| Dr. Steven A. Schnur's new book, The Reality | | | | CARB 42g; SODIUM 160mg |
| Diet, has recipes the entire family will | | | | Want to know more about The Reality Diet? |
| enjoy--including the kids. Packed with yummy | | | | The reality is that extreme diets that promise |
| desserts (non-sugar), high-energy breakfasts, and | | | | instant results just don't work. For one thing, you |
| easy-to-fix dinners, we know you'll enjoy them all, | | | | lose muscle and water, but little fat, and may |
| including this one: | | | | seriously jeopardize your health in the process. |
| Carmelized Banana and Peanut Butter Toast | | | | For another, restricting certain foods and food |
| Turn simple bananas and peanut butter into a | | | | groups deprives your body of essential nutrients. |
| delicious gourmet breakfast with just a few extra | | | | In the end, the faster the pounds come off, the |
| minutes of cooking. | | | | faster they pile back on. |
| Nonstick cooking spray | | | | After seeing many of his patients fail on these |
| 1 banana, cut in half lengthwise | | | | kinds of fad diets, and suffer health-threatening |
| 1 slice 2:90 whole-wheat bread | | | | side effects, Dr. Steven A. Schnur, founder of the |
| 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter | | | | largest cardiology practice in South Florida, |
| Pinch of ground cinnamon | | | | developed a new, breakthrough program. The |
| Pinch of ground nutmeg | | | | Reality Diet is not low carb, low fat, or high |
| Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. | | | | protein. Instead it is rich in a wide variety of foods |
| Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place the | | | | that are high in one key fat-fighting ingredient: |
| halved bananas, cut-side down, in the skillet and | | | | fiber. Not only does fiber stop hunger, it also |
| cook for 2 minutes. Turn the bananas over and | | | | significantly lowers the risk of heart disease, |
| cook for another 2 minutes, or until soft and | | | | diabetes, and a host of other illnesses. |
| golden-brown. | | | | Flexible and forgiving, The Reality Diet is for real |
| While the bananas are caramelizing, toast the | | | | people living in the real world. With eight weeks of |
| bread, spread with the peanut butter, and sprinkle | | | | mouthwatering menus, more than 200 quick and |
| with the cinnamon and nutmeg. Cut the | | | | easy recipes, tips for eating in restaurants and |
| caramelized bananas in half crosswise and arrange | | | | navigating holidays, as well as an effective |
| side by side on the peanut butter. | | | | exercise program, The Reality Diet is both a |
| Serves 1 | | | | comprehensive weight-loss plan and a blueprint for |
| CALORIES 280; FIBER 6g; FAT 9g; PROTEIN 9g; | | | | lifelong health. |