I am craving for a mash potato now like a pregnant woman craves for food.  hahaha.  Maybe will make one later in the day if i still like to eat.  So let me just share with you the mashed potato my style recipe:

Ingredients:

potatoes
carrots
mayonnaise
salt
pepper

Procedure:

1. Boil the potatoes. Skinned and mashed.

2. Peeled carrots and shred (the fine size)

3. Add 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise into the potatoes and mixed well.

4.  Then slowly add the shredded carrots and mixed until evenly blended.

5.  Add a dash of ground pepper and then salt to taste.

6.  Chill for an hour or two.

I love comfortable travel. But at times, traveling by land especially long drives is not that very comfortable compared to traveling by air. So every time the vehicle stops for gasoline or for some eats, I am always tempted to cold drink soda or any carbonated drink just to pacify the thirst. But at the back of my mind, I know it is not good for me. Though I always carry along my water, at times that sweet tooth craves for the soda tastes.

While traveling this week-end over high green mountains, I did imagine myself in far away place and sipping a cold drink facing the blue waters of the Midteranean seas. Me with my slim body covered in tan color and a big brimmed hat covering partly my face and enjoy the warm breeze of the seas. Then at one stop, I happen to browse through the RD I was carrying and saw this article entitled “Exotic Elixirs.” Then I am imagining one of these is what I am sipping:

Karkandy
This tart red tea is popular in Egypt. Although in other countries it has other names.

Aam panna
On scorching days, Indians keep a pitcher of aam panna on hand. To make it, boil raw mangoes and blend the pulp with water, sugar, salt, chili powder, cumin and crushed ice. Top with mint leaves.
(when I saw the name without reading the rest, I knew it was an Indian drink. It’s very easy to make and am going to try making this coming week-end. I think it’s a healthy drink.)

Horchata
A rice drink originally made in Mexican homes by grinding rice with a mortar and pestle. (Hmmm I can imagine the smell)

Ayran
This is a tangy drink in Turkey. Often paired with a McTurco burger in any of their Mc Donald’s outlet.

Ayran recipe:

2 tbs. mint, chopped
2 tbs. sugar
3 cups whole plain yogurt
1 cup or more water

This sounds good too and i wanna order this when I can visit my favorite Turk restaurant soon. J

I do want to lose my unwanted weight and this can just be shared i will really share it to everyone until what’s left is the ideal weight.  I have so many friends who are blessed with so much weight and i also have friends who are dying to gain even a wee bit of weigth.  In spite how much they ate, they are still that skinny.  Others love thier skinny body but others abhor so they want to do anything just go get that lil bit of flab.

Here are 5 “good gain” RULES by Cynthia Sass:

1.    Don’t let over 4 hours go by without eating. Your body needs a continuous supply of energy since it’s always on (your heart is always beating, blood is circulating, your bones and muscles are moving). When you skip meals, you deprive your body of the fuel it needs to keep going. The result? Your body dips into its piggy bank, which unfortunately includes muscle (if our bodies only relied on stored body fat as a back-up, losing weight would be incredibly easy — all you’d have to do is stop eating until you used up all your excess fat. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way!). The best way to prevent your body from losing any important tissue is to consistently eat regular meals and if you’re trying to gain new muscle tissue, meal timing is especially critical. Sometimes the people who tell me they “eat like crazy” yet can’t gain weight actually forget to eat for 8+ hours on a pretty regular basis, or they eat one big meal a day and consider that “eating a lot.”  A steady stream of healthy meals is key.

2.    Eat several foods at once. For snacks, aim for at least three food groups like a whole grain, fruit and nut combo versus fruit alone. This provides your body with a broader spectrum of nutrients to work with throughout the day.

3.    Boost your calorie intake healthfully. The best way to rack up excess calories without a) having to eat huge quantities of food and b) having to eat junk food is to choose nutrient rich foods that pack a big calorie punch for a small amount. The best options are nuts, seeds, and natural nut butters, unsweetened dried fruit, whole grains and lean proteins. For example, a half cup of dried apricots have almost 200 calories compared to just 80 in a full cup of fresh, sliced apricots (note: this is no sugar added dried fruit, just the water removed). Two slices of dense whole grain bread spread with 2 Tbsp of natural almond butter and a handful of dried figs, dates or apricots can easily supply over 500 calories, along with dozens of key vitamins, minerals and antioxidants (and without the saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol or added sugar). Melted dark chocolate (which is high calorie but heart healthy) mixed with whole oats, chopped dried fruit and chopped nuts is another great snack option.

4.    Drink your calories. This is the exact opposite of what I tell most people but here’s why: liquid calories tend to not be filling, so when you’re trying to gain weight, they can add needed calories without making you feel stuffed or bloated. Good choices include 100% fruit juice, low fat milk or milk alternatives (like soy milk) and smoothies. Smoothies are great because you can bolster them with all kinds of goodies like wheat germ, flax oil, nut butter, and protein powder.

5.    Eat right before bed. Sleep time is when a lot of our healing, repair and regeneration work takes place. It’s like rush hour for building muscle and lean tissue, so eating a healthy snack right before bed ensures a fresh supply of nutrients available togo to work inside the body. Once again, it’s great timing.

So if you want to gain some pounds, try to follow these tips. ok?

source: yahoo health news

Oh well, am a moderate one. hahaha. I can’t deny that.  How about you?  If you dunno, why not take this quiz.  If you are a student, this is great for you and if not, try to think back your student times. ok?

1.  You got a paper due in a couple of days.  Do you
—-a. go to the mall with your friends?
—-b.  bribe your older brother to help you write it?
—-c.  start working on your paper?
—-d.  write until your hand aches?

2.  You’ve got to be at church in less than hour.  Are you
—-a.  snoring loudly?
—-b.  searing for clean socks?
—-c.  nearly dressed and ready?
—-d.  in the car, honking the horn?

3.  Your mom is coming home in 30 minutes, and you’re supposed to have the kitchen cleaned up.  Do you
—-a.  forgot?
—-b.  get caught in a TV show (or on the phone with friend) and put it off?
—-c. start the dishes, then get distracted?
—-d. finish the dishes and wipe down the kitchen counters?

4.  Your dad says that the garage has to be cleaned up by Sunday.  It’s Thursday night.  Do you
—-a.  check out the latest Web site your friends have recommended?
—-b. gripe about the big job you’re going to have to do, but actually start it?
—-c. make a list of all the things you’ll need to do to accomplish the job by Sunday?
—-d. start right away?

5.  You’re supposed to be raising money to go on a mission trip.  The deposite of $100 is due tomorrow.  Do you
—-a.  get depressed and spend hours thinking about how you’re not going to get to go?
—-b. cut a deal with your mom?
—-c.  pray that the youth pastor will take your $75 and trust you for the rest?
—-d. count your money one last time to make sure you’ve got enough?

6.  You’re suppose to be reading the book of Deutoronomy by the end of the month of Sabbath school.  Do you?
—-a. hope you can find your Bible between now and then?
—-b. ask your dad where Deutoronomy is?
—-c. get caught up in the blood-and-guts stuff and let your mind wander?
—-d. finish on or ahead of time?

7.  You’ve been home from school for about an hour.  You’ve got couple hours of homework to do.  Do you
—-a. watch reruns?
—-b.  talk to your friend on the phone (or internet) about how mean the teacher was to give you so much homework?
—-c. pull your books and papers out of your backpack and organize them?
—-d. grab a snack and get to work?

8.  You’ve got a major exam today in history.  Di you spend last night
—-a. searching for history book and papers?
—-b. frantically reading stuff you should have read weeks ago?
—-c. drinking too much Dr. Pepper and not getting enough sleep?
—-d. looking over your notes until you were convinced you knew the material as well as you could, then falling asleep?

9.  You’ve made yourself a promise that you’re going to start reading your Bible and praying every day.  Do you
—-a. ask your mom to borrow her Bible because you can’t find yours?
—-b.  set your Bible on the bedside table, then forget it is there?
—-c. doze off while you’re reading or praying?
—-d. dig in and do the right thing?

10.  Your bedroom needs a good thorough cleaning and you’ve got this Sunday off.  Do you
—-a. watch a video?
—-b.  throw everything into your closet or under your bed?
—-c.  start cleaning the room, but decide it’s not worth it?
—-d.  clean until you drop with exhaustion?

Now add up your score!

a’s — 4 pts each
b’s — 3 points each
c’s — 2 points each
d’s — 1 point each

What did you sore? _____

–If you scored 31-40 points, you’re a seriously procastinator!  It’s time to take a second look at all those things you said you were going to do but haven’t!
The problem with procrastinators  is that they often don’t care whether th work gets done or not.  It’s time for some serious self-examination and focus!

–if you scored 26-30 points,  you’re on the verge of being a procrastinator.  You haven’t quite made up your mind yet.  Your world is filled with stuff to do, but you’re not crazy about the idea of doing it all yourself.
Some things you care a lot about, and others not all.  If you could find a way out, you would.

–If you scored 16-25, you’re probably a little frustrated.  You have a lot of needs to be done, and you really want to get it done, but don’t seem to be able to keep up with all of it.  You’re not afraid of hard work, but you need a good solid plan and schedule to make it all happen.

–If you core was 15 or under, you’re in really good shape!  Keep up the great work!

Got this from my email and it’s very interesting!  They are simple foods and may be available just around us.  If not all at least half of them is in your garden or at your farm or at the supermarket.   I haven’t done a counter research on each of these fruits and vegetables but yet i believe since these are all natural, all of them will do good for our body as a whole.

God is so great to left us clue on what foods help what part of our body!

A sliced carrot looks like the human eye.  The pupil, iris and radiating lines look just like the human eye.  Science now shows that carrots greatly enhanced blood flow to the functions of the eye.

A Tomato has four chambers and is red.  The heart has four chambers and is red.  All of the research shows tomatoes are loaded with lycopine and are indeed pure heart and blood food.

Grapes hang in cluster that has the shape of the heart.  Each grape looks like a blood cell and research today shows grapes are also profound heart and vitalizing food.

A walnut looks like a little brain, a left and hemisphere, upper cerebrums and lower cerebellums.  Even the wrinkles or folds in the walnut are just like the neo-cortex.  We now know walnuts help develop more than three (3) dozen neuron-transmitters for brain function.

Kidney beans actually heal and help maintain kidney function and yes, they look exactly like the human kidneys.

Celery, Bok Choy, Rhubarb and many more look just like bones.  These foods specifically target bone strength.   Bones are 23% sodium and these foods are 23% sodium.  If you don’t have enough sodium in your diet, the body pulls it from the bones, thus making them weak.  These foods replenish skeletal needs of the body.

Avocadoes, Eggplant and Pears target the health and function of the womb and cervix of the female – they look just like these organs.  Avocado has over 14,000 photolytic chemics constituents of nutrition in each of these foods but modern science named only about 141 of them.

Figs or Pomegranates are full of seeds and hang in twos when they grow.  Figs increase the mobility of male sperm and increase the numbers of sperms as well to overcome male sterility.

Sweet Potatoes or camote (as known in the Philippines) look like pancreas and actually balances the glycemic index of diabetes.

Olives assist the health and function of the ovaries.

Grapefruits, and other citrus fruits look just like the mammary glands of the female and actually assist the health of the breasts and the movement of lymph in and out of the breasts.

Onions look like the body’s cells.  Today’s research shows onions help clear waste materials from all of the body cells.  They even produce tears which wash the epithelial layers of the eyes.  A working companion, Garlic, also help eliminate waste materials and dangerous free radicals from the body.