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There are
some necessities in life one of the major one is eating
a healthy meal daily. There are a lot of pros and cons
to cook at home. Start cooking real, whole foods from
scratch and you'll be amazed to see the pounds drop off.
Not only because you're avoiding chemicals but also
because you're cutting out all that extra fat, sugar and
salt. To learn more check out this week's article on
Top 10 Reasons why YOU should cook your meal.
In Fitness,
Namita Nayyar |
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The fat in the abdominal area functions differently than fat elsewhere in the
body. It has a greater blood supply as well as more receptors for cortisol, a
stress hormone. Cortisol levels rise and fall throughout the day, but when
you're under constant stress, the amount of the hormone you produce remains
elevated. With high stress and, consequently, high cortisol levels, more fat is
deposited in the abdominal area since there are more cortisol receptors there.
Try Practicing suryanamaskar, in the early morning, as the morning and evening
sun radiate more ultraviolet rays. Even in the west, doctors are using the rays
of the sun as a powerful therapeutic agent in the treatment of diseases. They
call it helio-therapy. Suryanamaskar is combined process of yoga asana and
breathing. It reduces abdominal fat, gives flexibility to the spine and limbs
and increases the breathing capacity. There are twelve spinal positions, each
stretching various ligaments and giving different movements to the verbal
column, which is bent forward and backward alternatively with deep breathing.
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Bounce back from anything
The three American veterans from three different wars had only one good leg
among them. But that did not stop them from summiting Africa’s highest mountain.
The three soldiers veterans of Afghanistan, Iraq and Vietnam scrambled, clawed
and plodded to the top of Tanzanias Mount Kilimanjaro, hiking up the domed
mountains scree-filled paths on one human leg and five prosthetics made of
titanium and carbon fiber. The three amputees were from three different wars and
two different generations with literally one good leg.
They skidded. They fell. They removed their legs to adjust their shoes. And
after six days, they stood at 19,340 feet Africa’s highest point. The message
they were trying to send back to the USA is no matter what disability you have
you can be active, said Kirk Bauer, the executive director of Disabled Sports
USA and a 62-year-old Vietnam veteran who lost his leg in 1969. Bauer, of
Ellicott City, Maryland, was one of the triumphant climbers.
If these three amputees with literally one good leg can climb Kilimanjaro, you
dear friend can get out and go hiking or go biking, can get out and lead a
healthy life.
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"I don't
measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how
high he bounces when he hits bottom."
General George S. Patton |
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Turkey Lasagna
Makes: 8 servings.
Ingredients:
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6 whole-wheat lasagna noodles (or use no boil noodles)
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Canola oil cooking spray
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1 medium onion, diced or chopped into medium pieces
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1 1/2 lb. diced cooked turkey breast
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1 tsp. dried oregano
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15 ounces low-fat ricotta cheese
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 10-ounce package frozen spinach, cooked per package directions, well
drained
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3 cups low-sodium marinara sauce
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1 cup part-skim milk mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
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Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Set aside on cloth
towel.
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Spray large skillet with cooking oil, and over medium heat, cook onion until
soft. Add turkey and cook until heated through. Stir in oregano.
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In medium bowl, mix together ricotta, egg and spinach.
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Place 1 cup sauce in the bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking dish and spread to
cover the bottom. Layer with 3 lasagna noodles, half the ricotta cheese
mixture and half the turkey mixture. Repeat layering starting with sauce,
then cheese then turkey mixture.
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Top with mozzarella.
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Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake for
additional 10-15 minutes or until bubbling and top is golden brown. Let
stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per serving):
Courtsey: AICR |
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Top 10 Reasons why YOU should cook your meal
There are some necessities in life one of the major one
is eating a healthy meal daily. There are a lot of pros
and cons to cook at home. Start cooking real, whole
foods from scratch and you'll be amazed to see the
pounds drop off. Not only because you're avoiding
chemicals but also because you're cutting out all that
extra fat, sugar and salt.
Check out the many reasons why it is better to cook
your meals at home
1. Firstly, it is cheaper to cook at home than to
buy take-out or eat at restaurants night after night,
especially once you've gathered some basic ingredients.
If you find a few recipes that appeal to you, make a
list, and buy only what you need, you can make a week's
worth of dinners for about the same amount of money
you'd spend in a mid-range restaurant for two or three
meals. At the same time, there are always leftovers when
you cook at home. You can use these meals for lunch the
next day. That will eventually same you tremendous
amount money.
2. Secondly, cooking for yourself, is healthier.
You control the amounts of fat, sodium, carbohydrates,
or any other substance. You can buy fruits and
vegetables in season and at their peak of flavor and
nutritional value rather than settling for browned
lettuce or fruit that tastes like cardboard. Portion
control is as easy as deciding how much food to put on
your plate, eliminating the temptation to eat all those
fries that came with your restaurant burger. Restaurant
food uses a lot of butter and heavy cream that can be
high in calories. That makes it easier to stick to a
diet plan.
3. Cooking for yourself allows you more flexibility
than using prepared foods or ordering at a
restaurant. At home, if you don't like black olives in
your pasta, don't use them. If you like extra basil, add
it. You can use olive oil instead of butter, or soy milk
instead of dairy. The choices are limitless,
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