Sunflower seeds for health

Sunflower seeds are a gift to our health. Not only do these lovely items taste wonderful, they are also hunger busters and energy boosters. They are packed with magnesium and as such are nature's soothers.

Not sure how to add them to your diet? Add some to your muesli in the morning or toast and add to salads, curries and tomato dishes, or simply eat by the handful!

Seeds also have a natural fat taht is very good for your health.

Read on for more information on just how good these little beauties really are:
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/418057_sunflower-seeds-for-health

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

Beautiful Beetroot

Beetroot isn’t just a vibrant, tasty food, it’s also extremely good for you.
This gem of a vegetable is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are unique to the beetroot family.

Even in a jar, pickled, this lovely source of goodness will benefit you served as it is.

Have a look at this article for the skinny: http://health.wikinut.com/Beetroot-%E2%80%93-a-dietary-must-have/1uvflasd/

Steaks can be healthy!!

Despite popular belief, a steak is occasionally good for you! Lean red meet contains a good dose of protein, selenium, zinc, iron, Vit B12, phosphorous and antioxidants.

Actually, the type of protein in lean beef helps protect your heart and colon, as well as maintaining bone density (especially in older men).

The zinc content is also good for your immune system, and especially in preventing ear infections.

I don't want to sing its praises too high, as many would use this as an excuse to have that quarter pounder. We are talking about lean beef, like this marinade here:
http://www.bukisa.com/articles/442111_a-no-1-steak-and-steak-marinade

Everything in moderation, my mum used to say, and she wasn't wrong. A little of what you like is very good for you. Too much, and that's when issues arise.

Another recipe for you: http://www.bukisa.com/how-to/make-a-tasty-inexpensive-beef-stew

Good eating :D

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

The Super Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato is a super food. it is packed with nutrients that benefit your body in a variety of ways, including boosting the immune system, an essential in the winter months.

Eating seasonally means you get the right balance of nutrients at the right time of year, maximising your own immune system as you do. Sweet potatoes are an Autumn/Winter vegetable.

These potatoes are one of the best low fat forms of Vitamins C & E, essential for skin and hair health. The are packed with antioxidants, fibre, potassium, calcium and folic acid.

This essentially means that they are great for keeping skin looking younger for longer, protect against acne (they are excellent for your circulatory system), as well as eczema and psorisis, keep your digestive tract healthy (easing constipation), the are also excellent for your heart, having cholesterol lowering properties, blood pressure balancing properties (preventing narrowing of blood vessels), balance blood sugar levels and are generally very kind to your heart.

They truly are a super food. Want to add more to your diet? How about a sweet potato mash? Or roast them, chip them or make a wonderful spicy soup out of them:
http://www.wikinut.com/sweet-potato-soup-recipe/1lblwn4f/12h2vpvq/

On another note, I have written 3 books. 2 are part of a series set in Scoltand about the Sidhe, fairy folk. Available on kindle and in paperback:

The Island of the Mist is book 2

The Stone in the Sword is book 1

The 3rd book is an adult, sexy witchy werewolf/vampire story set in New York and featuring a strong female lead character, again available in kindle and paperback formats:

The Wolf, the Witch and the Coffin

New Year, New Beginnings

It’s that time of year, when we make resolutions we almost never keep, when we set ourselves up for that big fall, and then binge when we can’t reach ridiculous goals.
This blog is about food and health. Specifically nutritional health, with recipes, mostly decent recipes but with the odd indulgence along the way.

It is in trying to be virtuously good that we fall into binging habits. This is why a little of what we fancy (and the key is a little) does us wonders.

I am happy to receive your comments and tips. Together, 2011 could be the best, and healthiest year yet!

To get us all started, here is an article on losing weight in a healthy manner.
http://www.wikinut.com/weight-loss-the-natural%2c-healthy-way/10oubb-e/fl_xz4if/