Ingredients:
1 cup old fashion rolled oats (not instant)
1 cup non-fat milk
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. sugar
raisins or nuts (optional)
Soak the oats in milk for about one hour. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Combine the oat mixture with the applesauce and egg whites, and mix until combined. In a separate bowl measure and whisk the dry ingredients together. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined. Add nuts or raisins if desired. Do not over mix the batter or the muffins will be tough. Spoon muffin mixture into muffin pan.
Combine the cinnamon and sugar and top each muffin with some of the mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done.Remove from pan, cool and enjoy. These can be frozen and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast.
Number of Servings: 12
Nutritional Info:
* Servings Per Recipe: 12
* Amount Per Serving
* Calories: 93.5
* Total Fat: 0.5 g
* Cholesterol: 0.4 mg
* Sodium: 196.2 mg
* Total Carbs: 20.5 g
* Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g
* Protein: 2.9 g
Ingredients
1/4 c butter
1/4 c unsweatened applesauce
1/2 c sugar
4 egg whites
1 c mashed bananas
1/2 c buttermilk
1 1/2 c whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 c Raisin Bran
1/2 c chopped walnuts
Directions
Number of Servings: 30
Nutritional Info
* Servings Per Recipe: 30
* Amount Per Serving
* Calories: 102.5
* Total Fat: 3.3 g
* Cholesterol: 4.2 mg
* Sodium: 204.0 mg
* Total Carbs: 17.9 g
* Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
* Protein: 2.4 g
The Pill: Not Just for Birth Control
Posted by kankuro | 1:51 AM | Health and Fitness | 0 comments »Hello to my precious blog article readers, I just want to share this to you, this great article about pills that I read from the forum that I've always visited everyday. And I hope you guys that this will help not for me, for you but all of us.
Women choose to take oral contraceptives for many reasons besides birth control - to reduce the number of periods they have per year, for example, or to lessen cramps during menstruation. And so I was surprised recently to meet a young woman who had disabling pain from her cramps every period but did not want anything to do with the pill.
I certainly understand the challenge of taking a pill every day, but wondered if her fear of this medicine stemmed more from the bad rap estrogen has gotten in the media of late. It's worth a moment to look at the pros and cons of the pill, to help you choose what's best for you.
Pros:
Pregnancy prevention. When taken exactly as prescribed, the pill can offer 99 percent protection. Notably, the "Lo" versions - which provide only 20 micrograms (mcg) of estrogen - are 98 percent effective when used in perfect accordance with directions.
Cycle predictability. You may even opt for an "extended" cycle formulation that allows you to have just one period every three months.
Less painful cramps. Especially when ibuprofen is not adequate.
Less bleeding. The pill is even used as a treatment for women with anemia because it limits the growth of the endometrial layer that is shed during each period.
Decreased risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
Decreased problems with acne.
Cons:
Inconvenient. The pill needs to be taken at the same time, every day.
Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These include herpes, HIV, and chlamydia.
Increased risk for some cancers. It does not prevent cervical or breast cancers-and may even increase their risk.
Increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Estrogen is associated with an increased risk of heart attacks, blood clots, and strokes.
Liver cysts. The pill is associated with cysts in the liver that may bleed.
The problems listed here may sound scary, but let's put them into perspective.
Heart attacks, clots, and strokes are much more likely if you smoke, are older, or have a family history of these events. For example, I generally tell women with a family history of blood clots or PEs (pulmonary embolus - blood clot in the lung) that they really shouldn't opt for the pill.
Cervical cancer is associated with an STI called HPV (human papillomavirus), which we can now vaccinate against and easily look for in precancerous stages with a Pap smear.
Breast cancer is a risk for all women and is associated with lifelong estrogen exposure and age. This risk is increased during pill use but is very low before age 35. And the increased risk of breast cancer from using the pill dwindles within 10 years after stopping the pill.
Liver cysts or hepatomas. I have yet to see a liver cyst or hepatoma linked solely to the use of the pill.
The greatest info associated with the Pill is weight gain. Yes, you may put on a few extra pounds over the first year, but this weight will stabilize - and is a lot less than you might gain with an unintended pregnancy.
The Role Of Sugar And Salt In A Healthy Diet
Posted by kankuro | 1:42 AM | Health and Fitness | 0 comments »Sugary Drinks and Sweets
Choose sweet treats that are home made or have naturally occurring sugar, such as fruits. Try making your favorite dessert with half or one-third less sugar than usual. Make dessert a special event once a week. Many foods have naturally occurring sugars, such as fruits, vegetables, grains and beans. Incorporate naturally sweet foods into your diet to help crowd out unhealthy sweets. Strawberries, apples, sweet potatoes or winter squash are all great options.
Salt
Salt itself is not bad. A high quality sea salt can have up to 90 minerals, which are healthy for our body. Look for sea salt that has a reddish or brownish tint, has no coloring, additives, chemicals and has not been bleached.
10 Tips To Healthy Eating And Physical Activity
Posted by kankuro | 1:28 AM | Health and Fitness | 0 comments »1. Start Your Day With Breakfast
2. Get Moving
3. Snack Smart
4. Work up a sweat
5. Balance your food choices - don't eat too much of one thing
You don't have to give up foods like hamburgers, french fries, and ice cream to eat healthfully. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. Your body needs nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat, and many different vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and A, iron, and calcium from a variety of foods
6. Get fit with friends or family
7. Eat more grains, fruits, and vegetables
8. Join in physical activities at school
9. Foods aren't good or bad
10. Make healthy eating and physical activities fun!