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Losing weight

The low-cal diet

Put simply, a low calorie weight loss regime depends on the fact that if you want to reduce weight, the most important step is to injest less calories than your body requires.

What is a calorie?
The calorie is a unit for measuring food's ability to produce heat and energy. A calorie is the the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at atmospheric pressure. If a food has more calories, then it will provide your body with more energy when your body converts it.

Low calorie foods include broccoli, tomatoes, watermelon, burgers and steaks, and white eggs.




Asparagus (Generic) Recipe
Asparagus (Generic) Category Vegetable Recipes 
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Ingredients And Procedures

Asparagus 1 1/2 lb For 4 servings.

Asparagus is low-calorie and spiked with vitamins A &b C. Allow about To Prepare: Break off tough ends as far down as stalks snap easily. For spears, tie with string. Or, cut each stalk into 1 inch pieces. Cooking Spears: In deep, narrow pan or asparagus pot, heat 1" salted water to boiling. Place asparagus upright in pot. Heat to boiling, reduce heat. Boil uncovered for 5 minutes. Cover and boil 2-3 minutes longer. Drain. Cooking pieces: Cook lower stalk pieces uncovered in 1" boiling water for 6 minutes. Add tips, cover, and cook until tender, about 1-2 minutes. Drain. Steaming: Place steamer or basket in 1/2" water (water should not touch basket). Place asparagus in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and steam until tender, about 6 minutes. Microwave: Cover and nuke asparagus spears or 1" pieces and 1/4 c water in 2 qt casserole on high 4 minutes. Turn asparagus over. Cover and nuke until tender crisp, about 3 minutes longer. Let stand 1 minute and drain.

 
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