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The Atkins’ Diet
Although it originated back in the 1960s, the atkins diet has been one of the most popular weight loss systms over the last few years. Although not accepted by all scientists, it claims to allow fat reduction whilst allowing many foods that are not normally available to dieters, eg beef and some dairy produce.
Unlike other diets, on the atkins diet you eat protein and fat, avoiding carbohydrates almost completely. It is referred to as a low carbohydrate, high protein, weight loss regime.
With this diet, the foods you should avoid are processed and refined sugar, milk, white bread, starchy vegetables, white rice and white flour, amongst them, cereals and pasta made from white flour.
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The Atkins’ Diet Theory
The controversial theory behind the atkins diet is that if we eat fewer carbohydrates, we will utilise the fat we already carry and we will get rid of some fat






Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe
Mexican Pasta Salad Category Mexican Recipes 
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Ingredients And Procedures

4 (3 Oz.) Boneless Skinned

Chicken Breasts 1 ts Ground Cumin

1 ts Vegetable Oil

1/2 c Water

1/4 tb Chili Powder

1/2 ts Chicken Bouillon Granules

1 sm Ripe Avocado Chopped

1 c Fresh Cilantro

3 tb Lime Juice

1/4 c Green Onions

1 lg Jalapeno Pepper Chopped

1 cl Garlic

6 oz Uncooked Fettucine

1/2 c Shredded Zucchini

1/4 c Sliced Black Olives

2 tb Chopped Tomatoes

Fresh Cilantro Leaves (Optional) Sprinkle Chicken With Cumin & Chili Powder. Heat Oil in A Medium Skillet; Add Chicken & Cook Over Medium Heat 3 To 4 Min. On Each Side. Add Water & Bouillon Granules; Reduce Heat & Simmer 15 Min. OR Until Chicken Is Done. Remove Chicken From Broth, Reserving Broth in Skillet. Cover & Chill Chicken. Bring Broth To A Boil & Cook Until Reduced To 1/4 C. Remove From Heat & Cool. Strain Broth Through A Sieve & Pour Into Processor. Add Avocado, Cilantro, Lime Juice, Green Onions, Pepper & Garlic. Process Until Smooth. Cook Fettuccine According To Package Directions. Drain. Rinse Under Cold Water & Drain Again. Combine Fettuccine & Half Of Avocado Mixture; Toss Well. Place in Center Of A Serving Platter. Arrange Zucchini Around Fettuccine-Avocado Mixture. Cut Chilled Chicken Into 1/4 in. Strips & Arrange Over Fettuccine; Sprinkle With Olives. Spoon Remaining Avocado Mixture Into Center Of Chicken; Sprinkle With Chopped Cilantro. Garnish With Fresh Cilantro Leaves If Desired. (Fat 13.1. Chol. 54.)

 
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