Change in Diet May Cause a Change in Your Sense of Time
I know this sounds a bit crazy, but I've never before heard anyone mention this particular benefit of giving up sugar and other refined carbs: My sense of time has changed.I was sitting at my desk this afternoon, working hard on a letter I was writing to one of our clients, and I realized with a start that it was time to go home. In the past, when I regularly snacked on sweet and salty treats, I was never surprized by the time. I always knew exactly how many minutes were left before my next break, before time to go home, before it was time for dinner, and how long it would be before my bedtime snack.This is undoubtedly something that people with "real" addictions notice when they give up their habits. When you finally break free, (and this could take several months or even years after your last drink or fix), you notice one day that your mind isn't occupied by your cravings. Other things, more important things, more interesting things, are filling your thoughts.What would you do with all the extra brain power that is freed up when you give up sugary, fattening foods? What would you do with the many minutes of every hour that are no longer wasted thinking about the next candy bar, the next recipe for chocolate cake, the next opportunity to grab a handful of chips? It may not seem like a lot of time, but it adds up.My days now go much faster than they ever did before.
My mind is more alert, I get more done, and I feel better about my job. It's an "extra" benefit of changing to a healthy diet..
Visit Sierra Leone Helps Kick Start Sierra Leone’s Tourism Industry
(ContentDesk) October 28, 2005 -- For the past year and a half, VisitSierraLeone.org ( http://www.visitsierraleone.org ) has been showing off Sierra Leones tourism potential. Now in collaboration with TVE and Explore Worldwide this has been taken one step further following the filming of a documentary looking at Sierra Leones tourism Industry.Head of VisitSierraLeone, Bimbola Carrol spent a week with the film crew exploring potential adventure tourism areas such as Outamba Kilimi National Park in the North and Tiwai Island Wildlife Sanctuary in the South. Whilst at River Number 2 beach, where a commercial for Bounty (chocolate) was filmed in the 80s Mr Carrol said, Its amazing, this is truly one of the most beautiful beaches Ive seen a tropical paradise. However, he still acknowledges that Sierra Leone has more to do to promote itself. Sierra Leone is safe to visit but some people are still apprehensive because of...
Visit Sierra Leone Helps Kick Start Sierra Leone’s Tourism Industry
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NOT JUST FOR VEGETARIANS-DELICIOUS HOMESTYLE COOKING, THE MEATLESS WAY by Geraldine Hartman www.notjustforveg.com
(ContentDesk) July 5, 2005 -- No matter what your diet preferences are, vegetarian or meat-based, if you and your family enjoy delicious, easy-to-prepare, homestyle recipes, this cookbook is for you! With more and more people looking for ways to significantly reduce (or eliminate) their meat consumption without giving up family-favorite comfort foods, this collection of sumptuous triple-tested recipes is the answer to having it all.
Enjoy tempting recipes like: -Red, White and Black Chili -Family-Favorite Lasagna -Quickie Cabbage Rolls -Mushroom Stroganoff with Herbed Pasta -Hummus with a Twist -Tuscany Minestrone Soup -The Best Zucchini Chocolate Cake -Kid's Night in the Kitchen Deep Dish Pie -Valentine Love Bites -Bread-Machine Rosemary Flax Buns -Tahini Terrific No-bake Energy Bars -Green Goddess Dressing -Traditional Irish Potato Soup -Old-Fashioned Veggie Stew with Parsley...
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Christmas Cookie Decorating 101
Many bakers ask for tips and instructions on decorating cookies. Well that's a tall order because there are as many ways to decorate cookies as there are cookies! Here are a few guidelines for novices and experienced bakers alike to help you generate your own ideas for cooking decorating. DECORATING COOKIES BEFORE BAKINGCookies can be decorated before baking with materials that withstand the heat of baking. Some things that you can place on your cookies before baking are:
- colored sugars or natural sugars such as pearl sugar
- jimmies, non-pareils, silver and gold drag?es, and other sprinkles
- raisins and dried fruits such as cranberries
- nuts
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How To Fix Problems With The ?Fetch? or ?Bring? Command.
Hello Adam:I have a chocolate Labrador Retriever (very active) that is being trained (in OPEN class now) and he seems to be regressing since we are working on retrieving.He retrieves very well with the dumbbell, etc., but other dogs in the class do not. And they bring toys for their retrieval work.My problem is that my dog is just "overcome" with these toys and isn't paying close attention to me. He goes after THEIR toy many times instead of HIS dumbbell.He knows the command "look" or WATCH ME" but serious corrections don't even deter his disobedience on this toy-retrieval.HELP! How should I handle this?Thank you!MaryDear Mary:These are the type of questions that I like. They're interesting.First, make absolute 100% sure that your dog DOES understand the "Bring" or "Fetch" command.Assuming that he does, here's the next step:Recognize that the problem you're having is one of disrespect. The reason that your dog goes for his neighbor's toy AFTER you've clearly commanded him to BRING his...
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Christmas Is Going to the Dogs
(ContentDesk) November 9, 2005 -- Does your holiday shopping list include gifts for four legged companions? Sparky, Chocolate, and Fluffy are receiving gifts in record numbers.
From their own stockings on the mantel, to wrapped gifts under the tree, Fido is rivaling the kids in presents.
In fact, sometimes the furry ones are the kids. Due to delays in marriage and childbirth, our pets are sometimes treated as children; complete with pet strollers, daycare, play dates and of course, premium food and toys. 8 out of 10 dog owners expect to buy Holiday gifts for their pet this season according to a survey conducted by American Pet Products Manufacturing Association (APPMA).
Pets are big business and Americans are right on track to spend $35.9 billion in 2005 to buy and care for their pets says the APPMA. What are these pets getting?
Some popular stocking stuffers include personalized collars and leads, monogrammed sweaters, spa products, specialty pet beds,...
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