Low Fat Recipes

Chicken Casserole Recipe


Ingredients:
3 pound chicken, cooked
1 cup chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 stick Low fat butter
1 can cream of celery soup
1 8 ounce package Pepperidge Farm croutons
1 8 ounce tub sour cream
Method:
1.Cook chicken; remove skin and debone.
2.Line 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with pieces of chicken.
3.Mix soups and sour cream together.
3.Pour over top of chicken.
4.Mix broth and oleo in pan to boil; add croutons.
5.Spread on top of chicken and soups.
6.Bake at 350F for 1 hour.

Mushroom Spinach Lasagne Recipe


Ingredients:
8 ounces lasagna noodles
1 1/4 cups ricotta cheese
2 eggs
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 large onion, chopped
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 ounces spaghetti sauce
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Method:
1.Heat oven to 350F. Grease rectangular baking dish, 11 x 7 x 1 1/2 inches.
2.Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
3.Mix 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1 egg, the mushrooms and onion.
4.Mix remaining 3/4 cup ricotta cheese, 1 egg the spinach, salt and nutmeg.
5.Spread 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce in baking dish.
6.Top with 3 noodles, overlapping to fit.
7.Layer with mushroom mixture, 3 noodles, spinach mixture, 3 noodles and remaining spaghetti sauce.
8.Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake 50 minutes.
9.Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
10.Bake uncovered about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
11.Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. 6 servings.

Superfine Strawberry Pie


Ingredients:
2 egg whites, at room temperature
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup superfine sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoon potato starch
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons water
4 cups fresh strawberries
1 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup sugar
Method:
1.Preheat oven to 250F.
3.Beat egg whites and salt with an electric mixer until foamy.
4.Slowly add sugar one tablespoon at a time while beating on high speed.
5.Add 1 teaspoon lemon juice and beat until very stiff and glossy.
6.Spread meringue into a lightly greased 9 inch pie shell and bake 1 hour. Cool.
7.While pie shell is cooling, combine potato starch, 2 tablespoons water and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a bowl.
8.Stir until potato starch is dissolved.
9.Place 1 cup strawberries and 1/2 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
10.Add potato starch mixture, margarine and 3/4 cup sugar.
11.Stir until mixture is thick and clear.
12.Place remaining berries into baked, cooled meringue shell and pour glaze over.
13.Refrigerate until set. 8 servings.
Per serving: calories 167, fat 1.4g, 7% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 1.6g, carbohydrates 38.8g, fiber 2.0g, sodium 67mg.

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March 9th, 2010 by admin | No Comments »

15 Easy weight loss tips

Who said that weight loss is difficult? It can be an easy process if you make it easy. The tips below will help you make weight loss easy as one, two, three.
1. A basic principle of weight loss is to eat the right foods in the proper quantities. Among the best food types to eat that can help you lose weight easy is fresh fruits. Try keeping a bowl of fresh fruits on the kitchen table and refrigerator. This way you will keep remind yourself about which foods are good for you.
2. Full fat foods are bad. Saturated fats found in many foods can only add to your weight and cholesterol. In addition once fat is accumulated in the body it is very difficult to go away easily. Check your daily diet and exclude foods that are rich in saturated fats and replace them with foods rich in fiber and proteins.
3. Keep a distance from food buffets. When you dine out in a restaurant or when in a party try to stay away from the food table. This will make it easier for you to resist the temptations. Visit the food table only once and try to control the portions of the food you put in your plate.
4. Salads are good. When you are having a three course meal then make sure that you start with a green salad (no dressings). Eating the salad first will reduce your hunger and food consumed during your main course.
5. Serve your food into smaller plates and try to eat only the food portion on that plate
. Avoid going for a second or third round. By doing this for a long time you will eventually ‘teach’ your stomach to eat less.
6. Prefer barbecued fish, poultry and other lean meats instead of fried beef or pork. Always avoid fried food and clean the fat from meat before cooking.
7. The easiest way to avoid unhealthy snacks is not to buy them. If you are careful on what you buy from the supermarket then you will minimize the temptations at home and the risk of eating unhealthy snacks. Try to stick to your shopping list and nothing more. This will save you money and calories.
8. If you expect to be away from home for many hours you can prepare in advance some healthy snacks to carry with you. This will eliminate all excuses for eating unhealthy food or snacks.
9. Get active and exercise at least twice a week. Exercise and movement can help you lose weight fast by accelerating your metabolism. You do not have to burn out in the gym, you can do any exercise that you like and enjoy. If you are a beginner you can start with easy exercises like walking and as you become more experienced you can get involved with more difficult exercises including strength training exercises.
10. You need to learn when to stop eating. By eating your food slowly and chewing it good you give enough time to your stomach to send the message to your brain that you are no longer hungry. Once you get this feeling you should stop eating and get away from the table. If you are eating in a restaurant you can ask the waiter to bring you only half the portion and the other half to prepare it for takeaway.
11. Vegetables can accompany all your food and you can also eat them as snacks. They are very low in fat, sugars and calories,
12. You need to learn when to eat. Eating is a necessary process and is the only way to provide your body with fuel. Nevertheless you should provide your body with fuel only when it asks for it and not because you have nothing else better to do. Do not eat out of custom but only when you are hungry.
13. You need to understand the following statement: “The more muscles you have the easier is to lose weight”. Find ways to increase your muscle mass and you will see that losing weight will become an easier and faster process.
14. Build your own calorie reducing strategy. This means that you should lay out a plan for gradually reducing your daily calorie intake. Make food substitutions from your diet, avoid foods with a lot of calories and prefer low calorie drinks.
15. The last one in this list of 15 weight loss tips is yours. What are your little and easy weight loss tips?

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March 8th, 2010 by admin | No Comments »

Weight loss tips for college students in simple terms

In this post we are dealing with a very popular subject among college students, weight loss. Unfortunately the problem with extra weight starts from early childhood and becomes a tough problem for teenagers and later for college students. We already provided several tips about weight loss for teens in a previous post and in this post we concentrate on what college students can do to lose weight or at least not to gain any extra pounds.
1. Exercise in the morning is more effective.
College students are among the group of people who can enjoy their mornings especially when they do not have class early in the morning. This of course implies that they wake up early and take advantage of the morning. It is a scientific fact that if you exercise in the morning as soon as you wake up (with an empty stomach) you will have better results. This is because the body will need energy and will find it from the storage (calorie and fat). If you can do it for a couple of weeks you will get used to it and appreciate how effective it is. You do not have to spend hours working out, 10-15 minutes of cardio exercises (walking, running, aerobics, cycling, etc) is enough.
2. Save calories by skipping night snacks
The first part of the weight loss equation is to exercise in the morning with an empty stomach and the second part is not to eat late at night. Arrange your program so that you take your last meal at least 3 hours before bed time, after that try not to eat or drink anything (besides water). This will give enough time to your body digest the food and store less fat to the reserves.
3. Keep full fat snacks away
If you really want to lose weight then you must be ready to make certain sacrifices. This means that you should reduce the consumption of certain snacks that you enjoy but are full of calories and fat. Examples include ice-creams, cream coffees, muffins, alcoholic cocktails and sweets. You do not have to completely avoid these but do moderate their consumption. For example you can have such snacks once per week and for the rest of the days you can replace them with more healthier and low-fat alternatives.
4. Fruits are beneficial for weight loss and performance
You already know that fruits and vegetables are important for weight loss. They are full of fiber and have limited amount of calories, fats and sugars. Fiber can keep you full for a long time and away from other unhealthy snacks. In addition fruits will enforce your memory and give you the energy required to cope with the demands of studying.
5. Do more with less
Weight loss is not only about effort but it is also about method. When trying to lose weight you should know the proper ways to approach it. Weight loss is not about not eating anything but is about eating less more frequently. So to achieve some good results forget about the classical 3 main meals and start eating fewer meals every 3-4 hours. Make sure that you start your day with a good breakfast (right after your exercise session), and then try to eat something every 3-4 hours. This will keep your stomach busy and gradually this pattern will improve your metabolism. Once you reach this stage everything else will be faster and easier.
Follow the above weight loss tips consistently and you will notice that the whole weight loss process is not that difficult after all.

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March 2nd, 2010 by admin | 2 Comments »

Weight loss after pregnancy

One of the most beautiful and interesting phases in a woman’s life is pregnancy and giving birth. The feeling of birth is invaluable but has its consequences. One of those is the extra weight that stays in the woman’s body a number of weeks after giving birth. Weight loss after pregnancy is not an easy task to do. In the majority of the cases women will lose about 10 pounds as soon as the child is born and a few more pounds in the following weeks. The fat that is accumulated in the body, especially in the belly area, is very hard to go away on its own.
Weight loss for women needs special attention because of the structure of the woman’s body and the hormonal imbalances caused by different periods like menopause and pregnancy. Weight loss after pregnancy is even more difficult. The extra weight tends to be accumulated in the areas that it is very difficult to lose (belly, waist, and tights). Nevertheless it is not impossible provided that you follow the proper weight loss tips.
The first thing you need to do is not do get disappointed. When you step on the scale after giving birth don’t be surprise. You will weight more than before and this is normal. What you need to concentrate on is how to lose the extra weight in a fast but healthy way.
Weight loss after pregnancy: Tips and techniques for fast results
1. Water. Water is needed more than ever. If you read this before then you need to understand that water plays a major role for weight loss after pregnancy. At first it will help you get rid of fluids left in your body from pregnancy, it is a fuel for breast feeding and it will help you get rid of toxins. As far as weight loss is concerned it is a perfect way to save calories and control your appetite. Try to drink at least 10 glasses of water per day for the next couple of months after pregnancy.
2. Keep your self away from bad food. Remember that what you eat and drink is also transmitted to the baby through breast feeding (at least during the first months). Keep your self away from food that is not healthy and prefer healthy and organic food. Eat lean meats like chicken or lean beef. Avoid junk food or pre-made supermarket meals.
3. Eat a variety of fresh fruits. Fruits contain valuable nutrients and substances. They are a good source of energy with minimum cost to your weight. They are full of fiber which will make your bones stronger and your stomach fuller.
4. Skip the ‘whites’.Do not eat white bread, cereals or pasta. Better replace them with whole grain bread, cereals and pasta.
5. Read carefully the food labels before selecting what type of food to buy.
Do not just rely on the front label but read the detail label. Many foods are being advertized as low fat and while this may be true, they are full of calories. Check the carefully and select those who are low in fat, sugars and calories.
6. When you feel that you have the energy start exercising. At the beginning start slow and then gradually increase the intensity and pace of the exercise. Since pregnancy has an effect on your hormone levels you must consult your doctor before doing any heavy or very intense exercise routine. A great example of start up exercise routine is walking. You can start walking for 10 minutes per day and then gradually increase that to 20 minutes. You can also carry our baby with you so that you feel better and have better results.
7. Employ the natural method of weight loss after pregnancy, breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is extremely important for the child and it is also a great way to lose calories, especially fat. On average each day you are breastfeeding you burn around 500 calories.
8. Do not follow any ‘famous’ diet promising super fast results. You need to be patient. Weight loss after pregnancy will take time and requires a lot of effort but at the end you can lose the extra weight and return to your normal levels. After all the extra weight took 9 months to accumulate in your body and it won’t go away overnight.

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February 25th, 2010 by admin | No Comments »

American Barbecued Beans Recipe

Ingredients:
4 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
15 1/2 ounce can great northern beans, drained
1/3 cup sugar
Method:
1.Cook bacon pieces in medium saucepan over medium high heat four minutes.
2.Add onions and cook until bacon is crisp and onions are tender.
3.In a small bowl, combine ketchup, white vinegar, water, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper and beans.
4.Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, 20 minutes.
5.Add sugar. Stir until mixed through and serve hot.

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February 23rd, 2010 by admin | No Comments »

Weight Loss Tricks

Enrich your exercise program
Is the training you have been doing boring? Change the type of exercise, the program or the intensity. Try 20-30 minutes training with high intensity, alternating with 30-45 minutes of normal intensity. You can apply this to cycling or walking outside. Make kickboxing, then mountain biking in replacing the aerobic exercises. The combinations are endless. Do not limit yourself.
Sprint
Replace 1 or 2 aerobic training sessions with sprint. Run a level road or a hill or even on the track if you have access, instead of the traditional aerobic exercise. Beware that before you try this form of exercise you need to be in good shape and have the approval of a doctor.
Eat light at night
Make your program so that the last meal of the day is 3 hours before sleep. If you eat something at night, keep the calories low; choose something light with more protein and carbohydrates rich in fiber with little fat.
Reduce carbohydrates gradually during the day
Do not eat starch carbohydrates after 3pm.
Reduce the consumption of carbohydrates
Keep carbohydrates low, approximately 25-30% of your total calories for 3 days (increase protein and good fats for compensation). At the 4th day consume high amount of carbohydrates.
Try to remove whole grain products from your diet
Some people have sensitivity to gluten contained in whole grain products, causing inflation by making weight loss difficult. Remove some starch foods from your diet and increase fat free protein and vegetables then you may as well increase the weight loss.
Experiment by removing milk from your diet
Some people have lactose intolerance or are allergic to milk and not know it. Try to remove them from your daily diet and see the effect on your weight loss attempts.
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February 18th, 2010 by admin | 1 Comment »

Vegetable Salsa

Ingredients:

1 cup zucchini, diced
1 cup red onion, diced
2 red peppers, diced
2 green peppers, diced
4 tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 cup lime juice
Method:
1.Mix all ingredients together and let stand for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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February 18th, 2010 by admin | No Comments »

Chicken Fried Steak


Ingredients:
4 tablespoons butter
2 pounds beef round steak, cut into four 8 ounce pieces
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, fresh
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
Method:
1.Heat skillet to medium temperature.
2.Add the butter and melt.
3.In a bowl, add the beaten egg.
4.In another bowl, add the bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
5.Dip steaks into egg and coat. Then dip the steak into the breadcrumb mixture.
6.Place steaks into skillet and brown. Cooking time is 10 to 15 minutes per side.
7.When cooked, place steaks on warm plate and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
8.Add flour to pan drippings. Let the flour to become light brown.Stir in the milk until it becomes thick.
9. Add steaks to gravy and let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve open face over soft white bread.
Makes 8.

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February 9th, 2010 by admin | 1 Comment »

Italian Style Burgers


Ingredients:
1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons skim milk
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1 medium tomato, sliced
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
Method:
1.In a medium mixing bowl stir together bread crumbs, milk, onion, parsley, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder and pepper.
2.Add meat; mix well. Shape into four 3/4 inch thick patties.
3.Place meat patties on the unheated rack of a broiler pan.
4.Broil 3 inches from the heat for 6 minutes.
5.Turn and broil 6 to 8 minutes more or till meat is no longer pink.
6.Top each burger with 1 slice of tomato.
7.Sprinkle with oregano, then mozzarella cheese. Broil 1 to 2 minutes more or till cheese is melted.
Makes 4 servings.

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February 9th, 2010 by admin | 2 Comments »

Mysteries about Fat Burning

Here are two mysteries about burning fat that no one told you about. They will shut down your body’s ability to burn massive amounts of fat!
Toxic Liver Dehydration
1. Keep Your Liver clean – Supporting Your Liver Means Supporting Your Body’s Ability To Detoxify and Burn Obnoxious Stored Body Fat.
Few people know much about the liver or liver function. Yet liver disease is the fourth most common cause of death in our country after cancer, heart disease and strokes. Learning to support your body’s detoxification processes and your immune system means learning to support your liver. The liver’s processes are vital to fat burning and overall health.
The liver is often compared to a chemical laboratory, a storage plant, a warehouse, a power plant and a waste disposal plant all encompassed in one organ. It’s described that way because of its phenomenal assemblage of membrane structures, internal machinery and chemical production.
Here are some of its functions
– Creates bile, essential to the digestion and absorption of fat
– Also creates immune substances like gamma globulin
– Metabolizes fats, proteins and carbohydrates
– Manufactures blood proteins, including prothrombin and fibrinogen, the anti-coagulant heparin, albumin and globulins required for maintaining water balance and contributing to blood viscosity.
– Filters the blood to remove chemicals and bacteria
– Helps maintain electrolyte and water balance
– Breaks down and eliminates hormones
– Stores vitamins, minerals and sugars
I know this all sounds highly medical, but this is totally amazing information. I always want my people to know the how and why of fat burning to lose body fat.
Many toxins that we consume or are exposed to will not dissolve in water. These toxins, called lipid-soluble, will only dissolve in oil or oily solutions. Fatty tissue or tissues that have lipid soluble membranes, like the liver, can store lipid soluble toxins for months or years.
One of the liver’s jobs is to convert these toxins from lipid-soluble to water-soluble. Once they are water soluble, or can be dissolved by water, they can be flushed from the body, released by the kidneys or bowels. This change takes place in the liver through a complex system of enzymes.
SO you can see the importance of getting the right food plan with high fiber content and avoiding dehydration that can shut down the release and flushing of fats!!
2. Dehydration – Shuts down Fat Burning
In the past ten years of research and experience on the subject of fast fat burning and getting fit quickly, I’ve discovered that dehydration will shut down fat burning and wreak catabolic havoc on your muscle tissue. Basically that means that you lose muscle and store fat!
What are these magical agents of fat burning wizardry… Water and Fiber. Let me explain why…
I know you have heard from me that water is important for your fat burning effectiveness but even still, most people I get emails from still don’t drink enough water daily seven days per week.
Water is vital to your fat burning efforts and maintaining your lean body mass. Our bodies are about 65-70% water.
Dehydration is often misread as hunger. Your body is seeking fluids and electrolytes and you interpret it as hunger and start snacking on sugary snacks instead of fruit that your body is craving.
That is why water and water based good Glycemic fruit keeps you from snacking on unhealthy sugary foods and sugar-laden soft drinks. That is why I use the Glycemic Index in my Quick Start Energy Program.
You can drop fat fast; lose overall body weight without going hungry. Increase your energy while lowering your risk of heart disease, stroke and the new dreaded disease plaguing women, diabetes.
Fluid more important than food!
Did you know that we need water in our bodies more than we need food. The body can survive for much longer without food that without water. Water is like the oil in the engines of our cars. It is involved in almost every process the body goes through, from digestion to nutrient absorption. It also keeps your energy level up as it prevents dehydration.
Now, this is very important…dehydration will totally kill your chances of burning fat, because the body interprets this as a state of metabolic shock. It shifts its focus on getting water and stops doing other things, like burning body fat for energy. And here’s even more helpful info about the power of water.
Try and drink most if not all of your water ice cold. First of all, it typically tastes better ice cold, and every time you drink an ounce of ice cold water, your body must burn about a calorie in the process of warming the water to your current body temperature.
Now, you can use this to your advantage to burn even more calories each day. Keep your water intake to 100 ounces per day, and you’ll burn an extra 100 calories and burn more fat! How cool is that!
Also, add some lemon to your water. It has positive effects in helping cleanse your liver. Remember, if your organs, especially the kidneys and liver, are working together with high efficiency, it will be easier for your body to burn fat!
Keeping yourself hydrated will keep your kidneys operating at a peak levels and your liver will be allowed to do its job of metabolizing stored fat for energy.
Those to me are the two most important factors you want to address first when you begin your fast fat loss program this week. I believe you should just flat out attack this situation with great vigor. Don’t casually start and lose the fire.
Take your body back and you will own your future!
Start Today!

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February 8th, 2010 by admin | No Comments »

Other fat burning tips with food:

Among the top fat burning foods is also vinegar and lemon. The combination of vinegar and lemon is the best “possible” fat burner. If you combine it with a fresh green salad rich in antioxidants and add one-tablespoon of olive oil (rich in omega-3 fatty acids) then you have a full meal, which boosts the fat burning process.
Caffeine has diuretic and thermo genetic properties, greater than green tea, helping to burn fat faster. But it must be consumed in moderation and special attention should be taken because in large dose may have several side effects (tachycardia, increased pressure, headaches, etc.)
Peanut butter and weight loss: Peanut butter is also good for weight loss! Why? It is full of protein and fiber, which keeps your stomach full longer and reduces the need for fatty sweets!
Finally, the magic liquid that dissipates the fat without any effort and is free and for now – inexhaustible is Water. Water is the most important catalyst in weight loss and maintenance. The body does not function properly without enough water and cannot metabolise fat efficiently. Drinking plenty of water during the day avoids fluid retention in the body and helps the functioning of the kidneys and liver. On average, a person should drink 8 glasses of water a day. This amount varies depending on the weight of the person, levels of exercise and other environmental factors (heat, humidity, etc.)
Weight loss tips for a fast weight loss
Drink fluids
The first thing to do when you wake up in the morning is to drink plenty of water. Many times half the weight you gain in times that your weight is increasing is due to fluid retention in the body. The water will help your body to remove the extra liquids. Set a target to double the consumption of fluids. Remember that the extra fluid need not be derived from clean water. Fruit juices, milk, fresh fruit and vegetables, soups are doing the same job. Finally, pay attention to how much salt is contained in the food you consume as this affects the levels of fluid retention.
Do not follow drastic measures
The first solution that comes to your mind after a period where you eat more food than expected is to follow a diet very low in calories. Wrong. This would confuse your metabolism, leading to other problems. The best approach is to decrease gradually the amount of food you eat, focusing more on increasing protein intake. These will give a boost to your metabolism, «burning» more calories.
Exercise with weights
The training with weights at the gym is suggested in periods where you eat more than expected. Sometimes it is more effective than to spend hours on the treadmill or running. This is because it is based solely on the storage of glycogen in the muscles. If the food you eat were rich in carbohydrates such training will help you use them. If you choose on the other hand, the cardiovascular exercise (running) your organism will not burn as many calories as in training with weights, or continue to burn calories after the end of the exercise. You can read more information at 28 weight loss tips with exercise.
Avoid alcohol
Since alcohol contains not only «empty» calories, but it may also affect the proper decision making regarding food, try to avoid it for at least two days to recover fully. If you want a drink at all costs, drink only one.
How to prepare your self for a period that you may eat more than expected
Now if you intend to eat more than the usual, either because of a holiday or party, then there are some things you can do to prepare properly and to reduce the chances to get extra pounds. First, if is possible try to go to the gym prior to that, and make a fairly intense workout with weights. This will reduce glycogen in the muscles resulting in the absorption of as many calories as possible by the muscles.
This article outlines ways on how to burn fat with food and also explained what you need to do to protect your self from gaining extra weight during the holiday periods or periods that you usually eat more than expected.

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January 30th, 2010 by admin | 13 Comments »

Weight Loss Awareness

When you are engaging into a rapid weigh loss diet you should also be aware of the following tips:
1. Most ‘diets’ are ineffective and have short-term results.
2. You cannot lose ‘five pounds in ten days’, as advertised by the various diets and institutions. Our organism can lose 2-4 pounds in a month. Most unfortunately are muscle and water. From how many muscles we have in our body dependents how much weight we will lose. Two people of the same age, same height and same weight can lose weight differently.
3. The only ‘diet’ that has rapid weigh loss results is one personalized for the person and balanced in the standards of the Mediterranean diet, without hysteria and denial, always combined with physical activity and exercise.
4. Chemical’ diets are one-sided diets. If you consume few calories, you will have better and faster results. With chemical diets you lose muscle and water, something criminal, because after all what you need is to loose fat. But there are also adverse effects on blood lipids, kidney and other body organs.
5.Obesity is a multi disease and has different aspects: organic, psychological, aesthetic and should be treated with care and long term.
6. For medical purposes there is no ‘ideal’ weight for a person. There is the so-called body mass index. It is our weight (in kg) divide by our height (in meters) squared. The desire value for everyone is between 18 to 25 kg/m2. Over weight people are those who have the body mass index above 30kg/m2.
People who want to loose weight fast do a lot of mistakes in the process. Some of the common mistakes were outlined in this article. What are the most important rapid weight loss tips is to follow a diet that is healthy and personalized for your own needs and to combine the diet with physical activity and regular exercise.

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January 30th, 2010 by admin | 10 Comments »

Banana Punch Recipe


Ingredients:
6 cups water
3 cups pineapple juice
3 cups frozen orange juice concentrate
2 lemons, juice only or 1/4 cup ReaLemon
3 large bananas
3 1/4 cups sugar
2 large bottles of ginger ale
Method:
1.Mix all ingredients except ginger ale and freeze.
2.Remove several hours before needed so that it is a slush when ready to serve.
3.Add ginger ale just before serving.

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January 18th, 2010 by admin | 8 Comments »

Apple Peach Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 fresh peach
1/3 cup non fat milk
1/4 cup of frozen apple juice concentrate
Method:
1.Peel 1 fresh peach.
2.Cut it into thin slices.
3.Put into a plastic bag with a zipper bag, laying flat. Put the plastic bag into the freezer for 1 to 2 hours. 4.Take out 1/4 of the peaches and break them into pieces.
5.Mix in a blender with 1/3 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of frozen apple juice concentrate.
6. Cover and blend until smooth. pour into a glass, and add more peach slices for peachy ice cubes.

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January 18th, 2010 by admin | 3 Comments »

Juicing Benefits for Liver Health


There are a variety of nutrients that aid the proper functioning of the liver. Plus, these days the liver needs  all the help it can get to detoxify the amount of pollution we are bombarded with. Produce is highly treated with chemicals, if it is not grown organic. Our water is polluted with heavy metals and chemicals. The air we breathe is polluted from nuclear plants, coal plants, oil refineries, gas emission from vehicles and smoking. On top of this, food is often highly processed and lacking the original god given nutrition it should contain. So we have to be smart about our lifestyle choices to improve our health by giving the liver the nutrition it needs to keep us filtered of toxins!
Antioxidants:
Antioxidants are a group of vitamins, minerals and other food based chemicals that protect our cells from free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause cancer by mutating DNA cells, and can cause heart disease by hardening artery walls through cell damage. All organs, including the liver, can be harmed by free radicals. Antioxidants also help to detoxify pollutants. This can unburden the liver’s load greatly and help it clear the body of toxins. Antioxidant vitamins are C, E and beta carotene.
Vitamin C:
Orange, Lemon and Kiwi
Vitamin C is one of the most beneficial antioxidants for liver health. It  provides protection from free radicals and reduces damage to liver cells from harmful chemical toxins.Great food sources include – citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, broccoli, cucumber and spinach.
Vitamin E:

Vitamin E is a fat soluble antioxidant. It protects fats from becoming rancid due to free radical attacks. The cell membranes that protect the liver are fat based. So vitamin E helps protect the cells that protect the liver! A study has also shown that vitamin E can reduce the scar tissue in liver – which can lead to cirrhosis.
Great food sources include blackberries, apples and kiwis.
Beta Carotene:

Beta carotene and other carotenoids are antioxidants that are essential for health and a strong immune system. Beta carotene is converted to vitamin A in the liver, which can help loosen up toughened and abused liver fibers and even restore them to health.
Great food sources include – blackberries, watermelon, peaches, kiwi, carrots, kale, spinach and broccoli.
Glutathione:

Glutathione is the supreme antioxidant. It is the best antioxidant at fighting free radicals and a powerful aid in detoxification. Low blood levels of this nutrient is directly linked to liver problems, toxicity, disease, and poor health. Increasing the amount of glutathione in our bodies is essentially one of the best things we can do for our livers. Glutathione will greatly unburden the liver of its toxic load. Although glutathione is made naturally in the body, its levels are low in most people due to toxic overload. However, there are foods which can help raise glutathione levels in the body. These include asparagus, spinach, and all cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cabbage and brussel sprouts. Also, vitamin C intake helps to increase glutathione levels.
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January 13th, 2010 by admin | 12 Comments »