Start Saying Goodbye To Belly Fat

It's Unsightly, Unhealthy And Hard To Lose, But Prevention Magazine Editor Shares Secrets And Recipes For Shedding It

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Pumpkin Bisque

40 MINUTES 4 SERVINGS (2 CUPS EACH) 210 CALORIES MUFA: PUMPKIN SEEDS

This elegant soup packs almost half a day’s worth of fiber into 1 serving. A finishing drizzle of balsamic vinegar lends the perfect touch.

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
1 potato, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon oregano
4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped roasted unsalted pumpkin seeds
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, potato, garlic, and oregano. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until the onion is softened. Add the broth, pumpkin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the potato is
very tender.

2. Transfer the soup to a food processor fitted with a metal blade or a blender (in batches, if necessary). Process until smooth.

3. Return the soup to the pot. If necessary, add water to thin to desired consistency. Reheat if needed.

4. Ladle into 4 bowls and top each with 2 tablespoons of pumpkin seeds. Drizzle lightly with the balsamic vinegar.

NUTRITION PER SERVING

210 calories, 6 g protein, 36 g carbohydrates, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 451 mg sodium, 10 g fiber


Roasted Potatoes with Blue Cheese-Walnut “Butter”

45 MINUTES 4 SERVINGS 242 CALORIES MUFA: WALNUTS

Baby potatoes come in a variety of colors, including blue, yellow, and red, each one a good source of potassium and vitamin C. All are perfectly suited to becoming a tantalizing side dish when topped with this combination of blue cheese and walnuts.

1 pound thin-skinned baby potatoes, halved
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 scallions, thinly sliced

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Coat a 9" x 9" baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Place the potatoes in the prepared dish and toss with the oil, pepper, and salt. Turn cut side down in the pan. Roast for 30 to 35 minutes or until very tender and lightly golden on the underside.

2. Meanwhile, put the walnuts in a small baking pan or skillet and place in the oven to toast for 6 to 8 minutes. Tip into a bowl and let cool. Add the blue cheese and scallions and crumble with your fingers.

3. When the potatoes are done, turn them over and sprinkle evenly with the walnut mixture. Bake for 5 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

NUTRITION PER SERVING

242 calories, 8 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates, 15 g fat, 4 g saturated fat (limit saturated fat to 10 percent of total calories -- about 17 grams per day for most women -- and sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams), 11 mg cholesterol, 279 mg sodium, 3 g fiber.

[tejasdemo]

For tejasdemo,

We would all be better off if you dieted on arsenic.


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Posted by redhouse93 at 02:06 PM : Nov 03, 2008


Lol. Dont worry, she''s workin on it right now I''m sure. How''s it workin for you ? Keep downin those advils.

[docpeter1953]

What if I just chug a bottle of olive oil?

Posted by snarkysnark at 10:05 PM : Nov 02, 2008
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you''ll be p00ping like a well oiled machine

[docpeter1953]

From the above article, ''"MUFAs" are monounsaturated fats. They live in oils, such as olive oil, nuts and seeds, avocados, olives, and dark chocolate.''
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Does this mean all of those dark chocolate peanut M&Ms I eat are good for me and I can lose my fat belly? ;-)

[bobnjersey]

[If you eat 1600 calories a day it doesn''''t matter too much if they are all in one sitting or spread across the day. Calories are calories. With 1600 most people will indeed lose weight.]
[Posted by helloall34 at 08:48 PM : Nov 01, 2008]

you may lose weight ... but the question is what weight have you lost ... fat or muscle?

it''s best to spread the intake throughout the day ... with each meal being a balanced intake of protein, carb and fat.

for many it''s going to be about the maintenance of blood sugar to maximize the utilization of ingested calories, and to minimize the conversion to fat. spreading the meals out and balancing the mix at each meal helps to regulate the blood sugar thoughout the day.

[capester1]

Don''t get your medical advice from idiotic articles like this one.

[redhouse93]

For tejasdemo

We would all be better off if you dieted on arsenic.

[stevador39]

This is questionable. I have been eating this type of diet for years. The only thing that helped my mid-section fat (the gut) has been exercise. Exercise physiology has the SAID principle which is ''SPECIFIC ADAPTIONS TO IMPOSED DEMANDS.'' That means sit-ups, leg lifts and clean and press moves daily. The result is less gut. Diet helps but it does not reduce the mid-section.

[effjay4]

Here''s a problem. I consume 700 calories a day in alcohol. I''ll stick with the low carb diet for me.

[xocolate-2009]

Whoever said "calories are calories" and "it doesn''t matter if they are consumed in one sitting or throughout the day" sure needs to study up. First of all, there''s a ton of difference in calories, from the empty calories in a hershey bar, to the nutrient rich calories in raw cacao. And all the latest research confirms that eating small amounts throughout the day is better for maintaining healthy weight. And it is so exciting to me that they have found the natural fat in raw cacao, or raw dark chocolate, to be a healthy fat that can actually improve your health. I''ve been eating a healthy raw chocolate for over 2 years now, and I have lost 30 pounds due to the Nutrient Dense Calories in a serving of raw chocolate. :)

[dickbash]

There are roughly 3,500 calories to the pound. If you wish to lose 2 pounds per week (99.999% of doctors will tell you that is a safe and acceptable weight loss program), then you must cut 7,000 calories (2 pounds 2 3,500 calories per pound - 7,000 calories) from your weekly diet. That''s cutting back 1,000 calories a day (7,000 / 7 = 1,000). Most fat folks (and I am one at 260 pounds!) are chowing down about 2,500 calories a day. If they cut back 1,000 calories then they are at 1,500 a day. Absolutely guaranteed to lose weight! It''s all about the math. Cut back to 1,500 (or 1,600 if you like the article) and you''ll lose 2 pounds a week. You c-a-n eat your way slim.

The next question is what are you going to eat to maintain a 1,500 calorie diet. Now that is the truly interesting question!

[helloall34]

What a worthless article.
"Eat four 400 calorie meals per day "

If you eat 1600 calories a day it doesn''t matter too much if they are all in one sitting or spread across the day. Calories are calories. With 1600 most people will indeed lose weight.

[hypnotoad72]

Why can''t people stay relevant to the freakin'' article?