It's easy to fall in love with fat. The difference between many people, however, is that some people have restraint and some simply do not have any restraint at all. You need to understand the difference between good fats and not-so-good fats in order to benefit from the health benefits that fats have to offer. When it comes to eating healthy fat you should be going for omega 3 fatty acids and polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats and other types of healthy fats. Unfortunately, too many foods in this day and age contain saturated fats, and even worse, trans-saturated fats, which are the worst possible types of fat that you can consume.

Omega 3 fatty acids are a type of fat that can be found in oily varieties of fish and other sources such as flaxseed. Oily fish is the best source of these fats, which have been proven to have an immense amount of health benefits including increasing your intelligence, warding off cancer, benefiting your weight loss and fat loss effort and promoting healthy pregnancy.

Polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats have become popular by way of the Mediterranean diet, which shows that fat in moderation can be good for you. They recommend eating healthy fat like black olives, olive oil and nuts, and other sources of healthy fats because they benefit your diet and weight loss effort and promote good overall health.

Adding healthy fats into your lifestyle really is not hard. You can add crushed nuts into most of your meals and you will immediately begin to see the health benefits. Cook with olive oil rather than other types of oil, and soak up more healthy fats into your diet. It really is incredible how simply you can make the right choices about your diet, and these diet choices will begin to pay off quickly and effectively by boosting your health, helping you lose weight and promoting good health in many other ways as well.

When you get into the habit of eating healthy fat, it can really pay off.

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Originally posted 2009-10-23 03:25:47. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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The purpose behind the Mediterranean diet is to contain all of the healthiest elements associated with healthy eating, including eating fruits, vegetables, fish, whole grains and healthy fats like olives and olive oil. What makes this diet specific in its ways is consuming things like red wine and olive oil, which are forbidden in most diets but which are recommended in the Mediterranean diet. Accordingly to recent health studies, the Mediterranean diet is perceived to be one of the healthiest methods of eating in the entire world, making it an excellent diet choice for women looking to improve their health and well being from head to toe.

There are a number of different recipes associated with the Mediterranean diet and they have subtle differences and balances when it comes to food proportions. These, combined with using unprocessed, healthy and natural foods makes a real difference in your entire health by reducing your risk of disease, helping you lose and maintain weight, cutting down on high cholesterol, the risk of cancer and even high blood pressure as well.

Here are some of the key principles associated with the Mediterranean diet:

• The Mediterranean diet makes use of healthy olive oil in place of every other type of fat or oil, whether animal based or plant based.
• The Mediterranean diet encourages the consummation of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and legumes. Fruits should not be consumed with the main meals, but rather should be consumed as snacks and in-between meals.
• The Mediterranean diet promotes the consummation of seafood and fish, white meats like turkey and chicken at least twice per week. Poultry and lean meats are recommended if you do not like fish.
• The Mediterranean diet promotes the use of herbs and spices to flavor meals without adding calories, fat and carbs.
• The Mediterranean diet promotes the consummation of dairy products in moderate use, including cheese and yogurt and milk.
• The Mediterranean diet promotes drinking a glass of red wine with every meal.
• The Mediterranean diet warns against consuming red meat, suggesting that it only be consumed between two and three times every month.

The primary goal behind the Mediterranean diet eating plan is to limit the consumption of fat, making wiser choices regarding the fats you consume rather than simply cutting out all fat. The Mediterranean diet promotes good fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats found in healthy foods like olives and nuts instead.

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Originally posted 2009-08-13 03:03:49. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Here's a list of some of Vitamin C's outstanding attributes:

1. Vitamin C is a great anti-oxidant in protecting our bodies against cancer.
2. It helps maintain the collagen in your skin. (A reason why you see cosmetics and facial creams claiming the vitamin C in their products will take years off your face.)
3. Vitamin C is good for your heart. It helps decrease your risk of coronary heart disease and stroke.
4. Vitamin C helps decrease the risk of cataracts.
5. Can high doses of vitamin C help prevent or decrease the symptoms of the common cold? The jury is still out on this one. Some studies report that vitamin C does indeed boost the immune system, and others state that it didn't do much in the way of preventing or shortening a cold.

The Recommended Daily Intake for vitamin C is: (Source: Institute of Medicine)

1. 45 mg - children age 9+
2. 75 mg - women
3. 85 mg - pregnancy
4. 120 mg - lactation
5. 90 mg - men
6. An additional 35 mg - smokers

A sample of foods and their vitamin C content in milligrams (mg):

Sweet Red Pepper - 1 Cup, raw, sliced - 118
Strawberries - 1 Cup, whole - 85
Broccoli - 1 Cup, raw, chopped - 82
Orange Juice - 1 Cup - 82
Kiwi - 1 Medium - 71
Orange - 1 Medium - 70
Cantaloupe - 1 Cup, cubed - 59
Raspberries - 1 Cup - 32
Baked Potato - Medium, with skin - 17
Tomato - 1 Medium - 16
Blueberries - 1 Cup - 14
Banana - 1 Medium - 10
Apple - 1 Medium, with skin - 8

Vitamin C is easily lost through cooking and exposure to air. To help preserve the vitamin C in your foods, store fruits and vegetables whole and cut them right before serving. Cook fruits and vegetables for as short a time as possible and in as little water as you can by using. Stir-frying or steaming are good methods.

OK, so oranges don't have the largest amounts of vitamin C, but they're still great sources. Plus, they're low in calories, and they taste great!

I think this faithful vitamin deserves a toast, and today's a great day to do so - with a glass of orange juice, of course!

Originally posted 2007-10-25 06:23:10. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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What I need is to come up with a plan that will assist me in handling my cravings the best way possible. In my experience, making small changes over time is easier to adopt and is more effective than trying to change everything in one fell swoop. I'm also sure that as I learn more, my battle plan may change. In the days to come I'll focus on these changes that I feel work best for me. The one I will focus on today is:

A Quality Breakfast: The first step to battling junk food cravings

Why breakfast? Breakfast gives the body fuel and keeps blood sugar levels steadier. I know that if I skip breakfast my blood sugar will crash about mid morning, and then I'll stuff myself silly come lunchtime. Steady blood sugar levels means I'll avoid "crashing" and subsequant overeating. It also means I'll feel a lot more alert and energetic, and I need this as I'm not a morning person!

Not all breakfasts are the same, though. A mocha latte with whipped cream sounds like a tasty breakfast, but it's not particularly healthy, nor would it hold me all morning! When I say a "quality" breakfast, I'm refering to a breakfast with some protein and complex carbohydrates.

• Complex carbs have fiber and more nutrients than the refined stuff. Again, my blood sugar will be a lot steadier, and that means I avoid the sugar crash.
• Protein will hold my hunger at bay for a longer period of time.

Now the hard part: Incorporating all of this into a breakfast I will actually eat!

Here are some breakfast options I've come up with that I know I would enjoy:

• High fiber, protein whole grain cereal with skim milk or soy milk
• Whole wheat toast with scrambled eggs (made with mostly egg whites)
• Oatmeal with a bit of protein powder, walnuts, and skim milk added to it (add don't forget chopped apples and cinnamon!)
• Breakfast burrito - scrambled eggs, onions, peppers, low fat cheese in a whole grain tortilla
• Pancakes and sausage!!! (OK, only if the pancakes are made with something other than refined flour and the sausages are made from turkey or soy beans!!)

(I was really only kidding about the pancakes and sausage part... sort of!)

I think these are realistic and palatable options, and I'm going to give them a try in the days to come. I'll let you know what happens. Feel free to voice your suggestions or share what breakfasts work for you.

Originally posted 2008-01-25 08:30:32. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Europe was introduced to chocolate when Christopher Columbus brought back cocoa beans from the Caribbean islands from his 1502 voyage.

Switzerland is one of the top countries when it comes to chocolate consumption. The Swiss eat roughly 22 lbs of chocolate per person per year. The U.S. consumes about 11 lbs per person each year.

The melting point of cocoa butter is just below 98.6 degree F. This is how chocolate so wonderfully melts in your mouth.

The best way to store chocolate is by wrapping it in foil and then placing it in plastic. Keep it at a constant temperature of 65 degrees F and 50% humidity.

Dark chocolate stored under perfect conditions will last for 10 years.

The largest box of chocolates contained 90,090 Frango mint chocolates and weighed 3,3226 lbs! It was made by Marshall Field's of Chicago on November 14, 2002.

Quality dark chocolate contains flavonoids which help reduced the risk of heart disease.

Eating a 1.6 oz (small) bar of dark chocolate can be good for you!

Chocolate is associated with the release of serotonin, the hormone that makes you feel relaxed, calm, and happy.

Research has shown that allowing chocolate to melt in your mouth produced brain and heart rate activity that was simliar to - and even stronger than - that produced with passionate kissing.

Cocoa Beans were used as currency among the Mayan and Aztec cultures (and who says money doesn't grown on trees)!

Hershey's is the oldest and largest chocolate company in the U.S.

Cadbury is the most popular chocolate in the UK.

Most cocoa comes from West Africa.

"Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands and then eat just one of the pieces."
~Linda Grayson

The most expensive chocolate in the world is a $250 creation, called the Madeleine, by Fritz Knipschildt of Knipschildt Chocolatier in South Norwalk, Connecticut. The Madeleine is a specially, handmade dark chocolate truffle complete with a rich ganache, cocoa dusting, and a French truffle inside.

With the price of $250, these chocolates cost approximately $2,600 per pound!

Want to see a pictures of it? Yeah, I did too! Here it is:

Knipschildt Chocolatier

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Originally posted 2007-12-14 08:30:35. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Take the time and make the effort to establish a relationship or a rapport with the owner and the servers at your favorite restaurants. What this will do is make it easier in the future for you to negotiate menu items, asking for lower fat and lower salt versions of your favorite dishes. This is extremely worthwhile if you eat out a lot, or have favorite dishes that can be made healthier in some way.

When it comes to serving dessert, you should be choosing fruit ice, fresh fruit, gelatin, sherbet and angel food cake. All of these dessert items are excellent alternatives to snack that are laden with cream and fat. You won't notice the difference in sweetness or flavor, but you'll certainly notice the health benefits boost.

Some people that are dealing with congestive heart failure are required to limit the amount of liquid that they are taking in every single day. Many doctors are recommending that people drink eight glasses or less. It is important for you to consult your own personal physician to determine what is ideal for you because this could play a large role in improving or maintaining good heart health.

Avoid frying foods when you are preparing them because it adds fat, grease and oil. Rather than fry your foods, you should be baking them, broiling them, roasting them, boiling them or even microwaving them in order to result in less fat and far fewer calories than if you were to fry them in oil or butter.

Make the investment in a non stick frying pan. This way, you can use very little butter or oil, as these things add cholesterol and fat to the food during the preparation process. Despite cutting down on the presence of oil and butter in the pan and on the food, your food will not stick to the pan.

If you are working with a cooking recipe and it calls for eggs and butter, what you may want to try is substituting in polyunsaturated oil or margarine in place of butter. You can substitute 1 egg white and 2 teaspoons of unsaturated oil in place of a single egg, or 1 tablespoon of polyunsaturated margarine or ¾ tablespoon of unsaturated oil in place of a tablespoon worth of butter.

When you are eating out, always ask if you can substitute in healthy alternatives-- such as unsalted vegetables or a plain baked potato rather than high sodium and high fat side dishes such a onion rings or French fries in order to cut calories, fat and sodium all at once.

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Originally posted 2009-09-04 03:43:05. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Mini version of your favorite candy bar
Chewing gum
Low fat chocolate milk
Low fat hot chocolate (made with dark chocolate)
Sugar free hard candies
Low-fat granola bars
Chai tea
Breakfast bars
Graham crackers
Whole wheat toast with fruit spread
Cinnamon raisin toast
Cereal
Muesli
Fresh pineapple
Farm stand ripe peaches!
Flavored gelatin
Flavored rice cakes
Oatmeal with cinnamon, apples, and walnuts or pecans
Low fat frozen yogurt
Fruit Popsicle
Frozen bananas
Frozen grapes
Homemade fruit smoothie
Small block of dark chocolate
Handful of homemade trail mix
Low fat whipped topping on top of strawberries
Angel food cake with a little bit of dark chocolate drizzled on top

What other healthier sweet snacks do you enjoy?

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Originally posted 2007-10-31 07:30:22. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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The reason for eating a superfood diet is because it can have a dramatic positive impact on your health, even negating many of the negative effects of poor lifestyle habits. If you are serious about overcoming your bad health and restoring beauty and overall wellness, try added some of these super foods into your superfood diet today.

Superfood- Soy

Soy is a total package kind of superfood that should find its way into your superfood diet regularly. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, it offers plenty of plant-based omega-3 fatty acids and it is also full of phytonutrients responsible for fighting back against disease. If you're not really into tofu, there are plenty of other considerations to make. For example, soy milk makes an excellent alternative to dairy milk, soy protein shakes or smoothies with tofu mixed in are delicious and protein rich, soy nuts make excellent snacks and some cereal varieties are rich in soy ingredients as well.

Superfood - Spinach

We have been told since childhood that this leafy green superfood is vital to our health, even through the media as spinach is responsible for Popeye's bulging muscles. Spinach carries much more than simply iron, however. Spinach also contains beta carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C and vitamin E, magnesium and calcium as well. This makes spinach one of the best foods that you can add into an effective superfood diet.

Superfood - Tea

Tea is relaxing, it contains no calories, and it offers a wealth of health benefits. Tea is an effective part of a superfood diet because it is allergy free and an anti-inflammatory as well. Tea has long been linked to good heart health, cancer prevention and stroke prevention as well as a lowered blood pressure as well.

Superfood - Yogurt

Yogurt is an excellent snack that is portable and really packs a superfood punch. It contains calcium and a number of other nutrients as well. What makes yogurt an important part of your superfood diet is the fact that it contains both probiotics and prebiotics, which are living organisms capable of promoting good gastrointestinal health.

Superfood - Walnuts

Although nuts are considered to be relatively high in terms of calories, this absolutely should not discourage you from consuming this snack which is one of the most nutritious around. Walnuts are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids derived from plants, making them an excellent snack. They offer plenty of protein and fiber as well as plant sterols that help to reduce cholesterol levels.

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In order to lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you take in. However, in the process you need to be ensuring that your daily intake of calories is sufficient enough that your body can operate in a healthy manner. So what is the difference between a healthy balanced diet and a diet that is not healthy, especially if the diet is working?

The biggest problem with crash diets is that with a crash diet, the body is essentially forced to get used to the major calorie intake differences over a short period of time, and while this is capable of creating weight loss in a short period of time, it is also capable of causing havoc within the body, especially when it comes to the digestive system. Crash diets can cause an unwell feeling, nausea, headaches and other problems, so while you may be losing weight, you certainly are not taking care of yourself. This is why it is so important to understand what qualifies as a healthy balanced diet, because a diet that is healthy and balanced will not cause these intense bodily changes, and rather will allow you to adjust slowly and carefully so that your body is well the entire time.

Now you may be wondering how exercise plays a role in obtaining a healthy balanced diet. Many people may be surprised to learn that their diet is not working simply because they are not getting the right exercise. Fine tuning your diet and adding in enough regular exercise is often all that it takes to help you achieve your weight loss goals in a healthy and balanced manner. You don't need to run 10 miles a day to lose weight - Often it only takes 30 minutes a day of walking to jump start your metabolism to the point where your healthy balanced diet will generate weight loss results beyond what even the craziest crash diets can achieve. And you will be doing it healthfully and naturally, which is the right way to go about every aspect of dieting in the long run.

So what is a healthy balanced diet? It is a diet that is nutritionally sound, gives you enough calories and nutrition to sustain yourself and also includes enough water and enough exercise to promote health and well being - It's that simple.

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Originally posted 2009-07-27 05:39:08. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Step 1 - Know how much turkey you will need. Don't overlook this important step! We wouldn't want Uncle Bill missing out on his third helping of turkey! You'll need about 1 pound of turkey per person, or more if you want leftovers (or have relatives who eat like Uncle Bill).

Step 2 - Allow plenty of time for the turkey to thaw. The best way to thaw a frozen turkey is to place it (unwrapped) on a tray, and put it on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator.

• The turkey will need a thawing time of 1 day for every 4 pounds. So, a 20-lb turkey = 5 days to thaw.

If you want to speed up the thawing process, place the turkey, breast-side down, in a basin (the kitchen sink will do) and cover it completely with cold water. Be aware that if the turkey gets to room temperature, bacterial growth is more likely. Check to the water every 30 minutes or so making sure it's very cold.

• Thawing time is approximately 30 minutes for each pound. A 20-lb turkey = 600 minutes thawing time (10 hours).

Step 3 - Time to operate! Now it's time to get hands-on (and hands-in) with the turkey - literally! When the turkey is completely thawed, take off the wrapping. Reach in the turkey's neck and body cavities, and pull out the giblets and he neck. (You can save these to make gravy if you wish.) Rinse the inside of the turkey with cold water, but be very careful not to splash water on the counter or other dishes! You risk contamination by doing so!

Step 4 -To stuff or not to stuff ? I love the way stuffing tastes when it's cooked inside a turkey. But I also have to tell you that this method of cooking stuffing is not encouraged. Again, there's a higher risk for bacterial growth.

However, I know that many people are still going to stuff the turkey anyway, so here is how to do it as safely as possible. Thoroughly mix and cook the stuffing ingredients on the stove (especially if you're using sausage, eggs, or other raw meats) before putting them in the turkey. Stuff the turkey immediately before putting it in the oven, but don't pack the stuffing so tightly that the turkey looks like it's about to explode! Give the stuffing some room to 'jiggle' around in there and cook evenly.

Step 5 - Cook the turkey. The oven should be preheated to 325 degrees F. Don't go any lower than 325. Place the thawed and stuffed turkey breast-side up on a flat rack in a roasting pan that's 2-2 1/2 inches deep. Brush the skin with a little bit of vegetable oil to prevent drying. Then put the turkey in the oven, and leave it there. No peeking! You'll let out the heat.

• 14-18 lbs stuffed turkey = 4 - 4 1/4 hours cooking time
• 18-20 lbs stuffed turkey = 4 1/4 - 4 3/4 hours cooking time
• 20-24 lbs stuffed turkey = 4 1/2 - 5 hours cooking time

Step 6 - Let it rest. Just think; if you just come out of a sauna or hot tub, you'd probably want to relax a bit. Well, remember this when cooking your holiday turkey. The turkey is safe to eat when it's internal temperature reaches at least 165 degrees F. Check with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the turkey's thigh and breast. Take the turkey out of the oven, and let it rest for about 15 minutes so the juices will settle.

Step 7 - Demonstrate your artistic talents! Carving the turkey isn't as complex as it seems. Start with a reliable and sharp knife. Here's a traditional way to carve a turkey:

• Cut off the drumsticks - Holding on to the narrow part of the drumsticks, use your knife to cut the thigh (the round part of the drumstick) away from the turkey. Carefully pull the drumstick out and back, while using your knife to separate it at the joint.
• Cut off the wings - Cut horizontally with your knife just above the wing and towards the turkey. Slice off the wings at the joint. Use a fork to steady the turkey as you carefully cut off each wing.
• Cut the breast - Start by the wing and cut down smoothly. Continue slicing, moving towards the middle of the turkey.

Step 8 -Serve and Eat! Not much to say except enjoy!

Sources: Turkey Cooking Techniques, Butterball Turkey

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Originally posted 2007-11-19 08:00:56. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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