AN APPLE A DAY DOES WHAT?

Remember, as a child, your mom saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away" I do but I never cared much for the taste of apples.  They were hard to bite into, usually cold which I never did understand... God grew them warm.  Why do we make them cold?  Hmmmm.  Anyway, as it turns out, an apple a day is really good for you because it helps keep you healthy by adding to your intake of fresh fruit each day.
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Happy and Healthy Eating To You All.
Steve and Kim

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SUPER EASY BLACK BEAN BROWNIES

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Black Bean Brownies are something you might never have heard of until now. Well, this is your lucky day! They are high in fiber and other nutrients. If you must you can tell yourself "self, these brownies are less bad for you than the guilt-ridden other kind."
Here's what you do to make these delicious treats.






INGREDIENTS:

12 ounces Black Beans -one can
2 large eggs
1/4 cup oil
1 package dark chocolate brownie mix- your favorite brand
1/2 cups Walnuts - or pecans as a topping
2 cups whipped topping - low fat if you must.

PREPARATION:

Pre-heat your oven to 350 Degrees. Grease or spray an 8X8 baking pan.
Place the beans (with liquid), eggs and oil in food processor and spin it up until fairly smooth.
Add the brownie mix and spin it again to mix everything. Then add the nuts you've chosen or non at all if that is your want.
Pour everything into the pan and bake for about 30 minutes. They're done when a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool and cut into about 16 delicious pieces.
Serve them with a couple of heaping helpings of whipped topping.
Enjoy!
Steve and Kim

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DOG CHIPS

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The baseball season is now in full swing and there's nothing better when watching a game than to sit back with a hot dog and a cool drink. Hot dogs and baseball are perfect together. So, here's a recipe that fits the bill for the seventh inning stretch, Dog Chips.
If you can't get to the game or there simply isn't one on that you'd like to watch you can also slip in a movie like Angels in the Outfield, The Bad News Bears, Field of Dreams, A League Of Their Own or even The Rookie and still enjoy this delicious treat.

INDREGIENTS:
4 Hot dogs, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
2 Tablespoons of ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise or a combination of all of them
1 1/2 ounce bag of your favorite potato chips, crushed

PREPARATION:
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
In a bowl, toss the hot dog slices with the condiments of your choice until they are completely coated. Pour the potato chip crumbs onto a plate and roll the condiment-coated hot dog slices in the crumbs until well coated. Put the crumb-coated hot dogs on an ungreased baking sheet and bake them for about 10 minutes or until they are golden in color.
Serve with toothpicks and extra condiments for dipping.

Now go find a game. We've got you covered on third base and it's bottom of the ninth and the bases are loaded.

Steve and Kim

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Cucumbers, A Great Way To Cleanse and Beautify Your Skin

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Eating a cucumber is like drinking a glass of water. Bearing in mind that 96% of its weight is water, a 250-g cucumber contains 240 g of water. However this does not mean that it is of little nutritional value. Those 10 grams of solid material in a 250-g cucumber are of great biological value and healing power.

Eating cucumbers for most people is way to induce several healthy outcomes. For example;

1. Cucumbers are a great diuretic. They increase urine output.
2. As a laxative they can't be beat. Given their weight in water content (96%) they facilitate the movement of the feces through the intestine.

Most people are not aware of the other great things about the cucumber.

1. Skin conditions: Cucumbers hydrate the skin and provide the sulfur needed for healthy skin cells, nails and hair. At the same time, they "cleanse" the bloodstream of toxic wastes. They are recommended for all who are suffering from eczema, dermatosis and psoriasis. Applied directly on the skin, cucumbers are an effective beauty treatment.

The best results are obtained by combining cucumbers' internal properties and their external effect on the skin. This is done by:

1. Rubbing it directly on the skin.
2. Preparing thin slices and placing them on affected skin areas.

Cucumbers also help with obesity problems because they contain few calories and produce a certain feeling of satiety.

For anyone with diabetes the cucumber can be eaten often because of their low carbohydrate content while providing a certain amount of vitamins and minerals.

So, next time you want to eat healthy and cleanse and beautify your skin try a cucumber treatment. Inside and out you won't be sorry you did.

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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