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Who cannot resists this!!! … hmm, YUM!

Before I saw this photo, I was reading about weight loss tips and related diet pill review. Then checking on some healthy recipe and found that enticing photo, which I cannot resist to click and view the larger image, haha! …. Oh I love nuts and this one makes a great dessert. Now I’m craving and I wanted to try, hehe…

My little boy loves to eat strawberries and who doesn’t want chocolates huh! So I’m sure this will be a hit to my boys. Let’s see if I can whip one. … Hmmm, my indulgence is tested here, now that I’m seriously on diet, hahaha!

By the way, you can find the recipe at The Perfect Pantry.

Hemorrhoids are very common and can happen to anyone. Fortunately, it can be treated and you can find best hemorrhoid treatment in the market. And once your hemorrhoids heal, stay free of pain by choosing the right food.

Increased straining from constipation or diarrhea are common causes of hemorrhoids. And constipation is due to low-fiber diet, insufficient water, too much lactic acid from dairy products, or a vitamin E deficiency. Also try avoiding much coffee, alcohol, bad fats, animal products and red meat, as they may cause constipation as well. Instead try eating foods with high fibers from fruits and vegetables. It is best to eat at least 25-35 grams as most people eat only 8 – 12 grams per day.

Preventing hemorrhoids is the best way to deal with them. Hence, we should always keep in mind: to eat wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables, lead a physically active lifestyle, and drink plenty of water.

If you’re into losing weight and wanted to shed off unwanted abdominal fats, I’m sure you will be interested reading phosphacore reviews just like me… Well, like any other women I also have my goal of losing weight for this year, or at least avoid bad carbs and eat healthy food plus do regular exercise. Of course, I cannot help and check those products that can rapidly shed off body fats. I even read how does it work or what components it has that will promote weight loss. Though I’m not getting one for myself yet, reading feedback, reviews and other related information helps to do the decision later on…

Whether you have an early meeting with a client or a pre-employment screening to attend, start your day with a nutritious and delicious breakfast as it can stimulate your senses with endless possibilities. Eating breakfast gives you a mental advantage and concentration throughout the day. In our household, breakfast is a must and shouldn’t be missed. That’s why I’m up early in the morning to prepare food for my boys. And if there’s one thing that we love to eat in the morning, it is the oatmeal…

And for oatmeal lovers out there, I found this healthy breakfast recipe that you can prepare for your household… Yogurt-Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients:
* 1 cup(s) oats, quick-cooking or old-fashioned rolled oats
* 1 cup(s) yogurt, low-fat plain
* 1/4 cup(s) margarine, low-calorie
* 2 tablespoon sugar, brown
* 1 banana(s), mashed (or use 1/2 cup apple juice concentrate)
* 1/4 cup(s) egg substitute
* 1 cup(s) flour, all-purpose
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 tablespoon baking soda
* 1/2 cup(s) raisins

Preparation:
1. Mix the yogurt with the oatmeal and let stand for 1 hour.
2. Cream the margarine with sugar and banana or apple juice.
3. Add egg and oatmeal mixture.
4. Sift the dry ingredients into the oatmeal mixture. Stir in raisins.
5. Spoon into 12 muffin cups coated with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.

Enjoy your muffin!

These foodies will sure crave you to eat more so make sure you know where to check the most effective diet pills that works best for you, hahaa…

I was uploading photos from my iPhone and I saw these yummy foodies that we have couple of days before New Year. I remember this was our lunch but I forgot the names, LOL! They were all great!

The first photo was the husband’s order. Nice presentation, huh! Obviously that’s a Mussels. I tried a little of this and it’s spicy.

Then this was my order and nothing special on it, haha….

But wait, did you take a closer look of the rice… it’s actually a shrimp rice or something like that haha (I can’t remember exactly how they call it) and I love it. It taste great! Mind you the serving was very big and I finished it, haha!

That was sure a nice treat.

Browsing with these different treadmills inspired me to go back with my regular exercise again. It’s been a while since I use our exercise machine at home. Well, maintaining my proper weight has been always my priority when it comes in getting fit. With my back problem I’m not supposed to get fat in the first place. However, for the last few months my workout has been set aside and I wasn’t able to maintain my desired weight… Hence I got some health problems lately that lead me to see a doctor. And the only thing I HAVE to do is regular exercise. Of course, I have to watch out for my diet too and from now take out all those bad carbs and eat more vegetables and fruits…

I cooked this last Saturday with much excitement since it’s a new recipe on our household. We’re a big fan of salmon fish especially my little boy which is his top most favorite food. That’s why salmon fish shouldn’t be forgotten on our weekly grocery. And last Saturday, I was thinking of cooking the salmon fish on a different way. Thanks to pinoycook.net and here I got a new way of cooking it plus I was able to use the remaining peaches in can that we have after the holidays. Not to mention it’s easy and simple to cook.

And the result…. my little boy likes it especially the sweet combination of peaches.
Check out the recipe with step-by-step photos over here.

Thanks for looking! Happy Weekend to all!

food friday

Let’s start our year sweet and yummy with this chocolate French toast….

This morning before checking on some recipes, I cannot resists but checked the link on my email that lead to an online store having huge discounts on their items. Looks like there was an extended holiday as they’re still on sale up to now… after few minutes of browsing I find myself putting couple of items on wish list… but before ending it to a cart, I go back to my recipe search as I knew I can easily be tempted on that, hahaha!

So now as my first post of the year, I wanted to make it sweet for all… and this Chocolate French toast is a nice treat…. this is actually the same procedure doing the usual french toast but with an added Hershey’s cocoa… check the recipe below…

5 servings ( 2 bread slices plus 1/2 cup strawberries)

Ingredients:
* 3 large eggs
* 3/4 cup 1% milk
* 3 tablespoons sugar
* 2 tablespoons HERSHEY’S Cocoa
* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon(optional)
* 10 slices whole wheat bread
* 2-1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
* 10 teaspoons soft margarine (contains no partially hydrogenated oil)

Directions:
1. Beat eggs, milk, sugar, cocoa, vanilla, salt and cinnamon, if desired, in large bowl until smooth.

2. Heat griddle or skillet over medium-low heat. Grease griddle with margarine, if necessary.

3. Dip bread in egg mixture. Place on griddle. Cook about 2 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve immediately with 1 teaspoon soft margarine per slice.

Enjoy!