The most Popular Organic Fruits and Vegetables are

Organic fruits and vegetables 150x150 The most Popular Organic Fruits and Vegetables are wheat germ skin care routines skin care routine skin care regimen organic fruits and vegetables Organic fruits and vegetables are the most popular things on organic skin care routines e.g. cucumber is very common in organic skin care routines. Turmeric, apple, papaya, ginger are others that find a wide use in organic skin care routines. These organic materials have a very refreshing and vitalizing effect on your skin.

Almost every skin care book/guide has section on organic skin care (including the actions of various fruits and vegetables on skin). So choose the ones that are more suitable for your skin type and start experimenting with them until you finally select the ones that are most suitable for inclusion in your organic skin care routine. It’s important that you use fresh organic fruits/vegetables. Don’t try to utilise the rotten ones for your skin, their only place is the garbage bin. “If it can be done naturally, why go for artificial means” – this is the basic premise on which ‘organic skin care’ works. Organic skin care is the most natural way of ‘skin care’. In fact, ‘organic skin care’ was probably the first one to be used by man when it first woke-up to the needs of his skin. ‘Organic skin care’ is not only friendlier to skin, but also inexpensive. If exercised in the right way, organic skin care can prevent the occurrence of a lot of skin disorders and can help keep your skin healthy and young-looking for a much longer time.

Milk is known to posses good cleansing properties; in fact, the name of some skin care products contains the word ‘milk’ in them. A combination of milk with ground oatmeal acts as wonderful cleanser. Ground oatmeal is especially good for oily skins and is a popular ingredient in organic skin care regimen. It is used in various combinations e.g. with egg, honey, milk and fruits, for preparation of organic facial packs. Wheat germ is another ingredient in organic skin care procedures. It is rich in vitamin E and is known for its exfoliation as well as moisturising properties. Wheat germ, in various combinations with other organic materials, is used to prepare facial masks for normal and dry skin types. Wheat germ oil is another way in which wheat germ is used for organic skin care. Yogurt and sour cream are other organic materials that are popular for their exfoliation and moisturising properties. Use of organic honey is also popular in organic skin care procedures. It helps in retention of moisture and helps impart a glowing look to skin. Rose water takes its place as a toner in organic skin care routines. Lavender water is popular too. ‘Organic skin care’ uses combinations of various organic materials that complement each other and enhance each other’s effectiveness. Moreover, these combinations are also helpful in over-riding the harmful effects (if any) of various organic materials that form them. Organic skin care is really an art that, once perfected, can give wonderful results in a very cost effective manner.

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Garlic Hummus with Celery and Pita Crisps

Garlic Hummus with Celery and Pita Crisps1 150x150 Garlic Hummus with Celery and Pita Crisps recipe pepper ground pepper ground garlic hummus garlic cloves garbanzo cup olive oil cup celery stalks 4–6 servings
2 cups garbanzo beans
¼ cup tahini
Juice of 3 lemons
2 garlic cloves
Salt, to taste
2 celery stalks, sliced
Pita crisps (recipe follows)
1. In a food processor or blender combine all ingredients and blend
until smooth. Serve with celery slices and pita crisps.
Pita Crisps:
2 whole wheat pita breads
J cup olive oil
Coarse salt, to taste
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Split the pita breads in half horizontally,
brush cut sides with olive oil. Cut each round into eight
wedges.
2. Arrange, cut sides up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with
coarse salt and ground pepper. Bake until golden and crisp, 10
to 12 minutes.
Note: For a low-carb, wheat-free substitution, you may also use the
hummus as a vegetable dip instead of using pita crisps.

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Poultry properly prepared can be part of a healthy diet

Poultry properly prepared can be part of a healthy diet 150x150 Poultry properly prepared can be part of a healthy diet vegetables and fruits stroke risk refined grains poultry as part of a healthy diet poultry heart fish Fat diet chicken nuggets chicken dishes I recently saw Harvard’s Healthy Eating Plate and noticed that poultry was listed as a healthy protein. I am not surprised that you’re recommending fish, nuts or beans. But why poultry?

 While fish, nuts and beans are by far the healthiest proteins you can add to your diet, poultry does have an advantage over beef, lamb and pork.

Compared with red meat, chicken and turkey have relatively low levels of saturated fat — about half as much saturated as unsaturated fat.

What’s the rap on saturated fat? It increases heart attack and stroke risk when compared to healthy fats.

“Healthy fats” means the monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat in fish, olive oil and other vegetable oils. This does not include trans fat, most of which is artificially produced from vegetable oil. Trans fat is even worse than saturated fat when it comes to increasing heart disease and stroke risk.

One important point of clarification: Saying that chicken is a healthful protein should NOT be interpreted as an endorsement of chicken nuggets or other prepared fried chicken dishes as some kind of health food. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

Most chicken nuggets are coated with a batter that is made from processed white flour and contains lots of salt.

The exact ingredients vary depending on the brand or restaurant, but it’s a safe bet that very little, if any, whole grain is used in these preparations. And most will be high in fat because of the way they are processed or prepared.

When the Healthy Eating Plate mentions chicken or turkey as healthy proteins, it is referring to baked poultry, preferably skinless to reduce fat.

A quick summary of other recommendations made on the Healthy Eating Plate includes the following advice:

• Make half your meal vegetables and fruits. Go for variety. And keep in mind that potatoes and French fries don’t count.

• Choose whole grains whenever you can. Limit refined grains, like white rice and white bread, because they produce a rapid rise in blood sugar.

• Pick the healthiest sources of protein, such as fish, poultry, beans and nuts; cut back on red meat; avoid bacon, cold cuts and other processed meats.

• Healthy oils (like olive and canola oil) are good for you. Don’t be afraid to use them for cooking, on salads and at the table.

• Drink water, tea or coffee. Milk and dairy are not must-have foods; limit them to one to two servings a day. Go easy on juice. Avoid sugary drinks.

• Stay active!

Chicken can be part of a good, healthy diet — a diet that reduces your risk of disease and helps control your weight. But chicken and most other foods can be junked up and made unhealthy, depending on how they are prepared.

Even within the realm of healthy proteins, you still need to assess healthfulness on a case-by-case basis. Remember, too, that your overall, long-term dietary pattern is what matters most, not a wing or thigh here and there.

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