The Cranky Yankee August Newsletter
Are you getting enough exercise? ( from WebMD )
Fitness Level Declines Dramatically With Age: Exercise May Counteract Age-Related Decline in Physical Fitness *
July 25, 2005 -- Our fitness levels naturally begin a slow decline after our 20s and plummet once we reach our 70s, according to a new study. But the good news is that regular exercise may compensate for some of those natural losses and help your body feel years yoünger. (Go to this link for complete news story) http://my.webmd.com/content/article/109/109179.htm
Recent studies have also shown that staying mentally active can help prevent memory loss and senility as we age. So go read a book, do a puzzle, memorize something. Give your brain some exercise instead of letting it vegetate in front of the TV. Speaking of which, did you hear about the study that showed households with internet access watched less TV than those without? And the gap was bigger with broadband access than dial-up.
How do you react to what you eat?
Some studies suggest that the combinations of foods that we eat can be a factor in how well we
digest them, as well as the timing. In this article, Paul Akerman asks,
Could the food you eat be causing you problems?
"Do you class yourself as having a 'cast iron' digestive system? Or do you seem to have digestive problems after eating certain foods?
Much research has been carried out on foods and there is a belief in certain quarters that certain foods, eaten together, could be the cause of many potential dietary problems.
Of course, the reasons for dietary problems can be complex, but since we are organic beings, should we not be aware that eating foods, in any order, might just be the cause, or at least, part cause, of any health or dietary problems?
When you eat your food, your body has to digest it, but have you ever stopped to think whether different food combinations may be harder to digest than others?
Eating a large meal can make some people sleepy and lethargic (something a lot of us feel like at Christmas, after the Christmas day meal!). More interestingly, eating a smaller meal, for example, a sandwich, can create a similar effect, especially if it contained a protein filling. (A lazy British Earl with the surname of Sandwich invented this ubiquitous snack. He was not a dietician!)
This tiredness or lethargy after eating a meal is your body 'shutting down' while it concentrates on digesting the food (forget the Christmas alcohol for the moment).
But what happens when we are reasonably healthy and we eat, say a cheese sandwich or two?
For some, there may be nothing noticeable. But there may be some people out there that wonder why they get indigestion, or feel tired, after a reasonably small lunch, and cannot figure out why.
More surprisingly, it has been shown that some people's allergies show improvement when food is eaten in a certain (correct?) order.
Why are so many babies intolerant to milk? Milk is extremely hard to digest! You may think that your digestive system is not affected by milk, but are you 100% certain of this?
Some children suffer from Eczema in their early childhood, and then find that they 'grow out' of it. Later in life they then suffer from something else, like asthma. Could this just be a result of food intolerance over a long period of time?
Many people suffer from various health problems due to their body being unable to function as well as it should. Could part of this be due to unseen digestive problems? Could your body be less efficient if it has difficulty in digesting the food that it is given? Could your health start to improve if you changed your eating habits?
Eating a mixture of foods, that may not be 'perfect partners', might not show an immediate adverse effect.
Medical problems aside, do you know whether your everyday diet is helping your body, or hindering it? Muesli, Brown bread, Healthy salads are all supposed to be healthy foods, but they can still make you tired! Why is this?
Although your diet may not be one of the 'High protein or 'High fibre' varieties, and you might believe you have a healthy balanced diet, could you still be eating your choice of foods in such a way that it is making digestion difficult for you?
We are what we eat. It seems that we may have to watch how we eat it."
August Recipe: This was a difficult choice, because I had 4 recipes saved.
But this pie is sooooo good that we've had it twice, and Cranky is making another one as I write.
Hamburger-Pepperoni Pie (tastes like a crustless pizza)
Makes 6 servings at 320 calories each, but we usually cut it into 4 at 480 each
Tools:
Mixing bowl, wooden spoon, 9" pie plate (at least 1 1/4" deep), knife
Ingredients:
1 pound extra lean ground beef (the leaner the meat, the less grease)
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves (or 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh )
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg (or 1/4 cup egg substitute)
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (can use more if you love mushrooms)
2 oz. (approx.1/3 cup) sliced or chopped pepperoni
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
optional extras: chopped onion, chopped green pepper, sliced olives, or whatever veggies you like on a pizza
Instructions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix beef, bread crumbs, oregano, salt and egg. (You can do the initial mixing with a spoon, but for best consistency, get your hands in it, squeeze it through your fingers, knead it, until it's all well mixed.) Spread the mixture ou along the bottom and sides of the pie pan. (This is the base of the pie, like a crust, so get it reasonably level so the toppings won't puddle in the low areas.)
Sprinkle mushrooms, pepperoni, and any optional veggies on top of the hamburger mixture. Pour spaghetti sauce on top.
Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink in the center (make a small slit to check it) and juice is clear--no blood. Drain any grease. Add cheese on top. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and light brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Food exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 3 vegetable, 1 fat.
Feedback is welcome at: newsletter@crankyyankee.biz
Thanks for reading,
Cranky Yankee and Mrs. Cranky
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http://crankyyankeesbiz.blogspot.com
http://crankyside.blogspot.com
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Fitness Level Declines Dramatically With Age: Exercise May Counteract Age-Related Decline in Physical Fitness *
July 25, 2005 -- Our fitness levels naturally begin a slow decline after our 20s and plummet once we reach our 70s, according to a new study. But the good news is that regular exercise may compensate for some of those natural losses and help your body feel years yoünger. (Go to this link for complete news story) http://my.webmd.com/content/article/109/109179.htm
Recent studies have also shown that staying mentally active can help prevent memory loss and senility as we age. So go read a book, do a puzzle, memorize something. Give your brain some exercise instead of letting it vegetate in front of the TV. Speaking of which, did you hear about the study that showed households with internet access watched less TV than those without? And the gap was bigger with broadband access than dial-up.
How do you react to what you eat?
Some studies suggest that the combinations of foods that we eat can be a factor in how well we
digest them, as well as the timing. In this article, Paul Akerman asks,
Could the food you eat be causing you problems?
"Do you class yourself as having a 'cast iron' digestive system? Or do you seem to have digestive problems after eating certain foods?
Much research has been carried out on foods and there is a belief in certain quarters that certain foods, eaten together, could be the cause of many potential dietary problems.
Of course, the reasons for dietary problems can be complex, but since we are organic beings, should we not be aware that eating foods, in any order, might just be the cause, or at least, part cause, of any health or dietary problems?
When you eat your food, your body has to digest it, but have you ever stopped to think whether different food combinations may be harder to digest than others?
Eating a large meal can make some people sleepy and lethargic (something a lot of us feel like at Christmas, after the Christmas day meal!). More interestingly, eating a smaller meal, for example, a sandwich, can create a similar effect, especially if it contained a protein filling. (A lazy British Earl with the surname of Sandwich invented this ubiquitous snack. He was not a dietician!)
This tiredness or lethargy after eating a meal is your body 'shutting down' while it concentrates on digesting the food (forget the Christmas alcohol for the moment).
But what happens when we are reasonably healthy and we eat, say a cheese sandwich or two?
For some, there may be nothing noticeable. But there may be some people out there that wonder why they get indigestion, or feel tired, after a reasonably small lunch, and cannot figure out why.
More surprisingly, it has been shown that some people's allergies show improvement when food is eaten in a certain (correct?) order.
Why are so many babies intolerant to milk? Milk is extremely hard to digest! You may think that your digestive system is not affected by milk, but are you 100% certain of this?
Some children suffer from Eczema in their early childhood, and then find that they 'grow out' of it. Later in life they then suffer from something else, like asthma. Could this just be a result of food intolerance over a long period of time?
Many people suffer from various health problems due to their body being unable to function as well as it should. Could part of this be due to unseen digestive problems? Could your body be less efficient if it has difficulty in digesting the food that it is given? Could your health start to improve if you changed your eating habits?
Eating a mixture of foods, that may not be 'perfect partners', might not show an immediate adverse effect.
Medical problems aside, do you know whether your everyday diet is helping your body, or hindering it? Muesli, Brown bread, Healthy salads are all supposed to be healthy foods, but they can still make you tired! Why is this?
Although your diet may not be one of the 'High protein or 'High fibre' varieties, and you might believe you have a healthy balanced diet, could you still be eating your choice of foods in such a way that it is making digestion difficult for you?
We are what we eat. It seems that we may have to watch how we eat it."
August Recipe: This was a difficult choice, because I had 4 recipes saved.
But this pie is sooooo good that we've had it twice, and Cranky is making another one as I write.
Hamburger-Pepperoni Pie (tastes like a crustless pizza)
Makes 6 servings at 320 calories each, but we usually cut it into 4 at 480 each
Tools:
Mixing bowl, wooden spoon, 9" pie plate (at least 1 1/4" deep), knife
Ingredients:
1 pound extra lean ground beef (the leaner the meat, the less grease)
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves (or 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh )
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg (or 1/4 cup egg substitute)
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms (can use more if you love mushrooms)
2 oz. (approx.1/3 cup) sliced or chopped pepperoni
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
optional extras: chopped onion, chopped green pepper, sliced olives, or whatever veggies you like on a pizza
Instructions:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Mix beef, bread crumbs, oregano, salt and egg. (You can do the initial mixing with a spoon, but for best consistency, get your hands in it, squeeze it through your fingers, knead it, until it's all well mixed.) Spread the mixture ou along the bottom and sides of the pie pan. (This is the base of the pie, like a crust, so get it reasonably level so the toppings won't puddle in the low areas.)
Sprinkle mushrooms, pepperoni, and any optional veggies on top of the hamburger mixture. Pour spaghetti sauce on top.
Bake uncovered about 25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink in the center (make a small slit to check it) and juice is clear--no blood. Drain any grease. Add cheese on top. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and light brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.
Food exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 3 vegetable, 1 fat.
Feedback is welcome at: newsletter@crankyyankee.biz
Thanks for reading,
Cranky Yankee and Mrs. Cranky
P.S. Other blogs available at:
http://crankyyankeesbiz.blogspot.com
http://crankyside.blogspot.com
All are RSS Feed enabled with "Add to MY Yahoo" buttons
You can subscribe to your own emailed copy of this newsletter at:
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