Weight Loss Recipes

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Pumpkin is one of South Africa’s favourite vegetables. Most restaurants serve pumpkin and spinach as vegetable side dishes with main meals and all mothers buy it for their families.

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Pumpkin is one of South Africa’s favourite vegetables. Most restaurants serve pumpkin and spinach as vegetable side dishes with main meals and all mothers buy it for their families. There are many ways in which you can serve the great varieties of pumpkin available like butternut squash, herbert squash, “boer” pumpkin or red pumpkin, to mention just a few.

Not all types of pumpkin are in season and therefor available all through the year, so you have to use the one that is in season at a certain time. The most common and quickest way to prepare pumpkin is to boil it in a little bit of water, season lightly with salt and add some cinnamon. Otherwise you can mix the pumpkin with flour, salt and egg and bake “pampoenkoekies” in a little bit of oil, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve warm.

Another favourite recipe from times gone by, a truly traditional South African recipe, is “pampoenmoes”. You can either bake this in the oven or boil it in a little bit of water in a saucepan. This is a recipe worth trying:

Ingredients:
8 slices of white bread
Butter
Apricot jam
2 cups of pumpkin (1 butternut squash should do. Slice very thinly)
Salt
Sugar
Cinnamon

Method:
1. Butter the bread on both sides and spread apricot jam on the side facing up. Place one layer in an oven proof glass dish, jam facing up.
2. Cut the pumpkin thinly, season lightly with salt and place on top of the bread.
3. Mix the sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the pumpkin.
4. Repeat this until all the pumpkin and bread is used up, finishing with a layer of pumpkin. Dot a few extra clots of butter on the top.
5. Bake for 45 minutes to an hour in a pre-heated oven of 180°C

Serve the pumpkin hot with vegetables and maybe a lovely chicken dish, maybe a pie? This is a great dish to try and impress your friends with. It is very easy to make, so try it and see what happens!

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Want to help your body stay healthy? Eat a tomato!

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The tomato has been called many things throughout history: Peruvian apple, love apple, and even, by Americans at least, a vegetable. Today, however, this lovely fruit is fast becoming known as Superfood!

While not able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, this super hero of the nutrition world is able to do some pretty amazing things. For example, some studies show the tomato may help decrease the risk of prostate cancer, as well as breast, lung and stomach cancers. And the Herald Sun reported in 2003 that the yellow jelly around the seeds have yet another benefit: They may stop blood cells from clumping together, which sometimes leads to strokes and heart attacks.

What is it about this little red fruit that makes it so amazing? Lycopene.

Okay, so the word lycopene doesn’t sound very appetizing, but this powerful antioxidant is the chemical in tomatoes that not only is responsible for it’s red color, but also responsible for its disease-fighting powers.

Just ask an Italian. Italian cooking relies very heavily on tomatoes and tomato products. And, some studies have suggested that this heavy intake of tomatoes by Italians has resulted in a lowering of cancer of the digestive tract.

Now, you’re probably thinking you have to consume tons and tons of fresh tomatoes to enjoy any health benefits. Not true. In one research study it was reported that people who ate tomatoes at least every other day had greater lung capacity. And, the tomatoes don’t even have to be fresh! Again, research shows that the lycopene in tomatoes is more easily absorbed by the body if processed into ketchup, sauce and paste. So, not only are tomatoes a superfood, they’re an easy superfood to include in your diet.

Of course, fresh tomatoes are still beneficial, and packed with wonderful nutrients (not to mention delicious). Just remember the one rule of fresh tomatoes: don’t put them in the refrigerator. The refrigerator destroys not only the flavor, it also destroys the nutrients.

So, go ahead, do something good for your health tonight. Have a tomato.

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Bad eggs are rare but they do occur. Crack eggs into a separate bowl before mixing with other ingredients. If the egg shell from shattering when you crack the egg.

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Bad eggs are rare but they do occur. Crack eggs into a separate bowl before mixing with other ingredients. If the egg shell from shattering when you crack the egg.

First, find a flat surface and not on the floor, pour salt on the floor, heavily. Wipe it up fifteen minutes later. Salt will set up the upper part of your palm, between your thumb and middle finger. The egg will gently fall into the bowl as the shell spreads apart.

If you drop an egg on a flat surface.

Once the egg on the floor, pour salt on the floor, heavily. Wipe it up fifteen minutes later. Salt will set up the egg’s protein and make it harder to wipe off the bowl.

Bad eggs are rare but they do occur. Crack eggs into a separate bowl before mixing with other ingredients. If the egg shell from shattering when you crack the egg in the carton.

Many techniques are used for cracking open an egg. Their is an easy method you can use if you want t
o keep the egg is bad it will have an unmistakeable odor.

If you find an egg on a flat surface, you want to keep the egg in the carton.

Many techniques are used for cracking open an egg. Their is an easy method you can use if you want to keep the egg is bad it will have an unmistakeable odor.

If you find an egg stuck to the carton, fill the indentation with cool water and let sit for five minutes. The water will soften the dried egg white that is holding the egg is bad it will have an unmistakeable odor.

If you find an egg on a flat surface.
Once the egg in the upper half with your thumb and first three fingers.

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If you find yourself trying to come up with something for supper every night then check out this quick solution to get inspired when making meals for your family.

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Okay, now I need to ask do you find yourself making the same meals over and over and over? It seems like I get in a rut and fix the same foods on a rotating scale. Granted I have picky eaters in my family but not that picky.

I decided to do something about it. After reflecting on it for awhile I discovered the biggest problem with cooking supper was deciding what to make so I got out a notebook and started writing down meal ideas complete with side dishes. I even asked friends and family occasionally what they were having for dinner to get more ideas.

I had my daughter give me ideas too for her favorite meal choices and side dishes. She did a good job of coming up with things I hadn’t even made in a long time. I found that asking her when she was hungry seemed to help her creative juices come up with more ideas.

Now each week I have my little notebook of meal ideas and I decide on 8 of them and go shopping for the ingredients to make them. I then make a list and put it on the board of the 8 different menu choices and cross them off as I make them.

At the end of the week there is always one meal left over, I often find I didn’t make it because someone doesn’t like it much or it takes too long to prepare. I then make a little note in my notebook saying cook this when so and so won’t be home, or only put this on the supper list when you know you have time to make it.

I find I don’t dread cooking supper nearly as much, I have eliminated the quick run to the grocery store before making supper, and have made my life much simpler when it comes to cooking supper.

Because cooking takes so many nutrients and vitamins OUT of food, you automatically start feeding your body what it needs when you stop cooking food and start eating uncooked, nutrient-rich foods. A raw carrot has exponentially more nutrition than a cooked carrot.

Cooking also alters the chemistry of foods, often making them harder to digest. Why do we have so many digestive problems in this country? Because we’re putting foods into our bodies in a form that we weren’t designed to absorb. High fiber, high water content fresh produce abolishes constipation of the bowels, cells and circulatory system. Obstructions are cleared and blood flow increases to each and every cell in the body. Enhanced blood flow is significant for two reasons: as mentioned above, blood delivers nutrients and oxygen to living cells, and carries away their toxic metabolites.

Obesity is endemic in this country. The diet industry is more profitable than the oil companies. Why? Because the way we eat and prepare our food practically guarantees that we’ll overeat. Psychologists tell us that we overeat because our souls are hungry. But in reality, our bodies are hungry, even though we may feel full. When you start giving your body the nutrients it craves, overeating will cease.

Eating raw foods is a boost to your metabolism as well. It takes a little more energy to digest raw foods, but it’s a healthy process. Rather than spending energy to rid itself of toxins produced by cooking food, the body uses its energy to feed every cell, sending vitamins, fluids, enzymes and oxygen to make your body the efficient machine it was intended to be.

You’ll naturally stop overeating, because your body and brain will no longer be starving for the nutrients they need. A starving brain will trigger the thoughts that make you overeat. The brain and the rest of your body don’t need quantity; they need quality.

What should you feed your cat to make sure he or she will have the necessary nutrition? What is the ideal mix of food to help your cat live to the limit of it’s life span?
Tp answer these questions, one should look at the diet of a feline in it’s natural habitat. In the wild, a cat eats almost exclusively animal tissue. However, they would normally eat the entire body of the animal,
including it’s stomach contents, which has many nutrients that are simply lacking in an animals muscle tissue.
Another question many cat owners have is: Is fresh meat the best possible food for cats? Not necessarily. Fresh meat will not provide a balanced diet for a cat, as they are extremely protein dense while being very low in vital nutrients such as calcium.
Alternately, some cat owners have asked, “Is it O.K. to feed my cat an exclusively vegetarian diet?” The answer to that question is a clear cut no. Cats cannot produce the nutrients it needs from an exclusively vegetarian diet in the same way that humans can.
Being a highly specialized hunter, it has simply lost that ability during the course of it’s evolution.
Major skin problems are often the result of a deficiency in certain essential fatty acids which can be found in animal flesh alone.
Another problem is that a deficiency of the amino acid taurine, a vital building block for proteins in the body, which can cause both blindness and heart failure. Cats are simply born carnivores.
Is it o.k. to give a cat only dry food? According to petshub, the answer is yes, providing that you ensure that fresh water is available at all times.
Dry food is generally more convenient, hygienic, and affordable than canned or fresh food. It also exercises the teeth and reduces the buildup of tartar, which can grow into a severe problem in cats that are fed a soft and mushy diet.
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Choosing the best meal to serve as the main course for a dinner party is often a dilemma. Hosts and hostesses want to make sure that they do not serve foods to which the guests may have an allergic reaction and when dealing with different cultures, they want to make sure the food is not offensive. For example, you would not serve pork at a meal where some of your guests practiced the Muslim religion. You would not serve roast beef or chicken if you know that some of your gues…

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Choosing the best meal to serve as the main course for a dinner party is often a dilemma. Hosts and hostesses want to make sure that they do not serve foods to which the guests may have an allergic reaction and when dealing with different cultures, they want to make sure the food is not offensive. For example, you would not serve pork at a meal where some of your guests practiced the Muslim religion. You would not serve roast beef or chicken if you know that some of your guests are vegetarian.

Fish is a dish that always goes over well at dinner parties. Try a fish dish that is not common, such as halibut. The dinner party that earned me the best compliments was one at which I served a recipe called Snappy Halibut Skillet. Along with being easy to prepare, it is quite tasty. There are many variations of this recipe, but the one that my family and guests prefer is as follows. You will have to increase the recipe for the required number of guests. This one is based on a dinner party for 10 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 tsp. Thyme
2 1/2 lb halibut (allowing 1/2 lb. per serving)
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion chopped in small pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1 can stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup green onions

Sprinkle thyme on both sides of each halibut fillet and cook over medium heat in hot oil. Test the fish to see if it flakes easily with a fork. This will tell you that it is fried. Remove the fish to a warming plate.

Using the same skillet, cook the garlic and onion until they are tender. Stir the cornstarch into the stewed tomatoes and then pour the mixture into the skillet. Cook until thickened. Return the fish to the skillet and let it heat through with the sauce.

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Whether you barbecue on a popularly priced grill or a top-of-the-line, stainless, multiburner behemoth, there are some things that don’t change.

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What’s Under Your Grill?

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Whether you barbecue on a popularly priced grill or a top-of-the-line, stainless, multi-burner behemoth, there are some things that don’t change. Sparks, spills, grease and flare-ups are inevitable when cooking and eating in your backyard, whether it involves feeding the family or entertaining a crowd. Outdoor living can cause serious damage to a patio, porch or deck in which you’ve made a substantial financial investment and perhaps devoted many hours of labor. As outdoor rooms become increasingly popular, many decks and patios are getting bigger and more deluxe, which translates to more costly.

You can, however, invest a few dollars in a grill pad now to avoid spending thousands of dollars later replacing or repairing the damaged outdoor living surface. U.S. homeowners currently spend over $230 billion annually on remodeling and renovation, and a full third of that staggering amount is for outdoor amenities, with decks and patios a priority. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that more than half the 1.8 million new homes built have decks, patios or porches.

The “Original” Grill Pad is a lightweight, flexible, fiber-cement deck protector that is so durable it will outlast most grills. It is easily cleaned with a garden hose and “breathes” to minimize water buildup that can cause stains and even mildew on the expensive surface beneath it. You’ll want one under each of your outdoor heating appliances including grills, smokers, turkey fryers, chimeneas or firepits.

The pads are available in five designer colors to match any outdoor décor. Choose from a 30-inch round or a 30 x 42-inch oval or rectangle shape in Earthtone, Berry Black, Granite Grey, Big Green or Brick Red.

In addition, there’s now a Collegiate Edition. Currently, there are almost 50 college team logos available and more will be added soon. They are popular with college sports fans and alumni and make a great gift for just about any occasion

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What can independant health food stores offer over the run-of-the-mill chains? Advice from friendly staff is a start, but a wide range of good value makes shopping in a store lioke Boots Herbal Store, less of a chore and more of a fun adventure.

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Boots Herbal Store will help you make healthy living the way Mother Nature intended.

Established since the 1930’s, it is both well established and staffed by knowledgeable personnel.

Using only natural ingredients that are available all year round, Boots Herbal Store can help you make the right selections for your natural health diet.

Whether you are trying to gain muscle or lose weight, they are prepared to give you the right advice and to help you reach that goal without using quick-fixes and chemical compounds.

If you are trying to find a solution for your lack of energy or if you simply want to lose an extra few pounds, Boots Herbal Store will give you the right healthy products designed to help you reach that goal and make you and your body feel much better in the shortest amount of time possible.

They have been giving advice to people about their goals for years and it’s time that you asked your questions, so you can get started on a healthy diet now.

Boots Herbal Store will provide you with all the natural supplements and other natural remedies that you need to get started on the road to natural health; and at the same time, it will keep you on that objective with new health products that will make more determined to reach your goal.

Once you have tried natural health remedies, there will not be a need to go back to the old weight loss fads we have heard about dozens of times over. You will have access to real, effective remedies; and they will be far easier to implement and follow.

Boots Herbal Store is more than a place to find the foods of Mother Nature; it is the only way to realize that weight loss shouldn’t be as painful as the weight loss videos show us.

To find us, go to 5, Castle Walk, Newcastle, Staffs, ST5 1AN, or clink on https://ift.tt/2V4BNtK

Have you started hearing about the Raw Food Diet? It’s gaining popularity and buzz, not just as a diet to lose weight, but a diet for a long and healthy life. We eat so much in the way of processed food that we don’t even stop to think about what we’re putting into our bodies, and how far we’ve come nutritionally from our ancestral, agrarian roots.

A raw food diet means consuming food in its natural, unprocessed form. There are several common-sense rationales for why this is a good idea. Processing and cooking food can take so much of the basic nutritional value away. Think of some of the conventional wisdom you’ve heard about for years, such as: If you cook pasta just to the al dente (or medium) stage, it will have more calories, yes, but it will have more the nutritional value in it than if you cooked it to a well-done stage. Or you probably remember hearing not to peel carrots or potatoes too deeply, because most of the nutrients and values are just under the surface.

The raw food diet means eating unprocessed, uncooked, organic, whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, dried fruits, seaweeds, etc. It means a diet that is at least 75% uncooked! Cooking takes out flavor and nutrition from vegetables and fruits. A raw food diet means eating more the way our ancient ancestors did.

Our healthier, more fit ancestors. They cooked very little, and certainly didn’t cook or process fruits and vegetables. They ate them RAW. Their water wasn’t from a tap; it was natural, spring water. Maybe they drank some coconut milk on occasion.

Doesn’t it just make sense that this is how our bodies were meant to eat? It’s a way of eating that’s in harmony with the planet and in harmony with our own metabolisms. Our bodies were meant to work, and need to work to be efficient. That means exercise, certainly, but it also means eating natural, raw foods that require more energy to digest them.

In grade school everyone was taught the food pyramid and the different food groups that
make it up. It is recommended for a balanced and healthy diet to vary your diet and
follow the food serving suggestions from the pyramid. As adults, people rarely pay as
much heed to it if any at all. But once you have been diagnosed with diabetes it is time to
take a refresher course on the different food groups.

There is a food pyramid that is available specifically for diabetics known as the Diabetes
Food Pyramid. It is divided into six food groups just like the standard version. The way
the two pyramids differ is that the diabetic version lists foods together that have the same
or similar carbohydrate content instead of the regular version that does it by food groups
alone. This lay out makes it easier for diabetics to make food choices based on
information that can have a negative impact on blood glucose levels.

Some of the differences you will notice are that cheese is placed in the meat group
instead of the dairy group as a protein and the serving size will be equivalent to other
proteins in the same group. You will find starchy vegetables such as potatoes and corn in
the bread and grains section because they act in a similar manner by raising blood sugars.

Another difference is the actual serving sizes, especially in the bread and grains group. A
diabetic has to monitor the carbohydrate intake at each meal and it has been found that
smaller portion sizes are a good way to manage this.

You can get a copy of the Diabetic Food Pyramid from your dietician, doctor, or diabetes
educator. It is a good reference material to have on hand when you are planning your
meals.

(NC)-According to Health Canada, colour is not a reliable indicator that ground beef has been cooked to the temperature necessary to destroy harmful bacteria such as E. coli O157:H7. The only way to be sure a hamburger patty is cooked properly and safely is to use an instant-read food thermometer.
Studies show that the colour of cooked ground beef patties can vary considerably. At 71°C (160°F) a safely cooked patty may look brown, pink or some variation of brown or pink. The bottom line is that if you cook your burger to 71°C (160°F) and check it with an instant-read food thermometer, you can enjoy a safe, juicy burger.
To quickly and easily check the temperature of the burgers, just remove the patties from the heat source when they are almost done and insert an instant-read food thermometer sideways into the centre of the thickest burger. If the temperature registers at least 71ºC (160ºF), the burger is done, if not, continue cooking until a minimum temperature of 71ºC (160ºF) is reached.
Health Canada also suggests that consumers do not eat hamburger patties that are pink or red in the middle, unless a food thermometer has been used to verify the proper temperature has been achieved. This is especially important for people most at risk for foodborne illness since E. coli O157:H7, a bacteria that can be present in ground beef, can lead to serious illness or even death. Those most at risk include young children, the elderly, pregnant women and people whose immune systems have been weakened by cancer, kidney disease and other chronic illnesses.
For more information on food safety, visit the Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education Web site at www.canfightbac.org.
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Tips For Making Homemade Bread
There is nothing like homemade bread. Whether banana, pumpkin, white or whole wheat, the smell of a fresh, hot loaf can’t be beat.

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There is nothing like homemade bread. Whether banana, pumpkin, white or whole wheat, the smell of a fresh, hot loaf can’t be beat.

There are many reasons why you would want to make your own bread. If you have good pumpkin bread recipes or banana bread recipes, you can make a nice dessert or have a quick snack for the kids on hand at all times.
Baking your own white or wheat bread can help you save money on your grocery bill. Eating whole wheat bread will keep you healthier and may even help you lose weight.

You may want to consider supplying your family with homemade wheat bread all the time. The health benefits are many, especially if you are going to use fresh ground wheat. Eating a slice of bread made with fresh ground wheat is like taking a shot of vitamins.

What Is Wheat And Why Would You Want To Use It?

Wheat is the world’s most important grain crop and ranks first among the grains for its nutritional value. When used in its entirety, wheat is an excellent source of fiber and many critical B-vitamins.WheatB-vitamins. Wheat germ is one of the richest sources of vitamin E if used when freshly milled, before oxidation takes place.

The richest source of Vitamin E is found in the germ of the wheat kernel. Milled wheat loses its Vitamin E very quickly due to oxidization. This is the reason why the bread we buy really has nothing of value for us. It has been stripped of the vitamins provided in the wheat. Within about 72 hours of milling, 90% of over 30 nutrients are gone.

Families usually enjoy better health once they start baking bread with fresh ground wheat including significant improvements in sinus conditions, runny noses and colds. There have also been reports of reduced cholesterol counts, warts disappearing, acne clearing and a host of other wonderful benefits. Of course there are the obvious benefits of adding more fiber to your diet, but remember to drink a lot of water when you increase fiber.

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Nutritionists say that those looking for a healthier diet would do well to follow the guidelines of a diabetic diet–balance protein and carbohydrates and choose fats wisely.

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The Skinny On Fat, Diabetes And Canola Oil. When sauteing, use just enough canola oil to keep the food from sticking to the pan.

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Nutritionists say that those looking for a healthier diet would do well to follow the guidelines of a diabetic diet-balance protein and carbohydrates and choose fats wisely.

Fat is necessary to help your body absorb certain vitamins, keep you warm and give you energy. It also helps keep blood sugar levels more consistent when eaten with carbohydrates. But it’s important to choose the right kinds of fat.

Recent studies suggest that replacing saturated fat with monounsaturated fat and omega-3 fats may be a more effective way of lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. These fats protect against heart attacks and strokes by helping to lower “bad” LDL cholesterol and control blood glucose.

Canola oil provides a balance of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and omega-3 fats. And it has the lowest amount of saturated fats of any commonly used vegetable oil-half as much as olive oil. It also has a mild flavor that allows other ingredients to shine through.

To start eating better, try this healthy fish dish that is full of flavor yet simple to prepare.

Cumin-Crusted Fish

2-3 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp thyme

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp lemon pepper

1 lb white fish fillets (cod, halibut, etc.)

2 tsp canola oil

2 Tbsp chopped parsley

Lemon or lime wedges

1. In a small bowl, mix together cumin, thyme, paprika, salt and lemon pepper.

2. Rub spice mixture on both sides of fillets.

3. In a large skillet set over medium heat, heat canola oil. Add fish fillets and cook until browned on both sides and fish is opaque in center.

4. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately with lemon or lime wedges.

Yield: 4 servings

Per serving: calories 130, fat 3.5 g (saturated 0 g), cholesterol 100 mg, protein 22 g, carbohydrate 1 g, fiber >1 g, sodium 410 mg.

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High-quality bell peppers, summer squash and cucumbers may not have arrived in the farmer’s markets yet, but they’re crisp, fresh and abundant at the supermarket–and most likely imported from Mexico.

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High-quality bell peppers, summer squash and cucumbers may not have arrived in the farmer’s markets yet, but they’re crisp, fresh and abundant at the supermarket-and most likely imported from Mexico.

Many people don’t realize that Mexico exports far more than just chiles, avocados, tomatoes, limes and other produce you think of as being in Mexican food. Bell peppers in several colors, summer squash in many varieties, and different varieties of cucumbers are just as commonly available from our warm and sunny neighbor to the south.

Mexico has exported high-quality produce to the U.S. for more than 100 years. All Mexican produce undergoes strict quality and safety assurances before it crosses the U.S. border, so you can know it’s safe and fresh. Plus, it’s healthy: Red, yellow and orange bell peppers are high in beta-carotene and vitamin C. Standard-sized cucumbers are just 39 calories each. And yellow squash and zucchini are an excellent source of magnesium.

Try these vegetables in salads this month, or sliced on sandwiches, or in a stir-fry. You can even use summer squash and red bell peppers in your salsa.

Zucchini & Red Pepper Salsa

2 pounds zucchini (look for small to medium ones)

2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and cut into a small julienne

1/2 cup peeled, seeded and diced cucumber

2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Trim and dice zucchini, and place in a medium bowl. Add julienne of red pepper, cucumber, red onion and chiles. Dress with olive oil, lime juice and salt, and toss to incorporate. Gently stir in cilantro and serve with yellow or blue tortilla chips, round slices of jicama, or thin slices of French bread. Makes 8 servings.

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Just about everybody loves cheese. Loaded with calcium and protein, the “real thing” makes so many dishes more appealing, and mellow, nutty, smooth-melting Jarlsberg is particularly versatile, a family favorite.

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Just about everybody loves cheese. Loaded with calcium and protein, the “real thing” makes so many dishes more appealing, and mellow, nutty, smooth-melting Norwegian Jarlsberg-America’s most popular specialty cheese-is particularly versatile, a family favorite.

Made from part-skim milk, it’s naturally low in calories, sodium and fat-newer Jarlsberg Lite, also great for snacking and cooking, has 50 percent less fat than regular Swiss.

Try this super simple Asparagus Rolls recipe-a surefire party idea. Here are a few other easy, creative, absolutely delicious uses for either classic Jarlsberg or Jarlsberg Lite.

• Roll cheese slices around fresh fruits or raw vegetables.

• Add cubes to salads and pastas-warm or cool.

• Shred on vegetables and into sauces.

• Enhance stuffings for meat, poultry or fish.

• Enrich egg dishes.

• Shred into mashed or “smashed” potatoes.

• Grill with peppers, squash, potatoes.

• Top burgers-beef, turkey or salmon.

• Make hors d’oeuvres, wraps and sandwiches galore.

2006 marks the 50th anniversary of Jarlsberg cheese-and the 125th of its source, Tine B.A. Norwegian Dairies, a farmers cooperative. One way to celebrate is to discover tasty new ways to give your menus pizazz-and a nutritional boost.

Asparagus Rolls With

Ham and Jarlsberg

12 clean asparagus spears

12 thin slices lean ham

1 cup grated Jarlsberg cheese

Boil asparagus in lightly salted water 1 minute. With slotted spoon, dip spears in ice water to preserve color; drain on paper towels. Wrap a slice of ham around each spear and place on baking sheet lightly sprayed with oil. Sprinkle spears liberally with Jarlsberg and brown in 450° oven about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Serving suggestions: Place on grilled country bread brushed with olive oil and garlic and topped with chopped tomatoes plus a bit of sea salt, if desired.

Cheese, glorious cheese is just delicious when included in this Asparagus Rolls With Ham and Jarlsberg recipe.

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For everyone who’s been on a diet themselves or knows someone who’s been on a diet, you know how bland the food can be sometimes. With foods like rice cakes it’s no secret why you lose weight, if the foods taste like carboard.

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Mediterranean Diet, diet, weight loss, health, fitness

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For everyone who’s been on a diet themselves or knows someone who’s been on a diet, you know how bland the food can be sometimes. With foods like rice cakes it’s no secret why you lose weight, if the foods taste like carboard.

For everyone who’s had this experience there is hope. You should look at the Mediterranean Diet. The Mediterranean Diet isn’t a new fad or quick loss weight scheme, in fact it’s been around for over 40 years. However it’s taken science that long to fugure out what it was and why it works. The Mediterranean is a diverse region that is made up of 16 countries along the Mediterranean Sea. Countries like France, Spain, Italy and Greece have diverse and different cultures. While the foods are different on a nutritionally level they share many similarities. They contain lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. Wine is consumed in moderate amounts daily. Eggs are consumed in moderate amounts, and foods like poultry, fish and dairy are consumed on a limited basis.

However as many nutritionists and scientists are discovering one of the keys to the Mediterranean Diet is the oils. Plant based oils are extensively used throughout the region, with olive oil being the most popular. Olive oil is a monounsaturated fat, which means it’s good for the body and does things like lower your cholesterol. Do to the rich fats in the foods and those used in the cooking the foods of the region are known for the full rich textures and flavors that they have. In fact it’s these fats which give the foods a luxurious “mouth feel”. However eating foods rich in fats is not without some sacrifices, as fats have more than double the amount of calories of similarly sized portions of protein or carbohydrates. Learning to manage and control your portions is a key aspect of anybody who wants to follow the Mediterranean Diet.

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For those of you who were born within a certain time frame, Julia Child’s PBS broadcasts and her subsequent cookbook, The Joy of Cooking, became the standard by which many explored and expanded their love of food.

Keywords:
recipes, home cooks, video, social network, food, cooking, videos, community, chefs, cooks, international food, ethnic food, upload

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IPTVRecipes.com blows the doors off Ms. Child – no offense intended.

Everyday more food enthusiasts, professional chefs and home cooks are uploading their videos to their 1 GB of free space (per recipe) to highlight their food selection, prep work and recipe completion for their favorite (or, new-found) dish.

Once you register, you’re not limited to the number of free recipes you can upload; and, 1 GB equates to 35 minutes to one (1) hour of you on the ‘net – depending upon the resolution.

Become the star of your own kitchen with MyKitchen, interact and exchange recipes and favorite kitchen tools and techniques, post to the IPTVRecipes.com Forum and utilize all that’s available, with 100 % user-generator content, for free.

Not since fire was discovered has there been such a universally-available community to enjoy, relish (pun intended) and share your culinary information and innovations.

Just as Julia did, you can speak directly to your viewer’s as you wisk your way through a soufflé, toast with your favorite wine while you’re telling the tidbits of your traditional turkey; or, beef-up your best bouillabaisse as you sip your beer-of-choice.

With IPTVRecipes.com, food-related businesses, food lovers, professional chefs and home cooks, finally, have a spectacular, elegant, free vertical social network where y’all can fully interact, broadcasting your recipes from your kitchen; and – coming soon – directly to your home via IPTV!

With all due respect to the extraordinary contributions of Ms. Child – IPTVRecipes.com will – knock your knishes off!

Is there a connection between Fast food and obesity?
The answer to the above question is a big yes! Research scientists say that
“fast foods increase the risk of obesity in regular consumers by encouraging intentional overeating.”
Fast food and obesity are closely linked. Studies have shown that fast foods are very high in energy density (the amount of calories different foods contain weight for weight) and these high density foods can cause people to accidentally eat more calories than they need.
A typical fast food meal has an energy density 150% more than an average traditional meal. A fast food meal contains many more calories than a similar-sized portion of a healthy meal.
Many supermarket ready-meals and convenience foods are also very energy dense. To stem the tide of obesity, it’s important that we don’t just swap one unhealthy meal for another.
Fast foods also contain high amount of sodium(salt), oil, refined sugar and refined flour which are no good to the body. This combination of the foods is the most health harming and causes obesity.
Ayurveda medical science says that refined sugar causes obesity, acidity, dental cavities, osteoporosis, high cholesterol levels, migraine, kidney deseases etc. and leads to metabolic disorders.
Fried fast foods cause acidity and indigestion. Refined flour is made by removing the outer cover of the grain. This reduces the nutritional value of the grains by removing fibre. Foods deficient in fibre give rise to constipation and irregular bowel habits.
Many diet and weight loss programs which advice fast foodS for weight loss are greatly mistaken in their approach.You are advised to always keep away from such fad diet plans.
Health and weight loss can be easily achieved by following a healthy weight loss program which recommends lots of health foods like fresh fruits,vegetables etc. in your daily diet.
You can get more cutting edge fat burning secrets in my Free 5day email ecourse by subscribing to my newsletter at: www.eweightlosstips.com

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Which backpacking food is best is just an opinion, of course, but there are reasons why some foods are better than others.

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backpacking food,backpacking foods,backpacking

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Maybe your favorite backpacking food is a freeze-dried turkey dinner. There really is no “best” backpacking food. There are reasons to bring certain foods, though. Here are ten foods, and the reasons you might want to consider them.

1. Nuts. This is one of the most calorie-packed foods you can take. That means less weight to carry. With lots of protein and other nutritonal benefits, nuts are one of the best backpacking foods.

2. Olive oil. Add a little to your soups or dip bread in it. The best of the oils health-wise, you can eat it before sleeping, to stay warm, because fats generate heat when digested.

3. Trail mixes. Any mix with raisins and nuts is great for backpacking. Vitamins, minerals, protein, and the best reason – convenience.

4. Corn products. Tortilla chips or corn nuts are convenient, and they don’t seem to cause the tiredness that potato chips and other simple carbohydrates can cause.

5. Ramen noodles. When you need a hot meal fast, there isn’t much that’s better.

6. Instant coffee. A necessity for caffeine addicts, and it’s good to have a stimulant available for emergencies.

7. Wild edible berries. Learn to identify a few, and you’ll have a nutricious excuse for a break along the trail.

8. Instant sports drinks. Pour a little in your water bottle and shake. Replacing electrolytes doesn’t get more convenient.

9. Instant refried beans. When you want sustained energy, eat beans.

10. Your favorites. Having your favorite foods can help salvage a rainy backpacking trip spent in the tent.

Always consider the nature of the trip when you choose your backpacking food. Hot meals are much more important in cold climates, and convenience is king, if you want to make miles. A bottle of rum might even be appropriate, if it’s a trip wih friends.

If you are interested in putting your cooking skills
into a career that involves “putting on the Ritz” then
catering may be a career choice for you.

Cooking can be fun, but, catering can be a full fun
filled experience.

Catering not only involves cooking, it involves and
aptitude to create a masterful display of food for
many, many people.

Caterers work long and hard hours, often on weekends,
but, the right candidate for this career will love it.

As the head caterer, you will meet with your client,
help him/her decide on a menu. This menu may consist
of appetizers, drinks, entrées, buffets or sit down
meals, and deserts.

You may be asked to put on a beautiful display of
tables with glamorous china, silverware, crystal and
more.

The creative possibilities are enormous.

You have the challenge and thrill of knowing that
putting on a good catered event will be remembered by
all of the guests that attend.

Your name will be remembered for the good or the bad
presentation you serve. Although stressful, the
challenge to make it an event to remember can be a
great and wonderful experience.

If catering is on your mind, then culinary training
may be a good place to start. Get familiarized with
what is expected of a caterer and what can make a
catered event one to remember.

A great career choice for the person who loves to cook
and who loves to entertain; with a career in catering,
you get to have the best of both worlds.

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For many people, the estimated 73 million dogs in America aren’t just pets, they’re family members.

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Tail-Wagging Trends: Four-Legged Family. Members Enjoy Pet Food With Epicurean Polish

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For many people, the estimated 73 million dogs in America aren’t just pets, they’re family members. In fact, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA), 78 percent of owners consider their dog an “equal member” of the family. Thus, pet parents want to ensure their dogs are not only healthy-but happy.

The latest innovations in pet products and services evidence the growing humanization of pets trend-from couture clothing, puppy showers and spa treatments to new family-style food for dogs made with real, wholesome ingredients. In 2005, more than $35.9 billion was spent on pets in the U.S., $14.5 billion of that on food alone.

“One of the biggest trends we’re seeing among pet owners is the desire to feed their dogs the way they feed themselves-choosing food that is made with real, high-quality ingredients that offer the perfect balance of taste and nutrition,” says Steve Crimmins, vice president of dog food marketing for Nestlé Purina PetCare Company.

To meet this demand, Beneful brand dog food, one of the most successful premium dog foods on the market, looked to highly involved pet owners to create their ideal dog food from virtually a farmer’s market buffet of real ingredients.

Beneful nutritionists then adapted the recipes to ensure they provided complete and balanced nutrition for dogs and puppies. The result is the introduction of the first-ever prepared meals for dogs that add epicurean polish to pet food. Beneful® Prepared Meals™ offers family-style food for dogs made with real, wholesome ingredients including succulent real meat and poultry, wild rice, barley, pasta, spinach, green beans and carrots.

The new pet food is available in eight varieties that are packaged in a clear, ready-to-serve, resealable plastic container-a packaging first in the pet food industry. Now pet owners can see the quality of the product they are purchasing in the pet food aisle and the difference is clear.

Super Green Foods
Super green foods are derived from young cereal grasses such as wheat, barley, rye, oats and alfalfa, as well as spirulina, chlorella, kelp, dulse and other sea vegetables. Perhaps the most nutrient-dense foods on earth, these grasses are richer in nutrients than spinach, broccoli, eggs and chicken in virtually all categories including protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, carotenoids and vitamin E.
Super green foods are the only foods in the vegetable kingdom that enable animals to continually maintain their weight, strength and optimal health even if consumed alone. They abound in unidentified growth factors, powerful antioxidants, immune boosters and many other health enhancing nutrients.
Super green foods are a category of phytonutrient-rich nutritional products derived from green plants, algae and cereal grasses. Green superfoods contain high concentrations of natural chlorophyll and are harvested seasonally to take advantage of high potencies of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes. Green superfoods are a natural source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, plant sterols and other nutritional constituents. There is no better natural source of vitamins than green superfoods. They are safe, effective and the perfect adjunct to your daily diet.
Benefits
• naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes
• contains antioxidants and chlorophyll
• safe and effective

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Super green foods are derived from young cereal grasses such as wheat, barley, rye, oats and alfalfa, as well as spirulina, chlorella, kelp, dulse and other sea vegetables. Perhaps the most nutrient-dense foods on earth, these grasses are richer in nutrients than spinach, broccoli, eggs and chicken in virtually all categories including protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, carotenoids and vitamin E.

Keywords:
green food, super green foods, chlorophyll, blu-green algae, spirulina

Article Body:
Super Green Foods
Super green foods are derived from young cereal grasses such as wheat, barley, rye, oats and alfalfa, as well as spirulina, chlorella, kelp, dulse and other sea vegetables. Perhaps the most nutrient-dense foods on earth, these grasses are richer in nutrients than spinach, broccoli, eggs and chicken in virtually all categories including protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese, vitamin C, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin B12, carotenoids and vitamin E.

Super green foods are the only foods in the vegetable kingdom that enable animals to continually maintain their weight, strength and optimal health even if consumed alone. They abound in unidentified growth factors, powerful antioxidants, immune boosters and many other health enhancing nutrients.

Super green foods are a category of phytonutrient-rich nutritional products derived from green plants, algae and cereal grasses. Green superfoods contain high concentrations of natural chlorophyll and are harvested seasonally to take advantage of high potencies of naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes. Green superfoods are a natural source of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, plant sterols and other nutritional constituents. There is no better natural source of vitamins than green superfoods. They are safe, effective and the perfect adjunct to your daily diet.

Benefits
• naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, amino acids and enzymes
• contains antioxidants and chlorophyll
• safe and effective

I just signed the lease on my very first apartment, and will be moving in next month. I got a pretty good deal on a truly fantastic place, and am very excited about everything right now! To make things even better, my parents are giving me a bunch of their old living room furniture and have agreed to let me take my bedroom set, so I don’t have to worry about spending money on those things. In fact, all I have left to do is outfit my kitchen with dishes, silverware, a coffee maker, and some pots and pans.

I figure the pots and pans will leave the biggest dent in my wallet because I plan on purchasing stainless steel cookware instead of the cheaper stuff. This might not seem like a sound decision for me to make, especially since money is tight right now. But I know that stainless steel cookware is tougher and lasts longer than coated aluminum products, so I will actually end up saving money. I would rather just buy one quality set now than have to go through two or three cheaper sets in the same time frame.

I’ve already started shopping for stainless steel cookware online, and have found that I have a lot of different options to choose from. For example, I can go with a basic cooking set that consists of just a few pieces or I can spring for a professional set that contains every type of pot and pan that I would ever need. In addition, I can choose from name-brand stainless steel cookware, or go with a relatively obscure manufacturer in order to save a few bucks.

Either way, there are plenty of websites that offer discount stainless steel cookware for both commercial and personal use. I’ve seen some incredibly good deals out there, and am sure that I’ll be able to find something to my liking. I might even be able to buy All-Clad stainless steel cookware, which most people agree is the absolute best on the market today. The regular retail price for All-Clad certainly reflects its elite status, but I’ve seen it listed for 75% off at some websites.

Anyway, I still have a month left to make my final decision on which set of stainless steel cookware I should buy, so I’m not in too much of a hurry here. For now, I’m just happy to have a better idea of what’s out there and how much money I’ll need to save up for my purchase.

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If you are hosting an outdoor event this summer, you should start planning now. A catering company that knows how to plan and cater to outdoor events will help make your party an enjoyable success.

Keywords:
outdoor event catering, private catering, corporate catering, food

Article Body:
Spring has finally arrived in Toronto and, suddenly, it is time to start planning your outdoor events. Maybe you host an annual barbecue, or have a one-time celebration planned, like a wedding or family reunion, but, with a precious few months in which to hold an outdoor event in Toronto, the sooner you start planning the better.

As a host, you want everything to be just right, not only to make the event enjoyable, but memorable too. There’s a lot to consider; location, date, entertainment, etc.. However, as any party planner will tell you, there’s nothing more important than the food and refreshments for the success of a party, outdoors or indoors.

Think of it this way; if you planned an outdoor event with great entertainment, all the right people and you got the nicest weather, it might still be considered a failure if the food and refreshments were not right. On the other hand, a plain barbecue, with great food and refreshments, will probably be a success and fondly remembered by your guests.

With so much riding on what food and which drinks are served, it’s no wonder more hosts are turning to outdoor event catering to make sure their party is a success. Having your event catered add a special touch to your party and make it a memorable success.

The right outdoor event catering company will do more than make sure you have a delicious menu and refreshing drinks. They will help you plan your party, provide serving staff and make sure you have everything you need, from cutlery to tents, so all you have to do is enjoy the time with your guests.

The problem is, how do you know which outdoor event catering company in Toronto is the right one for your party? Ida’s Kitchen has successfully catered outdoor parties and barbecues all over Toronto and the GTA.

Twenty-one year old Lydia Garcia faces an imminent dilemma- poverty or acne. Lydia religiously uses three herbs to keep her skin clear and she’s always on the prowl for supplements to augment her health. Just last week she read that the Chinese herb astragalus enhances the immune system. And now, Lydia ponders, “I think I want to take dandelion root and ginseng to ease my menstrual cramps.” Yet Lydia’s salary as a receptionist barely covers her fanatical consumption of supplements.
You don’t have to spend a fortune on supplements when food provides all the nutrients you need to have clear skin. Herbs and supplements that provide support for clean skin typically offer the following benefits:

Boost the immune system
Enhance stress management
Cleanse the blood and liver, and
Aid in skin repair

A well-chosen diet can prove just as advantageous as supplements and herbs.
Foods that boost the immune system

-Vitamin C
Oranges, grapefruits, papaya, green peppers, tomatoes, strawberries, broccoli

-Vitamin E
Almonds, sunflowers seeds

-Zinc
Wheat germ, black-eyed peas, lean beef, crab, oysters

Foods that enhance stress management

-Vitamin B6
Legumes, whole grains, chicken, pork, bananas

Foods that cleanse the blood and liver

-Garlic, onions, turmeric, cayenne pepper, aloe vera juice, watermelon

-Bulk-producing foods
Oatmeal, apples, oranges, bran cereals

Foods that aid in skin repair

-Protein
Nonfat dairy, beans, meat, poultry, fish, nuts

-Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Sardines, herring, salmon, tuna, walnuts

-Selenium
Onion, garlic

Although herbs and dietary supplements offer a broad spectrum of benefits to the skin, it’s no fun looking fabulous if you can’t afford to go anywhere. So, save some cash and eat you way to clear skin.
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I have been on the hunt for good slow cooker recipes for a long time, and I can’t seem to find anything that I like. I guess it is because I am very picky about what I like to eat, and many of the recipes that I come upon have something in them that I just can’t stomach. I am still searching though, and I hope to come up with at least ten of them that are really good and really easy to throw together. There are just days when I know I have a lot of work to do and I would rather spend my free time with my little girl than by cooking a meal.

Slow cooker recipes are everywhere, and you can find them with a simple search online. The most common type are recipes for stew, but they all seem to have the same ingredients. The problem that I have is that I do not like cooked onions, and if a recipe calls for them, I won’t make it. My husband thinks I’m being silly, but I just can’t eat them. I like them raw on a burger or hotdog, but I cannot stand to have them in slow cooker recipes. Unfortunately, this cuts down my options quite substantially.

You may not be as picky as I am, and if that is the case, you should have no problem finding slow cooker recipes that you will love to make for your family. For the most part, you simply add the ingredients to your cooker, turn it on and let it go all day. You shouldn’t even have to stir it. You can even find great slow cooker recipes in your local grocery store. They have kits that are already put together and you usually find them in the freezer section. All you have to do is dump the contents into your crock-pot and turn it on. It doesn’t get much easier than that.

I may end up having to find slow cooker recipes that I can alter. Though this might take some doing, I’m sure there is something I can do. I am not a chef, but I do know how to experiment, even if it means ordering pizza a few nights when a few of my creations have not worked out like I had hoped they did. In the mean time, I will continue to search for slow cooker recipes that might be able to be used, and perhaps try a few from the grocery store.

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Here’s the newest way to serve up some fun at breakfast. Turn everybody’s favorite fluffy pancakes into scrumptious Cookie Pancakes.

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Sleepyheads Love Cookie Pancakes. Delicious cookie pancakes are even more fun topped with jam or whipped cream.

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Here’s the newest way to serve up some fun at breakfast. Turn everybody’s favorite fluffy pancakes into scrumptious Cookie Pancakes. Think of the happy possibilities–Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes, Snickerdoodle Pancakes, Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes, with aromas guaranteed to get your sleepyheads out of bed and racing to the breakfast table.

All you do is add a few fresh ingredients to pancake mix and then get creative. The best news? These cookie pancakes are so delicious, your family can either dress them up with jam or whipped cream, or keep it simple on busy mornings and just grab some to go.

Breakfast has never been more fun!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Pancakes

2 cups Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix

1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

1/4 teaspoon salt

11/4 cups milk

1 egg

3 tablespoons melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla

In medium bowl, stir together pancake mix, brown sugar, chocolate chips and salt. Add milk, egg, butter and vanilla. Stir with a whisk until blended. For each pancake, pour 2 tablespoons batter onto lightly greased and preheated 375°F griddle (medium heat). Cook 11/2 minutes per side, turning only once.

Snickerdoodle Cookie Pancakes

Prepare chocolate chip cookie pancakes as directed, substituting 1 teaspoon cinnamon for the chocolate chips. Serve pancakes with additional butter and sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar topping.

Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes

Prepare chocolate chip cookie pancakes as directed, substituting 3/4 cup rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned) for the chocolate chips and adding 2 teaspoons cinnamon.

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Food poisoning is a sepsis(The presence of harmful microorganisms or associated toxins in the blood and tissues), that is caused by consuming foods that are contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, toxins, viruses, prions or parasites. These contaminations are normally as a result of improper handling, storage or preparation of food.

Keywords:
food poisoning, food poisoning symptom, food poisoning treatment, sign of food poisoning, food poisoning remedy, salmonella food poisoning, food poisoning cure, food poisoning and pregnancy, food pois

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Food poisoning is a sepsis(The presence of harmful microorganisms or associated toxins in the blood and tissues), that is caused by consuming foods that are contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, toxins, viruses, prions or parasites. These contaminations are normally as a result of improper handling, storage or preparation of food. Pesticides added to food can also add in the likelyhood of consumption of the viruses. Contact that Pests, such as flies and cockroaches have with food, further increases the change of contamination.

Because symptoms often don’t occur for several hours after the contaminated food is eaten, it is hard at times to ‘pin the tail on the donkey’ and figure out exactly where it came from. Initial Food Poisoning symptoms generally include: vomiting, diarrhea, fever, nausea, abdominal pain, headache or tiredness. Typically our body is able to recover by itself from the poisoning, after a short period of time. In rare cases, especially with babies and pregnant women, food poisoning can result in permanent health problems, and in even more extreme cases, death.

The time that passes between the food consuption and the actual presence of the virus, is known as the incubation period. During this period microbes are passed through the stomach and into the intestine where they attach the cells that line the intestinal wall. They then being to multiply.

Practicing good hygiene during the three stages of food preparation(before, after, during), can greatly reduce the chance of food poisoning. Be smart about your health and take the necessary precautions when working with food.

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Saving money – is something we would all like to do. Whether you are struggling to manage day to day or earning a six figure salary.

There is one thing we can all save on. The one thing we all do, every day, several times a day…. Eat! …. Find out how a Crock Pot can Save You.

Keywords:
crock pot,slow cooker,recipe,budgeting,saving,money,cooking,food,meals

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Saving money – is something we would all like to do. Whether you are struggling to manage day to day or earning a six figure salary, saving is something we all think about.

There is one thing we can all save on. The one thing we all do, every day, several times a day.

We all … Eat.

And food these days can be so expensive. It is quite easy to go to the grocers and spend your entire weeks pay just on food. Meat especially can put a hole in anyone’s budget.

After a long day at work, the last thing you want is to spend the rest of the day in the kitchen preparing dinner. So the quick option is often just to fry or grill up some steak. But this is expensive. And frying those cheaper cuts of meat – ugh!

You have heard the old saying ‘tough as old boots’.

They end up so tough, that even if you do manage to eat them; you will be lucky not to chip a tooth or dislocate a jaw; both of which cost even more.

How about if you could save money on your food bill and save hours in the kitchen at the same time?

Well the solution for you is . . . the Crock Pot.

It allows you to turn those cheap meat cuts into not only edible, but absolutely delicious meals. And, does it all, while you are at work.

This is not some new gimmicky thing you see in info-commercials on late night television. This is a real kitchen appliance that has been around since the early 1970’s.

It uses low heat and a slow cooking method which tenderizes the meat.

Just put the vegetables and meat in the pot in the morning on the way to work and come home to the delightful aroma of dinner ready in the evening.

Save money – the cheapest meat cuts are the best ones to use, they are full of flavor and appreciate the long cooking time.

Happy Crock Cooking
Lisa – “The Crock Cook”

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There’s a simple and tasty way to round up healthy meals and corral great taste. Delicious ranch dressing adds a touch of the Old West to almost any meal.

Keywords:
Round Up Some Flavor Ranch dressing can add an Old West flavor to foods such as Grilled Steak Panini.

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There’s a simple and tasty way to round up healthy meals and corral great taste. Delicious ranch dressing adds a touch of the Old West to almost any meal.

Now you can get great ranch naturally. Litehouse Ranch Dressing has no preservatives, no MSG and, because it’s made with heart-healthy canola oil, no trans fats, which have been linked with a greater risk of heart disease.

That means you can make healthy recipes that can still get your little dogies to come stampeding to the dinner table. Grilled steak panini with ranch dressing can be a hit with kids and adults. Serve it as a hearty lunch meal, cut up as appetizers or with a tossed salad and a side of corn for dinner.

Grilled Steak Panini

4 slices sourdough or artisan bread

1/2 pound steak

4 roasted red peppers

1/4 cup Litehouse Homestyle Ranch, Rustic Ranch or Jalapeno Ranch Dressing

Grill, broil or panfry steak until the degree of doneness is reached. Allow to cool 5 to 10 minutes. Slice against the grain or diagonally and set aside. Preheat panini press, George Foreman Grill or skillet. Spread Litehouse Ranch Dressing on bread, using more as needed. Layer 1/2 the sliced steak and top with 2 roasted red peppers. Grill approximately 2 to 3 minutes. If using a skillet, turn and grill on other side. Makes 2 servings.

Lunch during a weekend doesn’t have to be boring. The person can spice this up by adding some ribs aside from the burgers and hotdogs served from the grill.

The key to a good rib barbecue is the preparation phase. The person should first go to the market to get some ribs that have more meat and less fat. Since ribs rarely come without fat, this can later be sliced before throwing this in the grill.

The ribs can be purchased in full or half rack. The person can buy or less which really depends on how many people will be attending the cookout.

The person should also have the right ingredients ready such as ketchup, pepper, garlic, salt, mustard and honey. The ribs can be marinated in the mix for about two hours or longer depending on the preference of the cook before cooking.

The pan should then be prepared. The person can use charcoal if this is not an electronic griller. This should be left at low heat for 90 minutes and then the fun can begin.

The ribs can be placed in one by one. This should be turned over from side to side to ensure that this is cooked. The remaining sauce from the mix should be brushed on the ribs. A faster way of cooking this will be to close the lid of the grill then checked from time to time.

The person can check if this is cooked by piercing a fork on it. No blood is a sign that the rib is ready to be served on the table. The mix can also be used a sauce for those who want to more taste to the meat.

The person can add some mash potatoes and other vegetables as sidings. It is better to cook more than less for those who want to have another serving. This will save time in preparing a new batch for those who want to fill that empty stomach.

There are two ways to enjoy ribs. The first is to experiment with various sauces or just buy a different brand each time to have a unique taste at the table. The second will be getting a cook book or the internet to learn other techniques of cooking this.

This will surely make the cookout an exciting and anticipated event every weekend that will be enjoyed by all.

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Entertainment-coupon-book.net provides 2006 entertainment coupon book with discount.

Keywords:
entertainment coupon book, entertainment coupon book register, 2006 book coupon entertainment, 2006 entertainment book, coupon online entertainment book

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We generally spend up to 40 percent of our food dollar out the home which is quit a smart money to spend like this and that can really put a bit effect on anyone’s budgets. Now cut off your restaurant bills with a restaurant coupon.

Now it’s very easy to save money on your restaurant bills with restaurant coupon. Restaurant coupon book are easily available in restaurant itself or you can get it online. Number of website offer you online coupon book where you can get all the list of restaurant with address if given where you can use your restaurant coupon.

In restaurant coupon book has got hundreds on coupon for fast food, causal and upscale restaurant. Which make your vacation full of fun and enjoyment? Some of coupon book has schemes like buy one and get one free it’s like in single price we are enjoying double. Isn’t it’s great.

Restaurant coupon is like a boom for a traveler as they spend more while traveling as they stay far from home so they prefer to go out for food and have their meal at restaurant.

Now you can enjoy your food in expensive restaurant with your family and love ones, which is a great thing as we rarely take our family with us for a treat at restaurant.
This coupon is easily available at restaurant or gets it from online site. With a summer approach take an advantage of restaurant coupon books with your family and save much on your eat out.

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Almost every woman suffers with premenstrual syndrome at one time or another. The symptoms are familiar: mood swings, cramping and bloating, trouble sleeping. Fortunately, alternative therapies and dietary changes are now providing many women with relief.

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PMS, premenstrual syndrome, food diet, natural remedy, natural food remedy, natural food, nutrition

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Almost every woman suffers with premenstrual syndrome at one time or another. The symptoms are familiar: mood swings, cramping and bloating, trouble sleeping. Fortunately, alternative therapies and dietary changes are now providing many women with relief.

Reducing salt, alcohol and caffeine for a few days before your period should help with the bloating and mood swings. Some women have been helped by limiting sugar during this week as well. Be sure to get plenty of vitamin B-6, which can be found in green leafy vegetables, nuts, fish, poultry and potatoes. Vitamin E has also been found to have a positive effect on premenstrual symptoms.

Research has shown that the consumption of fat increases estrogen levels, so reducing the amount of fat that you consume will help normalize estrogen levels and ease premenstrual syndrome. Increasing your intake of whole grains and fibers will help your body to eliminate the excess estrogen in your system. Combine the two and you have a powerful weapon against cramps and bloating.

Calcium has also shown significant results when used to treat premenstrual symptoms. Taken with manganese and vitamin D, calcium aided in concentration, reduced cramping, bloating and mood swings. You can get plenty of dietary calcium in green leafy vegetables and legumes.

Evening primrose oil has also been used to treat premenstrual syndrome. It is rich in omega 6 fatty acids that seem to act as an anti-inflammatory in the body, helping relieve cramps. These fatty acids are found in salmon, mackerel and tuna as well as safflower, sunflower and grapeseed oil.

Before turning to prescription or over-the-counter medications for premenstrual syndrome, try making some dietary changes. You may get to feel better quickly, without resorting to popping pills!

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Looking for more natural ways to help with the symptoms of menopause? Many herbal remedies can relieve and even eliminate the common symptoms of these conditions.

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menopause, natural remedy, food diet

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Looking for more natural ways to help with the symptoms of menopause? Many herbal remedies can relieve and even eliminate the common symptoms of these conditions.

During menopause, women often experience uncomfortable symptoms. Hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, irregular, changes in bleeding and loss of sexual desire are some of the most common. Recently, studies have shown that hormone replacement therapy is not as safe as originally believed, so many women are looking to natural remedies with a great deal of success.

Black cohosh has been used for centuries to help women with menopausal symptoms, and is most effective in treating hot flashes. It seems to have some ability to mimic estrogen in the body, relieving the hot flashes and mood swings that plague so many women.

Limiting caffeine will help with your symptoms as well. Herbal teas, and using onion, garlic and lemon instead of salt should help as well. One study at UCLA noted that garlic halted the advance of heart disease in post-menopausal women.

Soy, shown to be beneficial in so many areas, helps with menopausal symptoms as well. Soy has a natural estrogen-like compound that helps balance hormones. Chickpeas, lentils and tofu will provide the same benefits. Complex carbohydrates like brown rice will also help regulate the amount of estrogen in your system.

Ensuring that you are receiving a sufficient amount of essential fatty acids by eating oils, nuts, seeds and oily fish will help relieve vaginal dryness and keep the skin supple.

More and more women are seeking alternative therapies for symptoms of menopause. Try these simple and natural food remedies today.

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It can be great fun to enjoy a picnic with family and friends and many “cool foods” make it easier.

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Refrigerated Treats Can Make For A Cool Event

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It’s always a great time to get “Back to Cool” and enjoy a picnic with family and friends.

The refrigerated dairy aisle of your local grocery store can be a great source for tasty, convenient selections for your outdoor gatherings, such as cheeses, breads, jello, dips, puddings, yogurts, juices and much more.

Try ideas like these for a very tasty picnic:

• Make an easy, scrumptious potato salad with convenient refrigerated potato selections.

• Create and bake delicious snacks with refrigerated bread dough and shredded cheese.

• Stock up on a variety of yogurt flavors and pack fresh fruit for dipping.

• Try the many dips and sour cream selections and bring plenty of fresh vegetables to the picnic.

• Remember the individually packed cheese slices to top grilled hamburgers or to enjoy as simple snacks.

• Don’t forget the whipped toppings to make any dessert special.

While you are planning your menu, also plan for a safe picnic. Food spoilage and cross-contamination are real concerns when eating food outdoors in warm weather. Be sure to follow these tips from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) to ensure your picnic is a healthy one:

• Bring water for preparation and cleaning, or pack clean, wet, disposable cloths or moist towelettes and paper towels for cleaning hands, surfaces and utensils.

• It’s important to keep hot food hot and cold food cold during the picnic.

• Carry cold perishable foods in an insulated cooler packed with ice or frozen gel packs. Make sure raw meat and poultry are wrapped securely to prevent juices from cross-contaminating.

• If bringing hot take-out food such as fried chicken, eat it within two hours of purchase or plan ahead and chill the food in the fridge before packing in an insulated cooler.

• Don’t stock the cooler until immediately before leaving from home. Keep the cooler in the coolest part of the car when traveling.

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A cookbook with detailed directions, including prep and cooking times, an help even novice cooks navigate the kitchen with confidence.

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Recipes Cooks Can Trust And Love

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Many cookbooks these days are long on dazzle and flash, and short on good recipes that we can instantly trust and love.

New York Times best-selling author Phyllis Pellman Good gives us recipes that include ingredients we already have on hand or can easily buy-recipes that are easy, foolproof and will make our families smile.

Good’s series of slow-cooker cookbooks, “Fix-It and Forget-It,” sold more than 6 million copies! Now, her new “Fix-It and Enjoy-It! Cookbook” (Good Books, $15.95) offers readers even more tried-and-true, welcome-home recipes for stovetop and oven cooking.

A collection of more than 675 recipes submitted by at-home cooks from around the country, the “Fix-It and Enjoy-It! Cookbook” features mouthwatering favorites such as “10-Minute Meatloaf” and “Frozen Mocha Cheesecake.” Each recipe includes its prep and cooking times.

Here’s an appetizer recipe taken from the new book:

Cheese and Shrimp Strudel

Makes 16-18 slices

1 half of a 17.25-ounce package (1 sheet) frozen puff pastry, thawed

11/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion

1 cup (4 ounces) cooked shrimp, chopped, or 4.5 ounces canned shrimp, rinsed, drained and chopped

1 egg, beaten

On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry to a 10″ x 18″ rectangle.

Place rectangle of pastry on a lightly greased, large baking sheet.

In a medium-sized bowl, stir together cheese, sour cream, onion, shrimp and half the beaten egg (about 2 tablespoons).

Spread the mixture length-wise down half of the rectangle. Brush edges of pastry (using pastry brush) with some of the remaining beaten egg.

Carefully fold dough over the filling and seal edges with the tines of a fork. Brush top and sides of strudel with remaining egg.

Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from oven and cool 20 minutes before slicing. With a very sharp knife, slice slightly on the diagonal.

A cookbook with detailed directions, including prep and cooking times, can help even novice cooks navigate the kitchen with confidence.

On all packaged food that you buy, there is a food label that includes important
information to a diabetic. You need to learn how to read them properly and know what
the different numbers and percentages mean to you and your diabetic diet. Below is an
overview of the basic information you need to know about food labels.

Whether you are counting carbohydrates, are following the exchange diet, or you are on
the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet you can increase your chances for success
by reading your food labels and understanding what they mean.

The ingredient list is a good place to start before looking at the numbers in the food label.
Where is sugar on the ingredient list? The closer it is to the beginning of the list the more
of it is present in the food. That goes the same for all ingredients; manufacturers list the
ingredients in order of the amount that is in the product. If there are things in your food
that do not work well for your blood sugar on the list it should be avoided or eaten in
moderation.

Look at the serving size and compare that to the number of carbohydrates is in a serving.
Most servings of carbohydrates for a diabetic are 15 grams. If one serving is higher than
15 grams you will have to eat less than the suggested serving size to stay on track with
your meal plan.

Sugar-free foods may grab your attention as something safe and yummy to add to your
shopping cart. But look at the carbohydrate count first. Most foods that are made sugar-
free using artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes have higher carbohydrate counts.

Check the fat content too, look for a low percent of your daily intake and ideally it will be
monounsaturated as opposed to polyunsaturated or saturated fats.

When you start eating more raw foods, you may find you’re not as thirsty or don’t need as much water or other beverages as you normally do. There are several reasons for this.
First of all, raw foods, such as raw fruits and vegetables have a higher volume of water in them, so your body is getting the hydration it needs from foods.

This doesn’t mean you should stop drinking water or juices. You don’t want to adopt some of the more radical elements of the raw food trend. First and foremost, listen to your body. It will tell you what it needs. If you’re overweight, sluggish, tired, depressed, your body might be telling you to make some dietary changes, and raw foods might be one way to alleviate some physical disorders.

But if you’re overweight and have symptoms of Type II diabetes, overwhelming thirst can be one symptom. When you start consuming more raw foods, with a higher fiber and moisture content, you may start to lose weight, and that can go a long way to reducing your blood sugars.

If you’re not overweight, or don’t have Type II diabetes, you still might find you’re not as thirsty as you normally are. First of all, if you’re drinking water and juices, you’re not consuming caffeine, which is so dehydrating and makes you thirstier. And by not consuming as much in the way of cooked foods or especially highly processed foods, which have astronomical sodium counts, you won’t be as thirsty either.

By consuming more raw, uncooked food, and pure water and fruit juices, you’re putting your body into balance. Keeping sodium to normal levels found in foods means you’ll start to require a more balanced amount of water. Don’t think of this as changing or taking away. Think of it as adding balance, and it will make the process of eating healthier much easier.

What’s the largest organ in your body? It’s your skin! It provides a protective covering for the other organs of the body. It changes to regulate your internal body temperature. And it’s a good indicator of overall health and well-being.

People spend thousands of dollars on skin preparations to make your skin look vibrant and glowing. They’re all topical products – products that we put on top of our skin. But if we spent just a fraction of the money we spend on these preparations on RAW FOODS, we’d begin to see an immediate change in the texture of our skin.

When you eat raw foods, you put more of the essential vitamins and amino acids your body needs into it. You’re also adding moisture – naturally. Raw foods have a much higher moisture content than cooked foods, simply because the cooking process takes out so much essential moisture.

Your skin is a mirror of what’s going on in the rest of your body. And when your organs and blood are fed the nutrition they need to function properly, that shows in your skin. Get your vitamins and moisture from foods like apples and carrots. When you do, then phrases like “inner beauty” and “inner glow” will be applied to YOU. Your skin is what’s presented to the rest of the world and healthy, glowing skin makes the best first impression.

When you start adding raw foods to your diet, things will just naturally fall into place. You’ll feel better. You’ll look better. People will react to you more positively. You’ll have so much more energy for your work, your friends, and your family. And this kind of energy is a self-perpetuating thing. You don’t need self-help books and expensive moisturizers and plastic surgery.

When your body and skin are getting their essential nutrition with raw, uncooked foods, you’ll look and feel your best, NATURALLY!

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For many people, dessert is the best part of any meal. But even in these health-conscious times, it’s still possible to satisfy a sweet tooth with quick and easy confections.

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Quick And Easy Everyday Desserts. Creamy yogurt dip can be a terrific accompaniment to all sorts of fresh-cut fruit, cookies and cake.

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For many people, dessert is the best part of any meal. But even in these health-conscious times, it’s still possible to satisfy a sweet tooth with quick and easy confections. All it takes is some yogurt and fresh-cut fruit.

Yogurt is a terrific way to get vitamins, calcium and other nutrients in a smooth, creamy treat. It’s also an excellent accompaniment to fruit, complementing the natural sugars of pineapple or orange with a touch of tartness.

One yogurt product that’s perfect with fruit is Litehouse Yogurt Fruit Dip. It comes in three popular flavors: Vanilla (with all-natural flavor), Chocolate (made with real Hershey’s chocolate) and Strawberry (made with real strawberries). These delicious refrigerated dips are low in fat and contain no preservatives. They can be enjoyed throughout the day or in these simple dessert ideas that combine a variety of fresh seasonal fruit.

• Cookie Pizzas: Set out packaged or homemade sugar cookies, vanilla, chocolate and strawberry Litehouse Yogurt Fruit Dips and bowls of your favorite fresh fruit, such as bananas, peaches, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, pineapple and grapes. Ask family or friends to top a cookie with the yogurt dip, then any combination of fruits for a one of a kind dessert pizza.

• Berry Wonderful Cake: Drizzle slices of pound or angel food cake with strawberry Litehouse Yogurt Fruit Dip and top with fresh strawberries, blueberries and/or blackberries.

• Fruit on a Stick: Thread chunks of fresh fruit on wooden skewers, alternating colors, textures and flavors of the fruit. Serve with any flavor Litehouse Yogurt Fruit Dip. For a change of pace, try grilling fruit such as pineapple slices, peaches or mango before serving.

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Using proper food storage is very important to your health and your family’s health. It is up to you to provide proper storage solutions for every type of food that comes into your home. This is no easy task. If you plan to store large amounts of food, you need to have the room. It is also important to realize that foods go bad quite easily and quickly. Taking the time to find the right solution to your food storage needs can even help you save money.

Purchasing And Stori…

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Food containers

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Using proper food storage is very important to your health and your family’s health. It is up to you to provide proper storage solutions for every type of food that comes into your home. This is no easy task. If you plan to store large amounts of food, you need to have the room. It is also important to realize that foods go bad quite easily and quickly. Taking the time to find the right solution to your food storage needs can even help you save money.

Purchasing And Storing

It is quite important for you to purchase foods that are in good condition especially if you will have them in your home for a long period of time. This is especially true for foods that will not last for long, such as fruits and vegetables that are purchased fresh.

But, you can also package them to keep them lasting longer. For example, fresh produce such as vegetables and fruits can be canned or purchased and placed into a vacuum sealing to keep them fresh much longer.

For meats, it is important to use them within their date or to freeze them. You should freeze them properly without defrosting them more than once to use. You can also use a vacuum sealer to do this work as well.

Having Enough Room

One of the biggest problems that many have when it comes to food storage is that it is hard to find enough room in our kitchen cabinets for the products that we purchase. In order to have enough room, you can think outside the box. Using your fridge and freezer effectively is one thing. You can store canned goods in boxes in a cool location as well. You can add bins or containers to your kitchen as well.

Using proper food storage means keeping everyone happy and healthy!

Macaroni is a product of wheat prepared from a hard, clean, glutenous grain. The grain is ground into a meal called semolina, from which the bran is excluded. This is made into a tasty dough by mixing with hot water in the proportion of two thirds semolina to one third water. The dough after being thoroughly mixed is put into a shallow vat and kneaded and rolled by machinery. When well rolled, it is made to assume varying shapes by being forced by a powerful plunger through the perforated head of strong steel or iron cylinders arranged above a fire, so that the dough is partially baked as it issues from the holes. It is afterwards hung over rods or laid upon frames covered with cloth, and dried. It is called by different names according to its shape. If in the shape of large, hollow cylinders, it is macaroni; if smaller in diameter, it is spaghetti; if fine, vermicelli; if the paste is cut into fancy patterns, it is termed pasta d’Italia. Macaroni was formerly made only in Italy, but at present is manufactured to a considerable extent in the United States.

Good macaroni will keep in good condition for a long time. It is rough, elastic, and hard; while the inferior article is smooth, soft, breaks easily, becomes moldy with keeping. Inferior macaroni contains a large percentage of starch, and but a small amount of gluten. When put into hot water, it assumes a white, pasty appearance, and splits in cooking. Good macaroni when put into hot water absorbs a portion of the water, swells to nearly double its size, but perfectly retains its shape. It contains a much smaller amount of gluten.

Do not wash macaroni. Break into pieces of convenient size if it is long. Always put to cook in boiling liquid, taking care to have plenty of water in the saucepan (as it absorbs a large quantity), and cook until tender. The length of time required may vary from twenty minutes, if fresh, to one hour if stale. When tender, turn into a colander and drain, and pour cold water through it to prevent the tubes from sticking together. The fluid used for cooking may be water, milk, or a mixture of both; also soup stock, tomato juice, or any preferred liquid.

Macaroni serves as an important adjunct to the making of various soups, and also forms the basis of other palatable dishes.

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For many people, their pets are their best friends who deserve the best care possible. This includes feeding them a high-quality food to ensure they are getting all the nutrition they need to be healthy inside and out.

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Pet Owners Embrace Natural Food Trend

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For many people, their pets are their best friends who deserve the best care possible. This includes feeding them a high-quality food to ensure they are getting all the nutrition they need to be healthy inside and out.

Last year, U.S. consumers spent nearly $15 billion on food for their pets, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association. And as more people choose organic and natural foods for themselves, they are also choosing natural foods for their pets. Industry research shows that natural and organic pet food products are growing at 20 percent a year.

That growth promises to be even stronger with the arrival of natural pet foods on supermarket shelves. Previously, such foods were available only from pet specialty and natural food retailers.

Purina One Natural Blends, launched in March, is the first natural pet food with broad national distribution in grocery stores and mass merchandisers, as well as pet specialty retailers.

“The growth of natural products is making its way to the pet food aisle, as more and more responsible owners are making the same healthy food choices for their pets as they are for themselves,” said Warren Eckstein, an internationally known pet and animal expert and Purina One spokesman.

Purina One Natural Blends dog and cat food is made with high-quality, natural ingredients formulated to deliver a healthy difference in pets’ energy level, skin and coat, teeth, gums and digestion. The line features Chicken and Oat Meal and Lamb and Barley formulas for dogs and a Chicken and Oat Meal formula for cats. The ingredients are carefully selected for their nutrient content and steam-cooked at the start at an optimal time and temperature to help maintain vitamins, minerals and flavors, according to the manufacturer.

All include protein sources to help support strong muscles; whole grains for digestive health; and omega fatty acids from natural sources, including canola and soy oils for healthy skin and coat.

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New upgraded online food safety information will better serve educators and consumers seeking information to help reduce risk of food-borne illness.

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Partnership for Food Safety Education Unveils New Evolution of Popular Consumer Education Website

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The national Fight BAC!® campaign’s upgraded on-line food safety information better serves educators and consumers seeking information to help reduce risk of foodborne illness.

“The Partnership’s website, www.fightbac.org, is widely utilized by consumers, educators, dietitians and public health officials across the United States,” says Shelley Feist, Executive Director of The Partnership for Food Safety Education. “Our goal is to make our materials fully accessible, knowing two-thirds of adults turn to the Internet for basic safe food handling information.”

Despite recent declines in outbreaks of several bacterial foodborne diseases, foodborne illness continues to afflict tens of millions of people each year. Experts agree that education on basic safe food handling is vital to reducing incidence. The Partnership’s national consumer study reveals that much progress has been made increasing awareness of safe food handling practices, but more work remains to be done.

“Our research shows a direct link between high awareness of safe food handling recommendations and actual proper food handling practices,” says Tim Hammonds, Chairman of the Partnership for Food Safety Education. “By improving our online offerings we hope to contribute to increased awareness of proper food handling, ultimately reducing risk of foodborne illness nationwide.”

Fully searchable, the new website is more user-friendly, providing important safe food handling recommendations at a glance and updated downloadable fact sheets, brochures and other materials for consumer and educator use.

The Fight BAC!® campaign empowers consumers with four simple safe food handling practices they can use to reduce their risk of becoming ill: Clean, Separate, Cook and Chill. BAC!, the campaign’s “bacteria mascot,” is the invisible enemy who tries his best to spread contamination wherever he goes.

It’s very hard to beat that wonderful char-grilled flavor that only the outdoor cooking equipment can provide. I am talking about the old-school charcoal grills. You know, the ones you used as a child. I completely got addicted to the grilled meats and vegetables. The smoky flavor sets my taste buds at ease. What is your favorite dish to grill up? I am going to go with shrimp and vegetable skewers. Yum! Can’t you just taste it right now with some Cajun grill rub on it? That makes for a magnificent meal. This past summer I probably made use of my Weber grill and outdoor cooking equipment about once a week. That’s probably a tad more than the typical family. As for the fall, I will use it much more. I am a cool weather nut. Just give me 60 degrees for most of the year and I will be stoked. The main thing I love about grilling outdoors and the outdoor cooking equipment these days is the vast selection. I mean just take a gander at what is on the market these days. It’s truly amazing. You can basically purchase an entire kitchen for outdoors. That’s the kind of outdoor cooking equipment a guy like me dreams of.

Probably some of the finest outdoor cooking equipment I have come across is online. The website, Frontgate.com has an awesome selection of stuff like this. Now, keep in mind that the upper-scale outdoor cooking equipment can cost you a pretty penny. It all depends on how much you love it.