Healthy recipes to promote weight loss

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So, you are interested in losing some weight and want ideas or recipes in order to achieve your weight loss goals? You do not have to starve yourself or completely refrain from eating things that taste good. There are some really good ways to incorporate healthy eating into the every day recipes that you make now. This way you are getting the foods that you love but also are eating healthier and will achieve your weight loss goals.

First moderation is a good rule to follow when trying to lose weight. Psychologically, if someone is told they cannot have something, they tend to crave the things they are not supposed to have. This is why a lot of people fail when dieting.

It is not healthy to gain and then lose weight over and over. You lose muscle mass and regain fat in those instances, so you are going to have to work even harder to get the fat off! It is much better to know which foods to include in your diet as well as which ingredients can be substituted in order to eat less fat!

We all know that meats are full of fat! One way to decrease fat and eat better is to take your normal recipes and instead of using ground beef or chuck, substitute either all ground turkey or use half of the turkey and half ground beef. You cannot tell any difference in the taste but you are eating much less fat and calories! Look for other low fat alternatives to your daily diet and you will be well on your way!

We have included some fantastic recipes below that will fit into any weight loss program and also are very healthy for you. They include fat burning foods which are necessary for any weight loss goal. Studies have shown that eating 3 servings of dairy per day will burn much more fat than diets that include less dairy. Enjoy!

Smoothie recipe

This is a healthy reduced calorie recipe which incorporates both dairy and negative calorie foods which help in weight loss and fat burning.
4 ounces low fat plain yogurt or 1 cup crushed ice
4 strawberries sliced fresh or frozen
½ orange sliced
½ cup crushed pineapple
½ cup 2% milk

Place all of the fruit in a blender and pulse for 30 seconds, then add other ingredients and process until well blended. Pour and drink This recipe can be doubled or tripled and the remaining amount placed in the refridgerator for 48 hours for convenience. Yields one serving.

Calories 167 with yogurt 98 without yogurt
Nutritionally Grade A for a 1500-2000 calorie diet

Healthy tacos or burritos

¼ pound ground beef or chuck
¾ pound ground turkey
1 pkg taco seasoning
3 tomatoes chopped
½ cup minced onion (red or green onions preferred)
2 cups of lettuce chopped
8 taco shells or tortillas
Picante sauce
Low fat sour cream (optional)

Brown both ground beef and ground turkey together, remove from heat and drain grease. Rinse the meat mixture in a collander for 4-5 minutes. (This removes additional fat properties from the meat.) Stir in taco seasoning, 1 cup of water and simmer for 20 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Heat taco shells or tortillas as directed. Spoon meat mixture into taco shells, garnish with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, picante sauce or sour cream as desired).

This recipe is for 4 servings. 344 calories per serving and graded
Nutritionally Grade A for a 1500-2000 calorie per day diet.

Quick and easy omelet

6 eggs or 3 cups egg beaters if cholesterol is a concern
½ cup 2% milk
½ cup grated cheese
½ cup broccoli or spinach
Salt and pepper to taste

Blend all ingredients together in a blender, heat skillet or omelet maker on medium high, spray skillet with Pam or no calorie spray. Pour omelet into the skillet when it starts to sizzle. Cook for approximately 1-2 minutes or the edges appear to be getting done. Use spatula to flip the mixture in half and cook another minute. You may want to flip it one more time if you like your eggs extremely well done. If cholesterol is a concern, you may substitute egg beaters for the eggs in the omelet. Makes 2 servings.

Calories 333
Nutritionally grade B on a 1500-2000 calorie diet

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