nutrifitweight: Stop Gradual Weight Gain and Some Tools to Loose Weight and Eat Right.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Stop Gradual Weight Gain and Some Tools to Loose Weight and Eat Right.

Gained a few pounds in 2010? And 2009? And 2008? Well, here's a great way to reverse the trend in 2011. Eat Mediterranean-inspired cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Research shows that, compared with people who favor other types of cuisine, people who eat Mediterranean-themed fare are much less likely to gain weight over time.

Mediterranean Menu
It's a fact of life: We all tend to gain weight as we get older -- at least half a pound a year. Over time, that adds up to increased pants sizes and health risks. But in a study, people whose meals most closely resembled Mediterranean-style dishes were 20–25 percent less likely to gain weight as the years passed. What's so great about eating like a Greek? Well, for one, Mediterranean meals tend to be high in fiber, so you're more likely to feel satiated right up to your next meal. For another, Mediterranean eats help keep your metabolism steady, so you burn calories evenly throughout the day and don't feel the need to reach for a quick sugar fix.

Stay-Slim Secret
So how can you make your meals more Mediterranean? For starters, include a couple of servings of vegetables or fruit at each meal. And choose whole grains over white or refined grains, olive oil over butter, and fish over red meat. That's a good beginning. Here are a few more ideas on making every meal you eat more Mediterranean:

Breakfast: Yogurt, fresh fruit, and whole-grain toast fit the bill.
Lunch: Salads with feta and olives, zesty soups with tomatoes and beans, and sandwich wraps with bell peppers all make for tasty Mediterranean fare.
Dinner: Fresh seafood, tangy marinara, roasted vegetables, nutty couscous -- it's all part of delightful Mediterranean dining.
Snacks: Warm whole-wheat pita with hummus, marinated olives, spiced nuts -- who doesn't love Mediterranean munchies?

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WHAT’S FOR DINNER ?!

Lemon and Herb Chicken

A little bit of rosemary goes a long way in this classic chicken recipe -- the perfect dinner for a Friday night family meal. Serve with brown rice or cous cous and your vegetable of choice.

Prep Time:

0 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

Directions

Season chicken inside and out with salt.

Place 2 lemon quarters inside cavity of chicken.

In an 8-quart pressure cooker, heat oil over medium.

Add chicken, breast side down and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Remove (this is easily done, by using a long handle wooden spoon, placing handle in the chicken cavity and lifting it out.

Place on a plate.

Add onion and garlic to pressure cooker and cook, stirring until onion is soft, about 4 minutes.

Slice remaining lemon quarters crosswise and add to cooker along with broth, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

Return chicken to pan, breast side up.

Place cooker over high heat. Once the pressure is up to high and the valve begins to rattle, reduce heat to medium-low (pressure will still be up, but not as high).

Cook 16 minutes.

Remove from heat. Allow pressure to come down on its own and once it has, remove lid.
Transfer chicken to a platter (or cut in kitchen).

Skim any fat from surface of sauce. Spoon some sauce over chicken and serve remainder on the side.