The Diet Diary

Convenience, portion control and garlic mashed potatoes all in one. What could be better?
I promised I’d tell you how to have your garlic mashed potatoes and stay slim two. Here’s the secret: If there are 2 people at the table, only serve two portions of garlic mashed potatoes!
It’s deceptively simple, but let’s […]

Believe it or not, the way I serve them, garlic mashed potatoes are fit into a weight loss diet. That’s because I believe in portion control! I make a huge batch, then freeze in two portions servings. Later, when Jim and I want a nice meal, I pop a portion control batch […]

Eating low energy density soup with lunch is a great way to feel full all after noon, so you can avoid vending machines. But many vitamin rich soup and stew recipes are difficult to prepare for one or two people. Soup is also difficult to carry to lunch. Here’s a tip that […]

Lentil soup is terrific as an appetizer or a full meal. The lentils are high fiber, low glycemic and zero fat. They can count either as a protein (that is “meat or beans” in the USDA food chart) or as a carbohydrate (grain- starch). So, these fit into either a low fat […]

Starting every meal with either a soup or salad is one of the simplest ways to start eating less naturally. Studies show people who eat low energy density foods tend to consume fewer calories at each meal and snack less later in the day. The result: natural weight loss! For more details, read “The Volumetrics […]