How To Consume More Water Without Actually Drinking

February 3, 2010
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We all know that we should consume an average of 8 glasses of water a day. But in those days that we can’t drink that much fluid, what should we do? Luckily, Beth Aldirch, a health and nutrition counselor, has some words of advice.

If you live in an extremely hot climate, you should add several more ounces of water a day. One easy way to include more water in your diet is to slice lemons, limes or oranges in a pitcher of water, let it sit for one hour or so then drink the pitcher of water throughout the day. The flavor of the water will remain naturally flavored, so…

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Changing Schedules In School May Result To Better Health

February 3, 2010
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Most elementary schools in the United States have standard time when it comes to eating and playing—a 50-minute lunch break followed playing outside. But at the Sharon Elementary School in New Jersey, they have found a way to push kids to eat more vegetables, drink more milk and waste less food.

They said that by putting recess before lunch, it will mean fewer visits to the school nurse for head and bellyaches. It also means there will be 15 minutes more extra instruction time per day.

Kids who are not rushing outside to play will have more time to sit down on their lunches while they can also release pent-up energy by…

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Moroccan Chicken With Kumquat Recipe

February 3, 2010
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At times that you have enough time to actually make a fancy dinner, then this recipe is for you. With the kumquat, this dish is similar to the mandarin chicken oriental though that one is leaning more to the spicy side than to the sweet savory flavor of this dish.

Here’s a recipe from Bon Appetit.

Ingredients: (serves 4)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces

2 onions, chopped

1 1-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon saffron threads

2 cups chicken stock

4 ounces kumquats, quartered, seeded

4 ounces pitted prunes

2 tablespoons honey

chopped cilantro

Salt and pepper

Procedure:

- Pour the olive oil int a large pot set over…

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Include Greens For A Healthy And Well-Balanced Diet

February 3, 2010
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Americans are not usually into eating greens but here, we discussed how important it is for people to include greens to their diet.

Green, leafy vegetables can actually fight disease, bring balance to your body, purify your blood, offer cancer prevention and increase your circulation. They can also strengthen one’s immune system and bring you excess energy. These vegetables are also helpful in treating depression and balance your intestinal flora, improve liver, gall bladder and kidney.

There are plenty of green and leafy vegetables you can choose from: there’s broccoli, peas, kale, romaine, bok choy, napa cabbage, kale, collards, watercress, mustard greens, broccoli rabe and dandelion.

However, greens like spinach, Swiss chard and…

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Coffee Reduces Risk Of Brain Cancer

February 3, 2010
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According to experts it is the antioxidants in beans that give coffee a healthy and nutritional aspect. But a new study from Imperial College in London is now saying that caffeine can actually reduce the risk of brain cancer by as much as 40 percent.

Published in the Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention journal, the study said that it looked at the coffee habits of 300 patients with glioma (cancer that stars in the brain) and the caffeine habits of those without glioma.

The study revealed that those who drink 5 or more cups of coffee or tea a day had 40 percent less chance of developing brain cancer than those who…

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Shrimp And Scallion Pancakes Recipe

February 3, 2010
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I am not much fond of Korean food since I was never really into weird-tasting dishes. However, this recipe has that kick that will make it perfect as a viand or even as a snack.

I recently got this Shrimp And Scallion Pancakes recipe from Epicurious.

Ingredients: (serves 2)

2 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup water

2 eggs, beaten

1 tablespoon sesame oil

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 bunch scallions, green parts thinly sliced, white parts discarded

1/2 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced

1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and halved lengthwise

1/4 canola oil

Procedure:

* Whisk together the garlic, salt, water, eggs, and sesame oil in a large bowl. Add the flour, and whisk until it forms a…

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Homemade Chicken Nuggets Recipe

February 3, 2010
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Just last night, I ordered one whole box of McDonald’s chicken nuggets since I can’t get these tasty treats out of my head for about a week now. But my first bite is not that delicious for me, so I decided to just look for a recipe for homemade chicken nuggets.

Ingredients: (serves 4)

350 g (12 oz) skinless and boneless chicken breasts (approx. 3 chicken breasts), cut into (bite-size) 2.5 cm (1 in) pieces

4 tbsp sunflower oil, for frying

For marinade:

200 ml (7 fl oz) buttermilk

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

1 tsp soy sauce

1/4 tsp paprika

For coating:

100 g (3 1/2 oz) plain flour

1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water

75 g (2…

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Eating Like A Viking Will Help You Lose Weight

February 3, 2010
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It’s funny how much dieters are getting desperate these days that they resulted to this: Viking-like eating. Apparently, the latest diet is for peeps to eat like our friends in the Scandinavia border.

According to Professor Arne Astrup, an obesity expert in Copenhagen University’s Department of Human Nutrition, he believes that Nordic diet is perfect to keep us slim.

In a nutshell, the Viking diet is one that “Focuses on seasonal and local produce, and a balance of protein, carbohydrate and fat.” This diet consists of simple but varied combination of foods like oats and barley, berries, vegetables, fish, poultry and game.

Astrup said that relatively high protein can keep dieters full for…

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Horseradish Root Now In Season

February 3, 2010
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I am not that much familiar with the use of horseradishes but apparently, the Egyptians have been using this since 1500 BC. They use the root for body pains while horseradish syrup can be used to treat cough, rheumatism, tuberculosis and aphrodisiac. But by the 1600s, British started using this horseradish in beefs, oysters and cocktails.

When buying horseradish, look for firm roots that are blemish-free and heavy for their size. Home-grated horseradish should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about four to six weeks or even in the freezer for six months. Meanwhile, whole fresh horseradish roots can be in airtight plastic bags for several months.

Here…

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Drinking Fake Alli Diet Pills Put You In Danger

February 2, 2010
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For those who are using the Alli pills, better listen up. A number of Americans have been using the diet pills since it was approved to be sold over the counter. But now, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that there are counterfeit pills that have found their way in the market.

The counterfeit pills have been tested, and they showed that they contain harmful levels of sibutramine — a drug that should only be available by prescription.

If you have a heart condition, taking anything with sibutramine can put you at greater risk of high blood cholesterol, heart attack and even stroke. Ironically, a large number of people are…

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