Every year I try to plan a balanced meal, but somehow I always wind up adding dishes that are saturated in fat, high in calories, and are stocked full of sugars. This year I decided to break the routine and I found an interesting article at http://www.livestrong.com/article/27532-top-holiday-foods/ and thought I would share it with my readers.
Turkey
Turkey is the meat of choice for almost all Thanksgiving and many Christmas dinners. It is rich in lean protein but offers less than half of the saturated fat of beef. Turkey is an excellent source of the trace mineral selenium. Selenium works as an antioxidant, helping to strengthen the immune system and may help prevent prostate cancer according to the National Cancer Institute's Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) as well as numerous research studies published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Turkey is an excellent source of niacin and vitamin B6, both essential vitamins for energy metabolism. Vitamin B6 is necessary for the synthesis of important brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters, which regulate mood and behaviors.
Cranberries
Whole cranberries are extremely nutritious. There is strong scientific evidence suggesting that cranberries and cranberry juice helps to prevent and tract urinary tract infections according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Cranberries are rich in a phytochemical (disease-fighting chemical found in plants responsible for the colorful hue of fruits and vegetables) group called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins promote healthy circulation, nerve function, and offer protection against the development of cancer. In addition, cranberries may lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol.
Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are a nutritious root vegetable qualified as an excellent source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), a very good source of vitamin C and manganese, and a good source of dietary fiber, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and iron. Vitamins A and C act as antioxidants, preventing free radicals (charged oxygen particles) from damaging healthy cells which is associated with the development of heart disease and cancer. These nutrients may offer anti-inflammatory benefits, which is beneficial for conditions such as asthma according to dozens of clinical studies, including one authored by AR Ness et al., and published in 1996 in the European "Journal of Clinical Nutrition" entitled "Vitamin C status and respiratory function" as well as a research study authored by I Neuman, et al., and published in 1999 by the "Annals of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology" entitled "Prevention of exercise-induced asthma by a natural isomer mixture of beta-carotene."
Yams
Yams are another nutritious root vegetable popular on holiday dinner tables. They are an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium, manganese, and dietary fiber, and a very good food source of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is necessary to break down a toxic substance in the body known as homocysteine. According to the American Heart Association, as well as other authorities, when levels of homocysteine in the bloodstream are too high, direct damage to blood vessel walls may occur, resulting in stroke or heart attack. Yams are also potassium-rich. Potassium plays an important role in decreasing blood pressure (along with calcium and magnesium).
Green Beans
Green beans, or string beans, are loaded with nutrients but very low in calories, which makes them an excellent choice for weight control. They are considered an excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin K (important for bone health and proper blood clotting) and manganese. They are a good source of vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), dietary fiber, potassium, and folate. Like sweet potatoes, green beans are rich in the antioxidant vitamins A and C, which may protect against the development of cancer, heart disease, as well as helps to boost the immune system according to the National Cancer Institute.
Enjoy!
The Editor
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Save Money and Reduce Stress on Black Friday
This year has been stressful enough without the added stress and out lay of money on Black Friday. Consider alternative solutions to beating the shortage of money and avoiding stress by turning to the internet for all of your holiday bargains and shopping. The internet is proving to be the way of researching and finding the answers to the questions you have, so why not turn to the computer to help save yourself.
Retailers often times post instant coupons on their websites. Others tend to offer online sales ads for you to look at without killing another tree. While many retailers have gotten smart and ask for subscribers so they send them up to minute notification on sales and discounts. Although seeing 10% off or items below $10 looks or sounds great, always do your research to see if it is really a great deal. Obviously any discount will save you money, the question is how big of a savings is it for you?
Shopping from your computer helps to reduce the stress of standing in long lines, fighting over parking spaces, even running through the aisles bumping the person next to you. Online shopping gives you the flexibility to shop at times that are convenient for you. You can see items and product specs up close, you simply point, click, type in your payment information, and push send. Items are shipped direct to your location. Many retailers even offer specialty wrapping for a nominal fee again saving the stress of you wrapping your presents.
So ask yourself why is it you want to battle Black Friday again?
Retailers often times post instant coupons on their websites. Others tend to offer online sales ads for you to look at without killing another tree. While many retailers have gotten smart and ask for subscribers so they send them up to minute notification on sales and discounts. Although seeing 10% off or items below $10 looks or sounds great, always do your research to see if it is really a great deal. Obviously any discount will save you money, the question is how big of a savings is it for you?
Shopping from your computer helps to reduce the stress of standing in long lines, fighting over parking spaces, even running through the aisles bumping the person next to you. Online shopping gives you the flexibility to shop at times that are convenient for you. You can see items and product specs up close, you simply point, click, type in your payment information, and push send. Items are shipped direct to your location. Many retailers even offer specialty wrapping for a nominal fee again saving the stress of you wrapping your presents.
So ask yourself why is it you want to battle Black Friday again?
Monday, November 2, 2009
Black Friday Deals
Here are some sites to help you with Black Friday shoping deals.
Looking for gadgets, checkout:
http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/10/28/sears-black-friday-ad/
Enter VIP Contest for Black Friday:
http://www.blackfriday.fm/news/96/Best-Buy-Black-Friday-VIP-Contest-Be-a-Black-Friday-VIP
Black Friday Deals:
http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/
Black Friday Shopping:
http://www.blackfriday.info/
Looking for gadgets, checkout:
http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/10/28/sears-black-friday-ad/
Enter VIP Contest for Black Friday:
http://www.blackfriday.fm/news/96/Best-Buy-Black-Friday-VIP-Contest-Be-a-Black-Friday-VIP
Black Friday Deals:
http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/
Black Friday Shopping:
http://www.blackfriday.info/
Holiday: Black Friday
The holidays are vastly approaching and so does the countdown to Black Friday. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Black Friday this is the biggest shopping day of the entire year. What makes this day; the sales, the traffic, the people, and oh all the gift purchases which are made on this one day. Black Friday is a holiday in itself.
Wikianswers.com states Black Friday dates back to September 24, 1869 marking the unofficial beginning of the Christmas holiday season at least since the start of the modern Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924, however, the term "Black Friday" has been traced back only to the 1970s. Black Friday was originally named because of the heavy traffic on this day, although most contemporary uses of the term refer instead to it as the beginning of the period in which retailers are in the black (i.e., turning a profit). So it begins the Sunday before November 27th, ads are stock piled in the Sunday paper and mail boxes become flooded with discounts. Retailers begin posting notice of the early bird store hours on this momentous holiday.
This year however might prove to be a bit different than most year states George Rosenbaum, chairman of the retail consulting firm Leo J. Shapiro and Associates, said he expects other merchants to change their traditional Black Friday strategies, too, either by offering deeper-than-usual discounts or expanding the amount of time they're available to shoppers. Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/02/black-friday-deals-2009-c_n_342377.html
While retailers are concerned sales will be down, there are those who will be out in full force on Black Friday shopping for the deals. Take advantage of the discounts, enjoy the beginning of the holiday season, and as I always say, “shop to you drop”.
For more information on Black Friday visit http://www.bfads.com/ the official Black Friday 2009 website.
Sincerely,
The Editor
Wikianswers.com states Black Friday dates back to September 24, 1869 marking the unofficial beginning of the Christmas holiday season at least since the start of the modern Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924, however, the term "Black Friday" has been traced back only to the 1970s. Black Friday was originally named because of the heavy traffic on this day, although most contemporary uses of the term refer instead to it as the beginning of the period in which retailers are in the black (i.e., turning a profit). So it begins the Sunday before November 27th, ads are stock piled in the Sunday paper and mail boxes become flooded with discounts. Retailers begin posting notice of the early bird store hours on this momentous holiday.
This year however might prove to be a bit different than most year states George Rosenbaum, chairman of the retail consulting firm Leo J. Shapiro and Associates, said he expects other merchants to change their traditional Black Friday strategies, too, either by offering deeper-than-usual discounts or expanding the amount of time they're available to shoppers. Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/02/black-friday-deals-2009-c_n_342377.html
While retailers are concerned sales will be down, there are those who will be out in full force on Black Friday shopping for the deals. Take advantage of the discounts, enjoy the beginning of the holiday season, and as I always say, “shop to you drop”.
For more information on Black Friday visit http://www.bfads.com/ the official Black Friday 2009 website.
Sincerely,
The Editor
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Health Conscious
As with every morning I share a bowl of oatmeal with my son sometimes adding blueberries, bananas, or even a bit of flaxseed. Today while I was eating I began wondering if eating oatmeal is a good for you as everyone says so I found an interesting blog and thought I would share it with youn along with the link to the article: http://fun2sshcocc.blogspot.com/2009/10/quaker-oat-check-your-health-and-get.html
Quaker Oat : Check your Health and get a free sample!
Posted In: Free , Free sample , Give away , Health , must try . By Abhishek
Quaker Oats, A Pepsi Holding Company has started a Online Campaign long back to check your health and it is going on really good. Most of you might have tried it but for those who did not know about this and have not yet tried it. Here is the info… 
GoodMorningHeart in association with Apollo Hospitals is on A Mission to Get India Healthy. And this website does just that.You give in your details on your Health mainly Heart in form of a small survey and then you get results on your health results and tips to overcome any problems..What’s more : Manish Maini mailed me and Venkata Karthik commented here on blog that they have got a free sample of Quaker Oats after completing the survey successfully. Go ahead guys and you may get a your Health report and a free sample too. [I am not sure of it though, but these guys say they have got it. So there is no harm in trying!]
So, what are you waiting for. If not free sample you will get a Heart Report for sure. Just give them the best possible and RIGHT answers and complete survey
Trick or Treat
Ahhhh, Halloween is just around the corner and all the little dressed up tykes, the delicious candy, and unique carved pumpkins will be here in a few days. The weather is changing, the leaves are falling, and in some parts snow is in the air. I can not speak for everyone, but for me I am as excited as a kid in a candy store.
Halloween has always been fun, but now having a son Halloween is even more fun, but from a different viewpoint. The other night I sat sewing together my child's first costume. While I have never been the homemaker type I have been giddy all year for this special event. From buying the parts for the costume to the assembly process to watching him try it on and welcoming all the costumes imperfections, I can not wait.
To give an added smile in your day think about your first costume, the first time you sunk your teeth into the candy you collected from this special night, or the first Halloween party you ever attended?
Hope this brightened your day.
Sincerely,
The Editor
Halloween has always been fun, but now having a son Halloween is even more fun, but from a different viewpoint. The other night I sat sewing together my child's first costume. While I have never been the homemaker type I have been giddy all year for this special event. From buying the parts for the costume to the assembly process to watching him try it on and welcoming all the costumes imperfections, I can not wait.
To give an added smile in your day think about your first costume, the first time you sunk your teeth into the candy you collected from this special night, or the first Halloween party you ever attended?
Hope this brightened your day.
Sincerely,
The Editor
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Do You Know Who Is Cleaning Your Home
Cleaning your home can be a real kill joy. Few people actually enjoy cleaning their own homes and even less people fully have the time needed to spend cleaning properly. Properly meaning cleaning the bathrooms, dusting the furniture and knicknacks, sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning the kitchen appliances and surface areas, and vacumming all carpeted areas and floor rugs. As a result of longer work weeks, dual working households, children, and extracaricular activities many have turned to hiring a house cleaner.
We see advertisements for housecleaning through all kinds of media sources like direct mail, door hangers, flyers on vehicles, even internet postings. Everyone seems to know someone who claims to be a professional home cleaner, but what defines a professional? Is a professional someone who advertises being licensed, bonded, and insured, or is it someone who has been cleaning for 10 years plus? The answer, someone is who meets all the city and state licensing requirements, is bonded, fully insured, and has solid cleaning experience.
Hiring a person who meet these requirements sounds complete, but have you thought about the importance of having these certifications in place? Being licensed shows commitment, bonding is for theft and in order to have a bond specific guidelines have to met, and insurance is a peace of mind.
By hiring non credential cleaners often means paying a lessor cleaning bill, but what happens when something is broken or missing in your home? Who is responsible....you the homeowner. Person falls and gets injured in your home the person injured can sue you directly.
Quality of cleaning is just as important as the credentials. I have heard that only women know how to clean, or specific nationalities clean better, or never hire a young person. Unfortunatley none of these statments are accurate. Each person cleans differently, but you can ask a potential key questions to help screen the good from the bad. Ask them about their cleaning system, ask how they would dilute a partucular product, and the number one way to identify a professional cleaner, ask them to tell you how they would clean a wood floor from start to finish.
As the old motto goes "pay now or pay later". Before hiring a cleaner ask for all credentials, ask for no less than 5 references, and interview the person first.
I hope you found this article insightful.
Sincerely,
The Editor
We see advertisements for housecleaning through all kinds of media sources like direct mail, door hangers, flyers on vehicles, even internet postings. Everyone seems to know someone who claims to be a professional home cleaner, but what defines a professional? Is a professional someone who advertises being licensed, bonded, and insured, or is it someone who has been cleaning for 10 years plus? The answer, someone is who meets all the city and state licensing requirements, is bonded, fully insured, and has solid cleaning experience.
Hiring a person who meet these requirements sounds complete, but have you thought about the importance of having these certifications in place? Being licensed shows commitment, bonding is for theft and in order to have a bond specific guidelines have to met, and insurance is a peace of mind.
By hiring non credential cleaners often means paying a lessor cleaning bill, but what happens when something is broken or missing in your home? Who is responsible....you the homeowner. Person falls and gets injured in your home the person injured can sue you directly.
Quality of cleaning is just as important as the credentials. I have heard that only women know how to clean, or specific nationalities clean better, or never hire a young person. Unfortunatley none of these statments are accurate. Each person cleans differently, but you can ask a potential key questions to help screen the good from the bad. Ask them about their cleaning system, ask how they would dilute a partucular product, and the number one way to identify a professional cleaner, ask them to tell you how they would clean a wood floor from start to finish.
As the old motto goes "pay now or pay later". Before hiring a cleaner ask for all credentials, ask for no less than 5 references, and interview the person first.
I hope you found this article insightful.
Sincerely,
The Editor
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