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    Sweet Potato Casserole with marshmallows recipe
    Ingredients: 5 large sweet potatoes or yams half a stick of butter 1 – 1/2 cup of Bakers coconut flakes 2-3 Tbsp of brown sugar 1/2 cup of chopped nuts 1 package of small marshmallows 9X12 inch baking pan Directions: Cut the sweet potato into 1 1/2 square’d pieces with the skin and put into boiling water. Let them boil until they are soft. Preheat oven onto...
    by Kim Lean at December 22nd, 2009 at 02:12 pm
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    Is watermelon a fruit or vegetable?
    As a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, the watermelon is related to the cantaloupe, squash and pumpkin, other plants that also grow on vines on the ground. Watermelon is a fruit and can be round, oblong or spherical in shape and feature thick green rinds that are often spotted or striped. They range in size from a few pounds to upward of ninety pounds. History: Originating...
    by Kim Lean at December 21st, 2009 at 10:12 pm
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    Foods that can help me lose weight
    Most people know that in order to lose weight you have to eat less calories than your body expends in a day. We all need to eat proper foods and enough food to keep you healthy. The key is to eat food with less calories but high nutritional value. 1) You need to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. The key is to get at least least five portions a day. Fruits and vegetables...
    by Kim Lean at December 20th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
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    The Importance of Physical Fitness
    People who get regular exercise (about 30 minutes of moderate physical activity, three times a week) experience the following benefits: Feeling better: Regular exercise gives you more energy, helps you cope with stress, and helps you feel less tired (by improving your ability to fall asleep quickly and sleep well). Looking better: Regular physical activity helps control...
    by Kim Lean at December 13th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
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    A list: Wii Fitness Games
    Wii Fit Plus with or without Balance Board As with the original Wii Fit release, Wii Fit Plus is designed, as its name implies, to improve the user’s fitness. The game contains a large number of activities that fall into a variety of categories, including: yoga, aerobics, strength training and balance games. With all but a few exceptions, which utilize variations...
    by Kim Lean at December 13th, 2009 at 09:12 pm
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    How Much Should I Weigh for my Age and Height?
    Here is a really good chart that we found in our search. Weight Ranges For Adults (in pounds) Height Ft/In In Minimum for adults (BMI = 20) Maximum for adults (BMI = 25) 4′8″ 56″ 89 112 4′9″ 57″ 92 116 4′10″ 58″ 96 120 4′11″ 59″ 99 124 5′0″ 60″ 102 128 5′1″ 61″ 106 132 5′2″ 62″ 109 137 5′3″ 63″ 113 141 5′4″ 64″ 117 146 5′5″ 65″ 120 150 5′6″ 66″ 124 155 5′7″ 67″ 128 160 5′8″ 68″ 132 164 5′9″ 69″ 135 169 5′10″ 70″ 139 174 5′11″ 71″ 143 179 6′0″ 72″ 147 184 6′1″ 73″ 152 189 6′2″ 74″ 156 195 6′3″ 75″ 160 200 6′4″ 76″ 164 205 6′5″ 77″ 169 211 6′6″ 78″ 173 216 6′7″ 79″ 178 222 Weight...
    by Kim Lean at December 13th, 2009 at 08:12 pm
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    What is a good heart healthy diet
    The foods below are recommended for people with heart failure because these foods are typically low in salt, saturated fat and cholesterol. Learn to read food labels to help you choose heart-healthier foods when you shop. Fruits Fresh: canned or frozen Vegetables Fresh or frozen (avoid sauce or flavor pouches, which add salt and fat). Canned is OK if unsalted or rinsed Meats,...
    by Kim Lean at December 6th, 2009 at 12:12 am
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    Cheerios and weight loss claims
    Cheerios have a several things going for them nutritionally. Cheerios are: Made with whole grain oats as the primary ingredient Low in sugar (less than 1 gram) Low in fat (less than 2 grams) Relatively high in dietary fiber (3 grams, one gram of which is heart-healthy soluble fiber) Fairly low in sodium compared to other prepared foods (200 mg) Low in calories (a one...
    by Kim Lean at December 5th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
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    What kind of fruit is a cherry?
    Cherries are members of the Rosaceae family, subfamily Prunoideae. They occupy the Cerasus subgenus within Prunus, being fairly distinct from their stone fruit relatives plums, apricots, peaches, and almonds. Prunus avium L. is the Sweet Cherry, and Prunus cerasus L. the Sour, Pie, or Tart Cherry. The name ‘cherry’, often as the compound term ‘cherry...
    by Kim Lean at December 5th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
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    All about Strawberries
    The fragrantly sweet juiciness and deep red color of strawberries can brighten up both the taste and aesthetics of any meal; it is no wonder they are the most popular berry fruit in the world. Although strawberries have become increasingly available year-round, they are at the peak of their season from April through July when they are the most delicious and most abundant. While...
    by Kim Lean at December 5th, 2009 at 07:12 pm
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