liquid refreshments

Round 16
Like the ideas in this round. "A Happiness Project"...what a brilliant idea. Hope we can get something like this going in every branch. What do you guys think?

Now liquid.
I was on vacation in OC Maryland and my friends and I were discussing the pros and cons of water. At the condo was some kind of health magazine that had a article on water and why we need to drink so much. Unfortunately I forgot the magazine and so that article is mute but found another one. Bottom line--yes we need liquid refreshments and water, water is the best.
Water makes up at least 50% of our bodies, regulates, temp, helps our breathing, carrying away waste etc. AND it does help with weight loss. The more hydrated you are, the quicker your metabolism works.. Water helps with the curbing of cravings. So let us all drink water and other liquids also.

Now for the other liquids....From the Amer Journal of Clinical Nutrition, I found an articles on danger drinks. Briefly here they are:
Soda instead drink seltzer or carbonated water
Fancy coffees instead drink plain coffee (black is the best) need cream or sugar use sparingly
Alcohol light beer dry wine or even better soda water with a a splash of juice
Milkshakes drink a smoothie instead
Whole milk Skim or low-fat
Sweet tea unsweetened or lightly
Juice drinks make sure it is 100% fruit juice
Hunger can be mistaken for thirst and the best resolution is WATER.

round 15

To help us in our pursuit of fun, try these energy boosters.
Whole wheat pasta
patmeal
fruit smoothies
peanut butter
yams
beans
apples
carrots
cheakpeas
Don't forget to eat breakfast and avoid GREASE

Protein

As you might on guess, I am becoming a sort of vegetarian. Found this great article on www.vegsoc.or/info/protein
I am finding it very interesting. It talks about the structure and functions of protein. The sources besides meat and how to ti incorporate this into the diet.
Some great charts. Take a look if interested.

Fun Fun

So we can keep up our goals.
I liked the hide and seek idea. Started a couple of them. I am going on vacation which will be fun unto itself but am going to take some pictures and then put them around my room for awhile.
Maybe even in my locker. That should help keep me up as they say.

make it vegetarian

Few tips to make a recipe fill the veggie bill.
In casseroles stews, chilli substitute beans for the meat..
In stir fry use firm tofu, tempeh, cooked beans, nuts, seeds. Firm tofu can be grilled. Sprinkle cheese for more protein and calcium.
Try vegetarian patties, bacan, sausage etc.
Try soy protein in a granular form for casseroles, soups, stews, lasagna.
IF you do not eat eggs: i mashed banana can be used in breads, muffins or pancakes
2 tablespoons of cornstock or arrowroot used for thicken
1/4 cup silken tofu used as liquid
Egg replacement products
Try soymilk, soy cheese soy yogurt in recipes that call for dairy products.
You can use soymilk when mashing potatoes or puddings.