| Dr. Steven A. Schnur's new book, The Reality | | | | bake another 15 minutes or until browned and |
| Diet, has recipes the entire family will | | | | bubbly. |
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| Pear Crumble: | | | | CARB 46g; SODIUM 200mg per single serving |
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| The baking time will vary a little depending | | | | Want to know more about The Reality Diet? |
| on how ripe the pears are. If the pears | | | | |
| you're using are very green or unripe, allow | | | | The reality is that extreme diets that |
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| 2 teaspoons sugar substitute | | | | faster they pile back on. |
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| 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon | | | | health-threatening side effects, Dr. Steven |
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| 4 tablespoons light margarine, melted | | | | practice in South Florida, developed a new, |
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| 2 teaspoons vanilla extract | | | | low carb, low fat, or high protein. Instead |
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| Nonstick cooking spray | | | | hunger, it also significantly lowers the risk |
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