Foods High In Iron

  [Extracted from the web page of  www.lifestyle.iloveindia.com]   Leeks are a member of the Alliaceae family and are scientifically known as Allium porrum. The main edible portion of the vegetable is the stem or the stalk which is nothing but a bundle of leaf sheaths and also the white onion base. They have a mild onion like taste and are quite crunchy and firm in their raw forms. Different varieties of the vegetable are available and are broadly categorized as the summer varieties and the overwintering leeks. Two of the most popular and commonly cultivated varieties are the Tadorna Blue and King Richard. Physically, they resemble scallions but are much bigger and are usually around 12 inches in length and around 2 inches in diameter. They have a small bulb like structure and a cylindrical stalk of superimposed leaves. Being a high source of vitamins and minerals, the vegetable plays an important role in providing defense against a number of ailments and dis...

Yesterday was a decent, on track day. I handled some stressful moments at work well, and didn’t crack open the snack drawer once. 2 cups coffee with milk and stevia 1 – 6 oz cup of Greek yogurt with blueberries Mid morning: ½ c roasted almonds 1 can solid white tuna with mayonnaise ( ! ) 6 oz green beans 1 pear 2 baked chicken thighs Edamame Water: Much better – close to 70 ounces. Will focus on this again today.

 Looking back at my food journal(s), I realized that a few days ago was my "6 month anniversary" of Clean Eating. It took me a moment to digest this fact: For six months, I've eaten nothing ( well, almost nothing ) unclean. I removed processed foods from my vocabulary. I changed my habits, my thought patterns, my attitude towards food. What have I learned? 1. I've learned that I need a lot less food to satisfy my hunger than I used to think I needed. Eating unprocessed, natural food has shown me the inherent nutrition in food, and I am satisfied with a lot less. 6 months ago, lunch would have been a large hamburger or club sandwich, potato chips or fries, and a Diet Coke. Today, I had a small portion of tuna, some green beans, a pear, and water. This fundamental change was one of the first that occurred once I embraced CE. 2. I've learned that my body runs a lot better on premium fuel than low grade, cut rate cr*p. Not only have I lost weight ( Since August, I...

1. Instead of mashed potatoes, try mashed cauliflower!   2. Instead of white flour in baking, try almond flour.  Almond Flour at About.com   3. Instead of spaghetti, try spaghetti squash 4. Instead of pizza crust, try a large portobello mushroom

I wasn't feeling well over the weekend, and didn't log my food from Saturday ( I do remember there was yogurt, and I had a homemade crabcake on Saturday night ) Still unwell - I'm sure I'll feel better soon. My light eating is reflecting not feeling well, so this isn't the norm. 2 c coffee with milk and stevia 1 6 oz Greek yogurt ( no fruit ) Bean soup ( homemade ) 6 oz salmon edamame Water: Not nearly enough Yep. Sunday was a blast of nutrition-y goodness. *sigh* I did better today. 3 c coffee with milk and stevia 1 - 6 oz cup Greek yogurt with a banana 1/2 c raisins Leftover bean soup Leftover salmon ( about 4 oz ) Large garden salad with feta dressing Water: a lot more than Sunday, but still not enough - about 50 oz.

And now a quick glimpse into Tosca's lunch cooler. Looks like that tuna fish isn't solid white, Tosca...no wonder it is stinky! Just a quick little video - she walks the walk!

[Extracted from the web page of www.medicinenet.com] Leptospirosis is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria called a spirochete. Leptospirosis can be transmitted by many animals such as rats, skunks, opossums, raccoons, foxes, and other vermin. It is transmitted though contact with infected soil or water. The soil or water is contaminated with the waste products of an infected animal. People contract the disease by either ingesting contaminated food or water or by broken skin and mucous membrane (eyes, nose, sinuses, mouth) contact with the contaminated water or soil. Leptospirosis occurs worldwide, but it is most commonly acquired in the tropics. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states 100-200 cases of leptospirosis are reported each year in the United States, with about 50% of cases occurring in Hawaii. Although the incidence in the United States is relatively low, leptospirosis is considered the most widespread disease that is transmit...