Sweet paul Guys... this giveaway is for these lovely and charming spice dishes from Designlump in Montreal! The set of four dishes will go to one lucky winner! Description: Spice dish (4 QTY). These sea blue porcelain dishes are great for spices, hors d’oeuvre, rings, paper clips, bobby pins... This giveaway is open to addresses worldwide. Designlump was founded by Chifen Cheng, an enthusiastic and creative designer whose designs explore the convergence of traditional handcraft techniques and digital techniques.
Naturally Flavored Water Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled water with these refreshing, healthy flavors! I'm keeping 2-3 flavors of this "spa water" in my fridge now, so I have a variety to motivate me to drink more water. I was a hardcore Dr. Simply water At the end of the day, regular old tap water--or at least a filtered version of it--seems to be the way to go. Aside from my morning coffee, I honestly forget to drink fluids throughout the day. Subtle flavor without sweetnessThese aren't sweet waters, so they'll be disappointing if that's what you're expecting. The KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) approach to Flavored WatersMy natural tendency is to go overboard and overcomplicate things, so I really have to fight that when I'm developing recipes. How to makeNaturally Flavored Water Supplies Needed: fruit -- whatever kind you like (except no bananas); make sure it's good and ripe for maximum sweetness and flavor. Fresh vs. frozen fruit. A variety of fresh herbs. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Here's the whole gang.
Laws To Living Lean by Kathy Smith by Kathy Smith Recently by Kathy Smith: Top 10 Reasons to Strength Train Story at-a-glance Fitness expert Kathy Smith shares her 14 “Laws” that can help you stick to a healthy lifestyle, including how to tame your sugar habit When striving to live healthy, think progress, not perfection. I want to share with you my fitness secrets to get you in the best shape of your life, my Laws to Living Lean. They can help prevent the days that threaten to derail our efforts and smooth over the times when life gets overly busy. My laws will give you important tools for problem solving. With practice these strategies will become a skill set that will help you make good, healthy decisions day in and day out. You can use these laws for the rest of your life. Law No. 1: Think Progress, Not Perfection Anything worth accomplishing takes time, patience, and incremental effort, especially when the goal is a profound one. The thought of losing weight can be overwhelming. This process does not happen overnight.
Recetas de Galletas 40 Fresh Fruit “Spa” Water Recipes | womensdietnetwork Summer is here and unlike sodas, water is a true and healthy thirst-quencher. Say goodbye to soda, juice, and bottled flavored waters and hello to freshly made fruit water – otherwise known as “spa water”. It’s super easy to make your own. Wash fruits or herbs, slice them up and add to your filtered water. If you use fresh herbs add a sprig of your choice of herbs to the Reusable Cold Tumbler , or Glass Mug or an Ice and Fruit Pitcher if you want to make a large amount; press and twist with muddler or handle of wooden spoon to bruise leaves and release flavor. . Add the fruit to a big Glass Mug , jar or Reusable Cold Tumbler 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. Add any of these fresh herbs for a new twist on any flavor: Mint, Lavender, Thyme, Basil, Sage, Rosemary, Tarragon What is your favorite thirst quencher?
The 29 Healthiest Foods on the Planet | Belly Bytes - StumbleUpon The following is a "healthy food hot list" consisting of the 29 food that will give you the biggest nutritional bang for you caloric buck, as well as decrease your risk for deadly illnesses like cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Along with each description is a suggestion as to how to incorporate these power-foods into your diet. Fruits 01. Apricots The Power: Beta-carotene, which helps prevent free-radical damage and protect the eyes. 02. The Power: Oleic acid, an unsaturated fat that helps lower overall cholesterol and raise levels of HDL, plus a good dose of fiber. 03. The Power: Ellagic acid, which helps stall cancer-cell growth. 04. The Power: Stop aging, live longer and keep your mind sharp with blueberries. 05. The Power: Vitamin C (117mg in half a melon, almost twice the recommended daily dose) and beta-carotene - both powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from free-radical damage. 06. 07. The Power: Lycopene, one of the strongest carotenoids, acts as an antioxidant.
Julie Biuso's Recipes - Sticky Lemon Slice Method 1 Put the softened butter in the bowl of a food processor and process until whipped, then add the icing sugar and process until light in colour (creamed). Sprinkle the flour over and process until the mixture starts to form a ball. Tip into a non-stick jelly roll pan (32 cm x 21 cm), with the bottom lined with parchment paper, and press flat. If the mixture is sticky, keep your fingers dusted with plain flour. 2 Bake in an oven preheated to 350˚F (regular) for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven. 3 Tip the granulated sugar into the bowl of a food processor and pour in the eggs. 4 Pour the mixture on top of the base (it will fill the tin), then return it to the oven and bake for a further 30-35 minutes, or until golden in colour and firmish to the touch. Tips This super-delectable, sweet-but-tart 'slice' is quickly made in a food processor. Photo Credit: Ian Batchelor go back
What Americans don't understand about weight loss - Salon.com - StumbleUpon I decided I had to lose weight on a research trip to Japan for National Geographic. After posing for a picture with a post-tsunami cleanup crew in northeastern Japan, I was immediately given a print of the picture as a keepsake. There I was, smiling broadly, and looking enthusiastic. I was also, to my eyes, enormous. No one in Japan ever told me I was fat. Instead, relatives — my mother is Japanese — would say things to me like, “Wow. “Small to medium,” I said. “Oh. “Yes. My cousin’s comment initially struck me as the kind of naive thing a homebody might say to an inveterate international traveler. The U.S., in case you haven’t heard, is the world’s most obese country, followed by Mexico and the U.K. Over the years, while visiting Japan, I had started to move around my second homeland with a feeling of acute apology. Many times over the years I have Googled “How much should I weigh?” I occasionally mentioned my concerns to girlfriends, who commented on my need to accept myself. Conform?
El Monstruo de las Galletas. Recetas y mucho más. Nutrition 101: Eat To Burn Fat The 15 Best Fat-Burning Foods 1. Walnuts All nuts do contain some amount of the omega-3 fat alpha-linolenic acid, but most only contain trace amounts. One ounce provides almost 3g of alpha-linolenic acid. 2. It has also has been shown to boost calorie burn when eaten. 3. This very slow-digesting carb keeps blood sugar and insulin levels low, so fat burning can stay high. In fact, research has shown that athletes who consume slow-digesting carbs in the morning burn more fat throughout the entire day and during workouts than those consuming fast-digesting carbs. 4. Avocados also contain a very interesting carb called mannoheptulose, a sugar that actually blunts insulin release and enhances calcium absorption, both of which are critical for encouraging fat loss. 5. This way you know you're getting a direct supply of the fats that turn on fat burning and block fat storage. 6. Soy has also been shown to aid fat loss, possibly by decreasing appetite and calorie intake. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
COULANT DE CHOCOLATE (DE RAÚL) | El Cocinero Fiel Escrito el 19 de marzo de 2010 por El Cocinero Fiel ¡Hola! Esta es una de las recetas más solicitadas. El chocolate es el chocolate. Supongo que para los bloggers de recetas de cocina escribir “chocolate” sería el equivalente a poner “Britney Spears desnuda” o “George Clooney desnudo” en otros ámbitos, las visitas suben como la espuma. En todo caso, yo no hago más que discutir con los SEOs. La receta la preparó Raúl del Moral y es otra de las que me llevé de El Henar, y ya son unas cuantas. Ingredientes: 350 g mantequilla 300 g chocolate 8 yemas de huevo 6 claras 160 g de azúcar 160 g de harina Recetas relacionadas:Tarta de chocolatePastel de chocolateBrowniesVirutas de chocolateBizcocho con chocolate De “El Henar”:LechazoCrema de guisantesCata de Valtiendas y Riesling chocolate, dulce, gastronomía, postre, receta
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. 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. FAQs about the World's Healthiest Foods Criteria for The World's Healthiest Foods The criteria we used will also help you understand why some of your favorite (and also nutritious) foods may not be included on our list.