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low-cal

(lō′kăl′)
adj.
Having fewer calories than what is standard or typical: low-cal snack foods.
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The research included 107 healthy but overweight participants, between 18 and 75 years of age, who were randomly assigned to follow for three months either a low-calorie vegetarian diet, which included dairy and eggs, or a low-calorie Mediterranean diet for three months.
Vegetarian, Mediterranean diet may keep heart diseases at bay: Study
Meanwhile, spray a small frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and stir-fry rashers of lean bacon (all visible fat removed) and sliced mushrooms for 4-5 minutes.
Breakfasts; Choose one, all serve one
Using human subcutaneous fat tissue taken from individuals who consumed low-calorie sweeteners, Sabyasachi Sen, MD, of George Washington University, Washington, and his colleagues showed that these cells had at least a twofold overexpression of glucose transporters.
Low-calorie sweeteners allow more glucose into fat cells
However, from our study, we believe that low-calorie sweeteners promote additional fat formation by allowing more glucose to enter the cells, and promote inflammation, which may be more detrimental to obese individuals.
Low-cal sweeteners may allow more glucose to enter fat cells
2Spray a large non-stick wok or frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat.
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Low-calorie cooking spray 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 500g lean beef mince (5% less or fat) 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp paprika 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp dried mixed herbs or dried parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper A few iceberg lettuce leaves, shredded 1/2 red onion, sliced 4 tomatoes, sliced 4 large bottled gherkins in vinegar, drained and sliced Lemon wedges, to serve 1Spray a large, heavy-based non-stick saucepan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a low heat.
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4Place Season the steaks on both sides and spray lightly with low-calorie cooking spray.
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red and 2 yellow peppers, halved and deseeded Low-calorie cooking spray.
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3 Place a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and spray with low-calorie cooking spray.
DELICIOUS DISHES; From snacks to soups and family favourites to exotic new dishes, these recipes will be a great - and healthy - addition to your repertoire
BEEF WELLINGTON Serves 4 Ready in 40 minutes plus soaking, cooling and 15g dried porcini mushrooms Low-calorie cooking spray 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled, finely chopped 200g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped 1 Put the porcini mushrooms in a bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for 20 minutes.
Delicious DISHES 18 AMAZING SLIMMING WORLD; From snacks to soups and family favourites to exotic new dishes, these recipes will be a great - and healthy - addition
15g dried porcini mushrooms Low-calorie cooking spray 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled, finely chopped 200g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped Small bunch of finely chopped parsley Salt and freshly ground black 4 large filo pastry sheets 4 beef fillet steaks, visible fat removed Put the porcini mushrooms in a bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for minutes.
Delicious DISHES; From snacks to soups and family favourites to exotic new dishes, these recipes will be a great - and healthy - addition
People have come to expect low-calorie food to taste bad or not fill them up," authors Jeffrey R.
Low-calorie restaurant menus may be making us unhealthier

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