Tuesday 24 March 2015

This lean beef and broccoli stir-fry is faster than take-out

This lean beef and broccoli stir-fry is faster than takeout

If you're craving Chinese takeout but want to nix the extra calories that are so often packed into restaurant meals, check out this lighter version from Popsugar.com's Brandi Milloy. The recipe calls for top sirloin, an extra-lean cut of beef that also happens to be relatively inexpensive. Then up the fiber in your meal by serving the stir-fry with quick-cooking brown rice instead of white rice.

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Shaved brussels sprouts salad with marcona almonds and pecorino

If you never thought you'd take to Brussel sprouts, this will be better than the best coleslaw you've ever had. Six dozen Brussels sprouts seems like a lot to shave, but with a mandoline this goes quickly. The full-flavored citrus vinaigrette ties it all together. Marcona almonds from Spain add the crucial crunch to this salad.

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8 ways your microwave can help you lose weight (plus a healthy mug cake recipe!)

You probably love your microwave because it slashes the time it takes for most cooking tasks. But did you know that it's also an effective ally for weight loss? If it sounds too good to be true, check out these ways your microwave can help you consume fewer calories, keep control over portions and more. 1.

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