July 2009 Blog Posts (51)

Working out a lot lately!

Hello everyone!!!

I know it's been a while, but I am gonna make it up to you guys by introduce a super brand of ice-cream - "Graeter's " It is SO delicious!You have to try their blackberry with chocolate chip, yummmy!

I am so glad I am not lactose intolerance anymore, I can eat as much as ice-cream as I want and it's all thanks to "Lactagen"! Also, I am allow to have as much as milkshake I want after hitting the gym, and I don't think I need to tell you how great it… Continue

Added by John Lawrence on July 31, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

A Quick Drop In! :-)

Hi all, yes I am sorry that it’s been a while since my last post, but immigrating to another country (even if it is my own) has a lot of things to focus on :-)

My wife, son and I are now safe and well in the UK. We are slowly but surly getting our house setup. It’s probably going to take another 2 – 3 weeks before I can get my internet up and running.

On the downer I have chunked up a bit, I have been knocked out of my… Continue

Added by Andrew Scott on July 31, 2009 at 12:36am — No Comments

Sophie's wholemeal spelt & blueberry breakfast muffins

I love making these healthy superb muffins. They contain: Kéfir, wholemeal spelt flour, broken linseeds, sesame seeds, blueberries, agave syrup, rolled oats, corn meal, canola oil, baking powder & 2 beaten eggs. That's it! They really fill you up & they are super healthy!

Recipe: For 15 muffins

Ingredients:

240 gr of organic wholemeal spelt flour

45 gr of full rolled oats

160 gr…

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Added by Sophie on July 30, 2009 at 7:00am — 1 Comment

Sophie's vegetarian haloumi burger with all of its trimmings!

Recipe: For 4 haloumi burgers

Ingredients:

** For the burger:

1 block of haloumi cheese, pad dry on kitchen peper, cut into 4 thick slices or more

50 gr of panko breadcrumbs

1 egg, beaten loose

4 tablespoons of flour, seasoned with grinded black pepper & Maldon sea salt

** For the rest:

bought mayonaise or home made

1 heaped tablespoon of Dijon mustard

2 little Gem lettuce, cleaned, washed, spun dry & leaves torn

12 slices of red… Continue

Added by Sophie on July 30, 2009 at 4:39am — No Comments

New fast-food calorie bombs

From Yahoo News:

Burger King - Steakhouse Burger

950 calories, 59g fat, and 55g carbs!

You may as well have an actual steak if you're going to consume this many calories! Why is this burger so insanely fatty? Well there's the 368-calorie, 29-gram-of-fat patty,… Continue

Added by David on July 29, 2009 at 12:23pm — No Comments

What's for lunch? Gazpacho (Andalusian cold soup)

I made Gazpacho last year without using bread. Because I just cooked Focaccia yesterday, I thought it was a good idea to use some leftover for this.

This could soup is great in summertime. It is nutritious and delicious! Also... very easy to make :)

Ingredients:

* 5 vine tomatoes

* 1/2 green bell pepper

* 1/3… Continue

Added by Susana on July 28, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

I found the skinny people!

They all congregate at the gym at 5 am. I joined them even though I am sure I do not meet the requirements to join their club...yet.

Added by Fat Girl Who Loves Cake on July 28, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

New girl

so I guess I am the new girl on the block. but I am not new to trying to live a healthier life. For the last 3 months I have attempted to change my lifestyle and my family's to eat healthier and exercise more. I chronical my efforts including recipes and pictures of everything I eat at my website -http://fatgirlwholovescake.blogspot.com/

Added by Fat Girl Who Loves Cake on July 27, 2009 at 1:59pm — No Comments

VIDEO: Dr. Gordon on Exercise

What kind of exercise do you do daily? What? You don't do that much?

Listen to what the doc prescribes for optimal health.

And listen to how does ADD respond to lifestyle changes? Here about successes from this cutting-edge pediatrician:

Pediatrician and UCLA professor Jay Gordon MD discusses the importance of exercise in health. He also talks about his work getting ADD children off medication using diet and lifestyle.

This is… Continue

Added by Susana on July 27, 2009 at 12:16pm — No Comments

From garden to healthy table—zucchini, potato and fresh herbs gratin

As I’ve mentioned before, I’m an amateur organic gardener with many good intentions and a very modest yield.

I give my little vegetable patch lots of love, but the veggies are very slow to grow, and although some of my friends have been boasting home-grown produce for weeks, I harvested my first few cucumbers, tomatoes and zucchini just this week.

I love watching the plant in all its stages, and I’m especially fascinated to see how a fruit evolves from the flower. In the… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on July 27, 2009 at 7:30am — No Comments

One Simple Strategy To Prevent And Overcome Cancer

Chances are You or someone you know has been affected by cancer or will be in their lifetime. Well, no more excuses. Follow this one simple strategy to prevent cancer, help heal and overcome cancerous conditions and keep yourself in peak physical well being. Read More:… Continue

Added by TC on July 26, 2009 at 10:39am — No Comments

Denny's Sued Over Salt Levels in Meals

From the Wall Street Journal:

A New Jersey man backed by the Center for Science in the Public Interest filed suit against Denny's Corp. on Thursday, seeking to have the chain disclose in its restaurants the sodium content of its food.

The suit, filed in Superior Court of New Jersey, claims that some meals at Denny's contain more than three… Continue

Added by David on July 24, 2009 at 2:44pm — 2 Comments

5 Great Uses for Extra Firm Tofu

Tofu in Stir Fries

Using tofu in a stir-fry is the most obvious use for this delicious food. And there are a couple things you can do. First of all, tofu has a fair amount of its own fat, so when you cook it, you really don’t need to use any oil. It will get golden brown and crispy on its own without oil. So you cut the tofu up into cubes or slices or patties or whatever size/shape you want, and you place them in a nonstick… Continue

Added by Susana on July 24, 2009 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

My Success!

I am reaching my goals. I have lost over 80 pounds! Click here to see my progress and read about how I am achieving success.

Added by Brian, the old man on July 24, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

That Daily Burger Will Take Years Off Your Life

Think twice before you dig into that burger - it could greatly increase your chances for heart disease or cancer... Beefed-up diets increase risk for illnesses

Older Americans who consume large amounts of red or processed meats are much more likely to die from heart disease or cancer, a new study published Monday shows.

Diets full of hot dogs, bacon and hamburger meat greatly decreased the overall health of the more than… Continue

Added by Susana on July 24, 2009 at 7:00am — 7 Comments

Barley Benefits – Increase Barley Intake to Promote Heart Health

Barley contains the same soluble fiber and beta-glucan as oats. Individuals who regularly consume barley have lower LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and total cholesterol.

A review of studies found the beta glucan in barley linked to decreased total cholesterol of 13 mg/dl, decreased LDL cholesterol of 10 mg/dl, and a reduced triglyceride level of 12 mg/dl. The review found no… Continue

Added by Lisa Nelson on July 23, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

New Jersey Residents Sue for Cancer-Risk Labels on Hot Dog Packages

Basefall fans at Boston's Fenway Park enjoy two of the 21.7 million hot dogs that will be consumed before the 2009 baseball season is over. (Photo by Andy Clark)

NEWARK, New Jersey, July 22, 2009 (ENS) - Three New Jersey residents are asking the courts to decide whether or not eating America's favorite ball park food increases their risk of colorectal cancer.

The class-action consumer fraud lawsuit was filed today in… Continue

Added by Susana on July 23, 2009 at 7:00am — 1 Comment

The Truth About Bottled Water

By David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding - Posted on Tue, Jul 21, 2009, 1:35 pm PDT

Imagine you’ve just been given a choice: You have to drink from one of two containers. One container is a cup from your own kitchen, and it contains a product that has passed strict state, federal and local guidelines for cleanliness and quality. Oh, and it’s… Continue

Added by Susana on July 22, 2009 at 12:19pm — 5 Comments

Help Spread Information About Mesothelioma

I was contacted by the Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center today about my blogs and hoping that I would offer some assistance to their program cause. I said sure and offered to help spread awareness of Asbestos cancer since I am an avid supporter of awareness campaigns and strategies for prevention and treatment of all cancers. Please… Continue

Added by TC on July 21, 2009 at 9:02pm — No Comments

The Incredible Edible Egg

Well if you didn't already know how great the simple egg is for your health then you should find out. Where do brown eggs come from? Do the chickens have white or red earlobes? What eggs are the most healthy for you and why? Exactly what nutrients are in those wonderful eggs that make them so great for you. Find Out Here: Read… Continue

Added by TC on July 21, 2009 at 9:00pm — No Comments