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How Much Water Should I Drink?

Shihan — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:41:35 +0000

Water is a vital part of any diet and exercise program — not to mention life in general — because it aids every aspect of bodily function. Water is a huge component of muscle and is important for energy production, so if you want to make the most of your workout, make sure you’re well hydrated.

There is no real one-size-fits-all approach to water consumption. As a general rule of thumb, men should consume 128 ounces of water daily, and women should consume 88 ounces, but this doesn’t mean you need to drink this amount of water every day. Other beverages, as well as the moisture content of foods, also count toward your water intake. The following factors affect how much water you should consume:

Today’s Top – Story Another Reason to Eat Yogurt!

Shihan — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:35:18 +0000

Yogurt may help prevent hypertension as part of a healthy diet, an observational study suggested.

People who ate at least the equivalent of one serving every three days were 31 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who ate no yogurt at all, Huifen Wang, PhD, of Tufts University in Boston, and colleagues found.

An even stronger effect was seen among individuals who were not taking antihypertensive drugs, according to their analysis of the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort reported at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research meeting in Washington, D.C.

“Yogurt is a nutrient-dense, low-fat dairy product,” the group noted. “Higher yogurt intake, as part of a healthy diet pattern, may be beneficial for blood pressure control and hypertension prevention.”

Curried Chicken With Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower Recipe

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Quick Info:

Servings
Contains Nuts
Contains Dairy

Nutritional Info (Per serving):

Calories: 473, Saturated Fat: 6g, Sodium: 655mg, Dietary Fiber: 7g, Total Fat: 26g, Carbs: 34g, Cholesterol: 154mg, Protein: 52g

Carb Choices: 2

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Prep Time: 4 h 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 4 h 50 mins

Ingredients

3/4 cup(s) yogurt, fat-free plain

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1 teaspoon curry powder, Madras-style
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1 teaspoon ginger, ground
1 clove(s) garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, cayenne
1 1/2 pounds chicken, thighs, boneless, skinless, 8 thighs, trimmed
1 pounds potato(es), sweet, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 cup(s) cauliflower, florets (1 small head), or broccoli florets

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1 tablespoon oil, olive, extra-virgin
pepper, black ground, to taste
1/4 cup(s) nuts, dry-roasted, unsalted cashews, chopped (or unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts)
1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, loosely packed leaves

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5 Signs Your Body is Toxic

Shihan — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:09:02 +0000

Do you sleep 8 hours but wake up groggy? Are you perpetually grumpy? Do you crave sugar? Are you gaining weight even though you’re exercising regularly? Is your cholesterol through the roof even though you think you’re eating right?

If this sounds a typical day for you, your body may be overloaded with toxins. Toxins that are causing you to gain weight, feel fatigued, and crave all the wrong foods. How did this happen?

The Fat Fighter in Your Pantry

Shihan — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:02:18 +0000

Piperine, the flavorful compound that gives black pepper its signature taste, may block the formation of new fat cells, a new study found.

How it can help you.

Macaroni and Two-Cheese Casserole Recipe

Shihan — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:00:16 +0000

Ingredients

1 cup(s) pasta, elbow macaroni
2 tablespoon margarine
2 shallot(s), chopped
1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
1 cup(s) milk, fat-free
3/4 cup(s) cheese, cheddar, reduced-fat, shredded
1 slice(s) bread, 100% whole-wheat, crumbled into soft crumbs
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoon cheese, Parmesan

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Mediterranean Beef Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe

Shihan — Fri, 18 May 2012 06:20:41 +0000

Ingredients

1 pounds beef, top sirloin steak
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper, black
4 cup(s) lettuce, romaine
1/2 small onion(s), red
1 cup(s) tomato(es), cherry, or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup(s) cheese, feta, crumbled
1/4 cup(s) oil, olive
1/2 teaspoon lemon peel
3 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon oregano, fresh
2 clove(s) garlic

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Black Bean-Nacho Pizza Recipe

Shihan — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:18:59 +0000

Ingredients

1 cup(s) beans, black, rinsed
1/2 cup(s) pepper(s), red sweet, roasted, chopped
1 clove(s) garlic, medium, quartered
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
cornmeal, for dusting
1 pounds pizza dough, whole wheat, or other prepared dough
1 cup(s) cheese, Monterey Jack, shredded
2 medium tomato(es), plum, diced
4 medium scallion(s) (green onions), thinly sliced
1/4 cup(s) olives, black, chopped, pitted
2 tablespoon pepper(s), jalapenos, pickled, chopped
3/4 cup(s) water, plus 2 tablespoons (lukewarm 105-115 F)
1 package(s) active dry yeast, (2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup(s) flour, whole-wheat
1 cup(s) flour, bread, or all-purpose flour, plus additional flour for dusting
2 tablespoon cornmeal, yellow

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Fresh Strawberry Dressing Recipe

Shihan — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:34:12 +0000

Ingredients

1 cup(s) strawberries, rinsed, hulled and sliced, (6 large berries)
1 tablespoon vinegar, balsamic
3/4 teaspoon pepper, black ground
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoon oil, almond, or canola oil

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Roasted Pear-Butternut Soup With Crumbled Stilton Recipe

Shihan — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:32:26 +0000

Ingredients

2 medium pear(s), ripe, peeled, quartered and cored
2 pounds squash, butternut, peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 medium tomato(es), cored and quartered
1 large leek(s), pale green and white parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced and washed thoroughly
2 clove(s) garlic, crushed
2 tablespoon oil, olive, extra virgin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
pepper, black ground, to taste
4 cup(s) broth, vegetable, or reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2/3 cup(s) cheese, stilton, or other blue-veined cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon chives, fresh, or scallion greens, thinly sliced

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