(NAPSA)—For many, achieving lasting weight loss is more than a matter of avoiding foods they Note: You will need kebab sticks. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes so they won’t burn. crave. Rather, it’s a matter of liv- ing a healthierlifestyle. Studies show that food choice is only part of the equation—of those who have proper personal support and useful tools, nearly 80 percent manage to achieve and maintain successful weight loss. For example, The Dukan Diet, the physician-formulated lifestyle weight loss program, consists of four phases and offers its members personalized daily online coaching with advice directly from Dr. Dukan. The simplicity and personal support of The Dukan Diet have madeit the go-to lifestyle plan of celebrities and royalty worldwide. At www.DukanDiet.com, members and visitors can access a number of weight loss resources. These include: *True Weight Calculator: Visitors can learn their True Weight and join The Dukan Diet Coaching program to kick-start their weightloss journey. Weight Loss Coaching: Individual online support for members—at less than $1 a day. eMember Forum: Members and coaches gather to share personal experiences, encouragement and tips for success, swap recipes and post and answer questions. eShop Dukan Diet: Products are made with high-quality healthy ingredients, have no added sugar, are low in sodium and are preservative and additive-free. eWeight Loss Recipes: Hundreds of Dukan Diet recipes and cooking tips for successful weight loss, including several daily menus. Here are two examples offlavorful and easy-to-prepare Dukan Diet recipes. Each is suitable beginning in the second phase of The Dukan Diet: Chicken and Pepper Kebabs Preparation Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 10 minutes Complexity: Easy Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into %” cubes 4 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped % cup fresh lemonjuice 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. thyme Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 green or red pepper, seeds removed and cut into cubes 8 shallots, peeled and quartered Directions: 1. Place chicken in a shallow dish and toss with the gar- lic, lemon juice, cumin, thyme, salt and pepperto taste. 2. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 3. After marinating, preheat the oven to broil or grill to high. 4, Thread the kebabs by alternating the pieces of chicken, pepperandshallot. 5. Brush the kebabs with the marinade and cook on the barbecue or underthe broiler, 5 minutes on eachside. Dukan Scones Preparation Time: 12 minutes Servings: 4 Cooking Time: 8 minutes Complexity: Easy Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. Dukan Diet Organic Oat Bran 3 Tbsp. cornstarch (tolerated) %s tsp. Dukan Diet Organic Stevia 1 egg, separated 1 Thsp. fat-free cottage cheese 2 Tbsp. fat-free plain Greek yogurt 3 strawberries (or 2 Tbsp. DukanDiet Goji Berries) (tolerated) Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 2. Place the oat bran and cornstarch into a bowl and stir in the Stevia. 3. Whisk the egg white until stiff. 4, Whisk together the egg yolk andfat-free cottage cheese. 5. Fold the egg white into the egg yolk mixture and then fold into the oat bran mixture. 6. Divide mixture into 4 servings onto a cookie sheet and cook for 8-10 minutes. 7. Leave to cool on a rack. 8. Serve topped with a drizzle of Greek yogurt and a few strawberry slices or goji berries.
