Hi Every Body,
How are you all?High cholesterol can lead to health issues, so lowering your cholesterol is a good step towards improving your overall health concerns. Many people prefer not to take medicines to lower cholesterol since these medicines may cause unwanted side effects. Another reason for not taking medicines that reduce cholesterol is the additional expense. Many people prefer a natural way to lower cholesterol, and one natural way to lower cholesterol is to eat certain foods.

Fruits
1. Apples contain a soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol naturally by drawing it out of the body. In order to get the most out of apples, eat the apple with the skin on instead of peeling it or drinking apple juice.

Grapes contain a compound that helps to keep them from getting moldy. Fortunately, this same compound helps to lower the LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) in the body. All grapes help to lower cholesterol but the darker the grape, the more of the compound it contains, so eat darker grapes for greater benefits.

Pears and prunes also contain soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol. According to CNN, soluble fiber seems to reduce the absorption of cholesterol, thus effectively reducing cholesterol levels in the intestines.
Nuts
2. Walnuts help reduce cholesterol because they contain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Eating a handful a day significantly reduces the cholesterol level in your body. It is best not to eat more than a handful a day because walnuts and most nuts are high in calories, and eating too much of them can lead to weight gain.

Almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, pecans, pistachios and some pine nuts also contain contain the same polyunsaturated fatty acids and can help reduce cholesterol. Try using nuts in salads instead of croutons--this is an effective way to get the benefits without risking weight gain.
Fish
3. Mackerel, trout, herring, salmon, sardines and albacore tuna all contain omega 3 fatty acids that reduce cholesterol in the body. Eat fish at least twice a week to reap the maximum benefits. Not only is fish good for you, but it is delicious when you bake or broil it.
Other Foods
4. Brown rice, cinnamon, garlic, oats and soy products all contain properties that help lower cholesterol. Consider switching from white to brown rice, sprinkle cinnamon on your breakfast cereal or use it in tea, use garlic for seasoning instead of salt, drink soy milk instead of regular milk and eat cereals and breads made from oats.

Best Regards....

Hi Every Body,
How are you all? As a natural foods chef, it is hard enough trying to get adults to eat healthy. Getting children to eat fruits and vegetables seems almost impossible. If all your child wants to eat are chicken nuggets, grilled cheese, pizza, mac and cheese and mashed potatoes—don't fret and don't beat yourself up! It isn't too late to undo some of the damage. You just have to be a little bit creative, a little bit sneaky and very patient. If you take the time now to incorporate healthy foods into your child's diet—you'll save them from a lifetime of difficulty trying to create a healthy lifestyle. Plus, children who are on a healthy diet have more energy, more focus and are more even-tempered—which is giving yourself a gift too. Here are my suggestions for some fun and healthy eating.

Instructions:

How to Sneak in Healthy Foods :

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Puree small amounts of spinach and add to ground beef in hamburgers, gradually increasing the amount each time. When topped with cheese and low sugar ketchup, there is very little taste difference.
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Serve with oven-baked fries by thinly slicing potatoes, tossing in olive oil and salt and pepper and baking at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes until crisp.
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When making mac and cheese, use rice or wheat pasta with lots of cheese, but buy a brand that isn't very dark brown so they won't catch on.
How to Make it Fun and Get Your Kids Involved
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Cut up cubes of fruit and provide skewers, marshmallows and melted chocolate to make fun fondue.
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Prepare a taco bar, but let kids decide what to put on their tacos. Provide cheeses, salsa, guacamole, lettuce. You can encourage them to make good choices, but letting them do the actual work makes them feel included and independent.
How to Camouflage Food
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Incorporate well-cooked cauliflower into mashed potatoes by combining with butter, milk and salt. Mash really well for a healthy starch that will fool anyone.
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Finely chop red peppers and tomatoes and mix into meatloaf and Sloppy Joes. Kids won't even notice the added vegetables, but will notice the added FLAVOR!
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For a healthier pizza, puree cooked vegetables into marinara sauce and top with shredded mozzarella on a store-bought pizza dough.
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Mix corn kernels with finely chopped cooked yellow squash, add butter and salt and revamp a kid's favorite.
How to Work With What They Already Like
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Add healthy elements to foods your child already eats. There are many kid-friendly foods that have the potential to be much healthier.
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Blend bananas and antioxidant-rich blueberries into smoothies.
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Mix real fruits and vegetables such as bananas, berries and mashed sweet potatoes into muffins, and serve with a real fruit spread.
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Use whole grain bread for grilled cheese sandwiches and toast well so your children won't notice the darker color.
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Make healthy french toast using whole grain bread dipped in egg and covered with fruit, powdered sugar and maple syrup.



Tips & Warnings

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If your children are still babies, PLEASE feed them real, good foods. I was eating escargot when I was 3 years old and I had no idea what a chicken nugget was. They are more evolved than we give them credit for. Don't look at the children's menu. Don't give them anything that you wouldn't want to put in your body. It will save you from the sneaky tactics that I've asked you to resort to.


Best Regards......

Hi Every One,
How are you all? Eating out can be daunting with food allergies. Ceding control of what goes on your plate can be intimidating, especially when the kitchen is behind closed doors and you can't be sure whether your waiter understands exactly what you mean by "allergic to dairy." Still, though, learning how to eat out with food allergies can greatly expand your social possibilities and give you a much-needed break from the kitchen. Read on for eight tips that can help you safely negotiate the rough-and-tumble world of restaurants.
1. Do Your Homework

Most national chains include nutrition information on their websites. These sites often include allergy information. If the restaurant you're thinking of visiting does not have any allergy information available, you may be able to speak to the manager outside of peak business hours to see if they have any allergy information available. Some establishments have separate allergy menus.
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2. Avoid Peak Times

You'll be likely to get more attentive service, especially on your first few visits to a given restaurant, if you avoid lunch and dinner rushes. An already harried waiter or waitress will find it more difficult to check on ingredients and answer questions.
3. Make The Waitstaff Your Ally

The waitstaff is your liaison with the kitchen, so be sure to strike up a good rapport.

* Explain your condition thoroughly and let your waiter know that you will have some questions.
* Be polite and acknowledge that you understand that you're requesting additional work on the waiter's part. The implied (or even explicit) promise of additional gratuity may help.
* Make the waiter aware of unusual names your allergen might lurk under. Printing out a list (links below) might be prudent.
* While a pleasant manner is generally the best approach, don't be a pushover. If the waiter is not helpful, ask to speak with a manager.

4. Find Multiple Options

You'll make your life -- and your waiter's! -- easier if you find a few options on the menu so the waiter can ask the kitchen about all of them at once.

Allergy-friendly options on menus fall in two categories: dishes that include no allergens, and dishes that include an allergen as a condiment or side that can be easily removed. In many restaurants, the second category predominates, so consider "what if"s to suggest to your waiter. ("What if the chef made the risotto without cheese?"). Restaurants are not always willing to make accommodations, but in general, the finer the restaurant, the more you can demand.
5. Be Aware of Cross-Contamination

Cross-contamination occurs when food is prepared on a surface or using a utensil that has touched an allergen. You should mention the possibility of cross-contamination to your server so that the kitchen will know to clean utensils and pans thoroughly.

However, two avenues of cross-contamination are difficult to avoid. The first is grills. Ask whether a food marinated in an allergen is cooked directly on the same grill as any grilled dish you might order. The second is frying oil; if you are allergic to something that has been fried in a vat of oil, you should avoid eating anything else fried in that oil.
6. Treasure a Good Relationship

Some restauranteurs will amaze you, even touch you with their willingness to help you. I've frequented restaurants that would happily create wheat-free versions of daily specials and restaurants that would go off menu to create, as much as possible, authentic versions of ethnic dishes that I could eat safely.

Treat these sorts of establishments like you would dear friends or family. Bring them as much business as you can; tell friends about them; thank them sincerely for the service they provide. It's a great pleasure to be able to walk into a café where you know that your medical needs will be attended to.
7. Trust Your Instincts

If you have doubts about your order after you've received it, politely ask your waiter to double-check. Don't be shy or embarrassed about sending food back if indeed a mistake has been made in the kitchen, and be adamant that in the event of a problem like an incorrect side dish that could contain an allergen, you be given an entirely new meal. Simply removing offending items from your plate isn't sufficient to keep you safe. And if at any point you feel that your concerns aren't being taken seriously -- that neither the waitstaff nor the manager are willing to address your concerns -- walk out.
8. Be Prepared

Even under the best of circumstances, it's smart to be prepared for the unexpected. If an allergic reaction would be life-threatening, or even just uncomfortable, bring along whatever treatment your doctor recommends.

Also in the category of being prepared, many restaurants are tolerant of bringing snacks for toddlers and very young children (though not for older children or adults), especially those with medical needs. This can expand your options greatly, as a side dish and a few packed snacks might be sufficient for many children.

Best Regards...........