Low Carb Diet
September 23, 2011 by secretslimming · Leave a Comment
A Low Carb Diet Can Be Delicious
I know that you don’t think a low carb diet can be delicious, but it can if you just take a little extra time and effort in the preparation.
Under this style of weight loss plan, every meal should consist of at least 50% vegetables. You will probably need to educate your palate as most of us don’t normally eat this many. But, prepared correctly, vegetables can be extremely tasty. The key is not to boil them into mush but to gently steam so you preserve the taste as well as the nutrients.
The recommended intake for fruit and vegetables is currently five a day in most countries. But scientists and doctors usually suggest that we try and eat more than that. For illness prevention, better skin and longer life, try eating double the suggested quantities. Don’t think boring salads but add spice and variety using different combinations of these super foods.
Carrots are particularly powerful as they detoxify the body. A diet high in beans and pulses help people to live longer. Tins of baked beans are good for you, just opt for the no sugar or low sugar varieties. If you want to increase your chances of beating cancer, eat Brussels sprouts and not just at Christmas. Peppers in all colors are full of vitamin C and also contain vital anti-oxidants. Spinach fights heart disease and age related blindness. Blueberries should be included where possible due to their anti-oxidant level. You can combine blueberries with other berries, a low fat yogurt and some almond milk in a smoothie to give you a powerful start to your day.
Make time for breakfast every morning and cook yourself some old fashioned oatmeal. You can sweeten it with some fruit spread if you can’t bear the taste. Just make sure that the spread doesn’t contain any hidden sugars. We need complex carbohydrates in order for our bodies to function properly.
The carbs we can do without are the ones that release energy really quickly. These are found in processed foods such as white bread, pasta and rice as well as in cakes, biscuits, candy and all the other foods we all love to indulge in on occasion. If you must eat cake, make sure it is homemade as it will contain less hidden sugars and bad fats.
On the subject of fat, you need to include some in your eating plan although you are on a diet. Fats make our food taste a lot better and are essential for the body to work properly. If you do not get sufficient monosaturated (good) fats, you will feel miserable and are likely to fall off your diet very quickly.
You need to exercise as well. You will not lose weight as fast as you could unless you increase your levels of physical activity. You also need to include a little protein with every meal. It will help to keep your energy levels stable which should decrease the snack cravings. Unlike some other weight loss plans a low carb diet allows you to eat well and not feel deprived.
Low Carb Recipes – Sheperd’s Pie
July 21, 2011 by secretslimming · Leave a Comment
Sheperd’s Pie (LOW CARB)
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef or turkey
1/2 onion, chopped
1 10 ounce package of frozen cauliflower
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper
Instructions:
Brown ground meat and onion as usual, drain. Spread meat and onion in the bottom of pie dish evenly. Cook cauliflower according to package directions, drain. Whip together cauliflower, 2 tbsp heavy cream, and cream cheese as if whipping mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper to your liking (or any other seasonings you might like) Spread whipped cauliflower over the meat layer in the dish. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese across the top.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 – 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling.
Easy Diets
October 3, 2010 by secretslimming · Leave a Comment
Losing weight can be hard but you can find easy diets to help. Here are some suggestions.
1. Low carb diet
For many years, the low carb (or Atkins) diet has been very popular. It can be very effective as well. What it basically entails in sticking to low carbohydrates and avoiding things like pasta, sugars, high fructose fruits, etc.
The interesting thing is that you can have as much low carb food as you’d like. Eat an entire chicken if you want. Or have a four egg ham and cheese omelet. Just skip the toast!
2. Cabbage soup diet
This is an easy to follow diet which has you eat lots of cabbage soup. It helps to flush your system of a lot of impurities and stimulates your body to burn more calories. Be careful and make certain you don’t stick with it too long because you still need to keep a balanced diet.
4. Prepackaged diet plans
These diet plans like NutriSystem has you eating prepackaged meals. This diet is really simple because you don’t need to figure out which foods to buy and mix and match to achieve your calorie goals. These diets can be expensive but they are certainly easy to follow.
5. Your own diet plan
Just follow a healthy eating plan and you will lose weight
In other words, avoid fast foods, high fat foods, and sugary foods. Stick with lean meats and fresh vegetables. Drink lots of water and avoid juices and sweetened beverages.
In this “home grown” diet plan, do simple exercises like walking, jogging, swimming, or even playing ball with your kids. Just get moving and you’ll burn some extra calories.
A good diet program doesn’t have to be complicated. Look around and you’ll find other plans which are effective and simple to implement.
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