It's about time! Skinny models banned from catwalk POSTED: 10:57 a.m. EDT, September 13, 2006 MADRID, Spain (Reuters) -- The world's first ban on overly thin models at a top-level fashion show in Madrid has caused outrage among modeling agencies and raised the prospect of restrictions at other venues. Madrid's fashion week has turned away … [Read more...] about Skinny models banned from catwalk
Grilled Chicken Mojito Sandwiches
Grilled Chicken Mojito Sandwiches Dressing: ¼ cup reduced fat/no fat mayonnaise ¼ cup teaspoon finely grated lime rind 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon minced Serrano Chile (with seeds) Sandwich: 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons … [Read more...] about Grilled Chicken Mojito Sandwiches
Low Fat Red Cabbage With Apples
Low Fat Red Cabbage With Apples 1 Tbs. margarine 2 medium tart red apples, sliced 1 medium head red cabbage, coarsely shredded (8 cups) 1/4 c. chicken broth 1/4 c. red wine vinegar 2 Tbs. sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Melt margarine in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the apples and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir … [Read more...] about Low Fat Red Cabbage With Apples
The Beginners Guide to Losing Weight
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