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Cutting Cheese

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I use to hate cutting cheese...like blocks of cheddar. I found the secret to easy cutting a few years ago.

WET THE KNIFE...duh!

Cuts like a hot knife thru butter.

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When grating cheese, wet the grater...You'll be amazed at how easy it becomes. Especially when cutting something like Velveeta.

Also, never rinse dishes, grater or knives in hot water. It melts the cheese and literally makes a hot mess, LOL! Always rinse with cold water...comes right off.

- Submitted by WATCHMELOSE100 9/9/2010 in Cooking | 4 Comments

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If you love cheese...then only eat it when you'll appreciate it!

I ADORE cheese. But when I decided to lose weight, I knew I would have to start cutting back. It was sad to think of all the ways I'd have to cut cheese out of my diet...until I realized that often, when I add cheese to something, I'm not truly appreciating its flavor. On some sandwiches, pastas, or salads, I can barely even taste the cheese. So I decided that I would only eat cheese when I knew I was going to appreciate its flavor to its fullest. Now I'm eating less and not missing it at all!

- Submitted by ROSALITA323 9/9/2010 | 8 Comments | View Secret

Cheese

According to Mt. Sanai School of Medicine 1 OUNCE of CHEESE before dinner will slow carb absorption and cuts blood-sugar surges and also helps weight loss

- Submitted by SUNSHINE6442 9/9/2010 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Breakfast & Planned Snacking

Eating a healthy breakfast keeps me on track the rest of the day. Because I start off full I don't overeat later.

I also plan a morning & afternoon snack. I fill/take a small personal collapsible cooler with the snacks I can have for the day. I can eat anything inside...guilt free!

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Keep ready to eat & fast fix items on hand, like yogurt, mini bagels, cut cheese, lean meats, tortillas, boiled eggs and oatmeal to grab and go when time is a premium.

For snacks, any of the items above work plus veggies/fruit, nuts, whole grain/dense carbs like snack bars, crackers, etc.

- Submitted by TDAB26 9/9/2010 | 2 Comments | View Secret

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