nature is best

feeling tired and stressed out? need recharging? want to relax? or just needing to have a break from all of the metro mumbo jumbo? go to a place where nature is at its best.  a scenic drive to the country side perhaps. a simple walk in the beach. a  lungful of fresh air on a mountain park. and what a better way to complete your break? nature fresh foods!  a newly caught fish in the sea. the freshly picked fruits and salad veggies. now that the perfect way to compliment your short but healthy break.  so stay strong and healthy. love nature.

Beef Stroganoff

I really like Beef Stroganoff. I came up with this recipe that is really easy and tastes great. First you want to boil some noodles. Feel free to use any kind of noodle you want from elbow to egg. Whatever is fine, just make sure that they do not get mushy. Once you have drained the noodles very well, add a can of cream of mushroom soup. You could add cream of chicken instead if you please but I think it tastes better with mushroom. I then add between half a cup to a cup of sour cream (usually light) and a can of drained mushrooms. Then add a pound of ground beef that has been cooked and drained. Mix that together and then add a can of corn that has been drained as well. Cook until it is heated through and then serve with some crusty French Bread and a lettuce salad.

Round Steak

I like to buy round steak because it is usually one of the cheaper steaks. But I find it to be so tough some times that even if I get it tenderized it is still tough. So the other night when I was at my sisters house, there was a great aroma coming from the kitchen. She said she had some round steak in the crock pot. She took the round steak and added some cream of mushroom soup to it.I decided to try this the next night. I took a whole round steak and cut it into about 6 pieces. I placed in it the crock pot and added two cans of cream of mushroom soup. I let it cook on low for almost 12 hours while I was at work. When I got home I made some mashed potatoes and opened a can of corn. The mushroom soup mixed with the juices of the steak and made a really good gravy. THe meal was perfect. What a great way to make steak.

Spaghetti Spaghetti!!

My favorite meal growing up was spaghetti. To this day I love it. I just buy a can or jar of spaghetti sauce and then add my own special touches to it to make it taste better. I love adding mushrooms. I have used either canned mushrooms or once in a while I will buy the fresh ones. I also add about a tablespoon of butter to the sauce to make it a little richer. I do not care for tart things, so I add a small amount of white or brown sugar to take the tartness out as well. I may add some green peppers and onions to it as well.
In the summer I like to dice up some zucchini and add that to the sauce. This adds some really great flavor. I have tried adding black olives as well. This is a great way to sneak some extra veggies into your diet as well.

self control

i used to smoke  10 sticks a day. its tough to beat, but you will learn that there is no other way for us smokers but to quit. you have to make a choice. it is very clear to me that i dont want to die because of lung cancer or anything that can be associated with smoking. i dont want my family to suffer just because i cant quit smoking.   

there are over the counter (otc) products in the market that can help you reduce the intake. there is one with a generic name nicotine. its a very simple way of providing a controlled dosage of nicotine until our bodies will make the adjustment. eventually you will loose the urge to smoke. its quite expensive though. but its worth a shot if you really want it. the question is, do you really want to quit?  yes? then act now. apply the same principle of the otc drugs. reduce your intake. regulate your smoking needs. i know its easier said than done, but i did it. i made myself stop the addiction. you can too. keep yourself busy. avoid being idle. divert the craving to smoke. take a gum instead. and you will be glad you stop smoking.

Importance of Weight Training for Fat Loss

This article will help all those who just hate to do cardio training and everything that is associated with it. Did you know that with weight training alone you can reduce your body fat and thus drop those additional pounds that you always wanted to get rid off? You don’t have to do endless hours of sweating on a treadmill or stationary bike in order to burn body fat. Go to the gym and engage in weight training, make an effort to lift mostly free weights instead of exercises done on machine or a cable. How this works? Cardio burns fat in the actual moment when you are doing it. Weights burn almost the same amount of fat like cardio but just after the training. Then the body uses stored calories to recuperate muscles from the workout. One additional thing, since the body spends those stored calories, try to lower your food intake by little to prevent the body to use calories from the food intake. As you see, weight training can be easier than doing annoying cardio training. So, don’t be lazy and sit at home when you have all these alternatives for burning that extra luggage that you’re carrying around with you.

Fish and its health benefits

I love to order fish when we go out to eat. It is always so tasty and I know that it is good for me and my body. Did you know that fish is a great source of omega three fatty acids which are essential for keeping yoru blood from not clotting.
Fish also can relieve inflammation of arthritis and can help reduce depression.
eating fish can reduce your chance for obesity as well. Fish is great for people who want to maitain a lowfat diet. I recommend broiling your fish so it is healthier for you. Season it well with various spices and have at it.
Fish can also lower your levels of fat, like cholesteral in the bloodstream. With so many great benefits of fish, you should try to incorporate fish into your diet several times a week. Add it to casseroles, make it into sandwiches, or serve it just plain. Never has fish tasted so good.

Flax Seeds

Flax seeds have many great health benefits. Did you know that you may be able to reduce your risk of cancer if you eat them regularly? Flax seeds may also help keep your triglycerides at a good level. So they are worth eating.
They can help lower cholesterol as well and your blood pressure. Flax seeds can even reduce blood clots. They have been known to help with ADD as well and are great at calming a person to reduce their stress.
If you have dry skin, you may consider adding them to your diet as they will help relieve dry skin. They also can help your body out by increasing your energy, which is something many people need help with these days.
Eating some flax seed will help your metabolic rate as well so if you want or need to lose weight add them to your diet. They are a natural laxative as well. So add some flax seed to your salads and start getting healthy.

Lemons

Lemons have many benefits of eating them. They are full in vitamin C and citric acid. Lemons areperfect for relieving sore throats and can help you increase your water intake by flavoring your water. Lemons can also help you get over colds and coughs. hel[p
Lemons help us cleanse our bodies of the harmful toxins they may have in them. They gently yet effectively cleanse out the stomach.
Lemons have also been known to repel mosquitoes and flies. Using this method is much healthier than using a spray that is harmful to both the environment and us.
Lemons are good for using them as an antiseptic. If you have a tiny cut, you can apply some lemon juice on it to help it heal.
Lemons can usually be bought for cheap. Many times you can get lemons on sale for around 2 for $1. Keep several on hand to use for flavoring your water and teas, and some to have to use for cuts and a few for repeling little critters.

Coconut

I love how coconut taste. Did you know that it has many health benefits as well? Which is good because I could eat and eat it. Coconut is good for treating ulcers, sore throats, colds, constitpation, and upset stomaches. It is also low in calories when you eat it in the raw form. It increases your metabolic rate as well so you burn more calories after you eat it.
Coconut can be used to treat ulcers, gum disease, urinary tract infections and some other diseases by killing the bacteria. It can also relieve pain and irritation that is caused by hemmoroids. Coconut has been known to kill the bacteria that causes cavities too.
Eating coconut promotes healthy looking skin and hair.
Enjoy coconut in many ways. Eat it raw, or buy a sweetened bag and make some desserts out of it. Add it to cookies or use it as a garnish for your cakes after you frost them.

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