Rhubarbs Are Now In Season

May 17, 2010
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Rhubarbs are first used for medicinal purposes in China back in 2700 BC, but now they are best known for pie fillings and as a cooking condiment. Rhubarb leaves can be quite toxic, so they are normally cleaned before they are sold. When buying rhubarbs, look for firm, long and fleshy stalks for optimal taste and freshness.

Here are the health benefits of rhubarbs:

* Studies have shown that rhubarb has anti-cancer properties and might help in cutting down the risk of cancer.
* Fresh rhubarb stalk is a very good source of dietary fiber and is beneficial for those suffering from indigestion.
* Eating a cold piece of rhubarb stalk can help counterbalance…

Get To Know The New Me Diet

May 17, 2010
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There are all kinds of diets nowadays, a far distance reminder of how there were only two kinds of diets before—cardio and weights. Now, there’s the new diet method—the high-density diet. The New Me Diet, developed by Drs. Jade and Keoni Teta, focuses on high-intensity training and nutrition that can trigger the body’s fat-burning hormones.

According to the New Me Diet, which stands for “Metabolic Effect,” a dieter can lose as much as 15 pounds in three weeks once you use this high-intensity diet. This involves circuit resistance training with heavy weights and short rest periods that lasts for only 31 minutes.

The creators of the diet can lead to increased fat…

Wholegrain Roll With Beemster Graskaas Apple And Turkey Recipe

May 17, 2010
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If you want something that will be great for outdoor lunches or snacks, then you have come to the right place. This Wholegrain Roll with Beemster Graskaas Apple and Ham recipe has the perfect combination of healthy food and tasty ham and apple.

This recipe is from Pinoycravings.com.

Ingredients:
(good for two persons)

2 slices Beemster Graskaas

2 wholegrain rolls

1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise

1/2 tablespoon mustard

1 teaspoon honey

several leaves of iceberg lettuce, sliced into strips

2 slices of turkey

1 apple, thinly sliced

2 pickles or pieces of cucumber, sliced

Procedure:

* Slice the rolls in half.
* Mix the low-fat mayonnaise with the mustard and honey. Spread the mixture on the rolls.
* Divide the lettuce between the rolls. Layer the ham…

Get To Know Konnyaku

May 17, 2010
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If you like weird sounding and exotic foods, then maybe you should try the konnyaku. This Japanese product is a low-calorie food that came from a plant called konnayku from the taro family. This is as close to as zero-calorie as you can find.

This is actually a gelatinous block of water that is solidified by the addition of pulverized konnyaku powder and sometimes seaweed powder. One package of konnyaku range from zero to 10 calories, depending on how it is made. If you eat konnyaku in one day, you’ll have the experience of feeling full but still slightly hungry at the same time.

Although Konnyaku is basically devoid of taste, it…

Health Benefits Of Eggplant

May 17, 2010
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Eggplant (or Brinjal) is a perennial vegetable that belongs to the nightshade or Solanaceae family. It can grow as much as 16 to 57 inches with spiny items stems. It comes in different colors like lavender, yellow-white, orange and jade green. The flesh is cream-colored with a bitter taste and spongy consistency.

Here are the health benefits of eating eggplants:

* Nasunin, the potent antioxidant, also shields the brain cell membranes from any kind of damage and injury. This is really important as the membrane protects the cells from free radicals, allowing the entry of nutrients and exit of harmful wastes. It also receives instructions from messenger molecules telling what activities the…

Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake Recipe

May 17, 2010
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From first look, I don’t know how to react to a chocolate cake made with mayonnaise. But hey, I’m feeling a bit adventurous, so why not try to make this dessert right?

This recipe is from Se Talk Thread.

Ingredients
: (makes two-layer 9-inch cake)

3 large eggs

1 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups mayonnaise

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda

3/4 cups + 1 tablespoon dutch-process cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon salt, generous

1 1/3 cups hot water

Procedure:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9″ cake pans, or a 13″ by 9″ baking dish.

- Using an electric hand or stand mixer, beat the eggs…

Health Benefits Of Green Peas

May 17, 2010
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Green peas are classified as fruit but they have been used as vegetable since ages.  They are described as small spherical seeds or pods of legume Pisum sativum. They are cultivated during the cool season. They are very rich in protein and have high nutritional value in terms of vitamins and minerals.

Here are the health benefits of green peas:

* Being low in calories, green peas are good for those who are trying to lose weight.
* Green peas are rich in dietary fiber, making them good for those suffering from constipation.
* Studies have indicated that green peas might prove beneficial for those suffering from the problem of high cholesterol.
* The high…

New Weight Loss Surgery Might Have No Need For Surgery At All

May 17, 2010
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Incision-free bariatric surgery has been the leading medical procedure for losing weight these days. But according to new research, there’s now a surgery-free procedure that is making the rounds.

The procedure, called the Gastric Mind Band Hypnosis, is fast becoming popular in North America. In fact, a clinic in Washington charges for the procedure a staggering amount of $1,400. The procedure has a “pre-surgery” where a patient will be counseled by talking about her food choices. During the final session, the patient will be brought to an operating room. But instead of injecting the patient with anesthesia, someone has already put the patient under hypnosis. Mere hours later, the patient will…

David Lebovitz’s Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

May 17, 2010
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If you’re looking for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe, then you have stumbled upon the perfect one. I have always loved soft and chewy cookies rather than those tooth-chipping cookies that are too sweet for my buds.

Here is the recipe adapted from Ready for Dessert by David Lebovitz.

Ingredients: (makes 48 cookies)

2 1/2 cups (350 g) all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 cup (8 ounces/225 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup (215 g) packed light brown sugar

3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs, at room temperature

2 cups (about 225 g) nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, or macadamia nuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

14 ounces (400…

Five Things To Help You Stay Fit And Healthy

May 17, 2010
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When you’re walking down school halls or even the malls and you happen to see fit ladies, don’t it amazes you how they stay fit and healthy despite all the sumptuous treats you can indulge yourselves into these days?

Well, here are some five tips you can do to help you achieve the kind of body that you want:

1. Sleep and wake up naturally in the morning
2. Exercise in the morning
3. Use positive self-talk
4. Rebound from setbacks
5. Set and accomplish goals

It is important for people to sleep well at night and wake up naturally in the morning, so that their bodies get tuned to your life’s everyday grind. It is also…