Slow Cooker Recipe Index
Slow Cooker Recipes from the Recipes-4U Cookbook
You can now save money on over priced recipe books or costly meals in swanky restaurants, just locate and print out the recipe that take your fancy and you will soon be cooking good food to delight your friends in the comfort of your own home
Food Tips of the Week
Losing weight
Rather than thinking about which food types you really should leave out of your meal plan, focus on the nutritionally sound foods that you are able to introduce to your meal plan. If you manage to inject some nourishing grains and vegetables into your daily routine, you'll soon see that stop feeling hungry and have a significantl;y decreased risk of giving in to those damaging midday snacks.
The case against low carb diets
Its all the rage, but it is really safe for you?
Cutting out carbs might mean missing out on essential nutrients from healthy foods which must be part of any sensible diet, especially those provied by grains, vegetables and fruits.
Scientific studies over the last few years have illustrated that eating excess animal fats can lead to greater risk of cancer, heart problems and other serious conditions.
Foods high in flavonoids
(inlcudes lettuce, kale, kidney bean and chamomile)
The compounds known as flavonoids which exist in these fruits and vegetables are believed to be good in helping to prevent cancer.
Nutritionalists researching the medical effects of flavonoids believe that they may well also have numerous other health benefits, including, but not limited to, anti-asthma and antiplatelet activities..
A good number are also good for weight loss, so should be included in every weight loss program.
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