tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23224053595669555492024-03-17T13:55:03.238-04:00DIVINE WEIGHT LOSSDivine Weight Loss is a blog dedicated to good health providing detailed information about diet, fitness, health, beauty and weight loss. Discover how to lose weight using natural methods through creating new lifestyle changes leading to lasting results. Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.comBlogger359125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-72900991103542126842024-03-17T13:54:00.000-04:002024-03-17T13:54:26.028-04:00Motivate Wellness Self Discovery <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJvjMmYk0X4V-I4tk3m6W_E3FgT7RtVmmcfbLVF0i_mY0OXPEDX5SsXqRI0wo-e8WwG7FGofFo_tEC6GfvyGHitesLuA1yb_Nuxu7eMosWMbA_a663-wvtlsANTWphzc7qg6-h1rzD4zxZFykBu-qBp2i9SPlKGJCPLD_J3TSxVG357v6u-Y8CvNm3OM/s640/Untitled%20design%20(70).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="wellness-self-discovery" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoJvjMmYk0X4V-I4tk3m6W_E3FgT7RtVmmcfbLVF0i_mY0OXPEDX5SsXqRI0wo-e8WwG7FGofFo_tEC6GfvyGHitesLuA1yb_Nuxu7eMosWMbA_a663-wvtlsANTWphzc7qg6-h1rzD4zxZFykBu-qBp2i9SPlKGJCPLD_J3TSxVG357v6u-Y8CvNm3OM/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(70).png" title="wellness-self-discovery" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Strategies Wellness Self Discovery</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Wellness self discovery extends over a lifetime of existence building upon strategies designed to promote good health habits. People across the globe are searching for alternative approaches to wellness encompassing the mindset used to develop a clear plan of action used to establish a new directional path of interest. Self discovery is a profound journey that allows us to understand our emotions, values, beliefs often through journaling, recording what you have done daily or descriptions of thoughts written each day reflecting on personal intentions. Through observance mindful practices unearth the roots of wellness self discovery leading to insights about your authentic self the core of a person which contains qualities such as compassion, perspective, curiosity, values and spirit regardless of the pressure you are under or act otherwise. You are honest with yourself and others taking responsibility for your mistakes. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Your values, ideals and actions begin to align as your life itself is a process of self discovery you need to set personal goals. “Living an authentic life is also vastly more rewarding than hiding your true self. When you live authentically you don't have to worry about what you said or didn't say) or how you acted or whether you did the right thing. Living authentically means you trust yourself and your motivations implicitly.” MindTools. <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2021/09/journal-express-yourself-enhance-life.html" target="_blank">Journal </a>expressing yourself enhances your life experience with the initiation of expressing personal growth to increase positive energy in everyday living experience. Embracing our true self fosters self acceptance which is fundamental to wellbeing which may lead you to a greater understanding of yourself and fulfillment in 2024. Wellness self discovery helps you discover your passions of personal purpose and life meaning weather related to your personal interests in education, profession, finances, focus on good health, volunteering, or making a career change identify what peaks your interest then create a clear plan of action. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Realize your potential trusting yourself to know what is right for the direction of your path with greater optimism expecting with hopefulness and confidence about the future visualizing a successful outcome of something of importance. Visualize your ideal self reflecting on what you want from life including your short and long term goals providing you with a starting point of self exploration listing topics of interest. Pinterest is an American image sharing social media site designed to enable discovering and saving inspiring digital imagery of specific ideas related to topics of interest including Home & Garden, recipes, fashion, style, weight loss, diet, fitness, DIY ideas, health & wellness, Yoga, business, and more as the possibilities are endless. The platform has 498 million monthly active users leading more people to self discovery sharing ideas through imagery collecting pins of interest. With billions of pins on Pinterest you can always discover new ideas then save them on boards to keep your ideas organized and easy to find. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Looking into 2024 practicing visualization establishing an outcome you want to see imagining every step and event you want to go well. Practicing this habit helps people rise above limitations and triumph over negative restrictive aspects beyond ordinary limits consistently going forward to reach your goals. <a href="https://destinysodyssey.com/the-odyssey/self-discovery/self-awareness/personal-identity-workshops/self-awareness-worksheet/" target="_blank">Destiny’s Odyssey</a> Self Awareness Worksheet series of PDF downloadable worksheets used for self discovery and goal setting strategies. The self discovery worksheet is an all encompassing worksheet that addresses qualities, talents, values, perceptions, and self reflection that focus on primary aspects of self discovery of your needs, skills, hopes, dreams, personal interest giving you insight into what is important to you in 2024. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers! </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Images Courtesy of <a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/200847122/netrun78" target="_blank">netrum78</a> at AdobeStock</span></span></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e42d438d-7fff-7ae1-0fe5-a272ff9473f0"><br /></span></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-19934497897796356762024-03-10T13:09:00.000-04:002024-03-10T13:09:21.404-04:00Healthiest Berries Superfood <p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-wYh1u3gIq399CUudycpK7kKU53HWPDBWdSaToBUtjphhF9D7_rBQsXJxlR2R6HXS55Xq4uNuLdCHf7KUjAFVJsmEVD92pVxhqEH_15DQUnEy3ZMHlINUFmCH7buTNg3fF9CNhWH1458LfUkKR-K42jKhM_Cmx96WTCPI-SxG1-Dw5ZuB3pJHjr0Zbw/s640/Untitled%20design%20(67).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Healthiest-berries" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF-wYh1u3gIq399CUudycpK7kKU53HWPDBWdSaToBUtjphhF9D7_rBQsXJxlR2R6HXS55Xq4uNuLdCHf7KUjAFVJsmEVD92pVxhqEH_15DQUnEy3ZMHlINUFmCH7buTNg3fF9CNhWH1458LfUkKR-K42jKhM_Cmx96WTCPI-SxG1-Dw5ZuB3pJHjr0Zbw/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(67).png" title="Healthiest-berries" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Delicious Healthiest Berries</b></span></span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Healthiest berries is a simple fleshy fruit that usually has many seeds such as the strawberry, raspberries, blackberries embedded in the fleshy pulp. “The fresh berries market size is estimated at USD 26.56 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 31.86 billion by 2029 growing at a CAGR of 3.70 percent during the forecast period (2024-2029).” MordorIntelligence. Growing health conscientiousness in the health and beverage industry enhanced incentives for consumption of a wide variety healthy berry selection. The increase in consumer demand across various countries resulted in a production increase in 2024 in major producing countries globally. A berry is a small pulpy brightly colored edible when ripened. sweet in taste, packed with nutrition including vitamin c, vitamin k, manganese, high in fiber and antioxidants. Berries have been valuable as a food source since before the start of human agriculture as they still remain among the most popular fruit sources consumed in 2024. </span></span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">For thousands of years wild berries were a seasonal staple for human gathering communities as people gathered these delicious fruits directly from nature's bounty and this tradition continues today in Europe and North America among people of all ages in 2024. Early humans discovered how to preserve berries so they could be enjoyed during the winter months preserving healthy berries in preserves ensuring their availability beyond the harvest season. Native Americans mixed berries with meat and fats to create a nutritious food source called pemmican. Over time humans began cultivating various berry species like blackberries, raspberries (genus Rubus) have been cultivated since the 17th century. Various blueberries and cranberries (genus Vaccinium) have been cultivated in the United States since the 18th century. Other countries developed their own strawberry varieties especially suited for specific climates including day lengths, altitude and production requirements. </span></span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Healthiest Berries List</b></span></span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Blueberries</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Strawberries</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Blackberries</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Raspberries</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Goji Berries</span></span></li></ul><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Edible Berries Inspired Health Craze</b></span></span><p></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Berries have inspired the current health craze in 2024 as people across the globe add healthy berries to their every day diet to enhance nutritional intake of this powerful superfood. Healthiest berries can be purchased fresh, frozen, canned, powdered or supplement form. Berries can be made into your favorite recipes like lite jams, jelly preserves sweetened with low calorie sweetener or made into lite smoothie beverages packed with nutrition. Create a berry smoothie blending almond milk with one scoop of protein powder, 4 ice cubes, strawberries, 2 tablespoons blueberries, slices of banana, and a splash of vanilla extract. Blend the berry combination until smooth for a delicious low calorie beverage high in protein and antioxidants. Alovitox dried Goji berries is food as nature intended sold as a super snack that is vegan, gluten free, plant based protein source of dietary fiber. Fuel your body with healthy snack dried Goji berries with a natural sweetness that makes them a delight to snack on which can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times;">Dried Goji berries have a high antioxidant level and are a rich source of vitamin A, potassium, and iron. Native to Asia traditional Chinese medicine has incorporated this brightly colored fruit as a medicinal herb and food supplement for over 2,000 years. Goji berries contain many natural nutrients including dietary fiber, protein, antioxidants, highest natural sources of Zeaxanthin and essential vitamins and minerals. <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2019/03/berries-simply-delicious-high-in-beneficial.html" target="_blank">Berries</a> are simply delicious when </span></span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times;">Incorporated into your daily diet plan. </span></span><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Healthiest berries can be made into a multitude of low calorie recipes such as jams, jellies, <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2020/04/preserve-food-stocking-pantry.html" target="_blank">preserves</a>, smoothies, sauces, marinades, pies, snacks and desserts. </span></span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-small;">Images Courtesy of <a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/211392051/william?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank">William</a> at AdobeStock</span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-780c2345-7fff-e0b1-e2ec-3c495b0c6660"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><br /></span>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-12799222315174471872024-03-03T13:35:00.002-05:002024-03-03T13:35:51.359-05:00Simple Ways To Lose Weight Fast<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOAHKMIJ7bcTE6IrFGHV-3PgskyvyIlD75NxXguqxIXpVhvoRg6AeuRgs9pMV2GfKsN-rWJJAU_ADkN11fcW6KRBJCK6Sz110YjKwLCtDyw2fRlbCxSH8EkVI9y4GtG_ofrtlZn_maBePGVKxj2kUts2xNkosEzdsUNERf7q0FinvHFafXAWwRzppJh8/s640/Untitled%20design%20(66).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="lose-weight-fast" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOAHKMIJ7bcTE6IrFGHV-3PgskyvyIlD75NxXguqxIXpVhvoRg6AeuRgs9pMV2GfKsN-rWJJAU_ADkN11fcW6KRBJCK6Sz110YjKwLCtDyw2fRlbCxSH8EkVI9y4GtG_ofrtlZn_maBePGVKxj2kUts2xNkosEzdsUNERf7q0FinvHFafXAWwRzppJh8/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(66).png" title="lose-weight-fast" width="640" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-1a2ca706-7fff-367f-dc8d-f8b89abf76e7"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Amazing Lose Weight Fast</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Lose weight fast, developing new habits designed to help you stay on track with a healthy diet plan eating delicious satisfying foods you want to eat. More than 60 million adults worldwide suffer with obesity as the prevalence of the condition has become one of the most important health problems globally and is strongly associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular disease including myocardial infarction and stroke, osteoarthritis, obstructive sleep apnea, depression, some types of cancers says NIH The national Library of Medicine. As of 2024 nearly 42 percent of Adults living in the United States are considered to be obese based on their BMI body mass index metrics which is a measurement of body weight relative to their height. Obesity is defined as having a BMI higher than 30 or higher, a measure of body fat used to calculate overall body weight. It is important to address the issue through awareness education including lifestyle changes designed to promote overall well being focusing on healthy diet and fitness objectives in 2024. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">BMI scales are designed to evaluate your body mass index providing detailed information on precise measurement data. The FitIndex Smart Scale used for body weight includes 13 composition measurements including weight, body fat ratio, water, muscle mass, BMI, BMR bone mass and more metrics. FitIndex body fat scale with smart app provides accurate data references that makes you know your personal data clearly about health conditions combined with the latest technology gives you accurate body composition analysis. Step on technology works with fitness apps to sync data with Apple Health, Fitbit, Google Health, Samsung Health, and Apple Watch to track progress. Lose weight fast, determine personal health metrics using a BMI scale to weigh in, track progress and get motivated with your goals. When losing weight comparing diets is essential to determine the right diet plan perfectly suited to your needs. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">There are many diet plans available catering to different preferences and goals of interest in 2024. The effectiveness of adhering to any any diet plan depends on personal commitment consistently eating foods high in nutrition, low in calories until goals are met. Lose weight fast eating 6 small nutritious meals equally spaced throughout the day packed with lean proteins like 3 ounces of chicken, fish, beef, eggs, nuts, seeds or legumes with fruits and plenty of fresh vegetables to balance your meal plan. High protein diets have a metabolic advantage for losing weight in comparison to low protein diet plans. A high protein diet can help you burn off 80 to 100 more calories per day. According to ScienceDirect “Over the passed 20 years higher protein diets have been touted as a successful strategy to prevent or prevent obesity through improvements in body weight management.” Obesity has become the most prevalent health problem worldwide which suggests the need for dietary strategies used to lose weight fast and its maintenance following a sensible balanced diet program. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Weight management depends on complex factors according to the amount of food eaten, the type of food eaten and timing of meals. Weight loss apps provide a comprehensive solution for dieting and fitness suited for your specific needs helping you lose weight while developing new lifestyle strategies that may last a lifetime. <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2018/10/diet-fitness-app-strategic-plan-for.html" target="_blank">My Fitness App </a>Diet plan combines a sensible diet with a fitness program encouraging healthy lifestyle choices as the best method for weight loss. My Fitness diet plan is tailored to suit specific dietary needs personalizing it to make healthy eating easy choosing from one of several programs. Each plan offers delicious recipes created to maximize your nutritional uptake eating fresh foods packed with nutrition. Registered dietitian and personal Chef have developed several meal plans to select from providing a shopping list, easy to follow step by step instruction and a complete low calorie menu.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Images courtesy of<a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/" target="_blank"> Shutterstock</a></span></span></p><br /></span><p></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-15385306680424331252024-02-25T13:32:00.000-05:002024-02-25T13:32:01.068-05:00Immune Boosting Food Selection<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiT7iZQbqA4vZCWMQpCgYTuWUmclDr89y-uwC6d97C35d6uS2DD9wuxHT3B047IPrrG4vn8jkwrOfO-6NG3lSi-AqKEpr8Orqfz4OfBI1s2AKAvYM7RiztRPNoij3DUfSoLCjQ8V7SLIKeAcuVFOHlbYsiBn6QEWwcq4fmhTQ37vQJKoVjf7rHYTifHpI/s640/Untitled%20design%20(61).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Immune-boosting-food" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiT7iZQbqA4vZCWMQpCgYTuWUmclDr89y-uwC6d97C35d6uS2DD9wuxHT3B047IPrrG4vn8jkwrOfO-6NG3lSi-AqKEpr8Orqfz4OfBI1s2AKAvYM7RiztRPNoij3DUfSoLCjQ8V7SLIKeAcuVFOHlbYsiBn6QEWwcq4fmhTQ37vQJKoVjf7rHYTifHpI/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(61).png" title="immune-boosting-food" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Ideal Immune Boosting Foods</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Immune boosting foods in your diet is crucial for enhancing your bodies defense against illness, cold and flu in 2024. For thousands of years mankind has been fascinated by the causes of diseases and the concept of immunity protecting the body from infectious disease. Historically the prehistoric view was that disease was caused by supernatural forces and that illness was a form of theurgy also referred to as divine magic as a punishment of “bad deeds” or “evil thoughts” visited by the soul of the gods or by one's enemies. In classical Greek times Hippocrates a Greek physician is regarded as the father of medicine common diseases were attributed to an imbalance in one of the four humors blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. The first written concept of immunity descriptions may have been made by the Athen Thucydides who in 430 BC described that when the plague hit Athens a major coastal urban area in the Mediterranean where the sick were tended to by the pitying care of those who have recovered.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">They knew the course of the disease and they themselves were free from apprehension for no one was ever attacked a second time with fatal results. In biology good immunity is the state of quality of being resistant to disease, pathogens, cold and flu. According to Harvard Health “The idea of boosting your immunity is enticing but the ability to do so has proved elusive for several reasons. The immune system is precisely that a system not a single entity. To function well it requires balance and harmony. There is still much researchers don’t know about the intricacies and the interconnectedness of the immune response.” Researchers are exploring the effects of lifestyle choices in diet, exercise, psychological stressors, and other factors in the immune response mechanisms. The immune system has evolved over the years to help protect people from a universe of pathogenic microbes that themselves are constantly evolving. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The immune system helps people eliminate toxic, allergenic substances that typically enter through mucosal surfaces. Central to the immune system's ability to mobilize a response to an invading pathogen toxin or allergen is its ability to distinguish self from non-self. The host uses both innate and adaptive mechanisms used by the immune system to detect and eliminate microbes, says PubMed Central. Superfoods are usually associated with food products associated with beneficial health properties high in nutritional value rich in macro and micronutrients which have positive effects. The term superfood is used as an informal communication by popular influencers on social media increasing the popularity of specific food groups in 2024. Classifications of the groups of superfoods mention green leafy vegetables, whole grains seeds like chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, cereals, fruits, berries, nuts, legumes, spices, herbs, legumes, teas, infusions, healthy fats and oils are all immune boosting foods. Cruciferous vegetables are among the most nutritious foods people can eat as a good source of vitamin C which supports immune function and overall good health. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2023/06/enhance-immunity-naturally.html" target="_blank">Enhance Immunity</a> naturally with cruciferous vegetables including popular favorites like kale, broccoli cabbage are not only delicious but nutritious sources of organic plant compounds glucosinolates which have been linked to cancer fighting properties. Cruciferous vegetables are a good source of nutrient composition high in vitamin C, folic acid, protein, vitamin A, iron, calcium, copper, selenium, zinc and fiber. Immune boosting foods including nuts, seeds, poultry, fish, dark leafy greens, herbs, spices, citrus fruits, and brightly colored vegetables are packed with nutrition. Incorporating a wide variety of immune boosting foods in your diet is vital for good health, enhancing your body's defense against illness, cold and flu. These foods provide the body with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help fight free radical damage that help support your immune system. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Images Courtesy of<a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/201208577/bit24?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank"> bit24 photos</a> at AdobeStock</span></span></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-aeef3692-7fff-1dea-e3ab-926e002a0a59"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /><br /></span><br /></span></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-29589671057102206512024-02-17T13:53:00.002-05:002024-02-17T13:53:39.197-05:00Cranberry Health Benefits<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLfjOaX9r2DBg9ItIxPBPz8UM_VNUuSE8jin4taBNS6Q9hOKtCQSR90wc6VchCc55gNq9Ax4p7EUP2JT03Wc4BZxa1jNJ4i4VkIPVh2u89ECRS8Ys9v_xE5LvE5Me2PY0EdgUbrM_lrwDgTDtk6SSA4mIhA59BoyDqsYf9FqhhvOZRNMK1ypfi3m9TP8/s5529/brooke-lark-f8UqSigmto0-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="cranberry" border="0" data-original-height="5529" data-original-width="3686" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLfjOaX9r2DBg9ItIxPBPz8UM_VNUuSE8jin4taBNS6Q9hOKtCQSR90wc6VchCc55gNq9Ax4p7EUP2JT03Wc4BZxa1jNJ4i4VkIPVh2u89ECRS8Ys9v_xE5LvE5Me2PY0EdgUbrM_lrwDgTDtk6SSA4mIhA59BoyDqsYf9FqhhvOZRNMK1ypfi3m9TP8/w426-h640/brooke-lark-f8UqSigmto0-unsplash.jpg" title="canberry" width="426" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-5899e4b3-7fff-48a9-25a7-05f37dab2dd4"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cranberry Heathiest Berry</span></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cranberry is a small red edible berry commonly used in juice beverages, cooking cuisine often added to sauces, pies and desserts complementing any dish. Cranberries are at the top of the list of healthy food selections high in vitamin C. Magnesium, fiber, and a rich source of phytonutrients naturally derived from plant compounds. Cranberry juice is an excellent form of vitamin C providing 23 percent of your daily recommended allowance per one 8 ounce glass serving. Ripe whole fresh cranberries have the highest amounts of antioxidants of any fruit. One cup of whole cranberries in 44 calories preserving 0.12 grams of fat, 11.59 grams of carbs, 0.37 grams of protein per serving. Cranberries are a type of evergreen dwarf shrubs with trailing vines in the subgenus oxycoccus of the genus vaccinium which is cultivated in in central and northern Europe. Vaccinium macrocarpon is cultivated throughout northern America, Canada and Chile. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cranberries are low creeping shrubs with vines 2 meters up to 7 feet long growing up to 5 to 20 centimeters 2 to 8 inches in height. It is a perennial crop grown commercially in man-made bogs or wetlands in primarily 5 states in the US. Americans consume nearly 400 million pounds of cranberries each year with 20 percent accounting for Thanksgiving week. The U.S. per capita consumption of cranberries in 2.3 pounds per person consumed almost entirely from juice or juice blends. Cranberries once traditionally consumed seasonally at Thanksgiving are now used year round consumed in juice beverages, cranberry sauce. cranberry bars, cranberry scones, salads, pies, roasted butternut squash with cranberries, roasted brussel sprouts with walnuts topped with cranberries to enhance any dish. Ocean Spray Dried Cranberries is available in 24 ounce value pack product made with 100 percent North American Cranberries. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Get creative with Craisins. Enjoy the dried fruit on the go in granola nut mix, oatmeal, yogurt, salads and more. Healthy cranberry recipes found on Pinterest like Keto Paleo cranberry sauce, Keto Cranberry bars and the Healthiest 10 minute Chia Cranberry jam are just a few favorite recipe selections you can easily make at home. Only 5 percent of processed cranberries are eaten as fresh fruit while 95 percent of the crop produced is made into jams, sauces, jellies, juices and other products. Cranberries are well known as being rich in antioxidants having the highest levels of phenols, a type of antioxidant that may have anti-inflammatory, anti cancer compounds. Historically native Americans use cranberries as a treatment for bladder infections and kidney diseases while early settlers from England used then to treat poor appetite, scurvy, blood disorders, and abdominal complaints. For medicinal purposes cranberries have played a role in treating UTI urinary tract infections. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">High levels of antioxidants proanthocyanidins, a class of polyphenols (PACs) found in plants including cranberries is a powerful bioflavonoid often used in food supplements that may help bacteria from sticking to urinary tract walls. PACs compounds found in cranberries may help prevent urinary tract infections reducing the risk of UTIs. ZAZZEE Organic Cranberry Extract 12,500 mg strength 100 vegan capsules complete 3 month standardized concentrated 25X Extract certified organic Non-GMO all natural supplement. Cranberries have a long history of providing a fast effective relief from urinary tract infections. Cranberries are loaded with powerful antioxidants often used as a detoxifier flushing toxins from the body. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cheers!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Patricia Lynn</span></p><div>Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@brookelark" target="_blank">Brook Lark</a> on Unsplash </div></span></span>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-85781135581799574722024-02-11T12:40:00.002-05:002024-02-11T12:40:57.911-05:00Curry Spice Cuisine Favorites <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1BC3Z8DJr0xy2KLRH703Y1DTVLoHFVudU9VVV3Al09JAOIIkqeKKvsNCX8_EpG-K9a9i7I30mss69m_iffuE0I5K8319RlHZ73VxeeGujhnOz9hncBEHjtGA0w-F1lD6CI8B6n10WMEZl5v2E7bXDVK_97XJbvf2GCZI_OH3Pbm-Ouv_NsmbZ8ZTq0w/s5760/brooke-lark-tWkA48kabZE-unsplash%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="curry" border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5760" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1BC3Z8DJr0xy2KLRH703Y1DTVLoHFVudU9VVV3Al09JAOIIkqeKKvsNCX8_EpG-K9a9i7I30mss69m_iffuE0I5K8319RlHZ73VxeeGujhnOz9hncBEHjtGA0w-F1lD6CI8B6n10WMEZl5v2E7bXDVK_97XJbvf2GCZI_OH3Pbm-Ouv_NsmbZ8ZTq0w/w640-h426/brooke-lark-tWkA48kabZE-unsplash%20(1).jpg" title="curry" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-d16fc84d-7fff-c442-41e7-7fc60cc1aad4"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Delicious Curry Spice Blend</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Curry is a powder spice mix originating from British India not to be confused with the native spice mix garam masala. In Western usage a curry dish made with gravy or sauce seasoned with a mixture of ground spices is thought to have originated in India. Curry is a sauce seasoned with a variety of spices associated with South Asian cuisine as the curry leaves may be included. There are many varieties of popular curries including green, red, yellow massaman and panang curry. The choice of spices for each dish depends on regional traditional cuisine depending on regional cultural preferences for each dish. Curry is also a term used for a general variety of spicy dishes usually associated with Indian, Thai, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Nepali, Malaysian, Indonesian cuisine. The foundation for many Indian curries is a mixture of garlic, onion, and ginger. That base is flavored with several spices typically including cloves, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, fennel seed, cardamom, mustard seed, black pepper, red cayenne pepper, and turmeric which imparts the yellowish characteristic color of curry lightly toasted and nelly ground spice mix. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Other popular ingredients may include curry leaves, anise, poppy seed, nutmeg, mace, chilies, and bay leaves. Each region of the country has its own unique curry flavor profile depending on the traditional cuisine of personal preferences. Outside the Indian subcontinent a common curry dish in Southeast Asia uses coconut milk or spice pastes to make Thai Curry Coconut Soup often poured over rice. Among Indian cooks the balance of flavors varies considerably depending on the region, the particular dish and preferences of the cook as a spice mixture called curry powder was adopted by British settlers in India. Commercial curry powders recreate popular spice flavors of Indian cuisine. On Pinterest curry recipes vary in complexity flavors and spice blend complement any dish cooked to perfection including favorites like One Pot Vegetable Curry, Coconut Chicken Thai Curry, Paneer & Tomato Curry with flatbread, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chickpea Potato Curry, and 30-minute Red Curry Coconut Chicken. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Commercially prepared Curry spice blends are available online or at your local grocer where food is sold. Happy Belly Curry Powder Red Pepper spice blend of turmeric, salt paprika, and natural flavorings is ground from dried red fruits of the large, sweeter varieties of the red bell pepper or sweet peppers selections, It is kosher certified American brand to be used with chicken, pork, beef, marinades, and dressings. In traditional Indian cooking the spice mixture referred to as masala are typically prepared at home often blended with liquid such as vinegar or water to make a curry paste, Vegetarian curries of southern India is seasoned with sambar Padi known as kuzhambu in Tamil Nadu a lentil-based vegetable stew cooked with pigeon a perennial legume and tamarind broth. Thai Curry Green Kitchen Paste is made with green chili peppers, garlic, lemongrass, spices, shallots, and lime peel. It is a versatile Thai flavoring paste with a blend of lemongrass spice including galangal. and fresh green chili. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It is an easy base for curries, soups and marinades in your favorite recipes. For a delicious curry use as stir-fry seasoning soup base or with coconut milk topped with garnish of choice. <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2020/11/spice-food-with-aromatic-flavorings.html" target="_blank">Spice</a> food with aromatic flavorings enhancing appetizers, Entrees, side dishes. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cheers!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Patricia Lynn</span></p></span></span><p><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Photos by</span><a href="https://unsplash.com/@brookelark" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;" target="_blank"> Brook Lark</a><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> at Unsplash</span></p><p> </p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-5732072855134704622024-02-04T14:02:00.000-05:002024-02-04T14:02:06.475-05:00Easy Low Calorie Breakfast Options<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwq1UF8bzIIJnCLcIAGgZYnkzj2Uw4Moqd1C0n0UC5mySXKUWfFWtMHIIqG_9EUjZUw5G5csMfhxSUg46VegC-kT_s-PmMPaa6dgap0LsFO4EcitDvfu06-v-hP54PPB6By3NDB_rQqTx8QteTMJ_HT-pJ9Tmrt-BJ_vQBQoT3vDyvUhBx94RZ4DBh0as/s640/Untitled%20design%20(54).png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="low-calorie-breakfast" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwq1UF8bzIIJnCLcIAGgZYnkzj2Uw4Moqd1C0n0UC5mySXKUWfFWtMHIIqG_9EUjZUw5G5csMfhxSUg46VegC-kT_s-PmMPaa6dgap0LsFO4EcitDvfu06-v-hP54PPB6By3NDB_rQqTx8QteTMJ_HT-pJ9Tmrt-BJ_vQBQoT3vDyvUhBx94RZ4DBh0as/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(54).png" title="low-calorie-breakfast" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span id="docs-internal-guid-0e0d6db7-7fff-800c-aab8-39361b757c10"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Delicious Low Calorie Breakfast</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day, breaking the fast-during times of sleep while you're not eating during the night and may be implicated in weight control. There are extensive reports that include breakfast contributions of daily nutrient food intake. Historically in Old English a regular morning meal of the day was usually called morgenmete and the word dinner which originated from Gallo- Romance desjunare (to break one's fast) is referred to a meal after fasting. Around the mid 13 century the meaning of dinner faded away, then around the 15-century breakfast was used by written English to describe the morning meal. In 1620 waffles were introduced to North America by the Pilgrims who lived in the Netherlands. Later pioneers largely commercial based breakfast products which were also eaten for lunch and dinner. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"> “In one U.S. Study that analyzed the health data of 50.000 people over seven years researchers found that those who made breakfast the largest meal of the day were more likely to have lower BMI body mass index tan those who ate large lunch and dinner.” says BBC. Today breakfast is considered one of the most important meals of the day, ranging from ready to eat breakfast cereals, eggs, lean proteins like chicken, fish, beef along with fresh fruits, coffee, tea and milk often consumed to power your energy. Skipping breakfast can have short- and long-term effects on the body leading to lethargy, a lack of energy, fatigue and brain fog. People who skip out on breakfast may miss out on important nutrients like folate, calcium, vitamin A, B2, B3, vitamin C, vitamin D essential for good health which plays an important role in bodily functions that contribute to the body's structure, provides energy and regulates chemical processes in the body. Eating healthy carbohydrates for a low-calorie breakfast helps the brain function optimally. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Carbohydrates perform many functions in the brain that significantly affect a person's mood, emotional wellbeing, learning behavior, energy supply and are also important for mental health. Birch Benders Paleo Protein Frozen Toaster Waffles is a great way to start your day eating a nutritious low calorie breakfast option made fat free with no hydrogenated fats or fructose corn syrup and gluten free eaten as grab and go low calorie breakfast option. 2 Protein Paleo waffles are 220 calories, 14 grams fat, 19 carbs, 12 grams protein per serving. Waffles can be drizzled with Maple Grove low calorie Original Maple Syrup, a great topping option for Paleo Protein Pancakes and can also be used in low fat yogurts, sauces and marinades adding a touch of maple sweetness to any dish. The number of healthy calories you should aim for at breakfast can vary based on individual goals of weight management. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">A<a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2023/09/healthy-breakfast-ideas.html" target="_blank"> healthy breakfast</a> starts the day off right as most people should aim for around 300 to 400 low fat calories for breakfast including protein of choice eggs, fish, beef, chicken, plant protein options green peas, legumes, garbanzo beans, kidney black and pinto, cannellini beans, nuts, like almonds, walnuts, seeds, nut butters high in proteins. Eggs are a nutrient powerhouse packed with nutrition. There are 147 calories in 2 large eggs, 9.94 grams of fat, 0.77 grams of carbs, 12,58 grams of protein per serving. Eggs can be made into quiches, scrambled, boiled, fried in olive oil, poached topped with low calorie hollandaise sauce or made into individual quiche servings topped with vegetables and lean proteins for a low-calorie breakfast option. According to Harvard, health studies suggest that eating breakfast regularly is associated with good health and the timing of the meal and what's in it matters the most.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><div>Photos by<a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/fruit-salad-on-gray-bowls-HlNcigvUi4Q?utm_content=creditShareLink&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash" target="_blank"> Brook Lark</a> on Unsplash</div></span>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-18379233762036639812024-01-28T13:28:00.001-05:002024-01-28T13:28:46.768-05:00Delicious Mix Nuts Options <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_fzo_RZNlh19D8oWLunA6oZgHIfOasJ6y0ulnGGwO9zz6c2zdR9BGcd9y1KRr0iLQS4XmbI_D_yDxrXcUo_tcHJQL-PC78y8Li7NhWlcCBrlRi7ghnxj4r8z2K97LMg25GeeKWCshtHmGc_mDFyrSglTcCgEgI3iMYZ5835zgoGo3rcfmeBW6QalnJI/s640/Untitled%20design%20(51).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="mix-nuts" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_fzo_RZNlh19D8oWLunA6oZgHIfOasJ6y0ulnGGwO9zz6c2zdR9BGcd9y1KRr0iLQS4XmbI_D_yDxrXcUo_tcHJQL-PC78y8Li7NhWlcCBrlRi7ghnxj4r8z2K97LMg25GeeKWCshtHmGc_mDFyrSglTcCgEgI3iMYZ5835zgoGo3rcfmeBW6QalnJI/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(51).png" title="mix-nuts" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-3802117d-7fff-8f55-d199-966f6dc39ba5"></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-f0669d48-7fff-c324-be26-66da6070f07b"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Nutritious Nut Mix</b></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Nut mix combinations vary in complexity loaded with healthy fats, dietary fiber, and good protein sources. A nut is a fruit consisting of a tough hard nutshell protecting the kernel, usually edible fruit. Nuts are energy dense and rich nutritional food sources that help sustain metabolism in the body. Culinary nuts are edible seeds including walnuts, peanuts, almonds, pistachios, almonds, coconuts, Brazil nuts, cashews, macadamia nuts, chestnuts, pinenut, hazelnut, pignoli nut, pecan varieties. The growing popularity of healthier snacking and eating habits among American consumers continues to encourage the consumption of eating nuts to benefit from the nutritional values it provides. Nuts are widely recognized as a nutritional powerhouse among Americans in 2024 consumed as a favorite snack option high in protein. 25 Almonds is 173 calories, 6,38 grams of protein, 5.92 grams of carbs, 15.19 grams of healthy fats, 3,5 grams fiber. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Blue Diamond whole natural snack nuts are available in 40-ounce packets eaten as a gluten free heart healthy superfood that makes a perfect addition to a healthy diet plan. Almonds are a delicious nutritious snack that offers a variety of health benefits for the body. They are high in vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin present in many vegetables, fruits, nuts that has antioxidant properties that help prevent many degenerative diseases and may help stimulate the immune system. Nut mix with almonds is especially delicious, roasting a combination of almonds, walnuts, peanuts, pecans in a preheated 325-degree oven for 20 minutes on a baking sheet until the aroma of roasted nuts permeates the air. Almonds are a rich source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which help reduce cholesterol levels supporting good heart health lowering the risk of heart disease. 100 grams of walnuts is 650 calories, 15,23 grams of protein, 65.21 grams of fats, 13.71 grams of carbs, </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Simply <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2022/03/simply-nuts-crunchy-delightful-flavor.html" target="_blank">nuts </a>crunchy delightful flavor eaten as a perfect snack option. According to Food Struct 100 grams of walnuts contain approximately 39 walnuts. Each walnut weighs 2.56 grams and provides around 16.7 calories each. 25 walnuts is 417.5 calories per serving eaten as a favorite healthy snack option high in nutrition, omega 3 fatty acids, and antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation in the body. Eating a walnut rich meal can help reduce the levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) in healthy adults and may help reduce cardiovascular disease and other conditions. It is easy to incorporate walnuts into your daily diet by roasting them in a pre-heated 325 degree oven for 20 minutes on a baking sheet. True North nut mix of almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans 190 calories per 1 ounce 28 gram serving, 17 grams of fats, 5 grams of carbs, 5 grams of protein. Gourmet Power Up Nut Mix is a Mega Omega trail mix that is a delicious blend of nuts, fruits and seeds. walnuts and almonds provide you with Omega 3 heart healthy fatty acids while mango and cranberries offer a great source of antioxidants creating the perfect snack option high in protein, vitamin B rich pumpkin seeds, verified non-GMO, gluten free, vegan, no artificial ingredients, certified kosher. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Mega Omega trail mix is the perfect natural snack option for on the go ventures. Nut mix can top salads, cereals, yogurts, or made into roasted nut clusters drizzled with melted chocolate for a delicious nutritious treat option. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers! </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"> Patricia Lynn </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Images courtesy of<a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/206795501/sosiukin?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank"> sosiukin </a>at AdobeStock </span></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-2c09bc89-7fff-bcda-aac3-48c97a58e079"><br /></span></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-27412846752491165802024-01-21T12:22:00.000-05:002024-01-21T12:22:16.015-05:00Ideal Tea Health Benefits <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhaTHQHwdH3GYdkqKN1YzK9vel6TMoClq_QVSIa-DNZEDgFosuQ4oIfRRqaRG8NbOsTZyQ7Y6w-xKc9vbtWZj7QrW23AwKLEgQ2FVLSmgoYZGHn4RWx4kC0flDDVrVoOiZBydOky_dIaC4hjhePeLudSV0n0-eH7xFHFiMYwGZ8nDkB2PoOTGoa_dFdXk/s640/Untitled%20design%20(48).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="tea-health-benefits" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhaTHQHwdH3GYdkqKN1YzK9vel6TMoClq_QVSIa-DNZEDgFosuQ4oIfRRqaRG8NbOsTZyQ7Y6w-xKc9vbtWZj7QrW23AwKLEgQ2FVLSmgoYZGHn4RWx4kC0flDDVrVoOiZBydOky_dIaC4hjhePeLudSV0n0-eH7xFHFiMYwGZ8nDkB2PoOTGoa_dFdXk/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(48).png" title="tea-health-benefits" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Amazing Tea Health Benefits</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Tea health benefits are enormous due to polyphenol compounds rich in antioxidants like catechins that do more than give plants their color. They also give protection against oxidative damage when people consume them from eating certain foods. A catechin is a highly effective antioxidant found in matcha tea believed to reduce inflammation, improve heart and metabolic health. Matcha tea is a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves originating in China traditionally consumed in East Asia. Matcha is a type of green tea that contains nutrients from the entire tea leaf and contains more caffeine and antioxidants compared to regular green tea. Health trends boost the demand for organic natural products tea driving industry growth in 2024 gaining popularity for healthy beverages containing vitamins providing energy to the body. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Matcha Tea has a unique mild taste and vibrant green color regarded to be the most aromatic green tea with proven health benefits including improved memory and cognitive function, weight loss and management, relaxation and mood enhancement. Plant based Sunwarrior Harvest Matcha tea powder is the perfect choice for your nutritional needs loaded with antioxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A, promote healthy brain function and supports health management. Matcha powder tea is versatile in all cuisine using distinctive ingredients to create smoothies, dressings, healthy beverages, nutritious latte, sprinkle it on popcorn or add it to your favorite recipe. Preparation of tea beverage is produces steeping tea leaves in freshly boiled water for 10 minutes to release flavors of the herbal tea blend of choice. According to legend tea has been known in China since 2700 BCE. For a Millennia it was used as a medicinal beverage obtained by boiling fresh leaves in water. Around the third century CE it became a daily drink and tea cultivation process began. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">The first published accounts of planting, processing and drinking tea as a beverage became relevant in 350 CE. Around 800 the first seeds were brought to Japan where cultivation was established by the 13 century. The British introduced tea culture in 1836 using seeds from China but later used seeds from the Assam plant. By the late 19th and 20th century tea growing has spread to countries across the globe as drinking the beverage is considered a health promoting habit since ancient times. The tea plant Camellia sinensis has been cultivated for thousands of years for the leaves' medicinal purposes. Herbal infusions <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2022/02/herbal-infusions-tea-benefits-good.html" target="_blank">tea benefits</a> good health high in antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals in our bodies reducing inflammation. Tadin Tila Linden Herbal tea blossoms with light aromatics of Chrysanthemum subtle jasmine flavors create a sweet floral tea blend. Linden herbal tea is a skillfully crafted caffeine blend of the Linden leaf, linden flowers and tilia star flower. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">8 amazing health benefits of Linden tea including lowers blood pressure, alleviates anxiety, reduces inflammation, reduces mild pain, may promote better sleep, relieves indigestion, reduces cold symptoms, may have diuretic effects. Linden tea is a restoring tea blend with a light flavor and aromatic notes soothe the senses of wellness. It is easy to brew the perfect cup of tea bringing water to a boil. Second add 2 tea bags to a one cup then pour boiling water over the tea bags and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Gently squeeze out the herbal goodness using a spoon. Teas can be infused with unsweetened fruit juices, milks, creams, sparkling cider or sweetened with Trivia plant based sweetener for a satisfying sweetness with fewer calories. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-small;">Images Courtesy of <a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/200969975/printemps?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank">Printemps</a> at AdobeStock</span></span></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-5f8b7a85-7fff-23c5-c4ed-3351e9c50dc4"><br /></span></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-84303281570164657162024-01-14T12:07:00.000-05:002024-01-14T12:07:26.495-05:00Ideal Foods Fight Inflammation <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZbtr_17Y86xKAYy-JIODOFcRRDIN7sZWacVOEepKY3_cxIBlxAVP-Sq-5nGdLTo9a3RvRMjoHF_D6hUNLkGNhAxNfpmoNO_A4y_3bFp0Mn4F8C2PeM18I1zAJSMOIUe-a-TvGEs5ur28zztxG5pUtkoEddg7cCNutVHO8onA9SrLT4S8aNSjZ0ZF3us/s640/Untitled%20design%20(44).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="foods-fight-Inflammation" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZbtr_17Y86xKAYy-JIODOFcRRDIN7sZWacVOEepKY3_cxIBlxAVP-Sq-5nGdLTo9a3RvRMjoHF_D6hUNLkGNhAxNfpmoNO_A4y_3bFp0Mn4F8C2PeM18I1zAJSMOIUe-a-TvGEs5ur28zztxG5pUtkoEddg7cCNutVHO8onA9SrLT4S8aNSjZ0ZF3us/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(44).png" title="foods-fight-Inflammation" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Nutritious Foods Fight Inflammation </b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Foods fight inflammation in the body with an anti-inflammatory diet packed with fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables and lean proteins help protect cells from free radical damage. Inflammation is a natural response to the immune system to protect the body from infection and injuries. Autoimmune disorders are common reasons for chronic inflammation like Lupus where your body attacks healthy tissue. Exposure to toxins such as pollution and industrial chemicals are causes of inflammation. Untreated acute inflammation due to infection or injury may lead to health disorders from Autoimmune Disease including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), metabolic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease resulting in high blood pressure, heart disease hypertension, mental health conditions, Neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Inflammation is triggered by damage to living tissue. The cellular inflammatory response is a defense mechanism involving higher organisms to help protect them from infection and injury. Its purpose is to localize and remove the injurious tissue restoring blood flow so the body can begin to heal. The response consists of changes in blood flow increasing permeability of blood vessels, and the migration of fluids and white blood cells leukocytes from circulation to the inflamed site of tissue damage. Inflammation is a local reaction to living tissue to illness, injury often resulting in heat. redness, swelling and pain. According to Harvard Health doctors are learning that one of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet but in the refrigerator. By following an anti-inflammatory diet, you can fight inflammation for good. One of the most powerful tools used to combat inflammation does not come from the pharmacy but from the grocery store. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Selecting the right anti-inflammatory foods will be able to reduce your risk of illness lowering inflammation throughout the body. Anti-inflammatory foods like strawberries, blueberries, oranges, apples, leafy green vegetables, kale, spinach, collards, almond nuts, walnuts, olive oil, tomatoes, fatty fish salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna. <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2018/09/10-benefits-of-turmeric-for-weight-loss.html" target="_blank">Turmeric</a> spice. Polyphenols compounds found in plants are natural antioxidants, a substance that inhibits oxidation that can produce free radicals. Polyphenols is a category of plant compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties found to be beneficial to good health. They can help lower blood sugar levels, heart disease. Blood clots and risks to cancer. Polyphenols are the most abundant antioxidants in human diets including the largest studied class of flavonoids which includes several thousands compounds. There are 6,000 different types of flavonoids and each of these have powerful antioxidants has its own particular benefit. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Flavonoids are various compounds found naturally in fruits, vegetables like chocolate, green tea. Wine. Flavonoids are a group of natural substances with variable phenolic structures found in many fruits and vegetables, grains, barks, roots, stems, flowers, tea and wine. The natural products are well known for its beneficial effects on health and efforts are being made to isolate the ingredients called flavonoids. Flavonoids are an indispensable component in a variety of nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medicinal and cosmetic applications.” says NIH National Library of Medicine. Foods fight inflammation due to their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties and a natural defense against free radicals. Antioxidants including carotenoids, vitamin C and vitamin E may help protect cells from free radical damage in the body. Plant based foods are the best sources including nuts, seeds, fresh leafy greens, whole grains, herbs and spices like turmeric are excellent foods fight</span> <span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">inflammation.</span> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Images Courtesy Of <a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/200953969/kalafoto?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank">Kalafoto</a> at AdobeStock</span></span></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-179dbca2-7fff-8c95-f3ea-ae9d95c1554d"><br /></span></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-65669489413203921462024-01-07T10:56:00.001-05:002024-02-03T12:30:22.281-05:00Causes Of Obesity Influences <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_XUgj0hZCblUkv9cHDu_86gvrgRS2SHki_B_4CPDW4rCWP0pKsN6xoS096wiyoe4F9lHKIwD9pkXFz4EncgAq5x_zcPOGpzrm6XPtmTG-ryZaIKMXImnIBN2AwKKqkB6dwbdGd30bl4_Jvb6L4Ee9l1limVlRxG9Bb0cAEBE-FEXoF7yO2gGTx70fhw/s640/Untitled%20design%20(42).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="obesity" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_XUgj0hZCblUkv9cHDu_86gvrgRS2SHki_B_4CPDW4rCWP0pKsN6xoS096wiyoe4F9lHKIwD9pkXFz4EncgAq5x_zcPOGpzrm6XPtmTG-ryZaIKMXImnIBN2AwKKqkB6dwbdGd30bl4_Jvb6L4Ee9l1limVlRxG9Bb0cAEBE-FEXoF7yO2gGTx70fhw/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(42).png" title="obesity" width="640" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-f890649e-7fff-a23b-d98c-eb4106a3cfc1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Prevention</span></span><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> of Obesity</span></span></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Obesity is a medical disorder of excessive accumulation of body fat due to the consumption of consuming more calories than the body can use daily. Living a sedentary lifestyle of inactivity negatively impacts a person's weight that may contribute to leading causes of health problems including sleep apnea, weight gain, arthritis, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease. High cholesterol, Osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain. The prevalence of obesity remains high in 2024 indicators of influences affecting overall health. Excessive food intake leads to eating disorders consuming e calories than the body needs causes weight gain. Eating disorders often contribute to binge eating consuming too much food in a short period of time resulting in obesity. Physiological influences affect energy expenditure of the metabolic rate used to assimilate calories used to generate physical energy. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The process of nutrient assimilating is crucial for our bodies breaking down nutrients during the digestion process. Once broken down your digestive system absorbs these nutrients and distributes them to your cells during the assimilation process. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through regular physical activity, good nutrition and healthy behaviors is essential for the prevention of obesity in 2024. The cause of <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2023/08/cause-of-obesity.html" target="_blank">obesity </a>correlates with eating too many calories and not exercising enough leading to health complications if left untreated. Portion control is a practical approach to losing weight eating nutritious foods in the right amount less you feeling satisfied with your diet plan. Food scales help measure foods including fish, chicken, beef, vegetables. Etekcity food kitchen scale with bowl precisely measures weight up to 11 pounds, increments of 0.1oz/1g/1mL, minimum weight recommendations 5g. The Etekcity food scale is versatile for portion control, dieting, weight loss and food prep. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Proteins are found throughout the body in muscle, skin bone and hair and virtually every other body part or tissue. It makes up enzymes that power chemical reactions and the hemoglobin that carries oxygen in your blood. Proteins are made up of 21 basic building blocks called amino acids that must come from food says Harvard Health. According to the National Academy Of Medicine, it recommends that adults get 8 grams of protein for every kilogram of body weight per day or just over 7 grams for every 20 pounds of body weight. For a person weighing 140 pounds that means 50 grams of protein each day. For a 200 pound person that means 70 grams of protein per day. Counting calories can be simplified using a calorie online calculator to estimate how many calories a person needs each day based on several equations used to calculate metabolic basal rate BMR which is the amount of energy expended per day. The Body Mass Index calculator can be used to calculate BMI corresponding weight status providing people with a starting point for losing weight. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The BMI Smart Scale estimates 15 essential body composition metrics including weight, body fat. BMI, muscle mass, heart rate and more are used to gauge your health and fitness level. Regular exercise prevents obesity, helping people lose weight one pound at a time. Many local gyms across the United States offer free training on all fitness equipment including resistance training, weight training, cardio exercises on treadmills, elliptical training, cycling for fitness enthusiasts. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Images Courtesy of<a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/206394193/valentinamaslova?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank"> valentinamasiova </a>at AdobeStock</span></p><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span><p></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-46906883822602086392023-12-31T12:26:00.000-05:002023-12-31T12:26:10.659-05:00New Year 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4186mR31-HSgreTfx4hN1nX9j63yGe_N5R08GAO7haOTugouwCe2Sa58zJyzDUanOasJxPDp1FJgmE8JISyql1Uabr9h94K0hXgtOuzBZny_QRMK-bShgUbpGQYfzcedSOPXUzcCeDBCdvvFV3XQB-GETrU-2JnAUrS1tI-NUCIoreB2dRh7KUrKEZ_Y/s640/Untitled%20design%20(39).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="new-year-2024" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4186mR31-HSgreTfx4hN1nX9j63yGe_N5R08GAO7haOTugouwCe2Sa58zJyzDUanOasJxPDp1FJgmE8JISyql1Uabr9h94K0hXgtOuzBZny_QRMK-bShgUbpGQYfzcedSOPXUzcCeDBCdvvFV3XQB-GETrU-2JnAUrS1tI-NUCIoreB2dRh7KUrKEZ_Y/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(39).png" title="new-year-2024" width="640" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-9ff27fc0-7fff-5c86-ff4d-7051220d7a57"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">New Year 2024 </span></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Celebrations</span></span></span></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">New Year festival observations impact social, religious, cultural events worldwide and celebrate the beginning of the new year in 2024. New Years Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on January 1 of each year marked by fireworks, parties and special events which are televised. Many Americans plan to make New Year's resolutions which are promised to themselves that they will improve something in their life. Americans are planning to save more money in 2024 where in previous years people planned to eat healthier, exercise regularly and lose weight as top priorities. Now financial goals have been commonly cited of great significance as more consumers want to prioritize expenses saving more money for future goals in 2024. The world prepares to ring in the New Year 2024 as more than one billion people are expected to tune in to watch the glowing orb drop down a pole in New York Time Square precisely at Midnight. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">The traditions go back for more than a century featuring star performances, practical challenges and quirky costumes for hundreds of thousands of relievers packed into Time Square.” says Time Historically the earliest known record of the New Year festival dates back to 2000 BCE in Mesopotamia where in Babylonia the New Year Akitu began with the new moon after the spring equinox in mid March and in Assyria with the new moon nearest the autumn equinox September 21 and for early Greeks it began with the winter solstice December 21. On the Roman republic calendar the Year began on March 1 but after 153 BCE the official date was January 1 which continued in the Julian Calendar of 46 BCE. In early Medieval times most of Christian Europe considered March 25 the Feast of Annunciation as the beginning of the New Year although New Years Day was observed December 25 in Anglo Saxon England. William the Conqueror declared the day to begin January 1 but later England joined the rest of Christendom and adopted March 25. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">The Gregorian calendar adopted in 1582 by the Roman Catholic Church restored January 1 as the New Year's Day as most European countries gradually followed suit including Scotland in 1660, Denmark and Germany in 1700, England in 1752 and Russia in 1918. Those religious cultures using the Lunar calendar, a dating system, continued to observe the beginning of the New Year on days other than January first. According to Time, variations of calendars tend to tie their own New Year celebrations with other significant events whether religious, astronomical, or agriculture. Mesopotamia’s akitu is also considered with the harvest of barley. The Gregorian calendar has now been widely adopted as the international standard civil calendar for governments and businesses. The modern day Gregorian calendar is used in most parts of the world today. It was introduced by Pope Gregory Xlll in October 1852 as the modification and replacement for the Jullian Caesar calendar. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">The Jullian calendar was introduced by the Roman Empire in 46 BC when Julius Caesar ordered a new calendar to be developed under one calendar to better follow the solar year. The Gregorian calendar shortened the average calendar year by 0.0075 days to stop the drift of the calendar with respect to the equinoxes. The Gregorian calendar is used in most parts of the world today and is connected to astronomy and agriculture. When the ball drops in Time Square in New York USA most of the world's population of 8,118,836,000 will usher in the New Year celebrating the event with enthusiasm anticipating good things will happen in 2024.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Images Courtesy of</span><a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/206796734/rorygezfresh?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> Rorygezfresh</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> photos at AdobeStock </span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><p></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-18371866129145970072023-12-24T14:48:00.000-05:002023-12-24T14:48:13.922-05:00Poinsettia Christmas Star Flower <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIu1lChN_jY07-KzVmYZe0Rd5V3gV6fNKiN_9uvfh8L8TTWsn1vc90Sj4WuI0Xp5nJrjG-t7Y4eNU9H5P-E9HTg7ZHbjf3rrs3WaA7mr4bL55D0dRFZDv9tlPw2bJrsKJ4pBAXBy1qv-7HFK3siSWoithfS2PFS8CzQa0L82K1hJkHGSNMh-8Lyh4pY-U/s5184/Untitled%20design%20(34).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="poinsettia" border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIu1lChN_jY07-KzVmYZe0Rd5V3gV6fNKiN_9uvfh8L8TTWsn1vc90Sj4WuI0Xp5nJrjG-t7Y4eNU9H5P-E9HTg7ZHbjf3rrs3WaA7mr4bL55D0dRFZDv9tlPw2bJrsKJ4pBAXBy1qv-7HFK3siSWoithfS2PFS8CzQa0L82K1hJkHGSNMh-8Lyh4pY-U/w640-h426/Untitled%20design%20(34).png" title="poinsettia" width="640" /></a></div><br /><b style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Poinsettia Holiday Decor</b><p></p><div><span id="docs-internal-guid-5b89b998-7fff-ddf4-7864-d35eaeb32b16"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Poinsettia is known as a popular Christmas star flower often given as a gift during the holiday season. Poinsettia Euphorbia pulcherrima</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">is a well-known member of the spurge family Euphorbiaceae</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">commonly sold as an ornamental Christmastime item. The poinsettias is the world's most economically important potted plant sold across the United States. Each year in the U.S. approximately 70 million poinsettias are sold in a period of six weeks valued at 250 million U.S. dollars. With more than 100 varieties consumers are guaranteed to find a favorite among the selection of plants. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Poinsettias are traditional Christmas plants that will last through the Christmas season into the New Year of 2024. With their brightly colored petals n various shades, poinsettias are the best-selling plant in the U.S and Canada. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Poinsettias are plants that bloom in various colors especially around Christmas including the best seller Prestige Red, Jingle Bells with red brackets splashed with pink or white color, Winter Rose Early Red features smaller curled dark red brackets that resemble a rose bloom, Holly Point highlight variegated foliage with red flower brackets, Tri-Color Red with white and pink brackets on the same plant. Silk poinsettias are a welcome addition to the season often used in holiday decor items placed in arrangements, garland, wreaths, and Christmas table settings. Creative Display's large premier silk poinsettia plant Christmas decoration is amazingly lifelike and realistic no one will know these gorgeous flowers aren't real, sold as 17”x15” two packs on Amazon. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">It is perfect for creating a holiday poinsettia tree display or tabletop centerpiece for a special event. Live poinsettia plans can be purchased at your local realtor during the holidays often sold at grocery store settings, plant nurseries and florists. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The poinsettia plant is native to Mexico and Central America where it grows in moist wet wooded ravines including rocky hillsides where it thrived. It was named after Jole R, Poinsett who popularized the plant introducing it to floriculture while he was a U.S. Minister to Mexico in the late 1820’s. Cultivated varieties are available with white, pink molted and striped brackets but the solid red varieties are available in various shades and still remain in greatest demand during the Christmas holiday season in 2023. In warm climates the poinsettia is a winter flowering leggy shrub ranging about 3 meters or 10 feet in height, as a potted plant in northern areas it rarely grows beyond 1 meter. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Petals are actually colored leaflike brackets that surround a central cluster of tiny yellow flowers with long woody stems and dark green dentate leaves. According to HGTV care for your poinsettia through and beyond as this tropical plant has iconic roots. Care and maintenance for a poinsettia plant may be a mystery. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Poinsettia care can help extend those blooms as long as possible and maybe encourage the plant to bloom again next year. Warm poinsettias with ample sunlight in a sunny window with east. west or southern exposure is the best. Try to keep the temperature between 65 to 75 degrees during the day keeping in mind the area around a drafty window can be quite a bit cooler dropping off in temperature. At night poinsettias are at slightly lower temperature around 55 to 60 degrees but avoid drastic drops. Water the poinsettia whenever the top of the soil feels dry but don't flood or soak it. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">If your home is dry during the winter months a humidifier or mister can help the plant stay hydrated. Poinsettias stay attractive for months but it is tricky to get them to rebloom once again that is unless you live in subtropical areas. You can transplant the poinsettia into your garden in warm areas in January and let the natural changes in daylight trigger their color later that year. To coax your plant back into bloom let it dry out gradually starting in April watering the plant just enough to keep the stems from shriveling then place the pot in a spot that states 60 degrees. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">In Mid may prune the stems back to 4 inches in height then repot the plant in a slightly larger pot. Move the plant to a warm sunny location and resume watering. When growth emerges, fertilize the plant every two weeks with a complete fertilizer using a balanced fertilizer that contains a little bit of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium such as all-purpose Miracle Grow Plant food to encourage new growth for the next Christmas holiday season. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">In July pinch back the stems then pinch back the stems in mid-August. Poinsettias need 10 weeks of 12 hours or less of sunlight each day to flourish in color. For Christmas flowers keep the plant in complete darkness from 5 PM to 8 AM daily starting around October 1 to encourage blooms. For the ambitious gardener, poinsettia seeds are readily available from CHUCKY Red Poinsettia Shrub 100 count plant seeds packets sold on Amazon. Grow sow your own poinsettia plants in a sunny location for the next special holiday occasion. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The plants can be kept as house plants though they require specific care during the growing season to trigger the brackets to change color then bloom once again the next year.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.656; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Images Courtesy of<a href="https://pixabay.com/" target="_blank"> Pixbay</a></span></span></p><br /></span></div>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-29742288091361084082023-12-17T12:03:00.002-05:002023-12-17T12:33:29.632-05:00Christmas Holiday Ideas <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAQ0SzHVnMiU4rYTrF7yaMWYGyPwloadeaU0zHZ8RrUWTUjHVFZs0Sx7ECMm_4NTAFWChtxlBjebOH49Kn5wfJNfNOnIh86M64W1oYyMfxfK5ybGuop8HmWdT9d9BskQCoYLdUisK8NWx0E7xRtMqSAl2X8ob_sAbS7SAMPVCgsQMdFo2bsc5EpefJ4Q/s3264/stavrialena-gontzou-SqWPWKw50yU-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Christmas-Holiday-Ideas" border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAQ0SzHVnMiU4rYTrF7yaMWYGyPwloadeaU0zHZ8RrUWTUjHVFZs0Sx7ECMm_4NTAFWChtxlBjebOH49Kn5wfJNfNOnIh86M64W1oYyMfxfK5ybGuop8HmWdT9d9BskQCoYLdUisK8NWx0E7xRtMqSAl2X8ob_sAbS7SAMPVCgsQMdFo2bsc5EpefJ4Q/w480-h640/stavrialena-gontzou-SqWPWKw50yU-unsplash.jpg" title="Christmas-Holiday-Ideas" width="480" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Seasonal Christmas Holiday Ideas</span></b><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">A vast array of Christmas holiday ideas circulating across the web focusing on endless possibilities during the gift giving season. In the United States Christmas is celebrated on December 25 commemorates the birth of Jesus with traditional and current trends in 2023. Today more than 2 billion people in 160 countries consider Christmas to be one of the most significant holidays of the season. The holiday season is celebrated by tens of millions of people worldwide trim the tree adorned with trinkets and bows, connecting with friends, families' gatherings across all nations feasting on lavash dinners, giving gifts big and small </span></span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Christmas holiday ideas for gift giving range in complexity from electronics to apparel. accessories, gift baskets of all assortments, CDs, Games, gift cards and more. Online shopping offers better prices, convenience and a large variety of items to select from, complete with item image, description and shipping cost saving you time and money. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Since 1934 Harry & David has grown to become America's premier choice in gourmet gifts made from their handpicked fresh fruit to hand packed gifts baskets filled with delicious treats of premium quality. Gourmet gift baskets are available in a vast array of assortments including the Deluxe Christmas Basket filled with a festive assortment brimming with seasonal delights like premium pears, peppermint bark, signature truffles, chocolate covered cherries, dark chocolate Moose Munch, premium popcorn, gourmet crackers, cheese, salami, and more. It is a wonderful gift for anyone on your list. Best selling gadgets for 2023 while they are available is the Relaxernecker neck massager using patented ultrasonic technology to relax tense neck muscles reducing pain within seconds. The Pro Power Saver device saves on energy costs helps reduce electricity bills effectively using esaver technology promoting energy conservation contributing to a greener sustainable environment. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Take photography to the next level with the Black Falcon 4K drone hailed as one of the greatest inventions of 2023. You can take high definition shots of your dream vacation, big time sporting events using cinematic aerial mastery featuring 120 angle degree lens that can capture stunning high definition 60 frames per second for clear striking images you will want to see. Check out the Atmotoys Ball flying orb ball high tech spinner that floats, spines and glides through the air at your command. The flying ball toy will enhance your creativity and test your accuracy using different throwing angles and speeds, the flying drone balls can achieve different flight routs and skills as well as smooth flight modes. The Apple Watch SE motivates fitness metrics utilizing innovative health and safety features available now with carbon neutral case and band combinations, water resistant, swim suitable, keeping fitness workout partners close at hand, check your mental health state of mind, track your heart heath without missing a beat, get a closer look at your shut eye sleep patterns, and stay connected on the go with the Apple Watch SE. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Christmas Holiday Ideas List</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Bake Healthy Christmas Cookies</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Shop early get the best deals</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Mail Christmas Cards</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Make a gingerbread house for fun</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Plan holiday Christmas dinner</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Sing Christmas Carols</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Make a list check it twice</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Wrap Gifts</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Visit Santa</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Attend local church service celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.</span></span></li></ul><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Stocking Stuffers </b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Stocking stuffers are unique small gifts commonly found in department retail stores filled with specialty candies, cookies,treats and gifts of joy. It is believed the tradition of hanging Christmas stockings originate from the legend of Saint Nicholas the generous bishop known for kindness to kids and penchant for secret gift giving, famously dropped gold coins down a poor family's chimney one night. The tradition of hanging stockings originated from Saint Nicholas as an act of charity now symbolizes giving and sharing of gifts. Nicholas generosity has become synonymous with the festive season often symbolized with hanging stockings. Today Christmas stockings are hung with care in hopes that Saint Nicolas will soon be there. </span><a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2022/12/christmas-celebrations-traditions-made.html" style="white-space-collapse: preserve;" target="_blank">Christmas celebration</a><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"> traditions made easy simplifying the process decorating in advance deck the hall and trim the tree to enjoy the holiday season through December. </span></span><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;">A healthy Christmas Dinner eaten for the holidays can be filled with low calories foods you love to eat. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Christmas holiday celebration can be simplified this year enjoying moments of peace at home with your immediate family. Christmas feast of Nativity is an annual festival primarily observed on December 25 as a religious cultural celebration among billions of people worldwide. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world's nations and is celebrated by a majority of people as part of the holiday season. Friends and family members often gather celebrating the festivities eating special holiday dishes and giving gifts of joy. Americans across the country are concerned about their health establishing good dietary guidelines during the holidays while still enjoying the foods they love the most in 2023. Healthy Holiday eating will make celebrating at home a special event simplifying the menu with classic holiday horderve platter served with a sessional beverage compliments any meal.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-65e2a07c-7fff-b734-8e90-7c48213bf29c">Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@stavrialena?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Stavrialena Gontzou</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/christmas-tree-surrounded-with-assorted-decors-SqWPWKw50yU?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Unsplash</a> </span></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-35304970722912701192023-12-10T07:00:00.000-05:002023-12-10T07:00:37.658-05:0030 Minute Cardio Workout<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYKeG_cZJokWRIcE-IrdkTZaW5RHD7HqiSR_9y-suE54JsawTJ8CRLxfIfvsbax892qhDK20q2Gf7zXJdTMIQuk8UoPENrA71Y9uAGqWHcoC11bcJKJxP05zZ55EY9qeeGiHmB31rBEeYsaiTWkzkuheurH1qmD8ZdYAc6tSX-2ksylQYXky-LnsTgtxk/s640/Untitled%20design%20(28).png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Cardio-Workout" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYKeG_cZJokWRIcE-IrdkTZaW5RHD7HqiSR_9y-suE54JsawTJ8CRLxfIfvsbax892qhDK20q2Gf7zXJdTMIQuk8UoPENrA71Y9uAGqWHcoC11bcJKJxP05zZ55EY9qeeGiHmB31rBEeYsaiTWkzkuheurH1qmD8ZdYAc6tSX-2ksylQYXky-LnsTgtxk/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(28).png" title="Cardio-Workout" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span id="docs-internal-guid-4bb7f295-7fff-b553-dc0b-3b90eb05bcf6"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Get Fit Cardio Workout</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cardio workouts are considered aerobic conditioning enhancing physical endurance creating energy in the body. Aerobic exercise is a repetitive sequence of light to moderate intensity exercises designed to enhance cardio respiratory system to maintain fitness. Cardio workouts may help prevent cardiovascular disease, lower blood pressure, increase stamina, strength, boost your mood, reduce health risks, strengthen your heart. and ward off viral illnesses. Regular cardio exercise is the best way to manage weight while managing health using cardio workouts suited to your fitness level including elliptical training, walking, jogging, swimming, dancing, aerobics, cycling, stair climbing, According to Harvard Health ``aerobic exercise speeds up your heart rate and breathing important for bodily functions. It gives your heart and lungs a workout and increases endurance. Aerobic exercise relaxes blood vessel walls, lowers blood pressure, burns body fat, lowers blood sugar levels, reduces inflammation and boosts mood. '' </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cardiovascular exercises are a great way to improve your mood and energy levels in just 30 minutes or more each day. Walking outdoors at moderate speed for 30 to 60 minutes daily greatly benefits the body by burning off calories to maintain or lose weight. Aerobic exercise like jogging, brisk walking, or indoor elliptical training is the best way to manage weight performing cardio exercise at your own pace increasing your heart rate while reducing the risk of developing depression and anxiety. 30 minute cardio workout including exercise for strength training tones the entire body consisting of four circuits targeting arms, legs, core and glutes that aim to challenge your fitness level. Warm up in a standing position marching in place swinging your arms at your side back and forth for 3 minutes to oxygenate muscles in preparation for exercise. Perform 25 jumping jacks to improve cardio fitness, increasing your heart rate and blood flow. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Strengthen arms with 25 arm curls holding 5 to 8 pound weights in each hand curl biceps holding your arms in front of your body then curl both biceps up to your chest in 25 repetitions. Lay the weight down then perform 10 burpees full body exercise beginning in a standing position with your feet shoulder width apart. Drop into a squat bending your knees as if you are sitting down in a chair. Kick your legs back into a plank position aligning your body in a straight position in a straight line from shoulders to heals. Lower the body to the ground then rise into high plank jumping back to standing position for 10 repetitions. Perform 25 squats targeting legs and glutes in standing position. Perform 25 jumping jacks increasing aerobic output to increase heart rate. Standing straight with feet hip distance apart slightly squat down tilted forward perform resistance exercises that work the triceps that work the back of the arms increasing strength and muscle. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Holding a 5 to 8 pound hand weight in each hand, extend each elbow back then bring the weight forward again in 25 repetitions. Add more cardio working abdominal core muscles performing standing ab crunch standing with your feet hip distance apart hold a 5 to 8 pound weight in your hands swing the weight between your legs as you squat down swing the weight straight in front of your body then swing the weight back down again for 25 repetitions. If you do not have a weight perform standing ab crunches standing straight with hips feet distance apart alternate each leg kicking one leg straight touching the toes with one hand then lowering the leg back down into standing position repeating standing leg ab crunches for 25 repetitions on each side. Cool down lowing your heart rate marching slowly in a standing position keeping your arms below your heart for 3 minutes. Get fit <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2023/10/get-fit-cardio-exercises.html" target="_blank">cardio exercises</a> enhancing your health while strengthening endurance, helping you lose weight while walking, swimming.</span></span></span><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> jogging, aerobics elliptical training and dancing.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Images Courtesy of <a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/211203680/noel-cook?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank">Noel Cook</a> at AdobeStock</span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span><p></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-53221297359637581772023-12-03T09:41:00.000-05:002023-12-03T09:41:42.943-05:00Chocolate Decadent Desserts<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFaGhRp5L5L42k_DGl_sngJ2N_d8InlPjhhWJA06Yvmvh267aLCWqOzVo9dM597xfp1pId3CdinIrc1JTCWJSRKPZ_X76TiFmNnn731lfJMpjiZm2or1QQYIBtJMav3LQAgGcphyphenhyphenF25Ea2nTsessR7bjpb3ExnnfXl8W4pDXzIOIP0VyHOWxta_okd3Q/s2248/food-photographer-jennifer-pallian-dcPNZeSY3yk-unsplash%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="chocolate" border="0" data-original-height="2248" data-original-width="1799" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFaGhRp5L5L42k_DGl_sngJ2N_d8InlPjhhWJA06Yvmvh267aLCWqOzVo9dM597xfp1pId3CdinIrc1JTCWJSRKPZ_X76TiFmNnn731lfJMpjiZm2or1QQYIBtJMav3LQAgGcphyphenhyphenF25Ea2nTsessR7bjpb3ExnnfXl8W4pDXzIOIP0VyHOWxta_okd3Q/w512-h640/food-photographer-jennifer-pallian-dcPNZeSY3yk-unsplash%20(1).jpg" title="chocolate" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span id="docs-internal-guid-e839b924-7fff-8acf-2e49-467de9fb30b9"><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Choleate Good For Your Health</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Chocolate food products are made from refined cocoa beans often consumed as candies, beverages made to flavor decadent recipes or coat various dessert confections. The cocoa tree was cultivated more than 3.000 years ago by the Maya, Toltec and Aztec civilizations who prepared a beverage from the fruit of the cocoa bean, sometimes using it as a ceremonial drink and used the bean as currency held highly as part of their monetary system. In order to understand commercial transactions of the Aztec world the Spainards created tables to indicate trading values of specific amounts of the cocoa beans. Spain was the earliest European country to incorporate chocolate into their cuisine mixing it into chili adding more savory flavor to the dish. “In May 1502 Christopher Columbus set out on his fourth voyage to the New World from this trip he brought back many things to Europe including gold, silver, and the plain looking cargo of beans. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The Spaniards weren’t impressed and largely overlooked them. At the same time no one would have predicted just how much the unassuming bean would end up transforming Spanish and European cuisine.” says National Geographic. Today chocolate is highly valued for its rich flavors and nutrition consumed worldwide as a favorite commodity. Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. It is rich in antioxidants, minerals, and fiber that help protect your blood vessels. Studies indicate chocolate can significantly improve your health, lower the risks of heart disease and reduce stress. Dark chocolate contains a decent amount of soluble fiber and is loaded with minerals including iron, magnesium, copper, manganese. One bar of dark chocolate 6 pieces contains 270 calories, 21 grams of fat, 20 grams of carbs, 3 grams of protein. Dark chocolate contains caffeine theobromine which can improve brain function in the short term. It contains flavonoids which can improve blood flow to the brain and enhance cognitive function. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">People who eat and drink chocolate are less likely to be depressed. Chocolate contains a number of psychoactive ingredients which produce feelings of euphoria and a state of happiness. “Eating dark chocolate may positively affect mood and relieve depressive symptoms, finds the new UCL led study. Chocolate is widely reported to have mood enhancing properties and several mechanisms for a relationship between chocolate and mood have been proposed” says Neuroscience News. Eating 2 ounces of unsweetened dark chocolate once per day can have beneficial health effects. Dark chocolate contains compounds that can reduce stress and improve mood. It contains phenylethylamine (PEA) which stimulates endorphins, the body's natural pain killers and mood enhancers. While dark chocolate has many health benefits for the body it also may contain sugar and high calorie content and should be eaten in moderation. For those watching their weight unsweetened, sugar free chocolate options are readily available online or at your local retailer. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hershey’s special dark zero sugar candy individually wrapped 2.5-pound bag made without the sugar perfect for the holidays consumed as a delicious treat any time. Chocolate desserts can be made with sweetened or unsweetened chocolate syrups, cocoa powder, baking chocolate, and sauces. Sugar free<a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2018/12/sugar-free-chocolate-treats-benefit.html" target="_blank"> chocolate </a>treats benefit health while reducing stress, enhancing good mood. Decadent chocolate desserts like bon bon, lava cake, brownies, candies, chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered roasted nuts, Mocha coffee, hot chocolate, chocolate covered raspberries, Hazelnut milk chocolate, chocolate with mint, chocolate truffles are among some of the favorites. Everything's better with chocolate!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cheers!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Patricia Lynn</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Images Courtesy of Food Photographer<a href="https://unsplash.com/@foodess?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash" target="_blank"> Jennifer Pallian</a> on Unsplash </p></span><p></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-14555567686635650062023-11-26T11:24:00.000-05:002023-11-26T11:24:11.605-05:00Benefits Of Coconut <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-vcOxIyw_UUsgLgKJEbuq1yAL85KxXm6rt4QeCaESJ23KWfbnh-9ircPhyphenhyphenCDv6tZmrKSTwH0Sxkkr-aBXsxbzyN8YGHMOUqZaxlkwgonUEa3WvVIN3w2kGZDYGP6e0aHdVU3F9lhpxPtPEMTgf4GmFrBUlmBTrL1N4n56LEc1vDZ0g6suO5pn3VmkbY/s640/Untitled%20design%20(24).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="coconut" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX-vcOxIyw_UUsgLgKJEbuq1yAL85KxXm6rt4QeCaESJ23KWfbnh-9ircPhyphenhyphenCDv6tZmrKSTwH0Sxkkr-aBXsxbzyN8YGHMOUqZaxlkwgonUEa3WvVIN3w2kGZDYGP6e0aHdVU3F9lhpxPtPEMTgf4GmFrBUlmBTrL1N4n56LEc1vDZ0g6suO5pn3VmkbY/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(24).png" title="coconut" width="640" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-4af8e6e2-7fff-5134-7b85-48e759fb9cc4"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Coconut is an edible fruit of the coconut palm tree </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Cocos nucifera a tree</i></span></span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> of the palm family </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><i>Aceraceae</i></span><span style="font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">. </span><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Coconuts most likely originated somewhere in Indo- Malaya and are considered the most important crops of the tropics. The origins of the coconut are not known as of today as many claim the coconut is native to Southwest Asia, Philippines, Indonesia, including Astillero were likely to be places of its origin. Historically coconuts were first domesticated by the Austronesian people in Island, Southwest Asia and were spread during the Neolithic stone age via seaborn migrations as far east as the Pacific Islands as far west as the Madagascar and the Comoros. The coconut tree provides food, cosmetics, fuel, folk medicine, building materials and other essential uses. The inner flash of the mature seed as well as the coconut milk is extracted from the shell for use as as dietary sources for many people living in the tropics and subtropical areas. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Today coconut products are readily available across the globe sold as coconut milks fresh and caned, coconut water, coconut flakes, coconut oils, coconut creams, soaps and coconut infused scents of the tropics. The demand for coconut derived products is anticipated to increase due to the rise in consumer concerns about the use of controversial dairy based beverages, food products and the adoption of vegan diets. In recent years the coconut has been credited for its health benefits often consumed as a nutritious fruit. According to The National Library Of Medicine the coconut palm is an important crop for communities globally both as a food source as well as fiber, timber and medicine. It contains several bioactive compounds, particularly extra virgin coconut oil. Many of its health benefits have been overlooked due to its fatty acid composition. One tablespoon of coconut oil contains 50 calories, 5.2 grams saturated fat. 1-gram carbs, 0.54 grams protein.</span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">A diet high in saturated fatty acids has been connected to an increase risk of CVD and other major lifestyle diseases Therefore historically public health recommendations has focused on messages to the public to decrease the consumption of saturated fatty acids including coconut. There is significant data to support differentiating different food sources of saturated fats to clarify the unique nutrients of each source and the associated health impact. Avoid <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2017/09/avoid-top-10-coconut-oil-mistakes.html" target="_blank">coconut mistakes</a> consuming coconut oil in moderation while enjoying a healthy diet plan consuming fats and oils of any kind. Possible benefits of consuming coconut oil include reducing stress, controlling blood sugar, increasing good cholesterol however more research into the effects of regular coconut oil use is necessary. Coconut flesh is high in fat and can be dried, eaten fresh or processed into coconut milk or coconut oil. The liquid of the nut is called coconut water often used in beverages as a solution for treating dehydration consumed as a refreshing beverage of choice. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Coconut water contains various nutrients high in electrolytes potassium, vitamin C. Vita pure Coconut water has the taste of the tropics low in calories helps keep your body properly hydrated for everyday on the go refreshment.</span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Images Courtesy of <a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/201989460/monticellllo?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank">Monticeillo</a> at AdobeStock </span></p><br /><br /></span><p></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-71692954652131536142023-11-18T15:49:00.000-05:002023-11-18T15:49:22.462-05:00Ideal Spice Health Benefits <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Y9m6vA1-vX18nF28jjYDL7Uj89d4PQGt_tHB-tbxwi-N-P3GmiYBRtdyhqoI5-8hnrH677IjcOQDDoiFDJ8ETkFYApLfo73fJ6JQt5CsgziU4qR01bPvSAz9FnhwIldsPL_7zZmkzPt_vkpbr7ETIVx9IWll4wEHq4aMquxx3rupCYYxxn6tpHKn-3I/s640/Untitled%20design%20(19).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="spice-health-benefits" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Y9m6vA1-vX18nF28jjYDL7Uj89d4PQGt_tHB-tbxwi-N-P3GmiYBRtdyhqoI5-8hnrH677IjcOQDDoiFDJ8ETkFYApLfo73fJ6JQt5CsgziU4qR01bPvSAz9FnhwIldsPL_7zZmkzPt_vkpbr7ETIVx9IWll4wEHq4aMquxx3rupCYYxxn6tpHKn-3I/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(19).png" title="spice-health-benefits" width="640" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-81207de9-7fff-5219-be21-4dccabdc5148"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b>Amazing Spice Health Benefits</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Spices have been used for thousands of years for their unique qualities in medicinal medicine, and flavorful cooking options. The global spice and seasoning market size estimate USD 37.26 billion in 2022 expected to reach USD 39.27 billion in 2023. The growing awareness of medicinal benefits of spices and herbs along with the rising number of people cooking at home has been attributed to a major factor in growth of this market, says GVR Grand View Research. </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Spices and herbs are various edible plants cultivated for their aroma. Pungent or otherwise desirable substances used in culinary cooking across the globe to instantly add more flavor to any meal. Early humans evolved over the years surrounded by flowering plants discovering that specific nuts, seeds, berries, bark, leaves and seeds enhanced the taste of meats. Over the years spices and herbs were used for medicinal purposes resulting in therapeutic treatments in humans around the world. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Spices such as ginger, parsley turmeric, fenugreek, </span><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Chile pepper, garlic, licorice, mint and onion offer spice health benefits while enhancing the taste of any dish. Spices have been used in medicine since ancient times with mentions in the Ebers Papyrus and the Old Testament. Peppermint ginger and turmeric have long been thought to have medicinal properties in folk medicine, a traditional medicine consisting of long-standing health remedies usually involving plant derived remedies on an empirical basis. Spice health benefits are enormous, stimulating the production of enzymes that detoxifies carcinogens, inhibit cholesterol synthesis, lower blood pressure, prevent blood clotting and reduce inflammation in the body. Spices and herbs have been used for centuries by the Hippocrates who was born in Kos Greece in about 460 BC known as the father of modern medicine. Spices played an important role in medicinal science for treating a wide range of ailments including digestive issues, respiratory issues and infections. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Hippocrates (460-477 BC) wrote about spices and herbs including saffron, Tyme, cinnamon, coriander, mint and marjoram. Ancient Greeks wore parsley and marjoram as a crown at their feasts in an attempt to prevent drunkenness. Spices were the most valuable items of trade in ancient and medieval times. The ancient Egyptians were using various spices for flavoring food and cosmetics as early as 3500 BC. Spices spread through the Middle East to the Eastern Mediterranean and Europe. The history of spices reaches back thousands of years dating back to the 8th century. Spice health benefits were widely known and developed by Asian civilizations used in a variety of traditional developments for their unique qualities used for common purposes across the ancient world. <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2018/11/spice-up-your-life-with-delicious.html" target="_blank">Spice</a> up your life with delicious flavors and health benefits of rich compounds found in spices. Cinnamon is a spice that has been used for thousands of years for its medicinal and cooking purposes. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">It is rich in antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that may help manage blood sugar levels, protect against heart disease and reduce inflammation in the body. It is high in cinnamaldehyde, a potent polyphenol antioxidant which has anti-inflammatory effects lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, reducing the risk of heart disease. NutriFair Organic Supplement is 1200 MG per serving capsules glucose metabolism supplement. Turmeric has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and in cooking savory dishes. It contains a compound called curcumin which has a natural antioxidant anti-inflammatory property. Turmeric spice health benefits help boost immunity, reduce inflammation in the body, relieve nausea, may help with weight loss, memory, and reduce symptoms of arthritis. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Images Courtesy of <a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/201989460/monticellllo?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank">Monticellio</a> at AdobeStock</span></span></p><br /></span><p></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-17676183896009677642023-11-12T09:26:00.000-05:002023-11-12T09:26:32.071-05:00Lite Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jZHVD4ooDth-G49zGoYZOV2R_Uynwz9qByfY3BHJce2tUAaEyaJL-wL8rj-CzAJk_cozOZ3502tYKCaRxyF77v4jLhKlv3ihDI4L5li0UUau7Zuc0Z2pKJf7WAm0Zm8kspE23DbzFWdaemxPrCjOHbSKMwUBhNVhX66gEJ3jU-3C54NVOXepRMPfJXU/s640/Untitled%20design%20(14).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="thanksgiving-recipe-ideas" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1jZHVD4ooDth-G49zGoYZOV2R_Uynwz9qByfY3BHJce2tUAaEyaJL-wL8rj-CzAJk_cozOZ3502tYKCaRxyF77v4jLhKlv3ihDI4L5li0UUau7Zuc0Z2pKJf7WAm0Zm8kspE23DbzFWdaemxPrCjOHbSKMwUBhNVhX66gEJ3jU-3C54NVOXepRMPfJXU/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(14).png" title="thanksgiving-recipe-ideas" width="640" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-ea791776-7fff-6088-718f-607c90be5f5f"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Low Calorie Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas</span></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Thanksgiving recipe ideas combine a vast array of traditional dishes served for the holidays to give thanks for the year's bounty. According to the calorie control Center the average American consumes between 3,000 to 4,500 calories during Thanksgiving dinner, however the calorie count may vary depending on the dishes served and the portion sizes. Consumer Reports test kitchen created a traditional holiday menu calculating calorie counts for each dish per serving finding the meal they created had less than 2,000 calories but still contained a variety of seasonal favorites count of each dish per serving. It is important that the calorie count may vary depending on the recipe used and the portion size consumed. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Traditional favorite menu created by Consumer reports includes red wine 125 calories, cornbread 198 calories, mashed potatoes 237 calories, stuffing 195 calories, white meat turkey with skin 177 calories, candied sweet potatoes 187 calories, green bean casserole 227 calories, cranberry sauce 102 calories, pumpkin pie calories 280 calories, gravy 25 calories per serving totaling 2.000 calorie per meal. A lite traditional thanksgiving dinner reduces calories while still enjoying seasonal favorites low in sodium, sugar and trans fats. Make a delicious lite <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2022/11/delicious-lite-thanksgiving-feast.html" target="_blank">Thanksgiving Feast</a> using low calorie ingredients seasoned to perfection. Lite Thanksgiving recipe ideas include a menu packed with flavor and a bounty of sweet and savory dishes low in calories. Roasted turkey is typically consumed during the holidays rounding off at 236 calories per 3 ounce serving of white meat. Other proteins can also be served as the main dish including roasted chicken 3 ounces 190 calories, tofu turkey 3 ounces 300 calories, 3 ounces of roast beef 227 calories per serving. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Tofu turkey is a vegan alternative to traditional turkey. It is made from tofu that is seasoned with herbs and spices stuffed with cornbread stuffing then marinated and baked to perfection. Tofu turkey is a high protein low fat alternative to traditional turkey that is also cholesterol free seasoned with savory flavors. Lite thanksgiving side dishes enhance any low calorie menu served alongside with protein of choice. Cauliflower mash potatoes are 142 calories one cup per serving and eaten as a mash potato alternative to traditional mashed potatoes one cup serving 210 calories per serving. Lite Green Bean casserole is a favorite during the holidays made from canned green beans one cup serving 31 calories, Healthy Request cream of mushroom soup 70 calories per serving, one cup of unsweetened milk, topped 127 calories with homemade dried onions one tablespoon equal to 17 calories per serving reducing calories with each serving, </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">The classic Mccormick Green Bean Casserole elevates your holiday spread using tender green beans, crispy onions, based in a delicious creamy sauce then baked. Low calorie alternatives used in thanksgiving dinner recipes can greatly reduce calories without compromising the flavor of each dish. Corn is typically served as a side dish prepared in a vast array of dishes including cream corn, roasted corn salad, boiled can corn, corn muffins, corn stuffing, One cup of boiled can corn is only 132 calories making it relatively low in calories. Roasted sweet potatoes casserole made with mashed sweet potatoes then sweetened with Trivia brown sugar substitute a calorie free sweetener and a splash of milk is a delicious low calorie side dish at 211 calories per serving. Low calorie desserts options adorn most thanksgiving table settings including sugar free pumpkin pie, sugar free apple pie, sugar free ice cream. sugar free blueberry crumb pie are delicious lite desserts to serve after a thanksgiving meal. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Save more calories serving coffee with Nestle Coffee Mate Coffee powdered creamers with zero calories in flavors in French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Pumpkin Spice blends quickly into any hot beverage. Enjoy!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cheers!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Patricia Lynn</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Images Courtesy of <a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/206947972/anna-ivanova-stocksy?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank">Stocksy</a> at AdobeStock </span></p><div><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-87755709163075188282023-11-05T11:12:00.000-05:002023-11-05T11:12:18.641-05:00Amazing Weight Loss Apps <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdbWiyCVhx0rSWZfAuNbwyaOCrv-mlewa-MkvsfGP0A0hZ_hNARLIb6ixYMQn0T-dG9LqaYXg2YC8zRbVVzXz9cZIX_bhRNbP3QPqRAv12a1kHCUIP1DU6baoqnv0CHOZCKqPp_32TCmpZfYcMet_ZWTloVrhjZBnkdnQxWiumBxk2RuDlEs4NR56eKvE/s640/Untitled%20design%20(11).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="amazing-weight-loss-apps" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdbWiyCVhx0rSWZfAuNbwyaOCrv-mlewa-MkvsfGP0A0hZ_hNARLIb6ixYMQn0T-dG9LqaYXg2YC8zRbVVzXz9cZIX_bhRNbP3QPqRAv12a1kHCUIP1DU6baoqnv0CHOZCKqPp_32TCmpZfYcMet_ZWTloVrhjZBnkdnQxWiumBxk2RuDlEs4NR56eKvE/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(11).png" title="amazing-weight-loss-apps" width="640" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-5de192a0-7fff-42c2-9150-1da92c1967c3"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Weight Loss Apps</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">A comprehensive fitness app offers personalized meal plans, workout plans and mindful exercises dedicated to help people lose weight. According to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention obesity is a common costly condition for adults and children. The prevalence of obesity in the United States is 41.9 percent as of March 2020. Obesity related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancers leading preventable causes of premature death. The estimated medical cost of obesity was nearly 173 billion dollars in 2019. As of September 21, 2023 41.9 percent of adults have obesity. Nearly 71 percent of adults living in the U.S. either have obesity or are overweight. According to Nation Wide Surveys conducted by The National Institute of Health since the early 1960’s U.S. obesity rates have tripled over the last 60 years. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Obesity affects 100.1 million adults (41.9) percent, 14.7 million children (19.7) percent accounting for approximately 147 billion annual health care costs. The World Obesity Federation 2023 Atlas predicts 51 percent of the world, or 4 billion people will be obese or overweight within the next 12 years. The report uses BMI body mass index for its assessments, a number calculated by dividing a person's weight, and height to determine a person's BMI category. BMI calculators can be used to calculate BMI values and corresponding weight status using the metrics unit tab. BMI measures a person's leanness based on height and weight and is intended to quantify tissue mass applied to men and women. Calculating your BMI before dieting to lose weight provides people with a starting point to gage a person's weight classification BMI range kg/m2 severe thinness <16, moderate thinness 16-17, mild thinness 17.18.5, normal 18.5-25, overweight 25-30, Obese 30-35 and higher. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Weight loss <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2018/02/weight-loss-assistant-apps-effective-at.html" target="_blank">apps</a> have been proven to be an effective resource used to help people lose weight. Run Star BMI fitness scales utilize bioimpedance measurement technology to calculate13 body composition measurements that can be monitored and tracked on the StarFit App anytime anywhere over a period of time daily, weekly, monthly or even yearly motivating good lifestyle intention in 2023 tracking your fitness progress. The large LCD screen displays 6 key measurements including weight, body fat rate, BMI muscle mass, body water rate, bone mass. The scale is great for body builders, weight loss enthusiasts who want to track their fitness level while losing weight. Being overweight increases the number of health risks associated with obesity often resulting in serious chronic diseases including high blood pressure, high levels LDL cholesterol considered bad cholesterol, lower levels of HDL cholesterol good cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease stroke, Gallbladder disease, Osteoarthritis a type of joint disease caused by the breakdown of cartilage, body aches and pains associated with limited physical activity, sleep apnea, increased risk of premature mortality and poor quality of life. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2020/03/fitness-app-maximize-weight-loss.html" target="_blank">Fitness apps</a> maximize weight loss combining diet and exercise program. Weight loss apps provide a comprehensive solution for dieting and fitness suited for your specific needs helping you lose weight while developing new lifestyle strategies that may last a lifetime. My Fitness App Diet plan combines a sensible diet with a fitness program encouraging healthy lifestyle choices as the best method for weight loss. My Fitness diet plan is tailored to suit specific dietary needs personalizing it to make healthy eating easy choosing from one of several programs. Each plan offers delicious recipes created to maximize your nutritional uptake eating fresh foods packed with nutrition. Registered dietitian and personal Chef have developed several meal plans to select from providing a shopping list, easy to follow step by step instruction and a complete low calorie menu.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Images Courtesy of <a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/211267404/mg?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank">MG</a> at AdobeStock </span></p><div><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span><p></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-49954355319921989762023-10-29T12:14:00.001-04:002023-10-29T12:14:49.516-04:00Ideal Preserving Methods <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3jDqjrk9mlCg1a6niVdyV7EXCQpWmQgQPBxLRw6_mbxccy4Fu2aIbKH3R6x_cfFlI4mMSzBRa8dz5L2h_yCez-zO-Xc60UlScK76FWnrVXSvkwW3dOIQh5oMOh7cCWTg_rlpA8g3CjWK2PP8lCCPZ3KOI9nW6CkO40-qjD7oeix0mbogEm6b380rMj0/s7166/shutterstock_1351908416.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Preserving-Methods" border="0" data-original-height="4783" data-original-width="7166" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3jDqjrk9mlCg1a6niVdyV7EXCQpWmQgQPBxLRw6_mbxccy4Fu2aIbKH3R6x_cfFlI4mMSzBRa8dz5L2h_yCez-zO-Xc60UlScK76FWnrVXSvkwW3dOIQh5oMOh7cCWTg_rlpA8g3CjWK2PP8lCCPZ3KOI9nW6CkO40-qjD7oeix0mbogEm6b380rMj0/w640-h428/shutterstock_1351908416.jpg" title="Preserving-Methods" width="640" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-61a3159a-7fff-efe8-2ed8-317eb7dcef6c"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Preserving Food Essentials</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Preserving food continues to be a popular resource used by people around the globe as a good method of storing food items for future consumption. Canning food at home used to prevent spoilage as a preserving method of storing food in hermetically sealed containers sterilized by heat. The process was invented after prolonged research by Nicolas Appert of France in 1809 in response to calls by his government for a means of preserving food for army and Navy use. Appert’s preserving methods consisted of tightly sealing food in a bottle or jar then heating it to a certain temperature and maintaining the heat for a specific amount of time after which the container was kept sealed until use. European canning methods reached the United States becoming an important means of food preservation across America eventually becoming the world leader in automated canning procedures and total can production. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Today millions of people worldwide use canning preserving methods retaining nutrition utilizing proper canning techniques. Preserving food in sealed glass jars is a great way to keep your food fresh, preserving vitamins, minerals for a longer period of time, filling your pantry with essentials. Food grade stainless steel starter kits available online make canning a breeze using traditional preserving methods keeping your fresh for later consumption. This home canning kit consists of all essential tools needed to preserve food properly including a lightweight canning pot, canning funnel, jar lifter, bubble popper, measurer, magnetic lid lifter, canning tongs, jar wrench. Canning scoop. six ½ pint measuring cups and homemade labels to display on glass jars. The Ball starter kit is great for canning an abundance of delicious food options. </span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">The KranBandz kit includes 24 x pint mason jar regular mouth, glass jars, matching lids, KngarooBands jar opener used for a wide variety of canning and preserving options including self stick labels used for identifying and dating your canned goods. Ball 16 ounce reusable mason jars is great for whole fruits, vegetables, success, salsas, juices, pickles, Ball canning products are available online and often sold at local retail settings in 2023. A vast variety of food preserving methods are still used today including canning, freezing, dehydrating, preserving flavor and nutrition for an extended shelf life. The Cercker Food Dehydrator is upgraded with exhaust fan and air circulation technologies with a wind speed of 2m/s and a speed of 2000rpm. These food technologies provide an effective food drying process and prevent the shell from overheating. This food dehydrator machine has 8 large stainless-steel trays, measuring 9.84 x 9.84 inches often used to dry thick cut food including various vegetables, fruits, herbs, meats, flowers and other foods. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2020/04/preserve-food-stocking-pantry.html" target="_blank">Preserve</a> food stocking the pantry with essential to promote a nutritious diet. The food dehydrator works by circulating warm air around trays of food which evaporates moisture-drying food slowly to preserve the foods flavor, vitamins and minerals extending its shelf life. There is a wide variety of food dehydrators on the market ranging in size, price and specifications ranging from small, compact models to larger more advanced models with multiple trays, and temperature setting options. Dehydrating foods is one of the oldest preserving methods used in history. Store dehydrated foods in a cool dark place away from sunlight and moisture in airtight containers such as mansion jars. or vacuum sealed bags to retain freshness.</span></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-small;">Images Courtesy of <a href="https://www.shutterstock.com/g/Rimma+Bondarenko" target="_blank">Rimma Bondarenko </a>ShutterStock</span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div></span><p></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-44420033055465535122023-10-22T13:10:00.001-04:002024-01-28T04:38:05.972-05:00 National Nut Day<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJirgFqIZ616xXNSLQ8GsuDcISSjYo6Zwp_s667XEtZOM2AmRxyyrNTpntOCaknydIQLdsxby9mI8IT1s8xmSsakwyZlqrfuXkPXBbJxtxg7s-3Q9dxr8spba7K1RPltJT67NPIqdDWaFtFEUXReO7L3kYE_nJWfciSC78yDeOPCEar3Qta8aSW3lAb1U/s640/Untitled%20design%20(8).png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="national-nut-day" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJirgFqIZ616xXNSLQ8GsuDcISSjYo6Zwp_s667XEtZOM2AmRxyyrNTpntOCaknydIQLdsxby9mI8IT1s8xmSsakwyZlqrfuXkPXBbJxtxg7s-3Q9dxr8spba7K1RPltJT67NPIqdDWaFtFEUXReO7L3kYE_nJWfciSC78yDeOPCEar3Qta8aSW3lAb1U/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20(8).png" title="national-nut-day" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Celebrate</span></span><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> All Things Nuts</span></span></b></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">National Nut Day is celebrated annually on October 22 of each year in effort to encourage the public to select healthy snack options. It was created by Liberation Foods company in 2015 and is celebrated as a holiday devoted to all things nuts including recipes, tips and information spreading far throughout the United Kingdom and across the United States. Historically nuts have been consumed by humans for a long time as evidenced by archeological findings dating back to 780,000 b,c. Nuts are some of the world's most popular snack options across the globe available in a wide variety including walnuts, almonds, pistachios, pecans, peanuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts. Over 5.3 million metric tons of tree nuts were produced worldwide in 2022 For human consumption. “Frequent consumption of nuts has been linked to a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease. Phytochemicals especially phenolics in nuts may be considered to be the major bioactive compounds for health benefits. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Nuts are a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids protein, fiber and micronutrients vitamins and phytochemicals although levels may vary between nuts.” says ScienceDirect. For a long time Nuts have been a sustainable protein eaten as a great source of nutrition that can be added to any healthy diet. Nuts are rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated healthy fats. A nut is a fruit consisting of a hard or tough nutshell protecting the kernel which is usually edible. Nuts contain relatively large amounts of calories per serving including essential unsaturated and monounsaturated fats, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, a naturally occurring fatty acid, vitamins, and essential amino acids. Many popular nuts are good sources of fiber, vitamin E, vitamin B2, folate, including essential m minerals, selenium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium. Nuts and seeds have been part of diets worldwide for a millennium. Nuts and seeds are highly nutrient dense dietary components rich in micronutrients including MUFAs and PUFAs proteins and fibers. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">They are rich in vitamins and minerals and a range of active metabolites such as phenolic acids, phytosterols, and polyphenolic compounds. Some of the compounds present in nuts including polyphenols have been found to have antioxidant, antimicrobial and antiproliferative properties. Nut consumption is also associated with a substantial reduction in mortality risks from respiratory diseases, infectious disease, and diabetes; however, associations between nut consumption and diabetes incidents are mixed and might be explained by adiposity differences. Hence the current evidence supports dietary recommendations to consume a handful of nuts and seeds per day for people without allergies to these foods. Different types of nuts and seeds seem to have broadly similar benefits.” says PubMed When eaten in moderation nuts are a healthy snack option packed with vitamins and minerals. <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2022/03/simply-nuts-crunchy-delightful-flavor.html" target="_blank">Nuts</a> have a crunchy delightful flavor packed with nutrition. Nuts can be eaten roasted, raw, or made into smooth nut butter spreads.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Roast mix nuts of choice on a baking sheet in a preheated 325-degree F oven for 15 -20 minutes. Remove the nuts from the oven and allow to cool on a baking rack for 30 minutes until the nuts are cool enough to eat. Season the nuts with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl stirring with a wooden spoon. Store roasted nut mix in a airtight container in a cool dry place or the refrigerator for 3 up to weeks. Enjoy!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Images Courtesy of<a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/263617/igor-normann" target="_blank"> Igor Norman</a>n at AdobeStock </span></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-114ed835-7fff-8f9f-e755-19078297ca0f"><br /><br /><br /></span></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-2205207104095588382023-10-16T02:07:00.000-04:002023-10-16T02:07:22.662-04:00Dietary Minerals Benefit Good Health <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WV1GvBfGSpu8cDp_aH0na5MurGmL-1s7QNwhKbz-3RfYlCxS1M6JQHHubllTAQ4a7GEI8zFgVT6M0PB3MWGKDWxK3MCF77eAd5jMXuWebm9cDRHIQ34vow1XPqSOssiHDGDaWCcuxsQ6gFqGLsltyD3DFBMXf-1lK7O3gD4EdNneeyUVGqIMHrHBwQA/s640/herbs-2523119_640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="dietary-minerals" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WV1GvBfGSpu8cDp_aH0na5MurGmL-1s7QNwhKbz-3RfYlCxS1M6JQHHubllTAQ4a7GEI8zFgVT6M0PB3MWGKDWxK3MCF77eAd5jMXuWebm9cDRHIQ34vow1XPqSOssiHDGDaWCcuxsQ6gFqGLsltyD3DFBMXf-1lK7O3gD4EdNneeyUVGqIMHrHBwQA/s16000/herbs-2523119_640.jpg" title="dietary-minerals" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Natural Dietary Minerals</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Dietary minerals are essential nutrients required in small amounts to maintain good health. They are involved in various bodily functions including building strong bones, teeth and controlling bodily fluids and producing hormones and enzymes. Minerals can be found in a wide variety of natural nutrient dense foods such as nuts, seeds, magnesium, copper, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, and selenium. Shellfish contain zinc, copper, selenium, and iron. Cruciferous vegetables are rich in sulfur vitamins and minerals while eggs contain selenium. Beans and coco are a good source of magnesium. Herbs are a good source of dietary minerals such as iron, zinc, copper, potassium rich in savory flavor when added to ant dishes. </span></span><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Microminerals and trace minerals such as calcium, potassium, sodium, chloride, phosphorus, and magnesium are needed in larger amounts. Trace minerals including iron, copper, fluoride, zinc, selenium. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Chromium, molybdenum, iodine, manganese are required in smaller amounts. Eating a blanched diet that includes a wide variety of nutrient dense foods is the best way to ensure adequate intake of dietary minerals. People who experience mineral deficiencies due to dietary restrictions or underlying medical conditions that prevent you from getting enough minerals in your diet may need to take dietary mineral supplements under the guidance of a professional health care provider. Vital Trace full spectrum trace mineral supplement Non GMO & gluten free complex formula featuring selenium, zinc, iodine, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, and Molybdenum. Rooted in wellness Vital Trace provides honest supplements in your pursuit to healthy living. Vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins and dietary minerals that are good for your overall health. Some essential minerals found in vegetable sources include iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Mineral deficiencies occur when the body does not obtain or absorb enough of the required amount of dietary minerals. The human body requires different amounts of each mineral to stay healthy. Mineral deficiencies may lead to a wide variety of poor health conditions including weak bones, decreased immune system, and fatigue. Calcium is needed for strong bones and teeth supporting proper functioning of blood vessels, muscles, nerves and hormones. Calcium and calcium fortified milks are commonly fortified with calcium and vitamin D to help improve bone health. The World Health Organization has a daily intake of 500 mg of calcium per day. It is advisable to consult with your healthcare professional to determine appropriate calcium intake for your specific needs. Dietary mineral iron is an important part of hemoglobin, a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your tissues. <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2016/09/7-essential-minerals-you-need-to.html" target="_blank">Essential minerals</a> are required for good health optimizing weight loss eating a diet high in nutrition.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Iron is also part of other proteins and enzymes that keep your body healthy. Some foods rich in iron include cooked chicken liver 12.9 mg of iron per 100 g. roasted pumpkin seeds 14.9 mg of iron per 100 g, Spirulina 28.5 mg of iron per 100 g, cocoa powder 13.9 mg of iron per 100 g, beef, chicken, fish have between 1.3 mg of iron per 100 g, cooked oysters 4.9 mg of iron per 100 g, cooked egg yolk 2.9 mg of iron per 100 g, pistachios 4 mg of iron per 100 g. Raisins 1.8 mg of iron per 100 g, cooked black beans 1.5 mg of iron per 100 g serving. Fortified foods are also a good source of dietary minerals including fortified breakfast cereals, whale grains, quinoa, brown rice, wheat bread, milks commonly fortified with vitamins and dietary minerals. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Cheers!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: xx-large; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Patricia Lynn</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-e95971bf-7fff-f97b-1546-2d324a84f4ed"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Images Courtesy Of</span><a href="https://pixabay.com/users/gate74-5942741/" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;" target="_blank"> gate74</a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> at Pixbay </span></span></div><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a3244665-7fff-93a5-8cc9-1cba02de63eb"><br /><br /><br /></span></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-13047136936018446062023-10-08T14:22:00.002-04:002023-10-08T14:30:39.933-04:00Optimize Weight Loss Strategies <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRUw5N7OoBuXzUsYA3x6lHITn-aq7v1-Fkd8MR3BrbQlAv6OWQFHDctd36WMKDqiCVWuOptTPVKktBL4nNBx9XYVJQLBja7cAAdQHze5pkdqKmshupsZRltrnsPnEabJ_xkdVIGAjl7UttHqEgKM0cEYyHwaWa_ml_TyxiNhqf-pyBEk_OnXT56ASv_4/s640/Untitled%20design.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="weight-loss-for-women" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNRUw5N7OoBuXzUsYA3x6lHITn-aq7v1-Fkd8MR3BrbQlAv6OWQFHDctd36WMKDqiCVWuOptTPVKktBL4nNBx9XYVJQLBja7cAAdQHze5pkdqKmshupsZRltrnsPnEabJ_xkdVIGAjl7UttHqEgKM0cEYyHwaWa_ml_TyxiNhqf-pyBEk_OnXT56ASv_4/w640-h440/Untitled%20design.png" title="weight-loss-for-women" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Simple Weight Loss For Women</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Weight loss for women begins with a positive mindset recognizing the importance of developing good health habits eating nutritious low calorie foods combined with regular exercise. According to the Centers of Disease Control, and prevention obesity is a common and serious costly disease in the United States. The prevalence of obesity among adults in the U.S. was 41.9 percent in 2017 to March 2020. A report estimates that the U.S. will have the highest population of overweight and obese people in 2022 among 9 major countries. Lack of vigorous physical activity and poor diet of eating foods high in calories usually significantly affect a person's total body weight. Weight gain may be caused by a variety of factors including poor lifestyle choices, medical conditions including diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic disorders, hormonal changes, swelling fluid retention, and the consumption of eating too many dietary calories that are stored as fat. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;">Getting a physical exam with your primary health care physician may help find the cause of weight gain and how to safely diet and exercise suited to your personal needs. Whether you are focused on improving overall health or losing a few extra pounds, finding the right balance and dietary plan is crucial for losing weight effectively. Eating a diet packed with lean proteins, fresh vegetables, and fruits. Monounsaturated fats, good carbohydrates will help reduce body fat when combined with regular exercise. Weight loss for women should begin with a BMI body mass index assessment to determine a person's body weight using a BMI scale to calculate personal metrics. RENPHO BMI Scale for body weight is a stationary floor scale to assess body fat, body composition, monitor health analyzer with a Smartphone app that works in connection with fitness apps. Google Fit RENPHO already has millions of happy global users enjoying high quality innovation in 2023 with auto calibration using high Persian sensors that measure in increments. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Monitor your progress of 13 essential body measurements including body composition data BMI body fat percentage stored in the app to track your metrics. RENHPO connects with apps that work well with Apple Watch (except Apple Watch Series 1) to help motivate people to reach their personal fitness goals, save historical data, and track your daily life. Weekly and monthly progress in 2023. <a href=" https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2017/03/weight-loss-for-women-15-useful-tips.html " target="_blank">Weight loss for women</a> encompasses 15 useful tips from experts in the field of healthy living. reducing causes of gaining weight. A person's metabolism is the rate in which a person burns off calories used as energy. Calories provide the energy the body requires for normal bodily function including breathing, digesting food for assimilation, and blood circulation. repair wounds, grow cells, and cognitive functioning of thinking and reasoning. Eating a diet rich in healthy calories benefits the entire body helping to reduce body fat while increasing physical energy. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: times; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The speed of metabolism depends on a person's activity level, dietary consumption, genetics along with other factors including sleep patterns, diet and health. Optimize your fitness plan to burn off body fat effectively eating foods that regulate hormones, reduce inflammation and burn off calories in just a few short weeks. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cheers! </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Patricia Lynn </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Images Courtesy of <a href="https://stock.adobe.com/contributor/206394193/valentinamaslova?load_type=author&prev_url=detail" target="_blank">Valentinmaslova</a> at AdobeStock </span></p><p><b id="docs-internal-guid-a8d5dbb2-7fff-f2ee-5f43-1d951432a219" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span face="Arial,sans-serif" style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p><br /><br /><br /></p>Patricia Lynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021639502418099212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322405359566955549.post-20380551204256918132023-10-01T07:13:00.001-04:002023-12-10T06:41:51.255-05:00Get Fit Cardio Exercises <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbkZ_75jgIz1I65VKmT4jpdAFaUo8SOoJUUyAOLPstx51Qo_2BWJoCPGfb0L0cevwA_1hp_IaNXjYqOxXSM2Wub9M2A7eKHDniEsyAi1NVMGPtVo26PtetQ398ISnqRVmOhRXMEm2ZkggEjfvhItjbEvZbT2Vnhfw9YvDmiitaCZATSuuwuwQp-7BbeY/s640/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-09-30T034740.936.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cardio-Exercises" border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="640" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCbkZ_75jgIz1I65VKmT4jpdAFaUo8SOoJUUyAOLPstx51Qo_2BWJoCPGfb0L0cevwA_1hp_IaNXjYqOxXSM2Wub9M2A7eKHDniEsyAi1NVMGPtVo26PtetQ398ISnqRVmOhRXMEm2ZkggEjfvhItjbEvZbT2Vnhfw9YvDmiitaCZATSuuwuwQp-7BbeY/w640-h440/Untitled%20design%20-%202023-09-30T034740.936.png" title="Cardio-Exercises" width="640" /></a></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-7e1a019d-7fff-8e3f-b634-1bf99e7b7422"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><b>Best Cardio Exercise</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Cardio exercise is physical conditioning of the vascular system increasing the efficiency of the body's intake of oxygen optimizing the cardiovascular system developing physical endurance while reducing body fat. Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of health problems and death as 695.000 people in the United States as more people died from heart disease in 2021 that's 1 in every 5 deaths. “More than 877,500 Americans die from heart disease or stroke every year, that's one third of all deaths. These diseases take an economic toll as well as our health care system costing 216 billion a year causing 147 billion dollars in lost productivity on the job.” CDC. Some forms of cardiovascular diseases are becoming less frequent causes of death as continued research on preventive measures may prove to be beneficial for maintaining good health. Cardio exercises have been proven effective for aerobic conditioning, increasing physical energy, lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, building stronger bones, decreasing stress levels, and gaining better posture. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">To be effective moderate to intense cardio exercises must be performed 3 times per week for a duration of 60 minutes or longer per week depending on personal fitness levels. During each session typically lasting one hour the exerciser's heart rate must be raised for a training level for at least 20 minutes. Fitbet Versa 4 fitness smartwatch with daily readiness GPS, 24/7 heart rate 40+ exercise modes, automatic exercise tracking, sleep tracking and more help get you inspired to be fit. Learn when to workout or recover with Fitbit Versa 4, see real time stats, during exercise, and find new ways to keep your routine invigorating and fun with each workout. Cardio exercises are used to train the body to improve its function, enhance its fitness, gaining strength and durability benefiting the entire body. Aerobics is usually performed in fitness or health clubs participating in a group class of 12 to 20 people exercising to music in durations of 30 -60 minutes for each session. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Aerobics classeses can be moderate, intermediate to intense levels toning the entire body while performing jumping jacks, running in place, dancing, and exercising all intended to raise the heart rate condition the cardio system. <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2021/10/zumba-workout-dance-craze.html " target="_blank">Zumba</a> is a fitness program that involves Latina dance and cardio exercises choreographed using 16 core steps following four basic rhythms including salsa, reggaeton, merengue, and cumbia. Zumba is a mix of low to high intensity dance styles of moves as a fun workout incorporating Zumba exercise routines and aerobics with Latin dance rhythms. Cardio exercise benefits the entire body, increasing your stamina and fitness strength. Perform cardio exercise at home on your own schedule staying active each day to boost your metabolism and lose body weight. Cardio exercise can be performed at home using aerobics, Zumba streams your favorite workouts anywhere, and elliptical workout cycling using stationary equipment in your home gym. “For a cardio exercise aerobic yoga workout vinyasa class may be the best boost for your heart rate. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: times; font-size: x-large;">Other types of yoga include Hatha, Iyengar, hot yoga, and ashtanga.” Walking outdoors for 30 to 60 minutes will significantly reduce body fat while building lean muscle. Most areas across the U.S. have local community recreational trails and parks for people of all ages to enjoy typically used for walking long distances, cycling, jogging, calisthenics park, or viewing the park's scenic landscape at their leisure. <a href="https://divineweightloss.blogspot.com/2016/12/fully-utilize-cardo-equiptment-to.html " target="_blank">Cardio exercise</a> machines and equipment make aerobic exercise challenging for every fitness level from beginner to advanced. Each workout can be customized to perfectly suit your fitness level. 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