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One Food Everyday Can keep Weight Away!

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Eat This One Food Every Day to Lose Weight and Live Longer, Says Expert (msn.com)https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/eat-this-one-food-every-day-to-lose-weight-and-live-longer-says-expert/ss-BB1bR1MD?ocid=msedgntp

Slide 1 of 6: A guiding light for many aspiring healthy eaters is the world's Blue Zones, the small, outlier regions on the planet where people live much longer than expected lifespans. I'm talking about far-flung places like the Barbagia region of Sardinia, Italy; Ikaria, Greece; the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica; and Okinawa, Japan, where women live the longest lifespans in the known world.According to a new CNBC article by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic Fellow, longevity researcher, and author of The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest, there are several general dieting rules that basically all of these healthy people adhere to. They eat a ton of whole foods, for instance. They also eat lots of plants (upwards of 90%), plenty of olive oil, not too much meat or fish, and rarely any sugar. They consume plenty of water. But there's a surprising food they also eat daily that you're likely not getting enough of: beans."Beans reign supreme in Blue Zones and are the cornerstone of every longevity diet in the world: black beans in Nicoya; lentils, garbanzo, and white beans in the Mediterranean; and soybeans in Okinawa," writes Buettner. "Most centenarians eat at least four times as many beans as Americans do on average—at least a half cup per day. And so should you. Why? Beans are packed with more nutrients per gram than any other food on Earth." (And to improve your kitchen skills, don't miss these 52 Life-Changing Kitchen Hacks That'll Make You Enjoy Cooking Again.)He notes that beans are comprised of 77% carbs (complex carbs—the good kind), 21% protein, and they're ultra-rich in fiber. "They'll likely push less healthy foods out of your diet," he says. If you bolster your diet with beans, he suggests that you'll gain better control of your weight, as well. And as it pertains to your lifespan: A study published in The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health found that upping your intake of beans by 20 grams can lower your risk of death by 6%.According to U.S. Dietary Guidelines, we should all be eating roughly a half-cup of beans per day. But it's likely that many of us aren't getting enough.All beans aren't created equal, however. Health experts say that the color of the beans will tell you everything you need to know about their nutritional value, and the darker the bean, the better. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry found that black beans, for instance, contain more than 40 times the antioxidants as their white counterparts. For some of the types of beans that you should add to your diet, here are a few bean options to start easing ASAP. (And for more expert-backed weight loss advice, don't miss this list of Simple Ways You Can Start Losing Weight Immediately, According to Science.)Read the original article on Eat This, Not That!

Who is-Belsnickle?

https://quietvalley.org/2017/12/13/christmas-traditions-belsnickel

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WINTER Gardening Tips

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Is The Alkaline Diet For You?

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/i-followed-the-alkaline-diet-for-7-days-here-s-what-happened/ar-BB1bBbQl?ocid=msedgntp
a close up of a bowl of fruit on a plate: chia bowl alkaline foods (Meena Hart Duerson)

Can Green Tea Keep Covid 19 Away?

Can green tea help inhibit the COVID-19 virus? NC State research looks promising (msn.com)

a glass of orange juice: A new study from a professor at N.C. State University has found that chemical compounds in green tea and some other plants could help slow the replication of SARS-Cov-2.

Did You Know?~Stories behind Christmas Foods

The charming stories behind your favorite Christmas foods (msn.com)

Slide 2 of 23: It's believed that panettone in some form has been baked since the 1200s but there are many stories around how it rose to popularity. One such legend is that during a Christmas banquet held by the Duke of Milan in the 1400s, the dessert was burnt. Luckily, a young cook called Toni came to the rescue and created a rich brioche bread filled with raisins and candied fruit. The Duke loved it and it quickly became a beloved national festive bake.

Slide 3 of 23: According to folklore, the iconic peppermint-flavored boiled sweet dates back to 1670, when a German choirmaster asked a local confectioner to make them to keep his young singers quiet during services. It's likely that the candy made its way to America with European immigrants. It's here where the sweet gained its red stripes, added by a candy maker in Albany, Georgia, around 1920.

Slide 4 of 23: Mince pies did used to contain meat, often mutton or beef, which was mixed with dried fruits, spices and suet. The pies were still mostly the reserve of the wealthy, served on special occasions because ingredients like spices were expensive. Towards the end of the 1800s, pies without meat became more popular as sugar became more available and the version we know and love today came into existence. Get our best recipe for mince pies here

Slide 5 of 23: When fresh citrus fruit was not readily available, an orange at Christmas was considered a luxury. The tradition of placing an orange in Christmas stockings also references an old Christmas tale in which St Nicholas gave three gold balls to a father who couldn't afford his daughters' dowries. The balls were tossed down the chimney and fell into stockings hanging by the fire.
Slide 6 of 23: Eggnog, a classic creamy drink that many enjoy around Christmas, has its roots in 13th-century Europe when medieval monks in Britain drank posset – a warm, milky ale punch made with figs and eggs. Fast forward several centuries and the drink was spiked with sherry, Madeira or brandy and popular with the upper classes. When it crossed to the US during the 18th century, rum, which was plentiful, was used – before refrigeration, the booze also prevented the drink from spoiling. Get our recipe for eggnog recipe here
Slide 7 of 23: Turkey arrived in England in the 1500s and Henry VIII was purportedly the first monarch to serve the bird as part of the Christmas feast. Over the decades, it gained popularity around the festive season but it wasn't actually until around the 1950s that turkey was cemented as a Christmas Day centerpiece in the UK and America. Better affordability and the advent of refrigeration contributed to making it a holiday staple. Discover what the royals throughout history ate at Christmas
Slide 8 of 23: Also known as a yule ham, this sumptuous roast supposedly originated from ancient Norse pagans paying tribute to the god Freyr – the god of fertility, harvest and boars. When pagans converted to Christianity, ham become linked with St Stephen's feast day which falls on 26 December. Get the recipe for orange-glazed ham here
Slide 9 of 23: Goose has been eaten around the end of the calendar year for thousands of years: in ancient Greek rituals to ensure a good crop the following spring; during Michaelmas, a winter solstice feast in the Middle Ages; and at British Tudor banquets. And of course it was the centerpiece bird for the Cratchit family in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Goose is also extremely seasonal as it naturally reaches full maturity towards the end of the year. Get our recipe for goose with pecan stuffing here
Slide 10 of 23: This sweet treat goes all the way back to the Middle Ages when spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon and black pepper become more available in the West. By the 16th century, cookies had become popular across Europe and it's thought that they made their way to America via Dutch immigrants in the early 17th century. Nowadays, they're a staple sugary snack all year-round and especially at Christmas.

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Challah Bread Pudding, Mmm

Who doesn’t love a bread pudding? Seriously, it is sweet, warm, and tasty. I found this tasty recipe and wanted to share. Just in time for the holidays. When my sense of taste comes back I am going to be making it for myself.

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