Kita biasa dengar garam halus dan garam kasar sahaja kan?
Sebenarnya ada
beberapa jenis garam lain yang turut digunakan dalam penyediaan makanan. Dan
kalau anda perlu tahu, semua jenis garam mempunyai kandungan sodium yang hampir
sama. Tak kisahlah garam apa yang digunakan dalam masakan, yang penting adalah
kuantiti yang digunakan.
Kandungan garam yang tinggi boleh menyebabkan pelbagai
komplikasi kesihatan kepada diri anda.
While excusing yourself from sugary celebrations is no fun, neither is
dealing with a post-sugar-binge hangover. And on top of it, the more
sugar you eat, the more you crave - it can take a few days to weeks to
get over an addiction to refined sugar once you start. Not only that,
but studies have shown that eating too much refined sugar can speed up
your body's aging process. If you know you can't resist sweet
temptations, read on to learn nutritionist-approved strategies that will
keep you on the right track.
Choose wisely: If
you're going to indulge, go for seasonal sweets that you know you can't
get when it's not the holidays. "You can have chocolate any time of the
year," says registered dietitian, nutritionist, and Academy of Nutrition
and Dietetics spokesperson Tamara Melton. Go for a seasonal dessert you
crave all year, like a treat from an ice cream truck in the Summer or
pumpkin pie in the Fall. Just remember that just because these treats
are only available for a limited time doesn't mean you should go
overboard. Practice portion control by having a plan, Tamara advises.
Think positive:
Set yourself up for success by telling yourself that you got this.
"Words are powerful," says Kathie Dolgin, author of Sugar Savvy
Solution: Kick Your Sugar Addiction for Life and Get Healthy. "If you
think resisting sugar is going to be hard, it will be hard. Change that
negative self-talk if you are going to take control of your diet and
your health. Believe you can do this!"
Not being hungry is key:
Don't want to chow down on the entire candy bowl? Set yourself up for
success by eating a balanced meal or snack every three to four hours,
Tamara says. Simone Gloger, a registered nutritionist and Dukan Diet
nutritionist, recommends three protein-rich meals and two protein-rich
snacks every day to help you resist cravings. "I usually pack my lunch
and snacks each day so I don't give into the temptation that is all
around me," Simone says.
Know that cravings might be something else:
Before you reach for that peanut butter cup, think about what you
really need. "People mistake thirst for hunger or cravings," Kathie
says. "That dip in energy that sends you hunting for a snack is often
just a sign of dehydration. So hydrate and hydrate and drink water, not
juice or soda." Kathie recommends spa water - water infused with your
favorite fruits - to hit sugar cravings the natural way. If you are
craving a treat, opt for a small piece of dark chocolate or a
single-serving yogurt that comes with sweet mix-ins like chocolate or
granola, Tamara advises.
Don't dwell: Tried
your best, but couldn't resist the siren song of holiday treats? Don't
beat yourself up about it. "Forgive yourself and get back on track,"
Kathie says. "Forgiving and being kind to others (as well as yourself!)
boosts self-esteem and gratitude for what you have (thus combating the
negative self-talk that can send you running for the cookie jar) and
gives you the same endorphin rush as sugar." Afterward, make sure your
next meal is only when you are hungry, Tamara says. "Resolve to eat
healthier at your next meal, then load up on plenty of fiber-rich foods
like fruits, vegetables, whole grains. Be sure to also include lean
sources of protein, which help to keep you satisfied."
Lama dah tak mencoret dari hati ke hati. Ni asyik 'copy&paste' je dari artikel lain. Dengan kredit sekali ya...
Dalam lama-lama mendiamkan diri, saya tengah mempersiapkan diri dengan ilmu seni.. Iaitu seni mengait krusye a.k.a crochet. Krusye ni bukanlah benda baru bagi saya. Arwah mak saya merupakan seorang yang ahli dalam seni krusye. Sayangnya, saya tidak berkesempatan untuk mempelajari seni krusye dari arwah mak. Melihat beliau mengait begitu mempesonakan... Cia cia cia... Tapi sayangnya arwah mak semacam tidak menggalakkan kami, anak-anaknya untuk mengikut jejak seni ini. Bahkan pantang kami mengusik sedikit mesin jahit beliau(yalah kekadang saya terpaksa menjahit sendiri kain tetas)..
Jadi, untuk meneruskan legasi seni krusye ini, saya dengan semangatnya belajar sendiri. Namun pada permulaannya, bukan suatu yang mudah kalau cakap saja tapi pelaksanaannya tak sungguh-sungguh. Mula-mula beli buku seni mengait, terbitan Karangkraf.
Namun, kalau baca saja, tak gunalah kan. Siap beli 1 hook dengan benangnya. Tapi faham buat 1 benda je dari buku ni, buat tali air (chain)... Dah tu, nak sambung lain, tak faham dan tutup buku.. Dan buku ni kemudiannya diperap sahaja. Masa tu dalam tahun 2008.
Minat ni makin membara sejak dari tahun lepas. Oklah kalau buku tak jalan, kita cuba cara lain. Belajar dari orang. Namun, orang yang pro dulu-dulu dah tak reti mengait lagi, mata tak terang dah nak mengait. Last option, Youtube. Kalau dulu anak bos saya kalau nak buat sesuatu, dia akan tengok Youtube dulu dan kemudian cuba. So, krusye pun sama. Sekali search video tutorial asas krusye, masha Allah, punyalah banyak. Kebanyakannya matsaleh punya tutorial, sungguh details dan senang.
Banyak-banyak video tutorial ni, saya 'berguru' asas krusye dari satu channel ni.; Youtube Crochet Guru
So, dari sini mempembelajaran bermula dari asas, tali air(chain), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), half-double crochet (hdc) dan treble crochet (tr). Kemudian berkembang ngan kaedah-kaedah lain.
Alhamdulillah, ada ilmu asas, maka mulalah ngan projek-projek seni krusye... Dari senang dan sederhana..
Insha Allah ada masa, di hari lain saya akan tunjukkan hasil latih tangan saya sebelum ini...
Not everything is meant to be reheated and consumed. Here are some of
those foods and why you should refrain from giving them a second go in
the oven, on the stove or in the microwave.
1. Celery
It's high nitrate content can become toxic if you heat it the second time.
2. Chicken
With its high protein content, chicken can cause several digestive
problems if you reheat it after a day or two. The best way to consume
stored chicken is to put it in a cold salad or a sandwich.
3. Spinach
Spinach, like a number of leafy greens, is rich in iron and full of
nitrates. If reheated, these nitrates can convert into nitrites and
other carcinogens.
4. Eggs
This protein rich morning staple should not be exposed to heat over and
over again. Reheating eggs at high temperatures can cause them to become
toxic and wreak havoc in your digestive system.
5. Mushrooms
This food should be ideally consumed the same day due to their complex
protein composition. Before you cook mushrooms, take the exact amount
you think you can finish the same day.
6. Rice
According to the Food Standards Agency,
eating rice stored at room temperature can give you food poisoning
because of the spores of bacteria present in rice which are still
present even after reheating.
7. Turnips
Turnips are a common ingredient in soups and stews. Due to their high
amount of nitrates, reheating the vegetable is not advisable, as it can
become toxic.
8. Oils
Oils such as grape seed, walnut, avocado, hazelnut and flaxseed have
very low smoke points. So, when you reheat them, they become rancid.
Avoid using them as your cooking oil and sprinkle them onto your dish at
the end to enhance taste.
9. Beets
Beets are rich in nitrates, just like spinach. Reheating beets can cause
a lot of trouble, so it's best to eat them cold if there are any
leftovers.
10. Butter Lettuce
This green leafy vegetable is best when eaten raw. Cook it if you must,
but never reheat butter lettuce, as the high amount of nitrates can
cause food poisoning.
11. Potatoes
Potatoes are nutritious, but they lose their nutritional value if you
let them stand at room temperature for long. They can actually become
toxic and cause illnesses, such as food poisoning.
