Sunday, May 24, 2009

Indulge Your Taste Buds! ~ click to listen

.SGM Wigfall’s
Sangria Recipe

Ingredients:
• 1 Bottle of red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja reds, Zinfandel, Shiraz)
• 1 Lemon cut into wedges
• 1 Orange cut into wedges
• 1 cup sugar or splenda
• 2 cups Jamaican rum
• 2 Cups Pineapple juice
• 1 cup triple sec
Preparation:
Pour wine in the pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the lemon and orange into the wine. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if possible) and add sugar and rum. Chill overnight. Add pineapple juice and triple sec.
If you'd like to serve right away, use chilled red wine and serve over lots of ice.
Addition ideas: sliced strawberries, peaches, handful of fresh blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, a shot or two of gin, brandy or rum, a cup of ginger ale, citrus soda pop or lime juice.

Show Notes:

Induction Phase
The aim of this initial 14-day phase of the diet is to induce a state of "ketosis", in which the body begins to burn fat for fuel (instead of carbs) and weight loss is rapid - typically between 2-8 pounds in the first week. There is almost no carbohydrate at all in the induction phase - just three cups of green salad per day, or two cups of salad and one cup of non-starchy green vegetables: a total of 20g of net carbs. This means no milk or yogurt, no whole-wheat breads or cereals.(Everything below in green can be consumed while on the diet and everything in red are not ok for consumption during this phase)

14 Day induction Diet
Foods include
beef, pork, fish, Shell fish, fowl, eggs, butter, cheese the dieter adds unrefined carbohydrates, mainly non-starchy vegetables such as green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, leeks, asparagus, zucchini, squash , cucumber, cherry tomatoes,
Snacks while on the diet includes: pork rinds
Drinks: decaf coffee caffeine free diet soda, crystal light
The foods needs to be baked broiled steamed or grilled and they all can be seasoned with a light olive oil or light butter and seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic, seasoning salt, basil, parsley etc. The use of flour to bread any of these products are not allowed. Things in red are not allowed during this phase.

Refined carbohydrates such as white sugar and flour are to be avoided.) when carbohydrates are severely limited, the body burns its own fat; high-protein foods, most of which contain fat, help stave off hunger. Percentage of calories per day: During 2 Week Induction Diet: carbohydrates, 5%; protein, 34%; fat, 60%. On the maintenance diet: carbohydrates, 12%; protein, 35%; fat, 54%.
Daily caloric intake: Approximately 1,700 calories for women; up to 2,300 calories for men.

fruits: potatoes, sweet potatoes, soybeans, corn, popcorn, red wine, berries, melons, peaches and plums, coffee

Exercise: Not necessary, but valuable for toning and socialization. Recommends stretching, resistance and recreational sports. Supplements are mandatory, and you must be cleared by a physician to try with this diet..
Pros: Diet is a hit with people who love fatty foods, including sausage, eggs and butter. Cons: Critics say it is nutritionally unbalanced; low in fiber-rich foods. Very restrictive for dieters who enjoy carbohydrates.

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