It’s Not Too Late…..
To get healthy now!
To do that, you have to eat right, no suprise there. It’s impler than you think too. You can even reform a junk-food-loving husband.
Used to be you could decided what to cook for dinner based on what your family likes and what was on sale at the supermarket. Now, with the government’s new food pyramid, meal planning has become quite complicated to some. You’re told you need everything from potassiuym to selenium, as well as things you already knew about like protein and fiber. Here are the five most iomporant rules-the ones that help most in heading off serious illness.
FIVE SIMPLE RULES FOR A HEALTHY DIET:
1. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables (raw or cookes).
2. Get grains; at least half of them should be whole grains.
3. Drink milk, (nonfat or low fat or even soy milk). If milk is a problem for you or one of your family members, then choose other nonfat or low-fat dairy products.
4. If you include meats and poultry in your meal plan, rely on lean cuts and don’t let them be the centerpiece. Beans or nuts can be substituted.
5. Limit your intake of saturated fats, cholesterol, sodium, and sugary foods, including sodas (sorry). Stay away from trans fats altogther.
One More Point: Get enough exercise. At least 30 minutes a day is ideal, but if it’s hard to find the time, even ten minutes is better than none.
Tools For Healthy Cooking:
• Zyliss Easy Spin Salad Spinner-
•Progressive International Easy Read Steamer-
•Polder Easy-Read Digital Kitchen Scale-
•Frieling Accu-Balance Diet/Health Electronic Scale-
•Sharp Superheated Steam Oven-
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Earthly Eating Recipe:
Pork Chops with Fennel and Rosemary:
Serves 4
2 tsp. Fennel Seed
2 tsp. Garlic Powder
2 tsp. Rosemary leaves
1 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder
3/4 tsp. Black Pepper
3/4 tsp. Salt
4 tsp. Olive Oil
4 bone-in Pork Loin Chops, cut 1-inch think
Combine fennel seed, garlic powder, rosemary, onion powder, pepper and salt in a food processor or blender. Process until fine. Stir in oil. Spread the mixture on both sides of pork chops.
Broil or grill 4 to 6 inches from heat for about 14 to 16 minutes or until done to your liking. Turn meat once during cooking.
Serve immediately.
Happy Eating!
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