Check out Eating for Energy!
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Here is a great book Saladseekers has discovered! Want to feel more energized? Check out this book!
Spicy Bean Salad
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Beans are full of fiber and will make a satisfying salad. Why not try this Spicy Bean Salad and feel full while still fulfilling your dietary needs!
INGREDIENTS:
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 (8 ounce) jar chunky salsa
• 1 pinch dried parsley
DIRECTIONS:
Rinse the beans well, drain and pour into a large bowl.
Add corn. oil, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and salsa. Sprinkle with parsley, cover, and chill for about 1 hour before serving.
Cucumber Salad
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Try a lighter salad during the warmer months…cucumber salad!
INGREDIENTS:
• Cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried dill, or to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Combine cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. Add the vinegar, water and sugar to a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and pour over the cucumber and onions. Stir in dill, cover, and chill at least 30 min.
4 Surefire Tips for Weight Loss Success
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There is no shortage of diet programs whether online or offline. Even if you limit your search to the internet only, you will still find a mass amount of diet programs. What is harder is finding a diet plan that would be ideal for your health, help you lose weight, and not harm your body in anyway. Finding the best weight loss program is like finding a pearl from the bottom of the ocean. But regardless of which diet program you chose, you will still need to follow the basics of dieting, otherwise you will never be able to lose weight. Here are four basic tips for weight loss success.
1. Metabolism is the key weight loss determinant
Always keep in mind that your body’s metabolic rate is what will determine how much weight you will be able to lose at a given point of time. If your metabolic rate is high, you can lose a lot of weight even while at rest; on the other hand, if your metabolic rate is slow, then you should find ways to increases it.
2. Regular exercises are a must
Regardless of how strictly you follow your diet, if you lie idle all day sitting on your couch and watching your favorite TV program, how can you expect to shed those stubborn pounds? If you are afraid of high intensity exercises such as cardio and resistance training, you can start with lighter aerobics. Aerobics will help you burn the same amount of fat as cardio. If you cannot do exercises at all, regular walking alone will help you burn fat.
3. Don’t lose it too quickly
I know that you are in a hurry to lose weight and fit yourself into one of your old jeans or bikinis, but you should never attempt to lose weight too fast. Ideally you should lose no more than 1 or 2 pounds per week. If you lose more than that then it can affect your health negatively. If you think you are losing weight too fast, you should immediately see a doctor.
4. Eat low fat foods only
Every weight loss expert has advised you the same thing – you should eat only those foods that have a low fat content. Eating fatty and junk foods will make your situation worse.
Does Your Favorite Diet Plan Fulfill This Three Item Criteria?
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Everyday many people are asking questions in forums and blogs about the latest fad diets, even though they have already joined a weight loss programs. Why is your existing diet plan not enough for you? Let’s explore some of the possible reasons why you may not be able to lose weight.
1. Are you unable to avoid eating your favorite foods?
Do you want to find out the best diet plan simply because you are not able to get rid of the forbidden foods and therefore unable to lose the amount of weight you would like to? Do you really think that there is any diet plan on earth that would help you lose weight without restricting your food intake in any way? Before you shake your head, more or less, almost all diet programs come with their own restrictions. The best diet plan is one which places the least amount of restrictions on your food habits. Remember that in order to lose weight all you need to do is eat healthy foods. Placing unnecessary food restrictions on yourself will do you no good. Depriving yourself of your favorite foods will force you to start binge eating, and over time, you will gain far more weight than what you started with!
2. Do you hate counting calories all the time?
You hate those diet programs that require you to know the calorie content of every single food item that you eat, as well as count calories of every piece of food that you have for your dinner. If you have ever counted calories, not only is it tedious and boring, but also extremely frustrating. Calorie counting at once makes the otherwise simple weight loss plan look a lot more complicated, which in turn discourages you from achieving your weight loss goals.
3. Does your weight loss plan burn your wallet?
The ideal weight loss plan should burn your fat, not burn your pocket instead! You should never join those expensive weight loss programs that require you to buy special foods from them in order to lose weight. As a matter of fact, you don’t need to eat any ’special’ food’ in order to lose weight. You can get all the healthy foods you need from your local grocery store!
As you can see, the best weight loss program should be one that would impose little or no food restrictions, wouldn’t require you to count calories all through your life, and would be quite affordable at the same time! Have you found such a diet plan yet?
