How to diet fast 1 week: April 2015

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Sweet Potato and Chorizo Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

Its another cold, wet, and gray day---which means you should make soup.

In the crockpot.

I found this recipe over a year ago while link-following (thats a verb, right?) Shauna and Danny Ahern, authors of Gluten Free Girl and The Chef (great cookbook, it should definitely be in your kitchen if it isnt already--not just for GF peeps) and GlutenFreeGirl.com made it for the Pork People (technical term), and I wanted to see if I could crockpotecize (thats definitely a verb) it.

and it worked! This recipe is on page 226 of the new More Make it Fast, Cook it Slow book (which should also most definitely be in your kitchen), but I never posted it online.

oops.

so here you go!

The Ingredients.

serves 8

7 cups chicken broth

7 ounces chorizo sausage, sliced (pork, beef, turkey, veggie; your choice)

2 large carrots, peeled and chopped (or a handful of baby carrots)

1 large onion, peeled and chopped

1 3/4 pounds (about 3 large) sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

8 tablespoons sour cream (for serving)

The Directions.

Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and add the sliced chorizo (no need to brown first, YAY!). Add the carrots, onion, sweet potatoes, and garlic Dont worry about chopping your vegetables in pretty shapes----its all going to be blended together anyhow (after cooking).

Stir in the curry powder and chile flakes.

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours (low is better, IMO). Before serving, use a hand-held stick blender to blend the soup completely (even the chorizo. I know, it sounds weird, but trust me). Ladle into bowls and serve with a dollop of sour cream.

The Verdict.

I was fascinated by this ingredient list and am so glad that I gave it a try. Its velvety and smooth, with a great depth of flavor. The heat sneaks up but isnt overwhelming. You can omit the red pepper flakes if youre worried about the spice, and then add at the table to the grown-up servings. My girls thought it was a bit too firery, but liked scooping the sour cream off the top and dunked corn bread into the soup and ate it that way.

Adam is not a soup guy (he keeps reminding me of this, and I keep forgetting), but he practically licked his bowl clean. Ive got more chorizo in the freezer earmarked just for this!

yet again, Im behind with the 2008 flashbacks. I have no idea how I got through that year of cooking and posting daily---Im having trouble posting weekly now!

March 10 Creamed Spinach (shhh. its good for you!)

March 11 Dulce de Leche (you arent supposed to make this. and thats all I should really say, probably)

March 12 Ginger Teriyaki Tofu (Im the only one who ate this)

March 13 Blue Cheese and Steak Roll-Ups (fancy schmancy)

March 14 French Onion Soup (seriously good. even if youre not a "soup guy")

March 15 Creamy Avocado Chipotle Soup (sounds odd. kind of is.)

March 16 Roasted Cabbage and Potatoes (sometimes I dont know what to type in the parentheses)

March 17 Apricot Chicken (this is what I make when we have company with kids)

March 18 Hardboiled Eggs (you can hardboil eggs in the crockpot! but that doesnt mean you should.)

March 19 Leg of Lamb (the absolute best way to cook lamb---really. moist, delicious, perfect)

March 20 Sweet and Spicy Salmon (spring is a great time to cook fish in the crockpot)

March 21 Overnight Breakfast Potatoes with Sausage (cooking while you sleep is the ultimate in luxury. that, and maybe a butler?)

March 22 Traditional Beef Stew (there are as many variations of stew as there are missing Barbie shoes)

March 23 Taco Dip (I have a few different taco dip recipes. this is the first one)

Happy Slow Cooking! Have a great week!

Changing My Relationship With Food

One year ago, on the Summer Solstice, I set an intention to change my relationship to food and regain my health and vitality. I was morbidly obese and yet the goal had little to do with the number on the scale. I wanted to find freedom from mindless compulsive eating, whatever my weight. I wanted to begin living a healthier lifestyle that was more in alignment with my core beliefs.

My intention had nothing to do with dieting, and everything to do with living.

Most people dont even think that they have a relationship with food. Trust me, you do. And mine was quite intimate, and complicated. It started when I was a wee toddler and became more and more convoluted throughout the years.

In my Hungarian household, food took center stage. We celebrated with food. We mourned with food. I learned to use food for pleasure, for comfort, for reward. I turned to food when I was sad, hurt, angry, bored and lonely. I quickly forgot that eating had anything to do with being hungry. Food became the glue that held my life together.

When I set about changing my relationship to food, the goal was not to detach all emotion and enjoyment from eating. It was to find a healthy balance between getting the nutrition my body needs and enjoying my meals mindfully. In short, where I once lived to eat, I had to learn to eat to live.

Reflecting On A Year of Change

Sunday marked the first day of summer, and I spent time reflecting on the many changes of this past year — Ive regained my health and vitality, and, yes, I have succeeded in changing my relationship to food. I thought Id share with you a bit of what Ive learned along the way:

Most of us go unconscious when we eat. After the first few bites, we dont even taste it. Maybe its because were usually doing five other things while eating. To feel the physical satisfaction from the food, it is important to be relaxed and aware as you eat.

Cultivate a sense of gratitude for your food. Each time we remember to eat with awareness, we return to that place of inner peace.

Most of the time we eat in response to our minds. Most of the time we feed our bodies without consulting our bodies.

Physical hunger is of the body. Physical hunger asks for food. Nonphysical hunger is of the mind, the heart. When you see that your physical hunger is capable of being fulfilled, you can begin to allow that same possibility for your emotional hunger.

If youre not experiencing physical hunger, yet youre still reaching for the food, then its time to figure out what you want from food beyond its nourishing your body. A sure-fire way of doing that is to ask: What is it I dont want to feel, do, or say right now?

Food is fuel for our bodies, not a drug for our souls. As we learn to nourish our bodies, we find that we are spiritually nourished as well.

There is nothing you can’t have tomorrow so there is no reason to eat it all today.

If we change our relationship to food, we have to find other ways to entertain ourselves, comfort ourselves, and find pleasure.

Going to the farmer’s market for fresh produce and meeting the farmers that grow your food is a wonderful way to foster a healthier relationship with food.

Stay focused on the healthy choices youre making each day. If you do indulge in old behaviors with food, release the guilt or thoughts of "falling off the wagon." There is no wagon to fall off. Were not giving anything up. We can still eat that whole bag of Doritos if we want, but were choosing not to.

When we stop dieting, we have to trust that our body will tell us what it needs. This can be terrifying because we think we need so much. We still want what we werent allowed as a child. More often than not, this has little to do with food.

As we begin listening to our bodies, we discover our own voice – something we were often too young to know we had given away. Deciding what goes into our mouths, and when, is very empowering.

Food cravings are physical. Food obsessions are emotional.

Physical cravings are our cells crying for the nutrients they need. Sadly, we often respond to this urge by eating highly processed and refined foods which only promote further malnourishment.

Mineral-rich foods, like dark leafy greens and sea vegetables, stave off cravings.

Theres a very dangerous myth that "fat makes you fat." The truth is, without enough fatty acids, our brains do not function properly and our cells cannot communicate. The proper kind of fats are essential to our health and well being.

When you are busy loving life, food becomes less of a mistress.

I love that last one. Cant remember where I first heard it, but its stayed with me and is oh-so true.

Now tell me, what kind of relationship do you have with food today? Friend or foe?

Creamy White Bean and Apple Chili

Day 254.

I know. Another savory dish with fruit. I cant help myself. Im determined to make fruit an okay part of dinner after the gingered peaches with chicken. Which I cant even type without shuddering.

I did not like it in a box. Or with a fox.

But anyhow, we are hitting apple season, and apple season brings lots of apples.

Yes.

That it does.

This is a creamy, lightish chili that doesnt taste at all like there is fruit in there. The apples completely disappear.

I dont know if Im really selling this...

This is a good approaching-fall chili. It is not too heavy, but it isnt so light that you walk away from the table hungry.

yes.

The Ingredients.

--2 cans of white beans, drained and rinsed (I used white kidneys)
--1 onion, chopped
--2 apples, cut in tiny chunks, no need to peel
--3 cloves smashed and chopped garlic
--3 T butter. Yes, butter.
--2 tsp chili powder
--1/2 tsp ground thyme
--1 tsp cumin
--1/4 tsp salt
--1/4 tsp pepper
--3 cups chicken broth (unless you are vegetarian. then you should use vegetable broth. because the chicken would be wrong.)
--1/2 cup plain non fat yogurt
--1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional)

The Directions.

Any crockpot over 4 quarts would work well with this dish.

Put the butter into the bottom of your crockpot. Dump in the drained and rinsed beans. Chop up the onion and the apple. Add the spices, and pour in the broth. Stir in the yogurt.

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or on high for 4-5. This is done when the onion has reached desired tenderness and the flavors have melded. Stir in the cheddar cheese before serving.

I think corn bread would be awesome with this dinner. I wish I would have thought of it before just this second.

The Verdict.

This is a good meal. The chili is quite mild---you might want to sprinkle some Tobasco on top, or add more chili powder if you want a kick. This was mild enough for the kids to eat.

I was pleased with both the tang and the creamy consistency the non fat yogurt provided. It didnt separate, and added a nice level of creaminess.

Lupus Rash Symptoms in Men Women and Children Treatment Drugs and Diet

Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease in which our immune system starts to harm our own body. Its symptoms are difficult to diagnose and treat. Lupus may start due to some infection, or reaction from some drugs or sunlight.

Lupus Symptoms

No two people suffering from Lupus have the same symptoms. All men, women and children facing this problem might face some of the following symptoms:

Joint Pain

Swelling and Stiffness

Fatigue and Fever

Rashes of the shape of a butterfly

Dry eye

Skin lesions that can get worse with sun exposure

Chest Pain

During Low temperature Fingers and Toes might turn blue

Headache and memory loss

Lupus Treatment

Its treatment is based on the symptoms that you are showing. Doctor might change the dosage time to time depending on the effect of treatment on your body. Sometimes the diet prescribed by the doctor can also help a lot.

Lupus Drugs

Following medication might be prescribed by your doctor according to your symptoms.

Antimalarial drugs

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Immune suppressants

Lupus Diet and Lifestyle

Try to remain away from sun as ultraviolet radiation might trigger Lupus.

Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Don’t Smoke.

Exercise Regularly

Get plenty of sleep

Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms CHF Signs

Congestive Heart Failure

You must have heard the term "Heart Failure" which means that heart is unable to pump as much blood to the body, as the body is demanding. It means more demand and less supply. Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) means that heart is getting more blood into it, than what it can pump. Blood is returning to the heart at a faster rate and its not able to pump it all at that speed, which causes congestion of blood near heart. Due to this reason this condition is called "Congestive Heart Failure" or CHF.

Congestive Heart Failure mostly occurs due to the aging factor when heart muscles gets weakened and

pumping capability of muscles is reduced. But it can also occur in lower age group if you are patient of High Blood Pressure or if you have survived after a heart attack. Sometimes Heart Attack leaves some heart muscles damaged which results in congestive heart failure.

Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms

Shortness of breath (even at rest). It may also disturb sleep.
Severe fatigue and weakness.
Wheezing after limited physical exertion
Loss of appetite
Nausea or vomiting
Irregular or Rapid Heartbeat
Anxiety
Irritability, restlessness
Mental confusion in some cases

Left Sided CHF Symptoms

Dry cough. It indicates Left Sided Heart Failure. Sometimes cough may produce frothy or bloody sputum.

Right Sided CHF Symptoms

Frequent urination during the night. Its a symptom of right-sided hear failure.
Swelling of the ankles and feet
Rapid weight gain due to fluid retention.
Swelling in the lower back if the patient is bedridden .
Abdominal pain and a feeling of fullness.
Swollen neck veins.

Erin Chase from 5 on Rachael Ray tomorrow April 21

Good Morning!!

I just wanted to give you a heads up that Erin, from $5 Dinners will be on the Rachael Ray show tomorrow, April 21. I havent met Erin face-to-face, but she and I have chatted on the phone a few times and through email and instant message.

You can read about her experience with the taping, here.

What I LOVE about reading her RR story, is it started the same way mine did. She emailed the show. I cant even count the number of times Ive written in to talk shows-----I do it all the time, and I did it monthly while I was trying to get Totally Together published. Its just something I do. I feel its better to do something proactive (not the face scrub. although I have tried it----it sort of worked, but then gave me a rash) then wait for stuff to fall in my lap.

But the Rachael Ray show is the only one, ever, who has ever responded.

So! set your dvrs and support Erin. And then go do something that will push you towards whatever goal youre currently working on. (towards whatever goal of which youre currently working?) boy, that sounds pretentious.

In other news,
I completed all my copyedit edits. The book just got FedExed off (which, OH MY is expensive. $68? really? I couldnt believe it.)

and Tiffany, from Eat at Home, interviewed me along with 4 other busy food bloggers about thier go-to family meals.

Have a super wonderful day! Im spending it doing nothing. :-0

A Book Club! so my brain doesnt go to mush!

[there is a new recipe for Country Captain Chicken down below]

I wrote last week about the possibility of reading a book or two together over the summer holiday. I havent done much reading (other than Pat the Bunny and cookbooks) lately, and I miss it.

I received nineteen recommendations to read Kathryn Stocketts, The Help.
I dont know anything about this book other than the information listed on Amazon, and that it appears to be a bit controversial to some reviewers.

But my friend Danielle sells an awful lot of copies, and Shirley liked it, so thats good enough for me.

The kids are off school this upcoming Monday, and Ill need a good book to read during quiet reading time. Penny (I dont have a link for Penny!) pointed out that its still only available in hardback (although there is a kindle version), but my local library has 12 copies, so hopefully yours has a copy to borrow.

Hows July 15 or thereabouts work? Ive got a deadline July 1, which is why Id prefer a bit of wiggle-room. The 15th is a Thursday.

Ill start a discussion on this site in the morning, and then host a live twitter party that evening---5 to 6 pm pacific time.
If you dont have twitter, no worries. You can still follow along, even without an account.

As for facebook, Im still a holdout. I dont have an account---Im super nervous to have "just one more thing" to check during the day, and I figure if anyone really wants to get a hold of me they can track me down. That said, a reader did start a fan page where you can evidently chat back and forth. I think. Im not actually sure how it all works!

Happy reading! See you on July 15th!

Why does hair fall out Best way to get rid of Hair Fall

Hair Fall is simple thing that occurs everyday but we didnt notice it. We should be worried about it if its more than normal. Here we will show you some unknown facts about hair fall and how you can control it by using some simple methods.

"Hair Fall" is the simplest term that people search over Internet to find a solution. If suddenly the search for this term increases in a particular month than it means that you are not the one one facing the problem of hair fall at that time. The graph below shows how "Hair Fall" is searched on Internet between 1st Jan 2006 to 1st Jan 2014.

If you want to be precise about this graph. Then the graph below shows how much "Hair Fall" is searched between 1st Jan 2012 to 1st Jan 2014.

It shows that hair fall increases from the month of July to October. After October the hair fall starts to decrease. So if you are facing this problem during these months then you are not alone. Its just an effect of climatic conditions. Especially if you are in India. Because mostly this term is searched from this region of the globe.

What is Hair Fall

Hair fall is a regular concept that occurs with our body. Normally 150 - 200 hair fall every day, but new hair grow at their place. Problem occurs when new hairs stop growing. There are various reasons behind lack of production of new hair. But major reason behind it is stress and improper diet.

Why does hair fall out

Sometimes chemicals in shampoo, hair colors, conditioners affect our hair health. Over usage of these things should be avoided. Some fungal infections and dandruff also affect the roots of hairs and make them fall. As already mentioned, stress is one of the primary reasons of hair fall. We should care about all of these things to stop hair fall.

Best way to get rid of Hair Fall

If your hair density has started to decrease and their thickness is also reduced then its time to take care of them else there will be noting to take care of. We are providing some simple tips that you should apply on your hair to get them in previous state.

Dont shampoo too much. Once or twice a week is sufficient. Chemicals in hair products may affect hair health.
Dont use hair drier. Hot air that comes from driers also affects hair health and make them fall.
Dont comb or brush your hair when they are wet. Wet hairs can come out of scalp too easily if they are not healthy.
While applying oil in your hairs dont rub them too much. Just apply a light massage.
Dont rub your hairs if you are feeling itch on your scalp. Instead consult a hair specialist.
Check you have dandruff in your hairs. Its a major cause of hair fall.
Try to have a healthy diet rich in vitamins and mineral. Eating fruits on daily basis may also help.
Reduce stress by exercising daily. A physical workout is a major stress reducer.

Dont worry too much about hair fall if its due to climatic conditions.

How Green Does Your Garden Grow

With last weeks rain, everything is just exploding. I swear, I can sit and watch the garden grow right before my eyes. My latest morning ritual: juicing the garden! Check out that gorgeous Romaine Lettuce up top.

Spinach

Red Leaf Lettuce

Green Juice for Life

Cheers!

Is your job a burden to weight gain

A study in Finland and published in the International Journal of Obesity shows a link between weight gain and fatigue related to work. After a hard day of work, they would be used less willing to cook healthy? They Evacuating stress snacking or rushing on vending machines?

When work is a burden ...
The study included 7,000 women and 1,800 men in administrative positions in Helsinki, capital of Finland.
Officials were asked to report whether they had gained weight in the year preceding the study and the number of hours they had realized. They also had to rate their level of exertion by answering positively or negatively to a number of statements:

I feel totally exhausted after a days work.
I feel tired in the morning on days when I have to get up for work.
I work too hard.
Im completely exhausted.
My job is just too stressful.
I think about my work even during vacation / during the weekend.
If they respond positively to at least four of these assertions, the degree of fatigue at work was considered very high.

At work: frustration and weight gain
Almost a quarter of women (24%) and 19% of men had gained weight in the year preceding the study.
Fatigue generated by the work was very high in 15% of women and 13% men.
As for overtime (over 40 hours / week), 20% of men and 13% of women had been abused in the year preceding the survey.
The study revealed, for men and women, a relationship between a high degree of fatigue, provision of overtime and weight gain. In addition, women who complained of poor balance between time spent at work and at home the past proved still more likely to gain weight. Similarly, men who were less restrictive position were less likely to show additional pounds.

Curb weight gain phenomenon
What the survey does not reveal, are the concrete reasons why overworked workers had gained weight. No questions were asked about the diet of the study participants nor their sport habits and daily exercise.
Several hypotheses have been advanced, however:

who later worked evenings had perhaps used to fall back on snacks or fast food, usually more calories;
workers showed a high degree of fatigue were too exhausted on the way home in the evening to cook a healthy meal and would have, too, abused snacks and fast foods;
tired workers were also too exhausted to practice regular physical exercise.
The latter is regarded as crucial by the investigators emphasize that exercise not only helps keep a stable weight or lose weight but also to better manage the stress of a demanding job. Exercise daily or regular practice of a sport would therefore be a possible solution to fight against weight gain related to the stress of the worker.

As for finding a new job, less damaging to the moral and physical health, the study does not mention ...

Slow Cooker Turkey Stew Recipe

I made the most delicious turkey stew over the weekend. Ive never actually had turkey stew, so I dont know if its the best that exists, but its definitely the best Ive ever had. And, since I used leftover food from Thanksgiving, it was free!

Im kind of bummed Adam took the leftovers to work to eat for lunch, because now Im forced to eat peanut butter on an apple-cinnamon rice cake. Again.

The Ingredients.
serves 8

There are two parts, here. The first part is to make broth with your leftover turkey carcass. If you dont have a carcass on hand, and would still like to make this soup, jump to the next step and use 8 cups of chicken broth and 2-3 cups chopped turkey.

for broth:
use a 6 quart slow cooker.

turkey carcass, or rib cage bone-sets from 2 turkey breasts
9 cups of water
2 tablespoons granulated chicken bouillon (read label carefully for msg and gluten, I used the Herb Ox brand)
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (this takes the meat flavor out of the bones, and creates a beautiful color and flavor)
1 large onion, finely diced OR 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes

cook on low overnight, or for about 8 hours. Unplug, and remove stoneware from cooking element. Uncover and let cool. When cool enough to "go fishing," remove all bones from broth, leaving meat inside the pot.

note: if your slow cooker releases a bunch of steam and condensation while cooking, put a layer of foil or parchment paper down over the top, then put the lid on so you dont lose your cooking liquid.

for stew, add the following:

2 cups peeled and diced sweet potato
1 (28-ounce) can diced or stewed Italian style tomatoes
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon coriander
1 tablespoon chile powder
1 (15-ounce) can corn, and juice
4 cloves chopped garlic OR 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder

The Directions.

Combine all ingredients in a 6 quart slow cooker and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until sweet potatoes have reached desired tenderness and flavors have melded.

The Verdict.

We all really liked this a lot. The girls were slow to warm up because they thought the name "turkey stew" was weird and didnt like that the broth wasnt clear, but I didnt offer them anything else to eat. When they finally tasted it, they happily finished their bowls. Adam said he liked it even better than our normal turkey soup, which is pretty high praise, since that soup is fantastic. I really liked the deep color and the sweet potatoes in contrast to the tomato base. This did not have any spicy taste, just lots of flavor.

I CAN NOT LOSE WEIGHT WHY

Snacks, temptations, compulsions, poor eating habits are all reasons why we can not seem to lose weight. Explanations ...

snacking

It can eat through automation, without realizing it, without any real desire or hunger, passing in front of the fridge or cupboard. This snacking behavior, source of calories, it is well known among children, but there are also adults. One way to fight against this trend is to simply provide a lunch or snack when you need it most. It is the fact of thinking that will control himself better. snacking

temptations

There is also a trend that was to resist the pressure of food when we see them, feel them, we taste ... This is what is known hypersensitivity to food stimuli. Here again, a few simple rules allow us to fight against this natural tendency well:

do not let the long flat on the table,

do not keep the chocolate bar or packet of biscuits started next to you,

eat slowly to be quite sensitive to satiety signals and learn to respect his feelings,

do not go shopping hungry because it opens the door to indiscriminate purchases ...

The compulsive tendencies

Finally, the most difficult, the trends are called "compulsive". These trends correspond to the desires, urgent needs to eat with a feeling of loss of control followed by a strong sense of guilt. These trends often respond to a state of anxiety, stress, discomfort, resulting in a vicious circle. They contribute to the negative feeling of being constantly "at fault" for lack of cracked fault for not having enough will, lack of feeling lousy ?? Negative feeling which only increases the self-esteem of trouble already linked to this feeling of discomfort in his body.

Analyze why

Work against these trends is primarily to analyze how well the register of emotions appear cravings or these needs: anger, rage, nervousness, fear, depression ?? This negative feeling will be "fought" by eating. A quiet and well-being occur then, unfortunately fleeting because soon followed by a sense of guilt. By becoming aware of these feelings, these feelings, it is already possible to appease a part of but also to find ways to break this chain of behavior that is repeated multiple times.

"Asking"

This man (or woman) comes home from work upset, stressed from a difficult day, falls on the food upon arrival at home every day trying to resist this trend ... Why not break the rhythm and rituals and evening eg changing into returning or shower to "wash away all the stress of the day ?? "Settle quietly and comfortably for a few minutes of relaxation before resuming the evening. The activities sometimes enough to" ask "and expand his vision to finally realize that many solutions are possible us apart from the food. The situations are not always easy and sometimes it eating disorder requires care and psychological support. But one thing is certain: it is important to focus on his feelings to distinguish hunger pangs of desire to eat. In the same vein, it is worth asking what actually brought the food? A he calmed our anxiety, our anger, our fears, our lack of affection ?? By being a little more attentive to these different feelings or emotions these, it is possible to really advance in more control of how we eat.

Heat Stroke Symptoms in Babies Toddlers Infants Children

Heat Stroke is a serious medical problem, which is life threatening in babies and infants. In medical terms Heat Stroke is known as Hyperthermia. Hyperthermia is exactly opposite of Hypothermia. If you are a keen watcher of Discovery channel then you must be aware of Hypothermia. Hypothermia occurs due to intense cooling of body, while Hyperthermia occurs due to overheating of body.

Heat Stroke can occur if you are exposed to sunlight during summer or some other intense heated environment. It affects infants and babies more often than adult beings because temperature regulatory mechanism of babies is not as much efficient as adults. Heat Stroke starts when body is overheated and temperature regulatory system shut-down due to overheating of body. When body temperature rises over 104 F, several metabolic activities starts to shutdown, and temperature regulatory system is one of them.
Babies cant express their feelings and symptoms when they face Heat Stroke, so parents need to be extremely careful during summer. They should be kept away from direct sun-light during daytime. It can also start after continuous high temperature for few days or a sun burn. Primary indication of Heatstroke includes high temperature of body and no sweating. In this article betterhealthfacts.com will discuss some common symptoms of Heat Stroke.

Heat Stroke Symptoms in Babies / Toddlers / Infants / Children

Early Symptoms of Heat Stroke:

Young child may start showing signs of crankiness or fussiness.
Prickly Heat: A red cluster of pimples around the neck or upper chest.
Heat cramps on arms or legs.
Repetitive Behaviour: Repeatedly standing and sitting.

Serious Symptoms of Heat Stroke:

High Pulse Rate
Intense Thirst
Headache
Deep Yellow/ Orange Urine
Dizziness / Fainting
Pale colour skin
Vomiting
Temperature above 103 F (39.4 C) but no sweating
Restlessness
Confusion
Dizziness
Rapid, shallow breathing
Lethargy
Unconsciousness

Never leave your children inside a parked car, as it get heated up much faster. It is one of the most severe reasons of heatstroke.

Running Facts and Myths that Everybody should know

Running is considered as one of the best exercises. And surely it is one of best natural ways to your body fit and live a longer and healthy life. But there are some facts and myths about running that you should be aware of. Knowing these facts will not only make you a better runner but also make your body healthy. So here are some facts and myths about running.

Running Facts and Myths

Myth: Runners dont need to go to Gym.
Fact: Power training at Gym dont make any bad effect on Running performance. Instead its found that those who visit a Gym on regular basis are less prone to running injuries.

Myth: Its better to stretch before Running
Fact: Stretching doest improve your running performance. Some researches have proved the stretching reduces the running performance a little bit.

Myth: You should eat Carbohydrates before running.
Fact: This myth only works if you are going to run a Marathon. If you are preparing for a marathon then you should add extra carbs in your dinner. This carb will get stored in your muscles and in the end provides you energy when you run longer. But for a normal runner there is no benefit. Instead extra carbohydrate will get stored as fat.

Myth: Running on Treadmill is different from running Outside.
Fact: Its just a belief of our mind that there is difference in treadmill running and outside running. Some researches have proved that both are same. But the health of treadmill also matters. If the stiffness of belt and surface of treadmill is not correct the your running will be affected. But if you are running outside then there is nothing to worry about as everything is natural there.

Myth: Running barefoot will be faster
Fact: It might be true if you are a barefoot runners since beginning. It its not true for all types of surfaces. You might run faster barefoot on grass, but you cant repeat the same performance on a running track. Instead running barefoot is prone to injuries.

Myth: Running is bad for knees
Fact: A number of studies are done on knees of runners and non-runners. The results were perfectly normal. Running doesnt harm your knees instead it helps your complete body to be healthier.

Myth: Dehydration can cause Muscle Cramping during running
Fact: This isnt true. according to a research Muscle cramping is neither caused due to dehydration nor due to electrolyte loss. Instead its caused if you try to run too fast than what your body can handle. If you want to improve your running speed then do it in correct manner. It takes a few weeks to improve you running speed and stamina. So dont drink too much water if your muscles start cramping.

Myth: Only Young and Fit people should run.
Fact: There is no age for running. Even you are not banned by your doctor to run, then you can run. So dont think, just start running. It you cant run continuously then you can use Run-walk-run method. Its the best way for beginners.

If you know some more myths and facts about running then you are welcome to comments section. Your word of advice might help others.

two quick giveaways a new recipe on the way!

How was your Thanksgiving? We had a great day. The food was perfect, the kids behaved, and all of the relatives got along.

win win win.

Were pretty much recovered, and the kids have begun decorating for Christmas. There is a garland of kid-cut snowflakes hanging over my head. Im pretty sure our living room will never look like it was taken from the pages of a Pottery Barn catalog.

but its perfect. I love it.

I do have a new slow cooker recipe to post----I made this chocolate creme concoction with a layer of ganache on top. ITS WONDERFUL.

but the pictures are on the desktop, which is in the room where the baby is napping. And Im not going to disturb that scenario for anything.

anything!

In the meantime, Ive got two giveaways to share with you in honor of Cyber Monday.

1) an Olay 7-in-1 review is up on Totally Together Reviews because Im getting so old I now need an anti-aging moisturizer. And! Olay is giving away a $100 Visa giftcard just for reading all about it.

2) Im done holiday shopping, thanks to Uncommon Goods. I fell in love with this catalog even before they decided to give me free products to host a giveaway. Thats up on Totally Together Reviews, too.

Do you have a turkey carcass in the house? (I type the word carcass way too often. Its kind of morbid.)

you should make turkey and wild rice soup! or turkey stew!

I will write about the crockpot chocolate pots de creme as soon as I can.

maybe after the well-baby check up.

or clarinet lessons.

or the PTA silent auction meeting.

oh, that reminds me. Does anyone have any good ideas for silent auction items? Or how to best organize a silent auction? Or how to best not lose your mind while trying to organize a silent auction?

Happy Cyber Monday!

[If you read my site regularly through a feedreader or through email, youll notice that Ive enabled a shortened feed. Im not happy about this. I HATE shortened feeds. Ive done this because my site content has been taken directly from the feed and posted on other sites without my permission. The quickest and easiest way to keep content from being stolen is to no longer publish a full feed. The good news is that everything is still up on the website, and is only a click away. Im terribly sorry for any inconvenience, and greatly appreciate your support.]

Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken

Happy Monday! Thank you so much for your wonderful comments and emails about the new baby. Were all doing really well, and can definitely feel your warm wishes and love floating through cyberspace.

You all are fantastically amazing. Thank you.

The above picture doesnt look like much----its just a bowl full of shredded chicken. I felt like sharing, though, because sometimes I get questions on how to utilize the slow cooker for meal planning and for stocking the freezer, and thought this might be helpful.

While in the midst of my crazy nesting phase these past few weeks, my father-in-law reported that our local grocery store had a sale on chicken quarters for $0.57 a pound. Thats a fantastic price for around here, and I popped on down to pick up a bunch of packages.

Although I did process quite a bit of chicken (de-skinned, and broke into meal-sized portions for future slow-cooked meals!) for the freezer, I also cooked quite a bit so wed have already-cooked chicken ready to go for lunches, snacks, and dinners.

This is what I did:

The chicken quarters were bone-in thigh and leg pieces, and they did have skin. While the chicken was still fresh, I skinned a bunch and threw it into the largest slow cooker I have, which is 6.5 quarts. I was able to get 8 quarters in the pot. I also filled a 5 quart with 6 additional quarters.

And then I covered with lids and turned them on low for 7 hours. I did not add water, broth, or

any seasoning. You certainly can if youd like, but I was interested in shredded, naked chicken.

When the time elapsed, I took the lid off and let the chicken cool quite a bit before I handled it. There was plenty of juice left in the pot---enough to make a soup base if you were so inclined, or for homemade chicken broth (put the bones back in the pot for the broth!)

I then dug through to separate the bones and the chicken. You can use the chicken in a meal right away that calls for already-cooked chicken, or you can freeze for later use.

coming up soon: sweet mustard roast

more staple ideas:

homemade chicken broth
homemade refried beans
making your own "canned" beans
cooking a whole chicken
rotisserie chicken
homemade cream of mushroom soup
meal planning with the slow cooker

HOW TO LOSE WEIGHT AND REDRAW THE SILHOUETTE

Slimming beauty and redraw the silhouette, the challenge is daunting. What are the available methods and how to approach to be ideal?

What are the best ways to lose weight around?

The slimming diet

Slimming treatment is necessary if one is overweight, but not any diet!

Forget the restrictive diets (so frustrating) or Express which will be accompanied by a yo-yo effect (fast recovery of lost kilos). What is needed is to eat less and especially eating better. The diet should be low calorie but balanced.

Meanwhile, you have to develop new eating habits that will allow you to keep your assets, that is to say not to resume weight goal achieved soon! This is the key to sustainable weight loss.

Sport

It must always be associated with the regime. Not that the sport is to lose weight, but physical activity improves the effectiveness of the diet.

Needless to target performance. What matters most is not the intensity but regularity. And do not forget that in terms of physical activity, is cumulative.

Also, walk as often as possible, forget the car and elevators, and multiply operations.

Your minor special secret tricks:

1 - Do you follow a dietician or nutritionist who will establish a plan for your lifestyle and encourage you through monitoring.

2 - Why not use the services of a personal trainer (present in most gyms) or boost motivation through group meetings (eg those organized by Weight Watchers)?

What are the best ways to reshape your figure?

Sport

He sculpted silhouette and gives great!

If you practice to reshape your body (even round, a muscular figure is sexy), prefer specific strength training exercises in a gym, for example.

The most obvious is the practice of abs to regain a flat stomach. Remember that most exercises target specific groups of muscles. It remains to practice often several times a week.

endurance

Exercise does not have to be intense to achieve carve.

It takes about thirty minutes of endurance for the body begins to use stored fat reserves.

So for a total benefit, prefer endurance exercises because at least thirty minutes a day: jogging, walking, biking, swimming ...

Your secret special figure Boots:

1- Alternate endurance sport with weight training and stretching to develop a harmonious silhouette.

2- Make the Power Plate sessions if you are short on time.

This vibrant platform on which you perform specific movements is intensely working muscles thanks to vibrations.

What are the best methods to hunt inlaid pounds on an area?

Cosmetic surgery

Liposuction can suck the fat deposits localized resistant to dieting.

It is indicated if you have a normal weight but display a saddlebags or belly or even fat pads on the knees or hips.

Non-surgical methods

There are other cosmetic techniques, much less invasive, which allow to thin some areas. These are:

lipolysis (phosphatidylcholine injections members to break fat cells)

laser lipolysis (breakdown of fat cells by heat)

ultrasound,

mesotherapy (injections stimulating microcirculation and factors of lipolysis).

Their use depends on the area to be thinned and extent (stomach, saddlebags, love handles, inner knees, etc.).

Your special aesthetic techniques secret tricks:

- Talk a physician specializing in aesthetic techniques. Run the word of mouth.

A Feast For The Eyes Spicy Carrot Cuc Salad

Sometimes, looking is enough.

And, sometimes, you just have to give in to temptation.

Friday Food Porn

Doesnt this salad just scream, "Spring!"

Mmm, makes me want to rush out to the local farmers market (which opens this weekend, thankyougod!) and snatch up some fresh-picked cucs and carrots.

Speecy spicy sauce? Bring it on! I looooooove me some Thai food.

Feast your eyes on this Veganlicious dish and other sexy recipes prepared by the lovely Selene, just another girl obsessed with yummy, healthy food.

Live a little. Its the weekend.

CrockPot Mole Recipe

Dont let the list of ingredients deter you ~~ this rich, delicious Mole recipe is a breeze to make in the slow cooker and is absolutely phenomenal.

Day 358.

Mole is pronounced Mol-AY. That did not stop the "holy moly" jokes.

You can use any meat youd like: chicken, beef, or pork. I followed this recipe and Jim has even tried tofu.

The Ingredients.
adapted from Jim, who adapted from Sunset Crockery Cookbook

2 pounds meat (I used frozen tri-tip)
1/4 cup raw sesame seeds (I used sunflower seeds)
1/2 cup raw slivered almonds
1 dry California chili pod
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup raisins
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1/4 teaspoon anise seeds
1 cinnamon stick
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes (and juice)
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup tequilla (or white wine, or apple juice)
1-2 ounce unsweetened chocolate (I used 2 and liked it, but some commenters found it too bitter)
1 cup water
salt to taste

The Directions.

Use a 5-6 quart crockpot. In a small pan, brown the raw sesame seeds and almonds on the stove. You could also toast them in the toaster oven (we need one of those). Set aside to cool.

Put the meat your going to use into the crockpot. Cover with everything else. I threw the entire dry chili pod into the pot; I didnt soak it in water first. I also just threw in the 2 squares of baking chocolate (after unwrapping!)--no need to melt it first.

Add the toasted nuts and seeds, and cover up. Cook on low for about 8 hours. Shred meat with forks, and serve over rice and with corn tortillas. Salt to taste.

The meat I had was half-frozen, and it took 6 hours on low, then I cut the meat up and added it back in for another 2 hours on high. It was fully shredded by then.

The Verdict.

This is such a satisfying meal. The kids werent interested in trying the "chocolate meat" and mostly ate corn tortillas and butter. I will make this again. Soon. I need to serve this to company---the flavor is so rich and full-bodied---you get a bit of a crunch from a nut here, and a sweet burst from a raisin there.

Its incredible.

This is one of the dishes that the slow cooker was invented for ~~ the meat really needs to stew slowly and for a very very long time to soak up all of the flavors, and to allow the spices to break down and mingle. There are a lot of ingredients; I know. Turn on some good music, throw the kids outside or in front of a movie, and just go down the list. I promise youll really like the end result!

Pregnancy Symptoms Week 1 after Conception Can you feel it

Pregnancy is usually a good news except a few situations when people want to avoid it. But one thing is common in both of these situations. That is, everybody want to know it as soon as possible. Usually women find it after they miss a period. But missing a period means that you are 1 to 3 weeks pregnant. Here are trying to find a way to find it after withing one week after conception.

There are no visible effects on the body of a women in 1 week pregnancy. According to some gynecologists fertilization takes place during the second week of pregnancy, so its hard to detect it during week 1. however some symptoms can be noticed during week one of pregnancy. These symptoms are:

Fatigue
Loss of interest in things
Mood Swings
Constant need to urinate

There are some other means to detect pregnancy during week 1. In some cases these symptoms appear in second week.

Digestive problems like gas
Constipation
Nausea
Tender breasts
Morning sickness
Other hormonal changes

Usually fertilization can take place only after first 2 weeks of menstrual cycle. But doctors count pregnancy from the first day of last menstrual cycle. 9 months period is calculated from that day.

Pregnancy symptoms differ from women to women. In some cases women think these symptoms to be PMS symptoms.

Can you feel Week 1 Pregnancy ?

No, usually its impossible to feel pregnancy just by feeling something in your stomach. Usually early symptoms may also take more than 1 week to appear properly.

THE FOUR TRUTHS OF THE ATKINS DIET

The Atkins diet allows unlimited fat, such as butter and meat, fish, eggs and dairy products. However, it excludes sugar: sugary products, but also carbohydrates like bread, pasta, rice and starchy. Vegetables and especially fruit are allowed only in very small quantities. The dramatic weight loss, both in importance by their speed, were recorded.

But as attractive as it may seem, the Atkins diet is not recommended, because in total contradiction to all official recommendations for a healthy diet.

1) Water Loss

If the early loss diet weight is spectacular, it corresponds largely to loss of water, not fat. Indeed, restricting carbohydrates (sugars), pushes the body to draw energy (glucose) in glycogen stores. Or glycogen being related to water, its use is associated with water loss.

2) Effect dangerous appetite suppressant

When glycogen stores are depleted, the body finally attacks the fat to produce energy. But again, in the absence of carbohydrate, fat breakdown is accompanied by a production of ketone bodies. In excess, they induce nausea and fatigue. At the same time, they help to inhibit appetite. Thus even if the followers of this diet are allowed to eat as certain foods they consume the final few calories.

3) Health manhandled

High in fat, particularly saturated fat, the Atkins diet may harm the cardiovascular health. Rich in protein, the kidneys are heavily used to treat and eliminate protein waste. Poor grain, vegetables and fruits, vitamins contributions, antioxidants and fiber may be insufficient, while these elements play a protective role against certain diseases (cancer, cardiovascular diseases ??).

4) No long-term effect

Recall that the goal of the scheme is to lose weight permanently and the essential condition for success is the observance. Certainly for six months, the Atkins diet can lose weight faster than a poor traditional diet limited fat and calories. But beyond that, this advantage disappears gradually, and many other regimes then become more efficient over the long term. Then, the adherence Atkins program is tedious and boring, mainly because of the lack of choice in licensed food. And thats why people eat less and often drop out.

Boring, difficult to maintain, no loss of long-term dramatic weight and health hazard, the Atkins diet is not recommended.

ANTI KILOS TIPS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Make a plan for yourself, it is already difficult. When overweight or excess supply also affect children, things are even more complicated. Here are some tips from the book a nutritionist dietician.

Advice to slim family

In the fight against overweight, regardless of age there is no miracle: eat less fat and less sugar, increasing fiber intake by eating more fruits and vegetables and make the physical exercise. But knowing this is not always enough to apply it to everyday life. Especially within a family, where daily life already takes time and energy. Here are some simple and practical tips for children and adults can gather around balanced meals.

With vegetables, it is often necessary to be creative ... Make purees, flans, gratins where will you hide a bean, in short, use your imagination!

Feel free to choose the menu for your children ... between two healthy alternatives.

Forcing children to eat something is often tempting, but usually against-productive. If your child refuses a food, do not force them to clean their plate ... But do not give him anything else until the next meal.

Focus on eating slowly, savoring every bite. Satiety come faster, and your children will be more familiar with the taste of different foods.

From puberty, some boys become true gluttons. Often this appetite is not a problem (except for storage in the kitchen ...) and metabolism of young adolescents makes their body mass index is within the limits. You can increase the dosage until your teen is hungry, if its weight is stable; but do not compromise on good eating habits.

At the same time, girls often have the opposite problem, and feel the need to diet to be thinner. This kind of situation requires tact: rebalancing is it necessary food, or the weight of the girl he is in normal reality? Seek the advice of a doctor can be helpful. But in all cases, it is important to focus on solutions to enhance its appearance that do not pass through diet: hairstyle, clothes ...

Finally, it is important to keep food in its true place in family life: a shared pleasure, a necessity, not an obsession.

Body mass index is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by height squared. For adults, BMI should be between 18 and 25.

A Feast For The Eyes Garden Burger

Sometimes, looking is enough.

And, sometimes, you just have to give in to temptation.

Friday Food Porn

Its Memorial Day weekend here in the States and that means folks across the country will be firing up their grills for a holiday cookout. Dont think for a minute, my raw vegan friends, that you have to miss out on all the festivities. In fact, why not make those carnivores GREEN with envy!

Model, actress, musician and certified chef, Judita, has just the dish. Save that pulp from all those veggies you juice – she prefers carrot, celery and red bell peppers. Season it with salt, finely chopped onions and place in your dehydrator at 105 degrees for about 4-5 hours. Smother with chipotle mayo and top it with avocado, tomato and homegrown sprouts.

Why wait for a national holiday to feed your inner voyeur? You can feast on this raw vegan garden burger and other sexy recipes by visiting Raw Judita, 365 days of the year.

Live a little. Its the weekend.

Pages

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Monday, April 27, 2015

Lupus Symptoms

Lupus Treatment

Lupus Drugs

Lupus Diet and Lifestyle

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms

Left Sided CHF Symptoms

Right Sided CHF Symptoms

Friday, April 24, 2015

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

What is Hair Fall

Why does hair fall out

Best way to get rid of Hair Fall

Monday, April 20, 2015

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Friday, April 17, 2015

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Heat Stroke Symptoms in Babies / Toddlers / Infants / Children

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Running Facts and Myths

Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Monday, April 13, 2015

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Saturday, April 11, 2015

Friday, April 10, 2015

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Can you feel Week 1 Pregnancy ?

Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Monday, April 6, 2015

Sunday, April 5, 2015