Lifestyle Choices

They do exist, particularly among women who have been on the weight seesaw for many years through crash dieting. Sensitivities to specific foods such as milk and milk products or grains (the two most common culprits) can make reducing almost an impossibility, for in the allergy- prone woman, the foods to which she is sensitive are invariably those that she craves and also those that, when she eats them, increase her appetite and lure her into giving up her weight loss program. For instance, I knew one woman who was allergic to wheat (although she wasn’t aware of it at the time). She would go on a reducing diet and stick to it conscientiously until the third day, when the diet called for a piece of toast. (more…)

<This soup can also be used as a salad dressing.>

• 32 ounces plain yogurt, preferably homemade
• 1O ounces cold quality water (you can use less or omit for a thicker consistency)
• 2 large diced cucumbers (peel if waxed or not organic)
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
• 1/3 teaspoon sea salt (optional)

Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix together well. Chill. Serve cool or cold.

• 3 bananas
• 1 pint plain yogurt, preferably homemade
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds, cooked rice, or oat bran
• 1. Pure the bananas in a blender.
• 2. Add the yogurt and flaxseeds, rice, or oat bran and min on low speed to blend.

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