Someone forwarded this email to me. Gotta love it!
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Who knew?! My baby cousin Zac is the world's fastest drummer!
Our family has a strange history of unforeseen bad things happening on or around Thanksgiving. I’m truly not superstitious and don’t look for things, but sometimes they just happen. Last year we had a kitchen fire. Another year our dishwasher leaked and ruined our new Pergo floor. Just now, we discovered we have sewage backing up through our shower drain. The bathroom is flooded and nasty water is soaking the hallway carpet. It’s the evening before Thanksgiving, and I need a plumber!
You will be the hit of the Thanksgiving celebration with this recipe.
California Mince Pie
1 cup each--dried apricots, prunes, raisins
1/2 cup each--chopped citron, walnuts, almonds
juice from 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon each cinnamon, nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup sugar
2 double pie crusts
1. Pour boiling water over apricots and prunes and drain
2. Cover with cold water and let stand for 3 hours
3. Remove and discard skins and pits
4. Cook apricots and prunes in the same water until the water is almost cooked away.
5. Mix in all the other ingredients
6. Place in 2 double pie crusts, each with a bottom and top crust, and vent the top crust.
7. Bake at 450 degrees, for 30 minutes.
First & foremost, everlastingly thankful for Christ; and His ongoing presence in our world and in our lives.
Thankful for the "Perfect" Spouse - 'nough said!
Thankful for a wonderful daughter, and for God's hand in her life.
Thankful for a worshipping community of faith, and their wonderful support.
Thankful for steady, reliable work that seems to genuinely be helpful, in the world.
Thanks for co-workers that are wonderful human beings!
Thankful for "simple gifts" - and a heart to appreciate them.
Thankful for my mom, who taught me to appreciate "the little things" that make life delightful.
Thankful for my dad, who taught me about tolerance, acceptance and simple faith.
Thankful for my brother & sister (and their partners), and their faithful support & friendship thru the years.
Thankful for my in-laws who always welcomed me, and treated me like "family".
Thankful for a sense of humor!!! And friends who have one, too!!!
Thankful for the U.S. Constitution, and the individual and collective freedoms that are mandated therein.
Thankful for humanity & even occasional honesty in government - that they are present there, at all...
Thankful for military people, and the risks they take on behalf of all of us. Lord 'specially bless those who come home wounded! And the families of those who fall in battle.
Thankful for honest, law-abiding, helpful & friendly neighbors - wherever we encounter them. We should all be so neighborly!
Thankful for the diversity that strengthens a society, and for enough unity & order to have a good society.
Thankful that we aren't killed or maimed every day, by all the dangers and hazards that (reportedly) exist in the world. Thankful for not over-estimating the actual dangers in living; for not living in fear.
Thankful for joy!
Are Jack LaLanne Power Juicers really the best juicers?
I don't need to debate that. Who cares if it's the "best." It's an excellent product and LaLanne is a legend. This man was talking about the mind/body/spirit connection before Oprah was even born.
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Probably untrue, but entirely too funny not to share. Source unknown.
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After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to
Target. Unfortunately, like most men, I found shopping boring and
preferred to get in and get out. Equally unfortunate, my wife is like
most women - she loves to browse. Yesterday my dear wife received the
following letter from the local Target.
Dear Mrs. Samuel,
Over the past six months, your husband has caused quite a commotion in
our store. We cannot tolerate this behavior and have been forced to
ban both of you from the store. Our complaints against your husband,
Mr. Samuel, are listed below and are documented by our video
surveillance cameras.
1. June 15: Took 24 boxes of condoms and randomly put them in other
people's carts when they weren't looking.
2. July 2: Set all the alarm clocks in Housewares to go off
at 5-minute intervals.
3. July 7: He made a trail of tomato juice on the floor leading to
the women's restroom.
4. July 19: Walked up to an employee and told her in an official
voice, 'Code 3 in Housewares. Get on it right away'. This caused the
employee to leave her assigned station and receive a reprimand from
her Supervisor that in turn resulted with a union grievance, causing
management to lose time and costing the company money.
5. August 4: Went to the Service Desk and tried to put a bag of M&Ms
on layaway.
6. August 14: Moved a 'CAUTION - WET FLOOR' sign to a carpeted area.
7. August 15: Set up a tent in the camping department and told the
children shoppers he'd invite them in if they would bring pillows and
blankets from the bedding department to which twenty children obliged.
8. August 23: When a
clerk asked if they could help him he began crying and screamed, 'Why
can't you people just leave me alone?' EMTs were called.
9. September 4: Looked right into the security camera and used it as a
mirror while he picked his nose.
10. September 10: While handling guns in the hunting department, he
asked the clerk where the antidepressants were.
11. October 3: Darted around the store suspiciously while loudly
humming the ' Mission Impossible' theme.
12. October 6: In the auto department, he practiced his
'Madonna look' by using different sizes of funnels.
13. October 18: Hid in a clothing
rack and when people browsed through, yelled 'PICK ME! PICK ME!'
14. October 21: When an announcement came over the loud speaker, he
assumed a fetal position and screamed 'OH NO! IT'S THOSE VOICES
AGAIN!'
And last, but not least:
15. October 23: Went into a fitting room, shut the door, waited
awhile, then yelled very loudly, 'Hey! There's no toilet paper in
here.' One of the clerks passed out.
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Developing a simple nutrient management plan may be the safest, healthiest route to balanced eating, good health and successful weight
Delicious Nutrient Management
management. The “gold standard” for nutrient management programs is the Pyramid Program, developed by The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This plan is based on decades of empirical, duplicated research.
Numerous other nutrition and diet programs flood the market. Many of those plans, are developed by experts and offer sound guidelines. Others may include hypothesis or information derived from limited or unduplicated research.
History of Nutrient Management
During World War II foods were rationed, and Americans no longer had access to the volume or array of foods to which they were accustomed. Military personnel and civilians needed a set of guidelines to ensure optimal nutrition during these restrictive times. The United.States National Academy of Sciences was formed to investigate how nutrition might “affect national defense.” This committee produced the Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) of Essential Nutrients, published in 1941. The RDA has since been reviewed and revised every five to ten years. In 1997 the RDA expanded to Canada and were renamed the Dietary Reference Intake (DRI).
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
A calorie is the unit of energy contained in food. Calories are the fuels that allow the human body to function. Without calories breathing would cease, hearts would no longer beat and body temperature would plummet.
The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the basic caloric level needed to maintain current body weight.
For women the formula is 655 + ( 4.35 x weight in pounds ) + ( 4.7 x height in inches ) – ( 4.7 x age in years ).
For men the formula is 66 + ( 6.23 x weight in pounds ) + ( 12.7 x height in inches ) – ( 6.8 x age in year ).
Physical Activity
Moving your body is essential to optimal health. According to Mehmet Oz, M.D., thirty to sixty minutes of physical activity is required daily for optimal health. That activity might we taking a walk, hitting a bucket of golf balls, taking a bike ride or going for a swim. The important thing is to move your body every day. The number of calories expended in these activities should be added to the number of calories consumed.
The Pyramid
The Pyramid is a nutrient management plan, developed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and based on the RDA. The Pyramid’s recommendations include the basic food groups, grains, vegetables, fruits, oils, dairy products and proteins.
There are two types of grains, whole and refined. Whole grains include the entire grain kernel, while refined grains have had the bran and germ removed. At least 50 percent of grains should be whole.Vegetables are divided into five groups based on their nutrient content. They include dark green leafy, orange, starchy, dried peas and beans. Most Americans do not eat enough dried peas and beans, dark leafy or yellow vegetables.
A variety of fruits, whether fresh, frozen or dried, is encouraged. Fruit juice is also a good source, but should be drunk in moderation because of its high glycemic levels.
Healthy sources of oils include olive oil, canola oil, nuts, avocados and some fish. Trans-fats should be avoided almost entirely.
Recommended dairy products are those which retain their calcium, including milk, cheese and yogurt. Low-fat or non-fat varieties of these foods are preferable.
Lean meats and fish are excellent sources of protein, as are dried beans and peas, nuts and seeds. The recommended number of servings within each food group varies, based on sex, age and activity level.
Another way to think about RDA is category ratios. All foods fall into at least one of three primary categories, fat, carbohydrate or protein. The recommended ranges for fat calories are 20 to 35 percent of total calories, carbohydrate calories, 45 to 65 percent, and protein calories, 10 to 35 percent.
The USDA revises the Dietary Guidelines for Americans every five years, and a new edition is expected in 2010.
Food Journals
The simple act of writing down what we eat is a powerful tool in staying on track with a nutrient management plan. There are several ways to keep a food journal. The most simple is to write everything eaten in a notebook. Many publish their food journals in an on-line blog, in an attempt to remain accountable. Others prefer nutrition software programs. Not only do they keep a record of foods eaten, but assess the nutrient values of foods, letting the user know where he is in relation to the RDAs. They also track calories expended through various physical activities and progress toward caloric and weight goals.
References
The ultimate food plan, as far as I'm concerned.
Backinks to two of my websites have decreased. I wonder why someone would take them down??
I slow cooked a turkey for 24 hours. It’s just falling off the bone—so tender and juicy. Yum.
This movie is about a friend of mine, and all proceeds go to benefit breast cancer research. Please check it out and ask that it shown in your area. It's really easy--just click the ad and follow the prompts.
Until the 1980′s the norm for how many meals you should eat in a day was three. Since then the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been recommending three smaller meals and two snacks. But not everyone is in agreement.
Santa with gifts
The Jack LaLanne Power Juicer reviews are in, and it’s a safe bet that power juicers will top countless 2010 Christmas lists. But is it a gift you want to give?
Have you ever received a holiday gift, feigned enthusiasm, and exchanged it the next day for something you really wanted? Sure, we all have. But because holidays are such a big deal to me, I really try hard to find the ultimate Christmas gift for each person on my list. Each year I end up researching several hot gift ideas extensively, so I decided to share some of my findings. Consider this research my 2010 holiday gift to you.
Here’s What I Want to Know
Several questions I hope to answer in my blog about buying electric juicers include:
- What do the power juicer reviews have to say? (I want to hear from people who have actually bought and used the product!)
- Does juicing really help you have a healthy fit body?
- Are Jack LaLanne Power Juicers really the best juicers?
- What are the benefits of juicing?
- How do you clean and care for a power juicer?
- What is the price of the Jack LaLanne Power Juicer?
- Does the juice contain pulp?
- What are the differences between the Power Juicer Classic, Power Juicer Express, Power Juicer Deluxe, Power Juicer Pro (aka Jack LaLanne PJP) and the Power Juicer Elite?
- Does the juicer come with any good juicer recipes? (Without those I might be limited to delicious apple juice!)
- What kinds of fruits and vegetables can go into Power Juicers?
- Is an electric juicing machine a truly helpful kitchen appliance or just another thing to take up counter space?
- Does juicing help people lose extra weight?
- Are Jack LaLanne Power Juicers made from plastic or stainless steel?
- Are raw fruits and vegetables more rich in nutrients than cooked fruits and vegetables?
- Why are Jack LaLanne Power Juicers advertised as commercial quality?
- What is the benefit of having a big food chute?
- Who is Jack LaLanne, and why do people say his name means wisdom?
- Is juicing a good way to do a body cleanse?
- Are power juicers safe for school aged children?
Check out the full review pages to learn the answers to these questions and more.
Recommended Reading
American Heart Association (AHA): Fruits and Vegetables
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