Slim down with soul - Dare With a Dish

Ebony, Jan, 2003 by Charlotte Lyons

BROWN RICE
WITH GREEN PEAS

3 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Place cooked rice in a saucepan with the chicken broth. Stir in peas, green onion, thyme, salt and pepper. Heat thoroughly. Garnish with chopped red bell pepper if desired.

Yields 8 servings

CALORIES 275.4, TOTAL FAT 2.16, CHOLESTEROL 0, CARBOHYDRATES 57.1G, FIBER 1.0G, PROTEIN 6.76, SODIUM 72MG.

WEIGHT-LOSS TIPS

* Avoid beverages sweetened with sugar. Sugar has no nutritional value.

* Be more active, get involved in a physical activity that you enjoy, at least 3 times a week. Walking is a great activity.

* Choose low-fat foods and decrease the amount of fried foods. Trim all visible fat from meat and choose leaner cuts of meat.

* Avoid seasoning vegetables with fatty meats. Try using low-sodium bouillon, herbs, spices, garlic, lemon juice, etc. juice, etc.

* Eat in moderation. Eat smaller portion sizes.

* Avoid eating one big meal.

* Eat nutritious snacks like raw vegetables, fresh fruit, sugar-free Jello.

* Try not to allow more than four to five hours between times that you eat so that you won't get too hungry.