'Wrinkled noses and puckered lips - sometimes this is my family's reaction to my cooking, especially when I'm trying something new in the kitchen. Recently, I had a breakthrough with a unique version of macaroni cheese. I jotted down the ingredients and tucked the recipe away for future reference. Without that set of instructions, I knew the next batch would be a flop.
Without God's instructions, Joshua would have failed at leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. The first step was to "be strong and of good courage" (Josh. 1:6). NEXT, he was to continually meditate on the Book of the Law, and FINALLY, he was to do everything it said. AS long as Joshua followed the directions, God PROMISED him "good success" (v.8).
God's "RECIPE for success" can work for us too, but His idea of success has little to do with money, popularity, or even good health! IN the original Hebrew, "then you will have good success" means "then you will act wisely." Just as God called Joshua to walk in wisdom, He wants us to "walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise" (Ephesians 5:15).
AS we take courage in the Lord, feast on His Word, and obey Him, we have a RECIPE for godly success that's better than anything we could COOK up on our own!' - Jennifer Benson Schuldt
You will surely find at the journey's end,
Whatever the world may afford,
That things fade away, and success IS seen
In the life that has SERVED the Lord. - Anon
"THIS Book of the Law
shall not depart from
your mouth, but you
shall meditate in it day and night . . . Then
you WILL have good success." - Joshua 1:8
(*Perhaps you may be courageous enough to read: Joshua 1: 1-9)
Obedience to God's Word IS the RECIPE for spiritual success!
WHEN you truly/earnestly think about it, isn't spiritual success most important ("in the long run")?? It should be the first priority in life if you are wise (see associated post dated 27/11/2010)!
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Friday, January 14, 2011
~ JANUARY ~
LORD God, my faith in You is not based in my senses or my intellect but in Your never-failing love, which saved my soul and promises me unspeakable joy. In Jesus name. Amen.
~ AUSTRALIAN FLOODS - 2011 ! ~
I didn't know whether to write about the floods but I am! I haven't been directly involved in the floodwaters but I've visited most of the places in the past that have been afflicted. Thank God that He has provided fellow-feeling; compassion! Feeling for another in pain which in turn can and has stirred up the sharing of emotion resulting in practical ways of help. The desire and interest in sorrow for others' suffering is deserving of applause. It has caused people to become a united state in the community of interests. They are the instruments that show to many the north, south, east and west. The compasses that reveal scope just by surrounding those who are directly suffering in reaching out by showing through their actions that just one person can still gain by effort and therefore personal accomplishment. It will take time. God bless. That's all I can say.k.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
~ ** POSTscript regarding Posting titled 'JANUARY 12' ** ~
My last posting titled ~ JANUARY 12 ~ is NOT a personal prayer from me!
AS listed in the labels associated with that particular blog; it was a 'daily reading' for the day (even though it's a prayer) and thought I would post it on this blog as it may be of assistance to someone. I'm sure we can relate to it in some small way during our life.
Blessings,
Kim.
AS listed in the labels associated with that particular blog; it was a 'daily reading' for the day (even though it's a prayer) and thought I would post it on this blog as it may be of assistance to someone. I'm sure we can relate to it in some small way during our life.
Blessings,
Kim.
~ JANUARY 12 ~
Painful changes have entered my life, but You are my refuge. Open Your fortress, Father, and keep me safe in Your love. In Jesus name. Amen.
Low-fat - High-flavour Lemony BLUEBERRY "Ice Cream" !!
Serves 4 !
1 pint (2 cups) blueberries
1/2 cup sugar (try raw sugar for a more rich flavour?)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour/Australia)
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk or use equivalent of lactase included low-fat milk
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (rind/Australia)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
In a saucepan, combine the blueberries with 1/4 cup of the sugar. Place over medium heat and heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes! REMOVE from the heat. PLACE a colander over a bowl and pour the blueberry mixture into the colander. PRESS the berries through the colander with the back of a spoon. Scrape the mashed berries from the outside of the colander into the bowl with the blueberry juice. PLACE the bowl in the refrigerator.
ADD the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the cornstarch (cornflour) to the saucepan. Stir in about two-thirds of the evaporated skim milk. PLACE over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook the mixture until it is as thick as pudding.
REMOVE from the heat and add the egg whites and the remaining evaporated milk, mixing well. STIR the milk mixture into the blueberry puree. ADD the lemon zest, lemon juice, and pure vanilla extract. STIR until blended. CHILL for 20 minutes.
POUR into an ice cream maker and freeze (according to the manufacturer's instructions) or just FREEZE (refrigerated FREEZER) in a suitable container.
Lisa Shaw.
1 pint (2 cups) blueberries
1/2 cup sugar (try raw sugar for a more rich flavour?)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (cornflour/Australia)
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated skim milk or use equivalent of lactase included low-fat milk
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (rind/Australia)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
In a saucepan, combine the blueberries with 1/4 cup of the sugar. Place over medium heat and heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes! REMOVE from the heat. PLACE a colander over a bowl and pour the blueberry mixture into the colander. PRESS the berries through the colander with the back of a spoon. Scrape the mashed berries from the outside of the colander into the bowl with the blueberry juice. PLACE the bowl in the refrigerator.
ADD the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and the cornstarch (cornflour) to the saucepan. Stir in about two-thirds of the evaporated skim milk. PLACE over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook the mixture until it is as thick as pudding.
REMOVE from the heat and add the egg whites and the remaining evaporated milk, mixing well. STIR the milk mixture into the blueberry puree. ADD the lemon zest, lemon juice, and pure vanilla extract. STIR until blended. CHILL for 20 minutes.
POUR into an ice cream maker and freeze (according to the manufacturer's instructions) or just FREEZE (refrigerated FREEZER) in a suitable container.
Lisa Shaw.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
~ ** "THANK YOU" to One and all !! ** ~
THANK YOU most sincerely to One and all for your considerable input to my blog. To God be the glory!
Applause,
Kim.
Applause,
Kim.
~ LEMONY low-fat - high-flavour CHEESECAKE !! ~
Serves 8.
Crust:
12 graham crackers (dry biscuits/Australia), crushed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling:
2 cups (1 pound) 1 per cent small curd cottage cheese
2 egg whites
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk or use equivalent of lactase included low-fat milk
1/2 cup sugar (try raw sugar for a more rich flavour?)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (rind/Australia)
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
lemon slices, for decoration
TO make the crust, mix together the crumbs and butter in a bowl. Grease a 9-inch springform pan. TRANSFER the crumb mixture to the prepared pan and press the mixture onto the bottom. Place in the freezer.
Preheat oven to 300 deg.F.
TO make the filling, in a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, egg whites, whole eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Process until smooth. ADD the flour and process a few seconds longer. REMOVE the crust from the freezer and pour the cottage cheese mixture into it.
Bake until the filling has set, about 1 hour. Cool on a rack. RELEASE the pan sides and slide onto a serving plate. Decorate with the lemon slices.
Lisa Shaw.
Crust:
12 graham crackers (dry biscuits/Australia), crushed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling:
2 cups (1 pound) 1 per cent small curd cottage cheese
2 egg whites
2 whole eggs
1/2 cup evaporated skim milk or use equivalent of lactase included low-fat milk
1/2 cup sugar (try raw sugar for a more rich flavour?)
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest (rind/Australia)
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
lemon slices, for decoration
TO make the crust, mix together the crumbs and butter in a bowl. Grease a 9-inch springform pan. TRANSFER the crumb mixture to the prepared pan and press the mixture onto the bottom. Place in the freezer.
Preheat oven to 300 deg.F.
TO make the filling, in a food processor, combine the cottage cheese, egg whites, whole eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Process until smooth. ADD the flour and process a few seconds longer. REMOVE the crust from the freezer and pour the cottage cheese mixture into it.
Bake until the filling has set, about 1 hour. Cool on a rack. RELEASE the pan sides and slide onto a serving plate. Decorate with the lemon slices.
Lisa Shaw.
Monday, January 10, 2011
~ * My Teenager .. * ~
A special place had been placed in my heart by the Lord for teenagers. I have taught them and ministered to them.
DURING my children's teen years, Christ was my Handkerchief and my Hope. I use the word handkerchief because if you have had teenagers - and if you are perfectly honest - then you remember times when you cried with them or for them. The Scriptures tell us that Christ cried, and I knew that if, with my small amount of human love, I could cry for my teenager, Christ would know how I felt. BUT more than that, He was my Handkerchief and dried my tears. I could take any problem to Him.
Christ was my help when grades were bad. He was there when we wondered where our children were, why they had not come home as they had been instructed, what they were doing and if they were all right.
Christ was and is my Hope. I learned something as a mother of teenagers. I could love them and still want them even when they were so rebellious that I thought, I cannot tolerate you right now; I wish you didn't live here. But I never ever reached the point where I did not love my children or not want them, and I still feel the same way. My hopes for them never died, even through the rebellious times.
If, in my small way of loving, I could hold onto hope for my teenagers and love them no matter what they did, imagine how Christ can love me. Just as teenagers who are trying hard to grow up make many mistakes and can struggle with authority, we as Christians also sometimes fail. But Christ never ever quits loving us. He will be our Hope in this life and our Eternal Joy ( ** ROMANS 10: 9-13)!
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure (HEBREWS 6:19).
SANDRA MINTER
DURING my children's teen years, Christ was my Handkerchief and my Hope. I use the word handkerchief because if you have had teenagers - and if you are perfectly honest - then you remember times when you cried with them or for them. The Scriptures tell us that Christ cried, and I knew that if, with my small amount of human love, I could cry for my teenager, Christ would know how I felt. BUT more than that, He was my Handkerchief and dried my tears. I could take any problem to Him.
Christ was my help when grades were bad. He was there when we wondered where our children were, why they had not come home as they had been instructed, what they were doing and if they were all right.
Christ was and is my Hope. I learned something as a mother of teenagers. I could love them and still want them even when they were so rebellious that I thought, I cannot tolerate you right now; I wish you didn't live here. But I never ever reached the point where I did not love my children or not want them, and I still feel the same way. My hopes for them never died, even through the rebellious times.
If, in my small way of loving, I could hold onto hope for my teenagers and love them no matter what they did, imagine how Christ can love me. Just as teenagers who are trying hard to grow up make many mistakes and can struggle with authority, we as Christians also sometimes fail. But Christ never ever quits loving us. He will be our Hope in this life and our Eternal Joy ( ** ROMANS 10: 9-13)!
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure (HEBREWS 6:19).
SANDRA MINTER
~ Baked Sweet Potatoes with Lime ~
SERVES: 6.
6 sweet potatoes.
Juice of 1 to 2 limes, to taste.
Preheat oven to 350 deg.F.
Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork. PLACE on a baking sheet and bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. REMOVE from the oven and slice in half lengthwise almost all the way through. SPRINKLE with the lime juice. COVER and chill overnight.
6 sweet potatoes.
Juice of 1 to 2 limes, to taste.
Preheat oven to 350 deg.F.
Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork. PLACE on a baking sheet and bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. REMOVE from the oven and slice in half lengthwise almost all the way through. SPRINKLE with the lime juice. COVER and chill overnight.
TO serve, reheat in a 350 deg.F. oven for thirty (30) minutes.
Lisa Shaw.
~ Kim and Rachael's PUMPKIN Soup ~
SERVES: 4
Ingredients:
1kg butternut pumpkin, peeled and diced
2 tbs. red curry paste
300ml coconut cream
1/4 cup coriander, chopped
Method:
Saute pumpkin and red curry paste until it starts to catch on the saucepan.
ADD coconut cream to deglaze the pan, top with enough water to level with the pumpkin and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until the pumpkin becomes soft and mushy. Puree, season with salt and pepper and fold in chopped coriander.
Rachael Bermingham and Kim McCosker.
Ingredients:
1kg butternut pumpkin, peeled and diced
2 tbs. red curry paste
300ml coconut cream
1/4 cup coriander, chopped
Method:
Saute pumpkin and red curry paste until it starts to catch on the saucepan.
ADD coconut cream to deglaze the pan, top with enough water to level with the pumpkin and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until the pumpkin becomes soft and mushy. Puree, season with salt and pepper and fold in chopped coriander.
Rachael Bermingham and Kim McCosker.
~ Mandate ~
THIS world is "a sorry state of affairs", isn't it? Where does a person begin and end with an hypothesis?? Listened to the hour World News tonight and many Countries are suffering from a deplorable lack of colour. Let's face it - it's sorrowful; sad. There is severe trouble causing the mental pain of fatigue or want.
WHAT about man's greed (covetousness)? AVARICE. That's how wars begin. Many cases are even lamentable. WHERE is an honest mandate that represents genuine truth and prosperity? In THIS world - it's greed!
THIS view is "just a drop in the ocean", so to speak, BUT I find all the before-mentioned to be depreciating.
WHAT about man's greed (covetousness)? AVARICE. That's how wars begin. Many cases are even lamentable. WHERE is an honest mandate that represents genuine truth and prosperity? In THIS world - it's greed!
THIS view is "just a drop in the ocean", so to speak, BUT I find all the before-mentioned to be depreciating.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
~ "Tea Party" .. ~
WHEN our first grandson was just a toddler, I had the joy of being his babysitter on many occasions. Routinely, about mid-morning, I would announce, "Time for a tea party," and we would sit down to Ritz crackers with peanut butter and a small glass of milk. One day Jeffie came to the kitchen sink where I was working and announced to me, "Time for loving, Grandma." Joyfully I picked him up and we shared hugs and kisses, then away he went to play. This became a happy ritual for the rest of my baby-sitting days.
I could not help but think how pleased our Heavenly Father must be when we come to Him and say, "Time for loving." This "time" is when we forget about our work and other interests and just take time to read His Word and communicate with Him by prayer, telling Him of our love for Him. We not only speak of our love, we also demonstrate it by our very act of using exclusively for fellowship with Him.
We have a good example in God's Word of one who took "time for loving." Luke 10: 38 - 42 tells of Mary who "sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said." We hear Jesus' approval of Mary's "time for loving" in these words, "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
Let us take time to tell the Lord we love Him and make time to show it.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven . . . a time to love (ECCLESIASTES 3: 1, 8).
LUCILLE A. FRASER
I could not help but think how pleased our Heavenly Father must be when we come to Him and say, "Time for loving." This "time" is when we forget about our work and other interests and just take time to read His Word and communicate with Him by prayer, telling Him of our love for Him. We not only speak of our love, we also demonstrate it by our very act of using exclusively for fellowship with Him.
We have a good example in God's Word of one who took "time for loving." Luke 10: 38 - 42 tells of Mary who "sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said." We hear Jesus' approval of Mary's "time for loving" in these words, "Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."
Let us take time to tell the Lord we love Him and make time to show it.
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven . . . a time to love (ECCLESIASTES 3: 1, 8).
LUCILLE A. FRASER
~ * LOW-fat VANILLA Yoghurt AND Honey MUFFINS !!! * ~
These muffins can be whipped up in just five minutes. Serve small ones for morning or afternoon tea, or make larger muffins, for Sunday brunch.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Total cooking time: 25 minutes
Makes: 6 large or 12 small muffins
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon maadamia nut oil
2 eggs ( * preferably free range or barn laid)
1/3 cup (115 g/4 oz) honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup (125 g/4 oz) low-fat vanilla yoghurt
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup (50 g/1-3/4 oz) rolled oats
1/2 cup (60 g/2 oz) sultanas
1 cup (150 g/5 oz) wholemeal self-raising (S.R.) flour
1/2 cup (60 g/2 oz) self-raising flour
Method:
1 Preheat the oven to moderate 180 degrees C. (350 deg.F/Gas 4) and grease a 6-hole, 1 cup (250 ml/8 fl oz) capacity muffin tin or a 12-hole, 1/2 cup (125 ml/4 fl oz) capacity muffin tin.
2 Combine the oil, eggs, honey, cinnamon, yoghurt, lemon rind and juice and oats in a bowl and mix together well. Add the sultanas and sifted flours and stir until just combined!
3 Spoon into the muffin tin and bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool in the tin for 2 minutes, then turn out and serve warm.
NUTRITION PER small MUFFIN
Protein 4 g; Fat 3 g;
Carbohydrate 26 g; Dietary Fibre 2 g; 600 kj (145 cal)
Rosemary Stanton.
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Total cooking time: 25 minutes
Makes: 6 large or 12 small muffins
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon maadamia nut oil
2 eggs ( * preferably free range or barn laid)
1/3 cup (115 g/4 oz) honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup (125 g/4 oz) low-fat vanilla yoghurt
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup (50 g/1-3/4 oz) rolled oats
1/2 cup (60 g/2 oz) sultanas
1 cup (150 g/5 oz) wholemeal self-raising (S.R.) flour
1/2 cup (60 g/2 oz) self-raising flour
Method:
1 Preheat the oven to moderate 180 degrees C. (350 deg.F/Gas 4) and grease a 6-hole, 1 cup (250 ml/8 fl oz) capacity muffin tin or a 12-hole, 1/2 cup (125 ml/4 fl oz) capacity muffin tin.
2 Combine the oil, eggs, honey, cinnamon, yoghurt, lemon rind and juice and oats in a bowl and mix together well. Add the sultanas and sifted flours and stir until just combined!
3 Spoon into the muffin tin and bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool in the tin for 2 minutes, then turn out and serve warm.
NUTRITION PER small MUFFIN
Protein 4 g; Fat 3 g;
Carbohydrate 26 g; Dietary Fibre 2 g; 600 kj (145 cal)
Rosemary Stanton.
~ "A Given !" ~
Today certainly is "a given" (for us all) and even when I don't understand, yet know that God is actively working behind the scenes of my life, that alone imparts the true living sense of His word. His strength comes into being and I continue on regardless of how I may feel.
That is my personal experience of help; His help. His enduring uplifting and encouraging power reveals itself practically just when I need it (He knows when I require His loving care even before I'm aware that I do - amazing, isn't it?). THAT in itself, reveals to me His enablement of the details in my life - and how He does lovingly care for me. It's perfectly timed for a moment in my time which assists me in a way that is good but, in a way that I would've never have thought. It turns out for the best and I wouldn't have it any other way!
9pm. now and our 'grandfather clock' is chiming. I love it being time dependable. Does that comment ring a bell? I hadn't planned to write this but wanted to, so I did! I suppose, it goes without saying that God's timing is dependable. Hold the thought.k.
That is my personal experience of help; His help. His enduring uplifting and encouraging power reveals itself practically just when I need it (He knows when I require His loving care even before I'm aware that I do - amazing, isn't it?). THAT in itself, reveals to me His enablement of the details in my life - and how He does lovingly care for me. It's perfectly timed for a moment in my time which assists me in a way that is good but, in a way that I would've never have thought. It turns out for the best and I wouldn't have it any other way!
9pm. now and our 'grandfather clock' is chiming. I love it being time dependable. Does that comment ring a bell? I hadn't planned to write this but wanted to, so I did! I suppose, it goes without saying that God's timing is dependable. Hold the thought.k.
~ In the MIDST ~
"MIGHTY Lord in Heaven, grief overwhelms me. I feel alone, even in the midst of friends and family who have come to comfort me. Thank You for the comfort only You can give. In Jesus name. Amen."
Came across this prayer today and thought I'd share it with you. Blessings.k.
Came across this prayer today and thought I'd share it with you. Blessings.k.
Friday, January 7, 2011
~ God SURELY works in THIS way ! ~
I've come to the conclusion, that it's needless to continue to "push myself". I'll just blog for the enjoyment of it (took me a while to evaluate/learn that, didn't it?). Why should I pressure myself? Simple! All is good.k.
P.S. God can SURELY work in this way. WHEN one door closes another door opens!
P.S. God can SURELY work in this way. WHEN one door closes another door opens!
~ How much Sun ?? ~
EVERYONE needs to get enough vitamin D so they can build healthy teeth and bones. THAT'S why it's important to spend at least 5 to 20 minutes (depending on the weather season) each day in the sun - salmon, tuna and LACTASE included milk are rich in vitamin D, too.
P.S: Sunscreen blocks the vitamin from being absorbed!
P.S: Sunscreen blocks the vitamin from being absorbed!
~ Comfort ! ~
"I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
ROMANS 8: 38-39.
ROMANS 8: 38-39.
~ * Energy and General RELAXATION (for everyday living) ! * ~
BREATHING supplies our bodies with oxygen, so when we don't breathe deeply enough, we can't function as efficiently. RATHER than breathing from the chest, try breathing from the DIAPHRAGM, with slow, deep breaths, which help clear the mind enabling achievement of a feeling of calm in both body and mind to keep you revitalised (this needs to be practiced everyday) !!
Thursday, January 6, 2011
~ * SHINE !! * ~
MORE than ever, Australians are putting their health and wellbeing above all else in their lives. REGARDLESS of age and circumstance, feeling good and being healthy and happy is a necessity for everyone and of all ages!
AS people try to juggle work, family, friends, social life, as part of everyday life, they realise that without good health and sense of wellbeing, they are unable to tackle the challenges they regularly encounter with their hectic and demanding lifestyles.
WHILE good health may well be about following a sound - practical diet, and embarking on a regular and sensible exercise program, it also is about taking a sanctity (sacredness) approach to not just our bodies, but our mind and spirit, too. While it is important to watch what you eat, nourishing your body with good, wholesome foods and even vitamin supplements, it is just as essential to care for your spiritual and mental state. Inner health is seen as an integral key to outer health and vitality, and as such, it is possible for anyone to look and feel great at any age!
TODAY it has never been easier or more accessible to enjoy great health. FOR those of us who are overweight, smoke, or avoid exercise, there are countless avenues available to address those concerns, and myriad experts willing to help you adopt more healthful habits ( * find an expert that you feel comfortable with). FORTUNATELY, it's never too late to start, and simple straightforward steps will only lead to positive change/s and a greater sense of wellbeing.
One of the most important things to keep in mind is a positive and optimistic attitude. The simple fact of feeling good about what you do, can make a huge difference when trying to adhere to new and better lifestyle choice/s. FEELING good about yourself and your lifestyle, is the first step in feeling happy and fulfilled in your lifestyle. Taking command of your health and wellbeing will give you all the tools you need to take charge of your life, and help you feel empowered by your 'healthy' choice/s! Anon.
AS people try to juggle work, family, friends, social life, as part of everyday life, they realise that without good health and sense of wellbeing, they are unable to tackle the challenges they regularly encounter with their hectic and demanding lifestyles.
WHILE good health may well be about following a sound - practical diet, and embarking on a regular and sensible exercise program, it also is about taking a sanctity (sacredness) approach to not just our bodies, but our mind and spirit, too. While it is important to watch what you eat, nourishing your body with good, wholesome foods and even vitamin supplements, it is just as essential to care for your spiritual and mental state. Inner health is seen as an integral key to outer health and vitality, and as such, it is possible for anyone to look and feel great at any age!
TODAY it has never been easier or more accessible to enjoy great health. FOR those of us who are overweight, smoke, or avoid exercise, there are countless avenues available to address those concerns, and myriad experts willing to help you adopt more healthful habits ( * find an expert that you feel comfortable with). FORTUNATELY, it's never too late to start, and simple straightforward steps will only lead to positive change/s and a greater sense of wellbeing.
One of the most important things to keep in mind is a positive and optimistic attitude. The simple fact of feeling good about what you do, can make a huge difference when trying to adhere to new and better lifestyle choice/s. FEELING good about yourself and your lifestyle, is the first step in feeling happy and fulfilled in your lifestyle. Taking command of your health and wellbeing will give you all the tools you need to take charge of your life, and help you feel empowered by your 'healthy' choice/s! Anon.
~ * WINTER Fresh and Dried Fruit Salad !! * ~
A summer fruit salad is easy, BUT a winter salad is more of a challenge. THIS is the time to combine dried fruits with the available fresh fruits!
Preparation time: 10 minutes + ( * 20 minutes standing).
Total cooking time: 10 minutes. Serves: 6.
180 g (6 oz) dried apricots
90 g (3 oz) dried peaches, chopped
90 g (3 oz) dried nectarines, chopped
220 g (7 oz) pitted prunes
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup (250ml/8 fl oz) apple juice
2 red apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 navel oranges, peeled and sliced
2 mandarins, peeled and segmented
1 PUT the dried apricots, peaches, nectarines, prunes, cinnamon stick and apple juice in a large pan. PLACE over the heat and bring to the boil, then COVER and SIMMER for 5 minutes. REMOVE from the heat and set aside for 20 minutes. REMOVE the cinnamon stick.
2 PEEL the apples, cut into chunks and toss with the lemon juice.
3 SERVE the cooled dried fruit topped with the apple chunks and the orange and mandarin slices. SERVE with low-fat yoghurt (of your choice), if desired.
NUTRITION PER SERVE
Protein 4 g; Fat 0.5 g;
Carbohydrate 47 g; Dietary Fibre 9 g; 865 kj (205 cal)
Rosemary Stanton.
Preparation time: 10 minutes + ( * 20 minutes standing).
Total cooking time: 10 minutes. Serves: 6.
180 g (6 oz) dried apricots
90 g (3 oz) dried peaches, chopped
90 g (3 oz) dried nectarines, chopped
220 g (7 oz) pitted prunes
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup (250ml/8 fl oz) apple juice
2 red apples
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 navel oranges, peeled and sliced
2 mandarins, peeled and segmented
1 PUT the dried apricots, peaches, nectarines, prunes, cinnamon stick and apple juice in a large pan. PLACE over the heat and bring to the boil, then COVER and SIMMER for 5 minutes. REMOVE from the heat and set aside for 20 minutes. REMOVE the cinnamon stick.
2 PEEL the apples, cut into chunks and toss with the lemon juice.
3 SERVE the cooled dried fruit topped with the apple chunks and the orange and mandarin slices. SERVE with low-fat yoghurt (of your choice), if desired.
NUTRITION PER SERVE
Protein 4 g; Fat 0.5 g;
Carbohydrate 47 g; Dietary Fibre 9 g; 865 kj (205 cal)
Rosemary Stanton.
Monday, January 3, 2011
~ Celebrating .. at Bellarine; AUSTRALIA ~
Yesterday was a very good day ... and, I'm talking about it with it having just finished 38 minutes ago (as I'm typing, my laptop says it's now 12.38am. I had better hurry and finish here soon).
I'm sure it's because this year is a renewed start that I'm feeling refreshed. It's not because it's snowing (am very sorry for certain parts of the world where it has been intolerably snowing and with floods being so prevalent at this time in other places of Australia).
It's summer in Australia and the temperature was 41 degrees celcius on New Year's Eve here at Bellarine. Yes .. I survived! The wind was a hot northerly and we shared our gas BBQ dinner with a next-door neighbour.
Our daughter was celebrating elsewhere .. so, there was just three (3) of us eating, drinking lemon, lime and bitters and lemon and barley cordial with sparkling mineral water (that was me) amongst the frivolity. It was a fun time. At midnight, we enjoyed listening to the local 'fireworks'!
Thought I'd let you know that I decided to delete the
titled post 'PROLONGING BLOG POSTINGS' because it is now no longer relevant!
Have been "challenged" and no doubt, will continue to be "challenged" from time to time (like everyone is). I didn't realise at that moment in time if I would be confident enough to earnestly continue with the blog. I've tried to make it special and interesting and am learning to be more patient with myself in the process. That's good.
( * WOULD very much appreciate it if you may comment in this 'comment' box or via email as to how I'm going with the post submissions on the blog - so I know where I need to make for THIS year! * Your good hints/ideas will be taken notice of. Cheers.)
I'm going to bed now. It has taken me an hour to write this. Oh, and "thanks" for logging on !! All the best.k.
P.S: Have recently added to my blogger profile.
I'm sure it's because this year is a renewed start that I'm feeling refreshed. It's not because it's snowing (am very sorry for certain parts of the world where it has been intolerably snowing and with floods being so prevalent at this time in other places of Australia).
It's summer in Australia and the temperature was 41 degrees celcius on New Year's Eve here at Bellarine. Yes .. I survived! The wind was a hot northerly and we shared our gas BBQ dinner with a next-door neighbour.
Our daughter was celebrating elsewhere .. so, there was just three (3) of us eating, drinking lemon, lime and bitters and lemon and barley cordial with sparkling mineral water (that was me) amongst the frivolity. It was a fun time. At midnight, we enjoyed listening to the local 'fireworks'!
Thought I'd let you know that I decided to delete the
titled post 'PROLONGING BLOG POSTINGS' because it is now no longer relevant!
Have been "challenged" and no doubt, will continue to be "challenged" from time to time (like everyone is). I didn't realise at that moment in time if I would be confident enough to earnestly continue with the blog. I've tried to make it special and interesting and am learning to be more patient with myself in the process. That's good.
( * WOULD very much appreciate it if you may comment in this 'comment' box or via email as to how I'm going with the post submissions on the blog - so I know where I need to make for THIS year! * Your good hints/ideas will be taken notice of. Cheers.)
I'm going to bed now. It has taken me an hour to write this. Oh, and "thanks" for logging on !! All the best.k.
P.S: Have recently added to my blogger profile.
~ * ZINC ? * ~
Zinc is vital for liver function, is involved in every energy reaction in the body and plays a key role in alcohol detoxification. Red (lean) meat contains high levels of zinc. FOR vegetarians, legumes are good, but for better zinc absorption, add the proteins such as yoghurt or eggs (preferably free range or barn laid) at the same meal!
~ HEALTHY Detoxifying ENZYMES ! ~
Cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage are fabulous for your liver's health. THESE vegies contain phytochemicals called glucosinolates, which help the liver produce the healthy enzymes needed for cleaning the blood of harmful toxins. THE protective components of these vegetables also stimulate the liver to transform the tumour-promoting forms of oestrogen to weaker and safer types, reducing the risk of both breast and cervical cancer. New research suggests that EATING asparagus helps liver cells produce 70 per cent fewer damaging free-radicals when exposed to alcohol (it is thought this works by doubling the activity of two alcohol-detoxifying enzymes).
Dietitian - Karen Inge.
Dietitian - Karen Inge.
~ Colourful ANTI-OXIDANTS ? ! ~
Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet filled with anti-oxidant-rich colourful fruit and vegetables may help damaged liver cells regenerate to form new healthy liver cells. Keeping the saturated fat content of your diet down by choosing lean meat, fish and low-fat dairy means less work for your liver.
Dietitian - Karen Inge.
(Lean red meat for iron content absorption? organic? * It's your choice!)
Dietitian - Karen Inge.
(Lean red meat for iron content absorption? organic? * It's your choice!)
~ * 'LIVER me timbers' ? ! ~
"When we think of our liver, most of us think of alcohol and detox. Most people know that drinking alcohol in excess is bad for the liver; it has to work overtime to metabolise the alcohol and get rid of the toxic by-products. Yet THAT'S not all it does for us.
To look after our liver, we need to understand its other vital functions. It's been called our body's internal chemical power plant, converting nutrients in the food we eat into energy, breaking down hormones, producing clotting and immune factors, releasing bile to help digest food and absorb nutrients, filtering the blood and removing toxins."
Dietitian - Karen Inge.
To look after our liver, we need to understand its other vital functions. It's been called our body's internal chemical power plant, converting nutrients in the food we eat into energy, breaking down hormones, producing clotting and immune factors, releasing bile to help digest food and absorb nutrients, filtering the blood and removing toxins."
Dietitian - Karen Inge.
~ ** Which BOTTLED Water .. and why ?? ! ** ~
Your liver needs plenty of clean water to do its job. Alcohol acts as a diuretic, which means it dehydrates you and forces the liver to divert water from elsewhere. The NHMRC recommends 2.9 litres per day for men and 2.2 litres per day for women - and that includes tea, fruit and vegetables with a high water content.
Dietitian - Karen Inge.
(Clean/pure water NOT still water. * Water needs to be mobilised - oxygenised to function properly/healthily in the body!)
P.S: When buying bottled water think of:
'PURE natural SPRING' Water or
'PURE natural Artesian' Water. ARTESIAN describes
deep well in which water rises by internal pressure (e.g. label/'Fiji').
Dietitian - Karen Inge.
(Clean/pure water NOT still water. * Water needs to be mobilised - oxygenised to function properly/healthily in the body!)
P.S: When buying bottled water think of:
'PURE natural SPRING' Water or
'PURE natural Artesian' Water. ARTESIAN describes
deep well in which water rises by internal pressure (e.g. label/'Fiji').
Sunday, January 2, 2011
~ Vitamin ALERT ~
The essential fat-soluble vitamin A, is stored in the liver after absorption! Excessive amounts of this vitamin are toxic to the liver, so it is important we don't have too much. According to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the maximum safe limits of vitamin A for adults is no more than 3000 micrograms per day.
Dietitian - Karen Inge.
Dietitian - Karen Inge.
~ 'EXTRA kick' (Cardamom spice) MUFFINS !! ~
Muffins are a great anywhere, anytime snack. These ones are sweetened naturally with honey and orange juice, and a little of cardamom gives an 'extra kick!'
Prep. time: 10 minutes. Total cooking time: 20 minutes.
Makes: 12.
Ingredients:
1 large carrot, finely grated
1/4 cup (90 g/3 oz) honey
2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil
1 cup (250 ml/8 fl oz) fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind
2 eggs (*preferably free range or barn laid)
2 cups (250 g/8 oz) self-raising (S.R.) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Method:
1 Preheat the oven to hot 220 deg.C. (425 deg.F/Gas 7) and oil a 12-hole, 1/2 cup (125 ml/4 fl oz) capacity muffin tin. Mix together the carrot, honey, oil, orange juice and rind and eggs in a bowl.
2 Sift together the flour, baking powder and cardamom into the bowl and stir quickly until just combined. Do NOT overmix-it should look lumpy.
3 Spoon into the muffin tin and bake for 15-20 minutes, then turn out and serve warm.
NUTRITION PER SERVE
Protein 3.5 g; Fat 4.5 g;
Carbohydrate 25 g; Dietary Fibre 1.5 g; 645 kj (155 cal)
Rosemary Stanton.
Prep. time: 10 minutes. Total cooking time: 20 minutes.
Makes: 12.
Ingredients:
1 large carrot, finely grated
1/4 cup (90 g/3 oz) honey
2 tablespoons macadamia nut oil
1 cup (250 ml/8 fl oz) fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind
2 eggs (*preferably free range or barn laid)
2 cups (250 g/8 oz) self-raising (S.R.) flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Method:
1 Preheat the oven to hot 220 deg.C. (425 deg.F/Gas 7) and oil a 12-hole, 1/2 cup (125 ml/4 fl oz) capacity muffin tin. Mix together the carrot, honey, oil, orange juice and rind and eggs in a bowl.
2 Sift together the flour, baking powder and cardamom into the bowl and stir quickly until just combined. Do NOT overmix-it should look lumpy.
3 Spoon into the muffin tin and bake for 15-20 minutes, then turn out and serve warm.
NUTRITION PER SERVE
Protein 3.5 g; Fat 4.5 g;
Carbohydrate 25 g; Dietary Fibre 1.5 g; 645 kj (155 cal)
Rosemary Stanton.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
~ re "real" PURE Stevia (NATURAL sugar substitute) ~
Was in the supermarket TODAY (*Australia/02/01/2011) and thought I'd check if there were added ingredients in the available stevia supplies. IT is disappointing to find that the mass-market is NOW adulterating Stevia with other ingredients (although not surprised) compared to when it was first released onto its shelves as I knew of it. HOPEFULLY, 100 per cent pure Stevia is currently accessible from a 'HEALTH FOOD' Shop!
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