http://silverdesert-sca.org featuring healthy recipes, nutrition and diet tips, cooking techniques and seasonal suggestions. daily 1 http://silverdesert-sca.org/935061-Chocolate-Pecan-Pie-The-Healthy-Dessert-Option.html Fri, 18 May 2012 00:52:49 -0400 You would think that a slice of chocolate pecan pie is so decadently scrumptious it must be bad for your health. Not really. You probably think there can be no other reason to eat this delicious dessert except for its wonderful taste. That's where you're wrong. Eating a chocolate pecan pie has health benefits you don't realize.Take the first ingredient in the pecan pie as an example. Obviously, the pecan is a nut. Nuts are good sources of protein, unsaturated fats oleic acid, and more than vita... http://silverdesert-sca.org/935061-Chocolate-Pecan-Pie-The-Healthy-Dessert-Option.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/131798-Romertopf-Clay-Baker-How-to-Choose-Yours.html Thu, 17 May 2012 00:53:26 -0400 Clay bakers have been used since time immemorial. One of their very beautiful characteristics is that they help you produce not only delectable but healthy dishes. Clay bakers from Romertopf allow you to cook your meals using the natural juices of the meat and vegetables so there is seldom any need to add additional oils for fluids. Furthermore, the results are tastier and more nutritious.You may also like the idea that clay bakers are very easy to maintain. They typically clean up with warm, so... http://silverdesert-sca.org/131798-Romertopf-Clay-Baker-How-to-Choose-Yours.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/190423-Cooking-what-is-the-Choux-Paste.html Wed, 16 May 2012 00:51:38 -0400 Choux is the French name for cabbage and these small dollops of puff paste do indeed expand in the oven to resemble tiny cabbage heads. Choux pastry is versatile and can be formed into a huge variety of shapes and can be filled with an even greater variety of fillings and creams. Choux pastries can be used as delicious sweet deserts or tasty savory bites.Choux paste is the basis for cream puffs and clairs. An extremely popular desert is cream puffs filled with ice cream and cloaked in chocolate ... http://silverdesert-sca.org/190423-Cooking-what-is-the-Choux-Paste.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/369789-Helping-Your-Child-Be-Healthy-and-Fit.html Tue, 15 May 2012 00:54:28 -0400 Helping Your Child Be Healthy and Fit For The Coming SchoolYear.... Shools In Session: Long-term good health is less an accident than the result ofgood habits and wise choices. To enjoy good health now and inthe future, youngsters must learn how to eat, exercise, sleep,control stress, and be responsible for personal cleanliness andreducing the risk of disease. In addition, they need to be awareof what to do in an emergency and when to say no. Habits that include eating nutritious foods and under... http://silverdesert-sca.org/369789-Helping-Your-Child-Be-Healthy-and-Fit.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/387992-Working-Out-Should-You-Eat-Potatoes-and-quot-White-Foods-quot.html Mon, 14 May 2012 02:28:19 -0400 Potatoes, Glycemic Index, and White Foods- Friend or Foe for a Lean-Body?by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist, Certified Personal TrainerI'd like to start a little discussion today about carbohydrates... and in particular, white foods as well as potatoes. One reason I wanted to mention this is because so many health and fitness professionals trash talk potatoes about being a bad carbohydrate choice because of the high glycemic index. Some even say such ridiculous things as... http://silverdesert-sca.org/387992-Working-Out-Should-You-Eat-Potatoes-and-quot-White-Foods-quot.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/820220-How-To-Make-The-Most-Delicious-Twice-Baked-Potatoes.html Sun, 13 May 2012 00:58:13 -0400 One of my favorite side dishes that I enjoy making is twice baked potatoes, which are very easy to make and can be whipped together in just a matter of a few short moments. What you're left with in the end as a result of your hard work is nothing short of a miracle. Hopefully when you use my this twice baked potato recipe, you'll feel the same way.First, gather up your potatoes and other ingredients that you'll be using for this recipe. Here is what you will need: large potatoes, ... http://silverdesert-sca.org/820220-How-To-Make-The-Most-Delicious-Twice-Baked-Potatoes.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/293454-Afraid-You-Can-t-Lose-Weight-Try-These-Easy-Diet-Tips.html Sat, 12 May 2012 00:49:59 -0400 Losing weight is a common problem. You try diet after diet, but still you dont lose weight. Those pounds just seem to want to stay where they are. Does this sound like a scenario you are stuck in? Are you afraid you cant lose weight? For most people, losing weight is a really hard thing to accomplish. The temptations, the starvation, the depressionit all goes along with trying to lose weight. The trick to losing weight is to do it slowly and to change your eating habits so that they become the n... http://silverdesert-sca.org/293454-Afraid-You-Can-t-Lose-Weight-Try-These-Easy-Diet-Tips.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/603393-Tasty-Pie-Recipes-that-are-Diabetic-Friendly-Very-Easy-Apple-or-French-Vanilla-Peach.html Fri, 11 May 2012 00:59:23 -0400 Pies are such popular desserts and even we diabetics enjoy a good slice of pie now and then. As the holidays approach, many cooks are starting to think ahead to their menus. If you are concerned about dessert for a family member or friend who is diabetic, make one of these pies. They are so good they will be enjoyed by all. Both are lovely fruit pies. Choose from French Vanilla Peach or Very Easy Apple.VERY EASY APPLE PIEpastry for a double crust pie cups peeled and sliced apples cup Splenda gra... http://silverdesert-sca.org/603393-Tasty-Pie-Recipes-that-are-Diabetic-Friendly-Very-Easy-Apple-or-French-Vanilla-Peach.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/190945-Fruit-Crumble-Desserts.html Thu, 10 May 2012 00:54:26 -0400 Fruit crumbles are a traditional British dessert. They are tasty, easy to prepare, and wonderfully satisfying. They are served hot, and normally eaten with custard, although many people also enjoy them served with cream or ice cream. The two main elements of a crumble are fruit and a crumble topping. As far as the fruit is concerned, some popular choices include apple often with a pinch of cinnamon added for flavor to make apple crumble, blackberries to make blackberry crumble, and apple and bla... http://silverdesert-sca.org/190945-Fruit-Crumble-Desserts.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/552307-Easy-Dinner-Recipe-for-the-Family.html Wed, 09 May 2012 00:58:04 -0400 Dinner can be enjoyed with an easy dinner recipe. A delectable dinner does not always need long preparations.For most families, dinner is one of the most important meals. It is where most family members have time to eat together and talk about the day's event. Dinner will not be complete without a healthy and heart warming food. Instead of bringing home ready to eat food, it is still best if you could prepare home cooked food for dinner to the delight of the whole family.Since we are mostly tire... http://silverdesert-sca.org/552307-Easy-Dinner-Recipe-for-the-Family.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/461048-Cooking-tips-for-preparing-party-recipes.html Tue, 08 May 2012 00:58:08 -0400 Sometimes you are in a hurry and you dont have time to make party recipes. And maybe you anyways don't feel like eating something hot in the heart of summer. Some quick no-cooking food would be great then. But don't forget to make certain that your party recipe is still healthy! Salads are a great option for party recipes, and many of them are also very quick to prepare. If many of your ingredients are ready for use - for example canned vegetables or leftover meat - it's easy to prepare a delic... http://silverdesert-sca.org/461048-Cooking-tips-for-preparing-party-recipes.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/814489-Health-and-Fitness-in-Pregnancy-and-Delivering-a-Healthy-Baby.html Mon, 07 May 2012 02:41:40 -0400 Pregnancy is when women are most beautiful, when there's anotherlife being nurtured inside the mother's womb. This act ofcreating life, though, is not without its complications, andexpectant soon-to-be mothers should do their best to keep theirhealth in optimal condition, for their sake as well as theunborn child's. Even the common cold can affect the pregancy. Sowhat are the steps to take during pregnancy? Here are a few tipsand suggestions. The first step in pregnancy is to visit a doctor and ... http://silverdesert-sca.org/814489-Health-and-Fitness-in-Pregnancy-and-Delivering-a-Healthy-Baby.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/919737-Discover-the-Secrets-of-Citrus-Fruits-and-Healthy-Eating.html Sun, 06 May 2012 00:51:37 -0400 Citrus fruits have long been known to have many health benefits.In the days of the first ocean crossings, sailors often becamesick with scurvy due to vitamin C deficiencies caused by a lackof citrus fruits. Even though vitamin C deficiency is no longersuch a problem, many people do not eat enough citrus fruits.That is a shame, since citrus fruits are among the mostdelicious, and most nutritious, fruits available. Whether youhave a grapefruit at breakfast or an orange at lunch, addingmore citrus ... http://silverdesert-sca.org/919737-Discover-the-Secrets-of-Citrus-Fruits-and-Healthy-Eating.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/571408-Potatoes-A-Versatile-and-Tasty-Vegetable.html Sat, 05 May 2012 00:55:25 -0400 Potatoes are one of the most common side dishes, and it's no wonder why! Potatoes offer a solid source of starch, but they are also a very versatile vegetable. You can have potatoes as a side dish every night and never prepare them the same way twice in one week. That would explain why it's the fourth most important crop in the world! This article is going to talk about four common and tasty ways to cook potatoes.Mashed PotatoesMashed potatoes are an excellent side that you can do a lot with! Al... http://silverdesert-sca.org/571408-Potatoes-A-Versatile-and-Tasty-Vegetable.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/367578-Enjoy-a-variety-of-vegetables-for-healthy-living.html Fri, 04 May 2012 01:07:19 -0400 Eating healthy is important for everyone, and one of the mostimportant keys to eating a better diet is eating more fruits andvegetables. Many people are unsure how to use vegetables moreeffectively as part of their diet, but it may be easier than youthink to provide yourself and your family with healthy,nutritious meals at a great prices.One way to create wonderful meals that are healthier than everis to take a stroll through the produce section of your localgrocery store. Most major grocery sto... http://silverdesert-sca.org/367578-Enjoy-a-variety-of-vegetables-for-healthy-living.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/659315-Cancer-Support-Counseling-Support-Services.html Thu, 03 May 2012 19:44:23 -0400 Charli Prather and Kevin Ferris, after years as members of the St. Louis Cancer Community, have opened their private counseling offices on Olive St. Road in Olivette, Mo.  Charli Pather Counseling will utilize Ms. Prather's many years of experience in hospice and offering Cancer Support Services in St. Louis, Mo.  She is a cancer survivor herself and will speak from experience in dealing with the emotional distress of dealing with life's transitions. She holds several pr... http://silverdesert-sca.org/659315-Cancer-Support-Counseling-Support-Services.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/653979-Using-Pepper-Spray.html Thu, 03 May 2012 01:11:42 -0400 With crime being more present than ever these days, it always pays off to protect yourself. Although there are police officers and others out there who uphold the law, you never know when something may happen and they aren't around. To protect yourself, there are several products and forms of protection that you can get. Among the may products available to you, is something known as pepper spray - which is one of the most common forms of self protection.Personal protection products such as peppe... http://silverdesert-sca.org/653979-Using-Pepper-Spray.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/541401-Healthy-Eating-Tip-Dining-Out-and-Healthy-Eating.html Wed, 02 May 2012 01:29:27 -0400 Many of us feel that when we are trying to lose weight or justtrying to keep up a healthy eating style, that we need to cutdining out of our lives. Not true! We can enjoy dining out justas much as we did before as long as we know how to do it. When going to a restaurant, either call ahead to ask some ofthese questions or ask your server if they Serve margarineinstead of butter Provide fat free skim milk instead ofwhole milk or creamer Serve salad dressing on the side Cutoff any visible fat from ... http://silverdesert-sca.org/541401-Healthy-Eating-Tip-Dining-Out-and-Healthy-Eating.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/970008-Take-a-Trip-with-Dessert-Serve-Hawaiian-Luau-Cake-or-Germany-s-Oma-s-Black-Forest-Cake.html Tue, 01 May 2012 01:26:34 -0400 Take a couple of trips with dessert. This can be great fun with the kids, especially if circumstances kept you from taking a vacation this year. Serve this Hawaiian Luau Cake and give everyone a lei to wear while eating it. Talk about this beautiful state while enjoying dessert. Want to go international? Serve Oma's German for grandmother Black Forest Cake. If possible, play some German music while enjoy this delicious dessert. Let your imagination run wild; there is so much you could come up wi... http://silverdesert-sca.org/970008-Take-a-Trip-with-Dessert-Serve-Hawaiian-Luau-Cake-or-Germany-s-Oma-s-Black-Forest-Cake.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/793710-Best-Recipes.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 05:14:39 -0400 Our old favorite sandwich standby: peanut butter and jelly, hasgot a new twist! Thats right. Now you can have your peanutbutter and jelly in a glass. Got milk? A little ice cream? Good.Then youre ready to have a yummy taste treat that will reallysatisfy all your PBJ desires.Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake makes a great afternoon snackfor kids and adults. Now all youve got to do is decide whatkind of jelly you want with that milkshake. I know. Decisionslike this can be so hard sometimes.Peanut ... http://silverdesert-sca.org/793710-Best-Recipes.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/636231-Best-Recipes.html Sun, 29 Apr 2012 01:24:25 -0400 Theres nothing more delicious and nutritious than strawberriesand bananas together. Now you can have these two deliciousfruits in a scrumptious milkshake. Strawberry Banana Milkshakeis a great drink to have any time of day.Bananas and strawberries are good for you and go perfectly withmilk. Youre probably used to having them on your cereal, butnow you can see how delicious they are in a tall, frosty glassfilled with this wonderful milkshake. Enjoy.Strawberry Banana Milkshake bananas oz. box fro... http://silverdesert-sca.org/636231-Best-Recipes.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/441032-Cooking-tips-for-healthier-eating.html Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:33:28 -0400 Most people have heard that the new government guidelinesrecommend that all Americans eat at least five servings offruits and vegetables every day. While that may seem like a lot,it is actually easier than you think to consume all the fruitsand vegetables you need each and every day.Learning to cook with the many fruits and vegetables availableat the local grocery store is an essential skill, and it is veryimportant for those who hope to reach the five a day guidelineset down by the USDA.Just ab... http://silverdesert-sca.org/441032-Cooking-tips-for-healthier-eating.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/765425-Choosing-the-best-meat-for-healthy-eating.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 01:08:22 -0400 Choosing the right meat and poultry products can be one of themost difficult parts of cooking and eating for better health.Meat, seafood and poultry are important sources of protein,iron, vitamins and minerals, but they are often laden withundesirable qualities such as saturated fat and cholesterol aswell. Choosing the best, leanest cuts of meat is important toany health conscious shopper.One of the most important things to know when choosing meat,seafood and poultry products is that less is oft... http://silverdesert-sca.org/765425-Choosing-the-best-meat-for-healthy-eating.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/933458-Eating-Out-5-Healthy-Tips.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:22:23 -0400 Its one thing to stick with your diet regimen when youre athome, in control of the contents of your refrigerator and yourportion sizes. But what about going out to dinner with friends?Worse, how do you stay on track when your dream vacation has youseated by the dessert cart at every meal?Eating right when youre out of your comfort zone can actuallybe easier than when you are at home, so long as you think smartand plan ahead.Getting in shape can be an arduous journey, and you should allowyoursel... http://silverdesert-sca.org/933458-Eating-Out-5-Healthy-Tips.html http://silverdesert-sca.org/272117-5-Easy-Ways-To-Raise-Up-Your-E-Book-Sales.html Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:33:54 -0400 Once you've finished writing your E-Book, and sell it through your home business on the internet got your Website up and running and integrated your shopping cart, you can sit back, relax and start waiting for the money to come moving in, right?WRONG! VERY WRONG!It's getting harder doing home business on the internet these days. Harder than ever before to get people to notice you - and just because you build it doesn't mean they're going to come, visit and buy from your home business on the inte... http://silverdesert-sca.org/272117-5-Easy-Ways-To-Raise-Up-Your-E-Book-Sales.html