Slimmercook

I’ve just come across some interesting research, comparing over 800 overweight or obese volunteers on one of four different diets (low-fat, high-fat, high-protein, average-protein) for two years (much larger and longer study than most).
http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE51O7S020090225?pageNumber=1&virtualBrandChannel=0
What was particularly interesting was the finding that, regardless of plan,
The average weight loss was 9 pounds (4kg)
Not very much, [...]

Despite three meals out during the past week and some alcohol (not allowed on the plan until the 3rd week) I managed to lose 0.7kg last week. I can’t believe it myself! In fact yesterday we were out all day here http://www.orosziria.gr/index.html with a large group, so all my meals were out of [...]

Last night was Tsiknopempti in Greece–rough translation ‘Thursday which smells of smoking meat fat’ because it’s a day when people traditionally eat meat (yes, there was a time when it was eaten only on special occasions) in anticipation of the deprivation of Lent. So we went out to eat grilled meat. Husband ordered [...]

This is on p232 of the book. Very good, quick and easy, definitely one to do again. Even Son ate some.
Remove skin from chicken drumsticks and feed it to the stray cats. Mix crushed garlic, tandoori powder, ground ginger (or grated fresh), ground coriander, salt and pepper with low-fat yoghurt directly in [...]

This is on p138 of the Slim and Win book. Son took one look and refused to even try it, but Husband said it was very good.
Seal lean diced beef on all sides in a hot pan (no oil), then add chopped onion, garlic and cook until softened. Add mixed herbs, quartered mushrooms [...]

I love beans and this soup is filling, delicious and so easy to make, especially if you use tinned beans. The recipe is on p55 of the Slim to Win book. Dry-fry lean bacon (optional), shallots, garlic and celery stalks, all finely chopped. Add vegetable stock, three different types of tinned beans [...]

Every Monday I’m going to report my weight loss for the preceding week, and discuss one aspect of the diet. Today, Breakfast. I’m sure you’ve heard nutritionists stress that this is the most important meal of the day, it revs up the metabolism and feeds the brain (children who go to school without [...]

Yesterday was a dieting disaster. I’m not superstitious, but it was Friday 13th and I’ll claim that as my alibi. I started out fine with porridge breakfast and mandarin mid-morning snack. However, since I knew that I would be going out that evening (Son’s primary school’s Mardi-Gras party) I thought I would [...]

Since ‘quick and easy’ was commented on favourably re the 2nd Recipe (in my previous post–sorry I’m still learning how to do links) I thought I’d do another one. This is on p86 of the Slim to Win book.
Heat wok or large deep frying pan. I use stainless, not non-stick, so I only [...]

Baked Monkfish Chermoula page 109 of Slim to Win by Rosemary Conley.
I made this yesterday and even Husband (who usually grumbles about “diet food”) thought it was very nice. I couldn’t find monkfish in the farmer’s market and it would have blown my budget anyhow but I think this recipe would work with any [...]