Genevieve Behrend
1881-1960, Author
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Insight for the Day 10/30/13 - Quote by Genevieve Behrend
Genevieve Behrend
1881-1960, Author
11 Early Signs of Dementia
Frequently falling, mismanaging your money, or staring into space? Find out if you should be concerned about Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia.
How can you know if you or a loved one is showing signs of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia? Any change that is different from a person’s usual behavior or abilities could be a cause for concern, explains neuropsychologist Katherine Rankin, PhD, who conducts research at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center in San Francisco. Take a look at some of the earliest signs of dementia — you may be surprised.
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Mushroom, Tomato, Basil Frittata - Healthy Food Tip and Recipe
healthy food tip and recipe
Today's Recipe
If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ...
Frittatas such as this one are a great addition to your Healthiest Way of Eating any time of day. They not only provide great flavor one serving contains only 144 calories. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 medium onion, minced
- 3 medium cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 TBS +1 TBS chicken broth
- 1 cup thinly sliced crimini mushrooms
- 1/2 medium tomato, seeds removed, diced
- 3 large eggs
- 3 TBS chopped fresh basil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- Mince onions and press garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
- Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10-inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onion over medium low heat for 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add garlic and mushrooms and continue to sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add 1 TBS broth, tomato, salt, and pepper and cook for another minute. Stir well, and gently scrape pan with a wooden spoon to remove any slight burning.
- Beat eggs well, and season with salt and pepper. Mix in chopped basil. Pour eggs over vegetables evenly and turn heat to low. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes, or until firm. Cut into wedges and serve.
In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Mushroom, Tomato, Basil Frittata
Healthy Food Tip
The Latest News About Tomatoes
There are few food sensations that better mark the summer and early fall months than the sweet juiciness of a vine-ripened tomato. Although tomatoes are available year-round across the U.S., some of the most delicious tomato flavors come from fresh tomatoes that have been planted in late spring or early summer and ripen from July through September.
Although tomatoes are fruits in a botanical sense, they don't have the dessert quality sweetness of other fruits. Instead they have a subtle sweetness that is complemented by a slightly bitter and acidic taste. They are prepared and served like other vegetables, which is why they are often categorized as such, including in our A-Z List of the World's Healthiest Foods. Cooking tempers the acid and bitter qualities in tomatoes and brings out their warm, rich sweetness.
What's New and Beneficial About Tomatoes
- Did you know that tomatoes do not have to be a deep red color to be an outstanding source of lycopene? Lycopene is a carotenoid pigment that has long been associated with the deep red color of many tomatoes. A small preliminary study on healthy men and women has shown that the lycopene from orange- and tangerine-colored tomatoes may actually be better absorbed than the lycopene from red tomatoes. That's because the lycopene in deep red tomatoes is mostly trans-lycopene, and the lycopene in orange/tangerine tomatoes is mostly tetra-cis-lycopene. In a recent study, this tetra-cis form of lycopene turned out to be more efficiently absorbed by the study participants. While more research is needed in this area, we're encouraged to find that tomatoes may not have to be deep red in order for us to get great lycopene-related benefits.
- Tomatoes are widely known for their outstanding antioxidant content, including, of course, their oftentimes-rich concentration of lycopene. Researchers have recently found an important connection between lycopene, its antioxidant properties, and bone health. A study was designed in which tomato and other dietary sources of lycopene were removed from the diets of postmenopausal women for a period of 4 weeks, to see what effect lycopene restriction would have on bone health. At the end of 4 weeks, women in the study started to show increased signs of oxidative stress in their bones and unwanted changes in their bone tissue. The study investigators concluded that removal of lycopene-containing foods (including tomatoes) from the diet was likely to put women at increased risk of osteoporosis. They also argued for the importance of tomatoes and other lycopene-containing foods in the diet. We don't always think about antioxidant protection as being important for bone health, bu t it is, and tomato lycopene (and other tomato antioxidants) may have a special role to play in this area.
- There are literally hundreds of different tomato varieties. We usually choose our favorite varieties by some combination of flavor, texture, and appearance. But a recent study has shown that we may also want to include antioxidant capacity as a factor when we are choosing among tomato varieties. Surprisingly, researchers who compared conventionally grown versus organically grown tomatoes found that growing method (conventional versus organic) made less of an overall difference than variety of tomato. While all tomatoes showed good antioxidant capacity, and while the differences were not huge, the following four varieties of tomatoes turned out to have a higher average antioxidant capacity regardless of whether they were grown conventionally or organically: New Girl, Jet Star, Fantastic, and First Lady. It's only one study, of course, and we're definitely not ready to recommend these four varieties at the exclusion of all others. But these findings are fascinating to us, and they suggest that specific types of nutrient benefits may be provided by specific varieties of tomatoes. Also, if you're seeking good antioxidant protection and you're in the grocery standing in front of a New Girl, Jet Star, Fantastic, or First Lady tomato, you would probably be well-served to place it in your shopping cart.
- Intake of tomatoes has long been linked to heart health. Fresh tomatoes and tomato extracts have been shown to help lower total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides. In addition, tomato extracts have been shown to help prevent unwanted clumping together (aggregation) of platelet cells in the blood - a factor that is especially important in lowering risk of heart problems like atherosclerosis. (In a recent South American study of 26 vegetables, tomatoes and green beans came out best in their anti-aggregation properties.) But only re cently are researchers beginning to identify some of the more unusual phytonutrients in tomatoes that help provide us with these heart-protective benefits. One of these phytonutrients is a glycoside called esculeoside A; another is flavonoid called chalconaringenin; and yet another is a fatty-acid type molecule called 9-oxo-octadecadienoic acid. As our knowledge of unique tomato phytonutrients expands, we are likely to learn more about the unique role played by tomatoes in support of heart health. Tomatoes are also likely to rise further and further toward the top of the list as heart healthy foods.
WHFoods Recommendations for Tomatoes
Choose tomatoes that have rich colors. Deep reds are a great choice,
but so are vibrant oranges/tangerines, brilliant yellows, and rich
purples. Tomatoes of all colors provide outstanding nutrient benefits.
When buying canned tomatoes, it is often better to buy those that are
produced in the United States as many foreign countries do not have as
strict standards for lead content in containers. This is especially
important with a fruit such as tomatoes, whose high acid content can
cause corrosion to, and subsequent migration into the foods of, the
metals with which it is in contact.
Health Benefits of Eating Tomatoes
Tomatoes provide numerous health benefits including:
- Anti-oxidant support
- Promotes heart health
- Supports bone health
- Anti-cancer benefits
- Prostate health support
Nutritional Profile of Tomatoes
While most often associated with lycopene (a carotenoid phytonutrient
widely recognized for its antioxidant properties), tomatoes provide a
unique variety of phytonutrients. Included are additional carotenoids
(including beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin); flavonoids (including
naringenin, chalconaringenin, rutin, kaempferol, and quercetin);
hydroxycinnamic acids (including caffeic, ferulic, and coumaric acid);
glycosides (including esculeoside A); and fatty acid derivatives
(including 9-oxo-octadecadienoic acid).
Tomatoes are also an excellent source of free radical-scavenging vitamin C and vitamin A as well as bone-healthy vitamin K. They are a very good source of enzyme-promoting molybdenum; heart-healthy potassium, and dietary fiber; blood sugar-balancing chromium and manganese; and energy-producing vitamin B1. In addition, tomatoes are a good source of heart-healthy vitamin B6, folate, magnesium, niacin, and vitamin E; energy-producing vitamin B2, iron, pantothenic acid, and phosphorus; muscle-building protein, and bone-healthy copper.
For more on this nutrient-rich good, including references related to this Latest News, see our write-up on tomatoes.
Insight of the Day 10/29/13 - Quote by Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison
1847-1931, Inventor
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar: Myth or Reality?
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar: Myth or Reality?
What are the health benefits of apple cider vinegar?
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin MD, MPH
Apple cider vinegar has been hailed as a cure-all dietary supplement, with health benefits ranging from relief from allergy symptoms to helping the body burn fat and lose weight. Proponents of the health benefits of apple cider vinegar cite testimonials from people who believe that drinking apple cider vinegar has helped them, but is there any evidence to back up these claims?
Alexa Schmitt, a clinical dietitian at Massachusetts General Hospital, says, "No." While a few studies have been conducted on the possible health benefits of apple cider vinegar, the number of people in these studies is typically small, and the evidence is not yet convincing. "We have to look at the science," says Schmitt. "One or two small studies is not enough to prove a benefit."
Sorting Out Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar
- Weight loss. According to Schmitt, the idea that apple cider vinegar somehow "speeds up fat loss is altogether a myth." There is no evidence to suggest that apple cider vinegar can affect metabolism, which is the way an individual breaks down food and burns calories.
- Feeling full. A 2006 study found that people who took doses of vinegar while eating bread reported feeling more full than people who ate bread alone. While this study has been cited by those who believe in the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, it is important to note that it only tested 12 individuals, and the authors concluded that much more research was needed before firm conclusions could be drawn. This study did not suggest that the way these people burned calories was affected.
- Cholesterol. Schmitt mentions a successful study that was done on rats but has yet to be replicated in humans. The study found that rats on a diet with an acetic acid supplement had lower cholesterol levels than rats without the acetic acid supplement. Acetic acid is one of the ingredients in apple cider vinegar and many other kinds of vinegar. For those who believe in the health benefits of apple cider vinegar, this study is promising. But there are other things to consider before assuming that the findings will be true in humans — primarily that there are key differences between the metabolism of rats and humans. The study authors recommend that the next trial be on hamsters, which break down fat in a way that is more similar to humans.
- Diabetes. A few studies have found that apple cider vinegar helped in the management of diabetes; however, these studies are also limited by their small size. One study, which found that taking vinegar at bedtime reduces blood sugar levels the next morning in people with type 2 diabetes, examined only 11 people. Another study found that taking cider vinegar might have some effect on insulin sensitivity in some diabetes patients, but that research, too, was limited by the small number of people being studied.
Insight of the Day - Funny Monday 10/28/13 - Quote by Richard M. DeVos (Co-Founder of AmWay)
Richard M. DeVos
Co-Founder of Amway
Co-Founder of Amway
Saturday, October 26, 2013
The One Flaw In Women Movie
The One Flaw In Women Movie: Women are a beautiful and integral part of our lives. They are strong, courageous, caring, sensual, loving and hold a special place in our hearts. Yet even though they impress us with who they are, there is still one flaw that all women have. Today, I invite you to gift yourself and the women in your life a few moments to feel inspired and uplifted. I'm very proud to present an inspirational short movie called "The One Flaw in Women". It has been produced as a tribute to women around the world and is brought to you with the hope that it might brighten your day and do the same for the important women in your life.
Pasta with Salmon, Peas, Mint, and Feta
Recipe
Peas
and fresh mint are a summertime classic. Add grilled salmon and a
sprinkling of feta cheese and you have the makings for this heavenly
pasta dish. We used whole-wheat chiocciole, which looks like a seashell,
but you can use any shaped...More
Ingredients
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray to coat pan
- 1 pounds fish, salmon fillet (about 1" thick), skin removed
- salt to lightly salt water
- 8 ounce(s) pasta, whole-wheat, shells or twists
- 1 cup(s) peas, baby fresh or frozen
- 2 ounce(s) cheese, feta, reduced-fat crumbled (1/3 cup)
- 1/4 cup(s) mint, fresh chopped, plus mint leaves for garnish
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
Instructions
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Each serving is a generous 1 1/2 cups.
Ramen Steak Noodles & Snow Peas
Ramen Steak Noodles & Snow Peas
Serves 4
2 bags Skinny Dip Angel Hair
6 oz flank steak, thinly sliced
1 cup snow peas
1 green onion, sliced thin diagonally
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 ramen noodles seasoning packet
4 teaspoons peanut oil
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
black pepper
Add flank steak to a small bowl and drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil.
Toss to coat evenly with oil. Sprinkle with half of the ramen
seasoning packet and pepper.
Rinse noodles and drain well. Add to a bowl and drizzle with 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, toss and let sit. Heat a wok skillet until hot. Add steak and cook without moving for 1 minute until well browned, then toss a few times.
Add snow peas & green onion and stir fry 1 minute. Add 2
teaspoons oil, noodles, the rest of the seasoning packet, 1 tablespoon
oyster sauce, and sugar. Toss to mix and serve immediately.
Tip: Use peanut oil because it gets hot without burning like corn oil.
Nutritional Breakdown
Calories: 123 Carbs: 4 grams Protein: 11 grams
Fat: 7 grams Fiber: 1 gram WW Points Plus: 3
An article I like to share with you from California Psychic 10/26/13
You’re Amazing and Strong!
October 26, 2013 at 12:00 am
You are Stronger than You Know!
Life is filled with highs and lows. That’s the excitement of it. That being said, the tough times are just that…tough. But you know what? You are amazing and strong! I say amazing and strong because if you believe in yourself you can move mountains. So when you do find yourself experiencing those days, weeks, (and darn it, sometimes months) where everything you do seems fruitless, remind yourself of the things you know to be true, deep down inside you. Here are a few reminders:This Will Not Break You. This is Temporary!
I want you to think back on a recent time, or even further back in your life experiences, when you felt the most discouraged. If you keep a journal, pull it out and revisit a time in your life when you thought you were facing impossible odds. I say “were,” because I wager no matter how bad you thought it was, it probably didn’t turn out as bad as you imagined it would. It didn’t break you then, and what you’re going through now won’t break you either. Visualize yourself beyond your current bad place. Close your eyes and see yourself past this point. Can you see things getting better? They will, because you are strong and extraordinary! You’ve proved it by overcoming past experiences. Visualizing yourself past the bad is way more constructive than spending wasteful energy visualizing the worst result of your situation. It was temporary then, and it’s temporary now.
Be Grateful for Love in Your Life
Think about the people, places or events that have given you the most happiness. Savor those moments, always acknowledge them and be grateful for them. Being grateful for the good in your life can always help you solve problems, but do you know it’s also possible to be grateful for the bad times in your life? It’s true. The bad times in our lives can always be looked at as a learning experience. Challenges are meant to open your eyes and help you learn important life lessons. Throughout our lives we are continually given the same “tests.” I’m a strong believer that the lows and the tough times in our lives are here for a reason. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to acknowledge when our lives are great and things are going well. Love, strength and the good in our lives would simply be unrecognizable.
Are you struggling to find something to be grateful for? Psychic Chastity ext. 5403 can help!
The First Step is Taking Action
It is not enough to know how to overcome the tough times. What’s more important is taking concrete steps in that direction. Maybe you’ve been putting something off for a long time. (That’s right. That thing that instantly came into your head when you read that last sentence. That’s it!) Take a deep breath, go out and do it! One of the wonderful things about who you are is that you know yourself better than anyone else in this world. You can approach a difficult situation in the best way you know how. I strongly believe that we are all on Earth doing the best we possibly can, and you are no exception. The poet, Mary Richards, said, “Let no one be deluded that a knowledge of the path can substitute for putting one foot in front of the other.” Remember, you are better than the stumbling blocks placed on your path towards success and happiness!
Make a plan to move forward during a life path reading with Psychic Rianne ext. 9423!
Be Better Prepared Next Time
Great! You’re through the storm. That’s because you are strong, tough and resilient. But are you ready for the next time? Because there will always be a next time. Make sure you have healthy coping mechanisms in place. They should be your go-to coping mechanisms and every time you need them they’re right there where you left them. Maybe you need meditation. Maybe talk to a good friend or someone else with an objective voice. Put on your favorite empowering music. Light that candle—the one that always seems to center your emotions. Success is when preparation meets opportunity. Whatever your solutions are to staying centered and strong, acknowledge them, have faith in yourself, believe in yourself and let them be the tools to your happiness.
Learn to be better prepared for the next challenge life could throw at you. Psychic Reed ext. 5105 can help!
Friday, October 25, 2013
Insight for the Day October 24, 2013
"So often we dwell on the things that seem impossible rather than on the things that are possible. So often we are depressed by what remains to be done and forget to be thankful for all that has been done."
Marian Wright Edelman
Activist for the rights of children
Activist for the rights of children
Insight for the Day 10/23/13 - Quote by Napleon Hill
Napoleon Hill
1883-1970, Author of Think and Grow Rich
1883-1970, Author of Think and Grow Rich
Insight of the Day October 22, 2013 - Quote by Steve Maraboli
Steve Maraboli
Speaker and Author
Insight of the Day 10/17/13 - Quote by David J. Schwartz
David J. Schwartz
Trainer and Author
Trainer and Author
Saturday, October 19, 2013
7 Health Benefits of Celery
Celery is often called a "negative calorie food" but it certainly isn't lacking in nutrition. Here are ten reasons to include it in your diet.
Immune System
The high amounts of vitamin C in celery promote a healthy immune system.
Blood Pressure
Celery contains pthalides, which have been shown to lower blood pressure by relaxing the muscles around the arteries and allowing vessels to dilate. The calcium, magnesium, and potassium in celery also helps regulate blood pressure.
Cholesterol
The pthalides in celery may also lower cholesterol by increasing bile acid secretion.
Cancer
Celery contains coumarins which have been shown to be effective in the prevention of cancer.
Celery has been used as a diuretic for centuries. Its diuretic effect comes from its balance of potassium and sodium which helps to flush out excess fluid from the body.
Read more...............
8 Health Benefits of Artichokes
Here are 8 reasons to add more artichokes to your diet.
High in Antioxidants
A study done by the USDA found that artichokes have more antioxidants than any other vegetable and they ranked seventh in a study of the antioxidant levels of 1,000 different foods. Some of the powerful antioxidants in artichokes are quercertin, rutin, anthocyanins, cynarin, luteolin, and silymarin
Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Studies done with artichoke leaf extract have found that they induce apoptosis (cell death) and reduce cell proliferation in many different forms of cancer, including prostate cancer, leukemia, and breast cancer. An Italian study found that a diet rich in the flavanoids present in artichokes reduces the risk of breast cancer.
Increased Bile Flow
The pulp of artichoke leaves contains a polyphenol antioxidant called cynarin which increases bile flow.
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8 Health Benefits of Blueberries
Several compounds in blueberries are known cancer fighters, such as resveratrol, flavanols, and anthocyanins. One impressive study found that the phytochemicals in blueberries worked together to stop the growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer, a type of breast cancer that carries a poorer prognosis than other forms of breast cancer.
Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers believe that consumption of blueberries may help prevent the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer's disease. One recent study found that consumption of wild blueberry juice improved memory in seniors.
Hepatitis C
Studies have found that a chemical in blueberry leaves can slow the progression of disease in people infected with hepatitis C.
Heart Disease
The antioxidants and many other wonderful properties of blueberries all contribute to a stronger heart and cardiovascular function.
Urinary Tract Infections
Studies have found blueberries to be potentially helpful in preventing urinary tract infections by inhibiting the growth of the bacteria that cause these infections.
Cholesterol
Studies in mice have found that a compound in blueberries lowers cholesterol as effectively as statin drugs but without the side effects.
Blood Pressure
Animals studies have found that blueberry consumption helped to regular blood pressure.
Antioxidants
Blueberries are full of antioxidants and phytochemicals that help prevent disease, including anthocyanins, a potent antioxidant that helps to reduce inflammation.
Read more on this article..........
10 Health Benefits of Cinnamon
Lower Cholesterol
Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol.
Blood Sugar Regulation
Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes.
Yeast Infection Help
In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop medication-resistant yeast infections.
Cancer Prevention
In a study published by researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Maryland, cinnamon reduced the proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells.
Anti-Clotting
It has an anti-clotting effect on the blood.
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10 Health Benefits of Red Wine
Sleep
New research shows that red wine, especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, and Merlot, contains melatonin. Melatonin regulates the body clock, so drinking a glass of red wine before bed may help you sleep. Melatonin is also an anti-oxidant, which means it also has anti-aging and cancer preventative properties.
Longevity
A compound in red wine called resveratrol has been shown to increase lifespan in animal studies.
Brain Health
Resveratrol has been shown to protect against Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Heart Health
Red wine has been shown to reduce the risk of heart and cardiovascular disease thanks to the resveratrol and other anti-oxidants it contains.
Lung Cancer
Researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela in Spain found that each glass of red wine per day reduced the risk of lung cancer by 13%
To read more on the article......
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Stir-Fried Carrots, Corn & Peppers Recipe
This eclectic stir-fry is a colorful combination of carrot, red bell
pepper, corn and romaine lettuce. This recipe exemplifies how to
stir-fry vegetables with different textures. The carrots, which are a
“hard” vegetable, should be stir-fried for a minute before you add
“medium-hard” vegetables like peppers or corn, which require slightly
less cooking.
- Calories - 93
- Carbohydrates - 11g
- Fat - 5g
- Protein - 2g
- Sodium - 179
Thyme-Braised Brussels Sprouts Recipe
Brussels sprouts braised in broth and thyme is a surprisingly simple preparation that yields rich and savory results.
- Calories - 88
- Carbohydrates - 11g
- Fat - 4g
- Protein - 4g
- Sodium - 311mg
Recipe for the Hot & Sour Slaw
This slaw, a combination of cabbage, red bell pepper, scallions and
bamboo shoots, is tossed with a dressing full of the classic flavors of
Chinese hot-and-sour soup.
- Calories - 64
- Carbohydrates - 7g
- Fat - 4g
- Protein - 2g
- Sodium - 112mg
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Insight of the Day 10/16/13 - Quote by John Homer Miller
John Homer Miller
1910-1944, Teacher
1910-1944, Teacher
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Here I am sitting here pondering about my life and will be turning 60 years old in a few months...............
Not always all that bad. I had been married twice before and they didn't work out, etc. A lot of it was just not picking the right person to be with. The awesome thing though is I have a beautiful daughter who is married and have two awesome children who are my grand children! I also have a terrific son who just got married recently and will one day have children of his own.
I was with a man for almost 13 years and we were engaged to get married. But towards the end he decided he didn't love me enough to keep working at the relationship and telling how I was driving him a way, etc. Translation: I met a younger woman and I am moving in with her, but I won’t tell you that for several months or never and will find out on your own." This happened 3 and a half years ago.
At the time, I was almost 56 years old and my life was turning into a made-for-television movie. My fiancee was leaving me for a pretty, younger woman. His timing couldn’t have been worse: I felt old, overweight and depressed.
I decided to sell my house because in the almost 4 years of trying to keep up with the house finances and yard-work, etc. I just couldn't hack it anymore. It was taking a toll me. So I decided to downsize and to go ahead and purchase a mobile home in a 55+ community when the house is sold. I am looking forward to it and also getting impatient for my house to sell right now and I am ready to start a new chapter in my life.
I have forayed into dating, but I did so reluctantly at first. After all, when I last dated I was in my early 40's. I have been on blind dates. I have tried online dating, meeting people at bars, friends with benefits and I have even had a relationship that lasted a couple of weeks. I have dated younger men and I liked it! But it usually ends up with my friends and me laughing about how badly these things turn out. Note: Never trust a profile picture on a dating site.
When asked about my marital status I seem to get sympathy from people. I don’t tell them my story but they ask. Then people open up. I hear a lot of stories from men and women about betrayal. It seems to be going around.
When this all started I couldn’t breathe. But I was given a gift. I have a wonderful life with new friends and I still have my trusted old friends. I am doing things that are important to me like writing and blogging. I am now working on getting 40 lbs back off and getting my health back into check.
If you find yourself divorcing in your 50s or 60s or breaking up, it is overwhelming. You need to surround yourself with positive people. Divorcing/breaking up does not mean “alone”! You may not have a partner, but you have yourself. Get strong and healthy and focus on doing things that you enjoy. When you are happy anything is possible.
I have survived and, yep, I am sexy!
5 Reasons You'll Never Get Closure with Your Ex - an interesting artilce
Written by Kiri Blakeley on CafeMom’s blog, The Stir\
When you get your heart broken, there's one thing that tends to obsess you: Getting closure. How many times did you or your friend use that excuse to contact the ex, have a phone call or meeting? Or even sex? "Well, I just have to get some closure," you or your friend say. Hey, I've been guilty of it myself. In fact, I recently found myself in an email discussion with an ex, and at the end of it, I wrote something like, "Well, it's nice to get some closure."
I didn't really feel much closure, to be honest. He still said things I knew to not be true. I still wondered why I'd given the relationship so many damn chances, despite my gut telling me things were not right. And I still wondered why he'd done X, Y, and Z. But closure -- that thing that ties up your relationship in a big bow and explains all -- is that elusive unicorn we chase after a split. Why?! Hannah Brecher writes poignantly in The Huffington Post about the illusion of closure.
Hannah writes of her own misguided efforts to find "closure":
When I was 16 years old, my best friends and I used to hold "Closure Ceremonies." If you can imagine four girls sitting around in a circle smashing necklaces and teddy bears to bits with hammers until the voice boxes that said "I love you" fell out from their stuffed guts, then that was us. We were lovesick girls with anthems of bravery within us. We burned love notes. We screamed and cussed a bit. And then we held one another. We didn't give answers.Maybe that's it. We just need some kind of ritual. Burn the love letters. Photoshop him out of the photos. But can you ever really find closure?
Here are five reasons closure is a myth:
15-Minute Healthy Sauteed Chicken & Bok Choy - Healthy Food Tip and Recipe
healthy food tip and recipe
Today's Recipe
If you don't know what to have for dinner tonight ...
Healthy Sauté is one of my New Healthiest Way of Cooking methods, which avoids the necessity to use heated oils that can be damaging to your health. Low in calories, this easy-to-prepare meal provides you with a rich concentration of many health-promoting nutrients including vitamins B, C, and K as well as protein and much more. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 TBS low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped scallions
- 2 TBS fresh minced ginger
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1½ cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
- 4 cups chopped bok choy
- 2 TBS soy sauce
- 1 TBS rice vinegar
- salt and white pepper to taste
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- Heat broth in a stainless steel skillet.
- When broth begins to steam, add scallions and Healthy Saute for 2 minutes.
- Add ginger and continue to sauté for another minute.
- Add chicken and continue to sauté.
- After 2-3 minutes, add shiitake mushrooms and bok choy. Continue to sauté for another 3-4 minutes, and then add soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.
In-Depth Nutritional Profile for 15-Minute Healthy Sautéed Chicken & Bok Choy
Healthy Food Tip
Can you tell me more about pasteurization and whether I should consider buying unpasteurized (raw) milk?
The Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) that was first proposed in
1924 by the United States Public Health Service has been adopted, in its
2003 revision, by 46 out of 50 states. (The four non-adopting states
have passed similar ordinances of their own.) The PMO calls for the
pasteurization of milk as a way of killing any potentially
disease-causing bacteria in the milk, including Campylobacter, Escherichia, Listeria, Salmonella, Yersinia, and Brucella.
I would also like to note that in 32 states, it is legal to sell and
distribute raw, non-pasteurized milk and that both forms of milk exist
in the majority of states.
Today there are more pasteurization options in the marketplace than there were in 1924; these options include high-temperature, short-time methods as well as low-temperature, longer time methods. The goal of all methods is the same: to kill potentially pathogenic bacteria that may be present in the milk or milk product (like cheese or yogurt).
| Temperature | Time | Pasteurization Type |
|---|---|---|
| 63ºC (145ºF)* | 30 minutes | Vat Pasteurization |
| 72ºC (161ºF)* | 15 seconds | High temperature short time Pasteurization (HTST) |
| 89ºC (191ºF) | 1.0 second | Ultra Pasteurization (UP) |
| 90ºC (194ºF) | 0.5 seconds | Ultra Pasteurization (UP) |
| 94ºC (201ºF) | 0.1 seconds | Ultra Pasteurization (UP) |
| 96ºC (204ºF) | 0.05 seconds | Ultra Pasteurization (UP) |
| 100ºC (212ºF) | 0.01 seconds | Ultra Pasteurization (UP) |
| 138ºC (280ºF) | 2.0 seconds | Ultra-high temperature (UHT) sterilization |
There's no debate about the effectiveness of pasteurization for killing unwanted bacteria. There's also no doubt that pasteurization gives dairy products a longer shelf life by lowering the presence of bacteria that cause spoilage. But pasteurization also kills desirable bacteria found in fresh milk, and it denatures milk enzymes that may be active in the human digestive tract when fresh milk is consumed.
There is little research, however, to determine what nutritional benefits are lost when milk is pasteurized. I've seen speculation about changes in protein structure, calcium, amino acid, and vitamin C bioavailability all being triggered by pasteurization, but I have not seen research that confirms or rejects these occurrences.
As I mentioned earlier, in the majority of states, dairy farms are free to produce raw (unpasteurized) milk as long as they adhere to the conditions and restrictions set out in state law. The safety of unpasteurized milk depends on the quality of the cow's life,
including the immediate environment and feeding. It also depends on the quality of handling facilities once the cow has been milked. For these reasons, I recommend a very careful look at any dairy farm's procedures, track record, and publicly available information before becoming a regular consumer of its unpasteurized milk. Producers of raw milk should be carefully monitoring the milk for the presence of microorganisms and will be able to certify that the milk meets all federal and state regulations in this regard.
Because freshness is at a premium, and the product shelf life is greatly shortened (which is not necessarily bad) the dairy should be within driving distance of your residence so you can visit it in person. In some states, like Indiana, where it is illegal for a local dairy to sell unpasteurized milk, cows from the dairy may be leased in order for consumers to obtain a regular supply of raw milk.
In the absence of a very high-quality dairy farm in driving distance from your residence, I recommend purchase of pasteurized milk. Even though it's one step further from natural milk (which I would prefer), the health risks-however small-don't seem like a worthwhile trade-off in exchange for the potential benefits. If a high quality dairy farm, producing certified organic milk in unpasteurized form is available in your area, I would recommend considering this option.
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