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Inside this Issue
- Dick S.'s Success Story
- March is National Nutrition Month
- Recipe: Jicama, Radish and Cucumber Salad
- Rice Diet Cookbook Available
Dick S.'s Success Story
Dick S. first walked into the Rice Diet Program in
2005 weighing 228 pounds and taking 12 different
medications to regulate his diabetes and heart health.
In 28 days, he lost 15 pounds and was able to drop
eight of his medications. Dick went home and lost
another 15 pounds by maintaining a 1,500-calorie diet
and monitoring his sodium intake.
Continue
reading
as Dick shares his success with the Rice
Diet.
I read a book called "Younger Next Year" by Lodge and
Crowley. The combo of the Rice Diet and that book
were truly life altering.
I'm 67 years old. I'm aging. I want the rest of the time
I'm given to be enjoyable. I'm also a control Type-A
person. I bought into the Rice Diet Program because I
can, in some small way, control the quality of my aging
by healthy eating and exercise. I guess, for me, this is
being in control. Even a little is very comforting as I
age.
When I'm at the Rice Diet, I go to a lot of nutrition
classes, I go through the Rice Diet store with Susan,
and I go to the supermarket to read labels. Since my
first trip to the Rice Diet, I have returned twice to get my
head with the program. I came back for one week in
2006 and one week in 2007. Each time I came back, I
lost an additional six pounds. My wife spent three days
with me on the Rice Diet Program and was able to
share what I was learning. She is extremely
supportive.
Dick shares his top five tips that he considers
most important to his progress:
1. Responsibility: During my first trip, the only
thoughts in my head were, " I don't want to have to
come back," so from day one I started learning. No
one else can take responsibility for your weight
problem; you have to do it yourself. I didn't know a
carbohydrate from a tarheel, but I tried to pay attention
and learn.
2. Exercise. You have to exercise, virtually
everyday. It's not enough to just modify the eating
habits.
3. Patience. You have to trust the program that
you adopt. It will work, just be patient.
4. Persistence. This is a Neelon idea... If you
go home and think you're doing it right, but you're not
losing (no matter how good you're doing), you are not
doing enough. Either go back, or call somebody to
help you modify what's not working.
5. Believe. You have to buy into the program. If
you don't, you won't stay the course.
A Day in the Life of Dick S.:
Monday: Phase I day of Rice and
Fruit
Breakfast: Oatmeal and cantaloupe or egg
whites and whole wheat
Lunch: Bean Cuisine Soup and a fruit or
salad
Snack: Apple and a glass of white wine
Dinner: 6 oz chicken, fish or lean meat, baked
sweet potato, grilled veggies and salad
Physical Activity: I exercise 4 to 5 times a week
and play golf the other 2 days.
To read more Rice Diet success stories, click here.
March is National Nutrition Month
In this glorious month of March, we have an entire calendar page devoted to nutrition! Make your March healthy with these tips to take in more fruits and veggies. Not only are they high in nutrients and antioxidants, but high in fiber too. These quick tips and tricks to add more fruits and vegetables will keep your belly full at a fraction of the calories, helping you stay slim and trim for the spring season.
- Add spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers
and onions to an egg white omelet.
- Jazz up your morning routine by adding a new
favorite fruit to your oatmeal or shredded wheat. Fresh
cherries or blackberries really crank up the flavor.
- The next time you break out the grill, add a skewer
of fresh vegetables brushed with balsamic vinegar.
For a new twist on desert, add a couple of fruits like
peaches, apricots, banana or pineapple. Strawberries
and other small pieces of fruit can be folded in
aluminum foil so they don't fall through the grill grates.
- Have slices of raw vegetables and fruit washed
and ready to grab on your refrigerator shelf.
- Pack ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables for a
convenient snack on the go. Great grabs are celery
sticks, bell pepper strips, baby carrots, an apple, a
banana, or a box of raisins.
- Cool off with a great treat. Pour 100% fruit or
vegetable juice into an ice cube tray to make juice
cubes. Add pineapple or orange juice ice cubes and
minced ginger to give your stir fry a new twist.
- Make your own smoothies by blending together
frozen fruit, such as sliced bananas or strawberries.
For more Tips and Resources, click here.
Recipe: Jicama, Radish and Cucumber Salad
This refreshing jicama, radish and cucumber salad with brown rice vinegar dressing is a great new way to enjoy your vegetables with a new flavor twist. Enjoy immediately, or refrigerate overnight to let the flavors really reach their peak.
- 4 cups cucumber (preferably seedless), medium
diced
- 4 cups jicama, cut into 1/4" matchsticks
- 2 cups radish, sliced thin
- 1 Tbsp mint, chopped fine
- 1 Tbsp Italian parsley, chopped fine
- 1 Tbsp cilantro, chopped fine
- 1/3 cup mirin
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (preferably fresh squeezed)
- 1/3 cup brown rice vinegar
Prep cucumber first, let juices drain. Combine jicama,
radish, cucumber, mint, parsley, and cilantro in large
bowl. Toss lightly to combine. Mix mirin, lemon juice,
and brown rice vinegar in small bowl. Whisk to
combine. Pour over vegetables. Toss lightly.
This recipe yields 10 servings. Each serving contains
approximately: 35 Calories, 0g Fat, 0g Saturated Fat,
1g Protein, 7g Carbohydrates, 3g Fiber, 0g
Cholesterol, 11mg Sodium.
Check out more Rice Diet Recipes.
Rice Diet Cookbook Available
The latest Rice Diet book is now available! It is full of easy recipes from the Rice Diet kitchen, cooking classes, participants and staff.
This book also contains more inspirational stories -- some from Rice Diet Program participants and others from those who read and followed the Rice Diet Solution at home.
Pick up a copy of the cookbook at the Rice Diet Store or your local bookseller.
Buy the cookbook at the Rice Diet Store
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