Food tips

Here are some interesting tips about food from JourneyLite.

TIP #1
"Anybody can make you enjoy the first bite of a dish, but only a real chef can make you enjoy the last." -Francois Minot

TIP #2
If it has a mother or came from a mother, it's protein.

TIP #3
Do not thaw meat, poultry and fish products on the counter or in the sink without cold water, as bacteria multiply rapidly at room temperature.

TIP #4
The average American eats over 80 pounds of chicken each year. Cluck, cluck ...

TIP #5
The average U.S. household spent about $975 per person on eating food outside the home in 2004.

TIP #6
Make your home a safe haven
Fill your home with healthy, low-fat, quick and easy food options. A bowl of fresh fruit on the counter, for example, can make it easy to have a healthy snack. Be MINDFUL with your eating. Remember ... EVERY bite counts!

TIP #7
Make a plan
If you don't plan out what you're going to eat, the world will have a plan for you. Map out the first day of your week to get a strong start. You can then build on your success and feel good about your choices the rest of the week. If you don't have a plan or goal, you'll hit it every time.

TIP #8
Figure Out 'What's Eating You'

All too often overeating is triggered by stress, boredom, loneliness, anger, depression and other emotions. Learning to deal with emotions without food is a significant skill that will greatly serve long-term weight control. One of the ways to figure out what's eating you, is to journal. Making the mindful connection with food will help you lose weight, but more importantly, keep it off!

LAP-BAND System - Successful Weight Loss

Our current lifestyle is in part responsible for our health resulting in more people being obese than say ten years ago.

I have friends who are struggling with their weight and are trying various methods of losing those extra pounds. Perhaps, they need to go for JourneyLite's laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding procedure, most commonly referred to as the LAP-BAND System. The LAP-BAND System is the safest, proven weight-loss surgery available today and it is the only weight-loss surgery that is completely reversible and adjustable – for life.

Their advantages are many:

- weight loss of 1-2 pounds per week;
- adjustability;
- reversibility;
- less impact on the anatomy;
- low risk of complications;
- proven success;
- long-term control;
- a shorter recovery period; and
- normal digestion and absorption of food energy and nutrition.

If you are someone who is finding it hard to shed those extra weight, why not give LAP-BAND obesity surgery a try and be a healthier, happier you - for life.

National Kidney Foundation Mobile Health Screening Unit

The other day over the radio, I heard that kidney disease has risen year-on-year resulting in higher number of people needing dialysis. Regular health screening could play an important role in the early detection and prevention of kidney disease.

The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) launched the NKF LifeCheck mobile health screening unit to bring health screenings and counselling directly to the public at an affordable cost of RM2 per screening.

For RM2, the public can check their blood pressure, body mass index, waist circumference, blood glucose, blood cholesterol, urinalysis and get professional counselling.

The NKF Lifecheck will be at the Yayasan Kajian dan Pembangunan Masyarakat, Selayang, on Saturday, Jan 26 (10am to 4.30pm) and at the Holy Redeemer Church in Klang on Sunday, Jan 27 (9.30am to 4.30pm).

To confirm dates and for more information, call Zai or Ying at 03-7954 9048 ext 225/242.

Source: The Star

Your Own Casino at Bet365

Casinos are popular places because it allows people to make some money, if lady luck is on their side, at the same time experience an adrenaline rush. Unfortunately, casinos are not easily available. The Internet has filled this gap by moving the online betting facilities of a casino to the home. Now anyone can play online poker without leaving the home.

At bet365, there is a range of betting services, including online casino, Sportsbook betting facility, interactive games section and a dedicated online poker playing area. With one single account one can enjoy the benefits of bet365's full range of betting services.

Bet365 has over 65 games to play instantly. Sign up and be given up to £100 in free chips to start off.

Best Internet Used Car Rates

Searching for a used car can be both time-consuming and frustrating. If you are looking to buy a used car, you have come to the right place. BuyYourCar has a massive database of Used Cars from private individual and used car dealerships - all at the best prices.

BuyYourCar makes searching for your used car a positive experience. Their search platform is well-designed such that you can personalize a search to your criteria ensuring the most relevant results to suit your need. This streamlines the result of your search saving you time.

In your search, indicate the make and model of the car you’re looking for as well as a few other options such as your choice of colour, your desired price range, location and who you would prefer to buy from, either a private owner or a dealer (or even both). You can also select how you want the results to be sorted: by Latest Offers, Distance, Lowest or Highest Prices.

If you need to know more about the car or what to ask about the car, the Buying Advice on the left sidebar has useful tips and information from advice on what to ask the seller to car-inspection knowhow, to safe buying tips and an 18-point buyer's checklist.

These days, one has to be careful about not being scammed. BuyYourCar offers great advice on how to avoid being scammed.

BuyYourCar isn't just about finding your next Used Car, they can even help you Sell your car at the most competitive rates.

Taking care of our liver

Every part of our body is important to the total wellbeing of our health. Take for instance, the liver. It is imperative that we take the required steps to maintain the condition of our liver so it does not get damaged.

According to studies, following are some of the main causes of liver damage:

1. Sleeping too late and waking up too late
2. Not urinating in the morning
3. Excessive eating
4. Skipping breakfast. Yes, breakfast is important.
5. Consuming too much medication
6. Consuming too much preservatives, additives, food coloring, and artificial sweeteners
7. Consuming unhealthy cooking oil. It is advisable to reduce oil in cooking as even the best oils can be damaging to health.
8. Consuming overly done foods also add to the burden of liver. Veggies should be eaten raw or cooked 3-5 parts. Fried veggies should be finished in one sitting, do not store.

The key thing is to adopt a good daily lifestyle and eating habits. Maintaining good eating habits and regular mealtimes are very important for our body to absorb and get rid of unnecessary chemicals.

Wedding Rings

These days, wedding rings are not just a simple band. They now come in many beautiful styles and in various different metals and rightfully so as a marriage is for keeps. A union as sacred as a marriage should have a token that lasts and one that is beautiful to behold.

Have you thought about what wedding ring you'd like for that all important milestone in your life?