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Sears states that if you get into this 'zone', your metabolism is perfectly balanced and, as a result, does not need to convert surplus energy to fat.
The key method of the zone system is to monitor and control the ratio of carbs to proteins, and to make sure your diet has plenty of Omega 3 fish oils.

Chilled Minted Melon Soup Recipe

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Ingredients And Procedures

1/2 cup water

3 tablespoons honey

1 tablespoon coarsely chopped or

1/4 teaspoon dried mint leaves

1/2 medium honeydew melon -- (about 5-pound

-- size), cut into -- 1-inch pieces 2 tablespoons lime juice

1/2 cup low-fat milk

Heat water, honey and mint to boiling; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Pour honey mixture into blender or food processor; add melon and lime juice. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into medium glass or plastic bowl or pitcher; stir in milk. Cover and refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled. Stir before serving. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired. 6 servings

Posted To Fabfood August 1998~Busted With 2.0 <melizajane@aol.com>

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