Vegetarian Means Vegan, Right?

Actually vegetarians tend to differ from what Vegans consider themselves to be. The exact reasons for why, evade me at the moment.

I eat plenty of vegetables but also enjoy eggs so I think this means I may be a vegetarian but I am not a vegan because eggs are not on their menu. I need to watch my calories and weight.

Veganism, if I may, seems to be more like a religion than just a healthy eating regime. I think the term is applied to not only eggs but even to wearing things that may have once been alive, like leather.

I have no feelings on this one way or another and think our life choices are just that, our life choices.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Acai Berry Juice - Why The Hype

By Mark Micheals

Many people are aware of all the talk about acai berry juice. Many people are still wondering what all the talk and hype is about. Acai berry juice being a mainstream product in the last few years is found in other products.

The acai palm produces acai berries and is found in the Amazon River region and flood plains near Brazil. Most Brazilians are familiar with acai bowls and acai berry juice being used in beverages. The flavor is similar to blueberries with a hint of cinnamon but is not sweetened may have a tart flavor.

When shopping around you may find acai berry juice mixed in with many other products or blended with other juices. You will find that acai is not cheap and this is the main reason it is often mixed with other juices. One may claim that these other juices are beneficial but most people can make their own juice mixes or blends.

You can mix acai berry juice with blueberry, pomegranate or grape juice and experiment with many others. Acai makes great smoothies and makes yogurt taste even better. Acai just blends well with so many juices and is easy to do.

You should look for 100% organic and pure kosher acai berry juice. If you do not see it on the label you may not be getting what you want. Do your research check out the label or email the manufacturer.

So whats in acai berry juice for you? Well it has beneficial fatty acids, protein and contains fiber. It also contains many similar properties that many of the better juices contain. One thing for sure is that it is very high in antioxidants and many sports trainers consume this juice for that reason and also think of it as an energy drink.

Acai is often touted as a weight loss product but may not be your best choice. If you do choose to add acai berry juice into a weight loss exercise routine consider it more of a beneficial supplement. You owe it to yourself to have the best available fruit juices in your diet.

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Credit Cooking

By Pri Vag

We have all seen food and lifestyle price surge from month to month with ever increasing special offers, BOGOF bargains and voucher codes in our inbox to compete in the current economic situation. Despite this, one thing we cannot ignore is the growing price at the total checkout.

The average price of consumer goods has recently shot up and this means people simply need to spend more compared with a few years ago. People now need to be very careful what they buy, in order to ensure they are getting the best value for money and the highest quality ingredients for their meals.

Food prices have been growing at an alarming rate but this still doesnt mean we have to eat unhealthy and cheap food. A good diet at a good price can still be found at the supermarket.

Help is at hand as there are workshops which focus on 2 key elements, high nutrition and a low budget. You can find out how to use nutritious ingredients to produce wholesome foods suitable for both mid week when time maybe short to weekend and more relaxed situations.

It is certain that just by purchasing ingredients with a lower value does not mean inferior, low end supermarket budget ranges, reduced in any form of nutrition or just plain boring. If anything it opens doors to more creative cuisine and often reapplying ingredients that one already be familiar with albeit in a very different way or introducing new foods into daily lifestyle.

I feel that it is essential to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat well, do exercise as obesity and health problems are rife in todays society. This attitude needs to change and people need to be extremely health conscious or we will pay the price further down the line. Keep looking for the best deals but also foods with the best nutritional value.

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DinnerSmith: On Family, Food And Time

By Fran Valle



Imagine if you will, two women living side by side in Maplewood, New Jersey.

They were very much alike. Both were happily married. Both were Moms of two children. And both, it turned out, were attorneys who work for prestigious Wall Street Manhattan law firms.

But there was a difference. Although both made the identical daily commuter trip into the city, one found herself entirely dependent on Burger King and Pizza Hut and other local fast food emporiums to feed her family while the other was able to set delectable and nutritious award winning meals before her family nightly.

What's the Difference?

Have you ever wondered what makes this kind of difference in people's lives? It isn't a native intelligence or talent or dedication. It isn't that one person wants healthy, strong and intelligent children and the other doesn't.

Both women apparently care a great deal for their children and want to see them succeed in everything that they endeavor to do in life and reach their maximum potential.

This is why I want you to know about DinnerSmith Meal Prep Studios found in Maplewood, New Jersey.

Having the ability to prepare delectable and healthy meals regardless of the trappings of your busy and hectic life is the purpose behind DinnerSmith. In addition, not only can DinnerSmith provide you and your family with healthy and satisfying meals, the recollections of spending quality time together with your family at the dinner table will provide memories that will last a lifetime.

A Radical and New Idea in Food Prep

Understanding that life is more than a good career and the money that goes along with it is an important lesson to be learned. Preparing great meals and allowing for quality family time is at the heart of DinnerSmith. In addition, DinnerSmith is the only business out there that provides this particular service.

Money is Something, but it Isn't Everything

Right now, I am looking at the best read page on the web site www.DinnerSmith.com. The "Menu" page condenses all the experience of DinnerSmith's founders, Mary, Sharon and Fran and distills it into ten to fourteen different and easy-to-assemble entrees every month.

By visiting our website, www.dinnersmith.com, you will find meals that are a breeze to prepare, that are extremely healthy, and you will find many different varieties to choose from. If providing good tasting, healthy meals for you family seemed like too much work it will only take you a little bit of time to realize that this is not only possible, it can be easy as well. There are at least 10 to up to 14 different meals to choose from each month and they are sure to be enjoyed by you and your family.

There is dinner after delightful dinner listed on that page, each filled with fascinating and nutritious food that's good for you and your family. Signing up and attending a DinnerSmith session gives you insights into how great chefs brainstorm and make balanced and fantastically scrumptious meals.

By viewing the website you will find many new, many different, and many interesting dinners for you and your family to try. You also have the opportunity to attend a DinnerSmith session. This will give any skeptical people a chance to watch how these meals are cooked and taste how good these meals are first hand.

DinnerSmith is a textbook definition of cleanliness. Located at 1908 Springfield Ave. Maplewood, NJ, our facility has been designed and constructed for simple convenience. Daily trips to the market ensure that all ingredients are fresh. As a rule, we also only purchase the amount of ingredients that they need for each day. That guarantees that the ingredients used for each appointment is the freshest possible.

Freshness and convenience starts with the Meal Prep that is done at DinnerSmith. Vegetables are cleaned and cut, and side dishes are prepared as well, and all minutes before your appointment time. This means that noting is sitting around getting old before you come to pick it up. The fussy eaters can also be happy in knowing that with all the meals being assembled by you, anything that your or your family does not like can be taken out.

Meal prep is done for you before you arrive at DinnerSmith. The vegetables are cleaned and cut (as needed), and the sides are prepared for you as well. Nothing sits around for hours; it is prepared for you right before your scheduled pickup time. You will assemble the meal yourself when you get home which provides you with the opportunity to omit any ingredients that you (or your family) do not care for.

Since you decide what goes in and what does not, anything that could cause a potential problem can simply be left out.

You also have some flexibility with your meals. Once you have prepared them in our facility, you can take them home and heat them up for dinner or you can freeze them for another day, what is more convenient for you DinnerSmith offers you freedom and flexibility.

An Exceptional Proposal

Put our statements to the proof by taking advantage of our "New Customer Special".

Schedule three meals at www.dinnersmith.com for $81.00 (serving 4-6 people for each meal). As the smallest option we offer, you can discover for yourself whether DinnerSmith Meal Prep Studios is right for you. You can also call us at (973) 763-2333 and either speak with us or leave a message. We will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Simply visit the DinnerSmith.com website and follow the step-by-step scheduling instructions.

If this sounds like a great deal to you then do not hesitate to visit us at www.dinnnersmith.com and find out what we can do for you right now. Many people in Maplewood are doing it and finding that it is improving the quality of their family lives. Once you schedule your time, we will begin preparing for you right away.

About those two Maplewood neighbors I mentioned at the beginning of this letter: they were graduated from college about the same time and together got started on their careers and families. So what made the quality of their lives different?

The real difference is time. One woman has learned to manage her time better and this time management has enabled her to fulfill her desires for both her career and her family.

Investment of time is more critical than any other investment type.

I cannot promise you that family joy and success will be instantly yours if you use DinnerSmith to bring tasty, convenient, and nourishing meals to your brood. But I can guarantee that you will find DinnerSmith always interesting, always reliable, and always useful.

We would love you to try DinnerSmith today.

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Organic Acai Berry Juice

By Pete Berry

Buy organic acai berry juice and enjoy its benefits. With all these claims how do you know your getting the best acai berry juice available? Many brands are diluted with other juices know as blends and mixes.

You should be looking for 100% pure organic acai berry juice. With a shortage of this berry on the market and the fact it needs to be processed at the source makes it an expensive product. You owe it to yourself to get 100% pure acai berry products.

Acai juice and powder will mix well with your favorite juice. It also mixes well with yogurt and makes great smoothies. Mix acai with blueberry or grape juice and you have an enjoyable beverage.

Acai berries grow on the acai palm and are similar in shape and size to blueberries. The natives of Brazil have enjoyed acai for hundreds of years. The local population has used for tasty acai bowls in recipes and beverages.

What makes acai amazing is its properties. Acai is loaded with essential fatty acids also known as omega oils and fiber. The oils is what makes it very perishable and needs to be processed soon after harvest. The berries are processed into puree, juice or freeze dried powder.

What you want is 100% pure organic acai not something mixed with other juices or products. Why shopping for capsules and powders look for ones that are 100% pure and contains no fillers or binders. Acai powder that is pure will be a very dark purple color and tend to cling.

If you are not sure and it is not listed 100% pure call the company. Still not sure there should be an oily sheen on the top of the juice. If it is a powder mix a few teaspoons in a glass of water and you should see an oily sheen on the surface.

What you are looking for on the label is one hundred percent organic acai. You should see this on the label. If you are unsure check out the company's website to find a certificate of organic certification.

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