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Sugar alcohols are the primary reason for bloated lower
stomach. The same can be said for carbonated beverages
in general. The extra air in the drinks can contribute
to extra air in the stomach, which causes an enlarged
abdomen. Food allergies are another common culprit for
bloating and indigestion, which can make your lower
abdominal region "pouch" out. This week's article
focuses on Overcoming Stomach bloating with Yoga. In fitness
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Trans fats
are artificial fats made when hydrogen gas reacts with
oil-- by a process called hydrogenation. Hydrogenation
increases the shelf life and flavor stability of foods
containing these fats. Trans fats pose a higher risk of
heart disease than saturated fats, which were once
believed to be the worst kind of fats. While it is true
that saturated fats -- found in butter, cheese and beef,
for example -- raise total cholesterol levels, trans
fats go a step further. Trans fats not only raise total
cholesterol levels, they also deplete good cholesterol (HDL),
which helps protect against heart disease.
Avoid foods labeled "hydrogenated or partially
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Fulfillment
How can your life be full if your thoughts and actions are empty? The effort and
essence that you put into each day, will determine what you get out of the day.
Clever shortcuts which promise reward without effort, will only bring the empty
facade of success. To experience the genuine joy of being alive, you must live
life with all the grainy details.
The things you think you want are mere symbols of your true desires. Thoughts
and words, and the things they address, can only point the way. Fulfillment
comes in the experience, for which there is no substitute.
Meaning is found not in the rewards, for they are only tokens. Seek not to have
the gold medal. Instead, seek to be the person who can win the gold medal. It is
in the quest that you'll find the fulfillment which the reward represents.
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"Persistence is what makes the impossible possible, the
possible likely, and the likely definite."
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Chocolate
Peanut Buddy Bars
Makes: 4
servings
Ingredients:
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1/8 cup All
purpose flour
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1/8 cup Peanut
Butter
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1/8 teaspoon
Salt
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3/4 Tablespoon
Butter
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1/4 cup Sugar
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1/8 teaspoon
Vanilla extract
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3/8 large Egg
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1-1/2 ounces
Chocolate chips, semi-sweet
Directions:
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Preheat oven
to 350 degrees F. In a bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Add
sugar, eggs and vanilla; beat until creamy. Blend in flour and salt. Stir in
1 cup chocolate chips. Spread into ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
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Bake 25 to 30
minutes or until edges begin to brown. Immediately sprinkle with remaining
mini morsels. Let stand 5 minutes until morsels become shiny and soft.
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Spread morsels
evenly over top. Cool completely. Cut into 1-1/2 inch bars.
Nutritional
Information (per portion):
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Calories:
101.39cal
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Protein: 2.36g
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Fat: 5.62g
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Cholesterol:
17.44mg
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Fiber: 0.47g
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Overcoming Stomach bloating with Yoga
Sugar alcohols are the primary reason for bloated lower
stomach. The same can be said for carbonated beverages
in general. The extra air in the drinks can contribute
to extra air in the stomach, which causes an enlarged
abdomen. Food allergies are another common culprit for
bloating and indigestion, which can make your lower
abdominal region "pouch" out.
Once you have analyzed the cause of stomach bloating the
task lies ahead is of finding ways to overcome it. Yoga
can to some extent offer you solution to the problem of
stomach bloating.
Check out the exercises indicated and practice them
regularly to overcome stomach bloating.
Back Stretch: Lie on your back and place your
hands beneath your hips. Ease your hips and legs upward
until your feet end up over your head. It's OK if your
feet don't touch the floor as long as you're still
getting a good stretch. Take long, deep breaths and hold
the pose for 10 seconds. Move your head around while
you're breathing to avoid neck cramping. Repeat 2-3
times. This position often releases some trapped air,
which can be an instant relief when you're trying to
reduce bloating.
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