Friday, September 17
Healthy Lifestyle - Balanced Diet
Highlights
- The key to a good and long life starts with what we eat
- It is important to choose the right nutrients for the body
- Add these 5 foods in your diet for healthy living
It is important to choose the right nutrients for the body and lead the way to a healthy lifestyle. Packaged foods should be avoided and more focus should be laid on fresh food. Junk foods and oily food are to be avoided as they can harm the heart. But it also gets a little confusing on what to eat and what to avoid.
We have curated a list of the 5 must-haves for a daily diet so that the body is taken care of and the cravings of the taste buds are also attended to.
We have curated a list of the 5 must-haves for a daily diet so that the body is taken care of and the cravings of the taste buds are also attended to.
5 Foods To Add For A Healthy Lifestyle
1) Nuts
Nuts are a blessing in disguise. While they are great for a daily snack, the range of nuts also adds to the nutrients in the body. From proteins to carbohydrates, and magnesium, nuts contain a range of nutrients and provide multiple health benefits. Have nuts such as walnuts or peanuts daily. For you, we have a few recipes, too, where you can use nuts. While these cashew nut cookies, which you can enjoy with your cup of tea, are full of protein, vitamins, and minerals, the nutritious date and pistachio muffin boasts of high fibre and is a great treat for diabetics. TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE OTHER 4, CLICK HERE...
Nuts are a blessing in disguise. While they are great for a daily snack, the range of nuts also adds to the nutrients in the body. From proteins to carbohydrates, and magnesium, nuts contain a range of nutrients and provide multiple health benefits. Have nuts such as walnuts or peanuts daily. For you, we have a few recipes, too, where you can use nuts. While these cashew nut cookies, which you can enjoy with your cup of tea, are full of protein, vitamins, and minerals, the nutritious date and pistachio muffin boasts of high fibre and is a great treat for diabetics. TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE OTHER 4, CLICK HERE...
Thursday, September 16
Stuffed Peppers
The flavors you love in traditional stuffed peppers are all here in this easy Stuffed Pepper Skillet. You can have this satisfying meal on the table in 30 minutes!
I’m a stuffed pepper lover from way back. My mom made them on a regular basis so the flavors hold so much nostalgia for me. I’ve cooked lots of yummy variations, like my Mexican Stuffed Peppers. But honestly, they aren’t on regular rotation in my kitchen because they take a little more time than I typically have to give most weeknights. Enter these fabulous “unstuffed peppers”.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
This easy ground beef recipe is ready in about 30 minutes.
Everything cooks in one skillet which means easy cleanup.
It includes wholesome, easy to stock ingredients.
It is hearty and satisfying.
The flavors are family-friendly, even for little ones who don’t think they love bell peppers.
INGREDIENTS LIST
- Olive oil
- Ground beef – I use 90% lean ground beef.
- Onion – Sweet yellow onion is my favorite for this recipe.
- Minced garlic – Either fresh or the jarred variety will work just fine.
- Tomato paste
- Bell pepper – I like to use a combination of red and green peppers for that traditional stuffed pepper flavor. Keep in mind that if your kiddos are unsure of their feelings about bell peppers (or dead set against them), you might have more luck with red, yellow, and/or orange peppers which are sweeter and milder than green.
- Fire roasted diced tomatoes
- Rice – Long grain white rice, like Jasmine rice.
- Low sodium beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh parsley – I’m a fan of old school curly parsley. It’s inexpensive and works well in this recipe.
- Seasoning – Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Cheese – A mixture of shredded pepper Jack cheese and sharp cheddar cheese.
TO FIND OUT HOW TO COOK THESE STUFFED PEPPERS, CLICK HERE
Cannabus Linked to Heart Attacks
Findings published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal drew from an annual CDC-led survey, the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), among 33,173 adults aged 18 to 44, of which 4,610 reported recent cannabis use.
Study authors found that recent cannabis users were more likely to have a history of myocardial infarction, or heart attack, at 1.3% (61 of 4,610 cannabis users), compared to people who didn’t use cannabis, at 0.8% (240 of 28,563 nonusers).
Participants who reported using cannabis over four times each month, with smoking as the main route (versus vaporization or edibles) were more likely to have a history of a heart attack.
"Increasing cannabis use in an at-risk population could have negative implications for cardiovascular health," study authors wrote.
Survey participants were asked how many days they consumed cannabis in the prior month, and whether a doctor or nurse ever informed them of a heart attack. The study indicated that males, unmarried respondents, cigarette and e-cigarette users and heavy drinkers were more likely to report recent cannabis use. READ MORE
"Increasing cannabis use in an at-risk population could have negative implications for cardiovascular health," study authors wrote.
Survey participants were asked how many days they consumed cannabis in the prior month, and whether a doctor or nurse ever informed them of a heart attack. The study indicated that males, unmarried respondents, cigarette and e-cigarette users and heavy drinkers were more likely to report recent cannabis use. READ MORE
Fall Allergies
As summer comes to a close, millions of Americans can reportedly expect the fall allergy season to be in "full force" this year.
According to AccuWeather meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
"Fall allergies are typically triggered by ragweed, and the pollen from these types of plants that are common in North America can travel as far as the wind carries it," AccuWeather wrote. "Another cause of fall allergies is mold, which can grow in piles of damp leaves."
The Philadelphia Inquirer said Monday that ragweed plants are expected to produce pollen to torment residents over the next couple of weeks.
"In purely coincidental sync with the hurricane season, this is the peak period for the ragweeds," the paper wrote, noting that the impact of climate change – and drought in the West – has extended pollen season by pushing back first-frost dates.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says shifts in precipitation patterns, more frost-free days, warmer seasonal air temperatures and more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can affect the length of pollen season, how pollen impacts human health and how much pollen plants create. READ MORE
According to AccuWeather meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
"Fall allergies are typically triggered by ragweed, and the pollen from these types of plants that are common in North America can travel as far as the wind carries it," AccuWeather wrote. "Another cause of fall allergies is mold, which can grow in piles of damp leaves."
The Philadelphia Inquirer said Monday that ragweed plants are expected to produce pollen to torment residents over the next couple of weeks.
"In purely coincidental sync with the hurricane season, this is the peak period for the ragweeds," the paper wrote, noting that the impact of climate change – and drought in the West – has extended pollen season by pushing back first-frost dates.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says shifts in precipitation patterns, more frost-free days, warmer seasonal air temperatures and more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can affect the length of pollen season, how pollen impacts human health and how much pollen plants create. READ MORE
Interesting Read
The Benefit of Flour (Worth The Read)
Interesting! Who knew?
Some time ago, I was cooking some corn and stuck my fork in the boiling water to see if the corn was ready. I missed and my hand went into the boiling water!
A friend of mine, who was a Vietnam vet, came into the house, as I was screaming, & asked me if I had some plain old flour... I pulled out a bag and he stuck my hand in it. He told me to keep my hand in the flour for 10 minutes.
He said, in Vietnam , there was a guy on fire and in their panic, they threw a bag of flour all over him to put the fire out... Well, it not only put the fire out, but he never even had a blister!!!!
Long story short, I put my hand in the bag of flour for 10 mins, pulled it out and did not even have a red mark or a blister & absolutely NO PAIN.
Now, I keep a bag of flour in the fridge and every time I burn myself. *Cold flour feels even better than room temperature flour. I use the flour and have never ever had even a red spot/burn mark, or a blister! I even burnt my tongue once, put the flour on it for about 10 minutes .... The pain was gone and no burn.
Try it . . . Experience a miracle! Keep a bag of flour in your fridge and you will be happy you did!
Flour has heat absorbent property and also has a strong antioxidant property, thus it helps in burn patients if applied within 15 minutes.
Have a Blessed Day!!
"When someone shares something of value with you and you benefit from it, you should share it with others"
Wednesday, September 15
Fifty Percent Versus Fifty Percent
I am 73 years old, born in 1947 and this is the first time that I have ever seen this country SO DIVIDED outside of the HIPPIE PROTESTS of the 1960's... which was not really a 50/50 division at all but more of a ONE GROUP DISAGREEMENT... however, the only positive thing that came out of the 1960's was the lyrics of the rock and roll music.
I have been retired since 2015 and to be quite honest with you (implying I have not been honest before) I have not voted in an election here in the USA for over 20 years. The original reason was so that I would not be called for JURY DUTY but then over the years, I have not been able to support either the Democrats or the Republicans.
WHY? This is an easy answer: Nothing has changed in this country since the 1960's as we basically have the same problems today (2021) that we had back then... and that is the fault of BOTH PARTIES.
BUT... it seems that we have a bigger problem here in the US of A and that is that we are divided RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE... half are liberal and democrat and half are conservative and republican with a handful of socialists and libertarians who bitch the loudest but who are in essence ignored behind the scenes... as if they are spoiled children.
This division in the US of A while a natural by product of DEMOCRACY and our Democratic Republic form of government and is more or less a healthy expression of one's beliefs... is a source of pleasure for our enemies because it is much easier to take over a country if that country is divided.
The other issue with a equally divided country is that neither party who has governmental control really has a mandate from all of the people to do whatever it is that they want to do... This lack of support causes an upheaval in direction every 4 years and keeps the residents of the country angry at each other rather than divided.
However, what remains constant is that THE WEALTHY will continue to get WEALTHIER as we ignore them and fight among each other. The second issue here is that TECHNOLOGY will continue to advance and the general public will be caught off guard when AI ROBOTS replace 50% of their jobs in just a few years.
These advances in TECHOLOGY will change our lives forever... some for the better and some for the worst as we adapt, change, and modify our behaviors.
What is even more hideous is the fact that while our Federal Government spends money (that it does not have) to give the people (you and I) more benefits, this same government will NOT BE PUTTING INCREASES OF MONEY INTO THE MILITARY while China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea will be ignoring their citizens and beefing up their militaries.
What does this mean?
This means that while you will have FREE EDUCATION, FREE DAY CARE, and a FREE GUARANTEED INCOME, the global economy will shift away from the USA and move east towards Russia, China, India, Asia, Japan, and parts of Europe and the Middle East... rendering your free education WORTHLESS for all intents and purposes.
How will this happen?
Our Federal Government COUNTS on your short term focus rather than on your long term focus of 10 years or more.
One of the facts-of-life, that I realize after living for 73 years is that TIME MOVES QUICKLY by us all and the older we become, the quicker time seems to move. In no time at all, I am in my 70's when my last really congnizant thoughts about all of this, I was in my 50's... and, while you may just think it is just me and my behavior... but, this is a comment you hear for ALL OLDER PEOPLE which is why they encourage you to live for the day and pursue your dreams.
Shapeshifting Animals
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| IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGESimage captionAustralian parrots' beaks are getting bigger as temperatures rise |
When you hear the word "shapeshifting" you probably think of a sci-fi or horror film, and not the climate. But that's what scientists say is happening to some animals in response to climate change. Warm-blooded species are evolving to have larger beaks, legs and ears to regulate body temperature as the planet warms up, a new study suggests.
The scientists behind the study warn the physiological changes do not mean animals are coping with climate change. "A lot of the time when climate change is discussed, people are asking 'can humans overcome this?' or 'what technology can solve this?'" says the study's author, Sara Ryding, from Deakin University. "It's high-time we recognised that animals also have to adapt to these changes."
Climate report is 'code red for humanity'
A really simple guide to climate change
Wildlife forced to move or adapt by climate change
If animals fail to control their body temperature, they can overheat and die. Some animals in warmer climates have historically evolved to have larger beaks or ears to get rid of heat more easily. A larger wing, ear or beak relative to body size gives smaller animals a greater surface area from which to lose excess heat. READ MORE
The scientists behind the study warn the physiological changes do not mean animals are coping with climate change. "A lot of the time when climate change is discussed, people are asking 'can humans overcome this?' or 'what technology can solve this?'" says the study's author, Sara Ryding, from Deakin University. "It's high-time we recognised that animals also have to adapt to these changes."
Climate report is 'code red for humanity'
A really simple guide to climate change
Wildlife forced to move or adapt by climate change
If animals fail to control their body temperature, they can overheat and die. Some animals in warmer climates have historically evolved to have larger beaks or ears to get rid of heat more easily. A larger wing, ear or beak relative to body size gives smaller animals a greater surface area from which to lose excess heat. READ MORE
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