Mommy's Little Corner

Soy and Whey Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:23:00 +0000

In addition to aiding in weight loss and increasing energy, soy and whet each provide an array of bonus health perks due to their very different antioxidant profiles. Here's what you can get when you add soy and whey to your daily diet.

Erase signs of aging. Soy is rich in isoflavones, antioxidants that boost production of collagen, the connective tissue that increases skin's elasticity to make it firmer, stronger and younger looking.

Eliminate cramps, mood swings and hot flashes. Soy contains natural plant-based estrogens called phytoestrogens that balance hormonal fluctuations. Recent studies show that consuming 20 grams of soy protein daily ( equivalent to three 8 oz. glasses of soy milk or two 4 oz. servings of tofu) reduced cramps, mood swings, hot flashes and night sweats by 40 %.

Short-circuit stress and end mood swings. Whey is packed with the amino acid tryptophan, a building block of the brain's mood-boosting neurotransmitter serotonin. Consuming just 20 grams of whey daily ups brain levels of tryptophan by 48 %, increasing serotonin and helping you feel calmer.

Replace fat with muscle. Following exercise with a whey shake or glass of skim milk can double fat burn. According to research, subjects who took whey gained 40 % more lean muscle, enough to help them burn up to 50 % more body fat.

Looking at the sky on Friday (26)

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:10:00 +0000

Have a fun and great weekend everyone!

Mellow Yellow Monday #31

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0000

How about dining in this cozy little restaurant?

Looking at the sky on Friday (25)

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:33:00 +0000

It's been cloudy and rainy the past days because of a low pressure area. So when the sun started to shine the other day, I took out the camera and made a shot. It was gone again after a few minutes.

Click the badge for more gorgeous sky photos. Happy sky watching!!!

A Cup of Spinach a Day

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:30:00 +0000

Tiredness does not stand a chance against spinach's abundant stores of magnesium and potassium. That's because magnesium flushes fatigue-inducing sodium from cells and ushers in potassium, which is essential for converting sugar into energy. Consuming a cup of cooked spinach everyday could double your energy levels in as little as one week.

But Popeye's pick does not only give you energy, 1 cup of raw spinach delivers 200 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin K. The nutrient helps reduce calcification of the arteries (a leading cause of heart disease) by 95 percent in three weeks. This green is also packed with vitamins A and C, nutrients that thwart the oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol), preventing it from accumulating on blood vessel walls.s

And if you're one of those who suffer from chronic headaches, noshing on spinach every day can reduce the frequency and severity by up to 50 percent. This is because of spinach's riboflavin, a B complex vitamin that makes the brain more resistant to headache triggers like stress.

But what I love most about these yummy greens is the fact that it makes you slim. A cup packs only 41 calories and delivers 25 percent of the daily recommended dietary allowance of calcium, which binds to fats in the intestines and shuttles them out of the body before they can be absorbed. Plus, calcium suppresses the body's output of calcitriol, a hormone that promotes fat storage in the belly. Regularly consuming spinach helps melt pounds twice the usual rate.

So you see, there's more to it than just energy. Eat them every day and you're on your way to a slim and healthy body.

Breathe Easy

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:19:00 +0000

If you're like most moms, then you're probably on the verge of a nervous breakdown. What with all the holiday preparations, gifts you had to wrap, all the parties you had to attend and dishes you had to prepare - just thinking all about these makes your body ache all over. You need a break mommy! Why not book for orlando vacations even just for the weekend? A good break can leave you feeling fresh and ready for the holiday tasks ahead.

Sam has seen better days

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:07:00 +0000

Good old Sam is acting up again. I couldn't get myself to complete my ec drops because my laptop has gotten really slow. Last week, hubs brought Sam to Gilmore to have its system memory upgraded. We thought that would help but the technician told him that even if we upgrade the system memory, it still won't work as fast because Sam is too old. For the time being, I still need Sam's service. Hopefully, in a couple of months, I'd be able to buy the pink Lenovo and give old Sam a rest.

Mellow Yellow Monday #30

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Mmmm...

Outsmart Flu with Garlic

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:24:00 +0000

The pungent garlic doesn't only work to inhibit LDL (bad cholesterol). As a top source of immune-boosting allicin, it increases the body's production of white blood cells to fight off bacterial and viral infections. Experts recommend adding fresh garlic (chopping raw garlic is the only way to activate the antioxidant) daily to any meals. This will help cut cold risk by 57 percent.

Here's an added perk: Consuming 2 teaspoons daily of raw minced garlic can stave off weight gain. Thanks to garlic's sulfur compounds, these break down fats in the bloodstream before they can enter fat cells. Plus, sulfur combats cravings by stabilizing blood sugar levels.

Filled With Joy

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 16:16:00 +0000

A few months ago, my aunt couldn't climb a plight of stairs without feeling out of breath, at 188 lbs., she was at her heaviest. So as an attempt to restore her health, my cousins asked their family doctor for help. He recommended the best weight loss pill and taught my aunt a set of physical activity. After just a few months, she felt better and is proud to have escaped scary medical conditions, including sleep apnea and hypertension. She's only halfway through her target weight but she's already filled with unspeakable joy.

Looking at the sky on Friday (24)

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:00 +0000

Rise and shine!

Yummy Cough Medicine

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:10:00 +0000

If over the counter meds are not helping to ease your cough, try this yummy trick: Consume one small piece dark chocolate. It contains theobromine, a compound that researchers found that's more effective at suppressing cough than codeine. That's because theobromine calms an excited vagus nerve, which runs from the airways of the lungs to the brain and is responsible for triggering coughs.

Slowly But Surely

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:00 +0000

Are you looking for a new business opportunity? Franchise Gator lists top franchises in the world. They will help you connect with top companies, giving you the opportunity to start your own business even with a limited capital. Franchising is often a smaller investment than the cost of establishing a new business. All you need to produce is the paying cost of the franchise program and the rest - including the risk - are taken care of by the franchisee. Starting a business from scratch will take a lot of your time and money. When you franchise, you start slowly but surely.

My Busy Sister

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:49:00 +0000

A few months ago, I told you about helping out my sister look for an online school. She did find one and is now currently taking up a course related to her present job. An online degree is what she needs right now to advance in her career. But I don't know how she manages her schedule, she still works, she studies and she can still supervise the renovation of her new apartment. I wonder if she still has time to sleep? I just hope that all these won't affect her health.

Mellow Yellow Monday #29

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:56:00 +0000

Those are Uni Rolls or Sea Urchin Sushi. No, I didn't eat them, I just can't! I'm ok with fish but not sea urchin. Dad did and he said, they were yummy.

Happy MM everyone!

Trick or Treat?

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Be extra careful when buying candies for trick or treating, caffeine-laden sweets may prove more trick that treat if they end up in your kid's Halloween bag. Some popular candies pack 50-60 milligrams of caffeine and this is close to the 80 milligrams in a Red Bull energy drink.

Over time, caffeine is habit-forming, it causes hyper-activity and increases blood pressure. Although caffeine-laden candies are marketed for adults, it's not impossible they land in your kid's bags, so be sure to sort through his haul.

Steel in the Air

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:29:00 +0000

These cell towers are pretty much everywhere. We pass by these towers everyday, on our way to work, to church, the baseball field, or the malls, and often times we do not recognize what they are because they are disguised not to look like cell towers. Why are they everywhere? Because aside from the technology it offers, more and more people find it a lucrative business. But not all people are pro cell towers, in fact, many are against placing them in residential areas because of health related issues. If you have any issues relating to cell towers, you may contact the cell tower experts for help.

No More Sweet Talks

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:05:00 +0000

When purchasing an insurance, do you purchase right away because you were sweet talked by your agent or do you compare life insurance quotes from different companies? Doing the latter can save you a lot of time and money. With just a few clicks, you can compare cheap quotes from some of the big insurance names, allowing you to score the cheapest life cover. No more persistent agents to visit you because search and comparison can be done right in the comfort of your home.

Asbestos Exposure

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:50:00 +0000

The dangers of being exposed to asbestos were not discovered early so hardly any efforts were made to protect the workers back then. Thousands of people were exposed to it without knowing what they were facing, asbestos exposure can lead to mesothelioma.

If you have a relative or a friend who is suffering from this type of cancer, tell them to hire a lawyer. He can help the patient get compensated for the pain, damage and suffering caused by their exposure to asbestos. He can also help the patient ask for reimbursement for medical expenses and lost income.

A Thousand Words in Idioms (5)

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:18:00 +0000

"A Thousand Words in Idioms"

As long as people have been around, they have tried to communicate with each other. As a means of getting the message across as clearly as possible, idioms and sayings have found their way into our language. Now, because "a picture paints a thousand words", I thought it would be nice to make this a photo challenge. The idea is to choose an idiom, or a saying, (even slang is allowed) and illustrate it with a picture.

If "language is the dress of thoughts" ( Johnson), then idioms must the wardrobe

From now on everybody can join in. No need to follow the alphabet, just pick two idioms and illustrate them with your pictures. Grab that camera or look in your archives. Just be creative, that's all I'm asking!
And don't forget to have fun and visit one another, okay?

So here we go ...

Beating around the bush.

It means: When a person is avoiding the main topic. He is not speaking directly about the issue.

Break a leg.

It means: A superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the opposite.

The Sister's Week Tag

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:05:00 +0000

I was tagged by a dear friend Tita Beng of Beyond My Quiet Zone. Thanks for passing this sweet meme to me!

Start copying here:

Be the kind of women that when your feet hit the floor each morning,
The devil says "Oh Crap, She's Up."
Sister, life is too short to wake up with regrets.
So love the people who treat you right.
Love the ones who don't just because you can.
Believe in everything happens for a reason.
If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.
If it changes your life, let it.
Kiss slowly. Forgive quickly.
God never said life would be easy.
He just promise it would be worth it.
Today is sister's day.

To the cool women that have touched my life.
this is for you.....LOVE U!!!

Rules:

Tag all your sisters, mothers, daughters, aunts, girlfriends.
If you get tag back seven times, you are loved.
Happy sister's day! LOVE YA SISTA!!!
Girlfriend and sisters WEEK.

I'm tagging my blogger friends: El@i, Nyumix, Gengen

Mellow Yellow Monday #28

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:52:00 +0000

Dessert anyone?

Still Prone To Pimples

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:50:00 +0000

These hormones are a killer! I thought I have outgrown pimples but I'm still prone to breakouts even at 42. I had to try a lot of acne products before I found the one that works for me. I cannot do anything about the breakouts because of this hormone thingy but at least I am able to control it. I like that it gets rid of the stubborn blemishes fast plus it also helps with wrinkles. A two in one product that works wonders to my skin.

I was bingeing!

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:30:00 +0000

Bingeing used to thrill me. It was my way to sidestep my life and enter a world in which nothing existed but ME and FOOD. But I'm glad it wasn't long before I realized my seemingly out of control relationship with food and my over increasing weight. I knew I had to stop and immediately planned a weight loss diet. It was hard in the beginning but with the help of my loving family, I was able to control it. Yes, I am still big but I know I will lose the unwanted fats, slowly but surely.

Yolk Benefits

noreply@blogger.com (Liza) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Have you been avoiding egg yolks because you are worried about your cholesterol count? Well the truth is, the cholesterol in egg yolks is so poorly absorbed that even eating it everyday won't raise levels of the artery-clogging blood fats.

What's more? Yolks are so rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, powerful antioxidants that soak into delicate eye cells, shielding them from UV light. Yolks are yummy and healthy so include them in your diet, your eyes will thank you later on. Because according to experts, consuming five yolks a week could help slow the growth of cataracts and cut the risk of macular degeneration by 42 percent or more.