You possibly will not think you can lose weight while on a eating plan which includes middle eastern fig jam but it is obtainable. It is crucial to not eat middle eastern fig jam or other high calorie desserts every day but in moderation.

For instance, I allow myself these kinds of food once per week. I eat a healthy diet 6 days a week, say 1500 to 2000 calories a day, and then on the last day, I eat whatever I like – without going overboard of course.

I have been eating this way for the last few weeks and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise habits or taken any supplements or diet drinks. I have simply been conscious of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I want one day a week.

On my one free day per week, I usually like to eat middle eastern food. I never thought I could lose 5 kilos while eating middle eastern meals but am very glad to see it can happen. If you would like to try some middle eastern food, I propose you make middle eastern fig jam which is one of my favourite middle eastern recipes.

Middle Eastern Fig Jam

2 pounds dried figs (Turkish, sun-dried, if possible)
1 1/2 pounds granulated sugar
25 ounces water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon ground aniseed
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 pound walnuts, chopped
1/4 teaspoon pulverized mastic*

Chop the figs roughly. Boil sugar and water with the lemon juice for a few minutes, then add the figs and simmer gently until they are soft and impregnated with the syrup, which should have thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon. Stir constantly to avoid burning.

Add the aniseed, pine nuts and walnuts. Simmer gently, stirring for a few minutes longer. Remove from the heat and stir the mastic in very thoroughly. (To be properly pulverized, it must have been pounded with sugar.) Pour into clean, hot glass jars and seal as usual.

* Mastic is the resinous gum of Pistacia lentiscus and is sold in Greek and Oriental stores.

You can vary the recipe to make it quite a bit healthier or with not so many calories as this can assist you to lose 5 kilos quickly. It was successful for me and could aid you to lose weight too.