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PASTAS: (Small Portions)!

Use all Pastas sparingly (2/3-1 cup) as they have a lot of calories! When you combine them with only 1/2 cup sauce, the calorie count can start to sky rocket! Try to make them only a small part of your overall meal, perhaps with a vegetable and a salad. I like to combine some Penne into my Chicken Caccitori. When I make that Recipe, it gives me enough for 6 meals!

OILS, SALAD DRESSINGS & SEASONINGS: (Wisdom Required)!

The only oils to use are Olive Oil or Canola Oil. I use PurOliva or President's Choice Canola Oil Blend which are both blends of Canola Oil & Extra Virgin Olive Oil. (2 tablespoons 83 cal., 0 pro., 0 car., 9.2 fat)
The only margarines I use are Olivina Margarine (2 tsp. 72 cal., 0 pro., 0 car., 8 fat) or I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! (2 tsp. 73 cal., 0 pro., .1 car., 8 fat). Even then I use them very sparingly, only on the occasional low fat muffin or piece of toast.
President's Choice Fat Free Raspberry Dressing is unreal on salads! (1 tbsp. 11 cal., .1 pro., 2.7 car., 1.3 fat)
Renee's Naturally Light Ravin' Raspberry Dressing is also quite delicious. (1 tbsp. 22 cal., 0 pro., 2.4 car., 1.4 fat)
Kraft Ultra Low Fat Thousand Island Dressing is my 2nd favorite. (1 tbsp. 18 cal., 0 pro., 4.3 car., .1 fat)
Kraft Ultra Low Fat Honey Dijon Dressing is another favorite. (1 tbsp. 21 cal., .4 pro., 4.3 car., .2 fat)
Maple Grove Farms Fat Free Poppyseed Vinaigrette is also quite tantalizing!
Memories of Canton Hot Plum Sauce is simply marvelous for Chicken, Fish & Seafood, a nice change for fillets, and excellent with chicken/shrimp combo-style shishkabob! (2 tbsp. 57 cal., .1 pro., 14 car., .1 fat)
Memories of Singapore Sweet & Sour Passion Fruit Sauce is simply "thee thing" for Chicken & Vegetables and any Stir-Fry experiences! (2 tbsp. 92 cal., .8 pro., 21 car., .8 fat)
Mr. Spice Low Fat & Low Sodium Garlic Steak Sauce is wonderful on chicken and pork loin as well as the "occasional" steak. (1 tbsp. 18 cal., 0 pro., 1 car., .1 fat)
Mrs. Dash (the original) is superb on salads, in sauces, or on pasta. (1/2 tsp. 5 cal., .1 pro., 1 car., .1 fat)
Club House California Style Garlic Pepper Seasoning is great on chicken or in casseroles (like Roasted Vegetables).
Club House Lemon & Pepper Seasoning is great on Cod, Salmon & Tuna Fillets.
Club House Lemon & Dill is also good on Cod, Salmon & Tuna Fillets.
Nothing beats the addition of Fresh Garlic, Dill, Oregano, Parsley, Mint and other Fresh Herbs to liven up your salads, casseroles, pastas, and meat dishes! (Start enjoying every meal experience)!

WATER: (Our Vital Life Force)!

Water is very important for optimum health and stabilizing weight. You should drink between 1.5 to 2 liters through out the day. It really helps in NOT overeating if you drink a large glass a few minutes before you eat or 1/2 hour after eating. (Often when you feel hungry, you're actually thirsty. Drink a glass, wait 15 minutes, and then if you're still hungry, eat).

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS: (Your Choice)!

These are covered in their own link at the top of this page :-)