Nutrition

Fat is a nutrient that is a contributor to the increasing problem of obesity in the world today. It's stored in the fat cells of the body. The number of fat cells is estimated to be around 50 billion for the average person. It can be up to 100 billion for the obese person. Fat cells are like storage tanks of energy to be used for later use. It has been shown that obese people who binge eat may stimulate baby fat cells to sprout to increase the number of fat cells they have. Fats are found in foods such as butter, margarine, oils, fats, dripping, nuts and oil seeds....

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After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again. Bananas: Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fibre, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet....

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Ingredients: 6 oz. chocolate chips 5 teaspoons corn syrup 1 gallon size zip-top bag Rolling pin, cookie cutters, plastic table knife Directions: 1. Melt the chocolate chips in the top half of a double boiler. Stir in the corn syrup. 2. Using a wide mouth jar as a stand, place the zip-top bag inside, making sure the top edges of the bag drape over the outside of the jar. Pour the melted chocolate into the bag and seal. Let it cool. 3. Knead until the chocolate is well mixed, smooth, and clings together....

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Tired of the same old zucchini bread recipe and want to trysomething new? Here is a standard zucchini bread recipe inaddition to three variations your family is sure to love. Zucchini Bread 3 eggs 1 cup oil 2 cups sugar 2 cups peeled and grated zucchini 3 tsp. vanilla 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 cup nuts 3 cups flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking powder Stir together eggs, oil, sugar, zucchini. Sift together flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add to zucchini mixture....

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Finding delicious low fat salmon recipes has just become easier since you found our website. There are many wonderful low fat salmon recipes that will please your palate plus the palates of your dinner guests or family. This first low fat salmon recipe uses yummy ingredients such as low or non-fat sour cream and low or non-fat mayonnaise to create a delectable creamy salmon recipe that is perfect for any occasion. For this recipe you will need: 2 pounds of salmon filets, ѕ cup of low or non-fat sour cream, 1/3 cup of low or non-fat mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 8 ounces of low or non-fat cream cheese, 1 minced clove of garlic, 1/3 cup of your favorite white wine, salt, pepper, and paprika to taste....

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Next time someone signs you up for "dessert duty" at the family barbecue, cookout, picnic or whatever other type of party you may attend this summer, consider the old pudding-and-cookies recipe. It's a gooey dessert that really wows the crowd. I usually bring the banana vanilla version (detailed below), but you can try any combination of flavors. Here's the jist of it. The Recipe: 2 boxes of Nilla wafers 4 cups of instant Vanilla pudding 8 bananas 1 tub of Cool Whip 1 small container of sour cream (optional) To Make: Prepare pudding according to the recipe on box....

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This delicious treat adds only 1.9 grams of carb for a Superb Roll of any size. Just add a glaze to the rolls once they are baked. While the rolls are baking, make Ѕ or ј of the below mentioned glaze. Apply the glaze thinly with a pastry brush to the tops of the hot rolls. It will set within minutes. The rolls will freeze well, even with the glaze. Thaw at room temperature or follow directions for heating in the oven. Glaze SERVING SIZE, icing for 1 cookie. Carbs per serving 0.5 gram of carb. Number of servings: 280 Ingredients: 1 egg white (or 3 Tablesps sterilized egg white) 1 cup powdered sugar (unsifted) 3 Teasps vanilla extract Put the egg white and powdered sugar in the bowl of your electric mixer and beat on high speed until the sugar is absorbed and the mixture thickens a bit: scrape sides of bowl as needed....

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Come August, there is nowhere I'd rather NOT be than in Texas. Steamy, sultry, and hot, living in Texas in August is like trying to breathe in a tightly-covered pressure cooker. But in November, I remember the joys of Texas. Cool breezes and balmy fall days refresh the senses and invite us outside once again. On streets and in parks, pecans are ripe for gathering and shelling. Those of you who think pecans come in 6-ounce plastic supermarket packages have missed the true texture and flavor of a real Texas treat....

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A time honored Southern tradition, the infamous "Cat Head" biscuit has become as much an icon of southern cooking as fried chicken. Just say the words "Cat Head Biscuits" almost anywhere in the South and you will instantly conjure up memories childhood and of mouthwateringly delicious meals. Born of humble beginnings, the "Cat Head Biscuit" was never anything fancy. Just a few simple ingredients, usually mixed and "patted" out by hand, these delicacies bring back wonderful memories like no other food can....

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Little pounded shrimp balls seasoned and fried till lightly brown. This dish is quite popular as a finger food and is also a good accompaniment to a variety of dished, like the famous Mohinga - A spicy noodle soup with fish sauce. 250 grams of raw shrimps, 2 stalks of spring onions, 2 portions of egg whites, 1 tea spoon of salt, 1 tea spoon of sesame oil, Some corn flour, Sufficient oil for frying. First chop the shrimps, then pound to a smooth paste. Then season the paste with salt, a little sesame oil and finely chopped spring onions and then knead well to mix....

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