Low Calorie Recipe

Low Calorie Recipe - Lunch

2006-05-22T11:54:00.000-07:00

Suggested Low Calorie Recipe Lunch
Turkey Sandwich
2 slices whole wheat bread
2 oz. roasted turkey breast
1 leaf lettuce
1 tsp. mustard
Tossed Salad
1 cup lettuce & cucumbers
1 med. tomato
1 tblsp. salad dressing
1 small peach
1 cup raw celery sticks
tea, sugar substitutes

Low Calorie Recipe - Chitosan

2006-05-16T20:06:00.000-07:00

Low Calorie Recipe
Chitosan: What Are The Origins of Chitosan

Chitosan has long been considered as the magic substance that binds fat and stop it from accumulating in our bodies. Chitosan is effectively a magical fat inhibitor which work wonders for those in search of a safe way to lose that body fat.

What is chitosan made from? It is taken from chitin, a polysaccharide found in the exoskeletons of crustaceans. It is manufactured by removing the shells from the shellfish like lobster, shrimps and crabs.

So, how and when chitosan was discovered?

The origin of chitosan can be traced back to 1811 when “chitin”, from which it is derived, was first discovered by Braconnot, a then professor of the natural history in France. According to some researches, while Braconnot was conducting research on mushrooms, he isolated what was later to be called chitin.

Twenty years later, there was a man who wrote an article on insects in which he noted that similar substance was present in the structure of insects as well as the structure of plants. He then called this astounding substance as “chitin”.

Basically, the name chitin is derived from Greek, meaning “tunic” or “envelope”. The concept was further known in 1843 when Lassaigne demonstrated the presence of nitrogen in chitin.

Following the discovery of chitin, the name “chitosan” emerged in the scene. It was first discovered by Rouget while experimenting with chitin. Rouget observed that the compound of chitin could be manipulated through chemical and temperature treatments for it to become soluble. Then, it was in 1878 when Ledderhose identified chitin to be made of glucosamine and acetic acid. It was not actually until 1894 that Hoppe-Seyler named the tailored chitin, chitosan.

During the early 20th century, several researches took chitosan as their subject of study. They then involved sources of chitin, including crab shells and fungai. It was the work of Rammelberg in the 1930s that led to the confirmation on the identity of chitosan from these sources. It was also noted that by hydrolyzing chitin in several ways, it was determined by experts that chitin is a polysaccharide of glucosamine.

During the 1950s, the use of x-ray analysis had advanced the study of the incidence of chitin or chitosan in fungai. However, it is only the most advanced technologies that proved the most reliable in accepting the existence of chitin as well as cellulose in the cell walls. The first book on chitosan was published 140 years after the initial observation of Braconnot, and that was in 1951.

During the early 1960s, chitosan was examined for its ability to bind with the red blood cells. That time also, the substance was considered as a hemostatic agent. Then, for the past three decades, chitosan has been used at water purification plants for detoxifying water. It is spread over the surface where it absorbs greases, oils, and other potential toxins.

Nowadays, Chitosan it is known as a dietary supplement that is good for weight loss. In fact, it has been marketed for such purpose for about 20 years in Japan as well as in Europe.

So, although Chitosan is taken as the ‘wonder’ pill of today, it has been around for ages and has been a subject since the 1811.

Low Calorie Recipe - Chinese Slimming Tea: How To Burn Extra Fat and Calories With Chinese Slimming Tea

2006-05-10T15:51:00.000-07:00

Chinese Slimming Tea: How To Burn Extra Fat and Calories with Chinese Slimming Tea
by Theresa Sontag

Do you want to lose weight and get slim? Drinking Chinese tea can help you lose weight and get slim. There is a strong body of evidence which associate Chinese tea to weight loss, some of which show that Chinese teas can help you burn fat and calories. It is easy to lose weight with tea because you can easily incorporate it into your diet.

A current scientific study has supported the ability of the Chinese green tea to burn fat and increase metabolism. This study found that catechin polyphenols in green tea extract may alter the body’s use of norepinephrine. norepinephrine is a chemical transmitter in the nervous system which increases the rate of calorie burning. The experts who conducted the study stated that green tea has thermogenic properties and promotes fat oxidation beyond that explained by its caffeine content. The green tea extract also assist in the control of body composition through sympathetic activation of thermogenesis, fat oxidation, or both. These conclusions have strengthened the belief in the tea’s properties and its ability to assist in losing weight.

Due to this positive evidence, Chinese slimming tea are becoming highly popular and are available in the market. These Chinese slimming teas are manufactured usually with the combination of traditional Chinese herbs, and are intended for those who wish to lose weight and get slim.

A list of the widely purchased Chinese slimming teas available in the market these days is as follows:

Slimming Tea is a Chinese slimming tea dietary supplement is made from natural Chinese herbs reinforced with Panax Ginseng. This Chinese slimming tea harmonizes the needs of losing weight as well as to maintain good health. It also makes an excellent Chinese herbal slimming tea by regulating the appetite. However, it is necessary to note that with the intake of this Chinese slimming tea, an increased bowel movement may be experienced during the first few days. Shortening the steeping time will reduce this effect. This product is now available at Heritage.com.
Slimming Special Tea is a Chinese slimming tea is a combination of traditional Chinese herbs. The herbs are triple leaf brand teas and are one of the finest qualities to ensure max freshness and flavor. The herb combination is considered to produce the most satisfaction from an all natural beverage. While taking this Chinese slimming tea, it is recommended to include plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits and water in your diet. This Chinese slimming tea is now available at AsianMerchant.com
Super Slimming Tea. TripleLeaf-Tea.com recently introduced their Super Slimming Tea which is a combination of traditional Chinese herbs. The herbs in this blend were used to help promote cleansing, detoxification, as well as healthy digestion. This Chinese slimming tea is formulated with licorice root, the well-known “Great Detoxifier” in China. Aside from that, orange peel was used to help promote healthy digestion, and combined with the other herbs, yield with a robust taste. As claimed by the Triple Leaf Tea, this product is their most potent Chinese slimming tea.

Besides the brands mentioned above, there are other brands of Chinese slimming teas in the market these days. Although the Chinese slimming tea may help, it is still recommend that when dieting, you follow a balanced weight loss diet and the advice of your healthcare professional. Along with Chinese slimming tea, be sure to include plenty of fresh vegetables, fruits, juices, and pure water.

Chinese slimming tea can help you achieve your target weight easily and safely. Chinese tea is easy to include in your diet.

Low Calorie Recipe - Low Calories For Dummies

2006-05-08T05:33:00.000-07:00

Low-Calorie Dieting For Dummies - by Susan McQuillan, MSm RD
Yes, a low calorie cookbook for those of us who want everything spelled out. It is a no-nonsense guide that spells out how to understand your metabolism, sets realistic goals, stock a low-calorie kitchen, eat right with simple, scrumptious, low-calorie recipes and more! This is an easy to follow books so check it out now! Low-Calorie Dieting For Dummies

Susan McQuillan, MS, RD (New York, NY), is a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant, and writer. Susan is a former senior food and nutrition editor at American Health magazine and Reader's Digest General Books Division. Her work has appeared in Woman's Day, Family Circle, McCall's, Fitness, Women's Sports & Fitness, Prevention, Cooking Light, and Country Living magazines.

For more recipes and tips, visit Low Carb Recipe and Low-Fat Recipes!

Low Calorie Recipe tips

2006-05-03T10:26:00.000-07:00

Low Calorie Recipes

If we just stop and think we can save a lot of calories without changing much of what we eat. Here are some calorie saving tips:

Eat low-fat or fat free ice cream
Choose the lowest size of popcorn at the movies and resist adding that extra butter
When eating out, pick a salad instead of fries as a side dish
Watch out for liquid calories - there are a lot of added sugars in a lot of the popular beverages. Be sure to monitor what you are drinking. Go for diet pop or something similar.
Instead of chocolate cake go for angle food cake
If you are in the mood for mexican food - go for a soft taco or a burrito rather than a hard taco or chimichanga.
Try stir fry rather than fried chicken.

Stay tuned for more tips. Also visit, low carb recipe and low-fat-recipes for more cooking tips.

Low Calorie Recipe - Sample Breakfast

2006-04-24T10:54:00.000-07:00

Low Calorie Recipe
Here is a simple low calorie breakfast for you to follow:

1/2 English muffin
1 tsp. margarine
1 tsp. low calorie jelly
1/3 cantaloupe
1 c. skim milk
coffee, tea, sugar substitute

Low Calorie Recipe - Tips

2006-04-21T12:40:00.000-07:00

Low Calorie Recipe

Here are some tips to help reduce the calories in the meals you prepare!

Healthier Recipes! Omit or only use ½ of the amount of butter or oil called for in the directions of boxed side dish
Choose wisely when eating out. When eating out, ask for a salad rather than fries as a side dish.
No Yolk! Substitute two egg whites or 1/4 cup of egg substitute for one whole egg.
Opt for stir-fry. In Chinese restaurants, choose stir-fried dishes rather than sweet and sour or sesame dishes.
Angelic Choice! Instead of chocolate cake, have a slice of angel food cake.
In the Mood for Mexican? Order a burrito or soft taco rather than a hard taco or chimichanga.
Substitute for sour cream. Use plain, low-fat yogurt or fat free sour cream in place of sour cream in your dip mix.

Stay tu;ne for more tips in a day or two. Also, visit Low Carb Recipe and Low Fat Recipes for more tips and recipes!

Low Calorie Recipes - You Are What You Eat!

2006-04-18T11:50:00.000-07:00

Low Calorie Recipes

Watch for Liquid Calories! We’ve all heard the phrase “You are what you eat.” But what about what you drink? It’s easy to chug down 500-1000 calories without even noticing when you’re choosing drinks with added sugars like regular sodas, lemonade, fruit punch, cocoa, cappuccino and sweetened tea. According to the US Department of Agriculture, people consuming 2,000 calories a day should eat no more than about 10 teaspoons (40 grams) of added sugar. But recent surveys show that the average American consumes about 20 teaspoons of sugar per day. Soft drinks, which contain about nine teaspoons of sugar per 12-ounce can, are a leading contributor to increased sugar consumption. Sugar itself isn’t evil. It provides energy, but lacks other important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and may potentially replace healthier choices. Make your drinks count toward a well-balanced diet by choosing water, low-fat milk, or sugar-free beverages to complete your meal!
The Label Says It All! Label reading could save your life (or a few calories)! Just because a product is sugar-free does not make it calorie or fat free, so it’s important to do a quick comparison between brands and varieties to make the best choice! A perfect example is hot cocoa mix. When examining several packages, it was discovered that the Swiss Miss Fat Free with Calcium cocoa had fewer calories than their mix that was marketed as sugar-free! Only 50 calories per serving, this mix is sweetened with Splenda, a sugar substitute. A few seconds of research rewarded me with a sugar-free, fat-free, guilt-free, calcium-enriched cup of hot cocoa. Take the time when you’re at the store to do the same! Compare the nutritional contents of popular drinks at http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/nutrition/products/TYD_color.pdf.

Low Calorie Recipe - Calorie Saver Tip

2006-04-14T09:30:00.000-07:00

Low Calorie Recipe

Calorie-Saver Tip
Watch for Liquid Calories! We’ve all heard the phrase "You are what you eat." But what about what you drink? It’s easy to chug down 500-1000 calories without even noticing when you’re choosing drinks with added sugars like regular sodas, lemonade, fruit punch, cocoa, cappuccino and sweetened tea. According to the US Department of Agriculture, people consuming 2,000 calories a day should eat no more than about 10 teaspoons (40 grams) of added sugar. But recent surveys show that the average American consumes about 20 teaspoons of sugar per day. Soft drinks, which contain about nine teaspoons of sugar per 12-ounce can, are a leading contributor to increased sugar consumption. Sugar itself isn’t evil. It provides energy, but lacks other important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and may potentially replace healthier choices. Make your drinks count toward a well-balanced diet by choosing water, low-fat milk, or sugar-free beverages to complete your meal!
The Label Says It All! Label reading could save your life (or a few calories)! Just because a product is sugar-free does not make it calorie or fat free, so it’s important to do a quick comparison between brands and varieties to make the best choice! A perfect example is hot cocoa mix. When examining several packages, it was discovered that the Swiss Miss Fat Free with Calcium cocoa had fewer calories than their mix that was marketed as sugar-free! Only 50 calories per serving, this mix is sweetened with Splenda, a sugar substitute. A few seconds of research rewarded me with a sugar-free, fat-free, guilt-free, calcium-enriched cup of hot cocoa. Take the time when you’re at the store to do the same! Compare the nutritional contents of popular drinks at http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/nutrition.

Visit my others recipe blogs at Low Carb Recipe and Low-Fat Recipes for more recipes and information!

Low Calorie Recipe - Eating Healthy

2006-04-12T10:18:00.000-07:00

Low Calorie Recipe

All of us would like to lose weight. The trick is to do it in a healthy way! Here are some tips for you for planning your meals:
* Eat several small meals (optimally four) and a couple of small snacks throughout the day
* Make sure every meal is balanced -- incorporate palm-sized proteins like lean meats, fish, egg whites and dairy products, fist-sized portions of complex carbohydrates like whole-wheat bread and pasta, wild rice, multigrain cereal and potatoes, and fist-sized portions of vegetable and fruits
* Limit your fat intake to only what's necessary for adequate flavor
* Drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water throughout the day
* I also recommend that you take a multi-vitamin each day to ensure you are getting all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.

Low Calorie Recipe - SugarLess Cake

2006-04-08T09:59:00.000-07:00

Low Calorie Recipe

SUGARLESS CAKE

1 c. dates, chopped
1 c. prunes, chopped
1 c. raisins
1 c. cold water
1 stick margarine, melted
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. plain flour
1 c. nuts, chopped
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla

Boil dates and prunes in the one cup of water for 3 minutes; add margarine and raisins and let cool. Mix flour, soda, salt, eggs, nuts, spices and vanilla. Add to fruit mixture. Stir to blend. Pour into baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

For more recipes and articles, visit Low Fat Recipes and Low Carb Recipe! Also, post your own recipes and comments!

Low Calorie Recipe - Burn That Fat!

2006-04-07T10:18:00.000-07:00

Low Calorie Recipe

Fat Loss Lie #4: Meal replacement products, powders and diet shakes help you "burn" fat.
Supplement companies would like you to believe that meal replacement products (MRP's), powdered mixes and shakes have some sort of "magical" fat-reducing or muscle-building properties. The truth is that they're nothing more than "powdered food" (or "liquid food").
Therefore, the primary benefit of these products is convenience. It's a challenge to eat frequently and to get enough high quality protein from whole foods, so quality MRP's are great when you're in a hurry and you don't have time to eat food, but they're not better than food, no matter what any supplement "guru" says.
Owners of supplement companies will say that MRP's are the greatest thing since electricity. That shouldn't come as any surprise; sales of these products run in the tens of millions of dollars each year.
With the one possible exception of post-workout nutrition during muscle size-building programs, eating real food is better than drinking shakes. The human gastrointestinal system has evolved to efficiently digest whole food, not powders or pills.
The process of digesting solid food every three hours actually increases your metabolic rate. This is known as the "thermic effect of food." Powders fail to fully take advantage of this metabolic boost.
Here's a fascinating and powerful fact about the thermic effect of food:
You can actually BURN FAT WITH FOOD. I know that sounds kind of odd, because when you think of food, you generally think that food is what makes you fat. However, it is physiologically correct to say that you can burn fat with food, provided you select the right fat burning foods and avoid fat storing foods.
Understanding the thermogenic properties of food and how to apply this in your own personal nutrition plan can have a profound impact on your results. It's part of the reason why "a calorie is not just a calorie" and why, with a program such as Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle, you can actually eat more food while burning more fat at the same time.
You can learn more about the "thermic effect of food" and how to burn fat with food in the ebook, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle,
Also, the ebook comes with bonus reports that go into great detail about exactly which foods you should avoid and which foods you should eat more of to burn more fat:
* Foods that Burn Fat * Foods That Turn To Fat * The A Food B Food Lecture: How to get good grades on your food choices
You can get the ebook along with all the bonus reports at the Burn The Fat website.

Low Calorie Recipe - Eat What You Want!

2006-04-05T09:46:00.000-07:00

Low Calorie Recipe

Tired of always watching what you eat? Check this out. It is A Physician's Weight-Loss Secret. Drug-Free Weight-loss Prescription - No-Starving. No calorie counting. Effective, Safe. 14 years proven Results. Here is an excert:

"How To Burn Fat Hour by Hour.
My Scientifically proven drug-free, weight loss "prescription" works like this:1. Do not cut your calories. (Eat up to 3,000 Calories a day.) 2. Eat "normal" every-day food. (No need for expensive special meals.) 3. Re-arrange your food combinations to achieve maximum catalystic fat-burning reaction. (Already done for you in the eating plan menus.) 4. Adjust your food patterns to achieve peak metabolic rate. (Done for you in my program.) You won't be hungry and..
You'll Burn a lot more Calories-many more than those contained in the food you eat."

To find out more, Click Here!

For more recipes and information visit Low Carb Recipe and Low-Fat-Recipes!

Low Calorie Recipe - Sugar Free Oatmeal Cookies

2006-04-01T09:23:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe

SUGAR FREE OATMEAL COOKIES
3/4 c. vegetable shortening
Sugar Twin equivalent to 1 1/2 c. sugar (or Brown Sugar Twin)
1 egg
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. uncooked oatmeal
1 c. flour
1 tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together first 5 ingredients. Sift
dry ingredients together. Add oatmeal and combine all together.
Drop by teaspoon on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for
12 to 15 minutes. Add nuts, raisins, dates, or chocolate chips for
variety. Makes 60 cookies.

Visit Low Carb Recipe and Low-Fat-Recipes for more recipes, articles and resources!

Low Calorie - Duluth News Tribune | 03/29/2006 | High-flavor diet

2006-03-29T20:06:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe

Duluth News Tribune | 03/29/2006 | High-flavor diet: "High-flavor diet
Use mustards, vinegars and high-octane spreads to pack a diet full of health and flavor
BY BILL DALEY AND RENEE ENNA
CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Maybe it's time to stop thinking of a diet as a bad, calorie-restrictive nemesis and to approach it as a day's worth of fantastic, great-tasting food.

Diet-friendly foods are all around, and we don't mean packages with 'low-fat,' 'no-fat,' 'low-carb' or 'lite' on their labels (and cardboard tastes within).

We're talking about dishes with big-impact ingredients that leave their fattier brethren in the dust. That they happen to be low-fat, low-carb and easy on the calories is simply a bonus.

'It's not about dieting,' said Kathleen Daelemans, author of 'Chef Kathleen's Cooking Thin Daybook: A 52-Week Plan to Lose Weight, Get Fit and Eat Right' (Houghton Mifflin, $15). 'Have the mind-set that you want to clean up the food you're eating.'

A great way to start is by using powerfully flavored ingredients to replace some of the oil or butter or mayonnaise -- all of which are perfectly good foods but best used in moderation.

'For a growing number of Americans, healthy can be delicious and is delicious,' said Ellen Haas, author of 'Fit Food' and chairman and chief executive officer of the FoodFit Co., .......read more "

Low Calorie Recipe - Sugar Free

2006-03-27T12:46:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe

EASY SUGAR-FREE DESSERT

1 (6 oz.) pkg. sugar-free Jello

2 c. hot water

1/2 pkg. Crystal Light lemonade mix

2 c. water

3 c. Cool Whip

1 angle food cake

Dissolve Jello in hot water. Add lemonade mix and water. Chill until slightly thickened, beat until frothy and fold in Cool Whip. Fold in cake broken in pieces. Put into 9 x 13 inch pan and chill.

Visit Low Carb Recipe and Low-Fat-Recipe for more cooking & recipe tips.

Low Calorie Recipe

2006-03-23T10:43:00.000-08:00

- toledoblade.com -

The right stuff: Substitute lower-fat and lower-calorie ingredients and foods
Photo
Low-fat muffins.
( THE BLADE/LORI KING )
Zoom | Photo Reprints

By KATHIE SMITH
BLADE FOOD EDITOR

Third in a series

Whatever diet plan you use, cooking and eating healthy calls for changes like using healthier ingredients and cooking methods. It's also important to be selective on snack and party foods and choose healthier items on restaurant menus.

Amie Burr of Bryan was named the Weight Watchers Then Wow! winner for losing 86.4 pounds over 11 months following the Weight Watchers diet plan.

She developed new eating patterns by eating three to five times a day. "Before, I ate once a day," she says. "That's not good for your body."

She also started eating breakfast around 7:30 a.m. followed by a 10:30 a.m. snack, lunch at about 1:30 p.m., a fruit snack at 4 p.m., and dinner between 7 and 8 p.m. She prepared healthy options instead of heavier sauces, substituted salsa for sour cream on baked potatoes, and cut out fried foods

Low Calorie Recipe - Easy Does It Diet

2006-03-22T14:12:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe- The Easy-Does It Diet Book Review!

I came across the book "The Easy-Does It Diet" and immediately captivated. It discusses healthy weight loss and the problems associated with it. It is a proven fact that most of us eat more than we think. That is why pre-packaged systems help us lose weight-it is easier to let someone else measure out our portions for us.But Why Spend Your Money on Mass-Produced Diet Meals When You Can Make Your Own for Less? This is where "The Easy-Does It Diet" system steps in. After all - what is diet food, anyway? Isn't diet food just less food, with all the needed nutrients but without the extra calories? Do you really need to pay a company extra money for less food?Do-it-yourself diet food. It just makes sense.This cookbook gives you more than recipes - it gives you a complete system for creating your own diet meals in your kitchen. When you take your own frozen diet meals from your freezer you'll find a complete, delicious meal - not just the entree. Add a delicious salad and fruit for desert, or create a simple, healthy fruit smoothie (they show you how) and you have the makings for a wonderful meal. It won't taste like diet food - it will taste like your own home-cooking'.I was really impressed with this book. It is easy, it is nutritious, it is flexible, it is self-regulating and more! Check out "The Easy-Does It Diet Book" NOW- Click Here!

Visit my other blogs at Low-Fat-Recipes and Low Carb Recipe for more recipes and resources!

Low Calorie Recipe- Baked Chicken Breast with Fresh Basil

2006-03-20T10:21:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe

Baked Chicken Breast with Fresh Basil
10 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2 1/2 lbs.)
3/4 cup low−fat yogurt
1/2 chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Arrange chicken in single layer in baking dish. Combine yogurt, basil and cornstarch; mix well and spread over chicken. Combine bread crumbs with Parmesan and sprinkle over chicken. (If making in advance, cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.) Bake chicken in 375 degrees oven for 30 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. For more recipes, visit Low-Fat-Recipes and Low Carb Recipe!

Low Calorie Recipe - Sun Slim Diet

2006-03-19T14:33:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe

"Sunslim - A Physician's No-Starving Weight Loss Secret!"

Visit my other blogs at Low Carb Recipe and Low-Fat-Recipe!

Low Calorie Recipe - DietSol - The Negative Calorie Weight Loss Solution

2006-03-16T09:55:00.000-08:00

DietSol - The Negative Calorie Weight Loss Solution: ""

Visit my other blogs at Low Carb Recipe and Low-Fat-Recipes!

Low Calorie Recipe - Negative Calorie Foods

2006-03-15T12:22:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe!

Weight Loss with Negative Calorie Foods!
All foods have some calories. No food is actually "negative calorie" food. But the overall effect of certain foods in our body is that of "negative calories". Negative calorie foods are foods, which use more calories to digest than the calories the foods actually contain! Calories from these foods are much harder for the body to breakdown and process. In other words, the body has to work harder in order to extract calories from these foods. This gives these foods a tremendous natural fat-burning advantage, and are also known as fat burning foods.A piece of dessert consisting of 400 calories may require only 150 calories to be digested by our body, resulting in a net gain of 250 calories which is added to our body fat! According to this theory, for example, if you eat 100 calories of a food that requires 150 calories to digest, then you've burnt an additional 50 calories simply by eating that food. Typically, a 25 calorie piece of broccoli (100 gram) requires 80 calories to digest, resulting in a net loss of 55 calories from the body fat!! Thus, the more you eat, the more you lose weight!!! For more information, Click Here!

Visit my other blogs at Low-Fat-Recipes and Low Carb Recipe!

Low Calorie Recipe - Strawberry Pie

2006-03-13T10:29:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe

STRAWBERRY PIE (NO SUGAR)
1 baked pie shell
1 qt. strawberries
3 tbsp. cornstarch
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. apple juice, unsweetened
Slice berries, simmer 1 cup in 2/3 cups apple juice 3 minutes. Mix
cornstarch with 1/3 cup apple juice, stir in berries. Stir constantly 1
minute until thick. Spread softened cheese over pie crust, put berries
on cheese, pour cooked berries on top. Garnish with whipped cream
and a few berries. Chill 3 to 4 hours.

For more recipes and tips, visit my other blogs at Low Carb Recipe and Low-Fat-Recipe!

Low Calorie Recipe - Negative Calorie Foods Recipes Weight loss Diet

2006-03-11T10:51:00.000-08:00

All foods have some calories. No food is actually 'negative calorie' food. But the overall effect of certain foods in our body is that of 'negative calories'. Negative calorie foods are foods, which use more calories to digest than the calories the foods actually contain! Calories from these foods are much harder for the body to breakdown and process. In other words, the body has to work harder in order to extract calories from these foods. This gives these foods a tremendous natural fat-burning advantage, and are also known as fat burning foods.

A piece of dessert consisting of 400 calories may require only 150 calories to be digested by our body, resulting in a net gain of 250 calories which is added to our body fat! According to this theory, for example, if you eat 100 calories of a food that requires 150 calories to digest, then you've burnt an additional 50 calories simply by eating that food. Typically, a 25 calorie piece of broccoli (100 gram) requires 80 calories to digest, resulting in a net loss of 55 calories from the body fat!! Thus, the more you eat, the more you lose weight!!!" For more information, visit Negative Calorie Foods!

For more recipes and articles, visit my other blogs at Low-Fat-Recipes and Low Carb Recipe .

Low Calorie Recipe - Negative Calorie Foods Recipes Weight loss Diet

2006-03-11T10:50:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe - Negative Calorie Foods Recipes Weight loss Diet

2006-03-11T10:48:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipes & Meal Ideas : Healthy Living Low Calorie : Food Network

2006-03-09T09:48:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe

Low Calorie Recipes & Meal Ideas : Healthy Living Low Calorie : Food Network: "Considered the dinosaur of weight loss strategies, low calorie diets were once hailed as the cure-all for expanding waistlines. These diets fell out of fashion decades ago when specific dietary components, such as dietary fats and carbohydrates, were pegged as the obesity villain. If you think that low calorie diets have become extinct, this is one Paleolithic eating style that is making a comeback.

Since all of the foods that you eat and drink, other than water and diet beverages, contain calories, a low calorie diet, in the simplest terms, is one that restricts calories in order for you to lose weight. Learn more"

Frequently Asked Questions on Negative Calorie Foods : Free Article

2006-03-07T09:20:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie
Negative Calorie Foods FAQs
Copyright 2005, www.NegativeCalorieFoods.com

What is negative calorie effect?
Whatever food we eat, our body has to work hard to digest and absorb. There are certain foods that require more calories to digest than their own calories. The overall effect of these foods in our body is that of using calories from body in the process of digestion.

What are negative calorie foods?
Negative calorie foods require more calories to digest than their own calories. This results in a negative calorie balance.

Give some examples of such foods.
There are several foods available in nature with negative calorie properties. Some such foods are asparagus, broccoli, beets, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, carrot, garlic, papaya, spinach, turnip, zucchini, apples, oranges, lettuce, grapefruit, pineapples, strawberries, and raspberries.

What is a diet?
A diet is a combination of a balanced selection of foods. A good diet is one that includes all major food groups.

Is a diet with negative calorie foods possible?
A diet with negative calorie foods as main ingredients is infact good for weight loss and to control cholesterol. Such a negative calorie diet should include as much negative calorie foods as possible from the list of negative calorie foods.
------------------------------------
For more information on negative calorie foods, negative calorie recipes and diets with negative calorie foods, visit the website: http://tjinfo.ncfoods.hop.clickbank.net.

For more more recipes, visit http://lowcarbrecipe.blogspot.com and http://low-fat-recipes.blogspot.com!

The Low Carb Connoisseur: Article - Escape from the YoYo Diet

2006-03-04T10:54:00.000-08:00

The Low Carb Connoisseur: Article - Escape from the YoYo Diet:
"A quick search through Google or Yahoo for 'weight loss' will net you hundreds of links to pages that scream things like, 'Weight Loss made Easy!', 'Lose Weight Now!', 'Lose 10 pounds in 2 Days!', and 'Lose all the weight you want while you sleep!'. These exact same claims have been around as long as I can remember (and I'm not getting any younger!)

In fact, headlines like this have been prevalent in Women's Magazines, Daily Newspapers, Local Yellow Pages, and even tacked to Grocery Store bulletin boards for many, many years now. But with each year, the rhetoric of the diet industry becomes more bold in its claims. Each new issue of Women's World, or Redbook declare boldly on their covers things like, 'Finally! A Diet that Works!' or 'The Last Diet You'll Ever Need!'. Hmmmmm... didn't they say that last week? If last week's diet was the 'last I'd ever need', why a new one this week? "....

Visit my other blogs at http://lowcarbrecipe.blogspot.com and http://low-fat-recipes.blogspot.com!

Low Calorie Recipe Article

2006-03-03T10:45:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe

I thought I'd share this article about low calorie recipes with you.

The right stuff: Substitute lower-fat and lower-calorie ingredients and foods
By KATHIE SMITHBLADE FOOD EDITOR

Whatever diet plan you use, cooking and eating healthy calls for changes like using healthier ingredients and cooking methods. It's also important to be selective on snack and party foods and choose healthier items on restaurant menus. See the complete article here http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060103/ART06/601030340

Visit my other blogs at http://lowcarbrecipe.blogspot.com and http://low-fat-recipes.blogspot.com.
- toledoblade.com -

Low Calorie Recipe- The Easy-Does It Diet Book Review!

2006-02-27T10:10:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe!

I came across the book "The Easy-Does It Diet" and immediately captivated. It discusses healthy weight loss and the problems associated with it. It is a proven fact that most of us eat more than we think. That is why pre-packaged systems help us lose weight-it is easier to let someone else measure out our portions for us.

But Why Spend Your Money on Mass-Produced Diet Meals When You Can Make Your Own for Less? This is where "The Easy-Does It Diet" system steps in. After all - what is diet food, anyway? Isn't diet food just less food, with all the needed nutrients but without the extra calories? Do you really need to pay a company extra money for less food?

Do-it-yourself diet food. It just makes sense.

This cookbook gives you more than recipes - it gives you a complete system for creating your own diet meals in your kitchen. When you take your own frozen diet meals from your freezer you'll find a complete, delicious meal - not just the entree. Add a delicious salad and fruit for desert, or create a simple, healthy fruit smoothie (they show you how) and you have the makings for a wonderful meal. It won't taste like diet food - it will taste like your own home-cooking'.

I was really impressed with this book. It is easy, it is nutritious, it is flexible, it is self-regulating and more! Check out "The Easy-Does It Diet Book" NOW- Click Here!

Visit my other blogs at Low-Fat-Recipes and Low Carb Recipe for more recipes and resources!

Delicious Low Calorie Recipe! Berried Avocado Grapefruit Salad!

2006-02-26T10:04:00.000-08:00

Low Calories Recipe

Berried Avocado Grapefruit Salad
Bibb lettuce
Watercress
2 avocados -- seed, peel, slice
2 cups grapefruit sections
1 cup fresh raspberries
Prepared sweet vinegar and oil dressing
Line serving platter or individual salad plates with lettuce and
watercress. Arrange avocado, grapefruit and raspberries over
and sprinkle with dressing.

Visit my other blogs at Low-Fat-Recipes and Low Carb Recipe for more recipes and resources!

Low Calorie Recipe! LO-CAL CHEESE CAKE

2006-02-23T10:40:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe!

LO-CAL CHEESE CAKE
12 oz. low fat Ricotta cheese
4 eggs, separated
3/4 c. Fruit Sweet
Grated peel of 1 lemon
3 graham crackers, finely crushed
12 oz. low fat cottage cheese
2/3 c. non-instant milk powder
5 tbsp. lemon juice or to taste
2 tsp. pure vanilla
Butter or oleo for pan
Put cheese in processor with egg yolks and Fruit Sweet and blend. Add
milk, powder and process until smooth. Add vanilla, lemon juice and
peel to cheese mixture. Blend until smooth. Beat egg whites until
frothy, then add to the processor and blend for about 2 seconds, until
mixed. Butter the bottom and 1/2 way up the sides of a 9" springform
pan.
Pour the graham cracker crumbs into the pan and shake until buttered
area is coated. Leave any extra on the bottom. Pour cheesecake
mixture into pan and bake at 350 degrees with a pan of water in the
oven to prevent drying. Bake for 45 minutes or until inserted knife
emerges clean. Cool. May serve with Wax Orchards All-Fruit Fanciful
preserve of your choice.
Variations: All cottage or all ricotta cheese
may be used. For standard cream cheese cake, substitute 24 ounces
cream cheese, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup powdered milk and 2/3 cup Fruit
Sweet. Adjust lemon.

Visit my other blogs at Low-Fat-Recipes and Low Carb Recipe for other recipes!

Low Calorie Recipe - Chicken Teriyaki

2006-02-22T09:30:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe!

Chicken Teriyaki

Serves: 6
Ingredients:
1/4 cup lite soy sauce
3 tbsp prepared spicy brown mustard
1 tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 sliced thin medium onion
1 cut in half garlic clove
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 skinned boned chicken breast halves, each about 4 oz
1 spinach and pepper saute (see recipe for this)

Directions:
In medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mustard, sugar and ginger;set aside. In large, nonstick skillet, over high heat, toast sesame seeds until golden brown, about 4 minutes; remove from pan and set aside. In same skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until soft, about 5 minutes, if desired, discard garlic clove halves. Add chicken and soy sauce mixture to skillet. Cover and simmer, turning chicken over once, until chicken is cooked through. Meanwhile, prepare spinach and pepper saute. To serve, place chicken on platter, pour sauce and vegetables over chicken and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place sauteed mixture on platter. Garnish with scallion fan.

Recipe courtesy of 500+ Healthy Chinese Recipes Cookbook. For more information Click Here!

Visit her blogs at Low-Fat-Recipes and Low Carb Recipe

This Low Carb Chicken Recipe is Mouthwatering!

2006-02-21T10:10:00.000-08:00

Low Carb Chicken Recipe!

Grande Chicken Casserole

Serves: 3 @ 5 carb

Ingredients:
3-4 chicken breasts, pounded even but not too thin salt, pepper, garlic powder
2 T olive oil
¼ lb. sausage
4 oz cream cheese, soft
1 cup shredded cheddar, divided
8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced

Preheat oven to 350°F. Season chicken. Brown chicken for 3 minutes each side. Set aside. Crumble and cook sausage until brown. Drain well. Spray casserole dish and place mushrooms in the bottom. Place chicken on top. Mix cooked sausage, cream cheese and ½ the cheddar and spoon (and smooth) over chicken. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove cover, sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake further 15 minutes or until chicken is completely cooked.

Recipe provided by Variety Plus Low Carb Cookbook! To see more recipes Click Here!

Visit Theresa's other blogs at: Low-Fat-Recipes and Low Carb Recipe

Low Calorie Recipes, The Ultimate Book Of Beef Cookbook Review, with 1000 Atkins Recipes Cookbook included!

2006-02-20T09:20:00.000-08:00

Finding low calorie recipes that you and your family will enjoy can be a pain. I have a solution for you. I recently found "The Ultimate Book Of Beef"!. It is your complete Red-Meat cooking guide that shows you how to cook real and healthy beef that can significantly improve your diet and health. Created by Chef Johan is has 1250 healthy beef recipes, included low-fat pepper steak. With these1250 tasty beef recipes you can have a different beef dinner each day for the next 3 1/2 years! The selections include everything from Chinese Beef, Beef Enchiladas, Beef Stroganoff, Sweet and Sour Beef, Beef Stew, Beef Cassrroles and too many others to mention.

Chef Johan also has 6 bonus books he includes, such as a cookbook of 1000 Low Carb Atkins recipes! This was a great find for me and I very much recommend it. For more information Click Here!

Visit my other blogs at Low Carb Recipe and Low-Fat-Recipes

Low Calorie Fruit Smoothies!

2006-02-19T10:17:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipes involve using lots of fruits and vegetables. Here is a fruit smoothie that delicious and healthy! You can substitute fruit if you would like.

This recipe serves one. You can double or triple
the recipes to serve more people.

Apricot~Pineapple~Strawberry Shake
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, canned or fresh
1 fresh apricot, diced, seed removed
6 strawberries, frozen
1/2 banana, cut in chunks, frozen
1 1/2 cup water
1 tbsp. skim milk powder
1 heaping tbsp. high-quality protein powder (optional)
In a blender, process fruit with the rest of the ingredients. Blend until
thoroughly mixed and serve.

Visit my other blogs at Low Carb Recipe and Low-Fat-Recipes

Low Calorie Tracking

2006-02-18T10:35:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Tracker

Introducing Carb Track! Did you know there's a secret "dieting number" everyone has that will cause them to lose weight like crazy! You can discover your number so you can stop dieting and start eating what your body needs to lose weight.

What this means for you - No more struggling with crazed “carb eating binges”.
No more stops on your weight loss plans where you plateau and can’t lose
another pound. No more ups and downs in your weight. And no more worry
about how many carbs you can safely “sneak in” while living a low carb lifestyle.

Carb Track is a Revolutionary New Point-and-Click Software that puts an end
to the dieting game once and for all, keeps you motivated to stay on track, and
will have you losing weight faster (and keeping it off) the very first day you use it!"

I really love this tool and recommend you check it out now! Click Here!

Check out Theresa's other blogs: Low Carb Recipe and Low Fat Recipes

Low Calorie Recipe

2006-02-17T10:36:00.000-08:00

Low Calorie Recipe

Low Carb Diet? What Does It Mean?
What is a Low Carb Diet? You'll do away with bad carbs and bad fats, and start eating good fats and good carbs. What you need to understand is that you are not really on a diet, but changing the way you eat. Eating the wrong foods consistently throws your body out of balance. Most of us tend to overdue it eating processed carbs. What do I mean by processed carbs? Basically, there are two kinds of carbohydrates, simple and complex. Some refer to them as bad and good carbs, fast and slow digestion carbs and others. Here are some basic explanations:

SIMPLE CARBS - Foods with simple or refined carbohydrates most often have a low nutrient content and a high-glycemic index. They are metabolized quickly (quick to digest). They enter the bloodstream and rapidly elevate blood sugar levels, then fall dramatically within a short span of time. In order to keep the body running healthy and stable, it is recommended that these type foods be limited. Examples of these simple or overprocessed carbs are white bread, potatoes, and sugary treats like cookies, candy, cupcakes and cakes, and beverages like cola products.

COMPLEX CARBS - Foods with complex carbohydrates contain many nutrients and have a low- to moderate-glycemic index. Higher fiber content in these foods means slower digestion, which is healthier for the body (including reducing mood swings and food cravings). And these foods are considered good choices by health advisors. Examples of these complex carbs are whole grains, most fruits and vegetables. Legumes, plants of the pea or bean family, are also in this category.

WHICH IS BEST?? Studies show that low-carb diets can help with weight loss; which means that the carbs need to be of the complex, low-glycemic type. The key is eating whole, real, unprocessed food found as close to nature as possible.

WHY DOES YOUR BODY NEED CARBOHYDRATES ANYWAY? Carbohydrates cause your body to produce a hormone called Insulin. Insulin is responsible for the movement of glucose (sugar) from the food you eat into the cells of your body to be used for energy. Excess glucose (that is not burned as energy) is then stored as body fat. Years of consuming too many carbohydrates can lead to a sensitivity of the cells to Insulin. This can result in the body having to make more (and more) Insulin to get the same job done. Over time over-production of Insulin can lead to high cholesterol, heart disease, obesity and type II diabetes and more. A side effect of Insulin over-production is that it actually causes more fat to be deposited.

EATING LOW CARB WORKS WITH YOUR BODY.

All the food you consume provides energy for your body. Your body burns fuel in this order: carbohydrates / fat / protein. So, by limiting the carbohydrates you eat, it is perfectly natural for your body to burn fat next. Your body will go inward and start burning your own body fat for fuel. Because of this store of body fat, you wont feel hungry and you will maintain a more even blood sugar level throughout the day. One important thing to note here is ... it is not eating too much fat that makes you over weight - it is eating far more carbohydrates than your body needs to use for energy.

Switch your body TODAY from a glucose burning metabolism to a FAT burning metabolism and use your body fat for energy instead of storing more fat! The best way is to plan your course of action, One of the best books I have come across is “Variety Plus” Low Carb Cookbook. It come with a low carb diet plan that is very helpful. To learn more Click Here!

It is important, however, that any and all dietary planning should be made under the guidance of your own medical practitioners. Also, drinking 8 glasses of water a day and consistent exercise is vital to your body’s health. This content only presents overviews of low-carb research for informative purposes and does not replace medical advice from a professional physician.

Low Calorie Recipe

Low Calorie Recipe

2006-02-16T13:34:00.000-08:00

Welcome to my low calorie recipe blog! Here you will find low calorie recipes, information and resources for low calorie recipes!