Women have a lot of choices when it comes to diets although it takes a very careful approach in order to find that perfect diet. It would probably be akin to finding a needle in a haystack as to what particular diet will work for a certain woman but it will be very rewarding once that proverbial needle is found. There are a lot of diets to choose from and these are just some of the ones available out there:Low-carb DietThis diet speaks for itself. You basically eat meals that have a low-carbohyd…
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How to Control Your Hunger
February 8th, 2007 
Ardent Editor Everyone goes hungry. Some people experience it more often than others and studies have shown that there just might be a scientific explanation that particular phenomenon. Because hunger is one of the body’s indicators that something needs to be done, it tells the body there it needs to have enough calories that it needs for efficiently performing for the rest of the day. There is one drawback to this stimuli: it will work contrary to your decision of losing weight. The most logical conclusion t…
Salade Nicoise
January 25th, 2007 Ardent Editor Recipe ingredients12 Romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried2 cans (6-1/2 oz.) chunk light tuna in water, drained, or 1 lb. fresh tuna, grilled and flaked3/4 lb. new potatoes, cooked and halved1 bag (9-10 oz.) frozen string beans, cooked until crisp-tender1 Tbsp. capers, rinsed and dried2 hard-boiled egg whites, quartered1 medium ripe tomato, cut in 8 wedges8 anchovy filets, rinsed and dried (optional)1/4 cup Niçoise olives4 very thin slices small red onion1/4 cup red wine vinegar1 garlic clove…
Basil Chicken
January 25th, 2007 Ardent Editor Serves: 4 Recipe ingredients2 Tbsp. minced garlic1 Tbsp. salad oil4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves3 Tbsp. lemon juice3 Tbsp. water1 Tbsp. soy sauce1 Tbsp. sugar1/2 tsp. pepperRecipe directionsPound chicken to 1/2″ thickness. Combine garlic and oil in a skillet. Stir often over medium-high heat until garlic is golden, 3 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to a small bowl. Add chicken to pan. Cook, turning to lightly brown on both si…
Barbecue Salmon
January 25th, 2007 Ardent Editor Recipe ingredients1/4 cup pineapple juice2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets2 tablespoons brown sugar1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder2 teaspoons grated lemon rind1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamonCooking sprayRecipe directionsCombine first 3 ingredients in a zip-top plastic bag; seal and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning occasionally. Preheat oven to 400*F. Remove fish from bag; discard marinade. Combine sugar and next 5 ingredients (sugar through cinnamon) in…
Linguini with Shrimp
January 25th, 2007 Ardent Editor Serves: 4 Recipe ingredients6 ounces of cooked linguini8 ounces sliced white or mixed mushrooms2-3 ounces of chopped spinach, (frozen & thawed)1 tbsp dehydrated shallots1/2 cup white wine1/4 cup half & half (milk & cream)1/4 tsp salt8 ounces cooked shrimp1/8 tsp black pepperRecipe directionsCook the pasta in boiling water until tender, approximately 6-8 min.Sauté the sliced mushrooms in olive oil until lightly brown, approximately 3 min.After the mushrooms are sautéed, add the thawed spinach, de…
Cajun Shrimp
January 25th, 2007 Ardent Editor Serves: 12 Recipe ingredients1/2 of a lemon 1/3 cup water 1 small onion, chopped2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. cooking oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 lbs. fresh or frozen peeled medium shrimp (about 2 pounds in the shell) 1/2 cup chopped green or red sweet pepper Lettuce leavesRecipe directionsCarefully remove peel from the lemon half, being careful not to include the white portion. Cut the lemon peel into very thin strips. Combine lemon peel, water, onion, …
Penne with Sun Dried Tomatoes
January 25th, 2007 Ardent Editor Recipe ingredients1 cup sun dried tomatoes3 cups sliced mushrooms4 cups penne pasta (about 12 oz)4 slices raw bacon; cut crosswise into 1/2 inch sections3 cloves garlic; minced1 red onion. sliced into rings2 cups chopped fresh spinach1 T. crushed red pepper flakesFreshly ground pepper to taste2 T. parmesan cheese2 T. chopped fresh parsleyRecipe directionsPour 1 cup boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes and let soak for 5 minutes. Drain and chop. Set aside. Place mushrooms in a medium bowl with 1…
Grilled Bourbon Chicken
January 25th, 2007 Ardent Editor Recipe ingredients4oz low sodium soy sauce4oz bourbon4 cloves garlic, minced2 fingers fresh ginger, grated2oz olive oil1/4c brown sugar6 boneless, skinless chicken breastsRecipe directionsCombine all ingredients in a shallow glass pan OR a large ziploc bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for several hours, or overnight.Cook chicken on grill according to manufacturer’s directions.caloriestotal fatsat fatproteinfibersodiumcarbs2951122807098
Apple Chicken
January 25th, 2007 Ardent Editor Serves: 6 Recipe ingredients1 can (6 ounce) frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup ketchup2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1/8 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)Recipe directionsThe night before:In a small saucepan, combine the apple juice concentrate, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, thyme and hot-pepper sauce. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove fr…