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The Best Filling Low Cal Soup

November 19th, 2009

This is a delicious filling low cal soup to make for these chilly days. It’s heart and simple and tastes great with a slice of warm crusty bread or Indian naan.

Lentils are so rich in fiber and have excellent nutritional value which make it one of the healthiest filling foods.  They have a high protein content and also contain folate, vitamin B1 and iron.  For a complete protein meal, add a side dish of rice or whole grain bread.

Spinach is also rich in iron, calcium and fiber, vitamins a and c and many minerals.

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin c and lycopene.  Together, this soup packs quite a nutritional punch!

Lentil Spinach Soup

5 cups warm water
1 cup brown or green lentils
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 large onion – thinly sliced
5 medium cloves of garlic, minced
1 large diced tomato or 1 small can
2 minced cayenne or serrano chiles
1 teaspoon salt
1 10 ounce bag of washed spinach chopped coarsely

1.  Bring 4 cups of water with the lentils to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.  Lower heat and simmer until lentils are tender.  About 20-25 minutes.

2.  Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the cumin seeds and sizzle until fragant- about 10-15 seconds.  Immediately add the garlic and onion and cook until golden.

3.  Stir in tomatoes, salt, chiles and the remaining cup of water; bring to a boil.  Pour the onion-tomato mixture in with the lentils.  Simmer covered stirring occasionally about 15 minutes.

4.  Stir in the fresh spinach just before serving.

1 cup equals 165 calories, 3 grams fat, 10 grams fiber

Bon Apetite!

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Crock Pot Chili for Easy Dinners!

November 15th, 2009
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When it comes to busy weeknights, help is always welcome in the kitchen.  A crock pot is like having a second set of hands in your kitchen.  Prepare it in the morning before work and it’s ready for you when you come home. 

Now that Fall is here, there is no better way to warm your insides than to prepare a crock pot chili recipe.  Now there are so many chili crock pot recipes you can use.  Some add alcohol, some use cocoa and others use black beans instead of kidney beans.

My favorite recipe is for easy crock pot chili and very healthy too!  Tomatoes are extremely rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and iron.  They are also high in lycopene-an antioxidant that neutralizes harmful free radicals.  Locopene has twice the antioxidants of beta carotene and helps prevent against prostate cancer.  Black beans are rich in dietary fiber which helps lower cholesterol.  Black beans are also high in antioxidants which protect us against cancer and aging.  Onions are rich in fiber, sulfur compounds, vitamin C and chromium.  Low-fat beef or turkey is a great way to get your protein and keep you full for a long time acting as an appetite supressant.  Bite for bite, this chili packs a powerful nutritional punch!

 

 Black Bean Crock Pot Chili

1 pound low fat ground beef or turkey

1 medium sweet onion

1 -32 ounce cans diced tomatoes

1-2 cans black beans (depends on how many you like)

1 packet chili powder or 2 tablespoons

*cayenne pepper to taste

First thing is to saute the ground beef until cooked.  Near the end throw in the onions to soften a little.

Put the gound beef and onions in the crock pot.  Add diced tomatoes and black beans.  Stir in chili powder.

Let cook all day on low.

 

Top with shredded cheddar cheese and/or sour cream.

Bon Apetite!


 

 

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A Chicken Soup Recipe to Warm Your Soul!

November 15th, 2009

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Chicken Soup is my favorite soup to cook.  When Fall arrives and the temperatures drop, I instantly start craving soups.  I want to share my chicken soup recipe that is always an all family favorite!  This recipe for chicken soup is fast, easy and the best way to use up all old vegetables that you would otherwise throw out.

The first thing to do is gather up all our old vegetables.  I always have celery, carrots and onions on hand.  I believe the basics of almost any soup is onions, carrots and celery.   Chop them up small and start sauteing them in 1-2 tablespoons of  coconut oil or olive oil and garlic.  The more garlic the better as far as I am concerned. 

When the onions start to look translucent, add about 8 cups of water.  I then add chicken boullion according to the package. 

Add your chicken.  If I have a leftover roast I will add every last bit of meat I can get off of it, or I will add a package of chopped chicken breast.  Costco is now selling bits of chicken breast vacuum packed at a great price.  I keep a package in my freezer at all times. 

Now I add the rest of my vegetables.  I love to use broccoli, zucchini, pea pods, potato (use the skins)-whatever I have and need to use.

This is also a good time to add whatever starch you want-noodles, wild rice, pasta.  I like to use extra wide egg noodles.  I also use a russet potato or two to give an earthy flavor.  Let it simmer for a while, but keep on eye on it.  You may need to use extra water or add some more bouillon.  This is where you can make the soup a chicken noodle soup recipe, a chicken and rice soup recipe, or even a chicken corn soup recipe!  You choose.  I find the best chicken soup recipe is always the one you make with love and your imagination!


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Do Negative Calorie Foods Really Work?

November 13th, 2009

 

Negative calorie foods are foods which provide fewer calories than they take to burn. Everything that you eat  takes energy to burn it up.  Your body needs to break it down, and move it to the different parts of your body. A calorie negative food is a food which your body finds difficult to digestive. This means that when you eat any food from a negative calorie foods list, your body will extend more calories going through the digestive process than the calories that the food is providing for you.

Many people would say that this is pure nonsense, that this is a negative calorie foods myth. But, there are certain foods whose calorie content is so low that it would take more energy to burn these foods. Granted, there are not very many foods in this group, but there are some.  Negative calories food can really help somebody who is trying to diet. This is especially true if you are still maintaining your required amount of nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants, and anything else that you need to keep yourself healthy.

Negative calorie diet foods are purported to include vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, marrow, aubergine, cauliflower, spinach, radish, tomato, turnip, and cucumber. There are also some foods on this list including cantaloupe melon, peaches, plums, raspberries, grapefruit, rhubarb, strawberry, tangerines, watermelons, mandarin oranges, blackberries, black currants, clementines, and damsons. If you do a search through Google you will find a complete list of negative calorie food.

The reason why negative calorie foods are going to help you in your dieting is not because you are going to only eat these negative foods, it is that they are going to take the place of positive calorie foods. So, you take the free list of negative calorie foods that you have found on the Internet and you see which ones you like the most, or at least the ones that you are more comfortable eating. Once you have done this you can start to piece together a routine of including these foods into your daily diet. There are plenty of negative calorie foods recipes that you can find over the Internet. Just pick one of the items from your list of negative calorie foods, go to Google and search for recipes on that particular type of food and you are golden. This is just one more weapon that you can use in your fight against flab.

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Christmas Food

November 12th, 2009
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Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of the year. It is a time when we celebrate family and friends. It is a time for religious ceremony or it can be a time of indulgence. Christmas foods are most definitely one of the most indulgent foods that we consume during the whole year. There is the traditional Christmas food which involves a roast turkey or a goose, roast potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie, etc, or there is the more modern take on the Christmas fair.

Everybody has got their own versions of what makes a great Christmas. A lot of mothers have passed down Christmas recipes to the next generation, and although this is a tradition which is not as strong as it was, the Christmas dinner always remains one of the most traditional and most memorable times of the year. Christmas is a time when everyone gets together and gathers around the dinner table to share stories about the year and to remember stories from yesteryear. It is a time for old movies in front of the TV, the smell of a wild Christmas tree which has been brought in from the cold, of lights and tree top fairies.

The modern-day take on food for Christmas can take some bizarre twists. If you are used to eating a certain type of food throughout the year then you are hardly going to change for Christmas. For instance, those people who enjoy a raw diet, or a mainly raw diet, are not going to suddenly change and choose to stuff a big old bird into the oven for the Christmas dinner.

Shopping for Christmas that can sometimes be quite stressful and there are many people who fear the whole business, either getting too much, or not getting enough, or maybe forgetting that special diet of uncle Harry. Nowadays, you can take much of a hassle out of purchasing your Christmas party food by searching online. This not only gives you the opportunity to avoid the big mad rush of the last-minute shopper, it will also give you a far greater range of produce to choose from. The Christmas food will be delivered straight to your door for only a small fee. Another great idea for Christmas dinner is to cook a main dish and have everyone else bring a side dish.  Pot luck Christmas dinners take the pressure off anyone person to do all the work.  Either way, Christmas memories are made by the people and love you share.

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The Diversity of Asian Food

November 11th, 2009

Asian food is one of the most diverse types of cuisine that is available throughout the world. There are so many regional variations to Asian foods for you to choose from. It spans the whole variety of flavors from the mild to hot curry flavors, sweet and sour flavors, to some of the delicate flavors of the Philippines and Indonesia. The Asian food recipes that are cooked in many restaurants in the US, and indeed through the western world, are basically catering to western tastes and therefore may not taste exactly the same as they would in the indigenous countries.

Almost every major city in the western world has an Asian food store where you can buy the ingredients for your own home-cooked Asian food recipes. Although, nowadays you can find almost any ingredient you want with a quick search online. Online shopping is increasing year by year, and this is especially so when it comes to sought-after ingredients which are hard to find. Asian food supplies sometimes fall into this category, especially if you want to delve into realistic Asian cookery.

Japanese cuisine is some of the healthiest food in the world. To make authentic Japanese cuisine, you must source your ingredients very carefully. A lot of them are not going to be readily stocked in your local supermarket. But, if you are willing to go the extra mile to source your ingredients you will find that the end product will give you great satisfaction. Japanese foods tend to use a lot of rice or noodles as a base and they also are great believers in using fresh vegetables and raw fish. The Japanese have a culture of preparation which is very meticulous, the attention to detail in Japanese cooking makes it feel almost ritualistic, and it is as much about form as is any French cuisine.

Chinese cuisine is another form of food which we are all used to seeing in our towns and cities. Yet, it is again heavily modified towards the western palate. Also, there are many distinct regional variations throughout Chinese cookery, as there are throughout the Asian food market. Every region in China seems to use it own ingredients and its own cooking processes.   Like every other respectable cuisine in the world, the best Chinese cuisine only utilizes the ingredients which are available at the time and which are in season which makes it very healthy. This makes Chinese food, as well as Asian food in general, some of the most popular in the world.

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Healthy Apple Pie Recipes

November 10th, 2009
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Apple Pie can arguably be one of the best and healthiest desserts if you make it that way!  Apples are sooo good for you and cinnamon lowers blood sugar.  The combination makes for a healthy, low fat dessert that is super delicious!  The best apple pie recipe also happens to be an easy  apple pie recipe too!

 

Apple Crumb Pie

This  recipe for apple pie has a special crumb crust and topping that go great with the filling.  Almost any kind of apples will do, but tart work the best.  

Most apple pie recipes are laden in fat.  We use honey and less butter for the curst which reduces the fat.

It taste great a la mode with nonfat frozen yogurt.

Crust

2.5 cups whole-wheat pastry flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup unsalted butter

2 tablespoons honey

Filling

8-9 tart apples sliced thinly

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

2 tablespoons vanilla

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 425*.  Oil a 9 or 10 inch spring form  pan.

Crust:  Mix sugar, flour and cinnamon in a large bowl.  Cut in  butter and honey with a food processor to form fine crumbs.  Pat two-thirds of the mixture on the bottom and up the sides of the pan.

Filling:  Place the cut apples in a large bowl.  Add sugar, flour, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg.  Toss to coat the apples.  Spoon the filling into the crust and bake for 25 minutes.  Remove the pie from the oven and top with the remaining crust crumbs.  Pat the crust down gently and sprinkle with more cinnamon.  Bake for another 20 minutes until golden.  Cool 45-60 minutes before removing the sides of the pan.

268 calories per serving, 5 grams fat, 5.6 g. dietary fiber

 

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Apple Crisp

Apples, cinnamon and raisins are surrounded by a delicious granola like crust.

Filling

8 tart sliced apples

juice of 1 lemon

3/4 cup raisins

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons whole-wheat pastry flour

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1  teaspoon vanilla

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Crust

2 cups rolled oats

3/4 cup oat bran or bran

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup wholw wheat pastry flour

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons honey

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly coat 13×9 baking pan with no stick spray. 

Filling:  Mix the apples, lemon juice, raisins, sugar, flour,cinnamon, nutmeg,vanilla,cloves and allspice.   Set aside.

Crust:  Mix the oats, bran, butter, flour, sugar, honey and cinnamon.  Pat half of the crust mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking pan.  Pour filling evenly over crust.  Pat remainng crust on top.  Cover the pan with foil and bake for 45 minutes.  Uncover and bake another 15 minutes or until golden.  Cool.

190 Calories per serving, 3.9 gram fat, 39.6g. carbohydrate, 2.7 g. fiber.

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Low Carb Pasta

September 20th, 2009

The hardest part of a high protein diet like the South Beach or the Atkins diets, is giving up pasta.  Being Italian, I love pasta!  So when I discovered Dreamfields low carb pasta, I was thrilled!  Its healthy,  it tastes great and has the al dente texture of real italian pasta.  7 ounces of this pasta is 170 calories, 30 grams of protein, 3 grams of fiber and 7 grams of carbs.  I admit is is a bit pricey, but if I only eat it once a week or so, I don’t mind the cost.  Besides being low carb, it also is free of the white sugar and white flour that raises your glycemic index. So even if your not on the South Beach Diet, it is a good choice, especially if you are a diabetic.  This low carb pasta is also rich in a natural prebiotic fiber that is typically found in raisins, asparagus, artichokes and garlic.  It  improves calcium aborption which improves your immune system and helps reduce cholesterol.

Dreamfields also has a great website where  you can buy low carb pasta and low carb pasta sauce online.  You can search their data base of low carb pasta recipes and plan your dinners.  It takes alot of the hassle and work out of planning recipes.

Supermarkets  have payed attention to this low carb craze and now stock up on great low carb replacements for beer, pasta and candy.  Always read the labels to be sure what your eating.  Some of these products can fix your sweet tooth or carb craving without sacrificing your waistline!

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Dark Chocolate

September 13th, 2009

So what is everyones big fascination with dark chocolate? I mean, chocolate is made of sugar, and sugar is bad for you, so isn’t chocolate bad for you? Well, to set the record straight, there have been studies showing that one type of chocolate in particular is actually healthy for you, containing antioxidants that help to clear toxins from your bloodstream, along with chemicals that help your body release that feel good substance called serotonin. This is why when people are down, or depressed, the one thing that they are usually craving is a chunk of chocolate, because the serotonin released lifts your spirit almost immediately. Think of a girl after a bad breakup with her boyfriend, going after that bar of Dove dark chocolate.

Not all chocolates are made equal though. It is only spoke about that dark chocolate is good for you, whereas milk, and white chocolate don’t have the same health benefits of dark chocolate. They all contain sugar, but the active chemicals inside of dark chocolate set it apart from its relatives. It’s for this reason that so many physicians and doctors are telling patients to eat more chocolate. Other then the bars that you see in gas stations, convenience, and grocery stores, there are couple other types of dark chocolate, that can have even more health benefits for you.

The first being organic dark chocolate. This stuff fetches a decent penny at the health food store, or the Native Sun grocery stores, but it is well worth it. Everything inside of the bar is natural, grown without pesticides, herbicides, or growth hormones, giving you the most natural chocolate you can taste. It does come with a price tag though, so save this bar for those rare occasions when you really need a good pick me up.

The other type is sugar free dark chocolate. Since most of the craving is actually for the chocolate itself, you probably aren’t going to miss out much by going with sugar free instead. The reason this type of dark chocolate is considered healthier for you is because of the way your body processes sugars. They aren’t natural to your body, and getting rid of them wherever possible is a smart decision. So for a true guilt free pick me up, next time you should consider some sugar free dark chocolate.

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Diet Foods

September 2nd, 2009

Beware any food that calls itself “diet foods”.  Often it is a low-fat, sugar-free or low-sugar, pre-packaged food that may be low in calories, but also low in any  nutritional value.  Many of these diet foods are sweetened with aspartame which is a known neuro-toxin that can wreak havoc on your body.  Aspartame poisoning is known to mimic the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

Splenda is another sweetener that was promised to be the next best thing, but is now coming under scrutiny for its safety concerns.  Splenda is suppose to be as sweet as sugar with none of the calories.  Unfortunately, long term studies of Splenda have never been conducted and evidence against its good benefits is mounting.  Artificial sweeteners as food additives are not subject to the same strict regulations as pharmaceutical drugs by the FDA.  Most testing of artificial sweeteners are funded by the food industry which obviously has quite a vested interest in it’s success.  Foods with these artificial sweeteners also spike your blood sugar and deliver empty calories which leave you hungry soon after you have eaten them.

The best diet foods for weight  loss  are whole, healthy foods. When you eat whole foods, you are not always hungry because you are not eating chemicals and high fructose corn syrup that keeps you addicted and hungry.  Whole healthy foods are like mother nature’s appetite suppressant.   Whole foods are also a benefit to diabetics.  Foods that are grown in the earth, not manufactured in a factory.  Many good diet foods include fresh fruits and vegetables that you can eat as much as you want.  They are loaded in fiber, anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals that your body needs to burn and break down fat cells.  A whole food diet consists of whole grains like brown rice, quinoa, and whole wheat pasta, and lean proteins like turkey, chicken or lean cuts of beef.  Substituting heavy creams and oils with applesauce, riccotta cheese and yougurt is also a great way to lighten foods up.  I like to visit my friend’s  site to learn tips on lightening up Italian food - my favorite!   A good rule of thumb to follow is if mother nature didn’t make it, don’t eat it.  A whole food diet will give you energy, vitality and all the nutrients you need to get you through the day in top form.

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Fat Burning Foods

September 2nd, 2009

Beyond counting calories, eating the correct foods can really help speed up weight loss.  Here is a list of foods that when eaten regularly will aid your body to burn fat faster for quick weight loss.

Dairy

The calcium in dairy make it one of the best foods that burn fat, especially dangerous belly fat.  Studies have shown that if you eat yogurt 3 times daily, you could lose up to 60% more fat than those who don’t.  Low-fat yogurt, cheese or milk are all great choices when it comes to eating your dairy.  For those that are lactose intolerant, collard and turnip greens, broccoli, tofu and calcium fortified orange juice are also  excellent sources of calcium.

Eggs

Eggs have always gotten a bad rap, but they are one of the world’s most perfect food and one of the best fat burning foods.   Not only are eggs a great source of lean protein, but the yolk is shock full of most vitamins and minerals, except for vitamin C.  Because it is a  lean protein, eggs will fill you up and keep you full for a long time. Eggs are loaded with vitamin B12 that breaks down fat cells- so they are a natural fat burning food.

Grapefruit

Grapefruits have a 90% water content which helps to boost metabolism.  Grapefruit has fat burning enzymes and is also known to help lower insulin which is a hormone that stores fat.  Eating 1/2 a grapefruit, or a 2 ounce glass of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice before every meal can help you lose up to a pound a week. Grapefruit is also very alkalizing to the body which helps to neutralize toxins. Some believe fat is accumulated to protect the body from acidic toxins that can be harmful.  Grapefruit helps to neutralize these toxins and flush them out of the body. It also aids in hunger control.  Eaten before meals grapefruit will cut caloric consumption.  It is a great fat burning food.

Water

Water is the most essential food that our body needs.  Our bodies are over 95% water.  Many of us are walking around dehydrated and don’t even know it.  When you body doesn’t get enough water, it will hold on to fat and water.  Often times what you think of as hunger pains will be satisfied by drinking a glass of water.  Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.  It is after all, the ultimate lowest calorie foods you can eat!

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Healthy Smoothie Recipes

August 31st, 2009

Smoothies are a great way to get  nutrients into your body.  They are delicious too.  Even kids love them!   In fact, smoothies are a great way to sneak in extra protein, vitamins and minerals into your kids.   Here are some tried and true, tasty smoothie recipes to have fun  with .  Children love to help make them too!

Nutritional supplements can be added to any smoothie as needed.  Good ones are:

2 tbsp. whey protein powder.  Growing children needs lots of protein.  Many attention deficit disorders can be greatly helped with added protein.   Amino acids are necessary for healthy brain development.  Adults rarely get enough protein.  Protein helps curb hunger  longer and aids in weight-loss.  It is like a natural appetite suppressant.

2 tbsp. brewer’s yeast. Brewer’s yeast is a natural  food source of Vitamin B complex.  It also is high in protein and loaded with other important minerals and vitamins. Cellular development is enhanced by the high nucleic acid count found in brewer’s yeast.  I wouldn’t add it in addition to protein powder.  Do one or the other.  Brewer’s yeast helps to reduce stress, lower cholesterol, and enhance metabolism and energy.

2 tsp. flax seeds. Flax seed is high in fiber and fun to chew on.  Flax seed  are rich in omega 3 fatty acids,  lignans and phytoestrogens which lower triglycerides and blood pressure.    Omega 3′s are great for you skin, brain, heart…just about everything.

flax oil. Some people don’t care for the taste of flax seed, so flax seed oil is a good option.  The oil contains less fiber than the seeds, but the benefits are still there.

lecithin. Add 2 tsp.  to your smoothie to help  promote weightloss.  Lecithin is an emulsifier.  Ithelps the liver breakdown and disperse fat in the body.  It’s also said to be beneficial for the reproductive system in both men and women and also good for the gallbladder.

aloe vera juice. Aloe vera is a very healing plant rich in calcium, iron, potassium, chromium, manganese, copper and zinc.  It’s great for the skin, the digestive track and the immune system. Pour 2 ounces into your smoothie for added benefits.

The basics of almost any smoothie is yogurt, ice, a fruit  and a liquid.  If you desire a more low-fat smoothie recipe, you can use low-fat or nonfat yogurt.  Then build from there, adding your favorite fruit and the nutritional supplements you desire. Here are some yummy recipes:

Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon honey
2 tbsp vanilla whey protein powder

Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe
1/2 cup chocolate almond milk
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 frozen banana
3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoon chocolate whey protein powder (or vanilla)

Creamy Orange Smoothie Recipe
½ cup vanilla yogurt
½ cup orange juice
1 peeled and seeded orange
1 cup ice
2 tablespoons brewer’s yeast

Tips for Great Smoothies

-    Add ingredients to blender and pulse until desired thickness.  If too thick, add more liquid.

-    Crushed ice blends better than ice cubes.

-    Buy frozen fruit for any fruit smoothie recipes.     Then you don’t need to add ice and it blends better.

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Salmonella Poisoning

August 30th, 2009

Salmonella food poisoning is a type of bacteria often found in undercooked meat, poultry or raw eggs.  It is also found in pet turtles and is the cause of little turtles being banned from sale in many states.  It has also been known to spread from person to person.

Symptoms

Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include stomach cramps, diarrhea, vomiting, headache, fever, sweats and chills and lack of appetite.  Salmonella poisoning symptoms can be severe and may also return if the bacteria is not treated.  The most danger lies in dehydration from losing fluids and salts.  Be sure to replenish your electrolytes with Pedialyte, Gatorade,  or sea salt water.  At most risk are infants, children and older adults over 60 years old.

Call your doctor if your symptoms last longer than a couple days.  Be sure to save a diarrhea sample so they can test it.  If you are diagnosed with salmonella poisoning, you will most likely be given an antibiotic and be advised to drink plenty of fluids.  Eat a bland diet consisting of rice, applesauce, bananas and toast.

If you have signs of dark urine, dry mouth, no tears in your eyes and fatigue, these are signs of dehydration.  Drink plenty of fluids.Call your doctor is you can’t keep anything down or if you have a high  temperature, jaundice or worsening diarrhea.

Prevention

The best care for salmonella poisoning is preventative.  Always use a separate cutting board for meats and poultry.  Wash sink, utensils and wash hands thoroughly after handling any meats and poultry.

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