Obesity, Sickness And Diet

Obesity, Sickness And Diet

Every five years or so there seems to be a new fad diet that becomes the craze. Low-carbohydrate diets currently hold that spot. The popularity of fad diets is their ability to assist the individual with quick weight loss. Some people who want to lose weight are so desperate that they will try anything. Many of these diets do result in weight loss. The problem is that they may cause rebound affects in the form of more weight gain or worse, cause you to develop a health issue or to become vitamin deficient.The problems that can occur when you are...

Caramelized Scallops with a Balsamic Reduction Sauce

Caramelized Scallops with a Balsamic Reduction Sauce

"If you're afraid of butter, use cream."- Julia ChildIf you haven't noticed by now, I have a strong affinity for scallops. There's something indulgent about biting into those meaty, delectable rounds....

Pancakes as Big as Your Head & Omelettes as Big as Your Purse : Jim Denny's

Pancakes as Big as Your Head & Omelettes as Big as Your Purse : Jim Denny's

816 12th Street, Sacramento, CA , 95814. (916) 443-9655A few months ago, on a sleepy Saturday morning Mr. S. and I decided to check out Jim-Denny's, a Sac-town breakfast institution (it was founded in...

MegaRed, Omega-3 Krill Oil, soft gels

MegaRed, Omega-3 Krill Oil, soft gels

An alternative to the regular fishy odor or unpleasant aftertaste of fish oil is MegaRed, omega-3 krill oil. Some benefits of Krill oil:It is also good for promoting joint health and flexibility.Krill...

Checking Your Nutrition

Checking Your Nutrition

A recent survey of nearly 700 Americans showed that 72 percent believe they are healthy eaters, yet government data proves otherwise.The USDA recently revealed that Americans get plenty of protein and carbohydrates, but often fall short on key nutrients such as magnesium, potassium and vitamins C and E."Fifty years ago, we only recognized extreme cases of vitamin deficiencies, like scurvy, which is caused by a lack of vitamin C," said Carroll Reider, MS, RD, Nature Made vitamins director of scientific affairs and education. "Science has advanced....

'Murphy's Law' Chocolate Chip Cookies

'Murphy's Law' Chocolate Chip Cookies

Have you ever started a project, only to find out midway through that you lack the proper tools or ingredients and that your mind's going in 20 million different directions? Yesterday was like that for...

What Is Lactose Intolerance?

What Is Lactose Intolerance?

Do you know anyone who can't consume milk or milk-based products? The condition is not uncommon and these people are classified as lactose intolerant.Lactose is the main carbohydrate or sugar found in milk, and in varying quantities in dairy products made from milk including yoghurt, ice cream, soft cheeses and butter. Lactose (milk sugar) intolerance results from an inability to digest lactose in the small intestine.Back in the cave-days, the only time a person would ever ingest lactose would be when they were infants getting milk from their mothers....

Tsuru - Tsuru : Zaru Soba

Tsuru - Tsuru : Zaru Soba

The Japanese have a term for the slurping noise one makes when savoring a noodle dish, it’s called, “tsuru-tsuru.” Making slurping noises is recognized to be a good thing and encouraged in Japanese...

Mung Beans with Gingko Nuts

Mung Beans with Gingko Nuts

Mung beans boiled with ginkgo nuts can be categorized as a dessert. Some people like to cook mung beans  with ginger because of its medicinal value.The reason that I heard from older people...

Health And Diet

Health And Diet

My immediate answer is YES, you are eating yourself to death!I can just hear you all shout "Hold on a second there Richelo! I eat very healthy foods, and I only drink healthy fruit juices. I don't eat sweets, I only buy low fat and low carb products. I eat healthy, and don't need to read the rest of this article!" HOLD ON there a moment! You are not eating as healthy as you think! Let me tell you why.Never in the history of man have we seen more obesity, diseases, syndromes and what not, than we do right now. Is this all thanks to food? No, BUT,...

Maintaining Your Diet

Maintaining Your Diet

Are you constantly surrounded by temptation? Can’t say no to those fattening lunch dates, or those home-baked pies from your mother-in-law or to the huge box of chocolates from your partner? The diet is hard enough without high-calorie foods being pushed in your direction. How can you stick to your resolve?WebMD experts offer five simple strategies to help you stick to a healthy eating plan (even when you're surrounded by non-dieting friends and loved ones).1. Make a Statement. It’s up to the dieter to make his or her feelings known. Directly ask...

Ambience

Ambience

6440 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael, CA 95608. (916) 489-8464There are several “great” places to eat in Sacramento. Likewise, there are several “romantic” places to eat in Sacramento. But unfortunately,...

Examine The Foods You Eat

Examine The Foods You Eat

Food (and water) is the absolute first thing you need in order to ensure life. Without it you would wither away and die. You need food for its nutrition and for its sustenance. But are the foods you consume today supplying you with good solid nutrition, or are many of them slowly robbing you of your health and taking years from your life?Here are some things to consider:THE HAZARDS OF EATING MEATEating meat (particularly pork and red meat such as beef) in of itself is unhealthy especially when eaten in too large of quantities. Certain meats, such...

Aviation History in Pictures:Sasol makes world's first fully synthetic fuel-powered flight

Aviation History in Pictures:Sasol makes world's first fully synthetic fuel-powered flight

South African petrochemicals giant Sasol on Tuesday took to the skies the world's first passenger flight powered with only synthetic jet fuel, which was produced from coal.The flight from Johannesburg...

How Apricots Benefit You

How Apricots Benefit You

Alexander the Great fell in love with this surprisingly sweet fruit in Asia, where he found them growing wild. When he returned to Europe from his military expeditions, he brought some with him.The ancient Romans gave the apricot its name - from the Latin word for "precocious" - because the apricot is the first fruit of the season to ripen. The name stuck, and the apricot spread all over, from Europe, to America, and all the way to Australia.The apricot is a fantastic fruit - loaded with beta carotene, iron, fiber, vitamin C, and several B vitamins....

Like mom used to make it

Like mom used to make it

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Including Apples In Your Diet

Including Apples In Your Diet

There's no easier way to add a dose of nutrition to your day than by crunching on a tasty apple. You probably first experienced its delightful flavor as a baby, when applesauce introduced you to real food. And now, whether it's a Granny Smith, a McIntosh, or a Red Delicious, you think of apples as old friends. Grown throughout the world, apples are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They're fat-free, cholesterol-free, and low in sodium. In short, eating apples is a smart part of a healthy lifestyle.6 ways apples keep you healthyRegulates...