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Posted on February 26, 2010 by admin
1. Eat breakfast every morning
2. Get a good night’s rest
3, Drink water
4. Get some exercise
5. Enjoy fish a few times a week
6. Eat at home
7. Go to church
8. Enjoy a hobby
9. Make an effort to be happy
10. Be thankful
11. Be frugal
12. Save
13. Stop worrying
14. Quit procrastinating
15. Be organized
You can find more of the ways {there are 100 of these} at http://www.100bestdatingsites.com/blog/2008/100-simple-ways-to-change-your-life-for-the-better/.
Posted on February 17, 2010 by admin
Valentine’s Day is over and so it’s time that we say goodbye to chocolates and sweets and other fattening foods. While browsing for over the counter sleep aids, I came across these tips that can help us improve our diet.
1. Start cooking your own food.
2. Consider a CSA box.
3. Plan a menu.
4. Focus on variety in your diet.
5. Exercise portion control.
6. Look at what you’re drinking.
Read more about this at http://www.organizingyourway.net/guest-post/improve-your-diet-without-dieting.
Posted on February 13, 2010 by admin
I think I have bad skin. I so need to look for the best age spot removal. Thanks to AgeSpotsRemoval.net, I came across several natural, safe and non-surgical options to bring back life to my skin. I do need change my diet, too. Below are foods that is good for the skin.
1. Low fat yogurt
Low fat dairy products are full of vitamin A. This essential vitamin does wonders for our skin. If you have a thyroid problem or diabetes that’s another reason for you to stock up on organic law fat yogurts!
2. Berries
Berries have a great antioxidant capacity which means – the more of these we have, the longer our skin will look youthful and healthy!
3. Salmon
Our skin needs essential fatty acids.
4. Green tea
This drink contains polyphenols which have anti-inflammatory characteristics.
5. Water
Good hydration is our skin’s best friend. So ensure that you’re getting at least 8 glasses of water a day for your beautiful skin.
{Source: http://allwomenstalk.com/9-best-foods-for-your-skin/}
Posted on February 13, 2010 by admin
I am so glad to have come across this. I steamed some brocolli a few weeks ago and it was a disaster. Really bad. I hope it will be a lot better next time.
Ingredients
Vegetables
Water
Tools
Cutting board and knife
Saucepan with lid
Steamer basket (stainless steel or bamboo) or heat-resistant colander
Instructions
1. Clean and slice vegetables into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking.
2. Fill a saucepan with an inch or two of water. It should come close to, but not touch, the bottom of the steamer basket or colander.
3. Place the steamer basket or colander in the saucepan, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Add the vegetables, cover, and reduce heat to medium. If steaming more than one vegetable at a time, place heavier vegetables, such as root vegetables and winter squash, at the bottom, and lighter vegetables, such as leafy greens, at the top. (You can also steam tofu or fish on top of the vegetables for a simple, complete meal.)
5. Make sure the water doesn’t boil away. If necessary, add more water during steaming.
6. Cook the vegetables until vibrant in color and just tender when pierced with the tip of a knife. Most vegetables taste better when they’re still a bit crisp. Depending on the vegetables, it may take anywhere from 1-40 minutes. Keep an eye on things so the vegetables don’t overcook and turn mushy.
7. Immediately remove the vegetables from heat, season if desired, and serve.
Additional Notes:
• Open the pot lid away from you to prevent your face from being blasted with hot steam.
• For approximate cooking times of different vegetables, see Bon Appétit’s list. However, always rely on your own senses because times may vary.
• You can add herbs, olive oil, or other seasonings during or after steaming. For some ideas, see our Eight Ways to Perk Up Steamed Vegetables.
Snagged from http://www.thekitchn.com/.
Posted on February 4, 2010 by admin
I am not so much a fan of chocolates, believe it or not. I do crave for it once in a while though but that’s it. When I crave, I prefer to eat the dark chocolate variety. It’s good to know that the dark one is indeed good for the body. That’s good news. Anyway, for chocolate lovers out there, here are a few more uses on your beloved chocolates.
* Grate over your morning oatmeal – Remember our post on oats? Just a few shards of dark, nearly unsweetened chocolate can really liven up your morning oatmeal! It’s a Friday treat, right?
* Garnish a fruit plate with chocolate curls – Just fruit, with a little dark chocolate alongside, makes an elegant and healthy end to a meal. Serve a tray of Champagne grapes and peaches, or apple and plum slices, with shavings of dark chocolate.
* Mix into frozen banana ice cream – Did you know you can make ice cream from nothing but a frozen banana? It tastes perfectly creamy, and since it’s so healthy, you can afford some chunks of dark chocolate to make it just a little more decadent.
* Eat it straight – Just a little nip of a chocolate bar can wake you up in the middle of the day, without the full caffeine of a cup of coffee, or the indulgence of a brownie.
* Add into your morning baked goods – We love healthy, whole grain muffins with fruit and nuts for breakfast. But you can also liven them up with a little dark chocolate too.
Snagged from TheKitchn.
Posted on January 15, 2010 by admin
I try to have oatmeal for breakfast, but there are times that I get tired of eating it plain. Good thing I came across these five ways to eat oats from TheKitchn. Finally I can variety in my oats.
1. Steel-cut! – Really, the only way to eat oats for breakfast. The non-flattened, steel-cut oats, soaked overnight in hot water and cooked up in the morning into pearly, chewy grains of utter whole-grain nirvana.
2. Raw, as muesli – Muesli (real muesli, not the boxed sort) is just rolled oats soaked in milk all night. Really nutritious and delicious, and takes zero work. Unless you count pouring milk as work, in which case, we cannot help you.
3. In DIY instant oatmeal packets – Make your own instant oatmeal packets and quit buying sugary stuff from the store.
4. As bread – Oatmeal bread is nutritious, marvelously good as toast, and just is an all-round good thing.
5. In a cookie – Yes, just had to sneak in these oatmeal monster cookies, chock-full of peanut butter and chocolate bits. You have to reward yourself for eating healthy sometimes, right?
Posted on December 18, 2009 by admin
1. Use Fresh Herbs.
2. Upgrade Your Oil.
3. Try Whole Wheat Pasta.
4. Get thee some decent cookware.
I am trying to do the tips listed above. Though when it comes to herbs, I am only acquainted with basil. I hope to try other herbs soon. With regards to oil, I do spend a little extra as I use canola oil and olive oil. With regards to #4, how I wish I have extra money to get myself additional cookware. I would really love that.
Anyway, you can read the rest of the tips here.
Posted on December 4, 2009 by admin
* when making spaghetti sauce, use mushrooms, onions, garlic, and peppers in place of meat
* when eating out, your first option should always be either vegetarian (but without lots of cheese), grilled fish, shrimp, or grilled chicken
* no more soft drinks – Read the labels!
* get baked chips instead of the regular
You can see the rest of the tips here. I try to follow some, if not all, of the tips. I am also trying to eat as healthy as I can and I am happy to say that I did lose weight. I can already even fit into my old jeans, but I need to lose a few more inches to make them more comfy. Maybe fat burner can help with those few inches. 
Posted on November 22, 2009 by admin
I stumbled upon this list of how to feel great from Inspiration & Motivation blog and I just had to select some of the tips from the long but very helpful and informative list.
1. Exercise for 30 minutes everyday.
2. Drink multivitamin each day.
3. Don’t be a greedy eater.
4. Drink plenty of water.
5. Laugh.
6. Eat with your family together.
7. Keep choosing healthy food when you have dinner outside.
8. See something beautiful, like: put a picture of your beloved on your desk, see sunrise/sunset, put a vase in your room or hang your favorite picture on your wall that you can enjoy every day.
9. Face aging process by exercising, such as taking a walk, jogging, swimming, gardening, hiking, cycling or other aerobic activities.
10. Take time for yourself. We need some time to be alone and to be with other people. Being alone is very good for your body and soul, like relaxation, reflection, etc.
11. Practice your breathing. It can help relieving your tense and stress.
12. Set a schedule for having fun.
13. Spend money wisely.
14. Practice to identify and overcome stress. Signs of stress are get angry easily, isolate from surrounding environment, cry often, have insomnia, etc.
15. Identify your comfort zone. When you know your comfort zone – in what condition you can be comfortable and satisfied – you will feel better.
Read the rest of the list here.
Posted on November 10, 2009 by admin
My in-laws has a white board hanging on their kitchen {or at least, they used to until storm Ondoy came}. And for some reason, I used to sort of make fun of it. I didn’t realize that having a similar board in one’s kitchen is indeed very helpful. It helps you keep track of your stock of food in the freezer and in the fridge. Plus you can also list down the menu you planned for the week. That way, you can make sure that all your stock will be used and none will get spoiled.
I am getting myself one on my next trip to the mall.
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