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ArchivesIf you have missed some of our earlier issues, you can view past issues via the links below: This Month's Tip:"Boost Your Anti-Oxidant Intake" Chef Vanda: With all the great produce available this time of the season it's a great opportunity to give your body an anti-oxidant boost. The most common anti-oxidants are Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Selenium and Beta-Carotene. Here's a list of foods high in anti-oxidants: Vitamin C: Berries, Cantaloupe, Guava, Mangoes, Pineapples, Dark Green Vegetables (spinach, asparagus, broccoli), bell peppers, tomatoes, citrus fruits and their juices. Vitamin E - Dark leafy green vegetables, beans, lentils, split peas, sweet potatoes, soybeans, oatmeal, brown rice, nuts and seeds. Selenium - Vegetables, whole grains, wheat germ, seafood, salmon, onions, molasses, garlic, eggs, brown rice. Beta Carotene - Mangoes, cantaloupe, apricots, red and yellow peppers, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, Make this year the beginning of something great!
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Summer 2007 Newsletter From The Kitchen of
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Good Health Comes Easy When You Eat Your Veggies8 Irresistible Ways To Eat Cherries
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Good Health Comes Easy When You Eat Your Veggies by DietHealthFitness.com |
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The new food guidelines issued by the United States government recommend that all Americans eat between five and nine servings of fruits and vegetables each and every day. When you first hear that number, it may seem like a lot, but it is actually much easier than you think to fit that many servings of fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. For one thing, the shelves of the grocery stores are bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, vegetables and fruits are some of the least expensive, most nutrient rich foods in the supermarket. With all these fruits and vegetables to choose from, it is very easy to make these nutritious, delicious foods part of your daily meals and snacks. When you take into account how much a serving really is, it is actually quite easy to get five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. For instance, the recommended daily amount actually equates to two cups of fruit and two and a half cups of vegetables every day. When you consider how many fruits and vegetables are available, and how low the prices usually are, it is easy to reach this daily goal. One great way to get the nutrients you need from fruits and vegetables every day is to take full advantage of the variety of these foods available. Eating the same thing every day quickly becomes boring, so why not pick a variety of fruits and vegetables, in every color of the rainbow and in every conceivable shape, size and texture, to give yourself a varied diet every day. When shopping for fruits and vegetables, it is important to choose a variety of different colors. This is for more than purely artistic reasons. Different color fruits and vegetables have different types of nutrients, and choosing a variety of colors will help ensure you get all the vitamins and minerals you need each and every day.
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Finding new recipes is another great way to ensure you get those five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Everyone likes to try out new recipes, and these new recipes may just provide the impetus you need to eat all those fruits and veggies. New recipes can also provide you the important opportunity to try out some fruits and vegetables you have never tried before. For instance, everyone has eaten oranges, but have you tried kiwi fruit or mangos? How about spinach or kale? Trying new things is a great way to find new favorites while getting the best nutrition available. Many people mistakenly think that they do not need to eat five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day if they just take a vitamin supplement. Actually, nothing could be further from the truth. That is because fruits and vegetables contain far more than the micronutrients identified by science and synthesized in vitamin pills. While these micronutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E are important to good health, so too are the hundreds of other elements that are contained in healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. These elements are not available in any pill, they must be ingested through a healthy, balanced diet that contains plenty of fruits and vegetables. In addition, fruits and vegetables are much cheaper than vitamin pills. Fruits and vegetables are very inexpensive, especially when purchased in season and grown locally. In the long run, getting the nutrition you need from the food you eat is much less expensive, and much better for you, than popping those pills every day. So don't forget to get your five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day. It may seem like a lot, but you can meet this quite reasonable goal simply by including fruits and vegetables as snacks, as garnishes, as side dishes, and as meals.About the Author This healthy article is brought to you courtesy of http://diethealthfitnesstips.com where you can find many other articles about eating your veggies.
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Irresistible Ways To Eat Cherries by AJ Adams
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Luscious red cherries are more than just another berry. Containing among the highest antioxidant levels compared to most other fruits, its no wonder tart cherries are considered today's hottest antioxidant superfruit. They also contain 19 times as much beta carotene as strawberries and blueberries and are a good source of vitamins E and C, iron, folate, magnesium, potassium and fiber. Delicious cherries are versatile and can form a part of any meal including breakfast, soups, salads& sandwiches, entrees, side dishes and desserts. Freeze a batch of cherries and tuck into this delicious super-fruit anytime you fancy. Make yours a power breakfast: Drop your regular morning berries and swap them with a cup of dried tart cherries. Add them to oatmeal, pancakes, yoghurt or whole-grain cereal to give your day a powerful boost. Cherries on the run: Grab a mix of dried cherries and assorted dried fruit to get your necessary antioxidants on-the-run. Sensational salads & Super Sandwiches: Dried cherries add irresistible tang and zest to fruit salads, tossed salads, chicken salads and just about any kind of sandwich. |
Cherries n Grains: A handful of dried cherries can liven up your pasta, rice pilaf, couscous and risotto. Fizz up the fruit: Beat the heat on a hot summer's day with a refreshing glass of cherry spritzer, made by combining ice cold seltzer water with cherry juice concentrate. Cherry parfait: A bowl of low-fat vanilla yogurt mixed with handful of frozen cherries and a spoonful of granola is the perfect emergency snack to keep hunger at bay. Cherry smoothie: Blend cherry juice concentrate and frozen cherries with low-fat yogurt or skim milk for a sensational cherry smoothie that can be had any time of the day. Baked cherries: Cherry cookies, cherry cheesecakes, cherry muffins and cherry cakes - the list is endless. Substitute strawberries and blackberries with luscious red cherries for a new twist on an old recipe. About the Author
Another great healthy fruit is goji juice, sometimes called gogi juice: http://www.justgojijuice.com |
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Remedies for Bee Stings by Sharon Hopkins
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A bee sting is
very painful. To give you a sting a bee loses its life. It leaves a venomous
sac which has to be withdrawn immediately. These stings can be fatal if
proper measures are not taken. It is known that due to bee stings many
people have lost their lives. Swelling, itching and constant pain is what
you suffer due to the sting. There are allergic reactions too which can take
people's life. These are some of the severe reaction symptoms you can
identify. -Difficulty in Breathing -Dizziness -Anxiety -Speedy Heartbeat -Nausea, Cramps and Vomiting -Abdominal Cramps -Shock -Headaches When attacked, the first thing to do is to remove the venom sac that is left behind by the bee. Don't try to pull out the sac but rather scrape it off by a blunt object. By removing this sac the chances of spreading reduces marginally. Home Remedial Measures -Wash the area carefully with water and soap to heal the wound. -You can use an ice pack to cover the wound to prevent any swelling and inflammation. -You can make a paste of baking soda and water to be applied on the wound. Keep it for 15 to 20 minutes. -Dabbing small amount of household ammonia can provide relief. -Extract juice from plantain leaves which can be applied on the injured area. This may relieve you from the pain.
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-By rubbing
granulated sugar on the affected area can help you get rid of the scar due
to the wound. -Mix 1 tsp lavender essential oil and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Apply this mixture directly on wound except around the eyes. -By placing a raw onion on the wound it can draw the poison from the wound, helping you to get relief easily. -Jewelweed is another natural remedy to lessen itching and burning sensation of the wound. Apply the juice of jewelweed on the wood to get proper benefit. -Make a plaster of 1 tsp yellow dock leaf tincture and 2 tsp baking soda. Apply this mixture on the wound to reduce the allergic reaction of the sting. -By rubbing wet aspirin on the wound it will negate the burning and inflammatory sensations due to the venom. -A paste of vinegar, baking soda and meat tenderizer used on the wound helps you get relief from the pain very soon. -You can dab apple cider vinegar as soon as you remove the stinger. It prevents swelling and spreading of poison. -Thyme and rosemary mixed with vinegar are also very good to relieve pain. Warning: The reader of this article should exercise all precautionary measures while following instructions on the home remedies from this article. Avoid using any of these products if you are allergic to it. The responsibility lies with the reader and not with the site or the writer. About the AuthorSharon Hopkins is the webmaster of sites like Home Remedies which provides home based remedial measures for all times. Home Remedies for Bee Sting. Bee stings pain can be easily removed by simple home recipes.
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How to Survive Eating Out by Mario O'Reilly |
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Below are is a list of the best choices when ordering from any menu: 1) Steamed instead of fried 2) Brown rice instead of white rice 3) Wheat bread instead of white bread 4) Sauce and dressing on the side. Dip your fork into the sauce first then into the food. 5) At dinner exchange the potato or other carbohydrates with extra veggies
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6) No oil 7) Do not feel like you need to eat the entire meal. Plan on bringing a doggie bag home. 8) Drink two glasses of what before your meal and another 2-3 during your meal 9) No soda 10) Hold the mayo and cheese
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