Friday, May 8, 2015
Orange Honey Tilapia Slow Cooker Recipe
Fish! Its whats for dinner.
I love making fish in the crockpot. I love making pretty much anything in the crockpot, but the ease of making fish is just so wonderful, Im surprised everyone doesnt cook fish this way.
Its easy.
Its moist and flavorful.
It doesnt heat up the house on a hot day.
it doesnt stink up the kitchen.
and clean up is practically non-existent.
SCORE!
I had a bunch of frozen tilapia in the house that I bought in bulk, and needed a new recipe. My kids hands-down favorite tialpia is Parmesan Tilapia, but I wanted a super low-fat dinner to counteract the gobs of Cheesy Creamed Corn I ate the other day.
The Ingredients.
serves 4
4 tilapia filets (frozen is just fine)2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 (10-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
aluminum foil
salt and pepper to taste at the table
The Directions.
Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Lay a length of foil on your countertop and place the fish directly in the middle. Dribble balsamic vinegar and honey over the top of each fillet, and place a handful of drained mandarin oranges on top (my kids like to drink the juice!).
Fold over foil and crimp the edges to form a packet. Put the foil packet into your slow cooker, and put the lid on (if youd prefer to have one fish fillet per packet for serving, divide the sauce and the oranges). Cook on high for two hours, or until fish flakes easily with a fork. If your fish was frozen, it may take another 30 minutes or so, but you should still check it after two hours. Season to taste with some salt and pepper at the table.
The Verdict.
We all loved this, and I was able to share my grandfathers story about mandarin oranges really being boneless baby goldfish. Its a bit odd---but the kids loved the story the same way I did when I was growing up!
more fish in foil:
fillet of sole with pesto
salmon with a sweet and spicy rub
and more on the way!
ps: my friend Sean started a new endeavor called Punk Domestics. If you liked the idea of making homemade yogurt, I think youll get a bunch of great ideas. Hes also looking for submissions, if youre interested!
How to Lower Triglycerides with Diet and Exercise Easy Tips
What are Triglycerides ?
Will Exercise help to reduce Triglycerides count ?
Will Dieting lower my Triglycerides ?
These are some basic questions that you may ask if you find increased level of Triglycerides in your blood report. We will try to answer all of these questions and help you in the best possible way to lower your Triglycerides level. So lets start from the very first question.
In simple terminology Triglycerides is the fat deposited in our body and increased level of Triglycerides is something to worry about. If you want to know more about Triglycerides then read following points:
Whenever we eat something fatty or rich in carbohydrates our Triglycerides level is increased. Triglycerides are the end product created by our digestive system from fat that we eat.
There are various reasons for increase in Triglycerides. Some of the common reasons are discussed below.
Triglycerides can be reduced if you take care of following things in your diet.
Some physical activities like aerobics, jogging or workout in gym can help a lot if you are trying to lower your Triglycerides level. According to some reports aerobics is the best way to reduce the count of triglycerides in your blood. Some people prefer to do workout in gym or weight lifting and you should consult your doctor before taking such form of workout into action. High Triglycerides patients may also have higher cholesterol level which may result in higher blood pressure, so exercises like wight lifting might harm you.
Will Exercise help to reduce Triglycerides count ?
Will Dieting lower my Triglycerides ?
These are some basic questions that you may ask if you find increased level of Triglycerides in your blood report. We will try to answer all of these questions and help you in the best possible way to lower your Triglycerides level. So lets start from the very first question.
What are Triglycerides ?
In simple terminology Triglycerides is the fat deposited in our body and increased level of Triglycerides is something to worry about. If you want to know more about Triglycerides then read following points:
Whenever we eat something fatty or rich in carbohydrates our Triglycerides level is increased. Triglycerides are the end product created by our digestive system from fat that we eat.
- The reason for increased level of Triglycerides is that if cant consume what we ate.
- Our body store that fat in form of globules which are deposited on our hips and belly. Lipoproteins in our blood help transport these globules through blood stream to our hips and belly.
- So if your hips and belly size is increasing at a good speed then you need to change your life style.
- Increased Triglycerides level may result in thicker blood, which causes blood pressure. Thicker blood can easily form clots inside blood vessels (in extreme cases) and may result in heart attack.
- If Triglycerides level remain increased for a long period then it may harm your heart health.
What causes increase in Triglycerides level ?
There are various reasons for increase in Triglycerides. Some of the common reasons are discussed below.
- Fatty Diet : If you like fatty diet, then chances of higher Triglycerides level increases in you with your age. Specially if you dont indulge in a physical activity on a regular basis.
- Lack of Physical Activities: Sometimes even if you dont eat fatty diet, your Triglycerides may increase if your body dont consume what you eat. Our body can generate triglycerides from the extra calories that we consume every day.
- Genetic Factor: If you think that you are aware of the above factors and check you diet and physical workout and still your Triglycerides are increasing then it might be a genetic factor. In that case consult your doctor as soon as possible
How to lower Triglycerides with Diet
Triglycerides can be reduced if you take care of following things in your diet.
- Dont eat fatty diet especially which is rich in bad cholesterol.
- Avoid excess amount of carbohydrates in your diet.
- Dont eat that you cant consume. Sometimes overeating can be very harmful if you are doing it on regular basis. Even if you are not eating fat or carbohydrate rich food, the extra calories due to overeating can affect you. These extra calories will be transformed into Triglycerides and later deposited on your belly and hips.
How to lower Triglycerides with Exercises
Some physical activities like aerobics, jogging or workout in gym can help a lot if you are trying to lower your Triglycerides level. According to some reports aerobics is the best way to reduce the count of triglycerides in your blood. Some people prefer to do workout in gym or weight lifting and you should consult your doctor before taking such form of workout into action. High Triglycerides patients may also have higher cholesterol level which may result in higher blood pressure, so exercises like wight lifting might harm you.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Slimming Reflexes right from wrong!
Slimming your reflexes are they good?
Many slimming tips then circulate that they are not based ...
Slimming, Weight Loss: 10 affirmations to untangle fact from fiction!
1) It is better to shop after a meal and a light snack.
Its true!
It is not advisable to shop hungry.
Hungry, you may bring your choices on products rather than calories and you did not really intend to buy.
The ideal is to make your shopping after breakfast or lunch, otherwise eat a small snack, made such a reduced dairy or fruit.
2) Never drink before meals.
This is wrong!
Drink a large glass of water before meals reduces appetite. So it is a good reflex!
Also, do you impose to drink at least a liter and a half of water a day. And of course, ban sugary drinks and sodas.
3) In case of slimming diet, fruit juices are allowed.
This is wrong!
Certainly, compared to sodas, fruit juices have the advantage of providing at least vitamins.
But on the other hand, they also contain a lot of sugar, and many of them are even fortified sugar. Better to avoid if you want to lose weight
4) There must be a list of forbidden foods.
This is wrong!
Certainly not! Refrain food leads to frustration and food compulsions.
Better to authorize and occasionally some reasonable amount calorie foods, rather than maintain a permanent feeling of deprivation.
5) low-fat products do not help to lose weight.
This is wrong!
Diet products help to reduce calorie intake, provided you do not eat more pretext that they are lightweight ..
6) Every meal starts with salad or soup.
Its true!
Each meal should be structured and varied appetizer, entree and dessert.
Always prefer raw vegetables, fruits and vegetables.
Take small portions and avoid helping.
7) The time spent at the table should be as short as possible.
This is wrong!
At the table, take your time, eat slowly and chew well.
This way, you are attentive to your feelings of hunger and satiety.
Use small plates, take small portions, do not you back for seconds and feel free to leave your plate.
8) No more than one fruit a day because they contain a lot of sugar.
This is wrong!
Fresh fruits are sweet, but they provide vitamins that your body need.
They should be favored for snacks, snacks and desserts.
And indeed, at dessert, always favor those that contain the most fruit.
Eat every day at least two or three fresh fruit.
9) It is best to avoid dairy products because they are rich in fat.
This is wrong!
Dairy products are an essential source of calcium for all ages.
It is essential to consume three dairy products per day.
For the line, choose low fat dairy products high in fat.
10) A session of physical activity per week is not enough, even if it is intense.
Its true!
You have to move every day to boost metabolism.
Thirty minutes of physical activity a day is a minimum.
Nothing prevents you from walking or to cumulate minutes: 10 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes at night.
Monday, May 4, 2015
10 Good Reasons To Eat Raw Foods
A host of chronic health conditions and feeling lousy all the time, lead me to make the shift from a standard American diet to raw, living foods. Ten months into this healing journey, I can give you a long list of the benefits Ive reaped as a result. Symptoms of ill health that plagued me – migraines, heartburn, fatigue, joint inflammation, acne, cellulite, edema, morbid obesity – have disappeared.There are lots of websites devoted to educating people about the raw foods lifestyle. I decided to take a cyber-cruise and see what reasons other folks list for going raw:
- To strengthen your immune system.
- To break your emotional attachment to food.
- To raise your vibration.
- To reach your bodys natural weight.
- To function at your peak performance.
- To detoxify your body.
- To reverse the signs of aging.
- To have unlimited energy.
- To save time and money.
- To help the environment and lighten your carbon footprint.
Our body is roughly 75 percent water. Try to mirror that percentage on your plate with fresh uncooked fruit and vegetables at each meal.
See that Smart Shopper Guide in the sidebar to the right? Click on it, print the page, and hang it on your fridge. Buy and eat organic whenever possible. Pay with your dollar instead of your health.
Load up on leafy greens – juices, smoothies, salads, wraps, supplements. Aim for at least two pounds of greens a day.
So, if 75 percent of your plate is raw, whats comprising the other 25 percent? Try to improve the cooked components of your diet.
Healthier Transition Foods
- steamed vegetables
- steamed sweet potatoes or squash
- sprouted grain breads
- whole grains
- almond milk
- sulfur-free dried fruits
- unpasteurized cheese and milk (preferably goat or sheep)
- wild-caught fish
- organic, grass-fed meat and poultry
Recommended Reading
Whatever your current diet, these two books are wonderful resources, chock full of information and inspiration to get you started on your own healing journey.
The Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Loss
High Raw: A Simple Approach to Health, Eating and Saving the Planet
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Whats Really Behind Your Food Cravings
Ive written before about Changing My Relationship With Food and how the process was key in my recovering from morbid obesity. One of the things I discovered along the way was that food cravings are physical.
Physical cravings are our cells crying for the nutrients they need. Sadly, we often respond to this urge by eating highly processed and refined foods which only promote further malnourishment.
Yup, that was me. Tipping the scales at over 300 pounds, yet starving. I used to think the four food groups were Starbucks, chocolate, cheeseburgers and French fries.
While I was transitioning from the Standard American Diet of packaged and processed foods to a diet high in raw, living foods, I went through some periods of strong cravings. {To get a sense of what my transition looked like, you can read A Day In The Life}
Early on, my body craved wild-caught Alaskan salmon daily. After several months of detoxifying my system of food additives and preservatives, I couldnt get enough beets. Morning, noon and night, all I wanted for about a week was beets. Crazy, since prior to that, you couldnt pay me to eat them.
There were a couple of weeks I remember, where the only greens I wanted were mustard or turnip greens. I have to be honest here and tell you, for most of my life I didnt even know what mustard and turnip greens were, much less eat them.
I still experience cravings and have learned to listen to my body. If watermelon is what my body desires, I eat watermelon. Craving kale, Ill make a large green smoothie.
Anyways, all this is to say that I was recently reading a terrific book by naturopathic doctor Colleen Huber, Choose Your Foods Like Your Life Depends On Them
, and was pleasantly surprised to find this:
Physical cravings are our cells crying for the nutrients they need. Sadly, we often respond to this urge by eating highly processed and refined foods which only promote further malnourishment.
Yup, that was me. Tipping the scales at over 300 pounds, yet starving. I used to think the four food groups were Starbucks, chocolate, cheeseburgers and French fries.
While I was transitioning from the Standard American Diet of packaged and processed foods to a diet high in raw, living foods, I went through some periods of strong cravings. {To get a sense of what my transition looked like, you can read A Day In The Life}
Early on, my body craved wild-caught Alaskan salmon daily. After several months of detoxifying my system of food additives and preservatives, I couldnt get enough beets. Morning, noon and night, all I wanted for about a week was beets. Crazy, since prior to that, you couldnt pay me to eat them.
There were a couple of weeks I remember, where the only greens I wanted were mustard or turnip greens. I have to be honest here and tell you, for most of my life I didnt even know what mustard and turnip greens were, much less eat them.
I still experience cravings and have learned to listen to my body. If watermelon is what my body desires, I eat watermelon. Craving kale, Ill make a large green smoothie.
Anyways, all this is to say that I was recently reading a terrific book by naturopathic doctor Colleen Huber, Choose Your Foods Like Your Life Depends On Them
, and was pleasantly surprised to find this:Food Cravings
Nifty, huh? This is only a partial listing. You can see the whole chart of Food Cravings here.
So, tell me, what food has your body been craving lately? Will you reach for a healthy alternative instead of the bag of Doritos?
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