tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80280063079848059812024-02-07T17:12:26.560-08:00Jordy's CookingJordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-91481580924206185692023-02-18T02:28:00.002-08:002023-02-18T02:29:31.499-08:00How to Spice Up Dinner Time When You Can't be Bothered to Cook<p> </p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-11a4cfb7-7fff-ffcd-e3cf-ac9febecf418" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: medium none; display: inline-block; height: 401px; overflow: hidden; width: 602px;"><img height="401" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/Zf3Fkt9YV0nhXT__IVRede3r4jb7pgPGD49US2na07VtZkoiK8jeogWDez6uHuoiKIc1x6Psq9rfXbAIA5OcvY-eU3OVXg26Xovzne6mMGkjBPesSmueXmKzAUYkzBK0xvHSWJKChYQYKyR2iojCMkg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="602" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/Q_Moi2xjieU" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">https://unsplash.com/photos/Q_Moi2xjieU</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Dinner time is a great opportunity to come together as a family, but sometimes the thought of <br /></span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2023/01/4-useful-cooking-techniques-you-can.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">cooking dinner</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> can be daunting. When you’ve had a busy (or bad) day at work, you’re tired, or you <br />have other things going on, sometimes the last thing you want to do is spend ages in the kitchen. But <br />don’t let that stop you from having fun at the dinner table. In this blog post, we’re going to run some ideas <br />to spice up dinner time when it feels like you just can’t be bothered to cook.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Cook With Your Kids</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Invite your kids into the kitchen for an interactive cooking experience. Cooking with your kids teaches them <br />important life skills, plus it’s a great way for them to bond with you and have fun! Let them help you prepare <br />dinner—start off by letting them measure out ingredients or stir in seasonings. As they get more <br />comfortable in the kitchen, you can let them do more complicated tasks like cutting vegetables or forming<br />meatballs. Not only will this keep them engaged while dinner is being prepared, it’s also a great way to <br />bond as a family while teaching valuable skills all at once. And you can get your partner to clean up!</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Take Advantage of Meal Delivery Services</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">If cooking really isn't your thing, there's no shame in taking advantage of restaurant delivery services or <br />meal subscription boxes that allow you to make delicious dinners without having to actually do any <br />cooking yourself. You can even find meal kits that include all of the ingredients that you need in order to <br />make complete meals without having to shop yourself. Plus, there’s also the option to order in from your <br />favorite </span><a href="https://www.rastellimarket.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">bakery</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> or deli locally too! There are dozens of meal delivery companies on the market these days, <br />so take some time to shop around and find one that fits your needs best. Plus, many offer discounts for <br />first-time customers so don't forget to ask about any deals before ordering.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Get Creative With Leftovers</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Sometimes there's just not enough time during the weekdays for making full meals from scratch every <br />night. Instead of throwing out leftovers from previous meals, get creative and </span><a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/leftovers-recipes" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">repurpose those items</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> into <br />something new and exciting. For instance, if you have leftover mashed potatoes from Sunday lunch, whip <br />up some potato pancakes for Tuesday night's dinner. Or if you have extra veggies lying around in the <br />fridge—like bell peppers or spinach—they're perfect additions to omelettes or scrambles any day of the <br />week. Repurposing leftovers is an easy way to make sure nothing goes wasted while also putting together <br />quick and delicious meals throughout the week.</span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Eating Well When You Don’t Want to Cook</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Making dinner doesn't have to be hard or boring. Spice up your mealtimes with these ideas and enjoy <br />spending quality time with your family at home while avoiding hours spent slaving over a hot stovetop. <br />From getting creative with leftovers to taking advantage of meal delivery services, there are plenty of <br />ways to make dinnertime fun even when it feels like you can't be bothered with cooking.</span></p>Jordan Cannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13877737847441670781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-7790560557739781742023-01-25T14:08:00.004-08:002023-01-25T14:09:38.087-08:004 Useful Cooking Techniques You Can Start Using For Breathtaking Homemade Dishes<p> </p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-21720432-7fff-396d-3c66-839f0d056470" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-cooking-on-stainless-steel-cooking-pot-175753/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span face="Roboto,sans-serif" style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-size: 10.5pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Photo by Clem Onojeghuo from Pexels:</span></a><span style="border: medium none; display: inline-block; height: 363px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="363" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-yrGVoRzNGeo6i3tpt2EBYxiXf0YR1gUBcr4GELq_GqCBrwjvJH2-JJUpg5egEsQJnGhxTuna7cYOmy7Bmwcg2UoCaA47Vg5ceTst6IiSBlKJPLnoHGp_JM1LerIJ9mLLacR9-oCgW5E18LuFYCw53rcSQ69SpE5E3dTSk1Up25u1nTxTHqJYR9Z-EFYVg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Cooking is an art. To make a dish look and taste great, it’s essential to have the right ingredients and <br />use the correct techniques. However, with the practice and application of the right methods, anyone can <br />make breathtakingly delicious homemade dishes. Here are four helpful cooking techniques you can start <br />implementing for better results in the kitchen.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">1. Sauté:</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Sautéing is one of the most common </span><a href="https://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-guide-to-sauteing-how-to-master-the-saute-cooking-technique" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">cooking techniques</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> used across all types of cuisine. This method <br />works best with tender cuts of meat, fish, poultry, and vegetables cut into small, uniform pieces. It involves <br />heating oil or butter in a large skillet on medium-high heat until it is hot enough to cook the ingredients. <br />Tilt the pan slightly and shake it back and forth as soon as you add the food to prevent sticking. If <br />necessary, season with salt, pepper, herbs, and spices after sautéing for a few minutes. Once done, <br />transfer to a plate and serve hot.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">2. Braising:</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Braising is a slow cooking technique that involves two steps: cooking the food in fat on high heat until <br />lightly browned, then adding liquid (such as stock or wine) to cover most of the ingredients before reducing <br />the heat and simmering gently until cooked through. This method is excellent for </span><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/how-to/articles/how-to-braise-meats-a-step-by-step-guide" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">tougher cuts of meat</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> <br />such as beef brisket or pork shoulder because it helps break down connective tissue while tenderizing <br />the meat.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">3. Roasting:</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Roasting is a great way to bring out the natural flavors of vegetables, poultry, and meat. To roast, preheat <br />the oven before adding any ingredients to a roasting pan. Season as desired, then add oil or butter before <br />cooking. Depending on how large your pieces of meat are, how thick they are, and how well done you <br />want them, the time needed to roast can range from 15 minutes to over an hour if you're wondering<br /> </span><a href="https://kitchenslot.com/how-long-to-cook-pork-chops-in-the-oven-at-180c/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">how long to cook pork chops in oven at 180 degrees celsius</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">. </span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">4. Grilling:</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Grilling is a popular outdoor cooking technique that utilizes direct heat from charcoal or gas flames <br />below cooked food. For best results, preheat the grill for around 10 minutes before placing your food <br />on it and close the lid while grilling so that the heat is evenly </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2022/12/5-winter-meals-youll-love.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">distributed throughout your dish</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">. Generally, <br />cook meat and poultry on medium-high heat, while fish is best cooked on low. When done properly, <br />grilling imparts an incredibly delicious flavor to your dish—try it out next time you’re looking to host a BBQ!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">No matter which cooking method, proper seasoning is essential if you want great-tasting food. <br />Experiment with different herbs and spices to find the perfect combination that suits your taste buds. <br />With practice and patience, soon enough, you will be able to whip up unique dishes in no time at all! So <br />get creative in the kitchen and start creating delectable meals today.</span></p>Jordan Cannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13877737847441670781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-64875478200365975512022-12-11T14:32:00.004-08:002022-12-11T14:33:40.035-08:00How To Create The Best Birthday Cake<p> </p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-39171911-7fff-55f2-02e6-42fee3ba868f" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Baking the perfect birthday cake doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might initially expect, as this guide <br />contains some of the best tips and tricks that you can make the most of to ensure you can craft the most <br />amazing centerpiece for your special day. So, what are you waiting for? Read on to discover more!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: medium none; display: inline-block; height: 891px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="891" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/mnCw6o7U9q4G4C_ZV_rsoXTAiT-7fYChakUdCBgbwhTVLXcIhu21xGu7ikyIrtEMCbct0YYGNNPG7r4Wq5hpI4_bTWznx42ouvG0e6fKTkMvX02Ln3Hf12yBo3jkBGWiL8OLPgJ42D8vJL6ecVZrupBSZ8-5UohGzubU4N6easRyA4cWj__8J4rhlIWPxQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-shot-of-a-cake-4959709/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Image Source - Pexels </span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Choose Your Sponge Flavor </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">The base of your cake will contribute massively towards the overall taste and aesthetic, so it’s vital that <br />you can choose the right sponge flavor if you want a delicious birthday treat. There are so many different <br />sponge flavors for you to choose between, including but not limited to: </span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Red velvet - chocolate style cake traditionally red from raw cocoa, but nowadays the color is <br />achieved through beetroot juice or artificial food coloring. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Vanilla - a light, airy sponge with a gentle flavor that pairs well with almost every topping type. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Chocolate - a deluxe, deep brown sponge that’s super indulgent. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Carrot - an interesting mix of flavors (including carrot), with its own unique texture.</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">And so much more!</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">If you’re unsure about what sponge flavor you need for your birthday cake, then have a little think about <br />your own unique preferences. What’s your favorite cake type? How long do you want to spend baking? <br />How much are you willing to spend on ingredients? All of these influencing factors can help you to make <br />the right decision for your birthday cake base. It may also be helpful to have a little look into what's <br />trending in the world of cake right now, as experts like </span><a href="https://ocnjdaily.com/anne-deane-discusses-trend-baking-decorating-products/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Anne and Carl Deane</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> can help you to bake the <br />most stylish birthday cake around. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Start Your Decorations </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Once you’ve baked your sponge and it’s all cooled down ready for icing, it’s time to start thinking about <br />what decorations you’d like to add. Cake decorating is often much more time consuming and complex <br />than the act of cake baking, so make sure you give yourself a good few hours to complete your <br />decorations. It’s likely that you’ll begin with an icing base to build from, so choose your icing flavor and<br />icing type. From indulgent buttercream to rich ganache, </span><a href="https://tastessence.com/types-of-icing-for-cakes" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">there are so many icing options</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> to help you take <br />your birthday cake to a whole new level. It’s a good idea to cover your entire cake in icing, as this will <br />make it much easier to decorate further, while helping to keep your birthday cake fresher for longer, too. <br />Add a few extra finishing touches to your cake that help it to stand out from the crowd - this will likely <br />depend on your skill level, as decorating isn’t easy, but with the right equipment you have a good shot <br />at getting an attractive end result. Use piping bags to create icing flowers, and use things like </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2011/10/strawberries-and-cream-cake.html?m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">fresh fruit</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">, <br />candy or chocolate, too. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Don’t forget to add your candles to your birthday cake when it’s all ready to go! Good luck with your <br />baking project. </span></p>Jordan Cannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13877737847441670781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-33291118002430360192022-12-11T14:29:00.005-08:002023-07-05T16:12:18.008-07:00How to Live a Healthy Life During the Winter<p> </p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-bedfee22-7fff-9568-7f70-b09f8b44a382" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: medium none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/2KbK9bEHQyI0Bd0cm1uncIUP1XjqbMKUYZW5081_msvzrdXGYNVl7PKk4mUTTCKdbRu4IYUy_jtPOvtGWlENls91rqszmV4fwkb2PrH0JHnicD43XBXyvIZKajTQvh07LufIL8jAabqpBCZ-KK7AhZwGZZxBrjzrCPcr5iYtTQiqL151dA7ZKVVJEFA-7A" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/jkDLNDGougw" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Image Credit </span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">The winter can be cold and inhospitable; it can also be tough to stay healthy thanks to winter cravings <br />and changes in the body; that said, creating a healthy lifestyle, eating plenty of fish, and planning your <br />meals are one of the best ways to stay healthy and nourished in the winter. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Flight Flu With Food </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">The flu is pretty much guaranteed in winter; that’s why clinics and medical staff make a point of rolling <br />out the flu jab for vulnerable people. Whether you receive the jag or not, it makes sense to eat lots of <br />healthy food as this can support your immune system and help you recover faster. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">The </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2022/12/how-you-can-get-back-to-living-after.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">immune system</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> is not like the circulatory system or the digestive system; in other words, it is not <br />an interconnected thing that you can locate, but it is still a system of cells and tissue that detect threats <br />to the body; you can support the cells with fruits, fish, and leafy greens in winter. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Eat Plenty of Fish</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Amino acids are the building blocks of life; the body uses these to create proteins that support the <br />immune system and much more. If you want to support your immune system in the winter, you can <br />eat foods that contain high quantities of amino acids, such as food with plenty of fish.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Fish is the number one way to support your immune system in winter; quality fish from </span><a href="https://www.premiercatch.com/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Premier Catch</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> <br />contains key amino acids for your diet, but it also contains A vitamins, B vitamins, and omega-3 to <br />improve brain function and skin quality. Fish also makes a delicious meal for all.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Eat Five a Day </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Staying healthy during the winter or in any season is easy when you eat your five a day. The World Health <br />Organisation recommends eating around 400 grams of fruits and vegetables every day to give your body <br />the nutrition it needs to function properly and avoid common illnesses. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Some of the most common illnesses in the winter are the common cold, influenza, and pneumonia, all of <br />which can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle that contains plenty of fruits and vegetables. <br /></span><a href="https://www.womanandhome.com/health-and-wellbeing/five-a-day-health-benefits-337014/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Eating five a day</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> is a simple dietary formula that supports a healthy system.<br /><br /></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Avoid Comfort Eating </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">In winter, the days become shorter, and the temperatures drop substantially; this has an effect on the<br />body, causing sleep patterns to change as well as dietary requirements; you might find that you are <br />putting on some extra weight at the same time you might crave some fatty foods. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">This is perfectly normal, but there are some simple ways to avoid comfort eating and maintain a healthy <br />diet. Of course, you will want to maintain a healthy diet throughout the day, but if you feel like snacking <br />in-between meals, try drinking some milky tea or eating some soup instead. <br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-fd62bb55-7fff-c2d1-29ee-55e8a0265301" style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cooking comfort foods is an important aspect of the winter diet. Comfort food is like a hug for the soul, and it is behind most winter weight gain situations. Thus, if you are craving the comfort of rich and high-calorie Grandma’s recipes, you may be pleased to know that </span><a href="https://seaislenews.com/tamme-mccauley-discusses-reinvent-grandmothers-favorite-recipes/" style="background-color: white; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tamme McCauley</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> has got a few ideas on how to make your favorite comfort foods healthy. </span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br /></span></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Meal Planning<br /></span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Planning your meals in the winter is an excellent way to maintain your health and weight over the festive <br />season. Snacking and unplanned eating is where you accumulate calories, but you can control your diet <br />more easily with a schedule for meals and some prepared in the freezer. </span></p>Jordan Cannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13877737847441670781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-81552805925029693102022-12-06T22:40:00.003-08:002022-12-06T22:41:39.218-08:00How You Can Get Back to Living After Being Ill<p> </p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-70608e0c-7fff-19b0-08ac-93d8547b7492" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: medium none; display: inline-block; height: 484px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="484" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/PusYEbG_zSqrkH8D2R1NLPzl5Dc3mrNPrX7mSzLQ4l_2Ej8VoLj54eGe-1ElseQ8he9iu3yF8qli0ooCfmX5ROzHaKjjs5lX1WpLWNQ--QC7ca5JsfQYHoPBDCNzgAIGK2Jhty5RGdan493EvwFOEMGCLxl7sxheVibBSFDBTU6XUTawZ06Qp-8LA_FkRg" style="margin-left: -159.03px; margin-top: 0px;" width="942.0592383638929" /></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><br />Woman standing with outstretched arms - Image Courtesy of </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-in-white-long-sleeve-shirt-standing-near-white-and-gray-house-during-daytime-103127/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Pexels</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">It can be quite a challenge to get back to living the way you are used to after being ill. Long- COVID <br />is a perfect example. But there are some tried and tested methods that will help.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Get Your Finances Back on Track</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">No one should feel bad about being in debt. When you think about credit cards, most people live in debt. <br />But a lot of debt is guaranteed to make your life hard. And having a lot of debt not only hurts your finances <br />but also hurts your standard of living, limits what you can eat, and makes you anxious and stressed out. <br />None of these will help you get better as you </span><a href="https://www.salinastriallaw.com/contact-us/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">start your recovery</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">. So make it a top priority to pay off your <br />debts, and you'll have some further peace of mind later.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Embrace Your Loved Ones</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Family members and friends can only carry so much of your serious problems, like being addicted to <br />painkillers, before they have had enough. So it's a good thing if you're still talking. But even if you aren't, <br />if you are committed to changing your life, your friends and family will be glad to see you again. But know <br />that it can take time to build trust after really bad behavior. But if you stay true to yourself and start over, <br />anything is possible on your new journey ahead.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Get Back to Living with the Things You Enjoy</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Having a job is a great way to keep your mind off your worries and get back on track where money is <br />concerned. However, in your spare time, when you finish work and when you start again, you can be <br />distracted by very bad ideas. Some of these are wallowing in the past, problems with </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2020/03/3-tips-for-staying-motivated-when-youre.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">staying motivated</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">, <br />and worrying about things that might or might not happen. So, to fill your hours and make your life more <br />enjoyable, you should do something you love.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Try to Keep Busy with Work</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Getting a job gives you the stability you need to get your life back in order. But if you have a mental illness <br />or an addiction, you might be out of work for some time. And long breaks between jobs make it much <br />harder to find a new one. You can volunteer to help people, do freelance work online, or go to school to <br />learn new skills. Getting back into employment lets you focus your best skills toward something you <br />appreciate, so you can go back to work and earn.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Know When to Ask for Help</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">It's never easy to ask for help because you have to admit that you have a problem. But it's the most i<br />mportant thing you can do to make your life better. No matter where you live, you can get professional <br />help. No matter where you live, there are many places where you can get </span><a href="https://www.priorygroup.com/priory-treatment-programmes/what-to-expect-from-rehab" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">private rehab</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> and counseling. <br />But it's hard to know when to ask for help. Reach out for help if your work is affected, if your emotions<br />are all over the place, or if you have depression or anxiety.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Summary</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">You must take your time when trying to get back to living standards after an illness. First, address <br />finances to ease the burden, do the things you enjoy, and don't be afraid to seek help.</span></p><br /><br />Jordan Cannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13877737847441670781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-51211480076797703982022-12-03T23:08:00.002-08:002022-12-03T23:09:22.912-08:005 Winter Meals You'll Love<p> </p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-8764455d-7fff-2f2b-6a67-758552f7b37e" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: medium none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/D_MaNS3SXl5ajBNxPQ6nNsyiI3Quu73THY-W_VOgHJz0VydrT5HmN2L5caZlmpTVyJ1YkRH8V567iWC8Mj8aNJf2BvkweNELu1DpBtMPtErtznJpZWfWIEVYuli03Bqy6oQ1NTxpr1aLf2gIc2hPD6Uiq6bnfm4nG8SAe6xsu7FyXQkEl1Zzzxnr4MDEZg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/llLttk4TgT4" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Image Credit </span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Who said winter was boring? In fact, winter can be quite existing, especially when you consider the <br />delicious foods that are on the menu. Read on to find out more about winter warmer foods that excite <br />the taste buds and tug on the heartstrings. Read on and find some nice recipes. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Winter Soups</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">The best winter warmer has to be hearty soup which comes in many varieties and is perfect at </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2022/11/fun-ways-to-stick-to-diet.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">any time</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> <br />of the day. Some popular winter soups include lentil soup, minestrone soup, and vegetable broth, all of <br />which are simple to make and delicious to eat on cold winter evenings. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">It’s best to use fresh ingredients when making winter soup; for lentil soup, you will need a bag of red <br />lentils along with potatoes, carrots, and ham hock unless you are vegan. All you need to do to make <br />soup is put the vegetables in the pot with some stock and boil them, then blend them. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Winter Stews </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">If you are looking for a slightly more substantial meal this winter, look no further than a winter stew. As <br />with winter soups, winter stews contain a range of fresh vegetables and are very easy to make; they can <br />also be stored in the fridge or freezer for weeks or months, holding flavor. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">To make a winter stew collect the vegetables needed; these include potatoes, carrots, onions, herbs and <br />seasoning, and vegetable stock. Put all of the vegetables in the pot and heat them until they simmer; add <br />the flavors and cover the pot. After ten minutes, the stew is ready to eat. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Casseroles </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Again, casseroles are very simple to make and perfect for the winter season. To make a casserole, you <br />will need a casserole dish and a recipe. Find some excellent recipes for casseroles and more from<br /></span><a href="https://retailworldmagazine.com.au/coles-makes-dinner-quick-and-easy/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Coles Magazine recipes</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> that contains some exciting winter ones. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">A casserole is made in layers; you will have to layer the casserole bowl with the ingredients you choose;<br /> this often means a layer of vegetables, followed by a layer of cheese or layers of mash. Find a recipe that <br />suits you the best and make plenty for your loved ones. Store it in the freezer. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Sausage and Mash </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/bangers-and-mash" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Sausage and mash</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> come from the UK and have become a worldwide favorite over the years. Sausage <br />and mash are simple and delicious; it’s good for the taste buds and the shopping budget making it the <br />perfect meal to make this winter. This meal is also suppler simple to make.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">To make sausages and mash, you first need to buy the right sausages; this is an important factor <br />because sausages vary widely in quality. If you can, talk to the seller about their quality before you buy <br />them, you might ask where they originate. The mash is also easy to make. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Chocolate Pudding </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Don’t forget about dessert, especially when you are feeling a little uninspired because of the weather <br />outside. Chocolate pudding is an excellent choice of dessert for a Sunday meal or a special dinner <br />over the festive season. Consult a popular recipe book to make the best dessert. </span></p>Jordan Cannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13877737847441670781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-72972443866667992332022-11-25T22:11:00.003-08:002022-11-25T22:13:15.147-08:00Fun Ways to Stick to a Diet<p> </p><p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-9a1a3184-7fff-a13b-9775-42d52ecbf9fc" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Sometimes just the word diet is enough to turn you off. It has negative connotations of feeling hungry to <br />eating things that taste like cardboard. This is obviously not going to do you any favors. The thing is, <br />dieting doesn't always have to be so difficult. If you are a little </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2021/07/how-to-get-creative-in-kitchen.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">creative </span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">and prepared to think outside the <br />box a bit, then you can make it more endurable. The good news is that there are many ways to make your <br />diet a lot more fun, and if it's fun, you are far more likely to succeed in your weight loss goals. So, let's <br />take a look at some of them:</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="border: medium none; display: inline-block; height: 412px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="412" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/TnNvjEqKXqyXxlz1j4CHQ6EnTVb58Pn2uPwXdh89chnWFw0FDiBuXdcHs_9PBv7xmRF4Aw9JpJoTC2eOq8MDk8WrmroGW-oKz1hO0mxK7cDoa-2KYamSs2jzCpsGFpanPHPmH1z7zSbr5hZqyQPKPeif06LtTo_9yE7vNwnfA7Atmy5XxDwJFghFGfObzg" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/vegetables-fruits-food-ingredients-1085063/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Pixabay</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Try New Things</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">How many of you go to the fruit and vegetable aisle and always buy the same old things? Well there is a <br />wide range of fruit and </span><a href="https://alliancebioversityciat.org/stories/more-thousand-vegetables-many-them-forgotten#:~:text=A%20recent%20study%20by%20Bioversity,growth%20forms%2C%20are%20cultivated%20worldwide." style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">vegetables </span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">that you have never tried out there. Why not pick something unusual <br />up, or better still, get the kids to pick some if you have them? Whatever you get, find a few recipes and <br />mix it up a bit. Also, why not try a few new things from the dieting ailse, or how about a little bit of <br />vegetarian food, or vegan food. Al these things can reduce that calorie count significantly. And you never <br />know, you might find that you really love it. A spit bean burger, for instance, can be a great alternative to a <br />beef burger.?</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Spice it Up</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Vegetables, for instance, don't have to be a dull affair. Try adding a few of your favorites to a wok with <br />some light-calorie cooking spray along with some common garden herbs and spices from your cupboard. <br />The result? Stress-free, low-calorie, great-tasting food. Another tip is to completely miss the meat and <br />carbs. With the right spices and vegetables, you honestly won't miss them</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Try the Diet or Vegetarian Ranges</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">When you go to a restaurant, you can always choose their diet ranges. There is always a vegetarian or <br />vegan option, for example. Vegetarian and vegan food tends to have a lot fewer calories in it than the <br />meat alternative. In fact, swapping to an entirely vegetarian diet can make it far easier to lose weight or <br />remain a healthy weight. Although you may feel that this is no fun, it could actually be a lot of fun. You <br />tend to have to be a lot more creative with vegan food, and you also end up experimenting with flavors <br />a lot more. When you go to a restaurant, you can also choose options like the</span><a href="https://fastmenu.org/pizza-hut-keto-options/" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> Pizza Hut Keto </span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">diet option. <br />So this means that you don't have to completely forgo fast food. You just need to pick the right things.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Drink More</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Instead of always having that roll or sandwich, have a drink instead. You should really try </span><a href="https://hub.jhu.edu/at-work/2020/01/15/focus-on-wellness-drinking-more-water/#:~:text=Science%20suggests%20that%20water%20can,to%20results%20on%20the%20scale." style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="-webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; background-color: transparent; color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">drinking water</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">. <br />However, if water bores you, you can always start out with fruit juices, milk or diet cola until you are ready to <br />cut down to water. Filing up on a liquid can take away those hunger pangs, and it will help you stick to your <br />diet. </span></p>Jordan Cannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13877737847441670781noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-58014571540509038832022-10-27T15:53:00.003-07:002022-10-27T15:53:32.141-07:007 Ways We Can Make Desserts “Healthier”<p> <img height="395" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/D9rfWgcUnZugL6d9WgbORojlkOwga0c_f-_yHSMqfizdt7F1He1NMxdi7vfLuZ4bnJjv9IlUt6e2dqaIkyzecELifw2dtYbLoi8CEvulJZtJHeUmfnFgdhvvoGQ0htnU0D2tUJb_ovc1ybytwSFlCKZiMVvvj3qRncDRz0u2ASMPwrwhvdoVgr-pZw" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="624" /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/pancakes-schaumomelette-omelette-1984716/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image - CC0 Licence</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dessert is, for so many of us, the reason we get through our mains. However, we've got to understand that dessert time is not the best for our bellies. It's a good idea to figure out little changes that can make your dessert healthier. With this in mind, here are a few things that can give your dessert an upgrade.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Infusing It</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many people try to infuse dessert with something healthier, like fruit, but some people like the idea of infusing their food with CBD oil. This is something that has been very popular in recent years. It's also important to note that CBD is different from THC, which are both components of the marijuana plant, and with THC, there are different levels, especially in the Delta strain. The different levels of Delta THC, such as </span><a href="https://www.3chi.com/blog/what-is-delta-9-thc-3chis-ultimate-guide/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Delta 9 THC</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, denotes a different strength, but if you want to upgrade your foods for health or to help you relax, you could certainly infuse it with CBD or THC. Be aware that THC is the compound that gets you high. If you're focused on your health, stick with CBD.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use a Different Flour</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is a wide variety of </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gluten-free-flours" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">gluten-free flours</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> out there that can give your dessert an upgrade. Some people like to eat gluten-free because it makes them feel better in themselves. Instead of using processed flour, you can go for almond flour or whatever suits your tastes. It's important to note that some people can easily digest gluten, but if you feel any symptoms of gluten intolerance, for example, feeling tired, headaches, or bloatedness, you could benefit from upgrading your flour.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add More Fruit</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A very simple way to make desserts healthier is to have more fruit in them. Of those, we have to bear in mind the sugar content of the dessert itself in comparison to the fruit, but there are things we can do that get the balance right, while giving you that sweet cake with a bit of naughtiness. For example, passion fruit is a very tasty fruit that can easily be scooped into vanilla ice cream. A very effective yet simple dessert that may give you the kick you need. It's vital to remember that when we are going for desserts that we only have a little bit of what you fancy. Some people don't know when to stop, but this is why we've got to think about eating to the point where we are satisfied, not full. Once you feel satisfied, put down the spoon or fork.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make Ice Cream With Frozen Fruit</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is a great tool to get children to eat more fruit. You can blend ice cream in with fruits, but you can also use fruits to make ice cream in itself, for example, frozen bananas that still have that texture of ice cream. You can also make desserts using avocado, as this adds a creaminess to it.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use Dark Chocolate </span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A great dessert that works well with avocado is blending avocado with dark chocolate, which creates a wonderful creamy mousse and it's full of good fats. In fact, if you are making cakes, swapping out milk chocolate for dark chocolate is a very simple way to increase your antioxidant levels. For those who are on a health kick, dark chocolate can be your saviour because it gives you the chocolatey hit you need, while also making the dessert feel a little bit naughty at the same time!</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cook With Natural Sweeteners</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many </span><a href="https://health.clevelandclinic.org/5-best-and-worst-sweeteners-your-dietitians-picks/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">natural sweeteners</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> out there. Natural sweeteners like honey or agave nectar are still loaded with sugar, but they have a few more health benefits. For example, honey is a natural humectant and can be very useful when you have a cold, but it's vital to remember that you can't just consume slice after slice of honey cake thinking it will kill your cold!</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use Coconut Oil Instead of Margarine</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A lot of people opt for unhealthy processed spreads that have a lot of oil so instead of opting for margarine you could use coconut oil which is full of good quality saturated fats, which we must note is not a bad thing anymore. In fact, when it comes to baking you should be using butter because </span><a href="https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/magazine/magazine_article/is-butter-really-back/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">butter is good for you</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and is back on the menu!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We can use some of these tricks to make our desserts healthier, but we have to remember that if we think we're going to go on a health kick by upgrading our desserts in some way, it would be like making </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2022/06/3-tricks-to-make-fast-food-healthier.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">fast food healthier</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: it isn’t possible! If you want to be healthier, the best thing is to reduce your sugar intake.</span></p><br />Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-48851787058094154912022-09-04T02:47:00.003-07:002022-09-04T02:47:41.099-07:00Ways to Ensure You're Eating and Drinking Healthy<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's no secret that eating and drinking healthy is essential for your overall health. But it can be tough to know where to start, especially if you're not sure what constitutes "healthy." The term "healthy" is relative, and what works for one person might not work for another. However, some general tips can help everyone make healthier choices regarding food and drink.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 401px; overflow: hidden; width: 602px;"><img height="401" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/mZLT9tTeSHYioi10FLNjrotBX8iuQRv6SYRySOEecqABftahbaBL5gRDETSdYZV51nN-9M7jK_Ms3-XaN3LL3Tbb9gnFJ_AXG2KNhFalOKDOnzCRK0-rlOS1qx2Qjqa4mYb_SwlmH-jzzckC_9yF0DU" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="602" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/green-apple-beside-of-two-clear-glass-jars-616833/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Via Pexels</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One way to ensure you're eating and drinking healthily is by making sure you're getting enough </span><a href="https://www.familyeducation.com/life/general-nutrition/why-fruits-vegetables-are-important" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">fruits and vegetables</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. It's recommended that adults eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. This can seem like a lot, but it doesn't have to be complicated! A serving of fruit is about the size of your fist, while a serving of vegetables is about the size of your cupped hand. So, if you have a big breakfast that includes a banana, an orange, and a side of spinach, you've already met your quota for the day!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another way to make sure you're eating and drinking healthily is by limiting your intake of processed foods and sugary drinks. Processed foods are often high in unhealthy fats, sodium, and sugar. They can also be low in important nutrients like fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Sugary drinks, such as soda, energy drinks, and sweetened coffee beverages, are also high in calories and can contribute to weight gain. Instead of processed foods and sugary drinks, opt for whole foods like fruits, vegetables, lean protein sources, and healthy fats. And instead of sugary drinks, choose water, unsweetened tea, coffee, or sparkling water. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Water is especially important because it helps keep our bodies hydrated and functioning properly. If you are drinking water out of a tap, make sure that it is from a safe source and that you are using a water filter to eliminate any contaminants. A while back, there was an issue about </span><a href="https://www.dolmanlaw.com/camp-lejeune-water-contamination-lawsuit/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">contaminated water at Camp Lejeune</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, so if you live in an area where the water is contaminated, it is best to use a filter.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another important way to make sure you're eating and drinking healthy is by paying attention to food and drink labels. Nutrition labels can help you make informed decisions about the foods and drinks you consume. They provide information about a product's calories, fat content, sodium levels, fiber content, and more. Use nutrition labels to help you limit your intake of unhealthy ingredients like saturated and trans </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2022/08/4-healthy-fats-great-for-your-body.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">fats</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, added sugars, and sodium.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finally, remember that moderation is key! You don't have to deprive yourself entirely of the foods and drinks you enjoy. Instead, make sure that you're consuming them in moderation and balance. For example, if you have a sweet tooth, satisfy it with a small piece of dark chocolate or some fresh berries instead of a candy bar or cake. And if you love salty snacks, reach for nuts or seeds instead of chips or pretzels. By making smart choices most of the time, you can still enjoy your favorite foods and drinks while maintaining a healthy diet overall!</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Following these tips will help set you on the right path to eating and drinking healthier! Just remember that everyone is different, and what works for one person might not work for another. The most important thing is to be mindful of what you're eating and drinking and to make choices that are best for your overall health!</span></p>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-5687571375123342872022-08-23T20:04:00.000-07:002022-08-23T20:04:11.481-07:004 Healthy Fats Great For Your Body<p> <img height="416" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/nryaNjMP6X2Tajc6EfW_ix972zHhwP1G58mrIVWznI4-zjnc8EQWcdxf4hEvsP58o8QMA8XN_5d8uNgeCnubU-vpIoOSK9gTuhzfW1h_NwUY17ghdfWuRbdR1jLMNHwz2Aer_mNbqN5WwJFs_ImhaoI" style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="624" /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo by </span><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/bowl-being-poured-with-yellow-liquid-33783/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pixabay</span></a><span style="font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a lot of fats in the world, but some are healthier than others. While we're starting to become more aware of what types of fats we should and shouldn't eat, it can still be difficult to know exactly which ones are healthy and which aren't. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So here's the scoop: there are four types of healthy fats that have been shown to have beneficial effects on your health and improve your overall well-being. Let's take a look at these four lovely little unsaturated fatty acids!</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Monounsaturated fat</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Monounsaturated fats are a type of fat that is found in foods like olive oi (see </span><a href="https://www.kynetonoliveoil.com.au/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kyneton Olive Oil</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">) , canola oil, avocados, and nuts. They have been shown to have many health benefits for the body, including decreasing your risk of heart attack and stroke.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They also help improve insulin resistance and lower cholesterol levels. This improves your overall heart health and reduces the risk of developing diabetes. Monounsaturated fats are also known to reduce inflammation in the body which can help reduce pain and stiffness in your joints as well as soreness after exercise or physical activity.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Polyunsaturated fat</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Polyunsaturated fats are great for your body and health because they help reduce inflammation, promote brain function, and lower cholesterol.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Polyunsaturated fats are considered good fats because they are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, obesity, and other chronic diseases. They are made up of two or more double bonds in the molecule's carbon chain. This means that polyunsaturated fats can be liquid at room temperature and have a low melting point.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many of the foods we eat contain </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-super-healthy-high-fat-foods" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">polyunsaturated fats</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">: fish, nuts, seeds, avocado, and olive oil. These fats play an important role in our bodies by controlling blood cholesterol levels and reducing inflammation throughout the body.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Omega-3 fatty acids</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Omega-3 fatty acids are great for your body and health because they help keep your heart healthy, reduce inflammation and help prevent cancer.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to be beneficial for the heart and cardiovascular system because they lower blood pressure, slow down plaque build-up in arteries and help reduce the risk of having a stroke or heart attack. They also have anti-inflammatory properties which can help reduce pain and swelling that can occur with inflammation.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Omega-3 fatty acids are great for preventing cancer because they help our cells communicate with each other, which helps to prevent abnormal cell growth that could lead to cancerous tumors forming in our bodies.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unsaturated fat</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unsaturated fats are beneficial to your body and health because they have been shown to improve cholesterol levels, </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2022/03/why-spicy-foods-can-be-great-for-your.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">reduce the risk of heart disease</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and help prevent inflammation. Unsaturated fats are those that contain a double bond between two carbon atoms. They are found in nuts, seeds, fish, avocado, and vegetable oils like olive oil or canola oil.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These fats do not cause a buildup of plaque in arteries as saturated fats do. Instead, unsaturated fats improve the cholesterol levels in your blood by transporting bad cholesterol away from your arteries and toward the liver where it can be broken down for elimination through bile acids.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They also help reduce inflammation by decreasing the production of cytokines (which cause inflammation). Unsaturated fats also decrease platelet aggregation which is another way these fats prevent inflammation from occurring within the body.</span></p>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-64517840769556451472022-06-28T16:25:00.002-07:002022-06-28T22:02:24.505-07:003 Tricks To Make Fast Food Healthier For You<p> </p><br id="docs-internal-guid-a2341d35-7fff-de79-ff89-c678942a36c4" /><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/cHKuJ24wCIMLMI07bgJQABkHpGx405FiPumizWMsDCBGlfYV6XEtBvdSxq_RuTOtA66ONyJef0PRc5ZNU_yyqyG7ug8frX7EEVwIzMhA8uaj3Wo3vDYYSi3t_lICdY30YyTMt0nNWMmS0G70rQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/photo-of-juicy-burger-on-wooden-surface-1639565/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image Link (CC0 License)</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Before we dive into things, here’s a little disclaimer for you all to read:</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Traditional fast food places will never be ‘healthy’. They’re not designed to provide you with </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2022/02/5-foods-to-add-to-your-diet-for-optimal.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">healthy meals</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and you shouldn’t expect them to. As a result, we’re not supposed to eat out at fast food joints all the time. They should be a one-off thing we enjoy now and then! </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Having said that, there are ways you can make fast food healthier for you. Remember, this won’t make it the healthiest thing in the world, but it can stop the food from being absolutely terrible. This way, you can enjoy your little treat without feeling as guilty as you normally would. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So, what exactly can you do? Here are three tricks to try the next time you order food: </span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ask for no salt with your fries</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’re ordering fries from a fast-food restaurant, ask the people if they can give you them without any salt. Some places can do this, but others might not - it depends on how they cook the fries. Usually, most places will cook them and then add a load of salt after to make them taste nicer.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The problem is they add too much salt, making these fries insanely bad for you. If you get them with no salt, you </span><a href="https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/sodium/how-to-reduce-sodium" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">lower the sodium content</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the meal, making it better for your heart. </span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Order pizza without the cheese</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This may seem blasphemous to a lot of you, but ordering pizza without cheese is a great way to make it healthier. There are plenty of </span><a href="https://www.gosarpinos.com/ " style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">pizza places open late</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, making this fast food one of the most popular evening snacks. You feel peckish in the evening, so you order a nice big pizza. It tastes amazing, but all of the melted cheese is super bad for you. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For starters, the place might use really poor-quality cheese that’s high in fat. Then, it melts and you get all the fat and oil on there mixing together. It really is a recipe for cholesterol! Instead, have a marinara pizza - which is just a pizza with tomato sauce and no cheese. You can add toppings if you want, or put some on at home. You still get a delicious pizza, but without all the added fat and oil. </span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don’t ask for sauces</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This trick mainly applies to things like burgers, but it can apply to other types of fast food as well. Basically, when you get a burger, you have something that’s not crazily unhealthy. Sure, the burger is quite fatty and greasy, but it isn’t the worst thing in the world to eat. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The issue is when you start adding everything to the burger. Mainly, you get loads of really fatty sauces full of things that aren’t good for you. If you stop asking for sauces and get things plain, it will be way healthier. Then, you can add your own sauce at home, using low-fat and healthier versions. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">See, it’s not impossible to take your favorite fast food meals and make them just a little bit healthier. You still get the pleasure of eating a nice treat, but without all the added guilt after. </span></p>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-61676574698671472412022-03-18T20:46:00.003-07:002022-03-18T20:46:32.091-07:00Why Spicy Foods Can Be Great for Your Health<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spicy foods aren’t for everyone, but there are more benefits hidden below their surface than you might realize. So whether you’re a spice lover or someone who just can’t handle the heat, we’re going to take a closer look today at what spicy foods can do for your health and why they’re so good for it. So if you want to learn more about that, read on now.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It Can Combat Sugar Cravings</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the most simple ways in which spicy </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2022/03/how-to-get-bigger-audience-for-your.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">food</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is good for you is in the way in which it stops you from craving other foods. Research has shown that when you eat spicy foods, you’re less likely to consider sweet foods filled with sugar afterwards. If you’re looking to cut back on your sugar consumption and make your diet healthier, this’ll help you out a lot.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A 13% Lower Incidence of Heart Disease</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There’s also been research to show that people who eat spicy foods on a regular basis are less likely to suffer from heart disease and experience strokes in life. That research found a 13% decrease. It might not sound like much but if spicy foods really are behind the difference, it’s pretty impressive. So maybe eating spicy foods should be part of your plan for a healthier heart.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/FBU0IihfNXGAtt4nC4Laq1hC85ZmFAPXvT0p05w5uXzSqrAeGA-m-SG1MxcI6TgnPeIYkA79IewjdTnErVKsTUNkk1STNv5XRgb9hoiuGupmv1sENDZ2ZqRUM6cWEWSPBCW4jijq" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pixabay.com/p-931867/?no_redirect" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image Source - CC0 License</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They Can Combat Inflammation in the Body</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Inflammation is a problem for a lot of people in a lot of different ways; there’s no doubt about that. A lot of us experience inflammation in the gut and spicy foods are believed to be particularly good at helping to prevent that kind of inflammation. So it might be a good idea for you use spicy foods to your advantage if you’ve had issues with inflammation in the past.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It Speeds Up Your Metabolism</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the things that spicy foods tend to do is speed up your metabolism. That’s something that helps you to process foods faster and it allows people to lose weight more easily too. People with slow metabolisms tend to store fat more easily and struggle harder to lose it. So maybe the key to weight loss is a </span><a href="https://www.ajinomotofoods.com/news/headline-for-news-story-or-press-release-3/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Texas chili bowl</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and other spicy dishes.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cumin and Turmeric Offer Antioxidant Benefits</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some of the spices that are often found in hot foods are known to provide very specific health benefits, specifically cumin and turmeric. That’s because they contain </span><a href="https://www.healthyfood.com/advice/a-guide-to-antioxidants/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">antioxidants</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> which can help the body in many ways and help to keep cells in the body healthy. They’re key spices in all kinds of curries ans many Indian dishes. It’s another good reason to try out Indian cuisine and to cook with spices such as these.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As you can see, there are so many health benefits that come with eating spicy foods. Maybe you’ll want to try to get more of these foods into your diet now that you’ve read how effective they can be at protecting your health and keeping your body in good shape going forward.</span></p>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-39810611234891107152022-03-16T17:25:00.004-07:002022-03-16T17:25:46.700-07:00How to Get a Bigger Audience for Your Food Blog<p> <img height="401" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/bt-f4Q-EpdylJMezFbmh1TPCIMcT_ZCSioBocJnH3GEpkcadJKwtkxa1AZn2trV0CnZ3B4R992efzp7nOUoRjda8UmVfbd5cEFlLM-ccweaFY6Av1EvR4XK1gPyonIFCKCPVdPCV" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="602" /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/vegetables-herbs-aperitif-shell-2410768/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pixabay - CCO Licence</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once upon a time, it was really easy to get traffic for your food blog because there was not that much competition around., In 2022, things are very different and there are literally thousands of bloggers out there competing for the same market.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That doesn’t mean that you cannot be successful as a food blogger, but it does mean you will need to make a bigger effort to grow your audience. Below are a few things that will help you with that.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Focus on photography</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it comes to </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2020/02/so-you-want-to-be-food-blogger.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">food blogging</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, pictures are really important. The more appetizing your culinary creations appear, the more likely it is that people will click on them, and visit your website for the recipe. A good camera and a few </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1hMKy3-4eU" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">food photography tricks</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> will have your traffic soaring in no time at all.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ensure your blog is available globally</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By using a host that makes it easy to publish </span><a href="https://nestify.io/wordpress-hosting/?aff_id=12308" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">WordPress in Amazon's local regions</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and by producing content that will appeal to the tastes of the people outside of your own area, you can tap into the global market and increase your readership more effectively. After all, the more people who can see your blog, the more reader you can wow with your amazing content.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use descriptive titles</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Using more descriptive titles is a good way to entice readers into clicking on your links, They’re much more likely to want to see what your “Creamy Chicken Delight” is about than they are your “Chicken BVreast with Mushroom Sauce” right, so what you can to tantalize their tastebuds using just a few words and you should see more clicks coming your way.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Guest post</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you want to increase the traffic to your food blog, a really good way of doing so is by guest positing a recipe or article on another food blog in a related niche, or even in a lifestyle magazine or blog - basically, publish your writing anywhere people who are interesting in food might be, include a link to your blog and let them come find you.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Focus on what your audience wants</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You might love posting recipes for fried chicken, but if the stats show that your users are more interested in learning knife skills or baking cakes, for example, it is far better to focus on those topics. Doing so will keep your readers coming back for more, sharing your content on social media, and ultimately encouraging new people to come and see what you are up to too.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Host a giveaway</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If all else fails, hosting a giveaway where people can win cookware, cookery classes free cupcakes, or whatever, is a great way to encourage more people to subscribe to your blog, share links and read your stuff. Everyone loves a freebie, right? </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Growing the audience for your food blog will take time and dedication, but it absolutely can be done and by taking the above actions, you will be able to reach your goals that bit sooner. </span></p>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-62062677179306165642022-03-16T17:24:00.003-07:002022-03-16T17:24:36.449-07:00Delicious Asian Dishes That Are Perfect For Post-Workout Meals<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Post-workout meals are so important because you need to replenish your body and give it everything it needs to repair your muscles. If you don't eat right, you will never meet your fitness goals. The problem is, post-workout meals can quickly get boring. You're so focused on getting enough protein and cutting out fat, you fall into the trap of eating boring foods that are simply for fuel. This often makes it harder to keep up with your diet.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/pgyIKjeYY6rPesKmYIHA-vQHYCj9fK036e-Cv6wdFbNRmp7HGn6egPtxwgUqbMFiBRy42p0fcqcJ1wkJ1JWI11NKdu3H3OGSENyVyQ--S3QL9TrGVWlvfnTD8zhQ3_9J_49s3PSK" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/food-sushi-seafood-japan-oriental-3581341/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image Source - Pixabay CCO License</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The good news is, healthy, nutritious food doesn't have to be boring. Asian cuisine is a great source of inspiration because there are lots of dishes that are packed with protein and healthy ingredients. Plus, Asian cuisine is known for being flavorful and exciting, and many of the dishes are easy to cook. These are some of the best Asian dishes for a post-workout meal.</span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 20pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 23pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gyudon Beef Bowl</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gyudon is a Japanese dish that consists of thinly sliced beef and rice. It's a very simple dish, but it's so satisfying and delicious. The beef is cooked in a sweet soy sauce and the rice is usually topped with some pickled ginger. This dish is an excellent source of protein and carbs, making it perfect for a post-workout meal. It's also a much healthier way to eat beef when compared with a burger or a steak. Try this </span><a href="https://norecipes.com/gyudon-beef-bowl-recipe/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gyudon recipe</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and it will transform the way that you see post-workout nutrition. If you want to make it healthier you can swap out the rice for brown rice or even buckwheat noodles.</span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 20pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 23pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Donburi Bowl</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Donburi is a Japanese rice bowl dish that can be made with a variety of different ingredients. The most common donburi dish is </span><a href="https://www.justonecookbook.com/oyakodon/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">oyakodon</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, which is chicken and egg over rice. This dish is an excellent source of protein, and it's also very filling. You can make donburi with any protein that you like, so it's very versatile. This dish is also perfect for meal prep because you can make a big batch and then have it all week. This basic Donburi recipe will help you get started, but don't be afraid to experiment.</span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 20pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 23pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sushi</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sushi is a great post-workout meal because it's packed with protein and healthy omega-three fatty acids. It's also very low in calories, making it a great option if you're trying to lose weight. Sushi is very easy to make, and there are endless possibilities for different combinations. You can use any type of fish or seafood, and there are endless possibilities for fillings. People are often afraid to make their own sushi because they think that it is too difficult. But even though it is hard to master, you can </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2012/02/homemade-sushi.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">make basic sushi</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on your own quite easily.</span></p><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 20pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 23pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chicken Larb</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chicken larb is a Thai dish that is made with minced chicken, herbs, and spices. It's a very flavorful dish, and the chicken is usually cooked in a wok. This dish is an excellent source of protein, and it's also relatively low in calories. </span><a href="https://thewoksoflife.com/chicken-larb/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chicken larb</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is typically served with toasted rice, but you can also eat it on its own. This dish is perfect for a post-workout meal because it's packed with nutrients and it's very easy to make in big batches.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are so many delicious and healthy Asian dishes that make the perfect post-workout meal. These dishes are packed with protein and nutrients, and they're also very easy to make. So next time you're looking for something new to eat after your workout, try one of these dishes.</span></p>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-21363913454173348312022-03-10T19:40:00.004-08:002022-03-10T19:40:43.238-08:005 Easy Sleep Changes to Avoid Depression<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 484px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="484" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/uvsSWT7aHbWEUl6VI2XzFhy-Gh0pIQr2HiW7iBAtrzIloCbSVTu_NQAfbmjkZMc900aewae2sSb7AHokxEuuUSLKOHGSqs5GuV7u3PbNYCOSl2UYXrVWwiFMAd5BryvL9FWBtPcG" style="margin-left: -54.20529801324504px; margin-top: 0px;" width="732.4105960264901" /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Naked woman sleeping in white blankets - Image Courtesy of </span><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/bed-sleep-girl-asleep-945881/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 8pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pixabay</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not getting enough rest can cause many issues in your life. Lethargy and poor concentration, but mental health can also be affected. Fortunately, you can make easy sleep changes to avoid depression and anxiety.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cut Alcohol and Other Drugs</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alcohol is widely consumed on a social level. But alcohol is a stimulant that keeps your brain active. Therefore, it can cause havoc with your sleep patterns. On top of that, other drugs like cocaine take your energy and keep you awake when you should be resting. </span><a href="https://compassionbehavioralhealth.com/rehab-centers-in-hollywood-florida-258622/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rehab centers</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can help with the most pressing concerns. But you can make some changes to your life for better sleep by recognizing what is harming you. Reduce or completely stop drinking and taking illicit drugs, and your sleep patterns will reset themselves. It’s challenging but not impossible.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get the Best Mattress You Can</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Of course, the quality of your bed and mattress has a dramatic effect on your quality of sleep. Not only does a good mattress help with getting you to a restful state of sleep, but any physical issues like aches and pains will subside. However, there are many mattress types, and some people require soft, while others need a firm mattress. Take the time to visit a showroom to try out your new mattress since it can cost a substantial amount. Memory foam mattress toppers are an excellent temporary alternative if you cannot afford a brand new top-range mattress.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Plug Out the Noise</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For most people, external sounds can severely impact their quality of sleep. For example, if you have a leaking tap, a noisy neighbor, or a barking dog, trying to get to sleep can become a waking nightmare. Fortunately, most things can be resolved with positive action. But there’s the chance you are a light sleeper. Earbuds are a helpful tool for getting a good night’s </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2020/03/3-tips-for-staying-motivated-when-youre.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">sleep for motivation</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. You can get disposable earplugs for around the price of a couple of coffees. While they won’t drown out all sounds, they muffle the frequencies to prevent you from falling asleep. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Block the Light</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Like drowning out sounds, it’s possible you need a completely dark room to get a good sleep. While not everyone needs this, a dark room can help achieve REM sleep for dreaming. This is because your body is programmed to fall asleep at night. And for some, even the smallest amount of light can be a problem. However, you can remove most light easily with light-blocking blinds and curtains. These aren’t expensive, and you can get them online at reasonable prices. Further, sleep masks provide an additional supplement to blocking out extra light in your room.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep to a Routine</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One survey found that 35% of people don’t get enough sleep based on a schedule in the USA alone. Netflix, overworking, and family commitments contribute to this. But getting your eight hours per night is vital. You can succumb to some of the most severe conditions in life. These include risk of diabetes, stroke, and high blood pressure. So, first, </span><a href="https://eachnight.com/sleep/tv-in-bedroom/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">remove the TV</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from your room and don’t work on your laptop in bed. Try to go to bed at the same time each night and only use your bedroom for sleeping and intimate relationships. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Summary</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not getting enough sleep can cause severe issues like depression. However, you can help yourself by cutting drugs and alcohol, replacing your mattress, blocking light and sounds, and sticking to a regular sleep schedule with no distractions.</span></p><br />Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-44806992357613540562022-02-22T15:39:00.002-08:002022-02-22T15:39:14.710-08:005 Foods To Add To Your Diet For Optimal Health<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">There is an abundance of food that can help you achieve optimal health. However, there are a few foods that everyone should consider adding to their diets because they offer various health benefits, not just one or two. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are looking to improve your diet and consume more foods that can contribute to optimal health, here are the 5 best foods to consider.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 401px; overflow: hidden; width: 602px;"><img height="401" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/s51srX9kQsL5bILXDiR7tIR_DLsSwYjfWyxXC3ivocXG_Orhsd7G86XOXuGUIWr7xit8jM48-YBd22N52iEkQgYFCMAnCpCrEO5X7GYT3Sfs7_AxdQzOWTMyst0C050Gm3V04LFo" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="602" /></span></span><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/mediterranean-cuisine-eat-food-2378758/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mediterranean Cuisine Eat Food - Free photo on Pixabay</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salmon </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salmon is one of those </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2021/10/surprising-foods-that-you-need-to-try.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">surprising foods</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that can improve your eye health among other health benefits. It is rich in omega-3s, which can support a healthy heart, support brain function, and protect your body from external stressors.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Should you deal with eye issues, then as well as eating the right foods, you should ensure to use the right eye care. For example, wearing the right lenses will improve your vision, and using the right drops can help improve any issues you are dealing with. Using </span><a href="https://upneeq.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ptosis eyedrops</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can help if you are dealing with low-lying lids and want help to improve your vision. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dark leafy greens</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dark leafy greens are one of those foods that can be used in various ways for every meal, which makes them easy to consume. Thus, you can easily reap their benefits. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dark leafy greens - spinach, kale, collard greens, etc - are packed full of vitamin A, C, and calcium, which contribute towards good health. These nutrients can help to reduce the risk of cancers as well as protect the bones. They are an easy way to </span><a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/10-superfoods-to-boost-a-healthy-diet-2018082914463#:~:text=Dark%2C%20leafy%20greens%20are%20a%20good%20source%20of,swiss%20chard%2C%20kale%2C%20collard%20greens%2C%20or%20mustard%20greens." style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">boost a healthy diet</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and achieve optimal health. You can use them in:</span></p><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Smoothies</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Soups</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Salads</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Broths</span></p></li></ul><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Furthermore, they are easy greens to add to the side of your plate as a garnish.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nuts</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nuts are another super easy food to add to any meal and reap health benefits from. Hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, and pecans are the best to consume as they are full of plant protein. This can help vegetarians and vegans obtain more protein through a wholesome and easy food source. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can add them to the top of your meals, in smoothies, or eat them as a snack. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Legumes</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another food type to add to most meals and reap healthy benefits from are legumes. Whether you like kidney beans, peas, or chickpeas, all contain fiber, folate, and plant-based protein, which contribute to a healthy diet and can help to promote heart health. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Again, these can be added to soups, the sides of a meal, or in a sauce for an easy way to consume highly nutritious food. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whole grains</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whole grains are a great source of soluble and insoluble fiber, as well as B vitamins and minerals. All of which contribute to lowering the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cholesterol. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They are a great addition to bulk up any meal and make it more filling. Some great whole grains to consider adding to your diet, to reap the health benefits, include:</span></p><br /><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oatmeal</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bulgar</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Quinoa</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brown rice</span></p></li></ul><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These are a great substitute for less nutritious carbohydrates. </span></p>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-46118811121071831432022-02-17T14:56:00.001-08:002022-02-17T14:56:05.051-08:00Diet Hacks to Improve Your Life Today<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Being able to make the right changes in order to help you improve your life right now is really important, and you can achieve this by switching up your diet. Trying to make the right dietary changes to help you improve your life is so important, and there are a lot of ideas that will help you when it comes to making the right decisions here, and this is something you have to make the most of right now. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try to do as much as possible when it comes to finding the best diet hacks when it comes to improving your diet. There are a lot of things that you need to make the most of when it comes to improving your life and taking the right steps to enjoy your diet as much as possible. These are some of the key diet hacks that you should try to use to help improve your life today. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/W8zSG00epY6Lpz0sJBIt2Uz3h0HYTjv1QNwcLfJjLZU3QxEbqv1GpYaYebQjjOJSl2yQ8gBpqB6o1Upgw-CwhxDGU-dPMzcFgFkUl4pJvo-F6ZGyUFKiHc0F223UoHtNIXt8CjiQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/avocado-halves-cross-section-seed-2115922/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pixabay</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Plan Your Diet in Advance</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try to make sure you </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-diet-plans" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">plan your diet in advance</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in order to get the best possible results from this. There are so many different diet plans you can choose to follow these days, and it is important to make sure you make the best choices here. Whether you want to choose the keto diet, paleo diet, Atkins diet, or just come up with your own diet, it is important that you make sure you get this process right. You need to consider some of the best options you can use that will help you to achieve the right levels of success with this.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Experience New Cultures</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Being able to experience new cultures is one of the best ways of being able to improve your diet and improve your life in the process too. A lot of people associate dieting with boring eating habits, but this is far from true. Indeed, by incorporating new cultures and dishes into your diet you can make things more exciting. So looking at things like an </span><a href="https://spicecravings.com/milk-cake" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Indian milk cake recipe</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> would be the ideal place to begin when it comes to trying to add a bit of diversity into your diet right now. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Track Your Weight Loss Journey</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a lot of things that you need to get right when it comes to improving your diet and boosting your life as much as possible. </span><a href="https://www.verywellfit.com/ways-to-track-weight-loss-progress-1231581" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tracking your weight loss</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> journey is a great way of approaching your diet as it is an excellent motivator to help you stick with your diet and enjoy the benefits that come with it. Try to start tracking your weekly weight loss so you can see how successful your diet is proving to be. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Join a Group</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a lot of things that you can do to help you make the most of this, and one of the key things that will help you when it comes to improving your life and boosting your diet hacks is to make sure you join a group like Weight Watchers. Having an environment that is full of people with a similar outlook to you is so important, and there are a lot of ideas that you can use to help you make the most of this right now. Joining a group gives you access to information that can really help you, as well as putting you in contact with weight loss experts, not to mention people who are in the same situation as you, and this can be really useful.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cut Out Booze</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cutting out booze is one of the best ways of being able to improve your life and enhance your diet plans. Alcohol contains a lot of calories, and is one of the big reasons why a lot of people tend to put on weight. So, by cutting out the booze and trying to make sure you detox, you are making better decisions for your body that will help to improve your life in the process as well. </span></p><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a lot of things that you need to consider when you are looking to make your diet work for you. This is something that plays a massive part in allowing you to make your life better, and there are so many elements that will help you with this. </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2021/09/how-to-make-better-food-diet-choices.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Making better food and dieting choices</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a key part of the process when you are looking to improve your life and be healthier and happier as a result. There are many elements that can help you when you are looking to enhance your diet, and getting this right is so important. </span>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-19470515008319680952021-10-25T21:02:00.001-07:002021-10-25T21:02:24.872-07:00Going Healthy Will Lead To A More Flavourful Life<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You might think that </span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/14-ways-to-stick-to-a-diet" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">going healthy</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> will mean the end of eating foods filled with flavor. There is a common misconception that eating healthy will mean that your meals will be rather bland and tasteless. We’re pleased to say that this isn’t the case. Instead, it’s possible to get more flavour once you start eating meals that are good for you. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Why is this? Well, part of it is the impact that processed foods have on your tastebuds. Processed foods are packed full of sugar. So, once you remove these from your diet, you will be reducing your typical sugar intake by a significant amount. This means that your tastebuds will be better equipped to notice the natural sugars that are present in fruit and veg. As a result, you’ll find that healthy foods taste even better and heavily processed foods start to seem inedible. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To further illustrate this point, let’s explore some delicious food choices that are going to provide the health benefits you’ve been looking for. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 468px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="468" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/2NSuAVe7aezDO7w95r72J7mqJntNV-KPP-WV8nv0_yIVoMxaoEUnyoWgoMIL5VRhwG059D_D9CffXbeXQ4BBKqeKtf6_4xmTb4N5dOkgRUnG9xbnxiaoxyJ__WtnEEyQ4tPflT6F=s1600" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/assorted-sliced-fruits-in-white-ceramic-bowl-1092730/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pexels Source CCO License</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Delicious Baked Potatoes</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you are looking for a quick and easy healthy lunch treat, then we recommend that you do explore baked potatoes. Baked potatoes can be served with a wide range of dressings and salads to ensure that you get your greens and provide the health benefits that you are looking for. If you want to ensure that this is a healthy choice we recommend preparing your </span><a href="https://www.apinchofhealthy.com/air-fryer-baked-potatoes/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">potatoes in air fryer</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Research shows that these use far less oil compared to the more typical cooking options that you might have relied on in the past. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fajitas</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you interested in exploring a healthy Mexican dish? If so, then you could think about preparing some fajitas for your evening meal. Rather than opting to use chicken you can make fish fajitas with avocados. These taste delicious and provide various health benefits. They are also going to be a far more healthier option compared to fajitas that include grilled chicken. Another key benefit of fajitas is that they can be made and prepared quite quickly. You won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen preparing an evening meal like this. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Magnificent Muffins</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Alternatively, you might be thinking about a healthy sweet treat that you can enjoy. If so, then we recommend you consider exploring the option of spelt muffins. Spelt works similar to whole grain flour and as an extra benefit has a delicious nutty flavour. This means that they taste completely different from the typical muffin. You can add in whichever fruit you like too from raspberries to strawberries. These could be a great option for the whole family and a great way to treat yourself without needing to worry about accidentally slipping into a cheat day for </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2021/10/it-all-begins-in-gut-6-ways-to-improve.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">your diet</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We hope this helps you understand that there are some great foods filled with flavor that will be the perfect way to compliment a new healthier lifestyle. Once you explore some new recipes you’ll be amazed by some of the options. </span></p>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-14308770034723921212021-10-24T18:00:00.003-07:002021-10-24T18:00:27.264-07:00It All Begins in the Gut! 6 Ways To Improve It<p> <img height="325" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/BmUdBCGt37jvQe4erRmntbl1YYFtog-888i3CztxUd_YG21fqcyqJJDI8tIlUivpIT-rQnlnpeo51LD738YTBhb0w5xSeZ4SNJMRlNyw9N--xz8ZMjaVgbag2g79JJwS97frrXQk=s1600" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="624" /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/ibs-probiotic-gut-stomach-colon-5308379/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image - CC0 Licence</span></a></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gut health is a very hot topic these days. The gut microbiome has undergone a lot of research and has been found to be so much more important to our health and immunity than we realized, which is why everybody needs to know how to improve gut health. Here are a few things that everybody could do right away. </span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Change Your Diet</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you eat high quantities of processed foods and sugar, this is ripping away at your gut bacteria. It's important to increase your fibre intake. A variety of plant-based foods and fruits and vegetables high in fibre make a massive contribution to a healthy gut microbiome. Of the many </span><a href="https://kormacafe.com/pages/date-seeds-benefits" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">date seeds benefits</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> out there is an increase in digestion and gut bacteria and increasing your intake of fibre through dates or vegetables will really help.</span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take Prebiotics and Probiotics</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prebiotics and probiotics are a quick way to increase your gut bacteria. However, if you experience bacterial overgrowth, it's not a good idea to take probiotics. One of the best approaches to bypass this is to consume prebiotic foods, as they feed your gut bacteria. And there are a number of great foods out there that can help with this, such as garlic and leeks. Additionally, fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi can make a massive impact on your gut bacteria. </span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eat Slowly</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We need to promote digestion in any way possible. If we eat quickly, we are not allowing our digestive system to absorb nutrients. By chewing your food thoroughly and eating meals slowly, you will reduce discomfort, and maintain a healthy gut. One of the best practices to eat slowly is to put your foot down in between bites, rather than it being a race to the finish! </span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reduce Stress Levels</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you experience high levels of stress, it's going to wreak havoc on your entire body, as well as your gut. Partaking in healthy practices to lower your stress levels, such as using essential oils, walking, yoga, and meditation will help your </span><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviddisalvo/2019/05/20/could-stress-turn-our-gut-bacteria-against-us-new-research-looks-for-answers/?sh=1f82063147d0" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">gut bacteria</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. It's important for us to reduce stress levels regardless, but even for those people who are looking to improve their gut rather than their stress, they need to learn how to relax. </span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Check If You Have Food Intolerances</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you experience diarrhoea, acid reflux, or cramping, you could experience food intolerances. One of the best ways to see if you are intolerant is to eliminate a certain trigger food from your diet for 4 weeks to see if your symptoms improve. If you can identify certain foods that contribute to the symptoms you might see a big change in your digestive health. </span></p><br /><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sleeping Better</span></p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sleep is one of the biggest epidemics of the modern world. There are so many things that can impact our abilities to sleep well, and while you may be looking for </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2021/10/4-healthy-alternatives-for-eliminating.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the many alternatives</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> in a dietary sense, one of the most important things to improve your gut health is having good quality sleep. Good quality sleep is going to have a massive impact on your health, but having 8 hours of sleep a night is going to give your stomach a rest.</span>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-46514190205107656192021-10-13T17:41:00.003-07:002022-02-14T18:45:49.394-08:00Surprising Foods That You Need To Try Today<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">If there is one thing that we can all agree on, it is that we love to eat. Sure, we don’t always eat the best food for us but we do eat. One issue that we all come up against is food fatigue. What does this mean? We get bored from eating the same foods over and over again. With this in mind, we would like to suggest some other foods for you to try that might not be on the menu in your house at the moment.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 412px; overflow: hidden; width: 602px;"><img height="412" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/YmzbMqPuzFFlO-PLszrU7PI8URUF5V4bIUmI-jZWsV6dSnNHb9Fx4y7ktgGYwbtTO0ASCuYfVskEcEo6fxRuH-5mTA0OJASnhGLg7BP8lSAX9OLAGidUPw26V4fafaZcJ1FY9uEO=s0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="602" /></span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://pixabay.com/photos/vegetables-basket-vegetable-basket-752153/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> congerdesign from Pixabay </span></a></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fish</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If there is one item that is underrated in a lot of peoples homes, it is fish. Unfortunately, when it comes to fish, people tend to pick the same ones over and over again. One thing that you could discover is </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">how to make tender, juicy </span><a href="https://whatgreatgrandmaate.com/swordfish-steaks-with-creamy-lemon-basil-sauce/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">swordfish steak</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to spice up the menu. It might be worth your while discovering where the local fish market is set up. It is here that you can grab the fresher fish before it gets shipped off to the shops and supermarkets. Fishermen love selling directly to the public so don’t be afraid to get down there and grab some fish early. Try to think outside the box and discover some new ways to create a tasty fish dish that your family will love.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exotic fruit</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How much fruit and veg do you eat? Maybe it is a lot, maybe it is a little. What the amount is, you can add a little something by tossing some </span><a href="https://everintransit.com/exotic-fruits/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">exotic fruit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> into your diet. When we say exotic, we don’t mean that it needs to be so weird that you have no idea how to eat it. It can be as simple as kiwi fruit or as rare as Jackfruit. If you are not sure how you feel about adding new fruit to your diet, try one new piece a week. But only buy one of them. For example, if you decide that the fruit of the week will be dragon fruit, only buy one small dragon fruit. This way, if you try it and hate it, it will not be a huge waste of money. However, if you buy one small one and love it, you will know to add this to the list in future. </span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Local vegetables</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This might sound like an obvious one but it is very surprising how many people do not take advantage of what is available on their own doorsteps. There are so many varieties of fruit and</span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2017/09/tasty-healthy-veggie-recipes-that-will.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> vegetables</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, and there are plenty that come from your own area. If you head to the local farmers market, you will see that there are plenty of stalls that have local produce on them. Instead of mindlessly throwing it into the basket, ask the people who are selling it about it. They may have some interesting history and recipes to share with you. For example, there are potatoes in Northern Ireland called Comber Spuds that are considered the best potatoes for making potato bread. The locals often buy the potatoes to make their mash and chips for meals, and any that are leftover are turned into bread. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><h2 dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-f06a757c-7fff-a179-9bd8-f9e7116fde98" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 17pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Foods from other countries</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Trying to incorporate more fruit, vegetables, and other produce from your local area into your menu is an excellent idea. But, you may also want to look further afield for recipes that enable you to use these delicious local ingredients in new ways. Taking inspiration from other countries and adding recipes from around the world into your diet is an excellent way to beat food fatigue and introduce some fresh ideas into your cooking. As well as trying out new recipes for main meals from around the world, you can make your cooking even more interesting by experimenting with desserts and sweet treats from other countries. This </span><a href="https://www.maricruzavalos.com/mazapan-recipe/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #4a6ee0; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline;">mazapan</span></a><span style="color: #0e101a; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"> recipe is a great one to try if you have a sweet tooth and makes a great food gift too.</span></span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Vegan alternatives</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If there is one area of the food industry that is growing very quickly, it is the vegan food market. Once upon a time, the options for vegans were limited to what they could make from their own fresh food and beans. Now, there is a full range of alternatives that are allowing them to create meals that would rival a meat-eaters feast. If you haven’t tried any of the vegan alternatives, now is the time to do it. Supermarkets can run offers so you can grab some of the pieces for a bargain price. And, even if you don’t want to go full vegan, the benefits of swapping one meal out a week has shown to have a massive effect on your health and </span><a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/veganism-environmental-impact-planet-reduced-plant-based-diet-humans-study-a8378631.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the environment</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. You might be surprised by the taste of some of these foods, and even more surprised if you read the labels to discover that some big brands have been vegan for years.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And there you have it, some foods to add to your trolley that can shake up your meal times without being boring. Of course, if you try food and discover it is not for you, then don’t buy it again. And don’t buy food that you know that you are allergic to just to make mealtimes more interesting. But, we hope that this list has inspired you to make some mealtime changes.</span></p>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-56524607103780511552021-10-12T17:13:00.001-07:002021-10-12T17:13:01.428-07:004 Healthy Alternatives for Eliminating Cravings<p> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Who doesn’t love a good snack? Snack lovers are everywhere and unfortunately, one of the go-to snacks for anybody with the munchies is usually junk food. Junk food is essentially food that has low nutritional value. They’re mostly filled up with high levels of sugars, fat, and calories too. In general junk food is incredibly unhealthy and there is usually little value to them like fiber, vitamins, or even protein. While these taste so good, and they’re nearly addictive, they have so many harmful effects on the body such as cholesterol levels, potential heart diseases, and even diabetes.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While no one necessarily needs to avoid junk food, it’s important to recognize that junk food should only be consumed in moderation. However, it’s always best to switch to alternatives if possible. Alternatives to junk food have more nutrition, fewer calories, and they can be just as tasty too! Here are some tips and ideas for learning</span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2021/09/how-to-make-better-food-diet-choices.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">how to make better food and diet choices</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> but picking healthy alternatives to eliminate junk food cravings.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 343px; overflow: hidden; width: 602px;"><img height="343" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/OTpJXF4nmylISpZ6-pKWGd9WYvsx8Xco4QS9Z6c3eqTOQZsqnaZ6emMVFoIYGChyN_7Z7hJNaX2cGdcEmIWstJ3b5P-suXvHmFQPHIChSNKP8n-VZufLjpeZBhGyMkmWuS-xRkQ3=s0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="602" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/appetizing-ripe-raspberries-and-blueberries-in-bowl-5945615/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image credit</span></a></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fresh popcorn instead of chips</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While many people know popcorn for it being sold in movie theaters and little brown sachets for the microwave, popcorn can be very healthy. You’ll want to avoid the microwavable popcorn as this is filled with additives and they’re about as unhealthy as chips. However, stove popped popcorn, just the corn kernels themselves, are healthy and filled with vitamins. Plus they have fewer calories in them too. While butter does taste nice on popcorn, you can switch it out with some nutritional yeast instead.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Switch out smoothies for milkshakes</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Milkshakes are lovely, refreshing, and oh so sweet, but so far fruit smoothies. If you’re craving something cold and sweet, then smoothies can really get rid of the craving. Smoothies also help with dehydration as the fruits themselves within the smoothie contain a lot of water. There are plenty of recipes for smoothies, and you can even throw in some veggies as well for that extra bit of protein.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make your own bread</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You may be shocked to find out the number of additives that are in store-bought bread. It’s best to make your own at home with a</span><a href="https://sugargeekshow.com/recipe/fast-bread-recipe/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">bread loaf</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> recipe</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. That way, you’ll be able to monitor what goes into the recipe. This can be excellent for cutting down on calories too since store-bought bread is usually high in sugars and calories.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Skip out on soda and get sparkling water</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For many people who are wanting to have a healthier lifestyle, dropping soda is going to be one of the best moves that you do. Soda is filled with so much sugar, questionable additives, and everyone knows how ridiculously unhealthy they are. If you love your carbonated beverages, then switching to sparkling water can be the best tip for you. Sparkling water also known as soda water is carbonated just like soda. However, one of the best things about sparkling water is the fact that there aren’t any calories in it. If you’re still wanting some flavor to it, then there are plenty of fruity flavors that can be added, or you can even get yourself a</span><a href="https://sodastream.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">soda stream</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> so you can monitor the flavoring of your soda water. </span></p>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-12339861841584333042021-09-18T23:12:00.002-07:002021-09-18T23:12:23.823-07:00How To Make Better Food & Diet Choices<p dir="ltr" id="docs-internal-guid-592efe78-7fff-1238-5a25-32d939604992" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/TkSebim126LbWzyPzG7l39YvxWhmeZpv0fhsfnKnppK8E9SDe6xLinTUE5BnboIBJmlkb92GMtKXXm5CEFFuWsF4JaHw7VyrNqthVo6WkYGXKqV7V1z1y-zXtCMM6_v2Ofli7JX6=s0" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/appetizer-close-up-cuisine-delicious-434258/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pexels</span></a></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Part of living a healthy lifestyle and staying well involves what you eat and the foods you consume. You may be on a journey to losing weight, working out more, and wanting your clothes to fit better.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In this case, it might help to learn what you can be doing to make better food and diet choices. This way you can drop unwanted pounds, boost your mood, and ensure you have plenty of natural energy to carry you through the day.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Track What You Eat</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can make better food and diet choices by</span><a href="https://nutrition.org/the-benefits-of-food-journaling/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">tracking what you eat</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and writing down the specifics. Hold yourself accountable for everything you choose to eat on a daily basis, including what you drink. Some drinks have a lot of sugar or calories so it might be best to stick with drinking more water daily. You may start to notice areas where you can make changes and foods that might be keeping you from losing weight. Tracking what you eat will help you see your habits clearly and allow you to pinpoint exactly what may be causing you the most trouble regarding your diet.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get in the Habit of Cooking at Home</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make better food and diet choices by getting in the habit of cooking at home. Cooking means you can choose what types of foods you eat, the ingredients you cook with, and portion sizes. It also means you can eat the foods you love but choose healthier versions of them when you’re in control. If you love sweets then instead of going out and buying treats make them at home with a vegan twist. For example, consider preparing this vegan cookie dough recipe at</span><a href="https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-cookie-dough/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">noracooks.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and indulging a bit but in a healthier and more controlled manner.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Plan Ahead</span></h2><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It can be hard to eat healthy when you’re always on the go and a busy person. However, one way to combat cravings and poor choices is to plan ahead. Make better diet selections by setting yourself up for success right from the start. For example, it may help to grocery shop and food prep for the week on the weekends when you have more time. You might also want to</span><a href="https://www.delish.com/cooking/nutrition/g1441/healthy-packed-lunches/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">make and pack your lunch</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> the night before and have healthy snacks ready to go that you can throw in your purse during the week. Plan your meals out for the week and consider freezing some healthy recipes you can pull out when you need a quick dinner.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Educate Yourself</span></h2><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the best ways to make better food and diet choices is to empower yourself with knowledge so you can</span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2021/07/how-to-get-creative-in-kitchen.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">get more creative in the kitchen</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Educate yourself on how to eat healthier, what are the healthiest foods, and what foods to cut out of your diet if you’re trying to lose weight. Read inspirational stories from others who have lost weight and learn about what they’re doing differently so you can do the same. Study food labels and know which ingredients to stay away from and which will help boost your metabolism and keep your diet on track. </span></p>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-18535972810788160842021-09-09T18:17:00.000-07:002021-09-09T18:17:29.893-07:00Tips To Make Roast Chicken Taste Better<p> <img height="399" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/zJJ9Uvyry3dOw0gT8xp760_ZqlfaPW3uh2AChxzOghIQrJYEPIk2byFa8OpWqdBLGddSJSIC5lwE0pi1-UhMxOjKWhLU-K8mZl5QgPUi4IwysDwEBMlxeu7QQlAUaY0UFtF5ka2f=s0" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="602" /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/roasted-chicken-616354/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pexels. CCO Licensed.</span></a></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many of us look forward to a hearty roast chicken dinner. Preparing roast chicken isn’t easy however - many of us have attempted a roast only for it to come out as dry and bland. To avoid further disappointing roasts, why not try some of these tips for making roast chicken taste better?</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don’t skimp on seasoning</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A good roast chicken needs to be heavily seasoned. Some people aren’t generous enough with seasoning or don’t even season the chicken at all, which can leave it tasting a bit bland. You want to apply quite a bit of seasoning both inside and outside the chicken to really add that burst of flavor.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Which seasoning shall I use? Rock salt and black pepper are the two basic forms of seasoning you need. If you don’t want to conceal the taste of the chicken too much, you can just stick to these staple seasonings. If you want to get more adventurous try extra herbs like rosemary, oregano, thyme, tarragon, truffle salt, cumin and paprika. You can even drizzle it in lemon or use various other sauces. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Slather with oil or butter</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Slathering on some oil or butter will help the skin to take on that golden crispy texture. The oil and butter will also melt into the chicken, helping to make the meat juicier.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When applying the oil or butter, apply all over the surface and inside the chicken. Try to put some butter or oil under the skin too to help it penetrate the meat - this is particularly worth doing on the breast to help combat dryness. If you’re </span><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2016/07/7-ways-to-make-your-meals-healthier.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">trying to be healthy</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, you may only want to use a small amount of oil or butter. Alternatively, stick to healthier oils like coconut and olive oil as opposed to sunflower and vegetable oil.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add some stuffing</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Good stuffing will help add extra flavor to the meat and can be a tasty addition on its own. The most popular type of stuffing is sage and onion, but there are various other types of stuffing that you can experiment with such as sausage and apple or mushroom and garlic butter. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can check out this post for a variety of </span><a href="https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/collections/gallery/16-christmas-stuffing-recipes-that-will-lift-your-festive-game/0envbc8k?page=9" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">different stuffing ideas</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. For that classic stuffing consistency, add breadcrumbs and butter. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Find the right temperature</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At what temperature should you cook roast chicken? This is very much a topic of debate among chefs. Anything from 350 to 450 degrees F (180 to 230 degrees C - which is between gas mark 4 and 8) is good. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Generally speaking, if you want the skin to be crispy but the inside to be moist and juicy, it’s best to set it on a higher temperature (450 degrees F) for about half an hour and then cook for the remainder on a more moderate temperature (350 degrees F). </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Baste while cooking</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Every 15 minutes, it’s worth basting the meat. This involves taking some of the juices from the meat and pouring them over the chicken or injecting them into the meat. You can use a </span><a href="https://uk.bestreviews.guide/food-injectors" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">basting syringe</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to do this.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Basting will help add extra succulence to your chicken. It’s more common with turkey at xmas, but can be done with chicken too.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Get the gravy right</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can make your roast chicken all the more delicious by drizzling it with gravy. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are lots of recipes for chicken gravy that you can try. You check out this post if you want to know how to make homemade </span><a href="https://www.lecremedelacrumb.com/easy-chicken-gravy-without-drippings/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">chicken gravy</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from scratch (no need to use pan drippings). Alternatively, you can use a store-bought gravy (this will be less healthy, so bear this in mind).</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don’t overcook</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As not to risk salmonella poisoning, many people tend to be overcautious when cooking chicken, leaving it in the oven for much longer than is needed. If chicken is overcooked it can become dry and will lose its flavor. As a result, you want to try and get the timing just right.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The amount of time you should leave chicken in the oven can depend a lot on the size of the bird and the type of oven you’re using. In most cases, you’re looking at about 75 to 90 minutes of cooking time. Using a </span><a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/cooking-tools/g29090576/best-meat-thermometers/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">food thermometer</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is the best way to tell if your chicken is cooked - if the temperature of the meat is between 150 degrees F and 160 degrees F, it’s time to take it out.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Leave it to rest</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Once the chicken reaches this temperature, do not serve it straight away. Leave it for a further 15 minutes where it will continue to cook as it rests, reaching 165 degrees - at which point you can then start cutting and dishing it up. This resting period will also help all the juices seal into the meat, giving your chicken that succulent texture. </span></p><br />Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-41607109120820963472021-08-24T16:11:00.005-07:002021-08-24T16:11:50.525-07:00Food and Oral Health: Things You Need to Know<p> <img height="401" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/gJpFTM6GHkcPeLHOi0MkW0X3cVp5YKqTiQxMw5X2JFcIN3u-kvz3-JlBOKOfkiiWa2Zjvqwjiw2BfJTLVEd0HNphh4cuTtRXPFJQQmFnZ565MeOZpfaTQoIl4H3ZHAEwClqivyoZ=s0" style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;" width="602"></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/vegetable-sandwich-on-plate-1095550/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Image credit</span></a></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many different things can affect your health, and your food choices are one of them. Not only can it affect your general health and lead to diseases and conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and arthritis, but it can also impact your oral health. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span></span></p><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2021/08/food-and-oral-health-things-you-need-to.html#more">Read more »</a>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8028006307984805981.post-88252439690164384292021-08-06T22:50:00.005-07:002021-08-06T22:50:54.226-07:005 Tips For Cooking Up The Perfect Dinner Party<p> <span style="color: #0e101a; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cooking up a dinner party is not an easy task. There are many things to consider: where the dinner will be held and what type of food you want to prepare, how many guests you have in mind, when it should take place, who will help cook? That's why we'll look at the five best tips to cook up the best dinner party of the century.</span><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mC2EyJ6yk8Mp5vbm5y74skCaZHptXLMHBDBCjX5ACteiD74x9QHumtAHxg0qfJmqOO0BCN7EHub2AykbnXtPaBc9ZqERJlBK4kIxIBsNhQXE4kmsDuJP7CBmLpghrAYMzevqFhC1" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pexels.com/@fauxels?utm_content=attributionCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pexels" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Photo by fauxels from Pexels</span></a></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span></span></h2><a href="http://www.jordyscooking.com/2021/08/5-tips-for-cooking-up-perfect-dinner.html#more">Read more »</a>Jordyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032496423841096687noreply@blogger.com0