Eating Healthy to Stay Healthy While Going through Chemotherapy Treatments
If you have been diagnosed with cancer and require chemotherapy treatments, you are already aware how weak and tired it makes you feel. This is because your body is literally being poisoned in order to kill the cancer cells. This process also takes out many healthy cells and zaps your immune systems as well. This leaves you open to feel drained and susceptible to sicknesses. However, there are foods you can consume to help your body stay strong and assist in fight off any free radicals. Yes, this means you should give up the fast food and processed foods such as hot dogs, luncheon meat, and of course bacon.
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W is for Water
What covers over seventy percent of the Earth and up to eighty percent of the human body? Water! Water is also the substance that is found in the solid, liquid, and gas state everywhere you go. Water is the lifeline for every living thing on this planet. Water is a continuous cycle of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Water plays a big part in your health. Your body is anywhere from fifty percent to eighty percent water. To remain hydrated, you will need anywhere from one to seven liters of water a day. This is between a quarter of a gallon to just under two gallons of water a day! Luckily, you are not expected to consumer all of the water you need each day in straight water form. Water can also be found in juices, teas, and other foods.
Food Question: Why Can’t I Gain Weight?
Q: I have always been considered to be underweight for my height and bone structure. I have tried eating fatty foods, high calorie foods, and even tried eating every two hours. Nothing seems to work for me. I know it should not be an issue, but then you are 5’7″ and only weight 103 pounds; it looks like I am sickly. Also, clothing does not fit and I can forget about ever wearing a swimsuit. I want to know, are there healthy foods that can help me gain weight naturally, but do not contain a lot of fat and empty calories?
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V is for Venison
A meat that is growing in popularity in the United States is venison. Many think immediately of deer when they hear the name venison, but that is not always the case. Venison is a very gamey meat and the name comes from a Latin word that means, “to hunt.”
Venison is actually the meat of any game animal, but is now thought of as deer, moose, reindeer, and elk. In southern areas of Africa, the word venison refers to antelopes. It can be served the same way you eat beef. Many hunters get their deer cut into steaks, roasts, jerky, ground, and mined. Because it is a game meat, it has to be prepared differently because it is tough.
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Country Spotlight – Mexico
Mexico is a country full of color and full of life. Mexico brings with it controversy, ancient history, and art. There are over one hundred million residents and Spanish is the native tongue. While many think of Mexico as a dirty country that has many people in need of shelter, Mexico brings a lot to our cooking culture.
The Land
Mexico is the fourteenth largest country in land mass and includes many islands. Because it is so large, there are very diverse cultures depending on the area you live in. In addition, Mexico is like the United States, as it is known as the United Mexican States.
U is for Upside-Down Cake
One of the most classic American desserts is the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. Did you know the first upside-down cake was not pineapple at all? Pineapples were not around when the concept of upside-down cakes came about, however, cherries and apples were!
What exactly is an upside-down cake? It is exactly what it sounds like; a cake served upside-down so that the fruit and sugary glaze is on top dripping over the cake. Even though Dole is accredited to the popularity of the upside-down cake with a pineapple recipe contest, it is unknown how long ago this cake dates back.
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T is for Tomatoes
They can be found diced, chopped, stewed, whole, fresh, and even sun-dried, tomatoes are an extremely versatile fruit. They are part of the nightshade family and are the only botanical fruit that is considered a vegetable for cooking purposes.
History
Tomatoes can be found in yellow and red, from cherry size to large and round. They are native to South America, but it is unknown when they were first domesticated. The name came from a Nahuatl word that means, “swelling fruit.” Aztecs would use the tomato in their cooking, as they believed those who witnessed someone eating the seeds were blessed with divine powers.
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Who Knew? Your Craving for Late Night Junk is Your Brain’s Fault
How many times have you been up late working, watching TV, or just hanging out with friend then have gotten a strong craving for junk food? Just the thought of a candy bar, bag of chips, or a big juicy fast food burger made your mouth water. Most everyone has been there at some point, especially college students and new parents. Well, there are recent studies showing a brain response to sugary and fatty foods after being sleep deprived. They found a connection between the craving and a lack of sleep.
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Friday Recipe: Personal Pan Pizza
Long work weeks tend to lead to consuming fast food on the weekends. It is easy to get home on Friday evening, change into loungewear, and order a delivery pizza. Pizza is a favorite family meal because you do not have to fight with the children to eat it, and it is very filling. Luckily, pizzas are also very easy to eat at home, and with making mini pizzas, you can let children make their own.
Ingredients You Will Need
Cheese – we like the cheese blends
Toppings – pepperoni, veggies, hamburger, onions, mushrooms, and the list goes on.
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