Guest guest Posted March 21, 2008 Report Share Posted March 21, 2008 bounce-healthy-foods-h-282307 [bounce-healthy-foods-h-282307] On Behalf Of Healthy-Foods Thursday, March 20, 2008 6:49 PM Weekly Newsletter on Healthy Food and Frugal Eating Healthy-Foods, Volume 9, Issue 12 Healthy-Foods Just for You! By Leanne Ely, C.N.C. Copyright © 2000-2008, Volume 9, Issue 12 ISSN 1536-5085 March 21, 2008 ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* In This Issue-- -Dear Readers -Eat Your Fiber! by Leanne Ely, C.N.C. -Who Wears Short Shorts? by Leslie, MissusSmartyPants -Healthy-Foods Resource -Hip Tip ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Gastronomical Greetings, Healthy-Foods Readers! If you haven't yet planned your Easter dinner, we have a free menu available on SavingDinner.com-check it out! If Easter isn't your celebration, but Passover is, we have that menu available as well. First up, let's get fiberlicious, shall we? This is the number one way to prevent colon cancer! Read how to get going with fiber in the first article. Then MissusSmartyPants gets even smarter with her article on SHORTS! Yes, SHORTS! EEK! If you need help in the kitchen or dealing with your body clutter, here are a few of my books, all on Amazon, all with substantial discounts: Saving Dinner the Vegetarian Way is available at a terrific 30% discount: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345485424/themanichousewif Wanna lose weight? Body Clutter is a New York Times Bestseller-- http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1416534628/themanichousewif Saving Dinner Basics-a book for beginning cooks: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345485432/themanichousewif/103-28424 98-5954265 For the celebrations in your life, Saving Dinner for the Holidays has great stuff for all holidays, even a chocolate feast for Valentine's! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/034547807X/themanichousewif/103-28424 98-5954265 The original Saving Dinner book is here, followed by the low carb version: Saving Dinner http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345464869/themanichousewif/103-28424 98-5954265 Saving Dinner, The Low Carb Way (this is how I lost over 50 pounds of Body Clutter!) http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345478061/themanichousewif/103-28424 98-5954265 Feel free to forward Healthy-Foods to all your friends and family and remember-- if dinner is a hassle at your house, there's a solution: www.savingdinner.com Go to the website for a sample menu and more! To Your Health-- Leanne ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* OUR SPONSOR You Can Lose Weight Eating Muffins? Vitalicious Better-for-You Baked Goods Fresh and delicious baked goods that are fortified with essential vitamins and minerals Deep Chocolate Vita Muffin Mix is a winner of the 2007 Best of Food Award by " Health Magazine " <http://www.dpbolvw.net/email-1415411-10477006> Save 5% ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Eat Your Fiber! by Leanne Ely, C.N.C. Fiber is essential to healthy eating, especially if you remember the other corresponding component to filling up with fiber-water. Think for a moment about your garbage disposal. In order to get it flushed out, you must run the water before flicking the switch. This is how you get things moving and cleaned out. Your own personal waste disposal isn't much different. Believe me-- you need both parts of this equation to make things work: fiber and water. To bulk up the diet with more dietary fiber, it's important to recognize that fiber is much more than just oat bran or whole wheat bread. There are two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble fiber. Essentially that means that one is soluble in water and the other is not. Fact is we need BOTH in order to function optimally. Soluble fiber sources includes apples, oranges, oatmeal, barley, dried beans and carrots. Insoluble fiber comes from bran, brown rice, popcorn, fruit and vegetable skins, and whole grains. Rather than obsess over which fiber is contained in which food, just keep in mind that having a well-balanced diet with an assortment of fruits, vegetables and whole grains will help you get what you need fiber-wise. The typical American diet contains about 7-8 grams of fiber and yet the National Cancer Institute recommends 20-35 grams of fiber daily! For most people, a part of the solution can be as simple as changing out the white stuff for the brown stuff: out with the white bread, white rice and white flour and in with the whole wheat bread, brown rice and whole wheat flour. Adding a couple of grams of fiber here and there, do make a difference. Developing good dietary habits in your children by including more fiber in the diet will payoff for a lifetime. Believe it or not, your little ones will start to prefer brown rice and brown bread-more flavor! Here are a few recipes to get you started filling your family's fiber requirements-- Spinach Salad with Hazelnuts Serves 4 DRESSING 2 tablespoons olive oil Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt SALAD 1 pound fresh spinach 1/4 pound fresh mushrooms 4 slices turkey bacon -- cooked crisp and diced 1/3 cup roasted and chopped hazelnuts Combine dressing ingredients in small bowl. Mix well and set aside. Wash spinach and tear into small pieces. Combine mushrooms with spinach in salad bowl. Toss with turkey bacon and chopped hazelnuts. Add dressing and mix well. Per Serving: 157 Calories; 11g Fat; 7g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 518mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates. Bodacious Bran Muffins Makes a dozen 1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour (available in health food stores; makes a nicer muffin than regular whole wheat flour) 1/2 cup oatmeal 1 cup oat bran 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 2 slightly beaten eggs 2/3 cup skim milk 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup oil Spray muffin pan with vegetable cooking spray or line with paper baking cups. Stir together all dry ingredients. Combine eggs, milk and oil. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir until moistened. Fold in raisins. Fill muffin pan 2/3 full. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes. Per Serving: 166 Calories; 6g Fat; 4g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 31mg Cholesterol; 170mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates. ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* OUR SPONSOR Finally ... How ANY Woman Can Learn to Make Money on the Internet Even If She's Just Getting Her Surfing Feet Wet ... No Matter How Tight Her Budget ...and Using What She Already Knows! Find out How a Stay at Home Mom Built a Successful Online Business and Career with No College Degree, No Experience on the Internet, Too Little Money and Too Little Time ... Just Like Most of You...And How You Can Do It Too! http://hf0507.buddec.hop.clickbank.net/ ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Who Wears Short Shorts? by Leslie, MissusSmartyPants Now that the weather is getting warmer, it's time to wear shorts, capris and cropped pants. If this frightens you because your Thighmaster has been collecting dust all winter.don't fret because there is good news! I'm happy to announce the fashion gods have finally answered our prayers! A flattering length of short is " IN " . The walking short or city short! Yes, ladies shorts that hit at, above or just below the knee-are a " hot " fashion statement this season! We can ALL finally wear something cute, comfortable--and trendy! Women wonder (and ask) what are the most flattering shorts, capris and cropped pants? Your pant or short length is one of the first things noticed about you. So wearing the best length for your body type is critical. To help you find your best length I've listed all the different types of shorts and who should wear them: Bermuda shorts: Hits at the knee. This length is universally flattering. Look for a flat front (no pleats) straight cut for the leanest look. Inseam should be about 12 " . Add a wedge heel or espadrille sandal for a long sleek and dressier look. A cropped or fitted jacket works well with Bermuda shorts too. For a more casual look, wear flats, a short-sleeved cardigan sweater and perhaps a pretty long beaded necklace. Walking shorts: Hits mid-thigh and are loose, casual and comfortable. This style is best for women that are fairly confident with their legs and thighs. Best length is around 7 " inseam. Short shorts: These are also called " Daisy Dukes " . Short shorts are for ladies who used their Thighmasters all winter--or answer by the name of Jessica (Simpson). Inseams are a mere 3 " . Capris: These tend to run around the mid-calf area and can be hard to wear. Women love Capris because they are cooler than long pants and hide a multitude of " issues " . The best Capri silhouette for most women (unless they are tall and thin-then any length is okay) is above the calf. If capris are too long, have them hemmed up shorter to add slenderizing length to your legs. Avoid capris that hit your thickest part of your calf. Cropped pants: These are above the ankle bone. Cropped pants are very hard to wear. If you are heavier or shorter-your legs appear chopped off-like tree trunks. If you are tall, you appear even taller and like you are wearing high-water pants! Wear cropped pants with a heel for the most leg lengthening look. MissusSmartyPant's advice is to avoid them all together. Petites and plus sizes: Wear shorter lengths for shorts and capris, if you can. Find a length that is flattering (around the knee is best) and avoid the longer lengths that can make you look dumpy. The longer your legs look the better, tall, leaner, etc.-you get the picture! One last thing before you get your legs out there.spend some time pampering. Groom your legs (shave) use tan-in-a-can (if you need a glow) and get your tooties looking terrific too! Now you are ready for flip-flops, sandals and of course--Bermuda shorts! Leslie Gonzales AKA MissusSmartyPants helps women dress their best! Check out her website for more information, www.missussmartypants.com ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Healthy-Foods Resource Intrigued by all those dinner-assembly franchises popping up all over the country? Price take your breath away? We have the answer and it's our version of these places in a do it yourself way-the Mega Menu-Mailer! OR try Five for the Freezer! Five easy recipes using ONE meat (great for buy one/get one sales at the grocery store) that you can make in an hour after dinner! Mega Menu-Mailer provides instructions, shopping lists, and recipes to make 20 freezable entrees for your family. The meals are healthy and not filled with preservatives and additives. The ingredients are fresh (no dried onion flakes or MSG-laden ingredients, for example), no icky twice-cooked, watery casseroles. And the best part is the cost: just $8.95. With your smart shopping, you can fill your freezer with healthy meals for a fraction of the cost of those franchise places! There are several to choose from, including a Low Carb and Heart Healthy option! And don't forget to check out the Five for the Freezer menus-a great way to take advantage of buy one/get one free sales, plus they're a snap to put together right after dinner! Come check them all out! Go to www.savingdinner.com and see what everyone's talking about! ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^ Hip Tips Do you have a nifty, healthy foods tip you'd like to share? Maybe a comment? Or tell me what you're doing to be healthier in 2008. Send it in with your name and state (or country) and we'll use it in a future Healthy-Foods issue! ** What I am doing to be healthy in 2008: Well, I'm back right NOW to drinking my h2o, and I'm pulling my Saving Dinner cookbook out of the bookshelf. It had been up since my husband started working out of town, but my kids deserve SO much better than nuggets and potstickers - they'll do just fine with grown up food! I'm not resolving to lose any weight this year, but I am going to continue 'eating clean' and your recipes make that easy. If I keep on, I'll lose whatever weight my body doesn't need anyhow - (20 pounds without even trying last year or so!) Thanks always for all that you do! ~Jessica in Santa Maria, CA **ED. NOTE: YOU GO GIRL!! 20 pounds in a year just by eating well, that ROCKS! ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Would you like to place an ad in this newsletter? 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