You might not believe you can lose weight while on a diet which includes endive baked with ham and cheese but it can happen. It is pivotal to not eat endive baked with ham and cheese or other high calorie vegetables, sauerkraut every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself high calorie food one day per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet 6 days a week, say 1200 to 1800 calories a day, and then on the 7th day, I eat whatever I like – without going overboard of course.

I have been eating like this for the last 4 weeks and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise habits or taken any supplements or diet food. I have only been conscious of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I want one day per week.

On my one free day per week, I prefer to eat German & Austrian food. I never thought I could lose 5 kilos while eating German & Austrian meals but am very elated to see it can work. If you would like to try some German & Austrian food, I advise you make endive baked with ham and cheese which is one of my most admired German & Austrian recipes.

Endive Baked with Ham and Cheese

4 large, firm Belgian endive (chicory)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup cold water
Pinch of salt
4 slices cooked ham
4 slices Emmental cheese, cut 1/4-inch thick
Butter or margarine

Trim the base of the endive and wash well under cold running water. Using a small, sharp knife, remove the center core at the base. Place the endive in a saut? pan and pour over the milk and water. Use a pan that just fits the endive snugly. Ad a pinch of salt and heat to simmering. Cover the pan and cook over very gentle heat for about 20 minutes or until the endive is tender but not falling apart. Drain on paper towels.

Wrap each endive in a slice of ham and place on a well-buttered ovenproof dish. Place a slice of cheese on top of each endive roll and bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese melts. Place under a preheated broiler to brown the top, if desired.

Serve immediately.

You can vary the recipe to make it a little healthier or with fewer calories as this can assist you to lose 5 kilos quickly. It did work for me and could aid you to lose weight also.