Bosch Mixer & Blender, Meat Grinder, & Food Processor

If you have ever browsed through an antique shop and seen the hand mixer used by our grandmothers, you wonder how they ever made do with it. Then along came the electric hand mixer, and we thought what a wonderful invention. Next came the mixer on a stand and we thought how wonderful, both hands are free to measure, pour, etc.

Today we have the Bosch mixer which has a motor so powerful that if the batter is too thick for the beaters which are inserted, it will literally break the beater rather than stop the motor. That is why the accessories are so great because they are powered by that same powerful motor. With the dough hook and the powerful motor it does a wonderful job in kneading bread, unlike any other mixer on the market

We make a wonderful Cranberry relish every year at holiday time. We had a very difficult time finding a meat grinder that would feed the cranberries through. We finally were so desperate that we purchased a hand meat grinder. One of our twelve-year-old grandsons was here the day we tried the cranberries in the hand grinder. That didn't work either. We laughed and cried and fussed and carried on! In exasperation my husband wondered, "What have we reduced ourselves to?" Our grandson thought he had a good taste of Amish life. Finally, we learned that the Bosch mixer had a meat grinder attachment, which we purchased. Now we smile and say, "What a breeze!" and we have not had to look any further. (By the way the hand grinder hasn't been taken off the shelf since.)

The blender also is the most powerful blender we have ever used. We purchased a Vita-Mix blender about 15 years ago, thinking we had the most powerful blender on the market. While it is a good blender, we hardly ever get it out, because we are so happy with the Bosch blender.

We haven't personally purchased the food processor yet. When we are ready to invest in one, we wouldn't consider anything else, because it would have the same powerful motor as all the other attachments have. If you decide to invest in the Bosch Mixer and attachments you will be amazed at what it can do and you will not regret making the purchase.

The Bosch mixer makes wonderful cakes, mashed potatoes, etc., but the most wonderful task of all is kneading our brown bread. We grind our wheat berries in the Nutrimill and then go straight to the Bosch mixer to mix the bread dough. We love our homemade brown bread and we wish you success as well. Happy cooking!

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Bread Carbs - Should I Avoid All Kinds of Bread?

The general discussion regarding carbs is very conflicted, the case of bread carbs is no different. Bread is always a big deal for people on a diet, some never eat it, some try to avoid it. But most people will tell you that bread is bad for your diet. Though you might think that all bread carbs are to be totally avoided, it is not necessarily the case. It is partially true when speaking of white bread. Whole wheat breads and some kinds of grain bread are different. You see, the real issue is the kind of carbs that you should keep your distance from, and these carbs are the simple carbs. Simple carbs, in comparison to what is called complex carbs, are much lower in nutrients such as fiber. The problem with white bread carbs is that they are the simple and cheap carbs. And this is the reason people are so afraid of bread. White bread is calorie rich, and yet it's quite hard to eliminate all bread from your diet. Bread is almost irreplaceable. Don't get me wrong, you can go on a diet and decide to never eat bread again. But my point is that it's really hard and not really necessary.

In my opinion, carbohydrates are vital for any diet. Low carb/no carb diets are actually really dangerous. Carbohydrates are the main glucose supplier for your body, cutting your carbohydrates will cause your body to go to "starvation mode". It is entering a state called ketosis, and it is very unhealthy. So if you eat carbohydrates you might as well eat bread carbs. Just try to make sure you eat foods with complex carbs. And which food is that? Whole wheat bread. This type of carbs is slowly releasing glucose to your blood stream. As opposed to simple carbs this kind of carbs is very good for you. Giving a balanced supply of energy to your body is exactly what you need. Whole wheat bread is also heavier than white bread so it makes you feel fuller. So not only do you eat a better type of bread carbs, you also eat fewer calories. This is win-win situation. The same goes for many different types of complex carbohydrate breads. There are a lot f them out there, all you need to do is go and find them. Look for the word "whole" or "full" on the label, the bottom line is don't let the general "bread carbs are bad" idea make your diet harder. Just find the right bread with the right bread carbs and you're good to go.

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Foods That Make You Fat - The 2 Worst Foods That Make You Fat Are Probably Part of Your Daily Diet

Two foods that you probably eat every day count among the worst, in fact the top two, foods that make you fat. Wheat products and fruit juices pack on the pounds.

What?

You thought both were healthy for you, right? The fact is that most adults are allergic to wheat. Their bodies cannot digest it. If you find yourself falling asleep after eating that sandwich count yourself as a member of that group.

Realize I am not just talking about white flour here. Whole wheat compromises your health too. Wheat, and other gluten products, became part of the human diet only in the past few thousand years. The widespread consumption of the "staff of life" began just 80-100 years ago.

The human body was never designed to digest wheat in the large quantities that members of Western Society consume it today. Remember that pasta usually is made from wheat as well as crackers, muffins, rolls, breads and bagels and the breading on today's breaded fried foods. (Now there's a lethal combination!)

As a Specialized Kinesiologist I find that most of my clients are indeed allergic to wheat. In fact, once they eliminate wheat products from their diet they experience an energy boost as well as improved mental clarity within a matter of 3-4 days!

As an added bonus, removing that allergen often leads to relief from headaches, skin problems, indigestion and even weight loss. I am talking about actual fat loss.

Surprisingly few people understand the fact that it is the breads, pastas and other gluten grains that cause the production of insulin that frequently leads to type II diabetes. Fat production does not come from fat as much as it does from grains!

The second category of the two worst fattening foods may shock you, especially if you are mom trying to do the best for your kids. Fruit juice causes weight gain.

Fruit juice? How can that be?

Fruit is good for you--when eaten whole. However when you extract the juice from the rest of the fruit you consume the high caloric sugary mixture (just because it is natural fructose does not mean your body does not use it like sugar) you fail to get the rich fiber and other beneficial parts of the fruit.

The fiber satiates your carbohydrate craving. Since you eliminate that with juice your body asks for more and more carbs. Fiber also slows the blood sugar response maintaining healthy insulin levels.

Think about it - you will eat one apple but that single glass of apple juice consists of 2-3 apples. That is a lot of sugary carbohydrate.

And if you happen to put it into a bottle for your baby and the child falls asleep with it in his mouth those pretty little teeth are being bathed in sweet fructose. That habit can lead to tooth decay - yes, from fruit juice.

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How to Treat an Eczema Wheat Allergy

Like most eczema reactions, the way to cure and reverse the damage is simply by avoiding the substance that causes a flare up. However, with wheat, it can be a lot easier said than done. After all, wheat is in a lot of the mainstream foods served in restaurants, at grocery stores and over friend and family gatherings. So how do you avoid it?

The key is to be prepared. If someone offers you food, if you are hungry and have nothing else to eat, you are likely going to eat it. It's simply human nature! No one wants to go hungry, even when the foods being eaten might not be the best for health purposes. It happens all the time. Whenever a family gathering or company event is taking place, this is bound to happen.

The solution is to bring your own alternatives and have them planned out for the day. If you have a cooler full of healthy food you know your body won't react to, in particular wheat free and allergen free food, you won't have a problem with being forced to eat foods that flare up your eczema. It's as simple as that.

As far as wheat substitutes go, the best ones are rice flour, potato based starches and breads, and rye based breads. It can be fairly difficult to recognize these foods when you first start looking for the at the grocery store, but consult a dermatologist for the best recommendations in order to avoid exposure to wheat and other harmful allergens.

Make sure your meals are planned out in advance, especially if you are on the go. Bring wheat substitutes to any occasion and have them packed so you don't need to explain yourself to your friends and family. Just let them know you have an allergy to wheat and need your own source of starch that won't affect your skin!

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Glycemic Index List

Too often, we do not think about the value of the foods we take just as long as we relieve our hunger pangs. This is especially true for those of us who live a fast-paced life, busily going from one responsibility to the next on automatic pilot mode, without much though on what we eat or how we eat it.

Before we know it, we have gained unwanted weight, we are experiencing mood swings and we sometimes feel lethargic or out of sorts. A Glycemic Index List can help us determine which foods to take and which ones to avoid to get the highest nutritional value of the foods we eat and also provide us with better health and all-around well-being.

Based on studies conducted by the Stanford Center for Research in Disease Prevention, the following Glycemic Index List can provide us with optimum health and general well-being.

FOODS TO TAKE

• Lean meats-beef, pork, lamb with the fats taken out
• Chicken - skin taken out
• Seafood - mussels, oysters, lobsters
• Fish - frozen and canned are okay
• Vegetables - artichokes, asparagus, bean sprouts, broccoli, cabbages, raw carrots, cauliflower, peas, radishes, onion, olives, radishes, soybeans, tomatoes
• Fruits - apples, apricots, berries, grapes, grapefruits, kiwi, melon, orange, papaya, pear, pineapples, watermelon, cherries, cantaloupe
• Breads and Cereals - whole grains, wheat, rye, multi-grain, oats, rice bran
• Starch - whole-wheat pastas, brown rice, couscous, lentils
• Dairy - low-fat or fat-free cheese, low-fat cottage cheese, egg whites, low-fat milk, tofu, low-fat/sugar-free yogurt
• Beverages - water, coffee without sugar and cream, diet colas, sugar-free drinks, tea without sugar

FOODS TO AVOID

• Bacon
• Fatty meats
• Fried chicken with skin
• Duck
• Fish sticks
• Hotdogs
• Liver
• Liverwurst
• Canned fish/seafood in oil
• Vegetables - avocado, beets, cooked carrots, corn, olives in oil, parsnips, sweet pickles, potatoes
• Fruits - bananas, preserved fruits, coconut, dates, dried fruits, fruit juices, mangoes, marmalade, raisins
• Breads and Cereals - bagels, biscuits, white bread, chips, cookies, croissants, pastries, muffins, popcorn, rolls, waffles, non-whole wheat tortillas, cakes
• Starch - baked or re-fried beans, ramen noodles, white pasta, pretzels, white or fried rice, soups unless vegetable broth, taco shells
• Dairy - cheese not included in Foods to Take, cream cheese, frozen yogurt, ice cream, sorbet
• Beverages - alcoholic drinks, all types of sweetened drinks

Taking into consideration all the types of foods in the Glycemic Index List that are okay for us to take will help lower our blood sugar particularly if we are suffering from diabetes, manage our weight, and reduce the possibility of heart diseases.

We can place our own Glycemic Index List within easy sight in our kitchens so we can be guided accordingly.

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Do You Have a Stomach Ache or a Gluten Intolerance?

This is an interesting question and something that I come across quite often as a personal trainer. As a personal trainer and someone who has lost a lot of weight, there are certain things that I know and certain things I don't. When it comes to things like wheat or gluten however I am a big fan of test and measure.

What I mean by test and measure is that I am firm believer in testing small things when it comes to diet and seeing how people get on with them. Gluten, which is the protein in wheat, is one of things that a lot of the human population are very sensitive to and perhaps don't realise it. That's why a lot of foods say "contains gluten" on the back of the packet.

The fact that a lot of people potentially have gluten intolerance really doesn't fit in with the modern diet which is composed mostly of grains and bread in particular. Have you ever noticed how we are conditioned to believe that bread must the corner stone of any diet? If you think about breakfast, normally it is either a wheat based cereal or toast that we automatically assume to be "normal" I am a very big believer in challenging these preconceived ideas.

In truth the only people qualified to discuss dietary specifics are Doctors and nutritionists but I would certainly say if you suffer from bloating, gas or indigestion, in my experience, a doctor is more concerned with cure rather than prevention. On the weight loss side I have seen massive changes when things like bread have been cut out of peoples diets, the good thing is that I have never seen any research that states that bread or wheat are essential to the human diet. The only thing that does this is the food pyramid (which is produced by government agencies who receive "contributions" from large companies who produce sugar based products) which bears no resemblance to the food we consumed for millions of years prior to the agricultural revolution.

So, when it comes to test and measure, I would certainly advise anyone to try either reducing the amount of bread they eat on a daily basis or cutting it out altogether for a week or two and seeing how they feel. This also inspires creativity, particularly at breakfast time when it is easy to have cereals and milk or toast and jam. Of course, specific concerns should always been discussed with a doctor but small adjustments like reducing bread intake may mean massive improvements in energy levels, reduction in weight and even better digestion.

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Orange-Blueberry Breakfast Bread: A Delicious Way to Start Your Day

Coffee and tea drinkers look forward to the first cup of the day, the fragrant, steaming brew that gets them up, gets them thinking, and gets them on their way. Home-baked goods are also eye-openers for many of us. This Orange-Blueberry Breakfast Bread smells marvelous when it's baking and, thanks to the citrus tang, tastes as good as it smells.

Before you start baking look over the blueberries carefully. Remove any stems and leaves that you find. Discard berries that are starting to "turn" because they won't withstand the baking time. Rinse the blueberries and dry them well. This recipe is based on a recipe that has been around for years. To make the recipe healthier I added wheat flour, used Splenda for sweetness, and substituted unsweetened applesauce for the shortening.

After the bread comes out of the oven let it cool (in the pan) on a rack for 20 minutes. Turn the bread out of the pan and let it cool completely. Use a serrated knife to slice the bread. One loaf yields about 16 slices. This bread has so much flavor you don't even need butter. Now on to the star of the show, Orange-Blueberry Breakfast Bread.

DRY INGREDIENTS

1 cup white and wheat flour blend

1 1/2 cups presifted white flour

1/2 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking

1/2 cup Splenda

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups fresh blueberries

WET INGREDIENTS

2 large eggs, room temperature

3/4 cup fresh orange juice

1 tablespoon pure orange extract

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 tablespoons canola oil

METHOD

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a loaf pan with baking spray and set aside.

In a large bowl combine dry ingredients with a whisk. Sprinkle the blueberries over the flour mixture and fold in gently with a rubber scraper. Make sure all of the berries are coated with flour.

In a small bowl beat the eggs with a fork. Add the orange juice, orange extract, applesauce, and canola oil and combine well. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry, mixing with a rubber scraper just until the batter is moistened. Turn into prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until the bread starts to pull away from the pan. This bread freezes well.

Copyright 2006 by Harriet Hodgson

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Harriet Hodgson has been a nonfiction writer for 27 years and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Association for Death Education and Counseling. Before she became a health writer she was a food writer for the fomer "Rochester Magazine," in her hometown of Rochester, MN. Her 24th book, "Smiling Through Your Tears: Anticipating Grief," written with Lois Krahn, MD, is available from http://www.amazon.com. A five-star review of the book is posted on Amazon. You will find another review on the American Hospice Foundation website under the "School Corner" heading.

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Gluten-Wheat Sensitivity

In her mid-forties and enjoying a good career in real estate, Deirdre came to my office suffering from fatigue. She had been feeling sluggish, anxious, and prone to mood swings in addition to having diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn. She had also been wheezing and was taking a medication for nasal stuffiness. She had pursued many health avenues and programs, including allopathic medicine for relief of her symptoms, but nothing helped.

When a friend of hers suggested that she might be allergic to gluten and should consider seeing a holistic chiropractor, Deirdre was extremely resistant. Her faith in the medical profession was severely impaired and the thought of being examined by yet another doctor, even a holistic practitioner, made her want to run. But she continued to suffer and became so miserable that she decided to try an alternative route. Out of desperation, she came to my office. Taking all of her symptoms into account and noticing a rash on her skin, I assessed that the problem truly was related to celiac disease, an allergy to gluten.

Like most Westerners, Deirdre's diet included muffins, bread, pasta, cereals, pizza and other wheat-containing foods. If she continued to eat foods that she was allergic to, she would continue to have symptoms, but with the simple natural holistic treatment steps I offered, her wheat-gluten-grain allergy was eliminated by the sixth session. This wasn't an easy task because Deirdre was reluctant and doubtful. Dealing with her allergies had become part of her life and she had a hard time letting go and making changes.

I had her hold her arm up and affirm, "I am okay with letting go of my allergies." Deirdre could not hold her arm up while speaking this statement, so I concluded that Deirdre had an underlying emotional connection associated with food. Through a holistic technique, she was able to access the memory of John Kennedy's assassination. It seems she was so distraught over his death when she was eleven years old, that it affected everything she ate that day (mostly grains). Her memory in combination with her present day eating was the source of her hostile food reactions. Rationally, she said, it made no sense, but she took my advice.

A list of products that contain wheat or gluten:

Many of us don't know why we feel fatigued, cranky, stuffy, or irritated. It is often because of the foods we eat-especially wheat grains.

The more obvious products that contain gluten are baked goods, bagels, biscuits, bread, cereal, cake, cookies, dinner rolls, doughnuts, crackers, dumplings, muffins, pancakes, pasta (macaroni, spaghetti, lasagna, etc.) pies, pizza, stuffing, and waffles. Less obvious are coffee substitutes, deep-fried or battered foods, ice cream cones, gravy or sauces that have been thickened, hamburgers, hot dogs, luncheon meats, malt, salad dressing, soy sauce, and soups.
Always read the ingredients on a product label to be sure they don't contain flour, bran, wheat germ, wheat starch, gluten or any other substance you are allergic or sensitive to. 

Deirdre's relief was such a strong healing experience for her, that she began to feel a tremendous urge to become part of a holistic healing profession. She pushed aside her thoughts about not being able to attend college and continue to afford her comfortable and established lifestyle, and decided to sacrifice three years of intense study to follow this new path. Less than a month after her final treatment, Deirdre's boss sold his business and offered her a buy-out whereby in exchange for three years' salary, she would relinquish her stock holdings in the company. Thus, she obtained the income and three years of time off she needed to go back to school. Today, Deirdre is a busy acupuncturist. She credits her new life to her holistic chiropractor. She didn't just get rid of a wheat allergy-she regained trust in the process of life.

I can't promise you three years of income, but anyone who has a sensitivity to wheat or gluten will benefit from the following:

Three Tips to Discover a Reaction to Wheat

a) Avoid all wheat products for ten days. See if your demeanor improves.
b) Fifty percent of food reactions happen in a delayed manner. Therefore, you need to have an ALCAT (food and chemical sensitivity/intolerance test) to rule out a delayed-onset reaction to wheat/gluten.     
c) Have a holistic practitioner who specializes in kinesiology (muscle testing) to see if your muscles go weak when coming in contact with wheat products.

For further information about food allergies, I suggest Dr. Doris J. Rapp's book Is This Your Child? Seeing a holistic practitioner may help you overcome underlying emotional connections that are causing food reactions.

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The Homemaker's Bread Maker

A busy and hectic schedule need not necessarily mean skipping our daily bread which is the staple diet for so many millions world wide and for which one is struggling in the first place! Fresh and nourishing bread can now be made at home within no time at all because the process has become so simplified.

The bread maker is possibly the most essential accessory in the modern day kitchen and the end result can compare with the best bakery anywhere. After the mandatory mixing and kneading of the dough the baking itself is extremely easy with this contraption taking about 50 minutes in all to bake the bread. The maximum loaf capacity can be around 2 to 2.5 lb which is what a normal family requires. There are a number of programmes, nearly eleven in number to bake bread. This also allows for different loaves with differing size and quality. Two different kinds of loaves can be baked simultaneously. There is also an option to make different crust colours and crispness. The crust can be light, medium or dark depending on the settings. Similarly, depending on whether one is baking wheat bread, pasta bread, white bread, sweet bread, French loaf or cake the settings differ.

Most of the bread making machines comes with a see through view window which will indicate to us the baking stage of the loaf. The walls remain cool because it is heat proof and even accidental touching, if kids are around to poke and investigate, will not burn. The bread pan is also the non stick kind which makes maintenance easy. There are no burnt remains or broken edges left in the pan. The whole process is smooth and clean. At one stage of the baking an indicator will signal us to add ingredients to enhance the taste with nuts or fruits as per our taste. This is a bonus for mothers who have to cater to the differing tastes in the family. There is also a jam function to cater to people with a sweet tooth.

The appliance is sleek and easy to maintain. The dimensions vary with each brand but generally it measures 37 cms in height, 35 cms in width and 24 cms in depth. There is a detachable lid which can be removed and cleaned whenever necessary. The starter can be set about 13 hours prior to the actual baking so that at the required time the family can sit down to have hot bread. There is also an option to keep the bread warm for nearly 60 minutes after the actual baking. The device comes with a measuring spoon and cup so that there can be no error in the measurement of the ingredients. Some also offer a recipe book with very tempting variations in bread making that invite us to experiment with new recipes.

Although it is called a bread maker, one can also bake cakes in it because the baking function is the same. Most of these devices need about 600 watts of power to function smoothly. The bread maker has thus become an essential food maker.

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Bread Machine Recipes - Whole Wheat Iced Breakfast Bread

This bread machine recipe for whole wheat bread is suitable as is for most bread machines. Add the ingredients in the order that your machine tells you, but for the most part that will be liquids first and flour last with the yeast sprinkled on top right before inserting the baking pan into the bread machine. This is a delicious breakfast bread that you will enjoy with your morning cup of coffee.

Bread Ingredients:

2 tablespoons brown sugar. Pack it tightly into the measuring spoon.
1 1/2 teaspoons salt.
2 tablespoons canola oil. Some people prefer olive oil but I think it adds the wrong taste.
1 1/2 cups water. Lukewarm from the tap or bottled if you prefer.
1 c. whole wheat flour
3 c. unbleached white flour or bread flour. My favorite is King Arthur brand.
1 3/4 teaspoons yeast.
Optional: almonds or raisins

Icing Ingredients:

1/2 stick butter
2 drops of vanilla
1/2 pound powdered sugar
milk to consistency

Let the bread bake through to completion, about 3.5 hours. Take the finished bread out of the baking container and let it cool on a rack. You can use the time to make the icing. For the icing, melt the butter in a microwave until it is just becomes pourable. You don't need it to be red hot. Add the melted butter, vanilla, and half the powdered sugar to a bowl. Add a little milk and a little more sugar in several batches until you use up all the sugar and get a consistency that pours easily in a thin stream. If it's too thick add a few more drops of milk at a time, and if it's too thin add a teaspoon or so of powdered sugar at a time until the consistency looks right.

Move the bread to a large dish to catch the drippings and pour the icing over it. Let it cool and enjoy. You could probably substitute 1 c. of wheat flour for 1 c. of unbleached flour but read the directions for your bread machine. Many bread machine recipes never use more than 1 c. of wheat flour.

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Everyone Is Cutting Out Gluten - Is That How to Reduce Weight?

You may be noticing that gluten has been getting a lot of attention these days. From restaurants offering gluten free options to new moms cutting it out when they are breastfeeding, the entire nation has seemingly discovered a link between gluten and how to reduce weight. But is it necessary for healthy weight loss, and how do you know if it will help you shed those last few pounds?

Well first, we have to discuss the carbohydrate craze and what the facts and farces are in dealing with having grains in your diet. Since most foods that contain gluten are grains, breads, pastas, etc., carbohydrates are also a huge part of consuming such products. Processed grains can have dire consequences to your health, and even though a package of bread may say "whole wheat," doesn't mean that it has the nutritional benefits that you may think. Processed grains in our diets, which is a relatively new concept which has only been in existence for the last 130 years, has been linked to heart disease, high cholesterol, and obesity in adults and children.

Gluten Free and Fabulous: Rethink How You Snack for the Best Diet Plan

Most Americans reach for the chips or crackers when a snack attack hits; however, foods that are jam-packed with gluten aren't just limited to the obvious unhealthy choices of processed chips, sugary cereals or pastries. Even those who reach for a "healthier" option, like a whole-wheat pita, can be putting themselves at a residual risk for blood glucose spikes. This rise in blood sugar will make those excess carbohydrate calories impossible to utilize as energy and, in turn, will be stored as fat.

Depending on your metabolic type, you may not even realize that you have a low tolerance for starchy carbohydrates, root vegetables, or grains. For those that have a lower threshold, they will find that even if they are eating potatoes and corn on the cob - which are considered healthy - will find those excess carb calories on their thighs, tummy, and buttocks in the form of unseemly fat. However, it is important to remember that a low-carbohydrate approach to dieting is not the best way to lose weight. Your body needs complex carbohydrates to function properly. So feel free to munch on healthy veggies, brown rice or Ezekiel bread.

What Do Processed Carbohydrates Do to Your Body? Hint: It's Not a Diet Plan for Weight Loss

Whole wheat bread, English muffins, and the like have such high levels of processed wheat and gluten that it are responsible for the bloating, gas, and vitamin deficiency. We are led to believe that these are healthy choices, but instead, tend to be converted into sugar in our systems and can increase our chances of chronic indigestion by leaps and bounds. Those who have digestive disorders, like constipation and irritable bowel syndrome, should most definitely cut out gluten and processed grain from their diet. Sometimes a simple change in your diet can do away with disorders that you've dealt with your entire life. Not only can some of these digestive orders that are caused by consumption of too much processed wheat and gluten keep you in a constant circulation of pain and relief, it also has the power to hinder your weight loss goals.

Improving digestion by just substituting your processed whole wheat products with sprouted grain bread can immediately improve your body's ability to shed unwanted fat and lingering pounds. Also, do some research on the glycemic index to find out how different carbohydrates convert into sugar at different rates. Foods that are high on the GI will cause a rapid increase in blood glucose and weight gain, so if you are looking for foods to scratch from your grocery list, those will be the ones!

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How Diabetics Can Enjoy Sandwiches - Mozzarella-Bologna and Fool Me Tofu Egg Salad Sandwiches Recipe

Diabetics, too, need or simple want to grab a sandwich from time to time. It is possible to eat healthy sandwiches by using whole-grain breads with the meat and cheese that offer protein. These Mozzarella/Bologna Sandwiches use whole-wheat English muffins as bread and feature bologna, cheese, and lettuce. The Tofu "Egg" Salad Sandwiches are a great alternative for those who love egg salad but are trying to eat less eggs.

MOZZARELLA/BOLOGNA GRILLED SANDWICHES

4 whole-wheat English muffins

2 tsp butter or margarine

2 tbsp low-fat mayonnaise

4 tsp pickle relish, drained

1/2 lb sliced bologna

1/2 lb Mozzarella cheese, sliced

4 lettuce leaves, washed and dried well

Split English muffins. In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, melt butter or margarine. Put English muffin lower halves in skillet, split side down. Cook until golden. Remove to plate and repeat process with the upper halves. Mix mayonnaise and pickle relish together in a small bowl. On lower halves of muffins, arrange bologna and cheese slices on the cut sides. Cut to fit. Spread mayonnaise mixture over cheese and bologna. Top with the top halves of the muffins. Return sandwiches to skillet and brown over medium heat. Serve on a lettuce leaf.

FOOLED ME TOFU EGG SALAD SANDWICHES

1/4 cup chopped celery

2 green onions, chopped

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp sweet pickle relish

1 tbsp dill pickle relish

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1/4 tsp ground turmeric

1/4 tsp salt, optional

dash of fresh ground black pepper

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1 pkg (12.3-oz) silken firm tofu, cubed

8 slices whole-wheat bread

4 lettuce leaves

In a small bowl, combine the celery, green onions, mayonnaise, pickle relishes, Dijon mustard, turmeric, salt (if using), and black and cayenne peppers. Gently stir in the tofu. Spread mixture over four slices of bread. Top each with a lettuce leaf and add the remaining bread slices.

Enjoy!

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Cereals, Bread, and Other Starchy Foods - Why Are They Important in Your Diet?

Carbohydrates are central sources of energy that we need for us to sustain a day's activity. They are abundant in calorie. Examples of this are bread, noodles, cereals, pasta, rice and chapatti. Apart from potatoes, all carbohydrate foods are produced from grains. It has two kinds; the unrefined and refined.

Unrefined grains
Unrefined grains are Whole Grains. They are composed of three parts, namely, endosperm, bran and the germ. The Endosperm is a starch-concentrated portion. Eighty percent of grain is composed of it. The Bran is abundant in dietary fiber, phytochemicals and Vitamin B. It is found on the outermost layer of the grain. The last component is the Germ. It is rich in proteins and healthy fats.

Whole Grains are responsible for combating Coronary Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes and some cancers. Examples are brown rice, cracked wheat or bulgur, wild rice, barley, oats in porridge form, popcorn and refined grains. When Grains are milled, they are refined from the bran and the germ, leaving the endosperm. They are in the form of Whites-white pasta, white rice and white bread.

Fiber and Benefits
Fruits, Vegetables and Grains are a great source of Dietary Fiber, which helps in keeping a healthy digestive system, regulates bowel movement and help lower blood cholesterol. Fiber has two groups: soluble and insoluble. Soluble Fiber dissolves in water. It is best for maintaining blood sugar level. It is readily available in beans, oat products and fruits. Insoluble Fiber goes straight to the digestive system because it cannot be dissolved in water. It is also found in other vegetables and whole grains.

Moderation
For enhancement and maintenance of health, 33.33% of our meal should contain carbohydrates and starchy foods.

The GI Factor
Carbohydrate foods are ranked according to their ability to increase blood sugar level. To do this, the Glycaemic Index is used. Low GI foods are recommended to type 2 diabetes patients. They should also be more frequently part of the diet than High GI Foods.

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The Office Party - Catering is the Word

The office party. Are there any two words in the English language that seem like they should further apart then the words "office" and "party"? But alas, everyday, somewhere in the United States there is some type of office party going on. Maybe it's a holiday party, or a teamwork party, or a brand launch, or a retirement party. Everywhere there are people stuffed into some break room forcing a smile and trying to figure out an escape route. While they are not mandatory most of the time, there is only one reason why we brave the uncomfortables and find our way to the break room at the allotted time on the Outlook calendar: Catering. Offices parties tend to have great catering.

May it be Chinese food, subway sandwiches, middle eastern fare or tins filled with Mexican food, the office party is known around the business world as a chance to eat some great food on the companies dime. And since most companies over-order on the phone, there is always enough left over to take home in a doggy bag. This is not done by mistake either; companies know that happy workers mean better quality of work. And while you can't please everyone all the time, the closest you typically going to come is by offering them a smorgasbord of free food.

Food catering companies know this, as do fast food and sit down restaurants. Catering is big money, and that is why no matter if you go to a hole in the wall Mexican place, a chain sandwich shop or a fancy Italian restaurant, catering services are always offered. Places like Corner Bakery, Panera Bread and even El Pollo Loco make their bread and butter on catering. And it's not just large jobs either; it can be as small as a few dozen bagels and a few pots of coffee. The reason why companies love catering is because it costs less to cook and present stuff in bulk. You can charge more for a large side then an individual side, and because it is bulk it costs you less money to make. It's a win-win for them.

If you are in charge of putting together catering for your office you probably know that having a good caterer in your back pocket is a great way to get things done quick and easy. While it may cost a big more, a catering service can get you great food quick. Plus, they'll typically deliver the food and even clean up.

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Restaurants - Simple Ways to Attract Customers!

Generally a restaurant is place to enjoy food and spend a memorable time with friends and family. Nowadays the trend of such places where people can eat and enjoy their time is rising rapidly. Everyone wants to spend the special moment or event of their life in such places. So, there are numerous places where you can go and enjoy your food with family and friends. Owners of such places also tries their level best to attract costumers by different advertisements and deals.

To attract costumers it is very important to serve them hygienic food and drinks. Try to hire qualified chefs for good taste because people love toe eat tasty foods. Apart from cooking also try to give a proper theme to the venue because people love to have a good environment around them. So, it is better to keep your restaurant well decorated. You can hire top interior designing companies to make the place well decorated.

Suppose, your restaurant is for young people than try to make the atmosphere lively. Use light colored wall papers to give a soothing appearance. Also hire the services of a musical group because youngster love to enjoy music with food. If you have low budget than you can play recorded music but be sure that the volume of the music is not so loud.

An easy way to grab people's attention is by providing good quality food and atmosphere at low prices. Usually people prefer those places where the food quality is good and the rates are also economical. It is also recommended to hire educated waiters who treat the customers very politely and have good manners. Avoid illiterate and bad tempered waiters because they can be a big flaw in the repute of your business. By acting on these simple tips you can easily attract costumers.

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