Friday, November 23, 2007
Three Great Dinners For Losing Weight
People often fail at weight loss because they get to the point that they are bored with their bland and sometimes mundane diet food. It doesn't have to be this way. Diet foods do not have to mean deprivation.
With all the new cookbooks out there that deal strictly with low fat or low carb foods you can have your pick of delicious and tasty foods without sacrificing anything. Here are 5 dinners that you can take and make your own without adding fat or calories.
- Meat and Potatoes - Many people think this is something you have to give up while on a diet, but quite the contrary. It is about portion size, not about skimping. Have a lean steak, chicken, turkey breast, or a fish steak. Cook it in olive oil instead of butter and use many of the low fat marinades that are available. Instead of mashed potatoes you can simply make a baked potato and sprinkle with Mrs. Dash or other low fat toppings such as no-fat sour cream and chives. Serve with veggies and you'll be full in no time.
- Salad and Salmon - For a quicker prep time you can use prewashed, prebagged salad with greens and spinach. Add the tomatoes, onions, artichoke hearts, and anything else you want to add for taste. Use a low-cal dressing or olive oil with balsamic vinegar. Serve with a small piece of salmon and toasted whole wheat pita bread.
- Baked children, beans, and rice - Bake the chicken in a pan coated with a cooking spray. Use orange juice mixed with honey, 1/8 teaspoon of Cayenne pepper and some dried thyme and oregano. Serve with the instant brown rice and microwaved green beans. It is quick easy, and extremely tasty.
Take each of these basics and make it your own. You don't have to add fat and calories to enjoy the meal, it just takes a little practice.
Posted by HoodiaPharm HungerAway ::
9:18 AM ::
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