You may not believe you can lose weight while on a diet plan which includes steamed clams with sausage but it is possible. It is fundamental to not eat steamed clams with sausage or other high calorie seafood every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself rich food once per week. I eat a calorie controlled diet for 6 days of the week, say 1400 to 1800 calories per day, and then one day, I eat whatever I want – without going crazy of course.

I have been eating this way for the last 2 weeks and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise plan or taken any pills or diet food. I have just been careful of what I eat 6 days per week and then eat whatever I want one day of the week.

I also feel it is helpful if you have some support when on a weight loss program and for that I joined the Biggest Loser club. They have many tools to help you monitor your progress and attain your goals.

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Steamed Clams with Sausage (Ameijoas na Cataplana)

This is a dish which has been around for centuries in Portugal.

2 pounds very small clams, about 1 1/2 inches
1 large onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small red or green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chopped fully-cooked smoked ham
1 (5 ounce) package unsliced pepperoni, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can whole tomatoes (with liquid)
2 bay leaves

Clean clams by scrubbing them thoroughly with a stiff brush under cold running water. Place scrubbed clams in a large pot of cold water to which 2/3 cup vinegar to each gallon water has been added. Let clams soak for 20 to 30 minutes, then change the water.

Add a handful of cornmeal to the soaking water to purge the clams even more effectively. Discard any clams that have open, cracked or broken shells.

Cook and stir onion, garlic, pepper, paprika and crushed red pepper in oil in Dutch oven over medium heat until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; break up tomatoes with fork. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer uncovered 15 minutes.

Add clams to vegetable mixture. Cover and simmer 20 minutes without lifting the cover or stirring. Remove bay leaves and any unopened clams. Serve with French bread if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

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