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Great Healthy Lunch Ideas   

by Sylvia J Patterson

For busy moms, finding ideas for healthy lunches that their kids will actually eat can be a monumental task. Do you open your kids' lunch boxes at the end of the day only to find half of the food uneaten and some of it untouched? Do you field regular complaints from your kids about the lack of variety in the lunches you pack? If this has happened to you âEUR" and we're willing to bet it has âEUR" you may be at a loss for new lunch ideas that still provide the nutrition your kids' growing bodies need. Below, Pita Jungle, a healthy restaurant in Arizona and Southern California, offers some great healthy lunch ideas to help your kids eat better âEUR" and enjoy doing it.

Wrap it Up

Are your kids complaining about eating the same old sandwiches day after day? Mix it up with a lunch wrap! Whether it's peanut butter and jelly, deli meat or egg salad, you can spruce up that boring old sandwich by placing it in a whole wheat tortilla or pita instead.

Pack D-I-Y Dishes

Kids like to do things themselves âEUR" and preparing their own meals is no exception. Why not give them a do-it-yourself lunch that they can build on their own? Whether it's tacos, a wrap or a sandwich, your kids will be more likely to eat their lunch if you allow them to assemble it themselves. Try packing separate containers of meat, veggies and sauces to let them create their own masterpiece! This is one idea for healthy lunches your kids are sure to enjoy.

Skip the Chips

When you pack potato chips and cookies in your kids' lunches, they will get eaten. For a healthier lunch option, however, give them side dishes like fresh veggies, cheese cubes and fruit leathers instead. Choosing healthier sides helps to ensure your kids get the nutrition they need to stay focused all day long.

Don't Drop the Ball When Dining Out

Looking for lunch ideas that are healthy when dining out or ordering food to go? Simply take your kids to Pita Jungle for a healthy and delicious lunch they will enjoy. Pita Jungle offers a kids' menu that even the most picky eaters are sure to love. Your child can choose one menu item from each of the following food groups:

• Protein: Turkey, chicken, hummus, lentils or tofu


• Grains and carbs: Brown rice, corn, garlic potatoes, pita bread or crisp, macaroni and cheese, or pasta with marinara.


• Veggies: Cucumber slices, steamed broccoli, spinach, or steamed carrots.


• Fruits: Choice of chopped seasonal fruit.

Pita Jungle's kids' meal also comes with a milk or juice for a well balanced meal. The next time you're looking for healthy lunch ideas when dining out, simply visit the Pita Jungle location nearest you and discover "The Art of Eating HealthyâEUR

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Tips to Healthy Eating   

by Stevenson Rahman

Eating healthy is a must. This is so because the food that you eat greatly depicts the kind of body that you have. As a matter of fact what we put inside our mouths shows on how we look and what kind of health do we have. Although it is thru eating that we get all the nutrients needed to keep our functioning and energized, too much eating can lead to harmful results rather than good.

Controlling one’s appetite can be very hard especially if what you are seeing in front of you are the foods that you so love to eat. But you should be able to master the skill of eating sensibly or else you will be at the losing end as time goes by when you become obese and prone to diseases.
For people who want to control their appetites and lead a healthier life, here are some of the tips to healthy eating:
• Do not limit yourself to eating fruits and vegetables. They are one of the healthiest foods that you can have as they are rich with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and dietary fiber needed to keep the body healthy. Fruits and vegetables can make you feel full for a long time and contain minimal calories so you are sure to not get fat when you eat them.
• Do not skip meals. It is very important that you eat your meals on time and on a regular basis because once you starve yourself, you will be tempted to eat more than what you should.
• Drink lots of water. Water will make you feel satiated even with less food intake. In fact most would recommend drinking a glass of water before a meal so that one can’t over eat during mealtime. 

• Know what foods to choose. It is never wrong to eat sinful foods such as chocolate and other desserts. But just remember to eat in moderation and in the right amount. Also learn how to balance your meals. Like when you had deep fried chicken and a big burger for lunch, try to eat healthy during dinner by eating vegetable based dishes. When you know how to plan your meals, then you will not be getting the bad effects that food gives such as leading to become fat.
Aside from the tips mentioned above on how to eat healthy, you can also try products that will make you feel full yet it does not give you the calories that could be bad for you.
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Isagenix [http://www.freedomtolivewell.com.au/doctors-isagenix.html]. Snacks will not only make you full easily so you cravings for fatty foods will be satisfied. It also contains very minimal calories so it is perfect for people who want to lose weight. For more information on how to order Isagenix Snacks, please log on to [http://www.freedomtolivewell.com.au]. 

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Food Safety and Food Poisoning Bacteria   

by Jeff Skinner

Some examples of food poisoning bacteria include:
Salmonella was discovered in the 19th century by a scientist named Daniel Salmon. Salmonella spp come in over 2 1/2 thousand different strains known as serotypes or species (spp). Many of the serotypes are named after where they were discovered. Salmonella Montevideo caused food poisoning with a major chocolate manufacturer.

Two types of Clostridia are known to cause food poisoning. Namely Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium botulinum. C botulinum is responsible for producing the world's most virulent toxin, known as Botox. 1g of Botox can kill up to 100,000 people. There were experiments carried out during the Second World War by the British in Portadown to use Botox as a biological weapon. It was never, however, used. Botox can cause death in young infants. This is called infant botulism. If infants under three months old ingest C botulinum spores they can die. C botulinum spores can be found in many natural foods such as honey. That is why it is important not to feed any to children under three months, although honey labels state not to feed to children under 12 months, for further safety. During the manufacture of honey, bees inadvertently pickup C botulinum spores from hedgerows, soil and plants and contaminate the honey.

Bacillus cereus is well known from causing rice poisoning. Cooked rice from a takeaway or rice prepared incorrectly can lead to B cereus poisoning.

Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria start off as commensals. Humans are caked in this bacteria from head to toe. They act as protective bacteria. As these bacteria grow they release chemicals which prevent infection from other pathogens. They are, however, opportunistic and can cause infection through a small cut. If we cough or sneeze over the food, or over handle food without washing hands, then we can contaminate food with our bacteria. The bacteria will grow in the food and release toxins, which will poison the consumer.

Other bacteria which cause foodborne disease include: E. coli, Listeria and Campylobacter.
In the UK in the late 1990s a voluntary system was introduced for egg producers to vaccinate their flocks of chickens. This allowed them to put lion stamps on their eggs. Salmonella has almost been eradicated from poultry and eggs. The main problem with poultry tends to be Campylobacter contamination, which is the biggest cause of diarrhoea in the UK. Eggs without lion stamps should be avoided as they could be infected with Salmonella enteridis. (Infected eggs very rarely cause illness if eaten as a cooked product. The bacteria are only present in the white of the egg. Providing the eggs are cooked sufficiently to congeal the white then they are safe to eat. The bacteria will not penetrate the membrane surrounding the yoke. The problem is that products made from raw egg which are allowed to remain at ambient temperature (for example, tiramisu, mayonnaise, and mousses) can cause food poisoning. By whisking the eggs the bacteria in the white of the egg are allowed to come into contact with the yoke, which is a good food supply for the bacteria.)

Apart from C perfringens and C botulinum there is also one serotype called C difficile, which causes major diarrhoeal problems in hospitals. Clostridia are a major source of infection with large joints of meat, large pots of gravy or soup which are allowed to simmer slowly for several hours without being stirred. The bacteria grow in the cool spots within liquids. The bacteria release a toxin which is heat-stable. So even if the liquid is brought to the boil it will not deactivate the toxin and poisoning will ensue.
Bacillus cereus is a major cause of poisoning with rice and rice products. This will be covered in more detail when the best way to handle rice to prevent food poisoning is discussed under spores.
Listeria are bacteria that will grow in a fridge in cold conditions. These bacteria can be found in unpasteurised food products such as milk, cheese and pates. Listeria is a major problem with pregnant women. It affects the unborn child by preventing oxygen and nutrients from reaching the foetus. Abortion, miscarriage or stillbirth could arise.
Campylobacter is the major cause of infection with poultry. Campylobacteriosis has flulike symptoms. Campylobacter are also present in live birds. This includes wild and domestic birds.

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How to Bake a Delicious Apple Cake   

by Finka Georgieva

Apples are not just fresh, refreshing and delicious; they are the perfect way to celebrate any occasion. Since apples are nearly always stocked in most kitchens, if you are in search of a quick bite then you can very well bake a delicious apple cake. This could be a good reminder of how thrilling it was to pick apples from your grandmother's garden. You would find them readily available at fruit stands and savour this wonderful fruit. This apple cake recipe is good especially because if you add a dash of cinnamon to this it would become a lovely red hot cake.

Ingredients

The ingredients that you would need to make the apple cake include 4 cups of coarsely diced up apples. Then you would need about 2 cups of sugar, a cup of chopped nuts and cup of cooking oil. You would also need 2 well beaten eggs, 2 cups of flour, a teaspoon of salt, two teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1 teaspoons of vanilla. Remember to preheat the oven to about 350 degrees.

Baking the Cake

First you need to mix the apples add sugar thoroughly. Then you need to add the vanilla, eggs, nuts and oil. Then take another bowl and mix the baking soda, flour, salt and the apples. Then you need to mix it well. Next, pout this apple cake mixture into a greased 9x13x2 inch pan. Next, you need to bake for an hour at 350 degrees. Otherwise, keep checking after 45 minutes to check whether the sides of the cake shrink at pan's edge. Once, it does you need to decrease the heat to about 250 degrees that is if you are using a glass pan.

Making the Apple Sauce

Now that you have baked your delicious apple cake, it would go well with a side of apple sauce. In order to make the apple sauce you would need about 6 large McIntosh or Granny Smith apples. Then you would also need cup of granulated sugar, a dash of nutmeg and a teaspoon of ground cinnamon. You'd also need cup of apple juice or cider. Once you've gathered all the ingredients you can proceed to make the apple sauce.

To make the apple sauce would have to first peel the apple and take out its core. Then cut them into chunks. After that you need to take a 3 quart saucepan and then take the apple chunks and juice or cider. Next, you need to bring this mixture to a boil. After that, you could reduce the heat and then you need to cover it. Allow it to simmer for about 20 minutes till the chunks become tender. After that you can stir in the nutmeg, cinnamon and sugar. Let it cook for 2 minutes. You need to mash it up while it is in the pot or allow it to cool and puree it in the food processor.

Now that both your apple cake and sauce are ready, you can serve the slices of the cake as you top it up with a helpful amount of apple sauce.

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