Lettuce: The Sedative Of Life

Did You Know? Lettuce is a natural sedative. That's why when you go out to lunch and only have a salad (trying to lose weight) when you return to your office it suddenly becomes almost impossible to stay awake. Many people avoid sugar during their lunch break thinking that it will "drop them like a hot rock" in just a few minutes and induce sleep mode. In truth it was/is the lettuce. Sometimes you just can't win!

Fettuccini With Broccoli And Garlic

For a simple yet delicious meal that takes very little time to prepare you should try this delicious recipe.  Fettuccini  With Broccoli And Garlic.

INGREDIENTS:

4 cloves of garlic, crushed
3 cups broccoli florets
3/4 cup of vegetable bouillon
1/4 cup white wine
3 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pound of fettuccini
A dash of salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste.

PREPARATION:
Put garlic, broccoli and bouillon into saucepan.  Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the broccoli is tender-crisp, stirring occasionally.
coarsely chop broccoli. Add white wine, basil and parmesan.  Toss to mix, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, cook your fettuccine until al dente and drain well.  Toss half of the broccoli sauce and transfer to serving plates.  Top with remaining sauce and garnish as desired.
This meal is great to serve with a simple salad of romaine lettuce and tomato slices drizzled with virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Enjoy!

Taco Chip Dip

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If you're into tacos you'll love this quick and simple dip taco chip dip recipe.

INGREDIENTS:
8 ounces of fat-free cream cheese
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup of salsa
Place all of this in a pie plate.

AND THEN...
Add: Shredded lettuce or spinach
Chopped green onions
sliced black olives
chopped tomatoes
finely shredded low-fat cheese
Layer this on top of the ingredients that you've put into your pie plate.

Serve with baked tortilla chips or pita chips.

Put on your sombrero, add a little Mexican music in the background, pop open a Corona and enjoy!

Steve and Kim

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ORIENTAL CHICKEN SALAD WITH MANDARIN ORANGE SLICES

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Here is a salad that is quick and light and has lots of great taste for summer picnics etc. It serves 6-8 huge servings so if that is too much simply reduce the amount to make smaller portions.

INGREDIENTS:

1 2 pound bag of lettuce

1 bag of mixed greens

6 green onions, sliced

2 packages of Ramen noodles broken into pieces (without the seasoning packets)

3/4 cups of slivered almonds

1/2 cup of sesame seeds

Several cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 small can of mandarin oranges

PREPARATION:

Mix together the lettuce, salad mix and onions. Turn the over on to 300 degrees and toast the sesame seeds and almonds for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Toss into the salad and add ramen noodles.

DRESSING:

1 cup of vegetable oil

1/4 cup sugar

2 tablespoons of white vinegar

2 1/2 tablespoons of reduced sodium soy sauce

A dash of pepper

1 flavor package from the Ramen Noodles.

Mix together and toss into salad mixture. Top with grilled chicken breasts and mandarin orange slices.

It's a refreshing summer treat that you'll love. Enjoy!

Steve and Kim

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Lettuce, a Natural, Drug Free Sedative That Calms The Nerves

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Many people in today's society are trying to lose weight so they have a healthy salad at lunch time. Then, after going back to work, they wonder why they are so tired. Well, the reason is this; Lettuce is a natural sedative and regardless of when you eat it during the day it is going to make you relaxed and sleepy.

So what do you do? Enjoy a lettuce salad at night as your evening meal not as a side dish. This will help you relax, calm your nerves and put you into sleep mode.

Lettuce has also been proven to help with the following disorders.
A. Functional disorders of the nervous system, such as nervousness, stress or psychological tension, or anxiety. Regular lettuce consumption produces a mild, and sometimes imperceptible sedative effect, while providing necessary B vitamins for nervous system stability.
B. Insomnia: A large supper consisting of only lettuce is recommended at night for insomnia.
C. Digestive disorders. When eaten before a meal, lettuce tones the stomach and facilitates digestion.
D. Constipation. Lettuce faciliates intestinal function because of its excellent digestibility and fiber content.
E. Obesity. Lettuce produces a great sense of satiety, but provides few calories. At the same time, it helps relieve nervousness and anxiety regarding food that often accompanies obesity. A large plate of lettuce significantly reduces the appetite in addition to providing a considerable amount of vitamins and minerals.
F. Diabetes. Lettuce is very low in carbohydrates; therefore, diabetics can eat it limited only by their appetite.

So there you have it. Eat lettuce at night time instead of your regular large evening meal. It will help your digestion and put you to sleep. By the time your body figures out that it is hungry again you'll be sleeping soundly and ready for a nutritious breakfast (which is still the most important meal of the day.)

Nighty Night!
Steve and Kim

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