Healthy Wealth

What do we mean by Healthy Wealth? Becoming wealthy is something that many people aspire to. They spend an inordinate amount of time, money and energy on making money and obtaining wealth. Whilst undeniably important, and worth pursuing – monetary wealth should really be a secondary goal. After all – what is the use of becoming extremely wealthy if you do not possess the good Health required to be able to fully enjoy that Wealth. This is why we have coined the term Healthy Wealth. Our view is that good Health should be the primary goal. Once you become fit and healthy you will be happier, have more energy, be more relaxed and be able to focus in a laser-like fashion on achieving your secondary goal of becoming wealthy. In fact you will be much more likely to achieve Healthy Wealth For Life!

Do you wish that you had the energy to bound out of bed every morning - keen to tackle whatever the day has to offer? Would you like to be able to play with the kids or walk up a few flights of stairs without getting out of breath? Would you like to be able to go shopping and buy any clothes you like off the rack without having to worry about whether you look too fat in them? How would it be if you could effectively manage an allergy, disease or condition that has been making your life miserable for years? Healthy Wealth For Life will reveal secrets of how you can become vibrant and healthy and get the most out of your life! Your overall health involves such things as; fitness, agility, flexibility, coordination diseases, allergies, conditions psychology, mindset, self-image nutrition, weight loss, weight gain, diet sex, relationships, pregnancy, child development, socialization, aging The Healthy Wealth For Life site aims to show you how you can dramatically improve your Health and Fitness and guide you through the maze of life's encounters towards Healthy Wealth for Life.

Discover what foods to eat . . . and what to avoid . . . and why. Find out which exercise programs will get you fit . . . and which ones to avoid because they will just lead to injury and disappointment. Expose why the treatment given by your doctor may not be making you better. Discover alternative therapies that may free you from the suffering you have been enduring with your old condition. Learn how to adjust your mindset to have a positive outlook and attract the things that you desire into your life. Find out why most weight loss programsare a con - and often dangerous. And which ones actually work . . .  and why. . . . and much more.

It is never too late to get started. No matter how old you are . . . or how run-down your body is, major improvements in health andfitness can be achieved in a short amount of time - with minimal effort. All you need to achieve Healthy Wealth is a desire to change, an open mind and some self-discipline. Set yourself a goal . . . decide on the best strategy to achieve it . . . work consistently towards that goal . . . and you MUST succeed! Healthy Wealth For Life is a FREE Health Membership Sitewhich provides the right information and health tips to set you on the path to achieving optimal health. It provides ongoing updates and the latest, up to the minute strategies for creating the NEW YOU! We wish every success in your pursuit of Healthy Wealth For Life.

Health is Wealth

The Ministry of Health has admitted that there is hardly any upward transmission of information from around 24,000 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) taking place. The Ministry is dependent entirely on newspaper reports for information and assessment during the outbreak of diseases in many parts of the country. It has been found that it takes nearly an year for information to travel from PHC to the Ministry. The government has concluded that such disease surveillance is meaningless and its data was only for the consumption of government files.

GIS and health is the theme of this issue. Two important fields, so close to each other and yet so far apart in a developing country like India. The US and the UK provide lessons as to how these two fields can develop synergy between themselves and to the benefit of the society at large. Health GIS applications are an important area of activity at the National Centre for Health Statistics of the US government. The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), the United States Geological Survey (USGS), Census and many other databases, which are important for improved public health surveillance are widely used by the health departments. Recently, the UK national mapping agency signed an agreement with National Health Service (NHS) of UK for developing customised geographic information products for the health community. OSCAR, which tracks precise details of every motorable road in Britain, and ADDRESS-POINT, which can pinpoint any postal address instantly, are already popular among the emergency services run by the health authorities.

The GIS and the health community in India are living in two separate watertight compartments. Both need each other. The map sector of the country will find a large market for its products and services in the Health sector. The health sector will make a quantum leap in its service delivery using maps for better planning and decision making. But both are not able to talk to each other due to rigid institutional framework The limited and sometimes non-existent commercial orientation of the government organizations (like Survey of India, Indian Council of Medical Research etc.) in the country also led them to ignore the opportunities offered by new technologies like GIS. As a result, they continue to operate with antiquated technology and have little incentive, let alone funding to upgrade.

Let health create wealth.

Electricity - safety issues

Electrical accidents injure or kill around 30 Australians every week. In many cases, these accidents are preventable. Children are commonly injured by poking objects inside appliances or unused power points, or by playing with appliances. Boys aged over nine years are most susceptible.

The human body conducts electricity. If any part of the body receives an electric shock, the electricity will flow through the tissues and cause extensive burns. The heart may also stop.

High-risk appliances
The household items most commonly associated with electric shock include:

• Power tools
• Lamps
• Light fittings
• Hair dryers
• Washing machines
• Electric kettles
• Hot pots
• Stereos.

Safety switches save lives
A safety switch isn’t the same as a circuit breaker, which is designed to protect household wiring from power surges. A safety switch is designed to save lives by monitoring power flow and making sure it is even. If there is a loss of power, the safety switch assumes it is flowing to ‘earth’ and disconnects the electricity supply in one thirty-thousandth of a second. Make sure your safety switches are installed by a qualified electrician.

Safety around the home
Suggestions include:

• Hire an electrician to check the household wiring and install an electrical safety switch.
• Don’t piggyback two or more double adapters as this poses a fire hazard. Instead, use a power board.
• Use power boards with built-in safety switches.
• Ensure that electrical appliances are in good working order.
• Throw away an appliance that has a frayed or damaged cord.
• Never attempt do-it-yourself electrical repairs – always hire a registered electrician.
• Always turn the light off before changing a light globe.
• Avoid using electrical appliances in wet areas, such as using the hair dryer in the bathroom.
• Don’t touch electrical appliances, power points or light switches with wet hands.
• Make sure electrical cords don’t drape over hot plates or sit near heaters, since this will melt the insulation covering the wires.
• If water gets into an electrical appliance, turn it off and unplug it immediately. Have it professionally checked before the next use.
• When disconnecting an appliance, first turn off the switch then pull out the plug. Make sure you hold the plug rather than the cord.
• If an electrical appliance catches fire, unplug it if possible. Don’t use water to put out the flames.
• Be aware that electrical cables could be buried in garden areas you wish to dig.

Safety for children
Suggestions to protect your children from electric shock include:

• When appliances are not in use, switch off the power and unplug.
• Close unused power points with plastic plug-in covers. These are available from supermarkets and hardware stores.
• Make sure electrical cords are not dangling from benches or within your child’s reach.
• Use power boards with inbuilt safety switches when plugs are unavoidably within your child’s reach.
• Don’t permit your child to touch or play with electrical cords.
• When they are old enough to understand, explain the dangers of electricity and teach them safety measures including how to use electrical appliances safely.

Safety during a thunderstorm
Suggestions include:

• Don’t use the landline telephone (except in emergencies).
• Turn off all appliances.
• Turn off and unplug sensitive equipment such as computers and televisions.
• If you experience a power failure, switch off appliances and separate from flammable materials such as paper and curtains.
• Avoid downed power lines.
• Remain in your car if downed power lines are touching your vehicle and don’t touch any metal surfaces until emergency services disconnect the power.

Electric shock first aid
Suggestions include:

• Disconnect the power supply.
• Check for breathing and pulse. If necessary, start resuscitating the person.
• Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. If you are unsure on resuscitation techniques, the ambulance call-taker will talk you through.
• If breathing and pulse are steady, attend to injuries. Cool the burns and cover with non-stick dressings. Don’t use ointments or oils.

Where to get help

• Always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance in an emergency
• Your doctor
• Your electricity supplier
• EnergyAustralia Emergency Services Line Tel. 131 388

Things to remember

• Electrical accidents injure or kill around 30 Australians every week.
• Children are commonly injured by poking objects inside appliances or unused power points, or by playing with appliances.
• Hire a registered electrician to check your household wiring and install electrical safety switches.

O2 Air Purifier Increases Oxygen Level in Your Room

Future gadget for our health


O2 is a smart and innovative air purifier concept that incorporates plants with the air cleaning process. The procedure is simple, put the plant pot on O2, water it and leave it under sunlight in your living room. The device will collect water-drops and tempt the plant to steam more. Actually, the system is able to quicken the plant’s transportation process which will lead to generate more oxygen. The increased level of oxygen will purify the inside environment and let you keep a healthy condition in a natural process. Besides, it can speed up the bloom of flowers and allow the fragrance spread inside your room.

Vegetarian Burger

1. Step1
   Here is the ingredient list for vegetarian burger recipe.
   
   1/2 onion, diced
   1 can black beans, well drained
   1/2 cup flour
   2 slices bread, crumbled
   1 tsp garlic powder
   1 tsp onion powder
   1/2 tsp seasoned salt
   salt and pepper to taste
   oil for frying, you do not needed if you are going to barbecue
   
2. Step2
   Get all of you vegetarian burger recipe ingredients out. First saute onions until soft, about 3-5 minutes should do it.
   
   In a large mixing bowl, smash the beans until they become smooth. Then, add the now sauteed onions and all of the other ingredients, except the oil and flour. Next start adding the flour a few tablespoons at a time to combine well. The mixture should be thick.
   
3. Step3
   Form the bean mixture into 1/2 inch thick patties and fry using just a small amount of oil on you pan. Or, if you are going to bbq them then you don't need the oil. Cook until firm. 
   
   That is my vegetarian burger recipe. I hope you enjoy it.
   

Apple Bread Pudding

4 slices cinnamon raisin bread (slightly stale), cubed
1 cup peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples
� cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs
1 cup evaporated 2% milk
� cup skim milk
1� tsp vanilla
� tsp ground cinnamon
� tsp nutmeg
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, toss bread cubes and apples together.
In separate bowl, whisk together brown sugar and eggs. Add evaporated milk, skim milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and whisk again.
Pour egg/milk mixture over bread cubes and apples. Stir well and let stand 5 minutes for bread to absorb liquid.
Transfer mixture to an 8 x 8"- baking pan coated with non-stick spray, ensuring apples are evenly distributed. Bake 50 minutes or until bread is deep golden brown and puffed up. A knife inserted in the centre should come out clean.

Nutrient Analysis per serving
Calories	231 kcal
Protein	8 g
Fat	4 g
Carbohydrate	42 g
Sodium	192 mg
Cholesterol	81 mg

Electric and Magnetic Fields at Extremely Low Frequencies

The Issue

There are concerns that daily exposure to electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) may cause health problems. These concerns are reflected in a number of reports that have attempted to link EMF exposure to a variety of health issues, including childhood cancer.

Background

Electricity plays a central role in modern society. It is used to light homes, prepare food, run computers and operate other household appliances, such as TVs and radios. In Canada, appliances that plug into a wall socket use electric power that flows back and forth at a frequency of 60 cycles per second (60 hertz).

Every time you use electricity and electrical appliances, you are exposed to electric and magnetic fields (EMFs) at extremely low frequencies (ELF). The term "extremely low" is used to describe any frequency below 300 hertz. EMFs produced by the transmission and use of electricity belong to this category.

Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMFs)

Electric and magnetic fields are invisible forces that surround electrical equipment, power cords, and wires that carry electricity, including outdoor power lines. You cannot see or feel EMFs.

Electric Fields: These are formed whenever a wire is plugged into an outlet, even when the appliance is not turned on. The higher the voltage, the stronger the electric field.

Magnetic Fields: These are formed when electric current is flowing within a device or wire. The greater the current, the stronger the magnetic field.

Electric and magnetic fields can occur separately or together. For example, when you plug the power cord for a lamp into a wall socket, it creates an electric field along the cord. When you turn the lamp on, the flow of current through the cord creates a magnetic field. Meanwhile, the electric field is still present.

The Strength of EMFs

Electric and magnetic fields are strongest when close to their source. As you move away from the source, the strength of the fields fades rapidly. This means you are exposed to stronger electric and magnetic fields when standing close to a source (e.g., right beside a transformer box or under a high voltage power line), and you are exposed to weaker fields as you move away. When you are indoors at home, the magnetic fields from high voltage power lines and transformer boxes are very weak when compared to the fields from electrical household appliances.

Typical Canadian Exposures to EMFs at ELF

On a daily basis, most Canadians are exposed to EMFs generated by household wiring, fluorescent lighting, and any electrical appliance that plugs into the wall, including hair dryers, vacuum cleaners and toasters. In the workplace, common sources include video display terminals (computer monitors), air purifiers, photocopiers, fax machines, fluorescent lights, electric heaters and electric tools in machine shops, such as drills, power saws, lathes and welding machines.

Typical Exposures Present No Known Health Risks

Research has shown that EMFs from electrical devices and power lines can induce weak electric currents to flow through the human body. However, these currents are much smaller than those produced naturally by your brain, nerves and heart, and are not associated with any known health risks.

There have been many studies about the effects of exposure to electric and magnetic fields at extremely low frequencies. Scientists at Health Canada are aware that some studies have suggested a possible link between exposure to ELF fields and certain types of childhood cancer. However, when all of the studies are evaluated, the evidence appears to be very weak.

After a recent evaluation of the scientific data, the International Agency for Research on Cancer classified ELF magnetic fields as "possibly carcinogenic" to humans based on studies of childhood cancer. However, the evidence is not strong enough to conclude that EMFs definitely cause cancer in children. More studies are needed to draw firm conclusions.

Concerns about Electromagnetic Interference

At typical exposure levels, EMFs may cause interference with electronic devices. For example, office workers may notice image movement (jitter) on their computer screens if the computer is in an area where magnetic fields are slightly above typical levels found in offices. Some sources that generate these slightly elevated levels are the cables that bring electrical power into an office area, and common electrical equipment, such as power transformers.

Magnetic fields that cause jitter on computer screens are well below the levels that would cause human health effects. To solve the jitter problem, simply move the computer to another part of the room where the magnetic fields are weaker.

Minimizing Your Risk

You do not need to take action regarding typical daily exposures to electric and magnetic fields at extremely low frequencies. There is no conclusive evidence of any harm caused by exposures at levels normally found in Canadian living and working environments.

Health Canada's Role

Health Canada, along with the World Health Organization, monitors scientific research onEMFs and human health as part of its mission to help Canadians maintain and improve their health. At present, there are no Canadian government guidelines for exposure toEMFs at ELF. Health Canada does not consider guidelines necessary because the scientific evidence is not strong enough to conclude that typical exposures cause health problems.

Some national and international organizations have issued exposure guidelines for EMFs atELF. However, these guidelines are not based on a consideration of risks related to cancer or other health problems. Rather, the point of the guidelines is to make sure that the electric currents in the body caused by exposure to EMFs are not stronger than the ones produced naturally by the brain, nerves and heart. For the most part, typical EMFexposures in Canadian homes, offices and other work sites, are far below these guidelines.

Fat Free Cooking Utensils: Make Tasty, Healthy Dishes

Our lives have become much more complicated. As a result, more people are trying alternative cooking methods. It is not easy to cook if you don't have enough time. Even boiling milk can be difficult if you don't have the time. It goes without saying that to cook on a gas stove also requires a great deal of concentration.
You cannot do anything else while you are cooking on a gas-stove. Suppose you are making chicken curry using your gas stove. In such a situation, you would have to stand in front of the stove to make sure that the curry does not get wasted due to over-cooking. Considering the hassles with cooking stove, we must find some alternative kitchen appliance which requires less time to cook and is safe to use too.
Microwaves have so many advantages over traditional cooking methods that it is no surprise how widely owned and popular they are worldwide. Consumers all over the earth have switched from stoves or ovens to microwaves as a way of simplifying their cooking and making it more fun to prepare a meal. What can improve over microwaving your food?
Microwave cooking is a convenient method of preparing tasty and healthy dishes. However, handling a microwave requires a little bit of knowledge. Of course, every microwave manual describes the process of microwave cooking. Microwaves (also known as microwave ovens) are fat free cooking utensils as they do not require large amounts of cooking oil.
Cooking in the microwave keeps essential nutrients from escaping the food. Microwave cooking also needs less oil or fat, and the time savings are incredible. For these reasons and more, microwaves have the advantage over traditional stoves. When you are considering fat free cooking utensils, microwaves offer an invaluable edge.
Cooking with a microwave can also benefit you by helping you lose weight. Any good slimming and diet regimen (or weight loss program) will inevitably include cooking with a microwave oven. You can request the "microwise microwave range" product line from stores which carry appliances for the kitchen. Remember that you must keep in mind that fat free cooking utensils will help you to save money in the short and long runs, as well as helping you prepare your food quickly.

Healthy Information

The Food Guide Pyramid is one way for people to understand how to eat healthy. A rainbow of colored, vertical stripes represents the five food groups plus fats and oils. Here's what the colors stand for:

• orange — grains
• green — vegetables
• red — fruits
• yellow — fats and oils
• blue — milk and dairy products
• purple — meat, beans, fish, and nuts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) changed the pyramid in 2005 because they wanted to do a better job of telling Americans how to be healthy. The agency later released a special version for kids. Notice the girl climbing the staircase up the side of the pyramid? That's a way of showing kids how important it is to exercise and be active every day. In other words, play a lot! The steps are also a way of saying that you can make changes little by little to be healthier. One step at a time, get it?

The Pyramid Speaks

Let's look at some of the other messages this new symbol is trying to send:
Eat a variety of foods. A balanced diet is one that includes all the food groups. In other words, have foods from every color, every day.
Eat less of some foods, and more of others. You can see that the bands for meat and protein (purple) and oils (yellow) are skinnier than the others. That's because you need less of those kinds of foods than you do of fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy foods.
You also can see the bands start out wider and get thinner as they approach the top. That's designed to show you that not all foods are created equal, even within a healthy food group like fruit. For instance, apple pie would be in that thin part of the fruit band because it has a lot of added sugar and fat. A whole apple — crunch! — would be down in the wide part because you can eat more of those within a healthy diet.
Make it personal. Through the USDA's MyPyramid website, people can get personalized recommendations about the mix of foods they need to eat and how much they should be eating. There is a kids' version of the website available too.

Healthy Food

A good way to include more healthy meals in your diet, whether you have a lot of time for cooking or very little, is to prepare healthy meals ahead of time. If a healthy meal is already prepared and just needs to be assembled, thawed or reheated you are more likely to choose that meal over unhealthy alternatives like fast food or pizza. You can make a week's worth of healthy meals and freeze them or just prepare the basic components of healthy meals in advance for quick and easy dinner preparation.

Pasta Dishes

There are many types of pasta dishes that are healthy and can be prepared in advance. You can cook pasta and make sauce and freeze or refrigerate the whole dish, or just have healthy pasta sauces ready-made to add to pasta at dinnertime. Homemade pasta sauces are healthier and cheaper than store-bought versions which can contain hidden fats and sugars. Tomato-based pasta sauces are easy to make, freeze and refrigerate well and can be made with zero or little fat. If you grow fresh tomatoes, a batch of sauce is a great way to use a glut of them, but canned tomatoes work well too.

1. You can make a marinara sauce by simmering tomatoes, garlic and onions. For more flavor, fry the onions and garlic in olive oil before adding the tomatoes. Any vegetables, mushrooms and flavorings can be added for more nutrients and different tastes. You could make one basic batch of sauce ahead of time and add lean meat or vegetables when you reheat the sauce for dinner.

Meat and Poultry

2. Cooking lean meats ahead of time makes healthy dinner preparation quick. Grilled skinless chicken breasts will keep for a few days in the refrigerator or for a long time in the freezer. They can be incorporated into sandwiches, salads, stir frys and pasta dishes.
   Alternatives to hamburgers can also be made in advance and frozen. They just need to be thawed and baked or grilled when you want to eat them. Turkey burgers, fish or seafood burgers and chicken burgers are lean alternatives to beef; you can add more moisture and flavor by adding finely chopped vegetables, herbs and spices. You can also substitute ground turkey for ground beef when making meat sauces, chili or lasagna ahead of time.

Vegetable Dishes

3. If you prepare an array of vegetables ahead of time you are more likely to incorporate them into quick meals. Vegetables like onions, bell peppers, eggplant and Portobello mushrooms are delicious when roasted. Just chop them into large pieces, drizzle with a little olive oil or other healthy oil and roast in the oven until they are soft. They keep well in the refrigerator and make a tasty addition to cold salads or sandwiches.

Soups

4. Soups can be made ahead of time and frozen or refrigerated. At meal time they can be re-heated quickly and often taste better a day or two after preparation as all the ingredients' flavors develop. Because you choose exactly what ingredients go into your soup, you control the fat and calorie content.
   Every basic soup is made in a similar way but with infinite variations---chop your choice of ingredients, cover them with stock and simmer until everything is cooked and soft. More flavor can be imparted by sauteing or roasting vegetables first but try to use a small amount of unsaturated fat only, like olive oil or vegetable oil.
   Homemade stock has the most flavor but bought cans or cartons work well too, just look for low fat, low sodium versions for a healthier soup.
   Avoid making creamy soups as they are much higher in fat than clear soups. A smooth soup can be made by cooling the soup then blending it in a food processor or liquidizer. Soups can be made more filling without making them unhealthy by including beans, rice, lentils or small pasta shapes.

Salads

5. All kinds of salads can be prepared ahead of time by omitting the dressing. You can make a pasta salad, couscous or bulgur wheat based salad in advance and just add a low fat dressing when you are ready to eat it. For any salad if you prepare and store ingredients in advance, you just need to assemble it at meal time. If the salad is already prepared you are more likely to eat that rather than unhealthy alternatives.
   Keep an assortment of ingredients like hard boiled eggs, sliced cucumber, tomatoes, sliced bell peppers, corn, mushrooms and cooked chicken breast in small containers in the refrigerator so that they can be combined with lettuce for an instant salad.
   Avoid creamy dressings and make your own for the healthiest choice. Low fat dressings are widely available but making your own means you know exactly what is in the dressing and avoid any unnatural preservatives. A basic vinaigrette is made by mixing oil and vinegar with any other flavoring ingredients of your choice and keeps well in the refrigerator. Use healthier oils like olive oil and nut oils and add flavor with a little garlic, mustard, lemon juice, herbs or spices and use the dressing in moderation.
   If you toss the salad with dressing a little at a time you may find you need less of it to cover the ingredients than if you pour some over the top of the salad without tossing it.

Healthy Diet Healthy Living

What is a healthy diet? It's not about counting calories, measuring portions or cutting carbs. You won't find it on the lite menu at your favorite restaurant and you certainly won't find it at the local fast food joint. A healthy diet is all about what you eat rather than how much you eat.
If you've come to this site looking for the latest fad diet information, you are in for a big surprise. Losing weight, staying healthy and getting back into shape after many years of diet neglect is not about fads or eating in some radical new way for six to twelve weeks and then going back to the way you used to eat.
The best thing you can do to keep yourself healthy is to eat a healthy diet…all the time, not just when you want to lose weight. Eating healthy is a long-term lifestyle choice, something you are going to do for your entire lifetime. But what is a healthy diet? Is it what we have been lead to believe – milk for strong bones and teeth, protein in the form of lean beef or chicken and maybe a “healthy” microwave dinner if we are “on the go.” Unfortunately this diet is what is identified as the Standard American Diet or the SAD.

Plan Your Meals

And what's so wrong with the SAD? Well, has it made us a healthier people? Are we better off as a nation because of it?
With all of the health studies, advanced health care, the war on cancer dating back to the 70’s, and the most advanced technology available on the planet we have to ask ourselves why do we still need to spend $1.3 trillion a year on health care in the United States. Why aren't we getting any healthier?
Other pertinent questions about your health beg for answers such as, why after more than 30 years since the “War On Cancer” was declared, do we still have an increasing cancer rate. Yes, we have many more people surviving, cancer but the rate at which people are getting cancer is increasing. We have come a long way in taking care of sick people, but we haven't made any progress as a nation in preventing those people from getting sick.
Why do more than 15 million people in the United States have diabetes? Why do we still have more heart problems today than we did 30 years ago? Why is more than 50% of our population on some kind of prescription drug?
We spend more per person on medical care than any other nation in the world. Why is this happening in a country that seems to be able to solve nearly any technological problem? Why can't we solve our medical problems? How would life be different for us if we were to be a nation of healthy individuals?
This web site will help you explore why some of this is happening, what you can do to eat a healthy diet and the steps you can take to live a healthier life. It will also help clear up the bewildering information on nutritional supplements and what the benefits of taking supplement are. You will also learn other steps you can take to make your indoor environment healthier.
The secret to a healthy diet and a healthy life is living food – fresh vegetables, fruit, juices and green leafy salads. The answer to a healthier you is summed up in three words, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Living a healthy life and having a healthy family is all about eating a healthy diet, every day!

Antipasto Sausage Skewers

Ingredients

• Cooking spray
• 12 ounces fully cooked Italian-style poultry sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil
• 1 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces if large
• 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

Directions

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat; mist with cooking spray. Add the sausage; cook, turning 2 or 3 times, until warmed through and browned, about 8 minutes.

Thread 1 small or 1/2 large basil leaf onto a small wooden skewer. Add a piece of roasted red pepper, sun-dried tomato, artichoke and sausage, arranging them on the skewer so that it can stand up on the sausage end. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make about two-dozen skewers.

Per serving (4 skewers): Calories 140; Fat 5 g (Sat. 2 g; Mono. 1.5 g; Poly. 1 g); Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 970 mg; Carbohydrate 12 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 12 g

Broad Bean Fritatta a healthy food recipe

(serves 6)
12 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup freshly grated parmesan
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil
500g broad beans, skin removed*, cooked and roughly chopped.
1 bunch rocket, stalks removed
5ml balsamic vinegar
20ml olive oil
50g parmesan, shaved
1. Combine egg, parmesan and pepper. Place in an oiled frying pan over a high heat. Add broad beans and reduce heat. Cook until eggs are almost set.
2. Toss rocket with vinegar and oil, then sit on frittata with parmesan. Serve immediately in pan.
*Shell beans. Put in boiling water for 3mins. Drain, run under cold water then remove skins.

13 Tips to Drink Your 8 Glasses of Water Daily and Lose Weight Faster

Did you know that lack of water might also lead to fluid retention and weight gain? It sounds contradictory, but it is true. However, the most compelling reasons for drinking water are that water keeps you alive, gives you proper hydration, and gives life to all your body functions. Hence, the importance of drinking water at least 8 glasses daily. However, if you are like me before I adjusted my eating habits, drinking those 8 glasses of water were really a challenge! Guess what? Today is your day! I am sharing with you 13 tips to help drink your 8 glasses of water daily and lose weight faster.

Nevertheless, if you need more reasons to drink water, besides keeping you alive, to be convinced about the importance of drinking your 8 glasses of water daily I will add some more, which includes water's role on your quest to lose weight. Sounds good? Excellent!

Water allows your body to eliminate toxins and waste products. Moreover, water helps reduce fat deposits by helping your metabolism. I bet you just feel like drinking water, right? Excellent! But wait, there is more. Simply, picture this example: You have a water hose and right in the middle it is stuck with garbage and it will not come out until you increase more water to push that garbage.

Yet, if that garbage is really stuck, maybe water won't be enough to remove it and you will need to add stronger chemical products. Bingo! That is exactly what happens with our body. Our intestines need to be moving to flush those toxins and waste products. If you do not drink water, how do you expect to remove those toxins? Now, yes, you are right on what you are thinking. Those toxins will continue to accumulate originating many health problems, such as constipation, bloated feeling, water retention, and so on.

Want more reasons to convince you to drink at least your 8 glasses of water daily? Ok, water relieves fluid retention and helps you suppress your appetite. Moreover, water helps rid your body of excess sodium. There is more. One of the best ways to prevent the formation of kidney stones is by drinking water. Besides, water is a natural diuretic; in addition, it can help you reduce high blood pressure by decreasing water retention in your blood.

Bonus information:

Many beauty experts agree that drinking water is the safest and cheapest way to look better and improve our skin!

I hope you use these 13 Tips to Get Your 8 Glasses of Water Daily and Lose Weight. Be aware that if you practice strenuous physical activity, do cardio exercises, or you are living in a hot and humid climate, you will need to drink more water to keep yourself properly hydrated.

May I offer you a glass of water now?

, so let's make a toast with our respective glasses of water to increase our weight loss and eliminate toxins. CHEERS!

Biology Scientist

Biology’s Odd Couple

About 10 years ago, biology entered betting season. An upstart scientist named J. Craig Venter jolted the genetics establishment by launching his own gene-sequencing outfit, funded by commercial investment, and setting off toward biology's holy grail—the human genome—on his own. It was Venter versus the old guard—old because of where they got their money (governments and trusts) and the sequencing technique they wanted to hold onto. Venter won that race, and not because he got there first. By combining the freedom of academic inquiry and commercial capital, he came up with a new way of doing science so effective that it forced the old institutions to either ramp up or play second fiddle.

With Venter's momentum, biology has continued to surge into new territory, but now he's not alone in pushing the pace. In fact, with his staff of hundreds at the J. Craig Venter Institute, he is looking dangerously like the establishment he raced past almost a decade ago. Another maverick in the stable, Harvard biologist George Church, is a titan in the academic world, tackling the major challenges of genomic-age biology with an ingenuity distinct from Venter's. Both are building on the foundation of DNA sequencing, trying to drive down the cost of decoding individual genomes and—the more radical enterprise—using their digital control of cells and DNA to design new organisms. Between them, Venter and Church direct or influence a major portion of work in both sequencing and synthetic biology, including three different commercial efforts to develop bacteria that could produce the next generation of biofuels.

There's reason to believe that Church has a decent chance of unseating Venter as biology's next wunderkind. The field of genomics is only at the beginning of its growth spurt—sequencing, it turns out, was just phase one. Far from producing answers, the sequenced genome has instead led scientists into a thicket of questions: What exactly do combinations of genetic code produce in an organism over a lifetime? If we can read the script, can we also write it? Leading science out of the genomic wilderness arguably calls for a vision more deeply imaginative than the task of the Human Genome Project, which was clearly framed and, at heart, a code-reading slog. Radical invention—the kind of out-of-left-field inspiration that makes a thinker either brilliant or totally unrealistic—is the strength of Church, as opposed to Venter, who is more of an aggregator, a connector of existing ideas and methods. The script of this new biology is largely unwritten, and just because Venter turned the first page doesn't mean that in the end his vision will prevail. "Sometimes," Church says, "it's best to be second."

The quest for ideas farther afield may be one reason Venter joined the Harvard faculty this spring—his first academic post since 1982. (Venter declined to be interviewed for this article.) He and Church are even members of the same research initiative, called Origins of Life, where they're investigating life in its most basic genetic and molecular forms. Venter's participation is a sign of just how widely applicable the high-concept work of the university could be. More than ever, over the uncarved terrain of the new biology, Venter and Church are blurring the distinction between the academic and the commercial. Steven Shapin, a Harvard historian of science, says that at this point we must "stop categorizing—and just look at what these people are doing." On top of all the daring science, Venter and Church are also conducting a "sociology experiment": "They're making up their own social roles," Shapin says, "making up themselves." All the while, Church insists that he and Venter are "not right on top of each other" but are "part of the same ecosystem," fulfilling different roles. Then again, Shapin points out, "the lion and the wildebeest are in the same ecosystem." The question is, who's the lion?

If you were to speak of George Church as an underdog to any of his university peers, you would probably get a laugh: with more than a dozen graduate students and 18 postdoctoral researchers, he runs one of the biggest labs in the richest university in the world. Next to Venter's institute, though, his still feels like a scrappy outfit in the corner. But he likes it this way: "Sometimes—not always—the smaller operation is more nimble," he says. Church's group has produced prototypes for some of the second-generation DNA-sequencing machines, which he hopes will help bring down the cost of sequencing genomes to the point where your genes can be consulted as routinely as X-rays.

At the moment, both Venter and Church are working to construct rudimentary organisms. The promise of this technology is difficult to exaggerate. By altering the chemistry of organisms, manipulating genomes and even constructing parts of cells, they can engineer tools out of living things. Both Church and Venter think of cells as machinery. Announcing his latest breakthrough in March with the synthesis of ribosomes, the all-important protein generators of the cell, Church used a hot-rod analogy: "It's like the hood is off and you can tinker directly." Venter has described his own work with reengineering cells in terms of a PC: "We can boot up a chromosome … boot up a cell.

How to Prevent Getting H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu

On June 10, 2009 the World Health Organization finally raised the level of concern about the H1N1 Flu to a level 6. H1N1 Flu has become the first 21st century flu pandemic. WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan was quoted as saying "With today's announcement, WHO moves from an emergency to a longer-term response. Based on past experience, this pandemic will be with us for some months, if not years, to come."

Now that the H!N1 flu has become an official global epidemic and claimed many lives, many people are likely to become anxious that they might catch the H1N1 flu otherwise known as the Swine Flu.

The CDC reminds us that the "WHO's decision to raise the pandemic alert level to Phase 6 is a reflection of the spread of the virus, not the severity of illness caused by the virus."

There are several very simple things one can do to prevent or minimize your chances of getting the swine flu and the regular flu.

These include finding out more about the illness from reliable sources, learning how serious swine flu is, learn what can be done prevent it, discovering what symptoms to watch for and when to seek additional treatment.

Also included is some interesting information about the history of Swine Influenza and Swine Flu as a Zoonosis or an infectious disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans.

Image Source: CDC. Swine Influenza in Pigs and People. Brochure.
Contents at a Glance
Four Key Steps to Prevent Getting the H1N1 Flu
Staying Healthy During the H1N1 Season
Keeping Students (and others) Healthy During the H1N1 Season
Resources to Help Stay Healthy During the H1N1 Season
Have Some Fun Learning about the H1N1 Flu
The H1N1 Rap
more...
Four Key Steps to Prevent Getting the H1N1 Flu
The four key things to do that will help in preventing you from getting the H1N1 Flu or Swine Flu:

1. Wash Your Hands
2. Cover Your Cough
3. Don't Touch Your Face
4. Stay Away from People Who are Sick

If you do get sick, stay home so you won't pass it on to anyone else.

Source: CDC H1N1 Flu.
Staying Healthy During the H1N1 Season
Keeping Students (and others) Healthy During the H1N1 Season
These recommendations for keeping students healthy during H1N1 outbreak come from my friend, Dr. Jennifer Shu of CNN.com:

1. Follow healthy basic hygiene practices.
Encourage students to wash their hands or use a hand sanitizer frequently and to avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth, where germs can easily enter the body.

2. Keep surfaces clean.
Use a disinfectant to clean commonly shared surfaces at least daily and when visibly soiled.

3. Keep sick students at a distance.
Try spacing desks as far apart as possible to avoid close contact between students. It may also be helpful, especially for individuals at high risk for complications from the flu, to stay at least 6 feet away from sick people.

4. Go home.
Sick students and teachers should go home or stay home if they are too ill to participate in classroom activities. In addition, they should not return until any fever has been gone for at least 24 hours.

5. Follow the latest health recommendations.
H1N1 guidelines may be a moving target since it is still not well known how the virus will affect individuals and communities.

6. Play down perfect attendance.
Some kids (and parents) try so hard for an end-of-the-year perfect attendance award that it can be tempting to go to school even for a few hours to avoid being counted as "absent."

7. Promote home-based learning.
If children feel well enough to study while they're recovering, send some schoolwork home or use an online learning program so they can keep up with lessons.


Source: Dr. Jennifer Shu. CNN.com
Resources to Help Stay Healthy During the H1N1 Season
How can I keep my students healthy during H1N1 outbreak? - CNN.com
I'm an elementary school teacher and am worried about H1N1 flu. What can I do to try to keep my students and myself healthy?
How can I keep my family healthy if one of us has H1N1? - CNN.com
My son was found to have H1N1 flu and has to stay home from school. How can we keep the rest of the family from getting sick?
H1N1: Fighting Swine Flu - Special Report from CNN.com
Resources on the Swine or H1N1 Flu from CNN.com
CDC H1N1 Flu | Resources for K-12 Schools
Resources for keeping students healthy during the H1N1 season from the CDC Home Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Taking Control of Healthy Brain

Follow these tips to help keep your brain—and your body—vibrant and healthy throughout your life…

Do:

-Exercise your body regularly and get involved in physically active leisure pursuits
-Keep your mind exercised! Engage in active learning throughout life and pursue new experiences
-Stay socially engaged with friends, family and community groups
-Maintain a positive attitude and a sense of control over your life
-Take steps to manage stress
-Eat a balanced diet, and focus on brain-healthy foods that are rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids, and consider taking a multivitamin supplement that includes antioxidants and folate
-Mind your numbers: Lose any extra pounds, lower your cholesterol if it is high, and keep your blood glucose and blood pressure under control
-Get adequate sleep
-Get proper medical attention and treatment for any underlying health problems

Don't:

-Drink to excess, smoke, or use illicit drugs
-Ignore sudden changes in mental status (but don't be overly concerned about normal slips of memory like forgetting names or where you put the keys)
-Avoid going to the doctor if you notice changes in your physical or mental health
-Overlook the possibility of drug interactions that can affect mental functioning, especially if you are taking more than one prescription medication
-Become isolated in your home
-Think you're too old to take up something new!

Healthy Eating: 5 A Day Fruit and Vegetables

Eating the recommended 5 a day servings of fruit and vegetables is the most important element of any healthy eating plan.
The Health Benefits

For the last eight years the Dept. of Health has been trying to drive home the "5-A-Day" message. Research proves that eating at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables each day has very real health benefits. It can help to prevent heart diseases and some cancers. Evidence shows however, that many of us are not listening to this healthy eating advice. Recent research shows that only 1 in 7 of us achieve the 5 a day quota.
Dept. of Health to issue 5-A-Day Logo

To further drive home the healthy eating message, the Dept. of Health is introducing a new 5-A-Day logo initiative in Spring 2003. The Dept. of Health's logo will clearly indicate the fruits and vegetables that contribute towards the 5 portions it recommends you to eat each day. The logo will appear on fresh, frozen, tinned or dried fruit and vegetables and will indicate how many portions the food will count as. The criteria to use the logo is strict and aims to encourage you to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables.

In an effort to encourage healthy eating more research is being done by the Dept. of Health to help clear up confusion about what counts towards 5 a day and what doesn't - several processed foods with added salt, sugar and fat, despite containing fruit or vegetables will not at present qualify for the logo.
What stops you from getting 5 a day - Time, Money, Dislike All Fruit and Vegetables?
Lack of time for healthy shopping

Look out for canned, frozen and juiced fruit and vegetables. They are just as nutritious. Buying your fruit and vegetables in this way also means you have plenty to hand when you need it without having to spend time stocking up with fresh produce every few days. Healthy eating doesn't mean you can't make use of convenience foods.
5 a day is too expensive

Don't be fooled, you could find healthy eating better for your budget. Fruit and vegetables (excluding exotic / imported ones) are surprisingly cheap. An average banana costs 20p - less than most bars of chocolate / crisps from the vending machine - and provides more in the way of nourishment for less calories.

* Choose fresh fruit and vegetables in season, not only are they cheaper they will also be most flavoursome and at their best.
* Markets also tend to be cheaper than supermarkets, particularly if you catch them when they packing up for the day.
* Alternatively opt for supermarket branded tinned or frozen fruit and vegetables.

Dislike All Fruit and Vegetables

With such variety of tastes, it's hard to believe anyone can dislike them all. Also remember that tastes change as you age and therefore things you detested in your youth (like brussel sprouts...) may be a lot more palatable now! Try a different fruit / vegetable each week until you find some you enjoy.
Working Your Way to Five A Day

Make it a mission to start working to your five a day quota. Remember you don't have to include all five portions overnight - your body probably won't thank you for it! (A sudden change can cause uncomfortable bloating and gas). Also don't rush out and buy a heap of fresh fruit and vegetables - to watch it rot in the fridge / fruit bowl over the coming week! Build up gradually, make it a habit and remember each extra serving is a step in the right direction. Try these healthy eating tips for including more fruit and vegetables:
Healthy Breakfast

* Have a glass of 100% pure, unsweetened fruit juice
* Slice some fresh fruit over your breakfast cereal or toss in a handful of dried apricots / raisins
* Try a banana sandwich made with wholemeal / granary bread for extra fibre too
* Make a delicious fruit smoothie from fresh fruit. Or add some skimmed milk / low fat yoghurt for a more creamy consistency

Healthy Snacks

* Look out individual portions of carrot batons, dried apricots, raisins and grapes at the supermarket - grab these instead of chocolate / crisps
* Make some crudites - carrots batons, celery sticks, baby sweetcorn, asparagus tips - to enjoy with a low calorie dip
* Keep a piece of fresh fruit on hand - and ensure you eat it before you reach for high sugar / calorie snacks

Healthy Lunch

* Add tomatoes, cucumber, mixed salad leaves to your sandwiches
* Toss a selection of fruit / vegetables and salad leaves together for a delicious alternative - drizzle with a low calorie dressing and enjoy with a crusty wholemeal roll
* Make your own vegetable soup for colder weather

Healthy Evening Meal

* Try to include at least one vegetable with your evening meal
* Add sliced vegetables to stir fries and disguise grated carrot in homemade dishes
* Make a fresh fruit salad for dessert

Healthy Eating Out

* Order a pure, unsweetened fruit or vegetable juice
* Request a side salad or vegetables instead of chips
* Order a fresh fruit salad for dessert

What is a Portion of Fruit and Veg?

* 1 apple, banana, pear, orange or other similar sized fruit
* 2 plums, satsumas, kiwi fruit or other similar sized fruit
* 1⁄2 a grapefruit or avocado
* 1 large slice of melon or fresh pineapple
* 3 heaped tablespoons of vegetables, beans or pulses
* 3 heaped tablespoons of fruit salad or stewed fruit
* 1 heaped tablespoon of raisins or sultanas
* 3 dried apricots
* 1 cupful of grapes, cherries or berries
* 1 dessert bowl of salad
* 1 small glass (150ml) of pure fruit juice

Healthy Eating with Weight Loss Resources

Your Weight Loss Resources Food Diary keeps a tally of your fruit and vegetable servings each day. Our calculation is based on the principle that 80g fruit or vegetables = one serving. Whilst, for simplicity, this is an approximation, it proves to be a good indication of your fruit and vegetable intake, and will help get to 5 a day