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Vegetarians

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:11:27 +0000

A vegetarian diet focuses on plants for food. These include fruits, vegetables, dried beans and peas, grains, seeds and nuts. There is no single type of vegetarian diet. Instead, vegetarian eating patterns usually fall into the following groups:
• The vegan diet, which excludes all meat and animal products
• The lacto vegetarian diet, which includes plant foods plus dairy products
• The lacto-ovo vegetarian diet, which includes both dairy products and eggs (more…)

Family Meals

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:29:11 +0000

Family meals are a comforting ritual for both parents and kids. Children like the predictability of family meals and parents get a chance to catch up with their kids. Kids who take part in regular family meals are also:
• more likely to eat fruits, vegetables, and grains
• less likely to snack on unhealthy foods
• less likely to smoke, use drugs, or drink alcohol
In addition, family meals offer the chance to introduce your child to new foods and to act as a role model for healthy eating. (more…)

The Nutmeg

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:11:05 +0000

The Arabs were the exclusive importers of the spice to Europe up until 1512, when Vasco de Gama reached the Moloccas and claimed the islands for Portugal. To preserve their new monopoly, the Portuguese (and from 1602, the Dutch) restricted the trees to the islands of Banda and Amboina. The Dutch were especially cautious, since the part of the fruit used as a spice is also the seed, so that anyone with the spice could propagate it. To protect against this, the Dutch bathed the seeds in lime, which would prevent them from growing. This plan was thwarted however, by fruit pigeons who carried the fruit to other islands, before it was harvested, scattering the seeds. The Dutch sent out search and destroy crews to control the spread and when there was an abundant harvest, they even burned nutmeg to keep its supply under control. (more…)

The useful act to the black tea

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:00:16 +0000

Black tea is currently the most popular in the US, enjoyed mainly as iced tea. The fame of black tea is mainly due to the invention of the tea bag in 1904 by NYC tea merchant Thomas Sullivan. Recent studies have shown that black tea provides equal health benefits as its green cousin. Adagio Teas continues to sell the finest loose black tea you’ll find, and now offers many varieties in a convenient gourmet tea bag as well. (more…)

The diamonds of good food

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:56:04 +0000

Chocolate truffles are traditionally made with “ganache” shaped into rough spheres by hand and covered in cocoa powder. The powdery coating and imperfect shaping of the confections make them appear similar to dirt covered truffles - the famed culinary fungi. Chocolate truffles are easy to prepare at home and make irresistible desserts that will make you a welcome guest at any holiday party. (more…)

Special steamed Clams

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:39:54 +0000

Ingredients:
4 quarts cherry-stone clams, shells scrubbed
1 cup diced plum tomatoes
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 sweet onion, minced
1 Tablespoon minced parsley
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco hot sauce, or to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup clam juice (or water)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 slices prepared thick-cut garlic bread
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Green diet

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:30:37 +0000

A diet based more on plant-based foods than meats and dairy can lead to extra years of healthy living. This very same diet reduces environmental damage and farm animal suffering. Eating Green brings to bear the science on a greener diet and its impact on the environment. The choices we make about what we eat each day really can have some major environmental consequences. It’s easy to forget about the energy, water, chemicals and effort used to produce everyday food items like chocolate bars, soft drink or a packet of chips. Not to mention the fuel burnt getting these items to you. In an age when you can walk into a cafeteria and ask for the “low-carbon meal” special, eating green is no longer just the dream of hemp. It is a reality. (more…)

Meat buying

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:07:44 +0000

Making healthier choices when buying meat
• Ask your butcher for a lean cut.
• If you’re buying pre-packed meat, check the label to see how much fat it contains and compare products.
• The chicken, without the skin, because these are lower in fat.
• Try not to eat too many meat products such as sausages, salami, p?t? and beefburgers, because these are generally high in fat. They are often high in salt too.
• Remember that meat products in pastry, such as pies and sausage rolls, are often high in fat. (more…)

The Okra

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:31:22 +0000

Okra pods grow from two inches in length up to eight inches, with the smaller size offering the tenderest, most pleasing flavor. The larger pods tend to become woody and tough. Some have described the flavor of okra as something between an eggplant and asparagus. Neither seems fitting. Okra’s flavor stands above any comparison. When cooked, the texture is soft and the flavor delicate, with the seeds adding delightful character.
If you plan to grow okra in your garden, plant several seeds or seedlings in the early spring for a good summer harvest. Throughout the summer, check the plants daily, harvesting the pods while they are small, two to four inches in length. Okra is available throughout the year in many markets, especially markets that sell Middle Eastern items, but its peak season is summer. (more…)

A healthy nutrition

Asya — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 10:12:09 +0000

Healthy eating is not about strict nutrition philosophies, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, and keeping yourself as healthy as possible – all which can be achieved by learning some nutrition basics and incorporating them in a way that works for you. By developing your own plan for healthy eating, you’ll be able to expand your range of healthy choices to include a variety of delicious. Using guidelines and tips for creating and maintaining a satisfying, healthy diet, you can learn how to approach food in a smarter, healthier way. (more…)

The Fats and Cholesterol

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:33:08 +0000

Eating some fat is necessary. It is an important source of concentrated energy - it has more than twice as many calories per ounce as sugar, starch or protein. Fats help carry fat- soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. In addition, a specific type of fat found in plants is essential for proper functioning of our bodies. Fats can also make food taste better, aid in cooking, and help keep the hunger pangs away. The total amount of fat you eat, whether high or low, isn’t really linked with disease. What really matters is the type of fat you eat. (more…)

Pesticides and Herbicides

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:26:36 +0000

More than a million preschoolers consume at least 15 pesticides a day in food, according to our latest study of government data. Some 324,000 kids age five and under exceed federal safety standards every day for just one neurotoxic insecticide, methyl parathion. Methyl parathion is the most toxic organophosphate insecticide approved for use on food. It’s so toxic that the EPA’s “daily” safe dose for the compound is 0.000025 milligrams per kilogram of human body weight. A 154-pound person would exceed the EPA daily dose by eating less than two one-millionths of a gram of the chemical (002 milligrams). Some apples and peaches are so contaminated with methyl parathion that a kid can exceed the government’s safe daily limits with just two bites. A 154-pound adult eating such an apple would ingest only half of the current safe daily dose, whereas it would put a 44-pound child 67 percent over his or her “safe’ limit”. (more…)

Asparagus Risotto “Ecstasy”

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:14:32 +0000

Asparagus Risotto ingredients list:
2 lb of asparagus.
1 shallot, chopped finely.
3 oz of rice.
2 oz of butter.
1 cup of dry white wine.
4 tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Salt and pepper (more…)

Eat safety this summer

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:56:37 +0000

Summer is the season when food poisoning is most likely to occur, according to the American Dietetic Association. Since harmful bacteria don’t take a vacation, be extra vigilant about preparing, transporting, and serving food this summer.
So What’s Happening When You Experience Symptoms? (more…)

One cream soup

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:50:18 +0000

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cubes chicken bouillon
ground black pepper to taste (more…)

Fruit dessert

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:21:09 +0000

Ingredients:
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 can (8.25 ounces) water-packed sliced peaches, drained
1 can (8 ounces) water-packed pineapple chunks, drained
4 tablespoons shredded coconut, toasted (more…)

Healthy Fish diet

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:09:30 +0000

Fish diet to avoid being beaten up, thrown out of their social group - and getting eaten as a result. Fish is an excellent source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which may improve cholesterol levels as well as help you lose weight. The American Heart Association recommends eating at least two servings of fish a week. Including fish in your diet can promote better health and weight loss because fish is low in fat and calories. Sea food contains an abundance of essential minerals - iron, zinc, iodine and selenium. (more…)

Eat more fish!

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:03:57 +0000

For more than 20 years, the fish consumption advisory has helped Minnesotans choose which species of fish to eat and how often in order to minimize their risks from contaminants in fish while gaining the many health benefits from eating fish.
But the American Heart Association is including something new in its guidelines this year. The organization is recommending people eat fish twice a week - especially fatty fish, such as salmon and tuna. They contain omega-3 fatty acids, which appear to protect against heart attacks. There are a lot of very good reasons to eat fish and seafood. Fish is a source of high quality protein, and is low in fat and cholesterol. (more…)

CHERRY COBBLER

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:49:11 +0000

Products:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup self-rising flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups pitted, tart, red cherries
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds (more…)

The Chilies

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:41:15 +0000

Chipotles date back to region that is now northern Mexico City, prior to the Aztec civilization. It is conjectured that the Aztecs smoked the chilies because the thick, fleshy, jalapeno was difficult to dry and prone to rot. The Aztecs used the same “smoke drying” process for the chilies as they used for drying meats. This smoking allowed the chilies to be stored for a substantial period of time. Today Chipotles are used widely throughout Mexico as well as in the United States. Quite popular in the South Western U.S. and California; Chipotles have found their way into the cuisine of many celebrity chefs from Hawaii to Manhattan. (more…)

The Detox Diet

Asya — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:36:20 +0000

Detoxing is a natural process your body goes through that gets rid of debris known as toxins. Under normal conditions our bodies are designed to eliminate these toxins through the liver, kidneys, lymphatic system, skin etc. Did you know that just because you feel healthy and fit; it does not necessarily mean there’s nothing to worry about? That while
you believe you’re as fit as ever, there are thousands of toxic substances lodged in every cell of your body which have accumulated over the years? But don’t panic, because it’s not too late to fight the toxins which cause fatigue, illness, stress and mood swings and recover your healthier self. Body detox diets give you the power to do this. (more…)

A Apple diet

Asya — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:10:40 +0000

What benefit does this apple diet have? Eating fresh apples is good for you. The people saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” did have some truth in it. A diet that contains a steady supply of fresh fruit that includes fiber and vitamin C can’t help but be good for you. A medium size apple contains approximately 5 grams of fiber, or 20% of the recommended daily intake of fiber. In fact, an apple contains both kinds of fiber said to be most beneficial: soluble and insoluble. The pectin, or soluble part of an apple, also has the added benefit of preventing cholesterol buildup in the arteries. The insoluble fiber is what creates bulk in the colon, and helps to move food through the digestive tract quickly and easily. (more…)

Super carrot cake

Asya — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 09:00:22 +0000

Ingredients:
• 4 eggs
• 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans (more…)

Components to the lipstick

Asya — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:32:41 +0000

The reason is that lips (other than your eyes, but for different reasons) are your most powerful way of expressing health and vitality and desirability and sensuousness, and all the other things that we generally associate with beauty. So you really should wear lipstick, and you should apply it generously to bring your lips fully to life. Only a few tips on using it, though: lighter colors for the daytime, richer or darker colors for the night time. You’ll know exactly what you need for maximum effect, and the rules of application are totally simple: don’t let it ride above the natural lip contour.

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Fruit Salad

Asya — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:22:16 +0000

Ingredients:
One crushed pineapple
1 cup peeled, shredded carrots
1 cup chopped apples and/or pears
1/2 cup peanuts
1/4 cup raisins (optional)
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons peanut butter
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