ePlanet Health Recipes

Experts share their top tips for weight loss success.
By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD WebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature
Reviewed by Louise  Chang, MD

Everyone knows the keys to losing weight: Eat less and exercise more. Sounds simple enough, but in the context of real life and its demands, it can be anything but simple. So how do successful losers do it? To find out, WebMD asked experts across the country for their best diet tips.
 

Apricot Up-Side Down Cake
	12 frozen apricot halves, thawed 1/2 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. brown sugar replacement 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 2 slices white bread crumbs 1 tsp. baking powder Dash of salt 2 eggs, separated 1/3 c. granulated sugar replacement 3 tbsp. hot water 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Procedure: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine apricots, lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spread on bottom of non-stick small baking dish. Combine crumbs, baking powder, and salt. Beat egg yolks. Gradually beat in sugar until yolks are thick and lemon colored. Beat in water, bread crumb mixture and extract. Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff, not dry. Fold into egg mixture. Spoon it over apricots. Bake it for 25 minutes or until cooked throughout.

Apple/Pear Tuna Salad
	1 med. apple or pear 1 (3 oz.) water packed tuna 2 tbsp. diced green pepper 1 tbsp. lo-cal French or Italian dressing 2 tsp. lemon juice Pinch of artificial sweetener Lettuce cup
Procedure: Dice pear. Toss with tuna and green pepper. Combine dressing, lemon juice, and sugar substitute. Pour over salad and toss. Spoon it into lettuce cup.

Polish Sausage Stew
	1 can cream of celery soup 1/4 c. brown sugar 27 oz. can sauerkraut, drained 1 1/2 lb. polishes sausage, cut in 2 inch pieces 4 med. potatoes, pared and cubed 1 c. chopped onion 4 oz. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Procedure: Cook sausage, potatoes, and onion until done. Mix soup, sugar & sauerkraut, cook until blended. Mix with other ingredients and top with cheese.