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Upcycle Christmas Ideas

15 Upcycle Christmas Ideas – Salvage Sister and Mister

Upcycle Christmas ideas. Here is one to use up leftover fabric scraps. Anyone working with fabric (sewing, quilting, etc) has a ton of fabric leftover from craft projects.
A vintage ice cream bucket is used for holiday decor. Use what you have for easy and inexpensive decorating. Upcycle Christmas ideas.
Use what you got for your Christmas decor. Get tons of upcycle christmas ideas to show your stuff in a whole new way. Budget friendly. Low cost Christmas. Junkin Gumball machine turned Christmas village.

New Year’s Tips

10 Tips for Keeping New Year’s Resolutions (verywellhealth.com)

Did You Know, You Could Eat This?

Surprising foods you might not know you could eat (msn.com)

Slide 2 of 25: You may not have considered eating watermelon skin before but it’s actually very versatile. Grated rinds can be used as an alternative to cabbage in coleslaw or added to salsa. Pickled rinds are also popular in South Africa where they’re used to make a sweet jelly that’s sometimes served with cheese.
Watermelon rinds
Slide 5 of 25: Leafy beetroot stems are a great substitute or alternative to spinach, bok choy and Swiss chard. Like you would with other fresh greens, simply steam, braise or sauté with a little butter. You could even eat them raw, simply thrown into salads.
Beetroot stems
Slide 9 of 25: Deep-fried prawn shells (without the head and vein) make a tasty snack. The crunchy treats are simply made by covering shell-on shrimps in cornflour and salt, and deep-frying them. For a beginner's introduction to cooking with shrimp shell, throw them into fish stock.
Prawn shells

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

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

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

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