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Orthorexia: obsessed with healthy eating?

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Body confidence

A few months ago I took an online course at Be Nourished, on Body Trust. It greatly affected my thinking about my body, weight, diet, exercise. He had gotten quite fat by 40 and no matter what he did, nothing would change him. But in the process I learned a lot about nutrition and exercise.

I felt a lot of shame about my weight and the way I looked, and it really affected my ability to be in the world and be seen. My thoughts for the day were focused on exercise and walking as many steps as I could. I had a Fitbit and Fitbit Scales, and I was constantly thinking about food, exercise, and how to reduce my weight. I hated looking in the mirror and felt like I wasn’t doing enough to lose weight.

I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism in 2016 and had to undergo 6 week blood tests for my thyroid and liver. Two of my liver tests showed that my enzymes were elevated.

When I participated in the Body Trust course, I came to see how my relationship with my body was really controlling. One of the memes they have on their site is “We cannot hate ourselves in a version of ourselves that we can love.” The shame I felt was because we live in a phobic fat society, and we believe that we can diet to lose weight and be the size we want, AND at the same time have a loving relationship with our bodies. We can not.

Fat shaming

We are not the problem, our society has dysfunctional values ​​and it leads us to believe that we can control our weight, if we apply ourselves in the right way.

I wanted to fit in so I wouldn’t feel ashamed. I wanted to be invisible and not stand out, and being overweight made me feel like I was standing out too much. I thought it was attracting too much negative attention.

Healthy nutrition

He knew a lot about food. I tried many diets, which seemed to focus on healthy eating. Wheat Belly Diet, Paleo, Plant Paradox, eat right for your blood type. I tried them all. Nothing made a difference, but I told myself that I was eating healthy, so I must have a slow metabolism, or is it my thyroid that affects my weight, or its high cortisol level from the stress of earthquakes.

I had very good self-control. He couldn’t go sugar-free, wheat-free, gluten-free, and he was always trying a new way of eating, or importing food from abroad, or trying to trace ingredients across the country. It had tons and tons of vitamins and supplements. My body was like an obsession, wanting to change it, to control it through what I ate and how I moved.

Orthorexia

Orthorexia is the other end of the spectrum for eating disorders. It is an obsession with healthy eating. It can be virtuous and elitist and put anyone who doesn’t eat healthy to shame. It’s very covert because it seems like you’re taking really good care of yourself. I told myself that I was keeping up with the trends, the different chefs writing healthy cookbooks. I was optimizing my health. I pushed myself A LOT to eat perfect. My best friend had died of pancreatic cancer and that scared the hell out of me. I gave food a lot of power to hurt me and I was very rigid about what I ate.

In fact, I think the way I was eating contributed to my thyroid condition, I’ve since read that lowering carbs can throw the thyroid out of balance.

Control

In the course I learned everything about how to eliminate the shame of eating, my obsession with my size and weight. I realized that I was also becoming obsessed with exercise in an unhealthy way. I sold my bit and my scales. I was very afraid to stop thinking about exercise and food. I was afraid of becoming a lazy fat man, who would eat anything in sight, who would have no self-control.

But in fact, the problem was self-control. It was all based on fear and it was very rigid. When you restrict your food intake, and that may even be eating rigid and healthy, then your body goes into survival mode, and part of that is your brain starts obsessing over food and all those foods that you start craving. . It makes sure you survive and start eating more than a restricted diet.

Intuitive feeding

Intuitive eating is where you trust your body to guide you to what you eat. All foods have the same value, you can eat what you want whenever you want. And you can eat for emotional reasons. You guessed it, I ate all the things that I had denied myself, it was amazing. And I was so satisfied. So satiated. In fact, I ate much less food because I was satisfied because I ate what I wanted. I wasn’t trying to fill up on something I didn’t want, but I think I should eat.

Then the pendulum swung the other way. Then slowly it started to go back to half. I started to see that I didn’t like eating ice cream, it made me feel sluggish and slimy. That I did not like to eat so much sugar, that it did not attract me so much. That I wanted to exercise more naturally, instead of working with a machine.

Liberty

I went for a blood test and lo and behold, my liver enzymes were in range. I started to focus on other things because my thoughts were not focused on thinking about food and exercise and controlling my body. I got a new haircut and went shopping for reading glasses, all the things I was too scared to do because I didn’t want to think about my body and how I looked.

Now I feel much more comfortable talking to people and I don’t feel self-conscious about my weight. Before I was obsessed with how big my belly was, but now I don’t even think about it. I don’t know how much I weigh and I don’t feel ashamed.

One important thing that really affected my relationship with food was learning that when we feel pleasure from eating, we will absorb more nutrients. So all that stuffing your nose to eat beans made no difference.

The intelligence of our body is much wiser than we are, so it is time to listen to our body and trust it.

Technology

The compilation of my dream gaming laptop

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Until a couple of years ago, I would never recommend gaming on a laptop. The costs of a top-of-the-line laptop were very high and even then, the performance was nowhere near a gaming PC. But times have changed, hardware engineers have managed to miniaturize the latest technologies, and costs have plummeted. So if I were to put together the gaming laptop of my dreams, what would I put in it?

Processor: You should look for one of Intel’s multiprocessor chips. Right now, the most powerful is the Intel Core 2 Extreme quad-core processor. It has 12 MB of total L2 cache and a 1600 MHz FSB.

Screen: Laptop screens vary between 14 and 17 inches. For a gaming laptop, you want a 17-inch screen with a high definition of around 12,000 pixels.

Graphic card: NVidia makes the best gaming graphics cards for laptops. You can check the NVidia site to see what’s out there. Currently, its best card is the GeForce 9800M GT in a dual-GPU SLI configuration. It has 1GB of dedicated memory and supports DirectX 10.

Memory: 4 Gig of DDR2 memory. It doesn’t make sense to have more memory than that, right now.

Gaming mouse: Touchpads are horrible to play with. I recommend a gaming mouse like my favorite, the Razer Lachesis, or a gamepad if you prefer one of those.

DVD / Blu-ray Disc Player: With this equipment you can enjoy high definition blu-ray discs, so you should get a player that can handle them. Also get one that can read double-layer DVDs. Double-layer DVDs contain twice as much data as older DVDs.

The hard drive: I would go with a 7200RPM 250GB SATA with NCQ. If you need more disk space, I would add another 250GB drive. Now I know some guys would say, go for the 1TB drive, while others will recommend a solid state drive. The problem with larger drives is that you can’t get the same RPM, which makes them slower. Solid state drives are more stable, but I don’t think the technology is as fast as conventional drives yet.

Operating system: You must have Windows Vista.

With this build, you can easily handle games that bring even the best gaming PCs to their knees.

Home Kitchen

A simple remodel with kitchen cabinet knobs

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One of the easiest ways to give your home a new look is to change the hardware on your kitchen and even bathroom cabinets. It is one of the least expensive remodels you can do and it can be done in a weekend.

It is also relatively easy. To do a weekend kitchen cabinet knob remodel, you need to do your homework first. For example, you want your knobs to match your existing or planned home décor. If you have a country kitchen, you might want to go with some glass knobs for a retro, farmhouse look, or blue and white porcelain for a French country look. Or you can go for something that suits your passions. If you have a garden-themed kitchen, for example, consider using kitchen cabinet knobs for fruit and vegetable shaped kitchen cabinets or even garden implements.

In recent years, manufacturers have produced a wide variety of knobs, both in more traditional and highly unique styles. If you want to go more traditional, you can think about matching your knobs to the colors of your countertops or the metal of your fixtures, appliances, or range hood.

You can also choose to go with the period in which your cooking was done. For example, if you have a Victorian home, you may want to choose the matching kitchen cabinet knobs that were in use at the time. You can buy real old knobs, but it may be cheaper for you to buy new reproductions.

As you can see, there is nothing right or wrong when it comes to choosing new knobs. You are only limited by your imagination and your budget. Knobs range in price from less than a dollar a piece to $ 10 or more, depending on style, make, and materials.

Replacing the knobs is easy.

Remove the old knobs and pull with a screwdriver. You will first have to empty your drawers. If the area of ​​the cabinet that was around the knob is dirty, clean it while you have the knobs off or plan to buy back plates to cover any scratches, dents, or stains that you can’t remove with a good cleaning.

If you are just replacing the knobs with new kitchen cabinet knobs, it should be a simple matter. If you are replacing pulls with kitchen cabinet knobs, you may need to do additional work, filling in the two holes that were used for a pull, and then drilling a new hole for the single knob. The best way to do this is to make a master template for placing a knob on the drawers. Make a drawer, make the template based on that drawer, and then use it for the others. This will help ensure that the hole is in the same place and at the same height on each front of the cabinet drawers.

Remember that if you use back plates with the knobs, you may need slightly longer screws than the ones that come with the knobs.

If you are replacing the knobs on your kitchen cabinet, you will probably have to replace the hinges and other accessories as well. If you are using the same finish (i.e. the old knobs and hinges were brass, as were the new knobs), you may be able to get away with not replacing them.

If you are on a budget, you may want to buy only kitchen cabinet knobs that have the same finish as the rest of the cabinet hardware. This will allow you to do the entire kitchen in one weekend while saving some money that you would have spent on new hinges for each cabinet in the room.

With the resale value of flat homes, remodeling the kitchen is an easy way to make the home you once hoped you could sell feel like home again and with the right knobs, even feel a bit like a new home.

Auto

Ford C-MAX delivers 47 MPG

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The Ford C-Max is a completely new hybrid vehicle for the American market. Introduced for the 2013 model year, C-Max offers 47 mpg. That figure remains constant for city and highway driving, delivering one of the most efficient vehicles on the road that is not an electric vehicle. Unlike an electric vehicle, C-Max is not restricted by limited electric range. Instead, this capable 5-passenger multipurpose vehicle offers drivers exceptional range and the ability to keep driving after a quick stop at a gas station.

New model

The name C-Max is familiar to European Ford enthusiasts. Unlike the American version, that vehicle only runs on gasoline and diesel engines, while the North American market gets a hybrid. C-Max replaces the Ford Escape Hybrid, a compact crossover SUV that was discontinued after the 2012 model year. Both the C-Max and the new Escape ride on Ford’s C-segment platform that also powers the Ford Focus, a compact car. .

Built at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, the 2013 Ford C-Max is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine powered by the efficient Atkinson cycle. This engine has an aluminum head-and-block construction and has a 12.3-to-1 compression ratio. It generates 141 horsepower and 129 pound-feet of torque. When combined with its electric battery, it offers 188 net horsepower. Ford uses a hybrid power-split transaxle to drive the wheels on this vehicle.

Battery system

Like many of today’s hybrid vehicles, the Ford C-Max uses a lithium-ion battery system to store energy. This vehicle makes use of regenerative braking and its gasoline engine to supply the juice necessary to supply power to the battery system.

Ford equips the C-Max with a 13.5-gallon fuel tank. That gives this vehicle a range of 634 miles, putting a lot of distance between service station visits. C-Max takes regular grade gasoline and can get you from Denver to Kansas City with one tank of fuel.

Model highlights

The front-wheel drive Ford C-Max comes equipped with seven airbags, including a driver’s knee airbag. This vehicle features roll stability control and is equipped with SYNC with MyFordTouch, allowing drivers to voice control their phone, the navigation system, as well as the entertainment and climate controls. Active Parking Assist makes parallel parking a breeze as C-Max guides you to your parking spot.

Priced at $ 25,200, this model achieves best-in-class fuel economy, beating the Toyota Prius V by 5 mpg. Its lightweight lithium-ion battery system is smaller and lighter than previous generation systems, allowing owners to achieve unprecedented fuel savings.

Digital Marketing

How to preserve and store your shoes

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You can make your shoes last for months after you buy them by taking steps to help preserve them. It takes some time but it’s worth it. There are shoes with different materials that will need different ways of caring for them but they will look as if you had bought them the day before and will help you keep them for longer. There are a couple of household supplies that you can use and some products that you must buy. I’ve seen YouTube videos of people making potions, as I like to call them, when they mix a lot of ingredients to make the same solution that an item may already have in store. I don’t like this because it is time consuming and may not work as well as products offered on store shelves. I think white shoes are the hardest to keep clean, for obvious reasons, and there are times when the weather can be bad and you shouldn’t wear them, but there are also products that help keep them crisp and clean. There are also products that help prevent shoes from wrinkling where the foot naturally bends forward.

Let’s start with how you can help preserve even before wearing the shoe. You can buy shoe braids to help the shoe hold its shape and so they don’t lose their shape over time when you’re not wearing them. You can easily find them online for little money or go to a shoe store. I also found them at IKEA. I also like to keep the shoe box, but some people dispose of them and put them in clear plastic containers. This helps keep them clean and dust-free when in storage and you can easily see where the pair of shoes is, rather than in a box, if you can’t remember the name of the shoe. When buying a shoe, especially one with leather material, at the cash register or in the store they usually have ForceFields. ForceFields prevent wrinkles where your foot buckles in the front. These help tremendously because leather shoes tend to wrinkle much more easily over time than other materials. These take up quite a bit of space in the shoe, so I would suggest maybe half that so you don’t feel uncomfortable walking around with extra padding in the shoe. I know this from experience because I made the mistake of buying my usual shoe size and wearing the ForceFields and it was uncomfortable to even walk a couple of steps. I had to loosen the laces and that still wasn’t enough to make me comfortable.

In addition, you should also consider buying a soft brush and a hard brush, for different materials. Materials like PrimeKnit by Adidas NMD need a soft brush because the texture is extremely delicate and you can ruin it if you use a hard brush. Another problem you may encounter, if you have a sweaty foot, is that the shoe may start to smell a little funny. Therefore, it is important to buy shoes that help your foot breathe, but there are ways to help prevent the odor from getting into your shoes. You can start by removing the soles and putting a fragrance on them. You can also find a product like this in the shoe store. This is important because you don’t want to walk and your shoes smell like locker room. Also, one way to protect your shoes if you know you will be walking on dirt or in the rain is to buy Crep shoe cleaner. This will help any type of material to repel any liquid and will help prevent stains on your shoes because it is an invisible coat. Again, they usually have them in the store when you buy your shoes. They work very well with soft and delicate materials because they need the utmost care, as anything will make them dirty. Another product that can help keep your shoes clean is Jason Markk Shoe Cleaner. It is a liquid solution that you put in a bowl with water and stir it until it is mixed. You then dip the brush into the solution and once you start brushing the shoe, a white foam is created which helps to clean the shoe. This was the first cleaner I ever bought for my shoes and I have been buying it repeatedly because it has helped me save so many pairs of sneakers. In addition to storing them, you should keep your shoes out of sunlight and if you don’t want to leave them in their boxes or in plastic containers, make sure they have enough space for them to breathe. Not having enough space between your shoes will cause them to lose their shape as I mentioned, and you will have to spend more money in the future to help restore them, so why not start all over again. Also, after using your shoes you should clean them, do not wait until they get very dirty to clean them. A light cleaning before storage can also go a long way in increasing their shelf life. If you wait until they are completely dirty, there may be stains that have already settled deep into the material and will be difficult to remove or immovable.

All the products I have mentioned cost no more than $ 10 and will help you keep your shoes for much longer. On the other hand, you can also make these solutions at home, but be careful because they may not work as well. If you go this route, watch YouTube videos before how other people have used them, how they did it, and how their shoes came out. All of these steps will help you extend the life of your shoes and keep them looking in tip-top shape.

Relationship

6 ways to choose video games for kids

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Video games are the popular gifts for kids today. As a parent, you need to ensure that the games your children play are fun, affordable, and safe. It is true that video games should not be the main source of entertainment for your children, but playing games from time to time will not hurt. Here are some easy ways to choose the right game. Keep reading to know more.

1. Read reviews

Reading reviews is one of the ways to find the right one. All you have to do is search for the game titles that interest you. These reviews are left by other parents. For example, you can go to Common Sense Media. The reviews will give you a pretty good idea of ​​how suitable a game would be for your kids.

2. Check the rating

Make sure the titles you choose are appropriate for your child’s game. Typically, the ESRB rating system is used to rate games. For example, the rating can be EC or AO. The important thing is to skip the titles that have an “M” rating. In reality, the problem is that these titles can contain inappropriate material, such as strong language, sexual content and intense violence. Apart from this, these products can be too addictive for your children. For example, games in the Call of Duty series may not be a good choice for minors. As for the overall rating, you should choose the ones with higher than average ratings.

3. Choose free games

Your child may be looking for games based on his favorite TV shows. For the most part, these types of titles are free. So money is not an issue, but be sure to consider the ESRB rating. You can find them online on many websites. Therefore, you do not have to go from one store to another.

4. Know the impact of your game

If you want to check the impact of a certain game on your child, a good way to do that is to sit down with your child at the PC. This way, you can easily find out if it is educational or kid-friendly. As soon as you become familiar with a particular title, you can give your child free access to it. However, don’t let your children play all day.

5. Your children’s interests

Do you kids love sports? Maybe they like art and enjoy their favorite morning cartoons. Choosing the right ones will help them develop their skills in that particular sport.

6. Play time

You can let your child play their favorite games, but make sure they don’t spend all their time on a mobile device or PC. They should do their school work on time and do other activities. As a general rule of thumb, about an hour of playtime is sufficient for most children.

If you don’t like technology, choosing the right games can be a challenge for you. However, reading reviews can help you make the selection much easier. Hopefully this article will prove useful to you.

Gaming

Facebook Game – Cafe World Review

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Cafe World is another typical restaurant themed game in which you, as a player, run a restaurant business with your trusted friends and turn it into a successful restaurant and number 1 in the world (Facebook anyway). This game developed by Zynga has some similar themes to Playfish Restaurant City and some twists of its own.

How to play
As the name describes it, Cafe World is all about the restaurant and cafe and as a player you are in charge of running it however you see fit. We start the game with the usual boy or girl gender customization screen. From there, Coffee World Instructor Amelia will walk you through how the game works and what needs to be done to make your coffee work. Cafe World is very straightforward and easy for everyone to follow.

For those who play Restaurant City they may feel a bit out of place when they play Cafe World for the first few minutes. Instead of the usual upgrade dishes, this game has no such options. Instead, the game allows you to prepare your own dishes yourself. For you, the player himself is his own boss and also the chef in his own Café.

The idea sounds a bit interesting for those who want to get into a bit of realism in their game, but once you level up a bit more it can be a bit challenging to click on all 16 burners in your kitchen to try and get your dishes. repeatedly. to cook.

Alright, let’s look at the cooking part. You, as a chef, will have your trusty recipe book with you and within the book you will have some recipes unlocked during game start. From there, you choose the easiest and cheapest foods you can produce. From there, you will continue to prepare your ingredients until the food cooks on the stove. Some foods take a few minutes to cook, while others, depending on the number of products and the cost of making, may take hours or days to prepare. This game focuses on those who want to sit in front of the game for hours or just a few minutes.

The best thing about this game is that if you are the type that hates waiting for food to cook, then all you have to do is collect food from your friends who have posted on their wall. This can save you a lot of time if you are running out of food to serve your customer or dying for quick cash (will be explained in the tutorial)

Once you have prepared the food, you can serve it to the guest. This is where your friends come in. In the world of coffee shops, you really don’t have to go find your waiter / waitress. All you have to do is click on your friends list and simply choose who you want to work for you. Mainly, there are quite limited things you can do with your friends as all they do is serve the food to the customer. You can’t even customize her clothes. I find this quite limited as I want my friends to look their best instead of wearing a simple waiter costume. However, sometimes you find that some of your waiter or waitress dresses are a bit strange, as this is how its owner customizes it and you cannot change it.

Now we also look at your Coffee. The game is very easy to move around and everything is usually automated. All you have to do is bring your workers, prepare your food, and the necessary furniture to serve the food.

Cafe World’s stores and inventory allow players to customize how their Cafe works and how to make it work the way they want it to. From the tables to the chairs and from the decorations on the walls to the floor that customers walk on, everything can be personalized in any way that suits you best. However, there are some limitations in the game engine. I find that after changing the floor tiles, selling the items that are still in your inventory is quite difficult. I can only sell one item at a time! It can be quite troublesome as I have 30 tokens to sell and I have to do it 30 times to get the stock out of my inventory.

However, I do like the upload feature in Cafe World. It used to take more than 5 minutes just to load the game last time as it needs to load all the sprites and texture. Now the game loads faster, but in 3 phases. First, the game will load the engineer; once you’re in the game, the game will load the rest of the textures and layout. This reduces the loading time. I really appreciate how the developers manage to do that.

Once you spend some time playing this game, there are other features in the game that will keep the player busy. Things like getting special spices, helping friends with their mini-quest, or building your special stove that can allow you to prepare your food faster.

Graphic
The game is very nice, it mixes 3D and 2D together. The models of your characters are animated in 3D and the texture is well done. Furniture and decor are also done with care as they look very detailed even when zoomed in (especially food). The movement and animation are quite smooth, but sometimes you will notice that the dishes will fly off the counter and drift onto the table. This is somehow a small bug that I notice very little of.

Dream
Cafe World has nice and very nice music. I couldn’t comment much on the sound system, as it is like any other simulator game that has the same old sound running in a loop.

Conclution
I prefer to enjoy playing this game as it is a taste change compared to Restaurant City, however due to the slight changes in the game it takes some getting used to. However, it is a game worth investing your time in.

I give this game a rating of 3.5 out of 5.

Health Fitness

Some Healthy Weight Loss Lunch Ideas

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For those looking to lose weight, they know that it can be a challenging process. Some struggle to get started, while others struggle to keep up the hard work. They may reach a peak where they are not losing any more weight and are not sure how to increase their progress. Others just don’t know where to start.

The other struggle many have is that during their busy workweek, they simply don’t have time to exercise and cook healthy meals. They end up eating fast food during their quick lunch break, participating in work celebrations where unhealthy treats are handed out, and possibly skipping breakfast to get to work on time.

All of these things are a recipe for weight gain. So what can people do to help them lose weight? The key is to start eating healthy lunches to lose weight and the rest will fall into place. Here are some great lunch recipes for those looking to lose weight.

Lunch ideas

Whether you’re looking for a healthy lunch on the weekends or looking for food to make and take to work for lunch, here are some healthy recipes to try. Not only will they taste great, but they will also help you during your weight loss journey.

Turkey, hummus and avocado wrap

If you’re looking for something quick, start with this delicious Turkey Hummus Avocado Wrap. Use a whole wheat tortilla, as wheat is much better for you than white. Spread with 2-3 tablespoons red pepper hummus. Layer 1/4 sliced ​​avocado, 3 low sodium deli turkey slices, and pickle slices. Roll it up and you’ve got a wrap in just five minutes.

Sweet Tuna Salad

If you love salads or want to try them, making a sweet tuna salad for lunch today is a great option. The sweetness will cover any sugar cravings, the tuna will make you feel full, and the veggies will make you feel energetic. You will combine the following ingredients in a bowl and mix:

  • 3-4 tablespoons sweet seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon mustard and honey
  • 1 can of tuna in water, drained
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • Salt and pepper
  • Optional to add chopped grapes, cucumbers, celery, corn, onions, baby carrots, and dried cranberries.

Once you’ve mixed the ingredients, add them to a bowl of lettuce. You can even put it on a sandwich or pita. Some even pick it up with whole grain crackers. This is a tasty way to eat a healthy lunch.

Turkey chili taco soup

Soup lovers will love this Turkey Chili Taco Soup. It’s a healthy way to eat soup for lunch without all the calories. You may want to cook it the night before and then warm it up at work tomorrow.

You will take a large pot and brown 1 1/3 pounds of 99% lean ground turkey over medium heat. Break it up with a wooden spoon while it cooks. Once fully cooked, add 1 minced bell pepper and a minced onion. Cook for 2-3 more minutes.

Next, you will add 10 ounces of ROTEL tomatoes and green chilies, 15 ounces of drained beans, 15 ounces of canned or frozen corn, thawed and drained, 2 ½ cups of fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth, 1 packet of sodium seasoning for tacos and 16 ounces of fat-free refried beans.

Some people serve the soup with baked tortilla chips and toppings, such as jalapeños, low-fat cheese, low-fat sour cream, onions, and fresh cilantro. What’s great about this dish is that you can freeze it and reheat it for lunches later in the week. This is a super healthy lunch because of all the healthier ingredients chosen to make it.

From salads and soups to sandwiches and wraps, there are many delicious lunch ideas to help you lose weight simply by choosing better ingredients. Try these recipes to get started.

Lifestyle Fashion

Discovering the best of Korean food in New York

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Korean food has always been synonymous with kimchi, bibimbap, and table barbecues. In recent years, Korean culture has been gaining traction throughout New York City. Many Korean restaurants in New York have settled in a small portion of the city called Koreatown. This crowded neighborhood features the best spas, delicious Korean BBQs, and delicious Korean food in New York.

Here you will find authentic Korean food options ranging from fine dining, fast food, casual dining, and the best Korean delivery in New York. Restaurants in K-town have definitely put Korea on the map with their take on traditional food and a modern approach, showcasing their culture on the plate.

If you like karaoke, Koreatown is the place to be. After enjoying a few drinks along with Karaoke, you can enjoy great Korean food at Koreatown restaurants. Many restaurants here have been in business for over a quarter of a century and are where many karaoke-ers go. Some restaurants are open 24 hours a day and serve authentic home-cooked Korean food to their diners.

One of the most famous dishes among the locals here is the Seolleong Tang. It is a delicious bowl of broth, which is made by boiling beef bone for more than twelve hours to extract all the flavor, and is served with noodles and rice. Another delicacy here is Kimchi (spicy pickled cabbage), which is made with high-quality ingredients imported directly from South Korea. You can choose between cabbage and radish kimchi. The famous Korean dish is also incorporated into other dishes such as Kimchi Jeon (vegetarian pancakes), which are a perfect take-out or take-out option.

If you plan to visit this attractive neighborhood anytime soon, start your meal by ordering a glass of soju. Soju is an alcoholic drink of Korean origin that is traditionally made with rice, wheat and barley and is consumed pure. If you are not too adventurous, you can choose from a list of beers or try a ginger ale accompanied by their fried or steamed Mandu Dumplings. These are homemade pork dumplings that pair perfectly with soju, beer, or ginger ale. If you don’t have much of an appetite, you can try the ikura-cured salmon Bibimbap or try a traditional Korean dish called Bulgogi.

Some of the other dishes that are must-have in these Korean restaurants are Bossam and naengmyeon (cold noodles), which are a hit during summers. You can also choose from their pork or beef barbecue dishes. If you have trouble understanding the names of the dishes, ask your server, they will be more than happy to help you and guide you through each dish.

In addition to being open 24/7, many restaurants here offer weekly specials like ‘Happy Hour’ and ‘Taco Tuesday’, which are a treat for most regulars. If you’re lazy to visit this bustling neighborhood, some restaurants here offer an online ordering option. Now you can enjoy delicious Korean food in the comfort of your home with the click of a button. You can browse the menu, select the dishes you like and have it delivered to your doorstep.

Pets

Your new cat: Why are the first 24 hours so important?

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The cage was small, but the people were nice and Tiger felt safe. He was fed, petted, and groomed regularly. Still, he was not at home. Tiger had been “home” and still had vague memories of the woman who had looked after him and the other cats that lived with her.

Then they had brought him to this place, and he had been here so long that he had almost forgotten about the “house” and the woman.

Yet there was uneasiness here, and Tiger felt it. Something was about to happen. Something bad.

Then two humans entered. They put him in a cage with them. He jumped onto the woman’s lap. They put him in a dark place that hit him and pushed him. He heard strange and terrifying noises. He howled and a male voice responded with noises he couldn’t understand.

Then there was light. AND TERROR!

A small hand reached out and tried to grab it. There were people I didn’t know; they all approached him. There was another cat that arched up and spat.

So, horror of horrors …

There was a dog!

Tiger fled. He fled down a long corridor and bolted through the first open door he found. He hid in the darkest place he could find … between soft and hard things that he did not recognize. I hear voices. He heard the dog barking and shuddered. He heard the high-pitched voice of the child and the voice of a woman … which were easier to bear.

He crouched down and remained as invisible and silent as he could get.

Rushed adoption

Staff at animal shelters greet people seeking new pets with joy and suspicion. People walk between the cages, looking at each cat, and the staff expects them to select a cat that has been there for a long time.

But they know what people are looking for; They are looking for kittens, not adult cats.

If there are no kittens, clients will sometimes reluctantly choose an adult cat as a “consolation prize,” pay adoption fees, and take it away …

Only to return the cat two or three days later.

“I’m sorry, but this cat just didn’t work out. We couldn’t fit him into the family.”

Gold…

“This cat is too wild. We need something more tame, something that fits.”

“What happened?” Asks the staff member.

“The cat shot out and hid. It took us three days to find it, and when we finally did, we had to chase it around the house before we caught it. We need something more tame; something that fits better.”

So there are sad returnee stories … but wait, it can be worse for cats adopted in other ways.

“The owner won’t let me keep it, could you take it in?”

People who adopt stray dogs or a friend’s cat often don’t realize the full scope of the things to do for their new cat:

o Prepare your home to receive your cat

o Take care of your cat’s medical needs

o Make sure your other cats have protection against disease.

o Take care of your cat’s physical needs

o Properly introduce your cat to companions, children, and other pets.

And perhaps the most important:

o Prepare for a good relationship with your new cat.

People who have never had cats before don’t really realize what a cat is: a highly intelligent and independent animal that needs love and affection on a daily basis, but is not a dog.

Cats bond with people, just like dogs, but they don’t always bond with the person who has adopted them. They will choose who they like, much to the dismay of the person who “picked them up” in hopes of having acquired a new friend.

This is a very good reason why the first 24 hours are so important. It is during this period that your cat will decide who he wants to bond with.

Unless you know what you are doing, it may not be with you.

Hour

A cat needs to spend time with her. One of the big mistakes busy people make is not realizing that they have busy schedules that don’t allow them to spend enough time with their newly adopted cat.

Ultimately, this could lead to your cat running away. If you don’t have time to spend with your cat, he will not choose your house as “his den.” She will go out in search of another, and soon you could be reporting a “lost cat.”

Or, to your dismay, you will find that the cat you thought would make a loving companion has bonded with another member of your household … someone you had time to spend.

Money

Many people don’t count the cost of having a pet. In their exuberance to adopt a cat, they forget that they don’t have the budget to support her. Belatedly, they discover that they do not have the cash to buy the basic needs of their new feline or to provide him with the medical care he will surely need.

Many people avoid pet health insurance, not realizing that the same things that happen to people happen to cats, and can cost large amounts of money to heal. This can result in the loss of your beloved pet because the price to save it is “too high.”

Medical needs

Some people who adopt stray or friend-owned cats don’t realize the full scope of medical care their new cat needs:

o A complete physical exam

o A complete vaccination regimen

o Spaying or neutering

In particular, that cute kitten you brought home from a friend’s litter will need a long series of vaccinations (along with boosters) that will span a period of a couple of years. You can’t do it all in one day.

Failure to do this will almost certainly spell tragedy in the future. I know. I couldn’t vaccinate one of my kittens. I turned him into an outdoor cat and he died of feline leukemia. The story definitely had a very sad ending …

Your cat’s physical needs

When your cat leaves the crate for the first time, will you be equipped with the essentials?

Or will you find out you need these things later … and bring them in one at a time, after your cat has defecated in the corner, started scratching furniture, or started some other unauthorized behavior that you are not prepared? (And keep in mind, a cat is a very obsessed animal … once it starts doing something, it is very difficult to change it.)

Making sure you have what you need to welcome your new cat is vital … and you should have the basics on hand before you bring him home.

First introductions

So when your cat first comes out of its cage, will it be attacked by everyone in your household at once? And when she does, will she run away in terror, trying to find the safest and darkest corner she can find?

Or will you introduce it gradually … to try to reduce the trauma as much as possible so that you can adjust and feel at home in your new situation?

Your technique for doing this can be a deciding factor in whether or not your cat adjusts to your home immediately, the next day or the next month, or if it runs away from the house altogether.

The days to follow

Do you know how to care for your new cat in the next few days, assuming you handled your first few introductions well? Are you aware of allergies, special foods, bathing, grooming, hairballs, eliminating urine, training and teaching without scaring and alienating her, and a multitude of other situations that cat owners struggle with on a daily basis? Do you know the dangers of letting it become a cat outdoors?

To be prepared

As you’ve often heard, ‘grooming is the key to success’, and nowhere is this applied more appropriately than when owning a cat. If you’re prepared, your adoption will likely go smoothly.

I say probably because every cat is different. Even with the best preparation by a knowledgeable owner, a cat may want to hide for a while. And if you find out that’s the case …

You need to know what to do.

The key

So that’s why I wrote my book, “Your New Cat’s First 24 Hours”, http://www.yourcatsecrets.com, to give you everything you need to know and have, not just to prepare for your new cat and introduce her to her house, but to understand her and take care of her in the following days.

I have to say it again: preparation … and knowledge … is the key. When you decide to adopt, I hope you are not in a rush.

Hope you do it with knowledge and understanding.