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A Working Mother's Lunch

Sooner or later, every working mother realizes the importance of having a solid support system in place. As a young working girl, living in Clapham and before my engagement to Prince Andrew, I subsisted on black coffee and ill-balanced meals. As a result, I became a weak, jittery wreck, completely wired. I used to feel faint in the middle of the day through lack of food. I was always dieting, at least when I wasn't bingeing. Thankfully, I have since learned the importance of finding time to eat three balanced meals each day. I have also learned that the road to happiness is not paved with a thin body, and no one need struggle alone when it comes to weight. Now, I turn to my old friends and new Weight Watchers friends to provide support when I need it.

Serves 4

Gorgonzola and Pear Pizza
Arugula and Watercress Salad
Fresh Tangerines* Gorgonzola and Pear Pizza

Makes 4 servings 1/2 pound prepared pizza dough
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large pear, thinly sliced
1/3 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese

1. Spray the grill rack with nonstick cooking spray; prheat the grill.
2. On a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into fourths; roll out each inot rounds 1/8" thick. Carefully place the dough directly onto the grill rack; brush the tops with the oil. Grill until the dough bubbles on the top and begins to char on the bottom, about 2 minutes; turn over. Divide the pear and cheese over the crusts; cover the grill or tent with foil and grill until the cheese melts and crust is crisp, 3-5 minutes.

Per serving: 282 Calories, 6 G Total Fat, 2 G Saturated Fat, 8 MG Cholestrerol, 423 MG Sodium, 49 G Total Carbohydrate, 4 G Dietary Fiber, 8 G Protein, 74 MG Calcium. Points Per Serving: 5

Tip
If you find whole-wheat pizza dough, which gives a crisper crust than white-flour dough, it is ideal with these toppings. Ask for it at your local pizzeria or bakery.

Arugula and Watercress Salad

Makes 4 servings 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
1 bunch watercress, cleaned and coarsley chopped 1 small bunch arugula (about1/4 pound), cleaned and coarsley chopped 1 carrot, shredded

1. In a small bowl, mix the mustard and garlic; whisk in the honey and vinegar.
2. In a large salad bowl, mix the mustard and garlic; whisk in the honey and vinegar.

Per serving: 46 Calories, 0 G Total Fat, 0 G Saturated Fat, 0 MG Cholestrerol, 37 MG Sodium, 10 G Total Carbohydrate, 1 G Dietary Fiber, 2 G Protein, 88 MG Calcium. Points Per Serving: 1

Tip
Remove all of the thick, woody stems when cleaning fresh watercress.

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