Weight Loss Tips - Recipe tips

Make quick and easy lunch snacks

Peter — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 03:18:19 +0900

I recent made this diet tip video from teachme.tv and it was great. try it with some fruit too.

Video "Make quick and easy lunch snacks"
http://en.teachme.tv/play/51/make_quick_and_easy_lunch_snacks

Add chilli to your meals

Adam — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:58:04 +0900

EATING chilli regularly could help in the fight against insulin resistance and obesity, according to new Australian research.

In a comparison of bland versus chilli-laden meals, researchers from the University of Tasmania�s School of Human Life Sciences found that a few spoonfuls of chilli reduced the post meal surge in insulin, particularly in overweight people.

People with resistance to the actions of insulin have an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, as well as polycystic ovary syndrome, fatty liver and certain cancers.

The study found that in overweight subjects, changes to a range of glucose metabolism measures following chilli meals were more marked than those seen in normal weight subjects.

Avocado dip recipe

Veggieman — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:01:59 +0900

Make your own delicious dip from mashed avocado, low-fat plain yogurt, chopped chilis, lemon juice and chopped fresh cilantro - serve with crunchy carrot sticks and crisp red pepper chunks

Try yam or squash instead of potato

Veggieman — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 21:01:19 +0900

Try mashed yam or squash instead of potatoes - or combine them for a different flavor. They're better for you than mashed potatoes and more nutritious

Stir fry is a good way to eat more veggies

Veggieman — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 20:58:09 +0900

Make a quick and easy stir-fry dinner - you can throw in almost any type of vegetable - just slice them thinly so that they all cook evenly

Fat substitutes for baking

Todd H — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:36:41 +0800

Fig puree can help hold moisture and adds a little sweetening power to the recipe. Puree 8 ounces of figs in a blender with 1/4 to 1/3 cup water or fruit juice, and store in the refrigerator.

Baby food - Try strained carrots, prunes, pears, or other fruits. These little jars are easy to store without dealing with leftovers that may spoil.

Plain, unflavored yogurt can add moisture to your cakes and should be substituted for up to 3/4 of the fat in your recipe.

Mashed bananas will lend great flavor to muffins or other baked goods, while keeping them moist.

Ricotta cheese can work in some recipes as a fat substitute.

Cut fat in other ways, such as substituting 2 egg whites for one egg (saves 10g fat, 100 calories, and 220mg cholesterol)

Avoid overbaking, since lower fat content can cause your baked goods to dry out quicker. Reduce oven temp by 25*F and check for doneness before the end of usual baking time.

low fat casseroles

cathy — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:25:01 +0800

Make casseroles the day before use. Refrigerate and skim fat from the top before re heating.

low fat gravy

Gary — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:22:37 +0800

For low fat gravy, drop ice cubes into the baking tray. Fat will stick to the ice cubes and can then be removed.

no salt

Jo — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:22:17 +0800

Limit salt in cooking. Other names for salt include baking soda, baking powder, MSG and soya sauce.

cut the yolk

Jan — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:21:49 +0800

Omelettes can be made just using egg whites! A dramatic reduction in fat.