So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Tips On Better Nutrition With Low Glycemic Snacks

By Jerri Perry


Adults and kids have low glycemic snacks for different reasons. Some individuals must do so due to state of health. Others are trying to keep off or lose additional weight so they eat in this way to achieve their goals. Food such as this is slowly digested by the body and leaves you feeling satisfied for a longer period of time.

Hunger is a direct contributor to weight gain, especially when people not eat healthily at mealtimes. Persons who consume foods like potato chips or bread find that they become hungry much faster than when they eat foods such as yams or potatoes. This is because the latter has a lower GI. Heavily processed carbohydrates sometimes seem to pass through the body in less time than it takes to make hamburgers.

A snack that takes a long time to be digested is perfect for a quick nibble. It leaves you feeling fuller and allows you to make it to to a full meal without adding a significant amount of calories to your daily intake. People who are watching their weight or are on strict caloric regimes because of athletic activities need to have handy items such as these available.

A spicy seed dish is a combination that serves as a great pick me up. The body will get essential fatty acids and lots of other vital nutrients. Pumpkin seeds, toasted sunflowers and flax are crunchy and tasty. Add spices such as soya sauce and salt for additional flavor. Cumin and cayenne will give it zest and heat.

Spiced apple crisps and other dried fruit are another good way to keep your stomach feeling full. You can easily make these at home in your oven. Slice apples thinly and add a little cinnamon powder to them to bring out the flavor. Spread them out on a baking tray and leave them in your oven for about an hour. Remove them when the slices have dried out and are golden brown.

Some people want low glycemic snacks because they are beneficial to them but they cannot spend time making them at home. Good online stores that specialize in healthy foods will comes in handy in these situations. They may allow you to buy in bulk, or like brick and mortar shops in this category, offer discounts.

Look out for high fiber foods that lack added sugar. Nuts, hummus, cheese and spicy nuts are good choices. While some are appropriate for almost everyone, there are others that will not suit individuals with nut allergies or those who refrain from consuming animal based products. Sliced fruit, roasted vegetables, celery sticks and nut butter are good vegan alternatives.

Diabetics and people with other health conditions have low glycemic snacks like edamame, boiled eggs, cheese, hummus and nut nutrition bars. This helps them to keep their blood sugar stable and also helps individuals who are interested in keeping their weight steady too. Adults and children can select healthy foods that meet their nutritional needs and allow them to feel more energized throughout the day.




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