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MAGICAL MINERALS
How's your mineral IQ? This may not be a perfect-cocktail party conversational warm-up material, but bear in mind, you need you minerals! These body regulators play a big role in keeping balance. Minerals have been proven to prevent every major form of disease, including cancer. So if your mineral IQ needs a boost, now is the time to do it.
Many of us neglect our minerals because they don't directly contribute to our energy needs. In this fast moving world of this 21st century, energy is seen as the key to practically everything. But what about sustaining the conditions that make your energy possible? Bottom line: minerals are vital substances.
Off hand, how many minerals do you know? If your know the most important ones like calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chlorine, iodine, sulfur, fluorine, and manganese, that is a good start.
The next step is to make sure you are getting your RDA's worth. The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) was established in 1943 by the National Academy of Sciences. It indicates the amount of minerals you need daily in order to be, or to stay healthy.
Below, a checklist of some important minerals and their sources:
1. Calcium
Calcium gives you healthy bones and teeth. In fact, 99% of all calcium you take in goes to the bones and teeth. The rest helps the nerve, and aid in muscle contraction and blood clotting. Some megavitamin nutritionists claim that giving your child a good amount of calcium daily will help to make you less temperamental.
Children who are deficient in calcium are in danger of contracting rickets, while adults with a calcium deficiency may contract "osteomalacia" which is ricket's adult equivalent.
One main source of calcium is milk, one pint of which should give you almost three-fourths of an adult's daily calcium requirement. Other good sources are Cheddar cheese and green leafy vegetables such as mustard greens, broccoli, fish (especially sardines and pilchards, whose bones are eaten), sesame seeds, almonds, fortified cereals, and white flour.
2. Iron
Iron helps to form haemoglobin, the oxygen factor in your blood. The good news is, you need small amounts of it. But if serious blood loss occurs, you'll to take in a comparatively larger quantity in order to form new red blood cells.
A deficiency in iron can result in anemia, and in extreme cases it can affect your immune system. You can get iron from red meat, kidney, liver, oysters, cocoa, nuts, breakfast cereals, eggs and beans.
3. Phosphorus
Phosphorus is found in every cell in your body. It aids a large variety of blood processes including the metabolism of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Almost all the chemical reactions that occur in your body make use of phosphorus.
A deficiency in phosphorus can cause a loss of appetite, weakness, bone pain, stiff joints, central nervous disorders, and respiratory failure. You can find phosphorus in nearly all foods, especially those that are high in protein such as meat, nuts, shellfish, and chicken.
4. Magnesium
Magnesium helps you to have healthy bones and teeth, and helps in the proper functioning of your muscles, nerves, metabolic enzymes, and vitamins B1 and B2. A deficiency of magnesium can cause anxiety, muscle cramps, insomnia, and an irregular heartbeat. Some food sources for magnesium are wholemeal flour, cereals, milk, eggs, shellfish, chicken and nuts.
So know the four, and there's more. Be healthy!
Many of us neglect our minerals because they don't directly contribute to our energy needs. In this fast moving world of this 21st century, energy is seen as the key to practically everything. But what about sustaining the conditions that make your energy possible? Bottom line: minerals are vital substances.
Off hand, how many minerals do you know? If your know the most important ones like calcium, phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chlorine, iodine, sulfur, fluorine, and manganese, that is a good start.
The next step is to make sure you are getting your RDA's worth. The RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) was established in 1943 by the National Academy of Sciences. It indicates the amount of minerals you need daily in order to be, or to stay healthy.
Below, a checklist of some important minerals and their sources:
1. Calcium
Calcium gives you healthy bones and teeth. In fact, 99% of all calcium you take in goes to the bones and teeth. The rest helps the nerve, and aid in muscle contraction and blood clotting. Some megavitamin nutritionists claim that giving your child a good amount of calcium daily will help to make you less temperamental.
Children who are deficient in calcium are in danger of contracting rickets, while adults with a calcium deficiency may contract "osteomalacia" which is ricket's adult equivalent.
One main source of calcium is milk, one pint of which should give you almost three-fourths of an adult's daily calcium requirement. Other good sources are Cheddar cheese and green leafy vegetables such as mustard greens, broccoli, fish (especially sardines and pilchards, whose bones are eaten), sesame seeds, almonds, fortified cereals, and white flour.
2. Iron
Iron helps to form haemoglobin, the oxygen factor in your blood. The good news is, you need small amounts of it. But if serious blood loss occurs, you'll to take in a comparatively larger quantity in order to form new red blood cells.
A deficiency in iron can result in anemia, and in extreme cases it can affect your immune system. You can get iron from red meat, kidney, liver, oysters, cocoa, nuts, breakfast cereals, eggs and beans.
3. Phosphorus
Phosphorus is found in every cell in your body. It aids a large variety of blood processes including the metabolism of protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Almost all the chemical reactions that occur in your body make use of phosphorus.
A deficiency in phosphorus can cause a loss of appetite, weakness, bone pain, stiff joints, central nervous disorders, and respiratory failure. You can find phosphorus in nearly all foods, especially those that are high in protein such as meat, nuts, shellfish, and chicken.
4. Magnesium
Magnesium helps you to have healthy bones and teeth, and helps in the proper functioning of your muscles, nerves, metabolic enzymes, and vitamins B1 and B2. A deficiency of magnesium can cause anxiety, muscle cramps, insomnia, and an irregular heartbeat. Some food sources for magnesium are wholemeal flour, cereals, milk, eggs, shellfish, chicken and nuts.
So know the four, and there's more. Be healthy!
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Wrap It Up / ishalleatandcook
Wrap It Up
By Rosalinda Flores-Martinez
Rare are the days when ovens are heated up to bake bread. Today, instant food is the prerequisite. From cereals to coffee, the faster food can be prepared, the more it is preferred.
You can whip up an appetizing breakfast with little effort and really no fuss! The only task is to get yourself out of bed and a little time preparing it. The day lights up when the kitchen permeates with delectable aroma of freshly brewed tea or maple syrup on hot waffles - you'll know the day has started up right and bright for you.
You may also want to begin with juice, but don't just stick to orange. A mix of apple and carrot, for example, is not only refreshing but also provides you with the daily supply of vitamins A and C. Fruits in season can be the best juices for breakfast at affordable prices. A cocktail of these pure fruit juices will perk you up quickly.
Sliced bread can also be eaten and folded with various fillings. With emphasis on healthy eating, try wholemeal rye bread for a tastier difference.
For a unique take on the sandwich or bread roll, try the wrap. The wrap has variously been known as the "burrito," "spring roll," "crepe," or "maki." It doesn't really matter what you choose to call it, for it's what inside that counts. Wraps migrated from California, which unleashed pineapple pizza and wheatgrass smoothies on the Western world, then amalgamation of okra, cauliflower, spinach and salsa to help things along.
The ideal wrap is a collage of crunchy, smooth and chewy "pita" or dough. The bread should be as thin as possible. Avoid dressing that will make things soggy - purees, jams go well with flat breads. As filling, rice, fish, meat with vegetables of your choice are best. So, for something that combines all imaginable fillings, experiment with a few recipes. The result? Amazing, hearty and delighted breakfast dishes that can take you round the clock.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rosalinda_Flores-Martinez
By Rosalinda Flores-Martinez
Rare are the days when ovens are heated up to bake bread. Today, instant food is the prerequisite. From cereals to coffee, the faster food can be prepared, the more it is preferred.
You can whip up an appetizing breakfast with little effort and really no fuss! The only task is to get yourself out of bed and a little time preparing it. The day lights up when the kitchen permeates with delectable aroma of freshly brewed tea or maple syrup on hot waffles - you'll know the day has started up right and bright for you.
You may also want to begin with juice, but don't just stick to orange. A mix of apple and carrot, for example, is not only refreshing but also provides you with the daily supply of vitamins A and C. Fruits in season can be the best juices for breakfast at affordable prices. A cocktail of these pure fruit juices will perk you up quickly.
Sliced bread can also be eaten and folded with various fillings. With emphasis on healthy eating, try wholemeal rye bread for a tastier difference.
For a unique take on the sandwich or bread roll, try the wrap. The wrap has variously been known as the "burrito," "spring roll," "crepe," or "maki." It doesn't really matter what you choose to call it, for it's what inside that counts. Wraps migrated from California, which unleashed pineapple pizza and wheatgrass smoothies on the Western world, then amalgamation of okra, cauliflower, spinach and salsa to help things along.
The ideal wrap is a collage of crunchy, smooth and chewy "pita" or dough. The bread should be as thin as possible. Avoid dressing that will make things soggy - purees, jams go well with flat breads. As filling, rice, fish, meat with vegetables of your choice are best. So, for something that combines all imaginable fillings, experiment with a few recipes. The result? Amazing, hearty and delighted breakfast dishes that can take you round the clock.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rosalinda_Flores-Martinez
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Water For Healthy Lifestyle
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Water For Healthy Lifestyle
Our bodies need water more than ever. The recommended daily amount is 64 ounces. Most tall drinking glasses are sized about 12 ounces and individual plastic bottles are about 20 ounces. It is known that 75 percent of people are chronically dehydrated. And watch out! Dehydration is serious. Lack of water is the number one trigger for daytime fatigue. Even mild dehydration will slow down ones metabolism by as much as 3 percent. A mere 2 percent drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty facing the computer screen.
It is vital that we drink water before we even feel thirsty because thirst is already and indication that we are dehydrated. A lot of people even mistake their thirst for hunger, and about 37 percent of us do this constantly. A glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100 percent of dieters who participated in a study.
Moreover, preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of the sufferers. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45 percent, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79percent, and one is 50percent less likely to develop bladder cancer. Water clears the skin and flushes our impurities better than any other cosmetic. There are no negative side effects drinking too much water.
For some people, water is just too plain. A few lemon slices can go a long way. Nowadays, some beverage companies, have gone a step further - and flavored water, with different colors, and attractive bottles.
While plain water is always the best choice for health, flavored waters can count glass-for-glass towards the daily requirement, says a spokesperson from a beverage outfit. There are many brands of flavored water available today and vitamin filled, too. Some of bottles of it, can even be substituted for a bottle of dextrose.
So to drink or not to drink? Drink. Drink lots of water, for a healthy lifestyle.
/ishalleatandcook
/Cook Magazine (first publication)
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rosalinda_Flores-Martinez
Water For Healthy Lifestyle
Our bodies need water more than ever. The recommended daily amount is 64 ounces. Most tall drinking glasses are sized about 12 ounces and individual plastic bottles are about 20 ounces. It is known that 75 percent of people are chronically dehydrated. And watch out! Dehydration is serious. Lack of water is the number one trigger for daytime fatigue. Even mild dehydration will slow down ones metabolism by as much as 3 percent. A mere 2 percent drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty facing the computer screen.
It is vital that we drink water before we even feel thirsty because thirst is already and indication that we are dehydrated. A lot of people even mistake their thirst for hunger, and about 37 percent of us do this constantly. A glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100 percent of dieters who participated in a study.
Moreover, preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of the sufferers. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45 percent, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79percent, and one is 50percent less likely to develop bladder cancer. Water clears the skin and flushes our impurities better than any other cosmetic. There are no negative side effects drinking too much water.
For some people, water is just too plain. A few lemon slices can go a long way. Nowadays, some beverage companies, have gone a step further - and flavored water, with different colors, and attractive bottles.
While plain water is always the best choice for health, flavored waters can count glass-for-glass towards the daily requirement, says a spokesperson from a beverage outfit. There are many brands of flavored water available today and vitamin filled, too. Some of bottles of it, can even be substituted for a bottle of dextrose.
So to drink or not to drink? Drink. Drink lots of water, for a healthy lifestyle.
/ishalleatandcook
/Cook Magazine (first publication)
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Rosalinda_Flores-Martinez
Monday, April 16, 2012
How To Organize Your Kitchen
"Keep the kitchen clean."
Why? It must be kept clean because you make food in the kitchen, and that food will be taken for nourishment. Being clean and getting the right foods is cheaper than being confined in a hospital.
The kitchen has to be comfortable as the living room because everyone gathers together in the kitchen, as in the dining room.
There must be shelves and a cupboard, among others. If the kitchen is small, then get a small kitchen organizer or clean side tables.
Check these organizing and kitchen tips:
Rags, mats, and/or carpets must be kept dry. When the rag is dirty, wash it immediately.
Polish or scrub your kitchen as you do your living room.
The sink must be washed every time it is used.
Sponges for glasses and plates must be replaced often.
Gas must be turned off, immediately after use.
Pots and pans must be scrubbed to remove blackness.
Try to fill the basic kitchen needs like sugar, salt, coffee, tea, chocolate, milk or creamer, and the most important, mineral water.
Group your condiments and some ingredients, as to use and safely. Put labels on jars if refilled.
Freeze the foods that are needed to be frozen.
Be sure the table cover and mats are fresh and not stinky.
Cupboards and/or cabinets must be thoroughly dusted, as scheduled.
Stocks must be checked for expiry dates.
Budget for you rice, bread or noodles; they're necessary.
Spray insecticide, at least one a week or one every 2-3 weeks. Take the water-based kind. Use them when all foods are inside the refrigerator and/or freezer.
Garbage must be tidied and taken out everyday.
Clean the kitchen surroundings every time you cook, like sweeping and scrubbing the floor. If there's carpet, vacuum it.
Pick up food crumbs; they're inviting to roaches, ants, and other insects.
Be sure the chairs are strong, you might fall.
Knives, scissors, matches and candles must always be returned in its proper place.
Check the electricity, and turn off or unplug if appliances are not in use.
Let dry towels and sponges after use.
Empty bottles and cans are supposed to be away from the kitchen perimeters.
Get tight containers for other food storage, but stack and arrange them orderly.
Keep the kitchen safe, clean, comfortable and fragrant no matter how big or small it is. Remember meals are sacred and the foods we eat are a grace from God.
Organizing a kitchen can be practiced. Just stick to the basics. A well-equipped center and simplification of work and labor will lead to kitchen efficiency and easy handling of the kitchen and/or kitchen grooming habits.
Keep your surroundings clean. Keep your kitchen clean and be healthy!
ishalleatandcook
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Why? It must be kept clean because you make food in the kitchen, and that food will be taken for nourishment. Being clean and getting the right foods is cheaper than being confined in a hospital.
The kitchen has to be comfortable as the living room because everyone gathers together in the kitchen, as in the dining room.
There must be shelves and a cupboard, among others. If the kitchen is small, then get a small kitchen organizer or clean side tables.
Check these organizing and kitchen tips:
Rags, mats, and/or carpets must be kept dry. When the rag is dirty, wash it immediately.
Polish or scrub your kitchen as you do your living room.
The sink must be washed every time it is used.
Sponges for glasses and plates must be replaced often.
Gas must be turned off, immediately after use.
Pots and pans must be scrubbed to remove blackness.
Try to fill the basic kitchen needs like sugar, salt, coffee, tea, chocolate, milk or creamer, and the most important, mineral water.
Group your condiments and some ingredients, as to use and safely. Put labels on jars if refilled.
Freeze the foods that are needed to be frozen.
Be sure the table cover and mats are fresh and not stinky.
Cupboards and/or cabinets must be thoroughly dusted, as scheduled.
Stocks must be checked for expiry dates.
Budget for you rice, bread or noodles; they're necessary.
Spray insecticide, at least one a week or one every 2-3 weeks. Take the water-based kind. Use them when all foods are inside the refrigerator and/or freezer.
Garbage must be tidied and taken out everyday.
Clean the kitchen surroundings every time you cook, like sweeping and scrubbing the floor. If there's carpet, vacuum it.
Pick up food crumbs; they're inviting to roaches, ants, and other insects.
Be sure the chairs are strong, you might fall.
Knives, scissors, matches and candles must always be returned in its proper place.
Check the electricity, and turn off or unplug if appliances are not in use.
Let dry towels and sponges after use.
Empty bottles and cans are supposed to be away from the kitchen perimeters.
Get tight containers for other food storage, but stack and arrange them orderly.
Keep the kitchen safe, clean, comfortable and fragrant no matter how big or small it is. Remember meals are sacred and the foods we eat are a grace from God.
Organizing a kitchen can be practiced. Just stick to the basics. A well-equipped center and simplification of work and labor will lead to kitchen efficiency and easy handling of the kitchen and/or kitchen grooming habits.
Keep your surroundings clean. Keep your kitchen clean and be healthy!
ishalleatandcook
also on ezinearticles.com
rosevoc2
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