Health Benefits Of Cashews

July 15, 2010
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Cashew nuts are kidney-shaped seeds found attached to the bottom of the fruit tree called the cashew apple. They are known for their delicate flavors, and they are popular garnish for a number of salads and fry dishes. They are also used for the mellow nut butter made in Brazil and Nigeria. Portuguese explorers were the ones who introduced cashews to India and some African countries. Now, cashews are well-known in countries like India, Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria and Brazil.

Here are the health benefits of cashews:

* Consumption of cashews is very important for the prevention of gallstones in the human body.
* It is a known fact that the two minerals, calcium…

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Stir-Fry With Tofu, Green Beans And Tomatoes Recipe

July 15, 2010
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If you want something healthy and flavorful for a meal, then this is the perfect recipe for you. The combination of tofu, green beans and tomatoes with the hint of oyster sauce and spicy Thai chili paste makes this an incredibly delicious dish.

Here’s a recipe from The Gloriously Gluten-Free Cookbook by Vanessa Maltin.

Ingredients: (serves 4)

3 tablespoons vegetables oil

10 ounces tofu, cut into 1 x 1 x 1/2-inch slices

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

8 ounces fresh green beans, ends broken off

1 cup sliced onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 cup vegetable stock

2 tomatoes, diced

1 tablespoon gluten-free chili sauce (such as Thai Kitchen brand)

Procedure:

- Heat a large wok or nonstick skillet over high heat) it is…

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Health Insurance Companies Were Found Investing In Fast Food Chains

July 15, 2010
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I’m not even surprised that health insurance companies, who promised to provide us with health care (and an expensive one at that), are investing on fast food chains. Yes, health insurance companies have stocks in fast food chains.

Researchers at Harvard Medical School say that 11 large insurance companies own about $1.9 billion in stock in at least top five fast food companies—McDonald’s, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell—as of June 2009. Although I can’t really fault them for wanting to earn more money in this day and age of economic crisis; still, big businesses should have moral and social responsibilities right?

The Harvard experts say that insurance companies should sell their…

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Cheese Flautas With Cilantro Peseto Recipe

May 30, 2010
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I usually don’t like eating Mexican foods. It’s just too bland for my taste buds except maybe for the chili salsa. However, this dish made me think otherwise. The combination of the flautas with the ground beef and cheddar cheese is astronomically the best Mexican food I’ve had in years.

Here’s a recipe from Martha Stewart.

Ingredients: (serves 3)

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves, sliced

3/4 cup hulled pumpkin seeds

1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2 tablespoons lime juice

salt and pepper

8 corn tortillas

1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese

1/4 cup peanut oil

Salsa

Procedure:

- Place a skillet over medium heat. Soften the tortillas on the skillet for a few second each side. Set aside. Pour 2 tablespoons…

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10 Foods To Prevent Breast Cancer

May 30, 2010
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A new medical research now said that you can reduce the risk of breast cancer by eating certain kinds of foods. You can choose to battle and prevent breast cancer by just living a healthy lifestyle. Aaron Tabor, an medical diet and anti-aging expert, enumerated 10 powerful antioxidants that can protect your body from radical cell damages.

Here are the top 10 foods you can eat to lower the risk of breast cancer:
1. Carrots

2. Green tea

3. Apples

4. Fiber

5. Omega-3 oils

6. Flaxseed

7. Walnuts

8. Pomegranates

9. Broccoli

10. Low-Glycemic Foods

I know that most of these foods are not exactly the most common favorites; but come to think of it, if it prevents cancer, isn’t it…

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Plums Are Now In Season

May 30, 2010
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It’s nearing summer time, and ripe fruits and vegetables are finally making their debuts—plums being one of them. These fruits are usually in season from May through early October. Plums are relatives of peach, nectarine and almond. In some parts of the United States, plums are just starting to crop up.

They come in more than 2,000 varieties, which at least 100 of them are available in the United States alone. Varieties differ in size, shape, color, texture and flavor. Plums are generally divided into six categories: Japanese, American, Damson, Ornamental, Wild and European.

When buying plums, they should be plump and well colored, depending on the variety. Look for fruits that…

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Braised Chicken With Leeks And Cream Recipe

May 30, 2010
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I have lots of time on my hands now, so I decided to look for a rather complicated recipe that I can prepare for my family tonight. This dish is not exactly what you would call complicated, but it do combine many layers of preparations and cooking, so I think that this would be just right for a hearty meal later on.

This recipe is from Blake Royer who founded The Paupered Chef.

Ingredients: (serves 2)

2 chicken legs and thighs, skin-on and bone-in

Salt and pepper

1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola

1 large leek, dark green part cut off, cut into thin strips

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cup white wine

1 1/2 cups chicken stock or water

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Seven Fastfood Lunches That Will Not Force You To Gain Weight

May 30, 2010
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I know we should not be binging on fastfoods after all, it is supposedly the root of all evil (or all calories, for that matter). But there are times when we can’t just help ourselves but buy that humongous burger and fries.

Here are several ways how you can eat fastfood and yet not gain weight at all, according to Yahoo!:

* Quiznos: orderPan Asian Chicken Chopped Salad. Order the dressing (it comes with Spicy Asian dressing) on the side and use half of it, or ask for fat-free balsamic vinaigrette for a healthier option. About 330 calories.
* Burger King: Veggie burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato and ketchup; garden salad with 1/2…

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Health Benefits Of Corn

May 30, 2010
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Corns are not only great summertime food, they also contain high nutritional values that go well along with the sizzling weather of this season. They grow in “ears” that is enclosed by rows of kernels that are further covered by silk-like threads—known as corn silk. Corn husks, meanwhile, are usually light yellow in color or light green.

Kernels are usually boiled, roasted or steamed and served with butter and salt.

Here are the health benefits of corns:

* The high amount of fiber present in corn helps lower cholesterol levels and also reduces the risk of colon cancer.
* Corn, if consumed in moderate quantities, has been seen to be beneficial for those suffering…

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Sopa de Ajo Garlic Soup Recipe

May 30, 2010
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Most comfort foods include chicken pot pie, chicken soup or some chunky chowder; but for me, there’s something about garlic soup that calms me after a grueling day at work.

Here’s a recipe from Mario Batali’s Spain: A Culinary Road Trip.

Ingredients: (serves 3)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/4 pound stale bread, crusts removed, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

4 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 teaspoon hot pimentón (Spanish smoked paprika)

Salt

4 cups chicken stock

3 poached eggs

Procedures:

- Pour the olive oil into a pot. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the cubed bread. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the bread is lightly browned. Toss in the garlic, pimentón, and a pinch of salt. Stir well, and…

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