Friday, September 4, 2009
Tips for Smart Weight Loss
Losing weight is not rocket science. It's based on burning more calories than we take in. Sounds simple, right? In this age of 'clean-your-plate, super-size-it mentality,' it can be very difficult to exercise control over our eating. Many working people eat fast foods every day for lunch and buy fast foods for the family at least a couple of times a week. Our schedules call for quick and convenient, so it's no wonder that we choose boxed, canned, pre-packaged or fast foods. These foods contain more sodium, fillers and sugars, which not only cause us to gain weight, but also contribute to high blood pressure, high cholesterol and even Type II diabetes. The key to losing weight, however, is to eat fresh meats and vegetables and to stay away from fast foods and soft drinks. One suggestion for busy people, would be to choose one time out of the month to cook and freeze two substantial meals for each week in the month. If there are any leftovers, some sort of potluck, soup or chili can be prepared for the remainder of the week. And then a nice salad, complete with protein (cheese or meat), nuts, dried cranberries and some beautiful salad greens once a week are a delicious break from our standard meals. Keep the menus as exciting as possible and stay away from fried foods and sodium. Don't deprive yourself, however. Definitely use some of the many sodium-free seasonings to keep your food tasty and interesting. You have to enjoy what you eat. If you have a taste for something sweet, for instance, find some recipes to make your own low-calorie, delicious dessert, or choose a regular sized candy bar instead of a large chunk of double chocolate cake. If you have a taste for potato chips, choose one of the 100 calorie brands of baked chips on the market today. There are also 100 calorie cookies that are very good. Just don't eat 4 bags or it defeats the purpose! Make smart choices about 'cheating.' Diets don't work, so you have to make up in your mind that you will choose to have a healthy eating life-style, which includes eating something fried or sweet NOW AND THEN. Eating should be very gratifying and provide nutrients to our bodies. Be choosy about what you put into your 'temple' because it should make your body feel good! Healthy eating!!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Free "Beat the Recession" Entrepreneurial Workshop 8/23/09 at 3:00 p.m.
Please come to our FREE "Beat the Recession" Entrepreneurial Workshop to network in an enjoyable, relaxed setting. You will be able to network with business owners and possibly find a new career opportunity, while enjoying free hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. Make sure to register at our table to enter our raffle drawing and to receive your food ticket. This event is sponsored by The Guzzlin' Gourmet Catering Service, Sassy Silhouettes and The Hair Cafe Salon.
DATE: Sunday, August 23, 2009
TIME: Reception 3:00-3:30, Workshop 3:30-4:30; Network 4:30-6:00
LOCATION: Da Mirage, 22212 Governors Highway, Richton Pk. 60471
VENDOR COST: $25.00 + Raffle Gift (applicable to your business)
COST TO PUBLIC: FREE
Business people in, mainly, the health and beauty industries will be in attendance. The theme is physical and financial health. If you have any questions, please email info@guzzlingourmet.com. Please visit this link and RSVP right away! - http://www.guzzlingourmet.com/UpcomingEvent82309.html
DATE: Sunday, August 23, 2009
TIME: Reception 3:00-3:30, Workshop 3:30-4:30; Network 4:30-6:00
LOCATION: Da Mirage, 22212 Governors Highway, Richton Pk. 60471
VENDOR COST: $25.00 + Raffle Gift (applicable to your business)
COST TO PUBLIC: FREE
Business people in, mainly, the health and beauty industries will be in attendance. The theme is physical and financial health. If you have any questions, please email info@guzzlingourmet.com. Please visit this link and RSVP right away! - http://www.guzzlingourmet.com/UpcomingEvent82309.html
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Keeping a balance of sodium and potassium in your diet
The human body requires a healthy balance of sodium and potassium in order to function properly. In this age of boxed, canned and frozen foods, that balance is very difficult to maintain. Preparing fresh foods makes it easier to control that balance. Those with cardiac problems, high blood pressure and diabetes need more fresh foods in their diets and less processed foods. Sodium intake must be kept under control and there must be enough potassium intake to help lower the blood pressure and regulate water balance. It also helps arthritic or rheumatic conditions, and is crucial for the elimination of wastes.
Potassium deficiency can result from muscle-wasting disease, malnutrition, diabetic acidosis, or diuretics. Potassium is also lost in injuries such as cuts, scratches, and burns because of the breakdown of tissue cells. Thus, your body needs more potassium when it is building or repairing muscle; after starvation, injury, and some diseases; and when taking diuretics.
Having too much potassium in the body is not common. This may occur, however, in a person with kidney failure or severe dehydration. Dehydration occurs when fever, vomiting, and diarrhea continue for a long period of time, causing a great loss of body fluids, or during hard physical work. Dehydration may be especially dangerous to infants and small children. Certain diuretics, such as Spironolactone, help retain potassium. Kidneys control potassium excretion. Consequently, if there are kidney problems, there can be a build-up of too much potassium in the blood stream. Too much potassium can cause heart palpitations, burning and prickling of the scalp, face, tongue, hands, and feet, stomach cramps, diarrhea, muscle spasms and anxiety.
Some diuretics, such as Lasix, deplete potassium from the body and it is necessary to replace that potassium with supplements. If you're on medication, it is important to work closely with your physician to make sure you have a healthy balance of electrolytes in your system.
It is better to get your potassium from food sources as opposed to supplements, which do not absorb as well as natural food sources. A potassium intake between 1875 and 5600 milligrams per day is generally considered adequate for adults. The average dietary intake of potassium is between 2000-3000 mg. Potassium is readily found in many foods. Some potassium is also added in food processing. The richest dietary sources are unprocessed foods, especially fruits, many vegetables, and fresh meats. For heart health and the benefit of all your muscles, increase your potassium today.
The average person consumes about 3 teaspoons of sodium per day. The recommended daily intake should be 1-1/4 teaspoons per day. Some foods in their natural state contain sodium, such as meat and some plants, such as beets, carrots, celery, spinach, and turnips. A suggestion to retain the flavor of foods while reducing the amount of sodium added is to replace it with spices and herbs as well as some of the salt substitutes on the market today.
The way to achieve a healthy balance of nutrients in your diet is to eat a balanced diet, which includes protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grain carbohydrates. Reduce the amount of processed foods in your diet and replace it with fresh foods to maintain optimal health. Make sure to watch your sodium and potassium intakes to keep the balance your body requires to function at it's utmost levels.
REFERENCES
"Benefits and Dangers of Potassium in Your Diet
Maintaining Proper Potassium Levels is Critical for Heart and Health"
© Christopher T. Reilly Nov 28, 2008 Read more: http://vitamins-minerals.suite101.com/article.cfm/benefits_and_dangers_of_potassium_in_your_diet#ixzz0O5iqtxQn
"Salt And Potassium: Keeping A Healthy Balance In Your Diet"
http://www.menieres-disease.ca/menieres_health_articles/salt-and-potassium.htm
"Sodium and Potassium"
HE-426, Reprinted December 1993. Recommended for Extension use by Barbara Struempler, Extension Nutritionist, Professor, Nutrition and Food Science, Auburn University. Originally prepared by Dorothy Tate, former State Leader-Home Economics, and Virginia White, former Head, Foods and Nutrition.
http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/H/HE-0426/
Potassium deficiency can result from muscle-wasting disease, malnutrition, diabetic acidosis, or diuretics. Potassium is also lost in injuries such as cuts, scratches, and burns because of the breakdown of tissue cells. Thus, your body needs more potassium when it is building or repairing muscle; after starvation, injury, and some diseases; and when taking diuretics.
Having too much potassium in the body is not common. This may occur, however, in a person with kidney failure or severe dehydration. Dehydration occurs when fever, vomiting, and diarrhea continue for a long period of time, causing a great loss of body fluids, or during hard physical work. Dehydration may be especially dangerous to infants and small children. Certain diuretics, such as Spironolactone, help retain potassium. Kidneys control potassium excretion. Consequently, if there are kidney problems, there can be a build-up of too much potassium in the blood stream. Too much potassium can cause heart palpitations, burning and prickling of the scalp, face, tongue, hands, and feet, stomach cramps, diarrhea, muscle spasms and anxiety.
Some diuretics, such as Lasix, deplete potassium from the body and it is necessary to replace that potassium with supplements. If you're on medication, it is important to work closely with your physician to make sure you have a healthy balance of electrolytes in your system.
It is better to get your potassium from food sources as opposed to supplements, which do not absorb as well as natural food sources. A potassium intake between 1875 and 5600 milligrams per day is generally considered adequate for adults. The average dietary intake of potassium is between 2000-3000 mg. Potassium is readily found in many foods. Some potassium is also added in food processing. The richest dietary sources are unprocessed foods, especially fruits, many vegetables, and fresh meats. For heart health and the benefit of all your muscles, increase your potassium today.
The average person consumes about 3 teaspoons of sodium per day. The recommended daily intake should be 1-1/4 teaspoons per day. Some foods in their natural state contain sodium, such as meat and some plants, such as beets, carrots, celery, spinach, and turnips. A suggestion to retain the flavor of foods while reducing the amount of sodium added is to replace it with spices and herbs as well as some of the salt substitutes on the market today.
The way to achieve a healthy balance of nutrients in your diet is to eat a balanced diet, which includes protein, fruits, vegetables and whole grain carbohydrates. Reduce the amount of processed foods in your diet and replace it with fresh foods to maintain optimal health. Make sure to watch your sodium and potassium intakes to keep the balance your body requires to function at it's utmost levels.
REFERENCES
"Benefits and Dangers of Potassium in Your Diet
Maintaining Proper Potassium Levels is Critical for Heart and Health"
© Christopher T. Reilly Nov 28, 2008 Read more: http://vitamins-minerals.suite101.com/article.cfm/benefits_and_dangers_of_potassium_in_your_diet#ixzz0O5iqtxQn
"Salt And Potassium: Keeping A Healthy Balance In Your Diet"
http://www.menieres-disease.ca/menieres_health_articles/salt-and-potassium.htm
"Sodium and Potassium"
HE-426, Reprinted December 1993. Recommended for Extension use by Barbara Struempler, Extension Nutritionist, Professor, Nutrition and Food Science, Auburn University. Originally prepared by Dorothy Tate, former State Leader-Home Economics, and Virginia White, former Head, Foods and Nutrition.
http://www.aces.edu/pubs/docs/H/HE-0426/
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Guzzlin' Gourmet Salads Now in Harold's Chicken at 87th at State Street
Friday, August 7, 2009 was the first day our salads were introduced to Harold's Chicken at 87th at State Street in Chicago, IL. This is a test to find out how well they will sell. We gave the owner a complimentary salad and watched as he scarfed it down (in other words, he really enjoyed it!). This is a good way to get your healthy side salad (with grilled chicken) along with your Harold's chicken - Yum! Anyway, it's really been a busy weekend for the Guzzlin' Gourmet Catering Service. God is good!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
We're busy getting our menu together for the upcoming "Beat the Recession" Entrepreneurial Workshop!! Free event, free food. We are marketing heavily in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago, but the invitees will not be limited to this area. Vendors pay $25 to set up a booth. For more information, click the following link: http://www.guzzlingourmet.com/UpcomingEvent82309.html
Friday, July 31, 2009
Calling All Vendors to a "Beat the Recession" Entrepreneurial Workshop 8/23/2009 at Da Mirage Sports Bar, 22212 Governors Highway, Richton Pk. 60471
"Beat the Recession" Entrepreneurial Workshop is an affordable way to network and promote your services and products in an enjoyable, relaxed setting. Vendors will be able to set up booths to describe their services and products, after the workshop, while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and refreshments. This event is sponsored by The Guzzlin' Gourmet Catering Service.
DATE: Sunday, August 23, 2009
TIME: Reception 3:00-3:30, Workshop 3:30-4:30; Network 4:30-6:00
LOCATION: Da Mirage, 22212 Governors Highway, Richton Pk. 60471
VENDOR COST: $25.00 + Raffle Gift (applicable to your business)
Business people in the health and beauty industry will be in attendance. We are looking for independent financial and tax consultants, jewelry and beauty consultants, art consultants and insurance brokers. The theme is physical and financial health. We are going to market this event to business-minded people looking for new business opportunities. Please visit this link and RSVP right away! - http://www.guzzlingourmet.com/UpcomingEvent82309.html
DATE: Sunday, August 23, 2009
TIME: Reception 3:00-3:30, Workshop 3:30-4:30; Network 4:30-6:00
LOCATION: Da Mirage, 22212 Governors Highway, Richton Pk. 60471
VENDOR COST: $25.00 + Raffle Gift (applicable to your business)
Business people in the health and beauty industry will be in attendance. We are looking for independent financial and tax consultants, jewelry and beauty consultants, art consultants and insurance brokers. The theme is physical and financial health. We are going to market this event to business-minded people looking for new business opportunities. Please visit this link and RSVP right away! - http://www.guzzlingourmet.com/UpcomingEvent82309.html
Customer Appreciation Day at LA Fitness, Matteson, IL
Yesterday evening we gave out taste samples of our summer lunch menu to members of LA Fitness in Matteson, IL (4340 W. Lincoln Highway, Matteson, IL 60443) and it was a great success. The management was very gracious in allowing us to set up behind a very nice counter area, giving us access to the outlets for our crock pot so we were able to keep our food warm. As the members finished their workouts, they were delighted to get taste samples after smelling the delicious mesquite grilled chicken and red beans and rice wafting throughout the fitness areas. We also gave samples of our jerk grilled chicken and gourmet salad. We received very positive feedback on our appetizing samples. Our sister company, Sassy Silhouettes, also received a great deal of interest for it's nutritional supplements, as well as the garments. LA Fitness allows vendors to come in on the last Thursday of the month, so we can't wait until next month! Please visit http://www.guzzlingourmet.com/ and our sister website, http://www.sassysilhouettes.com/.
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