October 25, 2006
Roasted Pumpkin & Squash Seeds
If you are planning on decorating a pumpkin or adding more squash to your diet, save the seeds. Roasted pumpkin and squash seeds are delicious. If there are any child laborers on hand, let them help slosh through the fibers in pursuit of the slippery seeds. Follow these simple instructions for a nutritious and cheap snack.
1 quart water
2 tablespoons salt
2 cups pumpkin seeds
* 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
or olive oil cooking spray
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Bring water to a boil and add salt. Add the seeds and boil for 10-15 minutes.
3. Drain seeds in a colander and allow to cool slightly.
4. Combine seeds with butter or oil or spray generously with cooking spray.
5. Spread on a cookie sheet or skillet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes or until crisp and golden brown, stir and toss every 10 minutes during roasting.
6. Sprinkle with salt or other seasoning, cool, crack the seeds, remove shells and eat.
* For a spicy variation: In a small sauce pan, heat 3 tablespoons peanut oil and add 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 drops hot pepper sauce and 2 teaspoons curry powder. Stir in seeds, proceed from step #5.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 9:18 AM
October 18, 2006
Walking Speed
Want to know how fast you're walking? To estimate your walking speed, count the number of steps you take per minute (SPM).
- 120 SPM = 3.0 MPH
- 130 SPM = 3.5 MPH
- 140 SPM = 4.0 MPH
- 150 SPM = 4.5 MPH
- 155 SPM = 5.0 MPH
Posted by Paula Robinson at 1:18 PM
October 11, 2006
Healthy Eating
You've heard an apple a day keeps the doctor away–but how? Apples are a naturally high-fiber food, and it's the fiber that helps to keep everything moving. By eating a wide variety of whole fruits, grains and vegetables coupled with plenty of water you can keep yourself naturally regular.
Posted by Paula Robinson at 10:05 AM
October 4, 2006
Quick Snacks
Instead of grabbing whatever food is handy when you're on the run, plan for snacks by bringing your own. Mother Nature pre-packaged many healthful snacks including apples, bananas and oranges. You can also take along dried fruit and nut mixes, individual string cheese sticks or a small package of nuts for a quick, energy-packed snack.Posted by Paula Robinson at 9:09 AM
