This recipe is in about its third or fourth generation, passed down from Grandma to Mom to Me. It became my children's favorite, and now my grandchildren love it. It was a staple in each household, with or without the hamburger. The children named it "Belly Buster" because they always ate too much when we had it. Freezes well.

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Ingredients

* 1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
* 1/2-1 lb lean hamburger
* 1 Spanish onion, chopped medium (optional)
* 2-3 cloves crushed garlic (optional)
* 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, with juice,cut tomatoes in half or stewed tomatoes
* 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Campbell's cheddar cheese soup (Grandma & Mom used real grated cheese)
* 2-4 cups grated cheddar cheese, or slices to cover top of casserole
* salt and pepper

Directions

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This recipe can be made vegetarian, leave out the hamburger and add 2 cups of fresh mixed vegetables,i.e. broccoli, mushrooms,spinach, carrots, etc.
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Cook elbow macaroni "Al dente",according to instructions on box,drain, add to large casserole.
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Scramble fry hamburger with spanish onion and garlic, if using,until no longer pink, drain any fat through colander, add drained mixture to casserole.
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Add cheese soup, no water, to casserole.
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Add tomatoes to casserole.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Mix thoroughly, in casserole, to evenly distribute ingredients.
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Spread grated or sliced cheddar evenly over top of casserole.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees, bake, uncovered for 30 minutes or util bubbling around edges of casserole and cheese topping is melted and slightly browned.
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Serves 4-6 or with a salad 8.

Answered by Madhurima , an ibibo Master, at 1:38 PM on September 17, 2008

There are several things that you can do to lose belly fat quickly. Belly fat is often the most stubborn kind of fat to get rid of. Many people get very frustrated with belly fat, and just want to get rid of it quickly. Here are seven things to adjust in your diet that will help you to lose belly fat fast.

* Cut your added fat intake

Do you use a lot of mayonnaise? How about butter or margarine? Cutting down on the amount of mayonnaise, butter, margarine, vegetable oils, and salad dressings will help you lose belly fat. You can still enjoy the flavors of these things; just use less of them. There are also many low fat varieties of these added fats that will make a difference in your fat intake. Lowering your added fat intake will help get rid of belly fat.

* Limit sweet snacks to a few times per week

Your body will store any extra calories that it does not need to use as fat. Belly fat is the most common type of fat, as opposed to arm or leg fat. Instead of having a sweet snack everyday, or more than once a day, limit those treats. You just don't need the extra simple sugars. Reward yourself for cutting fat in other areas and taking a couple days off from eating junk. If you must have a cookie or piece of cake, two or three times a week should be the limit. If you have a sweet snack that is 100 calories everyday, you are adding 36,500 calories a year. If you limit that to three times a week, you will reduce your annual calories by 15,600!

Answered by Shobhit , an ibibo Master, at 7:57 PM on September 16, 2008

Some people assume all they have to do to get rid of the spare tyre by spending time each day doing hundreds of sit-ups and ab crunches. This my friends is not the way forward. You can train your stomach muscles until the cows come home but if you have a large lump of fat covering them no-one will see them! It is time to focus on your diet, that is the key to lose belly fat fast. So let me discuss 3 modifications to your diet which will help shed the excess fat and show off your new slim-lined stomach!

1. Drink plenty of water and green tea.

People assume that drinking a lot of water will make them look and feel bloated. In fact the reverse is true - when you start to drink the appropriate amount of water your body will more efficiently flush out toxins. Excess sodium in particular has been cited as a primary cause of the bloated look, this is flushed out when water intake is increased. Make sure you aim to drink at least eight 8oz glasses of water per day, this will make your body far better equipped to lose belly fat fast. Make sure you avoid beverages that have caffeine, alcohol or sodium in them. Caffeine and alcohol in particular are natural diuretics and thus increase fluid loss promoting dehydration. Ideally limit yourself to water and green tea. Green tea is particularly rich in a type of polyphenols called catechins. Studies have show that these substances may affect body fat accumulation and cholesterol levels.

2. Eat enough fibre.

To help lose belly fat fast and show off firm, sexy abs, aim to eat at least 25 grams of fiber daily. Fibre is the indigestible part of fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods and acts as a sponge when it combines with water in your digestive tract cleansing your intestines and helping food move through the body more quickly and efficiently. Fibre rich foods also make you feel fuller on fewer calories helping you avoid the normal cravings associated with low fat diets. For optimum results you should increase your fiber intake slowly over the course of a month to avoid excess gas. Be sure to drink plenty of water to keep food moving through your system as quickly as possible.

3. Eat more lean protein.

An important goal in the management of obesity is to reduce excess body fat while minimizing the loss of lean tissue. A high-protein diet results in a greater loss of body fat and greater retention of lean body mass than a traditional weight loss diet. Protein helps build, maintain and repair muscle tissue and the more lean muscle tissue you have, the higher your metabolism and the more fat you will burn - even whilst doing nothing. Protein also requires twice as much energy to process as fat or carbohydrates, thus your body uses up more calories. It is therefore essential to increase your protein intake if you are serious in your quest to lose belly fat fast.

If you combine these three ideas into your current nutrition program you will gradually notice your body begins to get rid of the spare tyre around your belly. Of course, you can't forget about fitness entirely and a complete program coming both diet and exercise is the most effective way to lose belly fat fast and forever.

Answered by Nagendra , an ibibo Master, at 8:48 AM on September 16, 2008

well,
There are several things that you can do to lose belly fat quickly. Belly fat is often the most stubborn kind of fat to get rid of. Many people get very frustrated with belly fat, and just want to get rid of it quickly. Here are seven things to adjust in your diet that will help you to lose belly fat fast.

* Cut your added fat intake

Do you use a lot of mayonnaise? How about butter or margarine? Cutting down on the amount of mayonnaise, butter, margarine, vegetable oils, and salad dressings will help you lose belly fat. You can still enjoy the flavors of these things; just use less of them. There are also many low fat varieties of these added fats that will make a difference in your fat intake. Lowering your added fat intake will help get rid of belly fat.

* Limit sweet snacks to a few times per week

Your body will store any extra calories that it does not need to use as fat. Belly fat is the most common type of fat, as opposed to arm or leg fat. Instead of having a sweet snack everyday, or more than once a day, limit those treats. You just don't need the extra simple sugars. Reward yourself for cutting fat in other areas and taking a couple days off from eating junk. If you must have a cookie or piece of cake, two or three times a week should be the limit. If you have a sweet snack that is 100 calories everyday, you are adding 36,500 calories a year. If you limit that to three times a week, you will reduce your annual calories by 15,600!

* Substitute red meats for other protein sources

Red meat doesn't digest as well as other protein sources and adds directly to belly fat. Milk, chicken, nuts, and fish are good protein sources that are more easily digested. Red meat tends to lag around the belly area more readily than those other sources of protein. Cut back on the amount of red meat that you have, and you will reduce the amount of saturated fats and the amount of stored, undigested waste in your body.

* Drink water instead of other high sugar beverages

Again, you just don't need the extra sugar. High fructose corn syrup can be found in just about every soft drink, and the sugar will just make you bloat. Drinking water will keep you from retaining water, and it is calorie free! If you don't like plain water, at least have a flavored water as a substitute for a sugary juice or soda at least once a day. Even diet sodas can cause some bloating because of the carbon and air bubbles. Water can also suppress your appetite, while sodas can actually make your feel more hungry. Sometimes what people think is belly fat is really just water retention.

* Eat fruit everyday

Fruit is water based and can help you flush your system. It will help reduce fluid retention, and keep you hydrated. Many fruits are also a good source of fiber, which can suppress appetite. The vitamins in fruit will also help your body function better, and that means your body will be more efficient at calorie burning.

* Increase your fiber intake

Fiber reduces the amount of belly fat that your body stores. It moves fats through your system more quickly, which slows down weight gain. It also helps to regulate your bowel movements, which keeps your system running clean. Whole grains, fruits and vegetables are good sources of fiber, and you should incorporate them into daily meals.

* Use lower fat milk products

Dairy products are sneaky when it comes to fat content. Cheese can particularly be loaded with saturated fats. Reducing to part skim and 1% varieties will reduce your fat intake without taking too much away from the satisfying taste. Frozen yogurt is a great alternative to ice cream, and has a nice creamy taste without all of the fat. You can also make an effort to use less cheese on various things like burgers, baked potatoes other foods. Pizza is a healthy, protein rich junk food, but don't eat it too often, as

Answered by Nidhi Singh , an ibibo Master, at 12:14 PM on September 13, 2008

Water reduce your belly and loose weight .Drink 10-12 glass of water everyday. Water removes the toxins from the body and refreshes your skin and makes in glow. Water hydrates your skin and keeps it supple.Eight glasses of water is just a guideline.everyone's fluid needs vary according to activity level and body. But eight is a good starting point.The secret to some fast weight loss without exercise or diet changes is to drink more water .If you are trying to lose weight, but are failing to pay attention to your water intake, you are making things much more difficult than they have to be. Here are some of the major reasons why anyone hoping to burn off fat and get slim needs to get a healthy dose of water every single day.

Answered by Prashant , an ibibo Citizen, at 7:28 PM on September 11, 2008

People who lose weight quickly usually experience some weight regain within a few weeks and very often this is due to some water replenishment.

When we restrict energy intake too much too soon in order to lose weight quickly the body is forced to use up stores of carbohydrates and breakdown protein in the muscles. As both carbohydrates and protein hold water in the cells a loss of these macronutrients also results in a net loss of water. As a result rapid weight loss can often be made up of 75% water loss. After the energy systems stabilize water is regained because some of the protein and carbohydrate stores initially lost are replenished. The water is drawn back into the cells thus gaining back a little weight.

Answered by Anju Devi , an ibibo Master, at 7:46 PM on September 09, 2008

Water reduce your belly and loose weight .Drink 10-12 glass of water everyday. Water removes the toxins from the body and refreshes your skin and makes in glow. Water hydrates your skin and keeps it supple.Eight glasses of water is just a guideline.everyone's fluid needs vary according to activity level and body. But eight is a good starting point.The secret to some fast weight loss without exercise or diet changes is to drink more water .If you are trying to lose weight, but are failing to pay attention to your water intake, you are making things much more difficult than they have to be. Here are some of the major reasons why anyone hoping to burn off fat and get slim needs to get a healthy dose of water every single day.

Answered by jaivir , an ibibo Master, at 6:43 PM on September 03, 2008

No never.. water has no fat and has nothing to do with obesity.. so drink as much of water as you can as it keeps you healthy and maintains your health by regualting good blood circulation in your body..
It helps in keeping your kidneys healthy

so take adiquate water daily

and dont forget to take the clean and pure water only

Answered by Chandra , an ibibo Advisor, at 11:07 PM on September 01, 2008

Water regain & weight loss

People who lose weight quickly usually experience some weight regain within a few weeks and very often this is due to some water replenishment.

When we restrict energy intake too much too soon in order to lose weight quickly the body is forced to use up stores of carbohydrates and breakdown protein in the muscles. As both carbohydrates and protein hold water in the cells a loss of these macronutrients also results in a net loss of water. As a result rapid weight loss can often be made up of 75% water loss. After the energy systems stabilize water is regained because some of the protein and carbohydrate stores initially lost are replenished. The water is drawn back into the cells thus gaining back a little weight.

It can be very confusing when one week you lose 4 pounds, the next week nothing. However remember that gaining protein in muscles increases lean body weight. More lean body weight increases our metabolism and help burn fat faster!"

Answered by Deepa Deepa , an ibibo Citizen, at 5:10 PM on September 01, 2008

Hi friend,
Drink less water when you are having important meals of the day. Water can slow down digestion by mixing up with the digestive juices. Don't drink too much water at the same time. Drink water consciously throughout the day.

Answered by kokila vani , an ibibo Advisor, at 1:37 PM on September 01, 2008