Tag: health and wellness
member name: Praj S.
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September 08, 2009 12:01 PM EDT --
One of my neighbor brought this as an appetizer dip for our block party and it was instant hit... Thought of sharing the same yummy receipe
Ingredients
8 ounces sharp shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces . . .
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May 14, 2009 12:35 PM EDT --
Summer is the time to enjoy outdoor alfresco dining.. Enjoy the freshest flavors of the summer vegetables with these very easy to make recipes. Plus you don't have to worry about too many calories. . . .
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May 17, 2009 05:07 PM EDT --
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs slightly beaten
3 medium sized bananas mashed
1 cup all purpose floor
1 cup whole wheat floor
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of soda . . .
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May 19, 2009 12:35 PM EDT --
You can make this smoothie year-'round because it contains frozen fruit. The ripeness of the banana is important here: if the banana is more starchy than sweet, your smoothie will taste dull. Blueberries . . .
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May 19, 2009 12:55 PM EDT --
Cross-train your brain
Cross-training simply means doing exercises that alternately work the left (verbal memory and logic) and right (visual memory) sides of the brain, thereby boosting mental agility . . .
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May 22, 2009 01:12 PM EDT --
Foods that are rich in antioxidants-such as berries, dark leafy greens, grapes, carrots, beets and tomatoes-have been proven to keep your brain in peak working order by preventing cholesterol from lining . . .
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June 01, 2009 12:10 PM EDT --
Forcing yourself to use your nondominant hand expands brain circuits that are connected to that hand, leading to increased mental agility. If you're a lefty, try using your right hand to brush your teeth . . .
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June 01, 2009 05:18 PM EDT --
5-6 Medium red potatoes, boiled and chopped 1 cup of tomatoes, diced 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1 medium cucumber, chopped 1/3 cup of fresh parsley, chopped 2 tbsp fresh chives 2 large cloves of . . .
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May 20, 2009 05:14 PM EDT --
Woohoo... Its reading about 85 degrees in Chicago...Forcasters call for temperatures in the Chicago area to surge to their highest levels of 2009, peaking within striking distance of 90 degrees in . . .
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May 25, 2009 10:15 PM EDT --
Fragrance: Holiday sparkle
Impact on Mood- Keeps you awake and alert
Suggested Use- Light these candles at parties to energize your guests
Fragrance: Apple Orchard
Impact on Mood- . . .
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May 29, 2009 12:09 PM EDT --
Besides giving you a kick start in the morning, your favourite cup of tea has the potential to keep heart attacks at bay.
What's more, a daily cup of tea also boosts the brain, according to a . . .
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May 26, 2009 11:10 PM EDT --
1 medium ripe banana 1 heaped cup (1/4 large or 1/2 small) chopped, cored fresh pineapple ( or you can use 1 can of pineapple) 6 fresh mint leaves (more to taste) 3/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt, or rice . . .
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May 29, 2009 12:12 PM EDT --
It may sound wacky, but according to a new study conducted by the University of Northumbria, chewing gum has a positive effect on thinking, memory and other cognitive functions. This effect to a mild increase . . .
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June 02, 2009 01:51 PM EDT --
4 apples cored, peeled, and sliced
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup flour
1 cup oats
1/3 cup butter , softened
1 teaspoon each of ground nutmeg and cinnamon
Heat the oven to 375. Place the apples . . .
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June 03, 2009 11:39 AM EDT --
Its nice and bright sunny but downright chilly.. I can't believe it was only 49 degrres this morning.. Its June already...
How's weather where you all are?
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May 21, 2009 04:00 PM EDT --
I like Gather, Facebook and Orkut so much.. But now there is a reson to like social networking more...People who maintain strong connections with friends and family not only live up to 20 percent longer, . . .
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June 04, 2009 04:54 PM EDT --
Choose these foods more often.
Meat, Poultry,Fish,and Shellfish
Chicken or turkey
Fish
Lean cuts of meat
Beef: round, sirloin,chuck arm, loin
Pork: leg, shoulder, tenderloin
Lean . . .
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June 10, 2009 11:29 PM EDT --
1 mango seed removed, peeled and chopped (1 cup) 1 cup mango sorbet 1 small container Fat Free French vanilla yogurt 1 1/2 cups fat-free (skim) milk
In blender, place ingredients. Cover; blend on high . . .
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June 11, 2009 10:51 PM EDT --
Japanese researchers have discovered that certain scents can actually make you more productive. In fact, several corporations in Japan now employ aromatherapy as a brain stimulant for their employees. . . .
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June 12, 2009 04:29 PM EDT --
Instead of coffee, sip more tea. Peppermint is a proven brain stimulator that promotes concentration, while green and black teas help prevent memory loss. Lemon balm, a member of the mint family, also . . .
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