3 Secrets to Slimming Down
Sure, we know that eating less and exercising more is one simple, tried-and-true weight loss strategy. But here are three weight loss secrets you may not have heard of.Secret number one: Turn down your thermostat a smidge. Sounds odd, right? Yet studies indicate that cozy indoor temps may inhibit calorie-burning because your body will burn extra calories to keep warm. But not if it's feeling toasty. Research suggests that keeping temps below 68 degrees Fahrenheit may help fire up your metabolism.
Secret number two: Go to bed early. A lack of sleep throws appetite hormones into gimme-more mode. Poor sleep also affects blood sugar and insulin levels in a way that can increase the risk of excessive weight gain. Your goal: 7 to 8 hours of nightly shut-eye, day in and day out.
Secret number three: Cut down your dinners out to once a month. In the study, eating just one restaurant meal per week upped the risk of obesity by 50 percent. Preparing meals at home allows you to control fat, sugar, and salt content -- and let's you know exactly what you're eating.
WHAT’S FOR DINNER?!
20-Minute Herbed Chicken
It's quick, it's easy and your family will love it...all it takes is 25 minutes and a few on-hand ingredients until dinner is served.
Prep Time:
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Total Time:
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SERVES 4
INGREDIENTS
Directions
Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until well browned on both sides.Stir the soup and milk in the skillet and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve the chicken and sauce with the Broth Simmered Rice.
Broth Simmered Rice: Heat 1 can (10 1/2 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Chicken Broth and 1 cup water in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Stir in 2 cups uncooked Minute® White Rice. Cover the saucepan and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
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