Fancy Cookies And Fresh Fruits

Fruits are very important to a healthy diet, they are part of the 'vegetables and fruit' food group.

Whether to prevent diseases, for better recovery from illness, to lose weight, for health and vitality or for general good health, they are a must in any diet.

What about cookies? Too much sugar and calories, not kind to healthy teeth and bad for weight management.

This article shows you how to combine the taste for cookies with fresh fruit.

Here are two recipes , one Almond macaroons and the other snickerdoodles.

SnickerdoodlesMakes 4 dozen cookies
To make cinnamon sugar, mix 1 tbsp (15 mL) ground cinnamon (or to taste) with a ¼ cup (60 mL) of granulated sugar.

1 cup (250 mL) shortening
1 ½ cups (375 mL) sugar
2 eggs
2 ¾ cups (680 mL) flour
2 tsp (10 mL) cream of tartar
1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda
½ tsp (2 mL) salt
Cinnamon sugar


Almond Macaroons
Makes 3 dozen cookies
1 lb (450 g) blanched almonds, either whole or slivered
2 cups (500 mL) sugar
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
½ tsp (2 mL) vanilla extract
3 egg whites

The article is from the Spec.com for you to read more and to use the recipes.
TheSpec - Fancy cookies pair well with fresh fruits

Keeping Weight Under Control During Xmas Holidays-Tips

If you are planning a healthy holiday and weight loss is on your list, here are healthy tips

1-Managing hunger by drinking water before meals is an effective way to aid a weight loss diet.

According to a recent study, those who drank 2 glasses of water before meals lost 15 1/2 pounds after 12 weeks while those on a calorie reduce diet only lost 11 pounds.
To make use of this finding, drink two glasses of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner.

2-Here are some weight loss tips that can be added to your physical exercise and diet plans. It is from an article in the USNews& World Report.
They are not to replace exercise or diet but to compliment them, six are mentioned:

1-Hot soup
2-Don't eat heavily just before bed
3-Live like a city dweller
4-Try a dash of chilli pepper
5-Weigh yourself once daily
6-Limit caloric beverages

Read how to incorporate them in your daily routine.

Remember ask for gifts of health should you need them.

Brown rice: 4 Foods Besides Brown Rice That Help Prevent Or Manage Type 2 Diabetes - US News & World Report

According to a recent study, brown rice can help reduce the risk for diabetes.
Apart from brown rice there are some other wholesome food that can do the same.

 They are:

• Peanuts
• Green leafy vegetables
• Fish
• Fat free milk and dairy products

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 Brown rice: 4 Foods Besides Brown Rice That Help Prevent Or Manage Type 2 Diabetes - US News & World Report

Avoiding Dairy Products For Lactose Intolerance Can Be A Health Risk

People who believe that they have an intolerance to lactose are warned about going overboard by avoiding dairy products altogether.

According to experts at the National Institutes of Health, eliminating dairy products could impact on diet and health and it may not be necessary at all.

Researchers examined findings on lactose intolerance and strategies to manage the condition. They found no reason for persons with lactose intolerance to avoid dairy products. The findings suggest that they can tolerate about 12 grams of lactose daily, about 1 cup of milk.

If you believe you suffer from lactose intolerance read this report before avoiding dairy products. Your nutrition could be a health risk factor.

According to the report The health risks are greater by avoiding dairy products altogether.

Give A Food Gift For Health & Nutrition

Still looking for a perfect Gift?
Looking for a gift for the person who has everything?

Food gifts make excellent surprise presents.

You can shop for quick and easy full meals and lobster dinners that are sure to please anyone on your gift list this Christmas.

Here is a healthy eating guide to help you choose meals for anyone, meals that are nutritious, for weight control, promoting health, for diabetics, food for children and adults.