Staples To Have On Hand.......

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

1. Frozen Vegetables: Have your favorites on hand in as many colors as possible.

2. Fat-Free Soup Broth: This can be vegetable, chicken or beef broth.

3. Dried Whole-Wheat Pasta: Whole-Wheat Pasta has more fiber so a smaller serving fills you up more.

4. Boneless, Skinless, Chicken Breast: It lasts up to 6 months in your freezer and is so good fixed so many ways and a good source of low-fat protein.

5. Lean, Ground Beef: It has many uses and is a great source of protein, iron and zinc.

6. Unsalted Dry-Roasted Nuts: Choose the version you find in almost all grocery stores; not the oily snack mix.

7. Canned, Crushed, or Whole Tomatoes: So many uses and so good for you......great source of Vitamin C and lycopene.

8. Basil Leaves: Tastes so good and is a great garnish.

9. Chicken Sausage: It is lower in fat than pork sausage and tastes great.

10. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Good Fat.

When you have this list of foods on hand, you will always be able to put a tasty and healthy meal together.......even on short notice!

  

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SUNNY332 2/19/2011 8:29AM

Great list. Thanks! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEACHLDY4 2/17/2011 8:39AM

Thanks for the reminders! Report Inappropriate Comment

BENDER7 2/17/2011 6:51AM

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MS.ELENI 2/16/2011 10:09PM

I have most of those things on hand all the time. Great list Report Inappropriate Comment

FLAME42 2/16/2011 9:19PM

Happy to find many of these in my kitchen. Good reminders of what to have on hand for every day & compnay surprises. Report Inappropriate Comment

Did YOU Know This?!?!?!

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

This is also from Dr. Oz.

A SERIOUS NOTE ABOUT HEART ATTACKS:

HEART ATTACK PROCEDURE:
Women should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw. You may never have the first chest pain during the course of a heart attack. Nausea and intense sweating are also common symptoms. Sixty percent of people who have a heart attack while they're asleep do not wake up. Pain in the jaw can wake you from a sound sleep. Be careful, and be aware. The more we know, the better our chance to survive.

  

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TEACHLDY4 2/16/2011 8:43AM

Thanks for the info! Report Inappropriate Comment

BENDER7 2/16/2011 7:25AM

More good info---thank you! Report Inappropriate Comment

MS.ELENI 2/15/2011 10:28PM

I know first hand.Womens pain is usually different from a man.When I had my heart attack it started in by back between the shoulder blades. Report Inappropriate Comment

FLAME42 2/15/2011 4:35PM

I have heard this before. Everyone needs to be aware of changes in their bodies. Report Inappropriate Comment

GLENNYB 2/15/2011 3:27PM

just an fyi, the first part is a hoax: http://www.snopes.com/ medical/myths/coldwater.asp Report Inappropriate Comment

LOVEZU 2/15/2011 3:24PM

Wow, thanks for the "scary" news....yikes. Where did you learn about the cold drink? Report Inappropriate Comment

The Powerhouse Fruits.........Dr. Oz

Monday, February 14, 2011

KIWI: Tiny but mighty, and a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin E and fiber. Its vitamin C content is twice that of an orange!

An APPLE a day keeps the doctor away? Although an apple has a low vitamin C content, it has antioxidants and flavonoids which enhances the activity of vitamin C, thereby helping to lower the risk of colon cancer, heart attack and stroke.

STRAWBERRY: Protective Fruit. Strawberries have the highest total antioxidant power among major fruits and protect the body from cancer-causing, blood vessel-clogging free radicals.

Eating 2-4 ORANGES a day may help keep colds away, lower cholesterol, prevent and dissolve kidney stones, and reduce the risk of colon cancer.

WATERMELON: Coolest thirst quencher. Composed of 92% water, it is also packed with a giant dose of glutathione, which helps boost our immune system. Also a key source of lycopene, the cancer-fighting oxidant. Also found in watermelon: Vitamin C and Potassium.

GUAVA and PAPAYA: Top awards for vitamin C. They are the clear winners for their high vitamin C content. GUAVA is also rich in fiber, which helps prevent constipation. PAPAYA is rich in carotene, good for your eyes.

  

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MS.ELENI 2/14/2011 10:24PM

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FLAME42 2/14/2011 7:13PM

Definitely did not realize how power packed kiwi is. Also I may have to start "liking" watermelon more. Thanks for sharing this info. Report Inappropriate Comment

CHARLIESANGEL10 2/14/2011 6:26PM

Great info--especially for flu season! Thanks! Report Inappropriate Comment

NEWMAC2011 2/14/2011 6:11PM

I'm salivating reading about all these great fruits. Thanks for passing this along. Not only are they delicious but they're so good for us too! Report Inappropriate Comment

Dr. Oz On Eating Fruit.......

Sunday, February 13, 2011

We all think eating fruit means just buying fruit, cutting it up and popping it into our mouths. It's not that easy. It's important to know HOW and WHEN to eat fruit.
What's the correct way to eat fruit?
It means NOT eating fruit AFTER a meal! Fruit should be eaten on an EMPTY stomach.
Eating fruit like that plays a major role in detoxifying your system, supplying you with a great deal of energy for weight loss and other life activities.
Fruit is the most important food. Let's say you eat two slices of bread, then a slice of fruit. The slice of fruit is ready to go straight through the stomach into the intestines, but it's prevented from doing so. In the meantime, the whole meal rots and ferments, and turns to acid. The minute the fruit comes into contact with the food in the stomach, and digestive juices, the entire mass of food begins to spoil.
Eat your fruit on an EMPTY STOMACH, or before your meal! You've heard people complain: Every time I eat watermelon I burp, my stomach bloats, I feel like running to the toilet, etc.. This will not happen if you eat the fruit on an empty stomach. Fruit mixes with the putrefying other food and produces gas. Hence, you bloat. All fruit becomes alkaline in our body.
When you need to drink fruit juice drink only FRESH fruit juice, NOT the concentrated juice from the cans. Don't drink juice that has been heated. Don't eat cooked fruit; you don't get the nutrients at all. You get only the taste. Cooking destroys all of the vitamins.
Eating a whole fruit is better than drinking the juice.

  

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PLMAHLIK 2/20/2011 3:44PM

According to Snopes the article about eating fruit on an empty stomach is not authored by Dr. Oz and these statements are false. See the full report here: http://www.snopes.com/food /warnings/fruit.asp Report Inappropriate Comment

BENDER7 2/13/2011 11:00PM

Thanks for the great info--I didn't know it should be first. Report Inappropriate Comment

CAZ5346 2/13/2011 10:38PM

Hi Patti, Thanks for sharing that as I didn't know that. I usually eat my banana with my cereal and will eat fruit as dessert. I too like Dr Oz but seldom watch him. Carol Report Inappropriate Comment

FLAME42 2/13/2011 8:06PM

Thanks for the info, I had never heard this before. Usually do eat my banana first at breakfast, but the rest of the day doesn't always follow that pattern. Report Inappropriate Comment

PJSTIME 2/13/2011 7:31PM

More good info that I did not know. So it is fruit, then salad then meal (if still hungry) Report Inappropriate Comment

1CRAZYDOG 2/13/2011 7:19PM

Never heard that before, but gonna give it a try. I LOVE Dr. Oz's information. Report Inappropriate Comment

MS.ELENI 2/13/2011 6:54PM

Thanks for sharing. I also love Dr Oz. Report Inappropriate Comment

CITRUSPINE 2/13/2011 6:08PM

Thank you for the blog! I have heard that fruit should be eaten on an empty stomach but had forgotten why--now I know. Thanks for the information. Happy Valentine's Day! Report Inappropriate Comment

AUNTB63 2/13/2011 5:53PM

Thank you so much for sharing this information. I always eat my breakfast fruit while I'm preparing the meal. My last fruit of the day is sometime after dinner, guess I'll rearrange that one........Have a great day. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUNNY332 2/13/2011 5:39PM

What great information. I am a huge Dr. Oz fan but so seldom get to watch it. Take care and thanks for being you. Your goodie was so appreciated. I am doing amazingly well - not stressed at all. I am happy to know without a doubt that He will take care of me. Thanks so much for everything. Hugs, Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

GOANNA2 2/13/2011 4:40PM

Thanks, I didn't know that. I will have my apple efore I have brekky now. Report Inappropriate Comment

NOW2DAY 2/13/2011 4:34PM

I just messed up and had an apple after lunch. I have heard this before but maybe I need to her it again. Thanks Report Inappropriate Comment

Thank You........

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Just a note to Thank those of you who responded to my request for advice in my blog yesterday. I really appreciate the advice given to me and will certainly consider it when making my decisions. I plan to sit down tomorrow or Monday to completely re-vamp what I have been doing. My time spent on the computer HAS TO CHANGE, so when I re-do my goals and my entire program, I will have to leave out some of the activities that I am doing now. I want to put more emphasis on tracking both food and exercise as that has contributed most to my success thus far. I may have to cut down on some of the social interactions on a daily basis and change that to once a week or so. All of this will be trial and error to see what works best. I KNOW what is most important to me and this is what I will concentrate on. I am hoping to change my internet service when it becomes available and hopefully, that will enable me to increase my participation.
Thanks again. Once again, Spark Friends have come through when needed.

  

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SUNNY332 2/13/2011 1:21PM

Hang in there and do keep us posted. The one thing I thought of is that if you have a lap top, you could take it to a place close to your house that has wifi and do your sparking. Our public library has this service. Hugs, Sunny Report Inappropriate Comment

FLAME42 2/13/2011 11:58AM

I know you will consider all the possibilities, you are wise on making choices. Hopefully the opportunity to change your internet service happens soon. We must talk soon...... Report Inappropriate Comment

THECRAZYMANGO 2/13/2011 9:23AM

Isn't it funny how they do that? I love it! Thanks for always being there for me but I understand needing more time for YOU and your fitness goals! Go get them, Mom! Comment edited on: 2/13/2011 9:24:03 AM Report Inappropriate Comment

BENDER7 2/13/2011 8:56AM

Hoping you find the balance you are looking for to meet your goals. Report Inappropriate Comment