Abstract: A method of enhancing regional body fat reduction is disclosed. The method includes topically applying a fat reduction topical composition on a region of a human body where a regional fat reduction is desired for a treatment period, and administering an amount of a fat reduction oral composition daily during the treatment period. The topical composition includes hydroglycolic fluid extract of Palmaria palmata, Laminaria digitata extract, mannitol, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The oral composition includes synephrine, methylxanthine, chromium, a herbal combination having diuretic effect and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A process for preparing a refrigerated prepared meal that includes includes selecting food components from the group consisting essentially of a starch component, a meat component, a vegetable component, a sauce component, and a spice component. The food components are cooked and then mixed to produce a food mixture. The food mixture is packaged in a hermetically sealed container to form a packaged prepared meal. The packaged prepared meal is heated to a temperature of greater than 165.degree. F. The packaged prepared meal is cooled to a temperature of less than about 41.degree. F. The packaged prepared meal produced according to the present invention has a shelf life of at least 90 days when the packaged prepared meal is maintained at a temperature of less than about 41.degree. F.

Abstract: A process for preparing a refrigerated rice meal. The process includes mixing cooked rice with oil to form a rice mixture. The rice mixture is packaged in a hermetically sealed container to form a packaged rice meal. The packaged rice meal is heated to a temperature of greater than 165.degree. F. The packaged rice meal is cooled to a temperature of less than about 41.degree. F. The packaged rice meal produced according to the present invention has a shelf life of at least 90 days when the packaged rice meal is maintained at a temperature of less than about 41.degree. F.