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It's been quite a few years since one of the readers of our free Amazing Cookies newsletter sent in the recipe I'm going to share with you today.
But even though a lot of water has flowed under the bridge since I first tried this recipe, it's as good as ever.
Try it and see if you don't agree! :)
Bielka's Refrigerated Spice Cookies
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light molasses
2 cup unbleached white flour
1/4 cup ground almonds
1/2 tsp grated orange peel
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp baking soda
Vegetable cooking spray
In a small pot over medium heat, combine honey, butter, and molasses and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool for three minutes.
While mixture is cooling, combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in honey mixture until well combined.
Divide dough into four equal pieces and roll each piece into a log. Wrap each log in plastic wrap and refrigerate two or three hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly coat a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. Lightly flour work surface. Roll each log into a thin dough about 1/8" thick. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Transfer to baking sheet and bake for five minutes or until firm. Cool on wire cooling racks.
Makes 4 dozen delicious cookies.
Oh, before I shut this off, if you have a favorite spice cookie recipe you'd like to share, please use the "comment" link below to do just that.
Chet "Spice Cookie" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
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4 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
How to Sleep Better
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If you're having trouble sleeping, I have a tip for you: start using your feet.
Say what?
Look, anyone who knows squat about natural health knows daily exercise is a sensible thing to do.
Well, medical science recently confirmed what us health nuts have known forever: older and middle-age people reported sleeping better when they added regular exercise to their days.
These aging baby boomers fell asleep about 15 minutes earlier and slept about 45 minutes longer at night.
Since most of us live frenetic lives and are seriously sleep-deprived anyway, doesn't it make sense to use our feet and legs for something other than appendages to move us from car to desk to car to home?
Of course it does.
So make a commitment today to exercise at least four times during the next seven days.
Begin today by brisk walking, swimming, or biking for at least 20 minutes.
This approach beats the tar out of the drug approach.
Sadly, though they compose only about 20% of the population, older Americans receive almost half the medications prescribed by doctors to aid sleep.
And these sorry drugs cause confusion, falls, extended drowsiness, and a host of other nasty side effects.
Here are some other exercising tips:
Chet "Sleep Tips" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
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Say what?
Look, anyone who knows squat about natural health knows daily exercise is a sensible thing to do.
Well, medical science recently confirmed what us health nuts have known forever: older and middle-age people reported sleeping better when they added regular exercise to their days.
These aging baby boomers fell asleep about 15 minutes earlier and slept about 45 minutes longer at night.
Since most of us live frenetic lives and are seriously sleep-deprived anyway, doesn't it make sense to use our feet and legs for something other than appendages to move us from car to desk to car to home?
Of course it does.
So make a commitment today to exercise at least four times during the next seven days.
Begin today by brisk walking, swimming, or biking for at least 20 minutes.
This approach beats the tar out of the drug approach.
Sadly, though they compose only about 20% of the population, older Americans receive almost half the medications prescribed by doctors to aid sleep.
And these sorry drugs cause confusion, falls, extended drowsiness, and a host of other nasty side effects.
Here are some other exercising tips:
- A drop in body temperature aids sound sleep. So time your exercise five to six hours before bedtime.
- Make your exercise vigorous enough to make you sweat a little. Previous studies have shown that non-aerobic stretching and concentration exercises alone did not impart sleep.
- Stick with it! Participants in this study did not report improved sleep until they had been exercising for 16 weeks.
Chet "Sleep Tips" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
http://chetday.com/blog
Two Cookie Recipes
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I haven't shared a cookie recipe in quite some time, so let's make up for that lapse right now, shall we?
Here's a terrific little recipe for...
VICKI'S CHOCOLATE PECAN FINGERS
This recipe calls for apples rather than fat to keep the recipe moist. The sugar can also be substituted with a favorite alternative for those with diabetes. Try with other nuts such as hazelnuts or add dried fruit such as dates. This recipe makes 8-12 fingers
1 green apple, peeled and diced
1 Tbs butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sugar (or favorite alternative sweetener)
1/2 cup whole meal plain flour, sifted
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Stew apple on stove top over low heat till soft.
Puree apple. In a large bowl, combine pureed apple with butter and stir until butter has melted.
Beat in eggs and sugar till combined. Add sifted cocoa and flour, plus the pecans . Mix well.
Grease and line a loaf tin. Spread mixture over base of tin. Bake in a moderate oven (350F) for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when tested. Cool in tin.
Cut into fingers and serve.
... and here's a great recipe for...
SUSAN'S BANANA OAT COOKIES
2 jars baby banana puree or 1 cup mashed banana
1 Tbs softened butter
1/3 cup orange juice
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
3 Tbs honey
1 cup oats
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Preheat oven to 350 F. Beat together the first ingredients. Stir in dry ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen cookies.
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Or surf on over to my 101 favorite cookie recipes website. :)
Chet "Cookie Recipes" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
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Here's a terrific little recipe for...
VICKI'S CHOCOLATE PECAN FINGERS
This recipe calls for apples rather than fat to keep the recipe moist. The sugar can also be substituted with a favorite alternative for those with diabetes. Try with other nuts such as hazelnuts or add dried fruit such as dates. This recipe makes 8-12 fingers
1 green apple, peeled and diced
1 Tbs butter
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup sugar (or favorite alternative sweetener)
1/2 cup whole meal plain flour, sifted
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Stew apple on stove top over low heat till soft.
Puree apple. In a large bowl, combine pureed apple with butter and stir until butter has melted.
Beat in eggs and sugar till combined. Add sifted cocoa and flour, plus the pecans . Mix well.
Grease and line a loaf tin. Spread mixture over base of tin. Bake in a moderate oven (350F) for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean when tested. Cool in tin.
Cut into fingers and serve.
... and here's a great recipe for...
SUSAN'S BANANA OAT COOKIES
2 jars baby banana puree or 1 cup mashed banana
1 Tbs softened butter
1/3 cup orange juice
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
3 Tbs honey
1 cup oats
1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Preheat oven to 350 F. Beat together the first ingredients. Stir in dry ingredients. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen cookies.
On another note, if you like healthy cookies, as well as traditional cookies, click here and sign up for my free weekly cookie recipe newsletter.
Or surf on over to my 101 favorite cookie recipes website. :)
Chet "Cookie Recipes" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
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Headache Relief
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Here's a quick headache relief tip that I received several years ago from a reader of one of my newsletters:
Oh, be careful to not get the wash cloth too hot. You don't want to burn your hands or your hair!
After trying this tip, return to this blog entry and let me know how it worked for you by commenting, eh?
Chet "Headache Relief" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
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Chet, for a whopper of a headache I get relief by heating a wet wash cloth in the microwave until hot, then placing it on top of my head, lying down, and relaxing.Well, the next time your skull feels like it's going to explode, try the above headache relief tip.
The moist heat must increase the blood circulation to the head -- maybe that's why this works so well?
Oh, be careful to not get the wash cloth too hot. You don't want to burn your hands or your hair!
After trying this tip, return to this blog entry and let me know how it worked for you by commenting, eh?
Chet "Headache Relief" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
http://chetday.com/blog
Snack to Lose Weight
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This weight loss tip may come as a big surprise, but if you want to shed some pounds, you need to...
Snack between meals!
Whoa, what a great idea, eh?
You see, the human body wasn't designed to eat three meals a day, scheduled at the same time each day, the way most of us do.
Indeed, our bodies are always working, churning away and burning energy whether awake or asleep.
So instead of consuming your daily quotient of calories in three meals, spread 'em out over four or five or six mini-meals.
Remember, though, success only comes if you eat smaller meals.
You do NOT want to eat six full-sized meals every day!
By approaching your eating this way, you'll boost your metabolism, not get as hungry, and lose weight at the same time.
Try this simple tip and see if it doesn't work just the way I said it would. :)
Chet "I Snack to Lose Weight" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
http://chetday.com/blog
Snack between meals!
Whoa, what a great idea, eh?
You see, the human body wasn't designed to eat three meals a day, scheduled at the same time each day, the way most of us do.
Indeed, our bodies are always working, churning away and burning energy whether awake or asleep.
So instead of consuming your daily quotient of calories in three meals, spread 'em out over four or five or six mini-meals.
Remember, though, success only comes if you eat smaller meals.
You do NOT want to eat six full-sized meals every day!
By approaching your eating this way, you'll boost your metabolism, not get as hungry, and lose weight at the same time.
Try this simple tip and see if it doesn't work just the way I said it would. :)
Chet "I Snack to Lose Weight" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
http://chetday.com/blog
27 Haziran 2012 Çarşamba
A Quick Guide For Your Running Nutrition
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A Quick Guide for Your Running Nutrition
Its a simple fact: Eat the right food and youll have enough energy to perform your physical activities. Heres a list of proper running nutrition to foster your best performance:
1.Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates or carbs are your main provider of energy. If you are planning on doing some extreme physical activity, load up on these and youll feel your body ready for the challenge.
It is most recommended to eat carbohydrate-rich food continuously, while at the same time maintaining your active physical phase. This way, your body wont be storing the carbs and will be using it entirely as your source of energy. Experts recommend a steady diet of 50% to 70% of carbohydrates for each day.
There are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex. You can get the first kind from eating candies or fruit, or drinking sodas. They would give you a quick boost of energy and you do deserve some after a good run. But for running nutrition, you will need the latter kind of carbohydrates from food such as breads, rice, potatoes, pasta and cereals.
2.Protein
Protein is important to help you build muscle strength. Lean meats, nuts, beans, and eggs are good sources for this. According to experts, running nutrition should include 10% to 20% of protein.
3.Fats
Were talking about good fats. The type that would help you metabolize faster.
Generally, fats are classified as saturated, poly-unsaturated and mono-unsaturated. You get saturated fats from cheese and lard. Most margarine and butter products on the other hand are made with poly-unsaturated fats. Mono-unsaturated fats can be acquired through olive oil and other natural oils. Intake of these fats should be kept to a minimum.
As a rule, you should aim for low-fat foods which specify at most 30% calories on the label.
4.Water
When you run or workout, youll be sweating a lot. It is then important that you replenish all that lost water. The core temperature of your body is regulated by H2O and you shouldnt risk being dehydrated.
Never underestimate the power of lots and lots of fluid intake. Drink before you run. Drink at every break or stop. Drink after running those miles. Dont wait for thirst to set in before indulging on some water. You can also try sports drinks, just as long as youre body has been well-adjusted to it.
A Quick Guide for Your Running Nutrition
Its a simple fact: Eat the right food and youll have enough energy to perform your physical activities. Heres a list of proper running nutrition to foster your best performance:
1.Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates or carbs are your main provider of energy. If you are planning on doing some extreme physical activity, load up on these and youll feel your body ready for the challenge.
It is most recommended to eat carbohydrate-rich food continuously, while at the same time maintaining your active physical phase. This way, your body wont be storing the carbs and will be using it entirely as your source of energy. Experts recommend a steady diet of 50% to 70% of carbohydrates for each day.
There are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex. You can get the first kind from eating candies or fruit, or drinking sodas. They would give you a quick boost of energy and you do deserve some after a good run. But for running nutrition, you will need the latter kind of carbohydrates from food such as breads, rice, potatoes, pasta and cereals.
2.Protein
Protein is important to help you build muscle strength. Lean meats, nuts, beans, and eggs are good sources for this. According to experts, running nutrition should include 10% to 20% of protein.
3.Fats
Were talking about good fats. The type that would help you metabolize faster.
Generally, fats are classified as saturated, poly-unsaturated and mono-unsaturated. You get saturated fats from cheese and lard. Most margarine and butter products on the other hand are made with poly-unsaturated fats. Mono-unsaturated fats can be acquired through olive oil and other natural oils. Intake of these fats should be kept to a minimum.
As a rule, you should aim for low-fat foods which specify at most 30% calories on the label.
4.Water
When you run or workout, youll be sweating a lot. It is then important that you replenish all that lost water. The core temperature of your body is regulated by H2O and you shouldnt risk being dehydrated.
Never underestimate the power of lots and lots of fluid intake. Drink before you run. Drink at every break or stop. Drink after running those miles. Dont wait for thirst to set in before indulging on some water. You can also try sports drinks, just as long as youre body has been well-adjusted to it.
A Simple And Healthy Food Nutrition Guide
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Due to the fast food culture that has taken over our food choices, its become quite of a challenge to be able to make smart food choices. Children and adults alike would rather prefer junk food over traditionally cooked food because of its simplicity in preparation, enhanced taste and instant gratification. Its unfortunate that most people dont take into consideration that nutritional value should be the most important thing that motivates the food choices and not just taste. If youre one of those who constantly struggle with choosing nutritious food over mere junk, then here is a simple and healthy food nutrition guide that can help you get started on making that transition to healthier eating.
Make it a habit to read the nutrition box
The nutrition box which is displayed on all types of packaged food is there so that you know the nutritional value of the foods you eat and the calories that are present, depending on the number of servings you consume. Just by making it a constant habit to read whats written on it will help you get an idea on what types of food that you should consume more and what types of food you should avoid.
Follow a personalized nutritionists food guide
If you are obese or gravely undernourished, then it would be best to ask the advice of a professional nutritionist immediately. Nutritionists are experts on knowing which foods have what types of vitamins, minerals and nutrients in them and can help you by providing you a detailed plan on the types of food you should be eating depending on your weight and bodys health.
Have at least 5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables
As a general rule, fruits and vegetables should always be regularly consumed in big quantities each day for their high vitamin and minerals content. Following a food nutrition guide that is brimming with Fruits and vegetables is also a great way for a person to maintain their weight without having to take the drastic measures of extreme dieting or over exercising. Since they are also rich is water, they can easily satisfy any hunger pangs or remedy blood sugar levels when they drop.
Cut back on foods that contains saturated and processed fats
Saturated and processed fats are basically the cornerstone of the fast food diet and have contributed greatly to the rising obesity rate that the world is experiencing today. Saturated and processed fats should be cut back to the recommended minimum amount as, although they make food very tasty, they can have a serious effect on your health when consumed in excess.
Repeat the phrase you are what you eat to yourself over and over again
Always remember that you are what you eat. So if you eat healthy foods, then you will have a healthy body in return. On the other hand, if you eat junk, then your body will reap the consequences. Never compromise your health by being indifferent to foods with real nutritional value. Keep this simple and healthy food nutrition guide in mind and in no time you will be eating your way to a healthier and stronger body than ever.
Due to the fast food culture that has taken over our food choices, its become quite of a challenge to be able to make smart food choices. Children and adults alike would rather prefer junk food over traditionally cooked food because of its simplicity in preparation, enhanced taste and instant gratification. Its unfortunate that most people dont take into consideration that nutritional value should be the most important thing that motivates the food choices and not just taste. If youre one of those who constantly struggle with choosing nutritious food over mere junk, then here is a simple and healthy food nutrition guide that can help you get started on making that transition to healthier eating.
Make it a habit to read the nutrition box
The nutrition box which is displayed on all types of packaged food is there so that you know the nutritional value of the foods you eat and the calories that are present, depending on the number of servings you consume. Just by making it a constant habit to read whats written on it will help you get an idea on what types of food that you should consume more and what types of food you should avoid.
Follow a personalized nutritionists food guide
If you are obese or gravely undernourished, then it would be best to ask the advice of a professional nutritionist immediately. Nutritionists are experts on knowing which foods have what types of vitamins, minerals and nutrients in them and can help you by providing you a detailed plan on the types of food you should be eating depending on your weight and bodys health.
Have at least 5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables
As a general rule, fruits and vegetables should always be regularly consumed in big quantities each day for their high vitamin and minerals content. Following a food nutrition guide that is brimming with Fruits and vegetables is also a great way for a person to maintain their weight without having to take the drastic measures of extreme dieting or over exercising. Since they are also rich is water, they can easily satisfy any hunger pangs or remedy blood sugar levels when they drop.
Cut back on foods that contains saturated and processed fats
Saturated and processed fats are basically the cornerstone of the fast food diet and have contributed greatly to the rising obesity rate that the world is experiencing today. Saturated and processed fats should be cut back to the recommended minimum amount as, although they make food very tasty, they can have a serious effect on your health when consumed in excess.
Repeat the phrase you are what you eat to yourself over and over again
Always remember that you are what you eat. So if you eat healthy foods, then you will have a healthy body in return. On the other hand, if you eat junk, then your body will reap the consequences. Never compromise your health by being indifferent to foods with real nutritional value. Keep this simple and healthy food nutrition guide in mind and in no time you will be eating your way to a healthier and stronger body than ever.
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