Americans Have Unhealthier Lifestyles Than Two Decades Ago

June 2, 2009
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Despite numerous public campaigns on the importance of eating healthy, a study found out that American have unhealthier lifestyles today than twenty years ago.

The Medical University of South Carolina compared the studies conducted between 1988 to 2006, and came up with several signs that proved Americans are becoming more unhealthy as years passed.

The five key areas that the Medical University of South Carolina found out will be published in the American Journal of Medicine. Those were:

  • The percentage of adults aged 40 to 74 with a BMI of 30+ rose from 28% to 36%.
  • The number of people exercising three or more times per week fell from 53% to 43%.
  • Smoking levels remained…
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It’s Beet And Avocado Salad For Dinner

June 1, 2009
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I am not fond of salad, as I mentioned many posts before this one. And I am not particularly inclined this recipe too will make me think more of diving into greens and reds and yellows and oranges, etc. However, I completely love Giada deLaurentis to bits and pieces… so much that I have actually tried a few of her recipes and really liked them. Yeah, including this one.

Beet, Avocado, and Goat Cheese Salad

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 medium cooked beets
6 cups baby arugula, or normal arugula roughly torn
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted then…

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Explore The New Spicy Ice Cream

May 29, 2009
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As the summer approaches, visions of ice creams, ice cones and other cold sensation flashes through our mind. But what if I tell you there’s new concoction that would surely give your taste buds a run for its money?

From Sunni Ski’s Homemade Ice Cream, there’s new frozen concoction called the Cold Sweat. Described as “dangerously hot,” Cold Sweat tasters should first sign a waiver before sampling this ice cream topped with hot sauce and chiles.

If you want to create your own spike, try putting some dried chiles into the milk or the cream base. You can also try adding a strong dose of cinnamon as it gives the ice cream…

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Get Sweet (And Healthy) With The Vegan Oreo Mint Cupcake

May 29, 2009
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Who said that sweet cupcakes such as the oreo mint cannot be called healthy? With the Vegan Oreo Mint Cupcake, we can now enjoy our sweets and stay healthy at the same time.

This recipe is the perfect chocolate-based vegan cupcake. You can change, basically, the look and flavor by adding some of your personal touches to it like the frosting, glaze or filling but basically, this cupcake will rock health buff’s world.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup soy milk
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, chocolate extract, or more vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder, Dutch-processed or regular
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon…
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How Schools In France Teaches Kids To Be Healthy

May 27, 2009
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I remember seeing the menu at my previous school and gagging for all the unappetizing food they expect us to eat there—macaroni, porridge and oh yeah… softdrinks for breakfast. What kind of system is that?

Cafeteria lunches are known to be horrible in probably all the corners of all the schools in this world. But the blog, School Lunch Talk, is making a comparative study on how other countries have been feeding their students.

In France, lunch is the time to teach students how to have healthy eating habits. An example of their “healthy eating habit” is a meal of Basque chicken thigh with herbs, red and green bell peppers and olive…

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