{"id":176,"date":"2008-08-19T08:13:35","date_gmt":"2008-08-19T08:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/08\/the-belly-fat-cure-three-punch.html"},"modified":"2008-08-19T08:13:35","modified_gmt":"2008-08-19T08:13:35","slug":"the-belly-fat-cure-three-punch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2008\/08\/the-belly-fat-cure-three-punch.html","title":{"rendered":"The Belly Fat Cure: Three Punch Knock-Out (Recipes Included)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Belly Fat Leads to More Belly Fat<\/strong><\/big> by Janice Taylor,<\/a> Life & Wellness Coach, Cert. Hypnotist, Author, Columnist and 50-pound big-time-loser. <\/em> Write Janice<\/a> for Free Consult!
\nDespite my (successful) diet attempts<\/strong>, healthy lifestyle, prayers and screams, my mid-section has grown a section of its own! YIKES! This weight loss guru can’t have that happen! What to do? Research belly fat, fight back and knock those mid-section fatties outta’ here!
\nIt’s all in the Why Me “Y!” <\/strong><\/big>
\nResearchers have found that fat cells in the abdomen produce a hormone called neuropeptide Y (NPY), an appetite stimulant previously believed to originate form the brain.
\nBelly Fat Cure<\/strong><\/big>
\nFortunately, scientists have found that certain foods do fight belly fat. Three big claps for the scientists! (Clap! Clap! Clap!)<\/em>
\n#1 punch … Whole Grain Foods<\/strong><\/big>
\nStudies show that those who incorporate whole grains, cereals and other foods into their diets tend to lose more fat from their abdomens than those who eat only refined-grain foods. You know, the ‘white’ stuff.
\nBrown Rice Bites!<\/strong>
\nThis recipe incorporates all three knock-out-fat ingredients! Plus hot and spicy salsa! (Research shows that hot and spicy foods support your weight loss efforts, as well!)
\nIngredients:<\/em>
\n3 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
\n3\/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, lite
\n2 eggs
\n4 egg whites
\n1 16-oz. jar HOT Salsa, thick and chunky style
\n1\/2 cup 2% plain yogurt (Greek is best!)
\nsalt and pepper to taste
\n3\/4 cup crushed corn chips, organic
\nInstructions:<\/em>
\nPreheat oven to 350 degrees.
\nIn a large mixing bowl, combine rice and cheese; set aside.
\nIn medium bowl, beat eggs until well blended.
\nStir in salsa, yogurt, salt and pepper.
\nAdd salsa mixture to rice and cheese; mix well.
\nSpray mini-muffin pans with cooking spray.
\nSpoon in rice mixture, to just below the rim.
\nSprinkle crushed chips on top; gently press into mixture.
\nBake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. YUM!
\n#2 punch … Low-Fat Milk and Yogurt <\/strong>
\nResearch shows that the more calcium in the fat cells, the more the fat cells burn fat. So, load up on calcium rich foods!
\nLike Hummus:<\/strong>
\nMy neighbor says, “Hummus is like crack to me. I love it!” I concur! Here’s a ‘low-cal’ totally healthy version that features yogurt. Again, I so prefer the Greek kind.
\nIngredients:<\/em>
\n1 15 oz can of chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained (save liquid)
\n4 cloves garlic, crushed
\njuice from one freshly squeezed lemon
\n2 tablespoons low-fat peanut butter
\n3\/4 cup 2% plain yogurt (Greek)
\n1 teaspoon cumin
\na pinch of salt (to taste)
\nInstructions:<\/em>
\nIn blender combine all ingredients, blend until smooth and creamy. If it is too thick, add a bit of the liquid from the chick peas.
\n#3 punch … Lean Protein<\/strong>
\nLean proteins, eggs and beans, help to keep you feeling full longer, increase your energy, which in turn helps you to burn belly fat.
\nJane’s Ginger-Lemon Chicken<\/strong>
\nMy friend, Jane, shared this recipe with me. It’s delicious, healthy, easy to whip up, and it’s an easy clean-up!
\nIngredients:<\/em>
\n12 oz. chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
\n1\/3 c. coarsely cut fresh cilantro
\n1\/2-inch piece fresh ginger
\ngrated peel of 1\/2 lemon
\n2 cloves minced garlic
\njuice from 1\/2 lemon
\n2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
\n1 tsp. olive oil
\nInstructions:<\/em>
\nCombine ingredients in a food processor and then baste on the chicken as it broils.
\nAbout six minutes per side.
\nEnjoy!
\nSpread the word, NOT the icing!
\nJanice<\/em>
\nFollow Janice on Twitter<\/a><\/strong>! Food facts. tips and motivation throughout the day!
\nWorkshops<\/strong><\/a>! Come, play with me!
\nFree Our Lady of Weight Loss E-Cards<\/strong><\/a><\/strong>! Spread the FUN word!
\nFor more motivation and inspiration, join the Kick in the Tush Club: Beliefnet Chapter.<\/strong> <\/strong> <\/a>
\nPick up a copy of Janice’s latest: All Is Forgiven, Move ON ~ Our Lady of Weight Loss’s 101 Fat-Burning Steps on Your Journey to Sveltesville<\/strong><\/a>!
\n” . . . . kooky genius<\/strong><\/big> ~ see if her idiosyncratic diet plan will work for you.” ~ O, The Oprah Magazine<\/em>
\n\"ART<\/span> <\/a> about Janice<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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