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Sushi Rice | Make My Sushi. Choosing rightWouldn't you say that the Japanese have already thought of everything? Well, they did. They even made a special rice for sushi, they call it "shari", some folks simply call it "sushi rice". And they even took the time and effort to make it round, so that you can find it easily in the supermarket.Measuring and preparing the riceWash the rice (1 cup = 3 rolls) with running water for 1-2 minutes until there is no more starch coming out of it.

After you are done washing, take the rice and place it gently in a pot, add a little bit more water than rice ( the ratio is about 1.15:1 in favor of the water). Don't put too much water, or you'll get dough instead of rice.Cooking the rice The rice should be cooked on high heat at first, stir every minute or two, until the water boils. Silva Method Mind Control for mind and body healing. 30-day Diet & Fitness Plan. When it comes to losing weight, the rules are simple: Consume fewer calories than you burn on a daily basis. Subtract about 3,500 calories per week---a 500-calorie-per-day deficit---and you'll lose 1 lbs.

But for non-mathematical types who lead busy lives doing all that math and trying to figure out the calorie counts of different foods---whether eating on the run or planning meals---can be tough. Here are a few simple, 30-day meal plan ideas for men and women trying to drop a size or four. Note: Most dieticians recommend that women trying to lose weight consume between 1,400 and 1,800 calories per day, while men should consume 2,000 to 2,300 calories. This plan---often outlined in women's magazines such as "SELF" and "Women's Health" and men's books such as "Men's Health"---is based on the idea of splitting 1,600 calories between three meals (300 to 400 calories each) and two snacks (about 200 calories each). Breakfast: Omelet made with two eggs, 2 tbsp. shredded cheese, 1 cup mushooms. We Like It Raw - Raw Food Goodness: Sample Raw Food Menu Plan. Lemon-Lime Detox Smoothie.

Lemon Lime Detox Smoothie Today we’re doing a recipe swap with Tracy Russell from Incredible Smoothies! Her lemon-lime detox smoothie recipe seriously rawks, and it’s super simple making it perfect for busy mornings. If you’re new to green smoothies or have picky eaters around, you’re definitely going to want to try this out. I modified the original recipe just a tiny bit by adding frozen bananas instead and added just 1 cup of kale. We don’t have access to dandelion greens right now but if you do, I think they would make a beautiful addition to this smoothie.

Oh and I also want to do a big shout out and give a virtual hug to Caleb (even though he’s sitting next to me on our pintrest account) for running to the store twice for limes, then lemons because he forgot them the first time around. Hehe. Ingredients: Instructions: Add all ingredients to the Vitamix and blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Homemade Protein Bars &171; askGeorgie.com - StumbleUpon. There are plenty of reasons to make your own protein bars. First, it’s economical ! You’ll save a lot of money, particularly if you have a habit of buying single bars one a time. Even better, you can customize your bars to your taste preferences, avoid any allergens, and leave out ingredients you don’t want. You can make a bar with high quality protein, whole grains, real nuts or fruit, flaxseeds, whichever sweetener you prefer, and skip all the long-named chemical ingredients (preservatives and fortifications) that you may not need or want in your snack. These bars provide healthy fats from natural peanut butter and flaxseed. Preheat oven to 350°F. Makes 6 servings Per serving: 195 calories, 11 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 5 mg cholesterol, 14 g total carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 12 g protein, 218 mg sodium.

Can you think of another protein bar flavor you’d like to see? Bob’s Red Mill Organic Flaxseed Meal, 16-Ounce Packages (Pack of 4) Quaker Quick-1 Minute Oats, 18 oz. - StumbleUpon. Who came up with the idea that we are supposed to drink orange juice at breakfast? And why, if oatmeal is so good for us, do we eat that only in the morning as well? Apologies to the Palinites, but nutritionists are starting to realize that you and I like our oatmeal and OJ before we start the day because we evolved to like it that way—because enjoying the two together is healthier than eating each of them alone.

Epidemiologist David R. Jacobs, Ph.D., of the University of Minnesota calls it food synergy, and he, along with many other nutritionists, believes it might explain why Italians drizzle cold-pressed olive oil over tomatoes and why the Japanese pair raw fish with soybeans. What's more fascinating, however, is that the evolution between eater and eaten might answer the long-held question about why humans live longer, healthier lives on traditional diets. Tomatoes & Avocadoes And when it comes to salads, don't choose low-fat dressings. Oatmeal & Orange Juice Broccoli & Tomatoes. The Worlds Healthiest Foods - StumbleUpon. 100 foods that can serve as the basis of your Healthiest Way of Eating Links to the articles about these foods can be found below. In addition to questions about our foods, we often get asked about beverages and sweeteners.

In the beverage category, water and green tea have been especially popular topics, and in the sweetener category, so have honey and maple syrup. Of course, there are many nutritious foods other than those included on our list that we feel are wonderful, health-promoting foods; if there are other whole foods - such as fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, whole grains, etc - that you like, by all means enjoy them.

Just because a food is not on our list doesn't mean we don't think it can be included in a diet geared towards the Healthiest Way of Eating as long as it is a whole, natural, nutrient-rich food. To find out why some of your favorite nutritious foods are not included in our list, read The Criteria Used to Select the World's Healthiest Foods. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. AilmentsSs - What Grandma Knew - Herbal Remedies for Common Problems& - StumbleUpon. The Breakfast Routine Article - Allrecipes.com - StumbleUpon.

Genetic Modification News Articles. Watermelon vs. pear - Compare which is healthier? - StumbleUpon. Healing foods reference database - StumbleUpon. Green, Healthy, &Safe Product Ratings &Reviews | GoodGuide - StumbleUpon.