Why Flab isn't Funny
If your pants feel tight, take action soon : A gain of just 13lbs. can harm your health. German researches determined that lean men who experienced small but significant weight increases --- developed resistance to the hormone insulin.
Not only does this lead to both metabolic syndrome and diabetes, but the extra insulin in your blood signals your body to store more fat.
Here's a Muscle - Building Salad
What you need :
9oz. flank steak --- salt and pepper
2 plum tomatoes --- cut into eights
1/3 cup sliced onion
1 small clove garlic --- crushed
5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
4 Tbsp low-fat balsamic vinaigrette
3 tbsp crumbled blue cheese
How to make it :
Pre-heat a grill pan on medium high. Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper and cook it about 6 minutes on each side. Remove the steak, let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes, and then slice it diagonally across the grain into thin strips. In a large bowl, mix the tomatoes, onion and garlic. Add the meat and lettuce pour on the vinaigrette, and toss well to completely coat everything. Top with the cheese. Makes about 2 servings
