Monday, October 24, 2011

Diabetic Cheese Cake


Ingredients:
2/3 c. cottage cheese
1/3 c. cold water
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. blueberries
1/3 c. hot water
1/3 c. powdered milk and 3 pkgs. Equal
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 env. Unflavoured gelatine
Procedure:
Soften gelatine in cold water, then add hot water. Blend until smooth.
Add rest of ingredients and blend again until smooth. Stir in
blueberries. Chill until firm.

Sunday, October 23, 2011

How to Get Better Sleep at Night





By Tonya Nash, eHow Contributor

Do you toss and turn at night? Do you spend more time looking at the clock than you do at the inside of your eyelids? If so, you may have a problem with sleep that should be addressed. Sleep is not an optional activity and is needed for your body to recharge itself after a hard day of work. Lack of sleep can cause decreased concentration, irritability, decreased reaction time and daytime drowsiness. This article will give you tips on how to get better sleep at night.

How to Stop the Urge to Smoke

By Ashley Kurz, eHow Contributor


You probably already know that smoking is bad for you. Smoking causes heart disease, emphysema and lung cancer. Smoking also affects your oral and skin health. Smoking can be dangerous to unborn children whose mothers smoke while pregnant. Smoking cigarettes is a habit that is tough to break, though. There are several smoking-cessation programs that help some, but one of the main issues with smokers who fail to quit is dealing with the urge to smoke. It may help to find some ways to resist that urge before you try to quit.

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7 Simple Tips For Fighting Breast Cancer

Submitted by Dr. Eliaz (view website)


Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting American women and may lead to more than 38,000 deaths this year. Here are 7 simple tips for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so you can learn more about treating and preventing breast cancer.?
• Choosing organic, unprocessed foods: Follow a diet primarily made up of unprocessed, organic whole foods that are free of inflammation-inducing additives such as excess salt, sugars and trans-fats, as well as pesticide residues which are known to contribute to cancer.

Healthy heart tips


Submitted by Alicinha

Eat More Plants and Fish

Stock up on colorful foods that are rich in heart-healthy antioxidants, such as pomegranates, blueberries, tomatoes, and spinach. Antioxidants decrease your risk of heart disease because of the anti-inflammatory effect they have on the blood vessels, says Marisa Moore, R.D., a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. They help get rid of the plaque buildup in the arteries, keeping vessels clear.