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Long time I'm not post to this blog do to my busy activity as a employee in a hotel industry. Now I am back and I will take my time to post any Healthy Food idea that could help you to find or to choose any healthy menus or healthy recipes. Like now in a Christmas season, many food will be served and you have to smart to choose which food would you eat. So now I try to help you to make choice. Let's stay healthy...

Red & White Salad

Makes : 8 servings, about 1 3/4 cups each
Active Time : 25 minutes
Total Time : 25 minutes


INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups thinly sliced hearts of romaine
• 2 heads Belgian endive, cored and thinly sliced
• 1 bulb fennel, trimmed, cored, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1 15-ounce can hearts of palm, drained, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1/2 head radicchio, cored, quartered and thinly sliced
• 1 red apple, cored and cut into matchsticks
• 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
• Champagne Vinaigrette, (recipe follows)
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

THIS RECIPE CALLS FOR: Champagne Vinaigrette

PREPARATION
Toss romaine, endive, fennel, hearts of palm, radicchio, apple and radishes together in a large salad bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season with pepper.


TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare salad without dressing, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Toss with vinaigrette just before serving.


NUTRITION
Per serving: 111 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 5 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 424 mg sodium; 324 mg potassium.


Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (30% daily value).
Carbohydrate Servings: 1
Exchanges: 1 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat


Image & Article Source : http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/christmas

Cucumbers are number four most cultivated vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your overall health, often referred to as a super food. Pick a handful of firm, dark green cucumbers and drop them into your shopping cart. Congratulations! You have just bought yourself stuff full of good health.

Cucumber re-hydrates body

If you are too busy to drink enough water, eat the cool cucumber, which is 90 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate your water lost.

Cucumber fights heat inside and out

Eating cucumber will get your body relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin and you will get relief from sunburn.

Cucumber eliminates toxins

All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your body. With regular eating, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.

Cucumber replenishes daily vitamins

Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. A B and C, which boost your immune system keep you radiant and give you energy. Make it more powerful by juicing cucumber with spinach and carrot. Don’t forget to leave the skin on because it contains a good amount of vitamin C, about 12 percent of the daily recommended allowance.

Cucumber supplies skin friendly minerals

Cucumber is high in potassium, magnesium and silicon. That is why spas abound cucumber based treatments.

Cucumber aids in digestion and weight loss

Due to its high water and low calorie content, cucumber is an ideal source for people who are looking for weight loss. Use cucumbers in your soups and salads. If it is not your favorite snack you can crunchy cucumber sticks with creamy low fat yogurt dip. Chewing cucumber gives your jaws a good workout and the fiber in it is great for digestion. Daily consumption of cucumbers can be regarded as an aid for chronic constipation.

Cucumber revives the eyes

Placing a chilled slice of cucumber over puffy eyes is a cliched beauty visual but it really can help reduce under-eye bags and puffiness due to its anti inflammatory properties.

Cucumber fights cancers

Cucumber is known to contain secoisolariciresinol, lariciresinol and pinoresinol. The three lignans have a strong connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including ovarian, breast, prostate and uterine cancer.

Cucumber cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure

Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin which is widely spread to be beneficial to diabetic patients. Researchers have found that a compound called sterols in cucumbers can help decrease levels of cholesterol. Cucumbers contain a lot of fiber, potassium and magnesium. These nutrients work effectively for regulating blood pressure. That is why cucumber is good for treating both high blood pressure and low blood pressure.

Cucumber refreshes the mouth

Cucumber juice heals and refreshes diseased gums. Get a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for a half minute, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing unpleasant breath.

Cucumber smoothest hair and nails

The wonder mineral Silica in cucumber makes your hair and nails shinier and stronger. The sulfur and silica in cucumbers help to stimulate your hair growth.

Cucumber promotes joint health, relieves arthritis and gout pain

As cucumber is an excellent source of silica it promotes joint health by strengthening the connective tissues. When mixed with carrot juice, cucumber can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering levels of the uric acid.

Cucumber cures hangover

To avoid a morning headache or hangover you can eat a few cucumber slices before going to sleep. Cucumbers contain enough B vitamins, sugar and electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients and reducing the severity of both hangover and headache.

Cucumber keeps kidneys in shape

Cucumber lowers uric acid levels in your body and though keeping the kidneys healthy.

Article & Image Source : http://www.fitnea.com/14-reasons-you-should-start-eating-cucumber/

 

By Jane Dostine

Having a food allergy can make eating out seem impossible – but it doesn't have to be! Nutritionist Jane Dostine has easy tips which will help minimize your risk.

For most people, eating out is a treat. But if you suffer from an allergy, or coeliac disease, the risks associated with eating commercially-prepared food – not to mention the hassles that come with having to plan ahead – can sometimes outweigh the benefits of a night out.

Unfortunately, there is no way to guarantee that food prepared by someone else will be free from allergens. But, with a few easy steps, you can enjoy a night away from your kitchen. Just make sure you take your medication with you and let your family and friends know where you keep it.

Step 1: First things first

Allergic reactions can be serious – even fatal. So, before you make a restaurant reservation, it’s essential that you have an Action Plan in place (provided by your allergy specialist). An Action Plan is an easy-to-understand set of instructions for your friends and family to follow in case you have an allergic reaction (to find Action Plan templates, go to www.allergy.org.au/content/view/10/3/).

If you are in doubt, you may wish to take ‘safe’ food with you to the restaurant. If you plan to do this, ask the restaurant management beforehand – even if it’s just a café – if this is okay. Eateries will almost always say yes – it is not asking permission that’s rude and could get their backs up.

If you have a child with allergies, take the same steps as for adults.

Step 2: Choose the right cuisine

Allergens can be found anywhere but choosing a restaurant that serves ‘lower-risk’ cuisine can make eating out easier.

• Peanut or tree nut allergy: Steakhouses may be your best bet but they still serve high-risk foods such as marinades, sauces, gravies, pastries and desserts, so be mindful of this when you order. Avoid Asian, Indian and African cuisines, and vegetarian dishes, as they are all likely to use nuts in their cooking.
• Fish or shellfish allergy: Even the cooking of seafood can spray protein into the air which can trigger a reaction, so avoid seafood restaurants and Asian cuisines. Vegetarian, and reputable restaurants with seafood-free options are better choices.
• Sesame allergy: Your best bet is European-style cuisines (French, German, Italian etc) as these traditionally don’t use sesame products. But always check salads, breads and oils. Avoid Lebanese and Middle Eastern-style cuisine.
• Dairy allergy: Asian-style cooking is probably lowest-risk. Avoid European-style cuisines (French, German, Italian etc) as these regularly feature cheese and dairy.
• Egg allergy: Eggs are found in almost everything but vegan restaurants will be egg-free. ‘Modern’ café-style meals such as grilled seafood and meat and three veg are generally safe when served in reputable restaurants – but steer clear of creamy sauces and breading or crumbing.
• Soy allergy: As per egg allergies, café-style meals may be a better choice. Asian cuisines generally need to be avoided as well as many vegetarian meals which use soy beans and tofu. Stay away from bread (most contain soy flour), avoid re-formed seafood and skip Asian sauces.
• No matter what kind of allergy you have, it is best to avoid buffets: The risk of contamination is very high as serving utensils can be shared and foods can be accidently mixed.

Step 3: Select the right restaurant
Selecting the right restaurant can be half the battle. A few simple tricks can go a long way!

• Google restaurants. Customer reviews can give you an indication of how attentive the wait-staff are – which may mean the difference between a safe meal and a contaminated one. Good service also goes hand-in-hand with staff who know the menu in detail, making ordering easier.
• If a restaurant won’t accept bookings, they may have a high customer turnover – which can lower your chances of receiving attentive service. Select a restaurant where you can book ahead, and hopefully, this will increase your chances of having an allergen-free meal.
• It’s also a good idea to book a reservation outside of the lunch or dinner rush.
• Cost can count. More expensive restaurants tend to have better informed (and more accommodating) wait-staff and chefs. This doesn’t mean you should only choose fine dining restaurants – but as with most things in life, you get what you pay for. It is worth paying a few extra dollars to safeguard your health.
• Check out a restaurant’s website. The most suitable eateries will have a good reputation and having a website can be an indication of how well-established a restaurant is.
• If a restaurant doesn’t have a current menu posted on their site, call and ask for a copy. This will reveal if they have any allergy-friendly options and, if not, how easy it will be to order an allergen-free meal. Most large restaurant chains have complete nutrition information available, too.

Step 4: Explain your allergen
Once you’ve selected a restaurant, it’s a good idea to phone ahead to explain your needs. But keep in mind that you will probably need to explain them again to the person serving you.

Don’t just request that your dish be prepared free of your allergen – explain your reason for allergen avoidance and stress the seriousness of a potential allergic reaction. Wearing a Medic Alert bracelet will help emphasise your point!

Step 5: Peruse the menu

• Take plenty of time to read through the menu. Don’t be afraid to ask for help with complicated or foreign cooking terms.
• Before you order, find out which dishes can be made ‘free from’, so you know your options.
• Ask your waiter (or the chef) to describe how the meal is prepared – just in case. A meal may be free of nuts, for example, but it’s possible that it’s made using peanut oil.
• Don’t assume a ‘safe’ dish in one restaurant is the same in another – always check the preparation method.
• Become familiar with alternative names and ingredients of your allergens, such as arachis (peanut), edamame (soy), and bulgar (wheat).

That's all from me, there is 7 Steps but for others you can go directly to the website source at http://www.healthyfood.co.nz

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