You might not believe you can lose weight while on a diet plan which includes pineapple-yam turnovers but it can happen. It is fundamental to not eat pineapple-yam turnovers or other high calorie deserts every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself these kinds of food one day per week. I eat a low calorie diet for 6 days of the week, say 1500 to 1600 calories a day, and then on the 7th day, I eat what I please – within reason of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last 6 weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise regime or taken any supplements or diet food. I have only been careful of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I like one day per week.

I also feel it helps to have professional support when dieting and for that I registered with the Biggest Loser club. They have several tools to enable you to monitor your progress and achieve your goals.

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Pineapple-Yam Turnovers (Empa?adas de Camote con Pi?a)

Filling
1 cup cooked sweet potato, mashed
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 tablespoon Mexican lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup blanched almonds, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Combine mashed sweet potato with remaining ingredients. Set aside.

Pastry
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
5 or 6 tablespoons ice water

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Sift together the dry ingredients. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mixture looks mealy. Add water, just enough to hold the pastry together when kneaded lightly. Roll as thin as pie pastry on a lightly floured board and cut into 3- to 4-inch diameter circles. Spoon filling on one half of the circle, wet edge of the pastry with a little water, then fold the other half of the pastry over; press edges together with fork times. Prick pastry tops. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until delicately browned. Serve at room temperature.

Makes 15.

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