Seafood Stew 2 medium carrots, sliced 2 medium celery stalks, sliced 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can no salt added stewed tomatoes, undrained 2 cups water 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules 1 medium potato, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/2 pound lean fish cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1/4 pound peeled … [Read more...] about Seafood Stew
Types of Diets
Types of Diets There are several different types of diets available today. These diets have several categories that we can define them by. Fixed-menu diet The fixed menu diet provides a list with all food you are allowed to eat. The fixed menu diet may work well on the short term, but it won't help you to change your eating habits … [Read more...] about Types of Diets
High Carb Diets and the Liver Gene
High Carb Diets and the Liver Gene Those who know have been talking for years about processed carbs and high fructose corn syrup contributing to obesity. A University of Wisconsin-Madison study says there is a genetic basis for this. James Ntambi says a gene in the liver, called SCD-1, is what causes mice to gain weight on a diet laden with … [Read more...] about High Carb Diets and the Liver Gene
Making Resolutions
Making Resolutions Do you make resolutions every year that start on January 1st ? I still do. They rarely work, like the resolution I made once with a group of friends to quit drinking on New Year's Day. We were all completely serious about it – partied till we puked on New Year's Eve. After waking on New Year's Day, we all had Bailey's … [Read more...] about Making Resolutions
Clams Pomodoro
Clams Pomodoro 2 dozen clams 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, chopped with juice reserved 1/4 cup chicken broth or dry white wine 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 2 cloves garlic 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Lemon wedges for garnish, optional Salt 1 lb whole wheat pasta In a large soup pot, combine all the ingredients, including … [Read more...] about Clams Pomodoro
Dance Dance Revolution
Dance Dance Revolution Recently I was going through one of my Freecycle lists and someone was offering a Dance Dance Revolution CD. I sent a quick email saying I'd take it. I knew nothing about it – I thought it was a regular exercise CD. I couldn't have been more wrong. I didn't realize 2 things about Dance Dance Revolution: it's been around … [Read more...] about Dance Dance Revolution
Win A Laptop
Win A Laptop Since I seem to have a bit of writer's block, I've decided to enter a contest. A contest that is offering up a water resistant laptop - which would be good for me since I drink alot of water while trying to lose weight - and I spill alot of water too. I can't resist contests. I'm a contest entering fool. So if winning a laptop … [Read more...] about Win A Laptop