In a previous article I discussed the importance of recording your food and activity as a key to achieving a healthier lifestyle. Recently, I came across an interesting web-based food journal. This may be useful for those of you who prefer to use your PC for recording data, rather than a pen and paper!
FitDay is a free, diet and weight loss on-line journal, where you can track your food intake, exercise, weight loss achievements and goals. All you need to do is sign-up and you can get started immediately!
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I love to experiment with food. Recently I was given Jamie Oliver’s book, Jamie’s Italy
(2005 Edition), and yesterday I decided to try one of his recipes. I like his of cooking, and the idea of putting everything into one pot or dish really suits me. It’s easy food, that tastes great; it definitely works for me!
Currently, my husband and I are traveling quite a bit and therefore we often eat away from home. Each Tuesday we have dinner with a family from our church; everyone brings a dish, which we then share together. It’s fun, and we never know what we’ll have the opportunity to taste!
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Whether you love them, or hate them, everyone knows, fruit and veggies are essential for great health.
I absolutely love salads and fruit, and enjoy most vegetables, too. But, enjoying vegetables is quite a recent thing, so I completely understand the dilemma some people face in trying to meet the recommended guidelines.
So, for the benefit of those who share this problem, here are some tips to increase your intake of fruit and vegetables.
Aim for at least 3 portions of vegetables and 2-3 portions of fruit each day. There are so many varieties to choose from, and you can eat them fresh, frozen, canned, dried or as pure fruit or vegetable juice.
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Ever wondered why we celebrate Easter with a chocolate egg? Well, from earliest times the egg appears to have signified rebirth and resurrection. The Egyptians buried eggs in their tombs. The Greeks placed eggs on top of graves. The ancient Greeks, Persians and Chinese gave eggs as gifts at their spring festivals.
In addition, the ancient Saxons celebrated the return of spring with a festival commemorating their goddess, “Eastre” through her earthly symbol the rabbit. When the early missionaries converted the Saxons to Christianity, the holiday was merged with the pagan celebration, and became know as “Easter.”
At this time, the meaning of Easter was changed to reflect its new Christian orientation, the resurrection of Jesus Christ. However, sadly few really understand the true meaning of Easter and it has become a commericalised money making extravaganza for the chocolate companies!
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I believe wholeheartedly that what we eat makes a massive difference to how we look, feel, think, concentrate and communicate! It makes perfect sense that if we eat well, we’ll feel well.
Something we all have in common is that we think and communicate constantly, whether this takes the form of verbal, non-verbal or written communication. As a new part-time blogger, I’m always on the lookout for interesting topics to write about, and I believe that my brain needs to be in top condition to do so.
In an attempt to help you, my fellow bloggers, to release those creative ideas, and get you thinking and communicating better than ever, this post is especially for you!
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