in fast-food meals -- a … [Read more...] about Fast-food eaters underestimate calories
One Australian’s Take On Why We’re Fat
I've been reading lots of Australian news this week. Came across this: Everything makes you fat - except food By David Southwell Thursday, September 07, 2006 at 12:32pm Everything makes you fat. This would seem the inevitable conclusion coming out of the international conference on obesity being held in Sydney this week. McMansions … [Read more...] about One Australian’s Take On Why We’re Fat
Chicken Breasts with Curried Apples
Chicken Breasts with Curried Apples I just bought some curry today. Cooking spray 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 1 tsp. canola oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 3/4 cups diced Granny Smith apple 1 1/4 tsp. curry powder 1/4 cup raisins 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 1 10 1/2 ounce can low-sodium chicken broth, divided 3/4 cup apple … [Read more...] about Chicken Breasts with Curried Apples
Tropical Fruit Flambe
Tropical Fruit Flambe 1/4 cup apple juice 2 tbsps. light brown sugar 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and sliced 2 ripe medium bananas, peeled and sliced crosswise 2 large ripe kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced crosswise 6 to 8 ripe strawberries, sliced (optional) 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 cup dark rum splash banana liqueur 2 to 3 cups … [Read more...] about Tropical Fruit Flambe
Dietary Fats Are Not Created Equal
Dietary Fats Are Not Created Equal Understanding the different types of fats can be difficult for the consumer. Since not all fats are created equal in health, it is important to understand the differences in dietary fats; healthy versus unhealthy. Triglycerides (triacylglycerols) are an important class of dietary fats. The triglyceride … [Read more...] about Dietary Fats Are Not Created Equal
Wonton Soup Recipe
Wonton Soup Recipe 1/2 pound ground pork tenderloin 8 medium shrimp, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped ginger root 1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced cilantro 24 wonton wrappers 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth 32 ounces no-salt added chicken broth 2 green onions, thinly sliced Heat a large nonstick skillet over … [Read more...] about Wonton Soup Recipe