Fresh Mushrooms

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~*~ FRESH MUSHROOMS ~*~

The bottom line to losing weight on any diet plan is taking in fewer

calories than

you burn. " It's calorie reduction that counts " , says Dr. Barbara

Rolls,

a nutrition

researcher at Pennsylvania State University. But the trick is to

choose

foods that

let you feel full with fewer calories - what I call high volume

foods.

Mushrooms

are a perfect example.

Mushrooms are remarkably low in calories (just twenty per serving)

and

carbohydrates (three grams per serving), they're virtually fat free

and

their meaty

texture makes them very satisfying. These simple recipes serve up

great

taste

and good health - whether you're watching your weight or not.

Mushroom and Chicken Teriyaki, an appetizing stir-fry made with mixed

mushrooms, red bell pepper and green onions, pumps up flavor without

blowing

your diet. Served on leaves of Chinese cabbage or bok choy, this

dish

fits well

within the guidelines of the second phase of either the Atkins or

the

South Beach

diet. Not watching carbs? Serve it over rice instead of Chinese

cabbage.

Everyone in the family will enjoy second helpings of Mushroom Sloppy

Joes, an

inspired recipe that uses chopped white mushrooms in place of the

traditional

ground beef. A portion weighs in at less than half the calories and

one-third the

fat of the classic sides of the rolls is a smart carb and

calorie-lowering trick for

this or any sandwich. Or, serve on one of the new low carb breads or

rolls

now available.

Check out the displays of fresh mushrooms in your local supermarket,

and you're

likely to be impressed with the choices on hand. Fresh mushrooms are

available

either loose or packaged and you can choose whole or pre-sliced,

depending on

what you're making. The wide variety of fresh mushrooms and their

versatility in

the kitchen make it easier to prepare healthful, tasty meals.

Marilyn Neves

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Opinions expressed are solely my opinion and should not be mistaken for

professional medical advice.