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rjeter
Now that you have lost all that weight, dance the “Watusi” and celebrate your accomplishment; but are you feeling a little disappointed when “naked?” As we lose weight, loose skin begins to hang. Don’t let this stress you out. A few facts: (1) the skin is the largest organ in the human body and is medically known as part of…
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rjeter
Definition: A large group of sugars, starches, celluloses, and gums that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in similar proportions. Function: The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body, especially the brain and the nervous system. Carbohydrates are quickly broken down into sugars that cause blood sugar to reach high points and insulin to be secreted. Recommendations: …
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rjeter
It is nice to have a cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you may have eaten and slow down the digestion.
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rjeter
Will Late-Night Noshing Make Me Fat? everydayhealth.com Ask Charles Platkin, the Diet Detective Q: I’ve always heard that you shouldn’t eat after 8 p.m. But I get the worst cravings at night. Can I eat late at night or will it go straight to my hips? A: I’m glad you asked this question because it’s one of the biggest misconceptions…
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rjeter
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “brain food”, such as almonds, avocados, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, dark chocolate, oranges, peanut butter and, of course, fish. These are foods that stimulate and enhance our health by helping to keep the blood vessels of the brain clear of blockages and thereby allowing nerve cells to function at a higher level. These foods…
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rjeter
Nutritional Info (Per serving) Calories: 233, Saturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 93mg, Dietary Fiber: 0g, Total Fat: 10g, Carbs: 1g, Cholesterol: 90mg, Protein: 32g Prep Time: 2 hrs. 27 mins. Kitchen tips: To cook over indirect heat on a gas grill, turn one burner off and place the plank above it. For a charcoal grill, build two small piles of coals…
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rjeter
Prep Time: 3 minutes ▪ Serving: 1 Nutritional Info Per Serving: 5 grams protein; 40 grams carbohydrates; 1.7 grams fat; 4 oz. low-fat vanilla yogurt; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 1 gram fiber; 76 milligrams sodium4 oz low-fat vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup mango sorbet 4 raspberries (garnish) Place yogurt in a bowl, top with sorbet. Garnish with raspberries…
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rjeter
Makes 12 muffins – 118 calories 1 1/2 cups almond flour 1 cup wheat bran 2 tablespoons Splenda 1 teaspoon salt 4 eggs 1/3 cup water 1 cup shredded zucchini Preheat oven to 350°F ? spray muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray ? Mix the dry ingredients together ? Add the eggs, water and zucchini, and mix thoroughly…
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Most people think that as long as they eat fruit, regardless of when they eat it or how it’s prepared, they provide vitamins and nutrients. This is far from the truth. WHEN? Eat fruit on an empty stomach. Typically, we eat fruit like a dessert, after our meal. Fruit should be eaten on an empty stomach, i.e., the first…
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rjeter
Owner of Effie’s Caterer, tryeffies@yahoo.com - 4 lbs. of broiler or fryer chicken, (cut into eights) - ½ cup of olive oil - Pinch of Kosher salt to taste - 5 sprigs fresh thyme - Pinch of fresh pepper to taste – 25 garlic cloves (peeled) - 3 tbsp. of olive oil (not extra virgin) - Heat oven to…
