Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
The Beautiful Benefits of Blueberries
According to Womenfitness.net blueberries are the best food you could ever eat. It is full of nutrients that better your body and improve your overall health. Here are the top 10 reasons why you should eat these tiny blue super fruits all day every day.
1. It has the highest antioxidant capacity of all fresh fruit/. This means that it will raise the oxygen content in your blood, boosting your immune system and keeping you healthy!
2. It neutralizes free radicals which can affect disease and aging in the body. This is due to the pigment and dye found in the berries skin. Free radicals are responsible for causing cancer so why wouldn't you add blueberries to every meal?
3. Aid in reducing Belly Fat
4. Helps promote urinary tract health. Because of the molecular structure of blueberry extract, bacteria cannot cling and is simply washed away.
5. Been proved to preserve vision. Blueberries contain a special group of anti oxidants called Carotenoids, Flavonoids, in addition to others such as vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin A, selenium, zinc and phosphorus, which are very beneficial and essential for the ocular health.
6. Brain Health. Blueberries can prevent and heal neurotic disorders by preventing degeneration and death of neurons, brain-cells and also by restoring health of the central nervous system. It is hard to believe that these berries can also cure serious problems like Alzheimer’s disease to a great extent. They even heal damaged brain cells and neuron tissues and keep your memory sharp for a long-long time.
7. Heart Disease. Give your heart a break and eat up! Blueberries are "bad cholesterol" fighters and may even cure heart diseases and strengthen your heart muscles.
8. Digestion Blueberries have a high fiber content.
9. Cancer When blueberries are accompanied with vitamin C, antioxidants and copper, can do miracles to prevent and cure cancer.
10. Other benefits & factsT hey keep you fresh, active, fit, sharp, close to nature and in a good mood, as they are very good anti depressants. Also remember, the deeper the color of the Blue Berries, the more they are rich in anti oxidants and other medicinal values.
1. It has the highest antioxidant capacity of all fresh fruit/. This means that it will raise the oxygen content in your blood, boosting your immune system and keeping you healthy!
2. It neutralizes free radicals which can affect disease and aging in the body. This is due to the pigment and dye found in the berries skin. Free radicals are responsible for causing cancer so why wouldn't you add blueberries to every meal?
3. Aid in reducing Belly Fat
4. Helps promote urinary tract health. Because of the molecular structure of blueberry extract, bacteria cannot cling and is simply washed away.
5. Been proved to preserve vision. Blueberries contain a special group of anti oxidants called Carotenoids, Flavonoids, in addition to others such as vitamin C, vitamin E and vitamin A, selenium, zinc and phosphorus, which are very beneficial and essential for the ocular health.
6. Brain Health. Blueberries can prevent and heal neurotic disorders by preventing degeneration and death of neurons, brain-cells and also by restoring health of the central nervous system. It is hard to believe that these berries can also cure serious problems like Alzheimer’s disease to a great extent. They even heal damaged brain cells and neuron tissues and keep your memory sharp for a long-long time.
7. Heart Disease. Give your heart a break and eat up! Blueberries are "bad cholesterol" fighters and may even cure heart diseases and strengthen your heart muscles.
8. Digestion Blueberries have a high fiber content.
9. Cancer When blueberries are accompanied with vitamin C, antioxidants and copper, can do miracles to prevent and cure cancer.
10. Other benefits & factsT hey keep you fresh, active, fit, sharp, close to nature and in a good mood, as they are very good anti depressants. Also remember, the deeper the color of the Blue Berries, the more they are rich in anti oxidants and other medicinal values.
Edible Oddities.
Over the course of my life, I have begun to eat not-so-common foods and one day I decided to try frog legs. They were delicious! I am so happy to have tried them. What is the weirdest thing you have eaten? Please reply in the comments!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Here's to a summer like Mexico.
One of the things I look forward to the most about summer is the yummy snacks! Of all the things to choose from, my favorite would be nachos loaded with cheese and green onion topped with salsa and guacamole! Another thing that comes with summer is lots of time... so why not make all the toppings yourself. The following are recipes that are thoroughly enjoyed by myself and those I share it with.
Salsa Fresca
If you are ever debating between fresh or a store bought brand full of preservatives, the choice should be obvious.
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno (optional), minced
8 cilantro sprigs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of one lime
*This recipe also calls for 1/2 tsp. of salt but for me there is always enough in the chips themselves.
One all the ingredients are prepared, combine in your serving dish. It is also necessary to let it stand for 15 minutes before serving to allow all the flavors to mature.
Now which one looks better to you?
Best Guacamole
Full of antioxidants and anti-aging vitamins, it's no mystery that avocados are a super food!
2 avocados
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
Cut the avocados into halves. Remove the seeds, and scoop out the pulp into a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado. Stir in lemon juice, onion, salt, and olive oil. Cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Salsa Fresca
If you are ever debating between fresh or a store bought brand full of preservatives, the choice should be obvious.
4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/4 red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno (optional), minced
8 cilantro sprigs, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
Juice of one lime
*This recipe also calls for 1/2 tsp. of salt but for me there is always enough in the chips themselves.
One all the ingredients are prepared, combine in your serving dish. It is also necessary to let it stand for 15 minutes before serving to allow all the flavors to mature.
Now which one looks better to you?
Best Guacamole
Full of antioxidants and anti-aging vitamins, it's no mystery that avocados are a super food!
2 avocados
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tbsp chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
Cut the avocados into halves. Remove the seeds, and scoop out the pulp into a small bowl. Use a fork to mash the avocado. Stir in lemon juice, onion, salt, and olive oil. Cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
What a healthy choice!
One of my favorite Oprah episodes is when she shows the audience all of her favorite things. Among this catalogue were these delicious looking Fudgesicles made by the brand Healthy Choice. Usually when I see a reduced calorie snack, I think of a reduced flavor as well. Boy was a surprised! These things even rival those similarly made by Haggen Daaz and make a refreshing as the summer months come.
CAUTION: The following product is very addictive
On a recent trip to Costco, my mom picked up something new. She came home with a delicious box of individually packaged cookie cracker things that taste like nothing else I have ever eaten. What they are are thinly cut cookies that are filled with almond and craisin slices with an added hint of vanilla. As a bonus, each package has only 100 calories! I would recommend them to anyone who enjoys food.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
You'll get a great PUNCH out of this!
So for my sister's bachelorette party on Saturday, I have to make an ice ring for our punch. After scowering the internet for somethings that at least resembles something edible, I came across this recipe from tom.xanga.com:
PARTY PUNCH ICE RING:
2 1/2 cups cold Ginger Ale
1/2 cup Lemonade
Fresh slices of Lemon, Lime & Orange
10" Bundt Pan
Mix the ginger ale and lemonade together in a 1 quart measure. Pour 2 1/2 cups of the mixture into the bundt pan. Pop the pan into the freezer and let the ring set for 2 hours or until mostly solid and slightly slushy on top. Remove from freezer and arrange accoutrement in a decorative fashion over the slush on top of the ring. Carefully pour enough of the mixture to come up to the bottom of the accoutrement. Place back in the freezer and freeze until the fruit is encased in the top. Remove and add the rest of the mixture and freeze until solid. Before service, run cold water on the pan until the ring releases.
Im sure this will be delicious in any punch we decide on making!
PARTY PUNCH ICE RING:
2 1/2 cups cold Ginger Ale
1/2 cup Lemonade
Fresh slices of Lemon, Lime & Orange
10" Bundt Pan
Mix the ginger ale and lemonade together in a 1 quart measure. Pour 2 1/2 cups of the mixture into the bundt pan. Pop the pan into the freezer and let the ring set for 2 hours or until mostly solid and slightly slushy on top. Remove from freezer and arrange accoutrement in a decorative fashion over the slush on top of the ring. Carefully pour enough of the mixture to come up to the bottom of the accoutrement. Place back in the freezer and freeze until the fruit is encased in the top. Remove and add the rest of the mixture and freeze until solid. Before service, run cold water on the pan until the ring releases.
Im sure this will be delicious in any punch we decide on making!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
STARBUCKS' Oat Fudge Brownies AT HOME!
I don't mean to go with a chocolate theme but, it seems to be on my mind. Now I have made this recipe several times and it really is a fun one to make:
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons real vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
The directions are as follows:
1. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the butter. Beat the remaining butter with a mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar; beat until well mixed. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another large bowl stir together flour and baking soda; stir in oats. Gradually stir dry mixture into beaten mixture. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan combine the 2 tablespoons butter, the sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate . Cook over low heat until chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
3. Press two-thirds (about 3-1/3 cups) of the oat mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 15×10x1-inch baking pan. Spread chocolate mixture over the oat mixture. Using your fingers, dot remaining oat mixture over the chocolate.
4. Bake in a 350°F oven about 25 minutes or until top is lightly browned (chocolate mixture will still look moist). Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 2×2 inch inch bars.
ENJOY!
Friday, April 30, 2010
No Pudge Fudge!
On my recent trip to Chicago, I went to a local Trader Joe's and found a delicious box of fat free brownie mix called "No Pudge Fudge Brownie Mix". I literally ran home to try it and notices that there was a single serving recipe on the side of the box for fudge using plain yogurt as its liquid. I tried it and it was delicious and I would recommend this to anyone who needs to fill their craving for decadent rich chocolate without breaking the scale!
Mission Statement:
This blog is obviously dedicated to food. Being a former picky eater and have now come out of my dull alimentary shell, I now find myself liking almost everything I try! Although this is usually thought to be a good thing, I now crave decadent restaurant food, delicate pastries and anything scrumptious of the kind. My goal for this page is to post my favorite found recipes that replicate to the food of well known establishments to make your own.
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