Friday, December 28, 2012

Breakfast At Your Desk: Add Polenta to Your Pancakes for Extra Fiber and Protein

Hi my dears! How's the morning treating you? You guys know how I love to make big batches of pancakes to freeze for instant (well, almost instant) breakfasts, right? Well, next time I'm making pancakes, I'm adding this ...


Food & Wine shared a recipe for polenta-cinnamon pancakes that look pretty tasty! "Using polenta (cornmeal) in addition to white flour in these pancakes makes them especially satisfying, as the ground whole grain delivers lots of fiber and a good amount of protein," they write.



What a good idea!


Of course, you can follow the recipe, but I would just try swapping out a bit of flour and replacing with cornmeal.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Allergy Remedies - What You Should Know

immune system

There are a lot of allergy remedies that you can avail of, any time and any place. As a matter of fact, there can be numerous of these remedies that you can use whenever attacked by treacherous allergies.


However, we must first consider what kind of allergy, or we must initially know the cause of the allergy in order for us to know the right and appropriate kind of remedy to use. This greater helps prevent certain troubles that might affect the interior parts of your body.


One of the primordial causes of allergies can be that of a damaged immune system, which it turns out to boost the peril of allergic reactions. The damaged can be done to the immune system when a person becomes stressed out and anxious due to the presence of a lot of toxins in the body.

Monday, December 24, 2012

Gout - The Joint Disorder Best Cured by Early Diagnosis and Prevention

uric acid

Gout Syndrome


Metabolism


In the process of food digestion the food gets broken up into various energy elements such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins and vitamins. During this process the body burns excess fat and produces new body tissues.


Formation of Uric Acid


Food items that contain Purines and medication like aspirin, vitamin niacin and diuretic drugs are responsible for the formation of uric acid in the blood.


Gout


The body excretes the uric acid through urine; this is a natural and everyday activity. Although at times when we do excess consumption of food items that contain Purines, the uric acid is retained in the body. When the uric acid is retained in the body joints such as toes, you suffer from the Gout syndrome.

Friday, December 21, 2012

7 Easy Fat Loss Tips

weight loss

If you are having trouble losing weight here are 7 easy fat loss tips to help you get started.


When it comes to losing weight there are literally thousands of different opinions on how to best meet those weight loss goals. There are any number of diets, exercise routines and fat burning pills all claiming to be the last word in easy fat loss, but most people who attempt to lose their excess baggage usually find themselves gaining any weight they lose right back.


The problem lies in trying to use quick fix fat loss solutions which more often then not garner only temporary results. If this has been your experience then it might be time to look at a more healthy weight loss solution built around proven methods. By setting realistic goals you have a much greater chance of long term success and the best place to start is with these 8 easy fat loss tips.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Health Benefits of Drinking Pure Goji Juice

Goji juice

Goji juice is the latest in a seemingly endless string of juices being touted as cure-alls for a wide range of ailments. Some animal studies suggest possible health benefits from goji juice, such as reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol. This tropical fruit juice as stated earlier is a derivative of the goji berry that comes from the Lycium species of plants particularly the barbarum variety commonly referred to as the English wolfberry, matrimony vine, or Chinese Boxthorn plant. In ancient Chinese history it was noted that not only the berry was used for treatments and cures but also the leaves of the plant as well. This juice is currently exploding in popularity in the west. Unfortunately whenever a genuine health promoting discovery such as goji is made there are many that quickly jump on the bandwagon with knock-off and spin-off products of lesser quality.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

5 Effects of Alcohol Drinking on Muscle Growth

your body

Are you aware what kind of effects alcohol has on muscle growth? If you aren't, well, now you will be. So many people underestimate the potential damage which alcohol can cause.


In fact, most drinkers don't even know that alcohol is a drug.


Yep! It is a drug.


If you are committed to achieving a remarkable physique, then read on and educate yourself on how alcohol can affect your quest to build muscles.


1. Effect on your muscle protein.


Protein synthesis is a natural process wherein amino acids combine in order to form complete proteins. Our muscles are made up of protein. And excessive consumption of alcohol slows down this process by up to 20%.

Sunday, December 9, 2012

7 Golden Tips to Improve Your Communication Skills

effective communication

It is significant to master the art of effective communication as it is one strong platform that spins the world. A groomed personality and a sophisticated approach in life improve the communication skills.


Communication skills are very important as it forms a base of any relationship. Without an effective communication no two people can bind together in any kind of relationship including business partnership, friend circle, and social network. It helps others to know and understand what you feel and think, helping you to leave your influence on other people.


Here are 7 golden tips to improve your communication skills:

Thursday, December 6, 2012

5 Effortless Techniques to Conserve on Fat Loss Diet Programs

eating plan

Practically everybody has an suitable weight which they would desire to accomplish. Unfortunately, you can find far more individuals whose excellent weights are far much less than what they're presently at. This leads to being dissatisfied with their bodies, which might ultimately impact their self esteem. For many overweight persons, their self picture is dependent largely on how other men and women see them. Even though this self picture is not usually precise, it may possibly develop such an impact on their lives and might even result to depression.


Occasionally, it isn't enough to just have the need to lose bodyweight. Let's face it. Most from the fat loss eating plan programs and health club memberships which are advertised are not that affordable. We see a whole lot of ads each and every exactly where which depict individuals who supposedly lost 20 or more weight by getting a particular item or by enrolling in a gym software. Most of those alternatives are high priced and may possibly appear unrealistic for many people.

Sunday, December 2, 2012

Breakfast at Your Desk: Baked Breakfast Taquitos

breakfast taquitos

Here's a yummy idea for a breakfast on the go, especially if you're getting a little bored of the same-old-same-old breakfast burritos: breakfast taquitos! (Don't worry, they're baked.)


I found a recipe over at Our Best Bites for these yummy looking breakfast taquitos. They're loaded with veggies and flavor, plus, it's fantastic to see that they're baked--so you can still get that crunch taquito exterior without the oil. I'm going to try these this weekend! (Might be a good thing to make a batch of and then freeze for busy weekday breakfasts.) For the recipe, click here.


breakfast taquitos

Enjoy!


P.S. The spice to sprinkle on oatmeal (it may help reduce pain!), and the strange fruit I'm dying to try ...