So many of us look for every possible gimmick, diet or risky exercise routine in our bid to burn fat fast from our bodies. Wouldn't it be great if there were wonder foods - a miracle food that burn fat without ever lifting a finger?
Research has demonstrated that the best way to take off unwanted pounds and remove fat from your body is to take a balanced approach involving a healthier diet, an active lifestyle, a good mental attitude and avoiding some of the nastier fats.
As part of this balanced lifestyle routine, you will find that food that burn fat will help tremendously in your effort to reduce the waistline, or whatever other part of your body that has grown somewhat out of proportion.
In fact, in the wonderful "Burn the Fat" book over at http://www.highertrustmarketing.com/part/fburn/ we were amazed to find 12 foods that you MUST avoid and 12 that you MUST include as part of your weight loss and muscle building goals. Here are 3 strong fat burning foods to get you started.
FAT BURNING FOOD
A great deal of research supports the notion that Soybean's are a great food that burn fat. Soybeans are offer a high source of low-fat protein that can help you build muscle, increase your metabolism and burn more fat. Another benefit of soybeans is that they are low on the glycemic index, which simply means they have minimal impact on blood sugar levels and you can therefore avoid the cravings and rollercoaster ride associated with foods that cause large fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.
Apples are another great food that burn fat, having many advantages to offer. Apples contain pectin which is a soluble fiber which has been shown to aid in a healthy digestive system and lower the bloating that is so often associated with today's society. Apples contain the highest percentage of pectin - so an apple a day will not only keep the doctor away, but those extra pounds as well.
Garlic has also been found to be a great food that burn fat, it does so in a few different ways. First, garlic has been shown to help regulate cholesterol, acting on the fat to prevent cholesterol being raised. Second, there is research that supports garlic's ability to break down fat deposits in your cells leading to less fat and reduced fat-formed blood clots which can lead to heart disease and stroke.
As you think about getting more exercise, fasting for days or reaching for the next miracle diet pill, consider adding foods that burn fat to your diet. Not only will they taste great, but there is strong research behind the overall health benefits of these foods.
by Jeff Smith
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Delicious, Healthy Goji Berry Recipes
The benefits of Goji berries are very well known to many and more and more people are becoming aware of the health benefits of Goji berries. It is available to one and all in fresh, dried or in juice form. Let us try to have a look at some of the Goji berry recipes which could let you enjoy this delicious as well as highly beneficial fruit.
Most of the Goji berry recipes dont need any cooking and are very simple. So, you can have Goji trail mix which involves mixing Goji berries with other dry fruits and grains. It is a wonderful snack. The same goes with salads also. As you use dried cranberries or raisins in your salads you can use Goji berries. Who says, you can't add Goji berries in your favorite scoop of ice cream.
Well, there certainly are Goji berry recipes which are relatively more complex. So, recipes like blueberry, Goji berry compote and peach pie etc do need some effort on your part but is relatively simpler. You need to treat Goji berries as you use raisins and other dry fruits. You can add Goji berries to your chicken or duck marinade or better still add some Goji juice. And if you have been using raisins in your rice dishes; try switching over to Goji berries.
What's more you can freeze Goji fruit or juice to prepare delicious Goji sorbet. Kids would love Goji-cicles. Well, it is so simple. Just pour the Goji juice in an ice cube tray and stick in toothpicks. Well, your popsicles are prepared. What about chewy Goji bars? Well, just add Goji berries to the mixture of your fruit and nut bars. The best thing about Goji berries is that it is a very versatile product. You can use it in any way you want and you can prepare your own Goji berry recipes that suits your tastes.
GOJI DRINKS
It is very simple to prepare. Start with adding about one handful of Goji berries to a big glass of water (hot or cold juice) or even herb tea. Now leave the mixture to hydrate for a while until they look plump and juicy. If you like the taste, prepare jugs full of this wonderful drink and go on drinking all through the day. It is one of the healthiest drinks that you would ever drink and chew with Vitamin C about five hundred times more than oranges.
GOJI FRUIT SMOOTHIE
If you want phytonutrient energy running your body, go for this recipe. Just mix equal quantities of Goji berries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, blackberries and cherries. Let the mixture churn in the blenders for a few seconds. You can add a cup of water, or orange juice or rice milk to smooth blending. Serve it with the toppings of cocoa powder and chopped pine nuts.
GOJI TRAIL MIX
This very popular recipe is one which could be played up on every time you prepare it. Thus, you can go for Goji berries with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, pecans, pieces of walnuts, pine nuts, slices of apples, dried blueberries, peaches, cherries, pineapple and coconut shreds. You can make any innovations as you decide.
GOJI BERRIES AND CREAM OF BUCKWHEAT
Buckwheat has always been considered the best by people who are allergic to wheat and gluten. It is also seen that if you are feeling physically and emotionally challenged, getting rid of wheat and gluten foods from your diet can have good overall impact on your life. The main constituents of buckwheat include proteins in rich quantities and vitamin B. It is also very rich in potassium, phosphorus, calcium and iron. Despite it's seemingly resemblance to other grains, it is actually a fruit biologically and that is why it could be consumed by people who are allergic to wheat. Now, about the Goji berry recipe!
Let us first talk about serving two people. Boil about 2 1/2 cups of water and then stir about 1/2 cup of cream of buckwheat slowly. Boil the mixture. Now, add a Goji berries as per your wish. Adding salt is also optional. Now, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about ten minutes with continued stirring.
GOJI JUICE BREAD RECIPE
The ingredients that you would need are:
2 1/2 cups of flour 1 cup of sugar 1 table spoon of baking powder 1 table spoon of salt 1 egg 1/2 cup of shortening 3/4 cups of milk 3 tablespoons of finely grated orange peel 1 cup of chopped pecans 1/2 cups of Goji juice
It is pretty simple to prepare. Take all purpose flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix it in a mixing bowl till the mixture becomes uniform. Now, use blender or a fork to add the shortening to the mixture. Enjoy!
by Charles Kassotis
Most of the Goji berry recipes dont need any cooking and are very simple. So, you can have Goji trail mix which involves mixing Goji berries with other dry fruits and grains. It is a wonderful snack. The same goes with salads also. As you use dried cranberries or raisins in your salads you can use Goji berries. Who says, you can't add Goji berries in your favorite scoop of ice cream.
Well, there certainly are Goji berry recipes which are relatively more complex. So, recipes like blueberry, Goji berry compote and peach pie etc do need some effort on your part but is relatively simpler. You need to treat Goji berries as you use raisins and other dry fruits. You can add Goji berries to your chicken or duck marinade or better still add some Goji juice. And if you have been using raisins in your rice dishes; try switching over to Goji berries.
What's more you can freeze Goji fruit or juice to prepare delicious Goji sorbet. Kids would love Goji-cicles. Well, it is so simple. Just pour the Goji juice in an ice cube tray and stick in toothpicks. Well, your popsicles are prepared. What about chewy Goji bars? Well, just add Goji berries to the mixture of your fruit and nut bars. The best thing about Goji berries is that it is a very versatile product. You can use it in any way you want and you can prepare your own Goji berry recipes that suits your tastes.
GOJI DRINKS
It is very simple to prepare. Start with adding about one handful of Goji berries to a big glass of water (hot or cold juice) or even herb tea. Now leave the mixture to hydrate for a while until they look plump and juicy. If you like the taste, prepare jugs full of this wonderful drink and go on drinking all through the day. It is one of the healthiest drinks that you would ever drink and chew with Vitamin C about five hundred times more than oranges.
GOJI FRUIT SMOOTHIE
If you want phytonutrient energy running your body, go for this recipe. Just mix equal quantities of Goji berries, blueberries, raspberries, apples, blackberries and cherries. Let the mixture churn in the blenders for a few seconds. You can add a cup of water, or orange juice or rice milk to smooth blending. Serve it with the toppings of cocoa powder and chopped pine nuts.
GOJI TRAIL MIX
This very popular recipe is one which could be played up on every time you prepare it. Thus, you can go for Goji berries with sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, pecans, pieces of walnuts, pine nuts, slices of apples, dried blueberries, peaches, cherries, pineapple and coconut shreds. You can make any innovations as you decide.
GOJI BERRIES AND CREAM OF BUCKWHEAT
Buckwheat has always been considered the best by people who are allergic to wheat and gluten. It is also seen that if you are feeling physically and emotionally challenged, getting rid of wheat and gluten foods from your diet can have good overall impact on your life. The main constituents of buckwheat include proteins in rich quantities and vitamin B. It is also very rich in potassium, phosphorus, calcium and iron. Despite it's seemingly resemblance to other grains, it is actually a fruit biologically and that is why it could be consumed by people who are allergic to wheat. Now, about the Goji berry recipe!
Let us first talk about serving two people. Boil about 2 1/2 cups of water and then stir about 1/2 cup of cream of buckwheat slowly. Boil the mixture. Now, add a Goji berries as per your wish. Adding salt is also optional. Now, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about ten minutes with continued stirring.
GOJI JUICE BREAD RECIPE
The ingredients that you would need are:
2 1/2 cups of flour 1 cup of sugar 1 table spoon of baking powder 1 table spoon of salt 1 egg 1/2 cup of shortening 3/4 cups of milk 3 tablespoons of finely grated orange peel 1 cup of chopped pecans 1/2 cups of Goji juice
It is pretty simple to prepare. Take all purpose flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix it in a mixing bowl till the mixture becomes uniform. Now, use blender or a fork to add the shortening to the mixture. Enjoy!
by Charles Kassotis
Saturday, February 3, 2007
Bacon cooking tips
Do you love bacon but hate the inevitable splatter when you cook it? Here are a few tips:
_Try roasting your bacon in the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil and place bacon crosswise on a metal rack on the sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes for thick slices, turning once about halfway through. Thin slices will take less time. Watch slices as they cook to avoid burning. This is a good technique when cooking for a crowd.
_Cook it in the microwave on several layers of paper towels, covered with another paper towel. Barbara Kafka, the microwave expert, recommends 3 minutes on high for two slices of crisp bacon, 3 1/2 minutes for four. Moist, chewy bacon takes about 1 minute less.
_If pan-frying, use a heavy skillet and start cooking slices in a cold pan. Turn heat to medium or slightly lower and cook slowly to avoid splattering and burning. Turn every few minutes and move around in pan until bacon is golden brown.
_Chef Quentin Topping recommends blanching bacon for a few minutes in a pot of boiling water if it's to be used for seasoning vegetables or fish and a milder flavor is desired. Rinse, pat dry, then cook in oven or skillet to desired crispness.
By Aleta Watson
San Jose Mercury News
(MCT)
_Try roasting your bacon in the oven. Line a baking sheet with foil and place bacon crosswise on a metal rack on the sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes for thick slices, turning once about halfway through. Thin slices will take less time. Watch slices as they cook to avoid burning. This is a good technique when cooking for a crowd.
_Cook it in the microwave on several layers of paper towels, covered with another paper towel. Barbara Kafka, the microwave expert, recommends 3 minutes on high for two slices of crisp bacon, 3 1/2 minutes for four. Moist, chewy bacon takes about 1 minute less.
_If pan-frying, use a heavy skillet and start cooking slices in a cold pan. Turn heat to medium or slightly lower and cook slowly to avoid splattering and burning. Turn every few minutes and move around in pan until bacon is golden brown.
_Chef Quentin Topping recommends blanching bacon for a few minutes in a pot of boiling water if it's to be used for seasoning vegetables or fish and a milder flavor is desired. Rinse, pat dry, then cook in oven or skillet to desired crispness.
By Aleta Watson
San Jose Mercury News
(MCT)
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