Gingered Pear Crumble

Dr. Steven A. Schnur's new book, The RealityCALORIES 300; FIBER 6g; FAT 14g; PROTEIN 4g;
Diet, has recipes the entire family willCARB 46g; SODIUM 200mg per single serving
enjoy--including the kids. Packed with yummyWant to know more about The Reality Diet?
desserts (non-sugar), high-energy breakfasts, andThe reality is that extreme diets that promise
easy-to-fix dinners, we know you'll enjoy them all,instant results just don't work. For one thing, you
including this one for Gingered Pear Crumble:lose muscle and water, but little fat, and may
The baking time will vary a little depending on howseriously jeopardize your health in the process.
ripe the pears are. If the pears you're using areFor another, restricting certain foods and food
very green or unripe, allow for a little extragroups deprives your body of essential nutrients.
cooking time. This recipe makes 2 servings, soIn the end, the faster the pounds come off, the
save half for Day 5.faster they pile back on.
1⁄2 cup 2:90 granolaAfter seeing many of his patients fail on these
2 teaspoons brown sugarkinds of fad diets, and suffer health-threatening
2 teaspoons sugar substituteside effects, Dr. Steven A. Schnur, founder of the
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerlargest cardiology practice in South Florida,
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamondeveloped a new, breakthrough program. The
4 tablespoons light margarine, meltedReality Diet is not low carb, low fat, or high
2 teaspoons vanilla extractprotein. Instead it is rich in a wide variety of foods
2 large sliced fresh ripe pearsthat are high in one key fat-fighting
Nonstick cooking sprayingredient-fiber. Not only does fiber stop hunger, it
Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a mediumalso significantly lowers the risk of heart disease,
bowl, stir together the granola, brown sugar,diabetes, and a host of other illnesses.
sugar substitute, ginger, cinnamon, margarine, andFlexible and forgiving, The Reality Diet is for real
vanilla until the mixture is moist and crumbly. Addpeople living in the real world. With eight weeks of
the sliced pear, tossing to coat.mouthwatering menus, more than 200 quick and
Spray a small round (5 inches in diameter) bakingeasy recipes, tips for eating in restaurants and
dish with nonstick cooking spray and spoon thenavigating holidays, as well as an effective
mixture into the dish. Cover with foil and bake forexercise program, The Reality Diet is both a
30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 minutescomprehensive weight-loss plan and a blueprint for
or until browned and bubbly.lifelong health.
Serves 2