Weight loss

The low calorie diet

In short, the low calorie diet is based on the fact that if you plan to lose weight, it is essential to injest less calories than you use.

So what is a calorie?
A calorie is a unit of measurement for energy. A 'calorie' is the the energy required to increase the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1 degree centigrade at normal atmospheric pressure. If a meal has more calories, then it will provide your body with more energy when it is converted.

Examples of low calorie foods include bok choy, tomato, watermelon, burgers and steaks, and low-fat cheese.











Sesame Jellyfish Recipe
Sesame Jellyfish Category Jelly Recipes 
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Ingredients And Procedures

1/2 lb Prepared shredded jellyfish

2 ts Light soy sauce

3 tb Sesame oil

2 ts White rice vinegar

2 ts Sugar

3 tb White sesame seeds, toasted

RINSE THE JELLYFISH WELL in cold running water and drain. Put it in a stainless steel bowl and cover with boiling water. Let the jellyfish sit in the water for about 15 minutes or until it is tender. Drain and continue to soak at least 6 times in several changes of cold water. Drain thoroughly and blot dry with paper towels and set aside. Mix soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar and sugar in a small bowl. Toss the jellyfish well in this sauce and let it sit for at least 30 minutes. Just before serving, garnish with the sesame seeds. Serves 4 as part of a Chinese meal or 2 as a single dish. -----

 
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