Archive for October, 2007.

Pickled Cauliflower

Posted by admin on Oct 26, 2007 under Nutrition, Women's Health

Serve this unique cauliflower side dish with seafood or with Indian entrees.

 

Ingredients

Qty. Measurement Description
2 cup water
1 cup white wine vinegar
1 head cauliflower, trimmed into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt

 

Cook:45 Min (cooking time)Preparation

  1. Combine the water and vinegar in a saucepan. Stir in the cauliflower. Stir in the turmeric, pepper flakes, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 12 minutes.
  2. Transfer the cauliflower and its liquid to a stainless steel bowl. Place the bowl in a larger bowl of ice water and allow to cool.

Nutritional Analysis

Number of Servings: 4
calories 24
protein g
fat g
carbohydrate 5 g
sodium 292 mg
cholesterol mg

Technorati Profile

Health Tip: If You Have Seizures

Posted by admin on Oct 24, 2007 under Diet Tips, Health

Seizures are triggered by abnormal electrical signals in the brain. People may have seizures because of an injury, a disease or condition, or less often, due to substance or alcohol abuse.People who have seizures may keep in mind the following precautions, courtesy of the University of Michigan Health System:

  • Take all prescription medications and follow all precautions as directed by your doctor.
  • Maintain a healthy lifestyle with a well-balanced diet, regular exercise and plenty of sleep.
  • In case of emergency, always wear a medical ID bracelet that identifies you as someone who has seizures.
  • If your seizures are not well controlled, avoid high-risk sports like scuba diving or skiing.
  • Avoid jobs that could endanger your health if you have a seizure, such operating heavy machinery.

Sharper and Quicker Than a Knife- Food Choppers

Posted by network on Oct 19, 2007 under Health

Food choppers not only cut the food, but they cut the work in half. It almost seems that it takes more time to place the food in your chopper and to remove it than it does for the chopper to dice away. These handy little gadgets are nice to team up with a few gourmet items in an attractive basket for a housewarming gift, bridal shower gift, or even a birthday gift for the chef of the house!