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.

Friday, August 7, 2009

Easily Lose 10 Pounds Hassle-Free - Clarified

By Scott Edwards

The Business Of Losing Weight Can Be Scary! You should recognize that in addition to being the problem for millions that it is - it's also a business. Diet industry businesses may often be tempted to benefit unduly from people's misfortune, as billions are spent on weight reduction each year.

How Big Is This Challenge? The fact that you're looking at this article probably means you have a problem with weight. It's understood from recent surveys that more than 2/3rds of American people are overweight. So that is well over 200 Million individuals!

What's more, that figure is a staggering 60 percent for the rest of the world as well. It's a sad indictment of the 21st century!

Surveys in the UK show that getting on for one fourth of all adults suffer from obesity. But what's worse - By 2050 the obesity level could be ninety per cent!

We have to take corrective action now. We've got to stop the trend before it's too late. Proper eating programs are required reading; ignore all the hype from diet pill manufacturers.

Some experts believe that fat is already an epidemic that can increase the risk of health issues such as: Cancer - Heart Disease - Heart Failure - Type Two Diabetes - High Blood Pressure - Liver Disease - High Cholesterol - Osteoarthritis.

Obviously with the threat of all these health issues, reducing our weight is a major priority. Fat loss isn't about getting to size zero - you should be aiming for a weight that's good for your health. The RIGHT weight varies so much between people, but we usually have a fairly good idea of what's comfortable, and what we can maintain.

We should also teach our kids about good health. We should educate our youngsters from an early age, helping them to form good habits from the start. Keep doing the same thing, and both you and the kids will have to live with the consequences. We can surely adopt better parenting skills than that?

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Shops That Have White Tea And Green Tea In Beijing

By Cathryn Zhang

A famous Fujian tea brand in Beijing

The famous brand Luxueya brought Fujian's tea culture to Beijing. They put their shop on Beijing's famous tea street-Maliandao, the biggest collection of tea shops in northern China. This street is near the Beijing Hongkun International Hotel.

Luxueya opened their first tea shop in Beijing in 1997 in Maliandao. Now after more than 10 years of hard work, they have achieved great success on this famous tea street.

All of Luxueya's tea come from the Taimu Mountains in Fujian province. Their plantation covers many mountains and produces organic green tea, white tea, jasmine tea, and black tea. Many of Luxueya's patent tea has won gold prizes in both domestic and international exhibitions.

White tea is the most popular tea in their shop. It is a kind of tea that is uncured and unfermented. Because of their huge selection, the price of their tea varies widely. If you don't need good packaging, Luxueya carries loose tea for comparatively lower prices.

Healthier Body, Better Life -- A Must-Add To Your Diet

We all hope to live a naturally healthy life, maybe you have tried many methods to achieve this goal, but after tens of even hundreds of tries, all of them turn out to be a waste.

Now everything will be changed! Try some natural green tea from Gui Shi Tea shop, right next to the Jiangxi Grand Hotel-Beijing.

Their tea comes from the one of the best green tea plantations in China, grown and baked in the high mountains of Jiangxi province. Why is their tea so popular? Because it is rich in polyphenols and proven effective in helping lose weight and keeping healthy.

The tea of Gui Shi is all original, organic, and free from pollution, so you will find their natural tea healthy and safe for your body.

Drinking their tea is also considered a great, quick way to shoot up your energy level.

The shop owner even told me that their tea helps destroy harmful waste in the body and enhances metabolism.

Aside from these scientific benefits, their tea also tastes quite delicious. After sampling one tea, Sara E., a patron from the U.K., said she will serve it during a theme party she is planning to throw.

After spending a lot of time finding the best way to brew their tea, the shop owner will show you this method for free!

Great tea, great benefits. Ready for a much better lifestyle?

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The Zojirushi Bread Machine

By Toola McPherson

With the current industrial changes, many families are trying to find how to get back to basics and concentrate on quality, cheap solutions. Whether you decide to take your youngsters to the local park instead of going to the movies or growing your own tomatoes instead of ordering pizza, you wish to provide the best you can for your family without breaking the bank.

In my place, we adopted pancake Saturdays instead of the usual trip to the local cafe. My son, who is 3, loves to help measure the ingredients and tell me when it is pancake time because the water is dancing in the skillet. Although it may seem like a very insignificant change, it has been exponential in the experiences my folks have gained. My son loves to be told how to cook, and I'm aware that I can add extra fiber to the pancakes, swap out turkey bacon for pork bacon and keep us all a little fitter. It also permits us to sit together for breakfast, which gurus agree can contribute to combating obesity.

With the changes my family has experienced from something so simple as a home cooked breakfast, I'm always in pursuit of alternative routes to bring our family closer together.

The Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini Bread Machine is my latest find. We have got a very small kitchen, and counter top real estate is expensive. The Mini Bread Machine still packs the power of the bigger models but does not take up as much space. And, with an one pound loaf, that is more than enough bread for the 3 of us. I like that I'm able to add the mix at night, switch on the machine, and each one of us can wake up feeling like we live above a bakery. The Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini Bread Machine can also make fresh fruit jams and cookie dough. And, one of my favourite features is the straightforward to move carrying handle. Not too many appliances are so straightforward to bring with you!

As with anything you cook yourself, you control the ingredients. In our house, we add additional fiber. But, we also add cinnamon, bananas, zucchinis and molasses to seven-grain bread for a breakfast toast. For sandwich breads, I often add squash puree, wheat germ and dill. For desert breads, why not add onion powder, jalapenos and sun-dried tomatoes? The sky's the limit so far as what homemade bread you can bring to the table. And, with the Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini Bread Machine, you won't spend hours looking out for a place to store it or fight for counter space to use it.

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Plan Your Camping Trip

By Hasse Larsen

There is one thing that most campers and hikers underestimate, and that is the planning process of the trip. For the most experienced campers, the planning is probably the most important part of the whole trip. The most important part of planning is to pack all the things you need for the trip.

Some things just cannot be left at home if you are going camping. I will try to give you a few heads ups on what you need to remember in this article. Of course, most of the things is not vital in the sense that you will not survive without them, but in some situations they might be just that.

When I pack there is one thing I always make sure of first. That thing is the cooking equipment. There are a few alternatives to choose from that can range from only a box of matches to a big grill. Whatever you choose to bring, it is important that you don't forget it.

You can of course sleep outside under the sky, but for most people a tent is a very important part of camping. They usually don't take up much space in your backpack, and in most cases they are very easy to set up. A tent with good ventilation and enough space to move around a bit in is important.

A lot can be said about bringing a sleeping bag to camping trips. A lot of people feel that it is not required, especially in the summer. For me personally, I think that a sleeping bag is very important. I sleep a lot better when i can wrap myself in something. If I also bring a mattress, I will definitely have trip that will be successful.

A thing that a lot of people don't think that much about bringing is a map. However, it is extremely important. If you have one, a GPS is also great.

All the things we have covered here are very important. There is still one thing that is probably more important than all of them. That thing is food. For most people, bringing food when camping is very important, as they are not able to catch any food them selves. Bring food, a camping chair and a camping table and you can enjoy your meals like you do at home.

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