| Celebrity Calorie Bargains: Charles Stuart Platkin |
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| Written by Charles Stuart Platkin | |
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Charles Stuart Platkin, nutrition and wellness advocate, author, columnist and Ph.D. candidate, lost 50 pounds and has kept it off for 10 years. Used to Eat: Chips, cookies and ice cream in the evening, 600 calories. Calorie Bargain: I have loads of Calorie Bargains -- that's how I lost 50 pounds -- but I guess one of my favorites is pan popcorn. I don't love air-popped corn, so I started experimenting and found a way to use regular kernels, a skillet and cooking spray. Put the kernels in a deep pot that has been lightly coated with vegetable cooking spray, cover and turn on the heat. Make sure to open the lid slightly from time to time to release the steam. Shake the pot during cooking. After a number of burned batches I was finally able to get it right. 5 cups (popped): 100 calories. Calorie Savings: About 500. Do you have a Calorie Bargain to share? Send in your favorite "Calorie Bargains" to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it – they will be posted on the website. And if your idea is published in the column, you'll receive a FREE copy of the book Breaking the FAT Pattern or Lighten Up. |
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| Last Updated ( Saturday, 08 July 2006 ) |
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