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Neither
regular nor diet Soda does your body any good. In fact,
a steady habit of soda consumption can do a great deal
of harm. You ought to be making every effort to wean
yourself from it completely. To learn more check out
this week's article on The Health Hazards of Drinking
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The key to surviving through the holiday last minute rushes- BREATHE. Take 30
seconds -- yes, you can find 30 seconds -- stop, and breathe. Slow, easy, long,
deep and peaceful breaths all the way into your abdomen. And feel each relaxing
breath expand into your lower back, so your entire midsection is inflated. Then
blow out any tension, stress, tightness, frustration and anger with each exhale.
Additional benefits are created by pasting a great big smile onto your face, for
no reason.
The act of taking big breaths and smiling will help you re-focus on the big
picture. When you become more deeply and profoundly peaceful inside, you will
realize that the craziness is superficial, existing only on the outside, as
waves are of little consequence to the vastness of the oceans.
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Life's Energy is What You Make it
Anyone who knows the basics of sailing can maneuver their boat to the desired
destination, regardless of the wind direction. The ability to adjust the sails
appropriately, and the amount of wind, are of far greater importance than the
wind's direction.
Winners and achievers in life know how to use all of life's energy -- the tail
winds and the head winds -- to move ahead toward goal achievement. Fear gives us
the heightened sense of awareness necessary for taking on difficult situations.
Challenges give us superb opportunities for learning and growing. Setbacks and
obstacles strengthen our resolve and determination. That is, if we decide to
take them that way.
You can't control the wind, but you can control how to set your sails. And you
can't control what life hands you, but you have complete control over what you
do with it. Fear and challenge can blow you off course -- or they can supply the
energy to propel you ahead.
It all depends on you.
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"It does not take sharp eyes to see the sun and the
moon, nor does it take sharp ears to hear the
thunderclap. Wisdom is not obvious. You must see the
subtle and notice the hidden to be victorious."
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Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients:
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4 sun dried tomatoes, dried
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1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed
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1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
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2 teaspoon non/low fat margarine
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2 tablespoon parsley, minced
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4 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
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1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
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toothpicks
Direction:
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Prepare sun dried tomatoes according to package directions.
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Chop tomatoes and combine with remaining ingredients, chicken and
breadcrumbs.
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Flatten chicken breasts slightly with mallet. Spread equal portions of sun
dried tomato mixture over each chicken breast.
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Roll up chicken breasts, secure with toothpicks and roll in bread-crumbs.
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Place chicken in a baking pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.
Nutritional Information:
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The Health Hazards of Drinking Soda
The chemicals in soda fall under the categories of
artificial flavorings, artificial color additives and
dyes, acidifying agents, buffering agents,
viscosity-producing agents, foaming agents, and
preservatives.
Drinking as little as one can of soda a day --
regular or diet -- is associated with a 48% increased
risk of metabolic syndrome, a key predecessor of heart
disease and diabetes.
Soft drink consumption may be a major factor for
osteoporosis. Phosphoric acid, is added to many kinds of
soda pop to help keep the carbonated bubbles from going
flat. Because good health depends upon our bodies being
able to maintain a one-to-one balance between calcium
and phosphorus in our systems, calcium is released from
our teeth and bones into our bloodstreams to help
balance the phosphoric acid in the pop we drink.
Eventually the phosphoric acid is excreted, taking with
it the released calcium. Thus, a habit of soft drink
consumption actually robs our bodies of calcium, leading
to a condition known as osteoporosis – soft teeth and
weak bones. The phosphate content of soft drinks like
Coca -Cola and Pepsi is very high, and they contain
virtually no calcium. Sugar and acid in soft drinks so
easily dissolve tooth enamel. Phosphoric acid is also
known to neutralize the hydrochloric acid in our
stomachs. This is unfortunate, for we need hydrochloric
acid to help us digest our food and utilize its
nutrients. It is especially required for calcium
utilization. So, not only does phosphoric acid leach
calcium from our bones, it also prohibits hydrochloric
acid from helping to restore it. Bones and teeth just
can't win with this stuff in our diet.
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