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	<title>Afro Green Zone &#124; Helping to make the world a greener place</title>
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	<description>Afro Green Zone is dedicated to helping you learn ways to help us save the world by going green and becoming aware of our environment. Find more info on various greeners way including Solar Panels, Save energy, Save water, Less gas, Green meals, Recycling, fluorescent light bulbs and many other simples ways to help save your world.</description>
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		<title>Con Edison Energy Efficiency Summit 2012</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The biggest summit for sustainable power resources this year is arguably the one taking place on 1st May in New York. It is the Con Edison Energy Efficiency Summit 2012 that will provide stakeholders with skills and tips on saving power costs in offices and industries. The latter, especially, stand to benefit much because they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong></strong>The biggest summit for sustainable power resources this year is arguably the one taking place on 1<sup>st</sup> May in New York. It is the Con Edison Energy Efficiency Summit 2012 that will provide stakeholders with skills and tips on saving power costs in offices and industries. The latter, especially, stand to benefit much because they run on conventional power resources like electricity, twenty-four hours a day. This leads to staggering expenditure, while at the same time, increasing carbon emissions. The aim of the event will therefore be to illustrate just how people can change their power manipulation though sustainable technologies.</p>
<p>The summit will bring together existing consumers of <a href="http://www.multivu.com/players/English/55303-con-edison-commercial-and-industrial-summit-2012/">Con Edison</a>. These have so far benefited from low-cost equipment that has saved them money that normally goes towards electricity and gas. They will come to share notes with manufacturers of their high-end products that have hitherto proved to be quite cost-effective and ‘green.’ Because of their long-term affiliation with the current programs from the company, they will get a special allowance to attend the event. Executives, builders, property operators, plumbers, electricians and the public can enlist to take part in the function through the link www.conEdsummit.com.</p>
<p>The theme of the summit, as one may have guessed, is power efficiency. It will not only introduce new ideas on the concept of green applications, but will reinforce existing technologies.Thus, a home owner, or industrialist who has always hanged onto solar power, for example, will get more tips and practical demonstrations on how to work their devices towards better sustainability.</p>
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		<title>Need Solar Panel Installer Insurance? Check Out These Options.</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:12:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Solar panel insurance can be both cost effective and of high quality. It is not necessary to spend tons of money to obtain good coverage because of insurers like NA.co.uk (Northern Alliance).  Northern Alliance offers deep-discounted premiums, a variety of coverage options and outstanding service. &#160; Solar panel installation companies will first need to assess [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Solar panel insurance</strong> can be both cost effective and of high quality. It is not necessary to spend tons of money to obtain good coverage because of insurers like <strong>NA.co.uk</strong> (Northern Alliance).  Northern Alliance offers deep-discounted premiums, a variety of coverage options and outstanding service.</p>
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<p>Solar panel installation companies will first need to assess their needs and that of their employees before choosing the solar panel installer insurance policy right for them. It is only after a business owner fully understands its need, for instance, the risk it normally assumes and how much coverage it feels is adequate, that he or she will be able to choose the policy that offers them the most protection for the least amount of money.</p>
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<p>Companies that install solar panels will find that Northern Alliance has several policy options, including the following, environmental liability insurance, employers liability insurance, goods in transit insurance/marine insurance, public liability insurance, all risks insurance, and contractor’s all risk insurance. Each of these offers something unique. Not every company will require all of them or even multiple ones. There will, however, be some companies that do. For the latter, Northern Alliance is a great place to purchase insurance policies.</p>
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		<title>Frontier Soups Hearty Meals Nebraska Barnraising Green Pea Soup, 16-Ounce Bags (Pack of 4) Reviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>How Does Recycling Influence Environment</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Thomasena Elliott Across many years, we have now implemented the earth to meet each of our requirements. Simply put , we have now exploited the planet earth over and above her threshold level. The unfathomable incorrect use of the world has leaded to a worldwide temperature rise known as global warming. The rising [...]]]></description>
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<p>Article  by Thomasena Elliott</p>
<p>Across many years, we have now implemented the earth to meet each of our requirements. Simply put , we have now exploited the planet earth over and above her threshold level. The unfathomable incorrect use of the world has leaded to a worldwide temperature rise known as global warming. The rising temperature has caused the polar caps to melt, thus resulting in an increase of ocean water, raising sea-levels, etc. To quote Henry David Thoreau, &#8220;what&#8217;s the use of a house if you don&#8217;t have a tolerable entire world to put it on?&#8221;.</p>
<p>Recycling literally means to reuse the items that have already been made use of once. It implies reprocessing the implemented elements to avoid waste generated by household or industrial dumping. Recycling helps in lowering the greenhouse gas emissions and landfilling. Landfilling is the oldest and the most crude way of disposing waste. The process involves disposal of waste by burial. Although this is the organized method of waste disposal, it has severe negative impacts on people staying close to these areas and also to the surrounding environment.</p>
<p>Recycling has become the need of the hour, as the world is reeling under the pressure of many complex environmental issues. The wanton destruction of rain forests has left many species of animals and plants on the brink of extinction. Inconsiderately, rain forests have been cut down for paper, timber and regional development. The everyday printing and writing paper that we use in each of our offices come from the rainforests in Australia. Recycling of paper at the household level has seen a popular upward trend, but fresh timber finds its way to the office. Rain forests play an important role in maintaining the ecosystem, which we are all a part of. This means that we are all interdependent and this necessitates recycling at every step.</p>
<p>Plastic has been the long debated topic in the recycling revolution. Plastic recycling means gathering things right from plastic bottles and caps and processing them into tables and chairs. On the plus side, HDPE (high-density polyethylene), PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate), LDPE (low density polyethylene), PP (polypropylene) and PS (polystyrene) are some of the types of plastics that can be recycled. A negative side of plastic is that it is not biodegradable and hence cannot be just disposed off. Burning plastic is the most illogical way to get rid of it. The moment this seemingly harmless trash is set on fire, it releases a toxic gas known as dioxin. The biggest problem faced by plastic recycling is the sorting of plastic into recyclable and non-recyclable types. The unrecycled plastic again results in landfilling.</p>
<p>Recycling at household level has proved to be very beneficial. Kitchen and garden waste is recycled by composting. The aerobic bacteria that breaks the waste materials into fertile top soil are called as humus. Humus reinvigorates vital nutrients and organic matter into the soil. Beautiful gardens and splendid parks can be made out on this soil.</p>
<p>Glass recycling turns the put to use waste glass into new usable products. It helps in saving the many raw elements that go into making glass. Glass refilling is a famously observed norm in developing countries like India and Brazil. As the phrase suggests, old bottles are refilled to save costs to the company. This also reduces a significant amount of waste sent to landfill.</p>
<p>The items and elements that we use in our daily lives such as textiles, paper, plastic, timber, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paint and batteries can be recycled. Recycling not only affects the environment in a positive way but also re-creates the lost resources. Increase in wealth, population and technology and the various lifestyle changes, have all led to an unmanageable amount of waste. Harmful gases and chemicals are released into the atmosphere by the rubbish in the landfill sites. Recycling will ensure in restoring the habitats and forest lands. This is the world that gave us each of our lives. If she had the power to create, then she also has the power to destroy if we keep abusing her.
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		<title>Plastics Recycling Industry Development &#8211; Plastics recycling &#8211; plastics industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:18:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by jekky Plastic has been the birth of a century is widely used in agricultural production building materials household appliances electrical and electronic Car Packaging and other fields plastic products has become an integral part of everyday life Most of the plastic material is renewable is typical of resource saving and environment friendly materials [...]]]></description>
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<p>Article  by jekky</p>
<p>Plastic has been the birth of a century is widely used in agricultural production building materials household appliances electrical and electronic Car Packaging and other fields plastic products has become an integral part of everyday life Most of the plastic material is renewable is typical of resource saving and environment friendly materials of energy water development cycle Economy Playing an increasingly important role Through organized recycling and green plastic resources development and utilization of production Use Recycling Cycle of reuse economic model not only to create a higher economic value but also reduce the pressure on resources and environment is the concept of green plastic embodies Plastic products industry is an important component of China light industry parts including plastic film sheet profiles Plastic Pipe Wood foam leather synthetic leather boxes and containers household products and other sub sectors With the expanding application fields the domestic plastic products industry more than 10 average annual growth rate above scale enterprises in 2008 reached 16 000 the output has reached 37 13 million tons 963 8 billion yuan of industrial output value accounting for Light Industry 10 of the total output value the more the country 39 s total industrial output value of 1 9 occupies an important position in the national economy Plastics industry The rapid development and environmental protection has become an increasingly prominent Scale of the industry has grown in strength increasing product variety and production waste recycling recycling the world 39 s focus of attention Because of its chemical composition and structure of stable and difficult to break down naturally disappear if not handled properly will be a negative impact on the environment With the environment Energy Security and human health issues taken seriously green plastic more and more attention Promote Green Environmental protection Consumption concept development of new ecological materials the development of relevant environmental laws and regulations norms manufacturers and consumer behavior improve the recycling system relying on science and technology continue to improve Waste plastic The level of resource utilization as the content development of green plastics industry In my opinion improve plastic recycling system and improve the level of plastic recycling eco environment development of new materials ie bio degradable plastic was the focus of development A plastic recycling industry development 1 Abroad according to figures released by the Worldwatch Institute show that plastic products worldwide each year less than 10 recovery rate Relatively high recovery rate in Europe quot European Plastics quot annual report released by the disclosure including the 2006 European recycling and energy recovery of materials including plastics recycling utilization rate of more than 50 3 increase over 2005 Among them 19 recycling month about 31 of energy recovery 7 European countries Switzerland Denmark Germany Sweden Austria the Netherlands and Belgium recovery of waste plastics in 2006 reached 80 but there are still half of EU member states is still less than 30 recovery rate Japan 39 s plastics recycling utilization rate reached 26 These countries not only relatively high levels of plastics recycling but also put forward the requirements of green design recyclable easy to recall a product of choice of raw materials and product design premise Such as the recent implementation of the EU EuP directive requires electrical and electronic products imported from production to scrapping the whole process of environmental monitoring which is following the RoHS directive and the WEEE Directive the EU released of the third electronic products for the environmental directives monitoring wider scope EuP directive electronic products use non toxic low energy consumption less pollution or contamination of trace materials use renewable and recyclable materials and improve resource utilization provides electrical and electronic products only after obtaining certification to enter the European market EuP directive to quot green manufacturing quot into the product life cycle including quot green materials green design green production green packaging and the use of green recycling and processing quot and other links including quot green materials quot and quot green packaging and the use of quot will have a major impact on plastic products industry
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		<title>Mobile Recycle &#8211; Help Make environment green</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2011 06:19:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Tomy Nastey Everything is mortal and so it has got its end as well. Mobile phones too die and its better to use them again. You can not recycle them,it has to be done by manufacturing companies itself. So, there are different retailers who exchange them for recycling. Mobile phones are being recycled [...]]]></description>
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<p>Article  by Tomy Nastey</p>
<p>Everything is mortal and so it has got its end as well. Mobile phones too die and its better to use them again. You can not recycle them,it has to be done by manufacturing companies itself. So, there are different retailers who exchange them for recycling. Mobile phones are being recycled for cash as well. </p>
<p>Everything has its end and mobile phones are not an exception. Its true that it has completely changed human life. You get bored if you keep same mobile for many years. It becomes old and slowly and gradually starts dyeing. What will you do then, its simple just get it recycled. Recycling means to use older or dead gadgets again by renovating it again. Here you are allowed to exchange it with cash. When you get your mobile handset recycled they provide you with certain amount of cash which you can add into buying new gadget.</p>
<p>There are different process of recycling which you have to follow in case of recycling your gadget. You have to choose manufacturing company by which you want to recycle your gadget. Then you will have to fill in various details which are required to get your gadget recycled. Never forget to remove SIM card and data which you want to preserve. Seal it into an envelope and post it. You will get your payment within a few days. In this era where everything is available on internet, you can get details of recycling via internet as well.</p>
<p><b>Recycling Mobile Phones</b> has got its advantages. Its our responsibility to protect climate. Electrical waste is one of the major factor in damaging climate. There are different hazardous and lethal substances which use to be constitute in to the mobile phones. Its battery and accessories are made up of different chemicals. The batteries contain toxic acids. These hazardous substances have bad impact on the environment. So, recycling older handsets help in saving environment which is good for all. </p>
<p>There are many retailers who are in the business of recycling. To name a few Fone Bank, <b>mobile phone deals</b>, Mopay, Mazuma, Earthmobile. So, to make environment green recycle your handset and enjoy cash back offers as well. To know more about Mobile phones recycling you can log on to our website as well.</p>
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		<title>In what way Can Recycling Have an effect on Environment</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:19:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Thomasena Elliott Over many years, we have made use of planet earth to fulfill each of our requirements. Putting it simple , we have milked planet earth over and above her threshold time. The unfathomable maltreatment of the entire world has triggered a global temperature rise known as global warming. The rising temperature [...]]]></description>
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<p>Article  by Thomasena Elliott</p>
<p>Over many years, we have made use of planet earth to fulfill each of our requirements. Putting it simple , we have milked planet earth over and above her threshold time. The unfathomable maltreatment of the entire world has triggered a global temperature rise known as global warming. The rising temperature has caused the polar caps to melt, thus resulting in an increase of ocean water, raising sea-levels, etc. To quote Henry David Thoreau, &#8220;what&#8217;s the use of a house if you don&#8217;t have a tolerable planet to put it on?&#8221;.</p>
<p>Recycling literally means to reuse the items that have already been made use of once. It implies reprocessing the made use of elements to avoid waste generated by household or industrial dumping. Recycling helps in lowering the greenhouse gas emissions and landfilling. Landfilling is the oldest and the most crude way of disposing waste. The process involves disposal of waste by burial. Although this is the organized method of waste disposal, it has severe negative impacts on people staying close to these areas and also to the surrounding environment.</p>
<p>Recycling has become the need of the hour, as the world is reeling under the pressure of many complex environmental issues. The wanton destruction of rain forests has left many species of animals and plants on the brink of extinction. Inconsiderately, rain forests have been cut down for paper, timber and regional development. The everyday printing and writing paper that we use in our own offices come from the rainforests in Australia. Recycling of paper at the household level has seen a popular upward trend, but fresh timber finds its way to the office. Rain forests play an important role in maintaining the ecosystem, which we are all a part of. This means that we are all interdependent and this necessitates recycling at every step.</p>
<p>Plastic has been the long debated topic in the recycling revolution. Plastic recycling means gathering things right from plastic bottles and caps and processing them into tables and chairs. On the plus side, HDPE (high-density polyethylene), PET or PETE (polyethylene terephthalate), LDPE (low density polyethylene), PP (polypropylene) and PS (polystyrene) are some of the types of plastics that can be recycled. A negative side of plastic is that it is not biodegradable and hence cannot be just disposed off. Burning plastic is the most illogical way to get rid of it. The moment this seemingly harmless trash is set on fire, it releases a toxic gas known as dioxin. The biggest problem faced by plastic recycling is the sorting of plastic into recyclable and non-recyclable types. The unrecycled plastic again results in landfilling.</p>
<p>Recycling at household level has proved to be very beneficial. Kitchen and garden waste is recycled by composting. The aerobic bacteria that breaks the waste resources into fertile top soil are called as humus. Humus reinvigorates vital nutrients and organic matter into the soil. Beautiful gardens and splendid parks can be made out on this soil.</p>
<p>Glass recycling turns the made use of waste glass into new usable products. It helps in saving the many raw materials that go into making glass. Glass refilling is a famously observed norm in developing countries like India and Brazil. As the phrase suggests, old bottles are refilled to save costs to the company. This also reduces a significant amount of waste sent to landfill.</p>
<p>The items and resources that we use in all of our daily lives such as textiles, paper, plastic, timber, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, paint and batteries can be recycled. Recycling not only affects the environment in a positive way but also re-creates the lost resources. Increase in wealth, population and technology and the various lifestyle changes, have all led to an unmanageable amount of waste. Harmful gases and chemicals are released into the atmosphere by the rubbish in the landfill sites. Recycling will ensure in restoring the habitats and forest lands. This is the planet that gave us each of our lives. If she had the power to create, then she also has the power to destroy if we keep abusing her.
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by John Hackwood Some people think its a simple and easy task to swap in the new style ENERGY STAR qualified compact phosphor light bulbs. True. However Compact Florescent Light bulbs must be installed in places and locations where the power switch is left on for a minimum of 30 minutes. But how to [...]]]></description>
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<p>Article  by John Hackwood</p>
<p>Some people think its a simple and easy task to swap in the new style ENERGY STAR qualified compact phosphor light bulbs. True. However Compact Florescent Light bulbs must be installed in places and locations where the power switch is left on for a minimum of 30 minutes.</p>
<p>But how to reduce these power bills &#8211; heating and lighting? CFL bulbs will definitely save home and cottage real estate owners over the short and long run. However care and maintenance of the units is essential as well. For example repeated switching of CFL light bulbs can result in damage to the CFL bulbs themselves as well as reduced overall life span and duration. It is just common sense. Yet its confusing. The power of the bulbs is not measured or verified in the standard 40, 60, 100 watt capacity ratings. Any savings on your household and property budget&#8217;s part will sure up quickly. On top of that never forget the great powers of compound interest. When swapping in new bulbs do not use metal or metallic electrical conductive screws when installing the CFI&#8217;s. There are real and proper safety and maintenance concerns according to Furnasman engineers.Plastic screws are the standard. according to municipal and state building codes when installing CFL light bulbs and fixtures &#8211; ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulbs &#8211; that is CFLs. Everyone likes to save money out of their pocketbook and wallet. With the money saved you can perhaps put a down-payment towards summer vacation real estate or perhaps upgrade your furnace as well to one of the newer high efficiency furnace models. It is estimated that the lifespan duration of the new improved models is up to 15 times in time length in direct comparisons. There is one concern and even problem with Compact Florescent CFL lamps. CFLs must not be disposed of by simply throwing into the dumpster or trash can. Your local municipality, city or state government will have allocated and informed the public, in the local newspaper and media of selected designated approved disposal areas. CFLs, like computer LCD monitors, contain small amounts of the toxic elemental substance &#8211; mercury, which can be hazardous to the environment if not disposed of properly according to strict rules, guidelines and supervision by trained staff.</p>
<p>Why sit in the dark and be dreary. Get on with life. The old joke used to be how many grandmothers does it take to change a light bulb? The answer is only one. Its ok I will sit in the dark, alone by myself and it will be fine and dandy. Various colorants are used in the manufacturing process. You can choose across a full chroma of tinges and pigmentations. Look at the end aisles of local retailers for introductory deals, promotions and coupons for this most desirable product &#8211; As well the CFL Compact Fluorescent lighting setups can be safely used in outdoor surroundings and environments. However its always best to place the sealed unit itself inside a fixture to protect it from the winter&#8217;s elements &#8211; be it snow in the cold Manitoba wintertime. Unlike the older style of bulbs &#8211; like a Model T Ford &#8211; any colour as long as its black &#8211; the new lamps offer a myriad of extremes across the rainbow. Nothing boring here. Installation is a snap. All in easy its as easy or pie. Next in line will be potato powered light bulbs to both illuminate and heat your home. The manufacture&#8217;s of the new style bulbs designed their products for easy, quick and safe installation from downright do it yourself Mr. fix-it rank novices. Just unscrew one bulbs and swap in the new replacement setup. Even your grandmother or Gimli interlake Baba could do it complete with her baboushka. Make it a 100 % conversion rate and ratio. Read the insert that came with the package. CFLs may work in rain, hail and snow. They are designed to even work in the cold Canadian wintertime at -18 degrees Celsius ( equivalent to zero degrees Fahrenheit). However if temperatures dip below the &#8211; 20 degrees C range life span reduction on the lamps may occur. Although you can buy no name brands at your local discount store or perhaps online on eBay its best to stick to well known brands with a solid reputation and warranty on their product. 3 years warranty is a good term.</p>
<p>Why wait for spring? Reduce, reuse and recycle are the buzzwords of the new environmentally aligned generation. Sustainability of our environment is the watchword. It is each of our own vital responsibility to do our part to reduce CO2 global warming toxic gasses which are eating away at the ice poles with global warming trends. It&#8217;s a no brainer. Newer technology overall is always better and more fuel and energy efficient. Out with the old &#8211; in the new.
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		<description><![CDATA[Article by Alen J Green This weekly diet meal plan allows you to lose about 5 kilograms. Mostly it consists of vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins. There is only one disadvantage of this diet meal plan: it will be hard to follow it at work time. During the weekly diet meal plan it is [...]]]></description>
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<p>Article  by Alen J Green</p>
<p>This weekly diet meal plan allows you to lose about 5 kilograms. Mostly it consists of vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins. There is only one disadvantage of this diet meal plan: it will be hard to follow it at work time.</p>
<p>During the weekly diet meal plan it is recommended to exclude sugar, potatoes, carrots, beans. Preferable to use fat free dairy products only. When cooking, put in a salad: teaspoon of olive oil, mixed with juice of one lemon. Drink at least two litres of water a day, preferably: mineral water, herbal teas, Blackberry tea and green tea.</p>
<p>Before you start weekly diet meal plan it is recommended to consult your doctor.</p>
<p>1 day7.30 &#8211; 2 kiwis.8.00 &#8211; oatmeal with milk.10.00 &#8211; glass of yogurt, a cup of tea or coffee.11.00 &#8211; an apple.13.00 &#8211; green salad, mixed with olive oil and lemon juice.15.00 &#8211; 80 g of boiled chicken breast, 100 g of cabbage, 2 slices of cheese.17.00 &#8211; 1 pear.19.00 &#8211; a glass of orange juice or an orange.19.30 &#8211; two fried eggs, bio yogurt.</p>
<p>Day 27.30 &#8211; 1 orange.8.00 &#8211; oatmeal with milk.10.00 &#8211; toast of black bread with jam, a cup of tea or coffee.11.00 &#8211; an apple.13.00 &#8211; 100 g of boiled fish.15.00 &#8211; stewed vegetables, salad, bio yogurt.17.00 &#8211; 1 pear.19.00 &#8211; a glass of orange juice or 1 orange.19.30 &#8211; green salad, fat-free curd, bio yogurt.</p>
<p>Day 37.30 &#8211; glass of fresh juice or water.8.00 &#8211; oatmeal with milk.10.00 &#8211; yogurt, a cup of tea or coffee.11.00 &#8211; an apple.13.00 &#8211; 100 g of boiled veal.15.00 &#8211; salad, stewed vegetables, 2-3 slices of cheese.17.00 &#8211; 4 almonds,3 hazelnuts, 1 walnut.19.00 &#8211; a glass of orange juice or 1 orange.19.30 &#8211; cabbage, cheese and bio yogurt.</p>
<p>Day 47.30 &#8211; 2 mandarins.8.00 &#8211; oatmeal with milk.10.00 &#8211; yogurt, a piece of black bread, a cup of tea or coffee.11.00 &#8211; an apple.13.00 &#8211; 100 g of boiled prawns.15.00 &#8211; green salad, stewed eggplants, 2 slices of cheese.17.00 &#8211; 4 pieces of dried apricots and prunes.19.00 &#8211; fried eggs with tomatoes.19.30 &#8211; boiled vegetables, bio yogurt.</p>
<p>Day 57.30 &#8211; 2 kiwi fruit.8.00 &#8211; oatmeal with milk.10.00 &#8211; toast of black bread with jam, a cup of tea or coffee.11.00 &#8211; an apple.13.00 &#8211; 100 g of boiled chicken breast.15.00 &#8211; green salad, 100 g of cauliflower or broccoli, yogurt.17.00 &#8211; 1 pear.19.00 &#8211; a glass of orange juice or 1 orange.19.30 &#8211; tomatoes, baked potato with cheese, cottage cheese.</p>
<p>Day 67.30 &#8211; orange.8.00 &#8211; oat meal.10.00 &#8211; yogurt, a piece of black bread, a cup of tea or coffee.11.00 &#8211; an apple.13.00 &#8211; stewed vegetables.15.00 &#8211; 100 g of boiled fish, green salad and a slice of cheese.17.00 &#8211; 4 almonds, 3 hazelnuts, 1 walnut.19.00 &#8211; 2 fried eggs with mushrooms.19.30 &#8211; stewed vegetables, green salad.</p>
<p>Day 71.5 kilograms of apples for the entire day (divided into six meals).</p>
<p>As you can see this weekly diet meal plan is balanced and includes different types of food so that will be very easy to follow it.</p>
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