The Low-Fat
No Sugar Plan
This is exactly as it implies,
all low fat and no extra sugar.
You can choose among fruits, vegetables and
lean meats.
You can lose 4 pounds a week.
Drink 8 glasses of water a day and exercise,
try walking or running.
When you feel a need for candy, try sugar
free candy, but not more
than 4 pieces a day.
Try adding spices like tarragon,
crushed red pepper,or others to your food.
Snack in moderation, with fresh fruit, raw
veggies or popcorn.
Try these menus which average
1,300 calories per day
and less than 30% fat
daily.
Make sure you drink 8 glasses of water per day
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1 cup bran flakes 1 cup fat-free milk 2 Tbs. raisins 1 cup calcium-fortified orange juice Snack 1 nectarine Lunch 1 small (2 oz ) turkey burger on bun with lettuce leaf, tomato slice, 3 pickle slices, 1 Tbs. ketchup Broccoli Slaw: combine 1 cup shredded broccoli, 1 Tbs. fat-free mayo, vinegar, salt and pepper to taste Snack 3/4 cup container fat-free, sugar free strawberry yogurt Dinner 1 serving Swiss Cheese Pasta 2 cups mixed dark greens with 1 Tbs. fat-free dressing 1 serving Cherry Baked Apple |
Swiss Cheese
Pasta 8 oz. penne pasta 2 cups broccoli florets (12 ounce head,trimmed) 3/4 cup fat-free milk 2 tsp. cornstarch 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/8 tsp.ground nutmeg 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat swiss Cheese, divided 2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream 2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley Prepare pasta according to package
directions, adding broccoli during the last 2 minutes of cooking time.
Drain and reserve. Preheat oven to 400 F. Coat 2-qt. casserole dish with
non stick cooking spray. In small bowl, stir together 2 Tbs.milk,
cornstarch, salt, pepper and nutmeg; reserve. Coat non stick skillet with
cooking spray. Place over low heat, cook garlic until soft, 1 minute. Add
remaining milk to skillet. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil. Stir in
reserved milk mixture; cook, stirring, until thickened, 30 seconds. Stir
in 1/2 cup Swiss Cheese and 1 Tbs. Parmesan cheese until melted. Remove
from heat. Stir in sour cream and parsley. In prepared casserole dish toss
pasta, broccoli and sauce until combined. Sprinkle with remaining Swiss
and Parmesan . Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 15
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Cherry Baked
Apple 1/2 cup raisins or dried cherries 2 Tbs. chopped walnuts 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided 4 medium apples, such as Granny Smith (2 lbs,cored) 3/4 cup diet cherry soda 2 tsp. lite margarine Preheat oven to 375 F. In small bowl combine
raisins or cherries, walnuts, and 1'4 tsp. cinnamon. Place apples in
baking dish. Fill center with cherry-walnut mixture. Pour cherry soda over
apples. Dot each apple with 1 tsp. margarine. Sprinkle with remaining
cinnamon. Bake until apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Serve with sauce
from baking dish. |
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1/2 whole-grain bagel 1/2 cup nonfat cottage cheese 1 cup fat-free milk 1 cup cantaloupe cubes Snack 1 serving sugar-free gelatin with 1 Tbs. fat-free whipped topping Lunch Tuna melt : mix 2 oz. tuna, 1 Tbs. chopped onion, 1 Tbs. chopped celery and 2 Tbs. fat-free mayo; spread on 2 slices lite whole-wheat bread. Sprinkle with 2 oz. fat-free mozzarella cheese, broil until cheese is melted. Snack 2 cups air-popped popcorn Dinner 1 serving Chicken Marsala 1'2 cup brown rice 3 oz. steamed asparagus 2 Mini Eclairs
Preheat oven to 350 F. In small bowl,
combine egg substitute and milk. In another small bowl, combine flour, 1/2
tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Dip chicken cutlets into egg mixture; set
aside. In large skillet, heat margarine and oil over medium heat. Add
chicken in batches, cooking until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove; set aside. To same skillet, add onion, cook until softened, 5
minutes. Add peppers, mushrooms, garlic and thyme; cook until crisp
tender, 5-8 minutes. Place vegetable mixture in a 8"x11" baking dish. Top
with chicken. To skillet, add wine, bouillon, lemon juice and remaining
salt and pepper. Increase heat to high; boil until reduced by half,about
10 minutes. Pour over chicken and vegetables. Bake until hot, 20
minutes.
Using spoon, hollow out centers of
ladyfingers, leaving 1/4 " bottoms and sides, reserving crumbs. Prepare
vanilla pudding according to directions using 1 cup milk. Fold in whipped
topping. Place in pastry bag fitted with large star tip. Place 1
ladyfinger, hollowed-side up, on serving platter. Pipe with about 2 Tbs.
vanilla pudding. repeat for 11 more ladyfingers. Prepare chocolate pudding
mix according to package directions using 1 1/4 cups milk. Spread
non-hollowed sides of remaining with about 2 Tbs. chocolate pudding.
Place over cream-filled ladyfingers.Using fine writing tip, pipe
decorative "S" shape with remaining vanilla pudding on top of
chocolate-frosted ladyfingers. |
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3/4 cup peach slices with 1/2 cup non-fat yogurt 2 Tbs. fat-free whipped topping 1 Tbs. sliced almonds and 1/4 tsp. almond extract mixed together Snack 1 orange Lunch 1 cup fat-free vegetarian chili (canned) topped with 1 oz. baked tortilla chips 1 oz fat free cheddar Snack 1 cup fat-free milk 1 mini Eclair Dinner 3 oz. broiled turkey cutlet 1 cup steamed broccoli with 1 tsp. lite margarine 1 small baked potato with salt, pepper, and 2 Tbs. nonfat sour cream 2 Chocolate Truffles
In small bowl combine graham cracker crumbs,
evaporated milk, oats, 2 Tbs. cocoa powder and sweetner. Place hot
chocolate mix and remaining cocoa powder into small bowl. With damp hands,
roll graham crumb mixture into 1 " balls; toss balls in hot chocolate
mixture to coat. |
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1 cup fat-free milk 1/2 grapefruit 1/2 cup nonfat egg substitute with i oz. fat-free cheddar 1 slice whole-wheat bread with 2 tsp. fat-free margarine spread Snack 1 cup frozen grapes Lunch Grilled cheese sandwich made with 2 slices fat-free sharp cheddar cheese, 2 slices rye bread, 1 slice tomato and 2 tsp. mustard Snack 1 pear Dinner 1 serving Tasty meatloaf 1 cup steamed green beans 2 chocolate truffles
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