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Body for Life is a 12-week diet and exercise program, and also an annual physique transformation competition. It was created by Bill Phillips, a former competitive bodybuilder and the founder of EAS, a manufacturer of nutritional supplements. It has been popularised by a bestselling book of the same name.
The first annual Body for Life competition was held in 1996. (It was then called the “EAS Grand Spokesperson Challenge”.) Entrants write about their experience of the program, and send this to EAS along with their ‘before’ and ‘after’ swimsuit photos. Prizes vary each year, but in 2005 the first prize was US$1,000,000.
Body for Life makes use of principles that have been widely known in bodybuilding. Its differences are in the way it has been packaged and marketed so as to appeal to consumers and be understood by the public. It supports an extensive ancillary industry of gyms, nutritionists and personal trainers.
Ingredients:
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 sweet red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and chopped
2 cups finely chopped cabbage
4 green onions , chopped
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil,
Salt and pepper to taste
Makes 8 servings (1 cup each)
Makes 8 servings (1 cup each)Makes 8 servings (1 cup each)
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Nutrition Information:
Calories: 253
Protein: 19g
Carbs: 36 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Sodium: 880 mg
Fiber: 7 g
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Nutrition Information:
Calories: 147
Protein: 3g
Carbs: 24 g
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 254 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Servings: 16
Dietitian’s Choice Recipe
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 201
Protein: 23g
Carbs: 13 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Sodium: 518 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Servings: 4
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Most versions of Chicken Alfredo contain whipping cream which contains about 50 calories per Tablespoon. We’ve replaced the whipping cream with low fat mozzarella to create a delicious diet friendly Chicken Alfredo recipe.
Ingredients for this low calorie, low fat recipe are:
2 cups of cooked fettuccine
6 ounces of white chicken meat, cubed (equals meat from 1 medium-sized boned chicken breast - about 300 calories)
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Easy summer salads do not need dozens of hard to get ingredients or heavy bottled sauces. Go light and use a few good quality vegetables, well combined with a little well-chosen meat, fish, or dairy, (quality over quantity) and a simple but delicious homemade dressing. For quick tasty summer salad, make it quick, make it light but make it taste sublime!
Easy summer salads are the way to go, now that the winter blues are fading into the distance and salad days are here. The best salads are light, bright and easy to prepare.
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Is there such a thing as low carb bbq sauce recipes? The answer is yes! You can enjoy all that barbequing has to offer with several different low carb barbecue recipes.
The main item in BBQ sauce that causes the high carb levels is of course sugar, so you should look for recipes that do not have any sugar or substitute the sugar with a substitute like Splenda. You can make your sauces sweet if you like, but not all barbeque sauces have to sweet to be delectable.
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Weight Loss Recipe:
Lean protein is your diet is essential to weight loss and weight maintenance. Tuna fish is an excellent source of lean protein as it is lower in fat than red meats.
Losing weight isn’t about hunger, misery and crash dieting! By learning to make, delicious, easy-to-prepare, nutritious food your body needs and will enjoy – losing weight becomes exciting and energizing.
Instead of high calorie, fatty sources - use spices to provide flavorsome, exciting meals your whole family will enjoy. “Tuna Patties With Lemon Dill Sauce” is another recipe in a range of hunger-fighting, low fat recipes to assist you keep your weight under control. This irresistible, no-hassle meal will help you reach your weight-loss goals - while making mealtime a real treat.
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Reduced Fat Gingerbread Drop Cookies
Recipe Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
1/3 cup molasses
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts