diet & weight loss
Q&A: New Grain on the Block
Q: I hear a lot about couscous - what is it and how do I make it?

A: Couscous is a starch made from hard wheat semolina mixed with water to form a paste which is then shaped and dried, at which point it resembles tiny beads of pasta. Homemade couscous is rare these days; even in rural Africa where couscous is a staple, most people buy ready-to-use couscous from a store or market.

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Q&A: Nighttime Noshing
Q: I have made a commitment to lose weight, and so far I am doing well. The hardest part of the day is the evening, when I often find myself visiting the refrigerator. Any tips?

A: Snacking in the evening is a common problem.

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Q&A: Overate...Will I Gain Weight?
Q: I have been trying to lose weight by sticking to a reduced calorie, well-balanced meal plan. Once in a while I eat too much - will this cause me to gain back what I have lost?

A: One day won't make or break you. It's consistent overeating that you need to worry about. You will not see the scale go up after one day of going overboard. A pound is equal to 3500 calories.

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Q&A: Powerful Protein?
Q: Will following a high protein, low carbohydrate diet help me lose weight and keep it off?

A: You can barely turn on the television these days without hearing about one weight loss plan or another.

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