low-calorie


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low-calorie

or

low-cal

adj
containing relatively fewer calories than comparable foods, diets, etc
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Translations

low-calorie

[ˌləʊˈkælərɪ] ADJ [diet, menu, food] → bajo en calorías, con pocas calorías; [beer, cola] → light inv
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low-calorie

[ˈləʊˈkælərɪ] adja basso contenuto calorico
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Despite good intentions, many people admit to putting sweet treats in their trolley alongside low-calorie foods.
"But those doing shorter, more intense workouts don't really benefit physiologically." Mr Hudson said people trying to lose weight should avoid the drinks altogether, or opt for a low-calorie version.
One day bakers may make their own low-calorie double fudge brownies and diabetic may be able to satisfy a sweet tooth without deviating from their strict diets.
Chana masala Ready in 15 minutes, plus 6 hours in the slow cooker Low-calorie cooking spray 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp dried chilli flakes 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2cm piece fresh root ginger, peeled and grated 400g can chopped tomatoes 300ml boiling vegetable stock 400g can aduki beans, drained and rinsed 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 300g baby spinach leaves Chopped fresh coriander, to serve Sliced red chilli, to serve Boiled dried pilau rice, to serve 1 Spray a large non-stick frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat.
2 Meanwhile, place a casserole dish sprayed with low-calorie cooking spray over a high heat.
15g dried porcini mushrooms Low-calorie cooking spray 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled, finely chopped 200g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped Small bunch of finely chopped fresh parsley Salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 large filo pastry sheets 4 beef fillet steaks, visible fat removed 1 Put the porcini mushrooms in a bowl, cover with boiling water and soak for 20 minutes.
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"Although Sears hides it, the book advocates a low-calorie diet," says Lichtenstein.
Aspartame, the low-calorie sugar substitute marketed as NutraSweet and Equal, can cause skin hives and swelling of throat tissue, according to a medical researcher at Washington University in St.
Scramble an egg or 2 in a pan sprayed with low-calorie cooking spray, along with some sliced mushrooms.