We are told over and over again not to take large portions of food.  Controled portions of food help you to maintain and lose weight.  Mega portions mean more calories and a weight gain.  This is not exactly true.  Very strict diets can make you feel deprived and always hungry. What you choose to eat has  a  lot to do with it.  Soups such as Progresso Light  provide a full serving of vegetables and can help you control calories without that empty bowl feeling.  A good salad with carefully chosen salad dressing can also give you that feeling.

Satiety (which means being full and totally satisfied and not able to take on more) is essential in helping you control calories and stick to a healthy pattern of eating habits.  Pick and choose foods that are healthy and give you that satisfied feeling.

Thing to remember:  It takes your brain 20 minutes to start signaling a feeling of fullness.  Try to eat slowly, chew your food well, eat less, and enjoy what you eat.

You have heard the statement, "practice what you preach"?  I am going to try to turn over a new leaf and try to be more aware of all of this.

Later,

Gogi

Summer is coming and we are all looking for something we don’t have to turn on the heat  to prepare.  This salad takes a small amount of preparation time , but not much. 

1/4 cup shredded carrots

1 red apple diced

1/4 cup nuts chopped

1/3 cup raisins

1/4 cup sour cream

1 T lemon juice

1/2 cup cottage cheese

lettuce leaves

Combine all ingredients, except the last two; chill; place on lettuce and top witih cottage cheese.

You can make this into a larger recipe because this only serves one.

Enjoy

Gogi

 Dressing

2 quarts of mayonnaise

l bottle 8 0unce French dressing

1/4 cup vinegar

1/4 cup sugar

1 cup light cream

1 1/2 tsp. onion salt

1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

This is a recipe for a large family gathering, reception, or a  church picnic. 

Enjoy,

Gogi