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December 30, 2008
“They revised the Food Pyramid Again, just in time for the holidays!”
Nonalcoholic Punch
December 26, 2008
This cheery punch will liven up any festive occasion. Since it’s free of alcohol, it can be enjoyed on any diet plan.
Makes 20 (1-cup) servings
Ingredients
1 3-ounce package sugar-free, cherry-flavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water
1 package sugar-free, ruby-red grapefruit drink mix
8 cups cold water
1 12-ounce bottle diet ginger ale, chilled
Instructions
In a large bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
Following the directions on the drink-mix package, mix 8 cups of cold water with the appropriate amount of sugar-free, ruby-red grapefruit drink mix; add to the dissolved gelatin.
Place 2 trays of ice cubes in a large punch bowl; pour punch over ice. Pour in diet ginger ale. Serve immediately.
Nutritional information
19 calories
0 g total fat
0 mg cholesterol
0 g carbohydrate
2 g protein
0 g fiber
127 mg sodium
Source: SouthBeachDiet.com
Help! The Scale Won’t Budge?
December 26, 2008
Betty asks:
Help! I’ve hit a plateau in my diet. No matter how well I stick to the guidelines of my diet I can’t seem to lose any more weight. For the past two to three weeks the scale simply won’t budge. All I see is the same number. What do I do?
Benefits of a Pear-Shaped Body?
December 22, 2008
“My body is apple-shaped and yours is pear-shaped. How can we be unhealthy if we look like a fresh fruit salad?”
How Do I Control My Eating During Holiday Parties?
December 17, 2008
Holly asks:
With our company holiday party around the corner, and a host of holiday family gatherings coming up, I’m getting a bit concerned. I find it very difficult to control myself during these holiday events and I end up eating way too much. Any strategies on how to cope with these parties so I stay on track with my diet?
How Do I Slow Down My Eating and Enjoy My Meal?
December 17, 2008
Sam asks:
I know it’s important to eat slowly if you want to lose weight on a diet, but in this hectic world it’s very difficult for me to sit down and enjoy a meal. I tend to rush thru meal and then of course I overeat. Does anyone have any tips to share to help me slow down while I eat? Thanks.
Sweet Potato and Zucchini Latkes
December 17, 2008
Our twist, care of South Beach Diet Cookbook, on the Hanukkah favorite of Latkes, yields a delightfully crispy and slightly sweet pancake. Prepare the batter just before cooking to prevent excess liquid and soggy cakes; pour off any excess liquid while cooking, if necessary. These lacy latkes are delicate, so don’t press down too hard on them once they’re in the pan.
Make-ahead tip: The latkes can be made up to 6 hours in advance and kept covered at room temperature. Reheat on a baking sheet (preferably dark-bottomed) at 375°F until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Start to finish: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini (1/2 pound), ends trimmed
1 large sweet potato (3/4 pound), peeled
1/4 cup minced onion
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
Unsweetened applesauce (optional)
Instructions
Slice zucchini lengthwise and remove seeds. Coarsely grate zucchini and potato in a food processor or with a hand grater; transfer to a medium bowl. Add onion, egg, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working with half the mixture at a time, add zucchini-potato mixture by heaping tablespoons to skillet, gently flattening with the back of the spoon as you go. Cook until the edges are golden, 1–2 minutes, then flip and cook until bottom is golden, about 1 minute more (adjust heat if necessary to prevent burning). Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and remaining zucchini-potato mixture. Serve latkes hot with applesauce on the side, if desired.
Nutritional information
100 calories
2 g total fat (0 g sat)
20 g carbohydrate
4 g protein
4 g fiber
220 mg sodium
Source: The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook
Can Cardio Can Fix Our Economy?
December 11, 2008
“Millions of people spend 8 hours a day chasing a dollar. With all that cardio, shouldn’t the economy be healthier?”
Hot Apple Cider
December 11, 2008
Everyone loves a warm cup of cider (known to many as wassail) during the holidays. This recipe, from South Beach, gets a boost of flavor from oranges.
Hot Mulled Apple Cider (Wassail)
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
Sugar-free apple cider drink mix
1 quart (4 cups) water
4 cinnamon sticks
1 whole nutmeg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 oranges
2 teaspoons cloves, whole
Instructions
Following the directions on the package, combine the appropriate amount of sugar-free apple-cider drink mix with 4 cups of water in a large, heavy saucepan.
Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and lemon peel. Keep the oranges whole and leave the peel on. Press 1 teaspoon of cloves into each orange and add them to the pot. Bring to a simmer over high heat; simmer 10 minutes.
Remove from heat; let steep 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift out oranges and discard.
Nutritional information
2 calories
0 g fat
0 mg cholesterol
0 g carbohydrate
0 g protein
0 g fiber
5 mg sodium
Source: SouthBeachDiet.com
Curing My Addiction to Soda?
December 11, 2008
Sally asks:
I’ve been addicted to soda for 20 years. I drink the equivalent of a 2-liter bottle every day. What tips do you have for weaning myself off of high calorie beverages, like soda? I know it’s unhealthy and also not good for my diet, but I have a hard time curing the craving. Any ideas?
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