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sweets for Valentine’s Day

Denz — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:23:00 +0000

It’s been seven days since I left the country and the last time I saw wifey’s face. I really miss her so much that I want to go back the soonest possible time. But, that will depend on the processing of my working visa, which is the reason I exit the country. Life here isn’t so easy especially that I’m alone with her around. That’s why when I go back I wanted to celebrate with her probably dining out and had some great movies together.

I’m also praying that I can go back before Valentine’s Day. Even if I’m miles away from her I’m still looking for ways to surprise her for that special day. Currently, I’m considering several Gourmet gifts at Sharis Berries. There is no doubt she will be very happy to receive sweets as she loves it. I also love sweets, but not that much. Still, I’m going to eat it with her because it makes it more special. Plus, Sharis Berries sweets are really special. Oh well, I’m just hoping I will be back before Vday.

easy and convenient gluten free meals

Denz — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:07:51 +0000

Honestly, I have never been able to drop pounds even after months I started my goal. It’s like I keep on gaining what I supposedly lost. The bad thing, I feel I gained more than what I shed. It’s really a failure. But, I can’t give up yet because I’m pretty sure I can make it if I will keep my determination alive. I just need to pin down the culprits for not achieving desirable results.

As I look at the factors involved, I realized I am not really putting my heart to my exercise plan. Well, I’m recently so worked up with so many things. But, I should not blame anything other than me being a slacker. It’s shameful to admit, but I have to in order to make necessary changes.

In addition, I also identify my meals as reason for my weight loss failure. We often opt for fast food meal because wifey and I are lazy to cook our meals. But, this might not be the case now after discovering about the Healthy chef creations. It says it’s the tasty way to lose weight with the gluten free meals. All you have to do is to place an order and the healthy meals will be delivered right to your doorsteps. When the meals arrive you just need to heat and eat the food according to the instructions. It’s as easy as that.

Calculating for healthy calorie intake is no longer needed because the Healthy Chef Creations will do that for you. So, it decreases the risk of error as well as the effort placed in calculating. The meals are adjusted for a fixed less than 1300 nutrient dense calorie intake per day. The custom portion meals includes delicious breakfast with two sides, spa energy detox shake, fresh salad, wrap or hot lunch, healthy snack, dinner entree with two sides and a low-calorie healthy mini-dessert. So, it’s indeed a healthy complete meal. Dieters no need to worry what to eat next. It’s really easy and convenient at the same time.

Rich in Omega 3 is Good for your Heart

Denz — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:09:16 +0000

As we know it, they are everywhere: in your pasta, your peanut butter, your baby’s formula. Omega-3 fatty acids have been known to doctors since the 1930s. But their recent bump in popularity stems from a 2004 ruling by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that labels could say foods containing omega-3s may reduce the risk of one form of heart disease. That ruling, coupled with “heavy marketing,” said Veda Woodland, a healthy eating specialist at Whole Foods Market, has made omega-3s the darling of the supplement world.

The FDA Web site recommends that people do not exceed three grams a day. “If you consume two servings of fish a week, you would reach a good level of omega-3,” said Benjamin Caballero, a professor at the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. “If you don’t like fish, there are many other sources,” including kale, walnuts and flaxseed.

And too much of a good thing can be bad: Omega-3s thin the blood, according to Caballero, and should not be used by stroke patients.

How Can You Include Cranberries Into Your Diet?

Denz — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:06:02 +0000

Fresh, frozen or dried, cranberries can be eaten anytime of the year.

Adding dried cranberries to baking (such as scones, breads and cookies) is an easy way to enjoy their tart sweetness. Adding frozen cranberries to smoothies or soups can lend a mild tang to your creations. Fresh cranberries make excellent garnishes and dressings.

The easiest way to add cranberries to your diet is to drink cranberry juice. While sweetened juices have less antioxidant than unsweetened, the benefits of adding cranberry to your diet are still there. If you add unsweetened juice to sparkling water you can enjoy a refreshing spritzer.

While studies are still being conducted on the health benefits of cranberries there is no doubt that increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables in your diet will lead to a healthier body. Choosing to use a variety of berries, citrus and other fruits will ensure you are giving your body everything it needs for optimum health.

viking diet sustainable weight loss

Denz — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:03:25 +0000

Nutritionists and health experts have often emphasized the countless benefits of the Mediterranean diet, which is not only healthy but also very efficient in terms of sustainable weight loss. This year, we’re bound to see a change in scenery, in the sense that the Viking diet will become the “new Mediterranean,” as more and more people will be introduced to a different lifestyle, one that places emphasis on getting enough proteins from our meals.

“The Scandinavian ‘Viking’ diet is set to give anyone who preaches the benefits of the Mediterranean diet (fruits and vegetables along with fish, dairy, olive oil and unrefined carbs such as pasta and white bread) plenty of food for thought in 2010. Nutritionists even predict the Viking diet could be to the 21st century what the Mediterranean diet was to the 20th. It focuses on seasonal and local produce, and a balance of protein, carbohydrate and fat,” the Daily Mail writes of the diet that also means eating varied but in controlled portions.

Bone Density Booster

Denz — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:25:48 +0000

We always say that one apple a day keeping the doctor away can now also be applied to red grapefruit. Not only is it recommended in diets and in the case of a vitamin deficiency but, as it turns out, grapefruit is also good for the bones. Base on the new study that focuses precisely on the beneficial effects of the grapefruit and has returned the most optimistic results, in that it boosts bone density; thus, it should be included in our everyday diet.

Findings of the study come to bring new hope to the estimated 75 million patients suffering from osteoporosis. Women are four times more exposed to the condition than men are, especially those of them who drink or smoke heavily, take steroids, or have a family history of the disease. At the same time, they are also those for whom this new research could do wonders in preventing the condition from settling in. These mentioned addictions and a low intake of calcium are known to increase the risk of osteoporosis; daily intake of dairy products is equally documented to decrease it. However, thanks to this new study, but granted the conclusions it came to are further investigated, people who either don’t like dairy or are lactose intolerant could now eat plenty of grapefruit to have the same positive results in the fight for the prevention of osteoporosis.

Hypertension Diet also Help Prevent Kidney Stones

~craving for pizza!

Denz — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:32:27 +0000

At the past few days I really crave for a food that I really like. You what I really like guys? A bunch of pizza hehehe lolz Well, I’m sure you do like pizza as well! Am I right? I think, for the valentine’s celebration tomorrow, my partner and I will spend time eating those delicious pizza. Wew! I am craving it now guys, I can’t wait for the day! Well guys, spend time wisely with your loved ones tomorrow. Hope that you will have a blissful day. Happy Valentine’s everyone.