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The Atkins’ Diet
First invented by doctor atkins in the 1960s, the atkins diet is still widely used today. Having many well known film stars amongst its supporters, it supposedly allows fat reduction whilst allowing foods that are normally considered bad for diets, like lamb and hard cheeses.
With this diet it is considered good to eat fat and protein, avoiding carbohydrates almost completely. It is often referred to as a low carbohydrate, high protein, weight loss program.
With this diet, the foods you should avoid are processed and refined sugar, milk, white bread, starchy vegetables, white rice and white flour, including, but not limited to, cereals and pasta made from white flour.
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The Atkins’ Diet Theory
The 'science' behind the popular atkins diet is that although our bodies use both fats and carbs to transform into energy, it is the carbohydrates that are burned initially. If we consume fewer carbs, our bodies will utilise the fat we already carry and we will diet successfully. Although inviting, this theory is divisive, not all medical experts are in agreement and a good number of hold that it is often hazardous.

Five-Spice Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients And Procedures

1 T Brown sugar

3 T Dry sherry

2 T Soy sauce

1 t Ginger, minced

1 t Garlic, minced

1/4 t Chinese five-spice powder

4 Chicken thighs, skinned

1 t Cornstarch

1 T Cold water

2 Green onions, sliced thin

In shallow 1 1/2 quart microwaveproof dish,combine first 6 ingredients. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and microwave on HIGH 10 minutes, turning chicken halfway through. Transfer chicken to platter. Dissolve cornstarch in cold water and stir into pan juices, Microwave uncovered on HIGH 1 1/2 minutes more. Stir and pour over chicken. Garnish with green onions. Serve with wild and white rice and steamed watercress.

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