Finding Old Weight Watchers ProgramsA number of posters are asking for information on the old Weight Watchers Exchange Program from the 80s. eBay has listings for the Weight Watchers Quick Start PLUS Program Cookbook. Same as mine from 1986, it lists all the information from the Exchange Program.
Dieter's Chocolate MousseThis is very simple. No cooking and you can make it the strength or quantity you desire. Just take natural Greek style yoghurt, or any other non flavored yoghurt. Add cooking style cocoa powder. This has no added sugars at all.
Add a Hershey's Kiss to CoffeeTrying to lose weight during the holidays? When you get that chocolate urge, put a Hershey's Kiss in the bottom of your coffee cup! Pour coffee over the Kiss and you will have great tasting coffee with very little calories!
Gluten Free Ice Cream TreatWhen I had to go gluten free, one of the things I missed most was ice cream in a cone. I found out that ice cream on a bed of Rice Chex tastes just like eating ice cream in a cone.
Following The GAPS DietI have been in the kitchen cooking, cooking, cooking... bone broth, to be exact. Lots of it and even more. As a matter of fact, I am in the market for a large freezer storage for all the stock.
Gluten Free Baking Recipes (Link)I wanted to share this link for all those interested in looking at cooking without wheat. I found it on the TACA website as one they recommend.
Chex Cereal and Almond Milk (GFCFSF Diet)I found a wonderful meal choice for my daughter who is on the GFCFSF Diet. It is a diet that doesn't upset her many food sensitivities, as many foods do for children who are on the Autism Spectrum.
Choose a Diet Right for YouNone of the diets available advertised on TV looked appetizing or affordable. Then, I found a web page that talked about lots of different diets.
Following The ADA Meal PlansI have lost 71 pounds on a diabetic "plan". What I do is follow the American Diabetes Association's meal plans. I eat yogurt and 1/2 bagel or 2 pieces light toast in the AM.
Extending Your Plain or Greek YogurtWhen I get near the bottom of my container of plain regular or Greek yogurt, I add milk, stir, place covered in hot water, and let the milk develop for a few hours into a new container of yogurt. Chill.
Soothing a Sweet ToothBecause I am a diabetic, I don't keep sweets in my kitchen as I have very little will power. But one evening I craved something sweet so much, that I scoured the fridge and spotted some maraschino cherries.
Measuring Out Morning CerealFor my weight control, I have found a way for me to help share with you. I buy two or three boxes of cereal at a time. Sometimes I get up too late to cook breakfast.
Milk with Coffee Creamer as Substitute for Hot CocoaIf you are one of the thousands like me that suffer from migraines, this might interest you. Chocolate is one thing that I have had to give up, bah humbug! With our cold winters, nothing was better than a hot mug of hot chocolate to warm me up.
Reducing Sugar in a Baking RecipeNearly all cookie and brownie recipes can have their sugar reduced by 1 Tbsp. per cup of sugar without affecting the outcome.
Low Fat Does Not Mean No Fat When DietingWhen I am eating low fat in order to lose a few pounds of weight, I always eat a serving of something really fatty for each five pounds I lose.
Brush Teeth After Meals To Avoid SnackingIf you have a difficult time not snacking in the evenings before bedtime, try this tip. After you finish eating dinner, immediately brush your teeth and floss or waterpik, whatever your routine, then rinse with mouthwash.
Tips to Lower Your CholesterolLast year at my yearly checkup my doctor said my cholesterol was was up and I was on the verge of needing medication. I was surprised since I usually eat a balanced and healthy diet.
Sweet Tomato SoupWhenever I wanted something sweet for lunch, I would get a packet of instant tomato soup, heat up some hot water, then add 2 Tbsp. of cremora and a packet of sweetener. It really quenched my sweet tooth, not to mention a healthy lunch.
Cut Your Alfredo Sauce With BrothHere's a tip that can help you reduce your sugar and fat intake and save you a little money. If you buy a jar of Alfredo sauce, try cutting it with an equal amount of chicken broth.
Healthy Unsweetened Cocoa PowderI am trying to cut down on artificial sweeteners and like chocolate every day. I found that pure unsweetened cocoa is only 12 calories per tablespoon, and is one of the healthiest foods in the world.
Beans for Weight ControlThis is more a weight control and health tip than a cooking tip. Although, I am almost 50, my weight is under control without obsession about food and exercising myself to death. I do walk but not to the extreme.
Retire the Sugar Bowl to Cut Sugar UsageTo reduce sugar consumption in your family, simply do not leave a sugar bowl on the table or counter. Keep the sugar in it's canister.
Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free ProductsI suffer from Celiac disease, an allergy to wheat, rye, and barley. This means store bought cookies, cakes, breads, etc. are out. I have found that at Ocean State Job Lot, they sell a number of gluten-free products including an
Healthy Snacks to Avoid Dieting MistakesWhen you are dieting, you find yourself starving and eating everything till your hunger diminishes. Take the time now to make a list of allowed foods on a 100 calorie or less snack list.
Use a Divided Toddler Plate for DietingIf you started your New Year out with a resolution to slim down, then I have a great tip for you: buy a toddler sized three plate divider with a plastic lid. I purchased mine at Target for less than 2 dollars.
Great Low-Cal Frozen TreatIf you're watching your weight but have a craving for chocolate, try freezing several of the Yoplait brand yogurt "Whips". This type of whipped yogurt has lots of air whipped into it so when you freeze it, it comes out fluffy and tasting just like ice cream.
Add Bran to Make Diet Ice CreamTry this. As I am dieting, I deserve a treat too, so I add bran to my chocolate ice cream. It is like eating a crushed cone in your ice cream. You'll eat less of the cool stuff.
Lower Fat Grilled Cheese SandwichesTo make a lower calorie count of a grilled cheese sandwich, spray the outside of the bread with butter flavors or plain Pam spray instead of using butter or margarine. The sandwich will toast beautifully and you have saved all the fat! Delicious!
Fat Free PopcornGet away from the microwave for popcorn. Cook the popcorn from the popcorn in a jar, using a Teflon pot and a cover. This way, you have nothing fattening in your popcorn.
Low Fat Ice Cream Sandwich SubstituteFor a low fat easy snack, I take 2 full graham crackers, put Cool Whip about 1/2 inch thick on one of the crackers and put the other cracker on top. Push together a little bit, wrap in Saran Wrap and freeze.
Small Cookies For DietersSmall Cookies For Dieters. Do you like the smell and taste of fresh baked cookies all the time but can't bake as often as you would like? Does your diet dictate to you that cookies shouldn't be the largest part of your daily food pyramid?
"Cut" Your Serving Sizes"Cut" Your Serving Sizes. Take a pair of scissors and CUT your food helpings into small pieces. The food will stretch further PLUS the more you chew the faster your brain tells you are full and you will not over eat.
Low Fat Snack - Fruit and YogurtAn easy low fat snack is to cut up your favorite fruit(s) to be dipped into your favorite flavored fruit yogurt.
Inexpensive Low Calorie Snack or LunchInexpensive Low Calorie Snack or Lunch. I am normally not much of a juice person - but I really like tomato juice when I am dieting. . .
Saving Money on Diet SnacksInstead of buying the expensive pre-packaged diet snacks, I buy a large bag of good diet snacks and I measure the serving myself ahead of time and I put them in ziplock baggies.
Cheeses with Less FatIf you're not choosy about what cheeses you have on your sandwich, salad, etc. White cheeses have less fat in them than yellow cheeses. I was told this by a nurse.
Pretzel Sticks Instead of TwistsA tip for parents and dieters. Instead of buying the pretzel twists, buy the pretzel sticks. One serving of twists = 15. One serving of sticks = 45. Same calorie amount.
Changing to Diet CokeI needed to start losing weight. Since I drink Cokes all day as my coffee, I thought I would start drinking Diet Cokes instead but hated the taste of Diet. I use a screw top plastic bottle and pour canned cokes into it.
Think of Cheese as a CondimentLearn to think of cheese as a condiment, not a main ingredient. Not only is it healthier but certainly more cost effective if you do. If a recipe only calls for 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese as a topper for the casserole, don't automatically grab an extra handful...
Instant Breakfast Instead of Slim FastCarnation Instant Breakfast has the same ingredients as diet drinks, such as Slim Fast but is much much cheaper. You really get more for your money using instant breakfast instead of diet drinks. This way you can control the type of milk you use to skim, 1%, 2%, or whole.
By Diana Rose
Replacing Sugar with Artificial SweetenersIn substituting artificial sweetener for sugar in recipes, you may have a problem trying to eliminate ALL sugar. Sugar contributes more than just taste. It affects things like browning in baked goods, and textures, etc. You will have better luck replacing only up to about half the sugar.
Converting to Diabetic Recipe With Sugar TwinIf you want to convert recipes for use by Diabetics, or just want to cut sugar, make sure to use a sugar substitute that can withstand heat. Sugar Twin is a great choice in that it retains its sweetness when it is cooked or baked, and you can get it in a form that measures, cup for cup, like sugar.
By Judi in Orlando
Removing Fat from Soups and GraviesTo eliminate fat from soups, stews, gravies, etc. drop an ice cube into the pot. Stir and fat will cling to the cubes. Discard cubes before they melt.
By Robin
Wash Away The SaltYou can reduce the amount of salt in some prepared foods merely by washing them. A team of researchers from Durham University found that rinsing food under tap water for 1 minute can cut its salt level by as much as 80%. T
Love Those Carbs?Studies have shown that a plant compound from white kidney beans, such as Phase 2, can actually block up to 75% of starches passing through the digestive tract without being absorbed by your body.
Tips for Flavoring a Low Salt DietHere are some good tips if you have to start and/or are on a low salt diet:
Keep Track of Your Saving ProgressI like to keep track of all the money I was tempted to spend but didn't. I do the same when I am counting calories. I count what I almost ate but didn't.
Substitute Water for ButterWhen preparing a recipe that calls for margarine or butter, try this. Instead of using one of those products, she used an equal amount of water rather than just omitting the butter altogether.
Menu Tips for People with High CholesterolHaving been recently diagnosed with high cholesterol I have decided to change some of my eating habits, along with exercise and having to take Lipitor. I have divided the 7 days of the week as follows for my main meal:
Healthy Milk ShakeInstead of using ice cream in your milk shake, take a couple of bananas, chop them up and put them in your freezer. Once they are cold substitute them for ice cream in milk shake recipes. They can be pretty tasty.
Healthy GravyGravy can still be good for you, even breakfast to enjoy now and then without being so fattening. Just use broth instead of milk. Cut out the fat by mixing the flour with cold broth or some water and stir into broth when hot. It is really good gravy.
Butter With Less Saturated FatThis tip is one that I have been using for health reasons, but is also a thrifty tip. Especially since the price of a pound of butter has about doubled recently.
