Dr. Steven A. Schnur’s new book, The Reality Diet, has recipes the entire relatives will enjoy–including the children. Packed with yummy desserts (non-sugar), high-energy breakfasts, and easy-to-fix dinners, they know you’ll enjoy them all, including this two for Piña Colada Slush:

A favorite of tropical drink lovers, a piña colada is a chilled and refreshing drink to finish the day with. Serve it in a frosted glass for an even cooler experience.

Two container 2:90 vanilla yogurt with fiber (providing up to 90 calories)

1 1/8 cups diced fresh or canned pineapple

2 teaspoons marshmallow fluff

2 teaspoons sugar substitute

6 to 8 ice cubes

1 teaspoon coconut extract

Pour in to a tall glass and serve with a straw.

Merge all of the ingredients in the jar of a blender. Cover and blend until smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds. Add a small water to narrow the consistency if necessary.

CALORIES 190; FIBER 4g; FAT 0g; PROTEIN 7g; CARB 42g; SODIUM 100mg

Serves 1

The reality is that extreme diets that promise instant results don’t work. For two thing, you lose muscle and water, but small overweight, and may seriously jeopardize your health in the process. For another, restricting positive foods and food groups deprives your body of essential nutrients. In the finish, the faster the pounds come off, the faster they pile back on.

Need to know more about The Reality Diet?

After seeing lots of of his patients fail on these kinds of fad diets, and suffer health-threatening side effects, Dr. Steven A. Schnur, founder of the largest cardiology practice in South Florida, developed a new, breakthrough program. The Reality Diet is not low carb, low overweight, or high protein. In lieu it is rich in a wide variety of foods that are high in two key fat-fighting ingredient—fiber. Not only does fiber stop hunger, it also significantly lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, as well as a host of other illnesses.

Flexible and forgiving, The Reality Diet is for real people living in the real world. With six weeks of mouthwatering menus, over 200 fast and easy recipes, tips for eating in restaurants and navigating holidays, as well as an effective exercise program, The Reality Diet is both a comprehensive weight-loss plan as well as a blueprint for lifelong health.

Query: Other diets I’ve tried are either high protein or low carb. How is the Reality Diet different?

Answer: The Reality Diet is a balanced diet where you can enjoy healthful foods from all food groups without depriving yourself of your favorite carbs or overloading on protein. In addition, the Reality Diet is the only diet that guarantees you will consume adequate fiber—a key ingredient in weight loss and disease prevention.

Query: Will I need to count calories on this diet?

Answer: No. They have done the work for you. You basically need to follow our guidelines and eat the recommended number of every day servings of each type of food.

Query: Is exercise a must?

Answer: Absolutely—in fact, you ought to be suspicious of any diet that does not promote exercise, as exercise is critical for both taking the pounds off and keeping them off after you’ve achieved your objective weight. Aerobic exercise burns calories, while weight-bearing exercise builds lean muscle that increases your metabolism. Exercise also provides innumerable mental and physical health benefits.

Added Thursday, April 8, 2010 in Drinking Tips 1 Comment

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