Mmm breakfast cookies

Breakfast Cookies

1/4 cup oil
1/2-3/4 cup brown sugar
2 egg whites or 1 whole egg
1 cup mashed banana
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup molasses
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour (or other whole grain flour)
1 cup bran
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup raisins (optional)
1 scoop of vanilla protein powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Blend oil, sugar, eggs, bananas, and applesauce. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Drop large tablespoons onto cookie sheet sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake for about 11 minutes.

Relaxation Techniques Using Candles

So you are tired and stressed out day after day. You’ve had thoughts of yoga, meditation, and soothing spa experiences, but you either don’t have the time to do those things, or it is beyond your reach right now. Let me show you a few very simple, simple relaxation techniques that you can use at any time, without any effort or previous knowledge to accomplish – using candles! That’s right, using candles. Almost everyone has a candle in the house, most of us have several, and if you don’t have one, the nearest store is sure to have a grand selection.

New Years Resolutions need a push

Don’t Throw In The Towel On That Weight Loss New Year’s Resolution

We’re at the end of January and so far so good. You’re sticking to your diet and are still working out every day. Congratulations… You’re on a roll and think that this year is going to be different. Then you get to a point where the weight just doesn’t seem to come off as fast as it did the first few days anymore and you’re tired of eating the same bland diet food. Before you know it you’re ready to throw in the towel on your weight loss efforts. Stop right there… things don’t have to go that way this go around.

Warm Pasta Salad

Winter  Pasta Salad

2 cups cooked macaroni noodles (whole wheat or plain)
1 cup baked sweet potato, cubed
1 apple with skin, cored and chopped
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp olive oil
2 Tbsp flavored vinegar
Black pepper to taste

Directions:
Toss all ingredients together, serve warm.

Nutritional Information:
Serves 4. Each serving (1 cup): 168 calories, 2 g fat, 0 g saturated
fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 18 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 3.5 g fiber,
4 g protein. Diabetic exchange: 2 starch.

Source: http://www.foodandhealth.com/mnthrecipe.php

Beneficial Aromatherapy Ideas

Aromatherapy has been used throughout the ages to offer relief from many complaints, both emotional and physical. As of yet, science has neither confirmed nor denied the benefits of aromatherapy as a being a curative alternative health practice. However many people still rely on age-old traditions and wisdom to assist in the healthiness of their lifestyle.

Aromatherapy, by definition, is the use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health (The American Heritage Dictionary). By doing a search on the internet, or by visiting your local library, one can find a wealth of information on aromatherapy, both practical and estoric (spiritual) uses. Not only are there unlimited amounts of fragrances to help your health, but an unlimited amount of applications of the fragrances.

Limearita Chicken

This wonderful recipe is easy to make and tastes like you slaved over it. Serve with some black beans, brown rice and a warm veggie salad and you’ve got a great meal for company. Plan this the night before to get even more flavor in the chicken.

Marinade:
Juice from 3 limes
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seed
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 whole breasts boneless, skinless chicken
1/4 cup white wine
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

The Four Miracle Sleep Herbs

If you have ever had a difficult time sleeping, or even getting to sleep, this article will contain invaluable information that will help to enable you to get the best night’s sleep you have ever had, without the use of drugs, over the counter sleep aides, or prescription medication.

There are four main herbs that can be hugely beneficial to the insomniac. Taken alone, or in combinations with each other, these herbs are said to have homeopathic value as sleep aides. With that being said, I am not a doctor nor pharmacist, and these herbs have not been evaluated by the FDA, nor have they been scientifically proven to cure any illness. (That’s just for the legal beagles out there).

Revitalize Your Skin With Sugar Scrubs

The whole world has gone wild over a new fad on the beauty market, sugar scrubs. If you haven’t heard of, or tried a sugar scrub yet, you are in for a real treat!

Sugar scrubs are comprised of several ingredients, the main being – you guessed it – sugar! The other ingredients in a sugar scrub may vary from company to company, but generally include deep moisturizing oils or butters such as Sweet Almond Oil, Grapeseed Oil, or Shea Butter. If sold commercially, the scrub will also contain a preservative of some sort, and usually fragrance and/or colorant.

Fill Those Peppers

Lil Mexico Filled Bell Peppers

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Fiber One® cereal
2 cups tomato puree
4 medium bell peppers
1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (4.5 ounces) chopped green chilies, undrained
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Instructions:

Brown meat in large skillet.  Add onions to skillet and cook until beef is cooked completely through.  Drain mixture well.  Cut ½ inch off the top of the peppers and discard.  Be sure to remove seeds from inside of peppers and rinse.  Place cereal in an airtight bag and crush to slightly fine consistency.

What Exactly Are Carbohydrates?

We’ve all heard the term low-carb diets, bad carbs, good carbs, and other terms tossed around. But what exactly are carbohydrates? Let’s break them down into an easier to understand format.

Foods containing carbohydrates encompass sugars, starches, and cellulose. When eating candy or any sugary foods, carbohydrates are then broken down in order for them to become blood sugar.

Carbohydrates come in two forms: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates consist of a bar of chocolate, for example. They are processed much faster in your system because they are a simple sugar and you develop a sugar high, right? But then after a short while, that high wears off and you crave more food to balance out your sugar level.

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