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What’s the Deal with Bananas?

Everyone knows what a banana is, but not everyone is aware of its benefits. Bananas give us a lot of health benefits, especially when we eat it everyday. Thanks to it’s very high potassium content, it can ease stress and lower the risk of stroke, heart disease and high blood pressure. With the help of fiber, it protects our heart from any possible health problem. Fiber is also the reason why a lot of people love bananas. It helps in weight loss, lower cholesterol and maintain a healthy colon and digestive system. Although it doesn’t contain any amount of calcium, bananas are known to strengthen and maintain bones. It has a lot of nutrients that help our body absorb calcium better. With all these health benefits, it’s hard not to enjoy bananas.

Bananas are often combined with various ingredients, from breakfast cereals to delectable desserts. Probably one of the best ways to use a banana is to make it into a delicious smoothie. Banana smoothies are always one top of the list when it comes to smoothie recipes. No matter how it is served it remains one of the favorites of both kids and adults, which I find fitting because bananas are also the first fruit we are allowed to eat as a baby.

Wondering how to make a smoothie filled with bananas? Wonder no more! Banana smoothies are easy to make, since it goes well with anything, you don’t need to follow a specific recipe. Some of the most popular banana smoothies are mixed with tropical fruits, like mango, pineapple and coconut. But with a little creativity, you can come up with your own banana smoothie recipe in no time. Just think of the ingredients that you love eating with banana, like nuts, ice cream, chocolate and peanut butter.

2012
02/19
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Food is Where the Fun is

We are all encouraged to Eat Nourishing foods, watch what we eat, and eat in moderation. However, what do people like to do most when we get together on special occasions and holidays? We all like to get together and indulge on foods that taste good, despite the nutritional value.

Whether it’s a birthday party, anniversary, a cookout on the fourth of July or the many Christmas parties you are invited to per year. Food is on the agenda.

We look forward to that slice of birthday cake with a nice helping of our favorite ice cream (It doesn’t matter if it is your own party or somebody else’s). On Thanksgiving we load up on turkey with all the trimmings, and indulge on left overs for the rest of the week. Of course, at Christmas who doesn’t like to nibble on a plate of Christmas cookies with a side of hot chocolate filled with marshmallows and topped with whipped cream?

It’s nice to get together and enjoy good food with the people we love, but there is no reason why we can’t incorporate healthier food choices. I’m tired of being overweight and unhealthy. I need to find some good healthy recipes. Someone suggested that I find some good Paleo Diet Recipes.

I also thought that a good start might be to serve a nice veggie or fruit tray at parties. Maybe making a carrot cake or adding zucchini into a cake mix would be a good idea. Maybe at parties where ice cream is served I can substitute frozen yogurt or sorbet for ice cream. Maybe instead of hot chocolate and eggnog at Christmas time, we can have hot cider or peppermint tea.

I need to look online for other tips and recipes. Someone suggested making a skinless turkey on Thanksgiving is very healthy. I am just trying to keep my eyes open for different ideas that are not too drastic but can still make a difference.

2012
01/27
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Healthy Recipe for Dog Treats

Oven Cakes - Apple Cinnamon Raisin Sunflower Seed - A Great Substitute ...There are many recipes for dog treats available but this is one of the more healthy ones.

You will need:

1/3 cup oatmeal

2 cups flour

1/2 cup sunflower seeds (shelled)

2 tablespoons of vegetable or olive oil

1/2 cup of chicken broth or stock

2 Whole eggs mixed with 1/4 cup milk

1 egg beaten

2 teaspoons of fresh mint

In mixing bowl, combine the flour, seeds and oatmeal. Mix in the oil, egg and milk, and the chicken broth and mint. Let this combo stand for 1/2 hour. Dump it out on a surface covered with flour and roll to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes with the cookie cutter of your choice and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Brush them with egg. It is best to preheat the oven while getting the mixing done. The mint is added to naturally help freshen your pooch’s breath.

2011
12/08
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Mediterranean Recipes You’ll Love

If you are looking for tasty Mediterranean recipes, maybe this recipe will work for you.

You can make your own Gyro Meat with this recipe. The things you will need are one pound ground lamb, one half cup chopped onion, two teaspoons of fresh minced garlic, three fourth teaspoon of salt, one half teaspoon dried ground marjoram and dried ground rosemary, and one fourth teaspoon of black pepper. Mix all of the ingredients together and then let sit in the fridge for one to two hours. After that, blend it in the food processor for around a minute. Form it into an oblong around the spit and slow cook it on the grill for around thirty to forty five minute.

So if you think you would like to try this, it is pretty simple to make and tastes delicious. It is only one of the many Mediterranean recipes out there to choose from.

2011
09/19
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