Effective Natural Remedies

June 28, 2010
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Most of the widely used drugs today have a herbal origin.  Herbs and medicinal plants can help us relieve the pain or provide a cure for ailments.  Here is a list of age-old remedies that are proven to be effective.

* A tea made of lemon balm may help you sleep soundly and helps you keep calm and focused.  It is proven to cut agitation in patients with dementia and appears to calm an overactive thyroid in Grave’s disease.
* The thiosulfinates in onions can reduce diabetes symptoms and can help protect against cardiovascular diseases.  Quercetin found in onions prevents inflammations associated with allergies and also protects against stomach ulcers and colon,…

How To Save Your Teeth

June 28, 2010
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Brushing your teeth is not enough to keep your whole mouth healthy.  Here are a few tips on how you can take care of your teeth that will last for a lifetime.

* Do a self exam.  Check your mouth every couple of months.  Check for red and white patches, flaking on the tongue, pigmented lesions and sores with uneven borders.
* Calm cankers are benign but painful sores that tend to pop up when you’re stressed.  To ease the pain, dab a topical pain reliever like Anbesol or Orajel directly on the spot.
* Brush your teeth and the back of your tongue to remove odor-causing bacteria.  You can skip mouthwash because…

Healthy Breakfast Taco

June 28, 2010
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This breakfast taco is healthy because it uses reduced-fat cheddar instead of plain cheese.  It also uses egg substitute for a healthier breakfast option.  Make this if you’re in a hurry because it only takes 15 minutes to prepare this yummy breakfast treat.

Ingredients:

2 corn tortillas, 1 tablespoon salsa, 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup liquid egg substitute like Egg Beaters, cooking spray

Preparation:

1.  Top tortillas with salsa and cheese and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute until the cheese melts.

2.  Coat a non-stick pan with cooking spray.  Heat the pan over medium-heat and add the egg substitute and cook with occasional stirring, for…

How To Avoid Overeating

June 21, 2010
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Eating really fast could cause you to overeat and gain weight.  According to a study done by the University of Rhode Island, you can save 70 calories by eating slowly over about half an hour versus in under 10 minutes.  It takes about 20 minutes for your body to register fullness and if you eat slower at every meal, you could shed 2 pounds in a month.  Here are some other tips on how you can avoid eating too much.

* Use a smaller plate.  Put your food on smaller dishes and put your drink in smaller glasses to make you feel like you’re getting much food
* Start your meal with…

The Benefits Of Cabbage

June 21, 2010
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Cabbage is a versatile and delicious vegetable.  Cabbage can be used for salads, sandwiches or other dishes.  You can also cook them in different ways.  Boiling will strip cabbage of its phytonutrients so it is better to sauté, steam or roast cabbage to get the most of its nutrients.

Aside from phytonutrients, it is also rich in Vitamin C and fiber.  Cabbages are also packed with isothiocyanates that helps amp the body‘s natural detoxification systems.  Some studies suggest that cabbage may help fight breast, lung, colon and other types of cancer.

When you shop, choose the right cabbages for the recipe.  Hard white or green and red cabbages are great for making…

Baked Fish and Chips

June 21, 2010
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Fish and chips are usually served or wrapped in paper to soak up all the grease after frying it.  This fish and chips recipe will cut the calories from frying by baking the fish and the sliced potatoes.  You can serve this with coleslaw and lemon or lime wedges.

Ingredients:

Canola or olive oil cooking spray, 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes (cleaned and cut into wedges), 4 teaspoons canola oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, 2 cups cornflakes, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 large egg whites, 1 pound Pacific cod or haddock (cut into 4 portions)

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.  Lightly coat a baking sheet…

Natural Remedies From The Kitchen

June 8, 2010
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You could soothe minor ailments with products you find in your pantry.  Although it is still advisable to see the doctor for minor ailments, you could use these natural remedies from the kitchen.

* Olive oil-use it for eczema. Olive oil is packed with inflammation-reducing antioxidants.  It is also the basis for many moisturizers and free of chemical irritants.
* Salt-use it for athlete’s foot. A saline solution provides a hostile government for fungus, decreases excess perspiration and softens skin so antifungal meds can penetrate deeper.
* Tonic water-use it for restless legs. The quinine that tonic water contains helps stop muscle contractions.
* Baking Soda-use it for urinary tract infection. It makes the bladder more alkaline to…

Steamed Asparagus And Radish Salad

June 8, 2010
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This salad is quick and easy to make and is a great summer dish.  Dress it with sesame-soy vinaigrette and pair it with grilled shrimp and rice noodles for a healthy and yummy meal.

Ingredients:

1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and thinly sliced leaving the tips whole) 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 2-3 dashes Asian red chili sauce, 1 bunch radishes (trimmed and cut into wedges), 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion

Procedure:

1.  Boil an inch of water in a large saucepan fitted with a steamer basket.  Also place a medium-sized bowl filled with ice water by…

Chicken And Snow Pea Salad

June 8, 2010
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This Chicken salad has a nice crunchy texture and sweet taste because of the snow peas.  Combine the 2 ingredients together by coating them with a creamy Asian dressing.

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed, 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil(divided), 2 tablespoons tahini or cashew butter, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 pound snow peas (trimmed and thinly slivered lengthwise), 2 tablespoons chopped cashews

Procedure:

1. Boil chicken with the broth in a medium skillet.  Cover and reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 to 12 minutes until chicken is cooked through.  Transfer…

Steamed Lima Beans And Snap Peas With Lemon-Mint Vinaigrette

June 8, 2010
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This refreshing salad takes only 15 minutes to prepare and is definitely low in calories because it only contains 137 calories.  Lemon and mint gives this salad a refreshing taste and the limas provide a creamy texture.  You can also try this salad using asparagus and green beans.

Ingredients:

1 small shallot (minced), 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, 1 pound sugar snap peas (trimmed), 10 ounces frozen baby lima beans, thawed

Procedure:

1.  In a large bowl, combine shallots, oil, lemon juice, mint, mustard green, sugar, salt and pepper.

2.  Bring…