Month: December 2020

Are You Vegetarian? Diabetic? Meals For You Below

22 Vegetarian Diabetes-Friendly Dinners to Make on Weeknights (msn.com)

Slide 2 of 23: These vegan sweet potato-black bean burgers spiced with curry powder are easy to make. Blending the mixture with your hands gives you a soft, uniform texture then the outside gets crispy by cooking in a cast-iron pan. To make this recipe gluten-free too, use gluten-free oats and serve the patty in a lettuce wrap, omitting the bun. View recipe
Sweet Potato-Black Bean Burgers
Slide 5 of 23: Made with convenient canned beans, this quick and healthy Indian recipe is an authentic chickpea curry that you can make in minutes. If you want an additional vegetable, stir in some roasted cauliflower florets. Serve with brown basmati rice or warm naan. View recipe
Chickpea Curry (Chhole)
Slide 8 of 23: This lightened-up lasagna packs in the nutrients with plenty of spinach, carrots, and mushrooms--plus satisfies cheese cravings with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan. View recipe
Spinach Alfredo Lasagna

Surprising Cat Breeds You Have To See

Strange cat breeds you have to see to believe (msn.com)

Slide 2 of 26: Not all cats of this breed have curly coats, but those that do will first start to lose their curls, then gain them back as they approach one year old and increase in curliness until the cat reaches around 2 years of age. The breed gets along well with people, other cats, and friendly dogs. Related: Best Gifts for Cat Lovers That Are the You-Know-Who’s Pajamas
Selkirk Rex
Slide 11 of 26: The adorable Scottish Fold breed is named, of course, for its ears and its origins in Scotland. In a Purina database of cat breeds, this cat is noted for its sometimes strange posturing, "like lying flat on the floor with her legs splayed out, on her hind legs, sitting up like a meerkat, or lying on her back, paws in the air."
Scottish Fold

Word of the Week

fistic

[ fis-tik ] 

adjective

of boxing; pugilistic.

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WHAT IS THE ORIGIN OF FISTIC?

Fistic “pertaining to the fists or boxing” is a transparent compound of the English noun fist and the adjective suffix –ic. Fist comes from Old English fȳst and is closely related to Dutch vuist and German Faust. The thoroughly naturalized suffix –ic derives from Latin –icus and Greek –ikos and was originally applied to Latin or Greek nouns (such as metallic, music, poetic, public). Fistic is a facetious synonym of pugilistic, which is a derivative of Latin pugil “fist fighter, boxer.” Pugil is akin to pugna “fist” and its derived verb pugnāre “to fight,” ultimate source of English pugnacious. All of the Latin words are related to the Greek adverb pýx “with the fist,” and the noun pygmḗ “fist, fistfight, boxing,” also a measure of length from the elbow to the knuckles (of the fist). Fistic entered English in the early 19th century.

HOW IS FISTIC USED?

Yes, boxing and the other fistic and grappling arts are still with us, driven by the popularity of mixed martial arts and Ultimate Mixed Fighting bouts.WILLIAM PORTER, “METRO DENVER GYMS OFFER A WORKOUT FOR EVERYONE,” DENVER POST, JULY 7, 2014

To continue in fistic phraseology, he had a genius for coming up to the scratch, wherever and whatever it was, and proving himself an ugly customer. … He was certain to knock the wind out of common sense …CHARLES DICKENS, HARD TIMES, 1854

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Merry Christmas to All

God bless you all and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.

Best Diets That Can Make You Live Longer

Slide 1 of 7: As we look forward to 2021, many of us have started to think about New Year's resolutions. For those of us looking to lose weight over the next twelve months, a brand new diet can not only help us hit our weight loss goals, but also introduces us to new foods, raises our energy levels, and helps us live longer, more fulfilled lives. And yet, if you decide to embark on a brand new diet, figuring out which plan to follow can feel mind-boggling. Trying to sort between the best diets to live longer and the not-so-great fad diets only makes losing weight that much harder.So if you feel overwhelmed by the world of dieting and have no idea of where to start, have no fear! To help streamline your weight loss process and guarantee a long and healthy life, we talked to a wide range of registered dietitians, nutritionists, and medical doctors to assemble the top six diets that help you live longer. By eating healthy and exercising regularly, you can stay one step ahead of weight gain and keep moving for decades to come.Read on to learn which six diets can help you live longer, and for even more healthy tips, be sure to check out our list of The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now.Read the original article on Eat This, Not That!
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/the-6-best-diets-that-will-make-you-live-longer-say-dietitians/ss-BB1c98OG?ocid=msedgntp
Slide 2 of 7: "The Mediterranean diet has consistently been ranked by US News & World Report as the world's best overall diet," says Lexi Endicott, RD, LD, and culinary nutrition specialist for To Taste. "Rather than a diet in the traditional sense in which you go on it to eventually go off it, the Mediterranean Diet is a simple and sustainable eating pattern that can be followed for life. This eating pattern emphasizes consuming a variety of plant foods—a plant-forward diet, so to speak."If you feel ready to take the plunge, the nutritional benefits of this eating plan can keep you healthy for years."These healthful foods [and] ingredients are rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals (i.e. antioxidants) that decrease risk of developing many chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's," says Endicott. "The more disease-free years someone can add to their life, the better!"If you want to really super boost your chances for longevity, check out our list of 20 Foods You Should Be Eating Every Day for a Longer Life.
https://www.eatthis.com/foods-live-longer/?utm_source=msn&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=msn-feed

Yes! You can Eat Bread And Stay Healthy

Slide 1 of 19: When most people embark on a new diet, the first thing that seems to get the boot is the bread. But carbs shouldn't always be the dietary scapegoat. Dropping them from your diet will depress your taste buds, and it could actually prevent you from achieving lasting, healthy weight loss. Instead of cutting carbs completely, simply switch to one of the healthiest bread loaves you can buy in the bread aisle.How nutritionists choose the healthiest bread.Not all loaves of bread are created equal, and what makes the healthiest bread lies in the ingredients. "Bread has a bad rap for being full of fillers and additives, high in carbs, and sometimes even sugar. When grocery shopping, it is important to keep your eyes out for ingredients such as partially hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, and soy—I never buy bread that has those ingredients on the label!" says registered dietitian Kelly Springer, MS, RD, CDN.Certain slices will offer your body absolutely no nutrition while others have the opportunity to fill you up with fiber and energy-boosting whole grains. (Yes, there are best bread loaves for weight loss out there!) Not to mention, some varieties today go even further and pack healthy, satiating fats into the mix by adding nuts and seeds.So if you absolutely can't live without bread, use this list of 8 healthiest bread options you can find at the grocery store, and 10 you should avoid at all costs. And for more healthy tips, be sure to check out our list of The 7 Healthiest Foods to Eat Right Now.Read the original article on Eat This, Not That!

The 8 Healthiest Breads to Eat for Weight Loss (msn.com)

Slide 5 of 19: Nutrition per 2 slices: 120 calories, 1.5 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 220 mg sodium, 26 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 6 g protein One of the main reasons for choosing whole grain bread is for the fiber content. "You want to look for greater than 3 grams of fiber—greater than 3 grams of fiber is considered a good source and greater than 5 grams is considered an excellent source of fiber," says Crandall. Beyond looking for that whole grain stamp, it's important to scan through the label for fiber content as well so you can be sure you're getting the most bang for your buck. The majority of Americans are not getting enough fiber in their diets to begin with, so by picking a bread with a decent amount you can make that bread work beyond just appeasing your taste buds and carb cravings. at Instacart Buy Now

Build Up Your Immune System By Having These…

Best fruits for Immunity

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/best-fruits-to-eat-for-immunity/ar-BB1c7qNl?ocid=msedgntp

a bowl of fruit on a plate: Cantaloupe Smoothie Bowl

Poem

Christmas…by MwsR

It is certainly not about who is good or naughty

Now don’t misunderstand me and go-getting haughty.

I think of Christmas as a market made for money

I know some of you are thinking that’s not very funny.

But it is true.

I know you see you, you do.

It should be a celebration of Christ’s birth

The whole frankincense and myrrh.

But sadly I see people so obsessed with gift-giving

Instead, they’re emphasizing all the receiving.

Now don’t get me wrong I am not saying to be a scrooge

Just have a heart that gives love and love will ensue.

Think about widows and homeless people

Think about those you encounter that come worship under the same steeple.

People are fighting just to have a reason

To see the magic in this Christmas season.

They may never know till you take the time to show

It’s not something you can find wrapped up with a bow.

It is what Christmas should represent

It was that hope that God had sent.

His son, the newborn king

The one who gives us everything.

The reason for this Holiday.

The time to get on your knees and pray,

And thank him for the Lord of all of us

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas!