Poise Diary

Make your own strawberry jam

May 15, 2013 at 7:58 am , by Poised-A:)

A great idea, no? Well, here is a few tips on where you can learn to do this… Online :) And, I have already done that search for you… BBC Good Food – strawberry jam (Nutrients per serving of this recipe: 39 kcalories, protein 1.0g, carbohydrate 10.0g, fat 1.0 g, saturated

Fluid Body now on DVD!

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May 13, 2013 at 7:27 am , by Poised-A:)

Stretch your stress away... by Fluidbody.tv

I had written about Fluid Body a long time ago, when I used to be able to frequent its classes… Ever since I have been just busy busy and busy, I have only been able to seek solace and poise at home by doing my own stretching exercises. It is

Mother’s Day Special Feature – Strawberry Gift Ideas

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May 9, 2013 at 9:17 am , by Poised-A:)

Mother’s Day is on the second Sunday of May in Turkey… So, a special feature for gifty berry ideas… Make use of the strawberry month! Make your mother a strawberry gift… Here are some hints: - Buy a basket of strawberries (easy peasy) - Visit BonnyFood and order a chocolate

Walk more for better of everything

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May 7, 2013 at 8:33 am , by Poised-A:)

Some say that walking is much better than running. They may be right… Here are some pros of walking: It stresses the skeleton less and puts less weight on the joints (knees to begin with). It strengthens the bones (therefore very advisable for late age, when your bones get weaker).

Benefits of strawberries

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May 3, 2013 at 9:00 am , by Poised-A:)

- Antioxidant (see Wholefoods) - Vitamin C factor - Help to prevent cataracts (BestHealthMag) - Great for the skin - Anti-inflammatory - phenols in strawberries also ﬁght against many inﬂammatory disorders (HealthDiaries) - Promotes collagen and hence delays wrinkles (BestHealthMag) - Regulate blood sugar (if you eat in moderation) – Wholefoods

Strawberries!!!

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May 1, 2013 at 8:48 am , by Poised-A:)

Have you started seeing strawberries around farmer’s markets? You should have! Especially in warmer climates (like Turkey), May is the season to eat strawberry. As the season is quite short (May and June only), try to eat as much strawberry as you like now (don’t overdo it as that will

Perfect side dish – or simple snack on the go

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April 30, 2013 at 7:48 am , by Poised-A:)

Another recipe from BBC Good Food. It’s just that for health’s sake we may have to alterate a few bits and pieces in it. Very easy recipe if you have already clicked on the link and read it. Only, reduce the amount of butter or avoid it altogether. Keep the

Indigestion and toxins

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April 26, 2013 at 8:16 am , by Poised-A:)

Is this familiar? After major social outings (especially with people with whom you need to be polite -in other words you cannot refuse what is being offered…) you feel bloated and full to the extreme probably because you have eaten way more than you were supposed to or accustomed to…

Knock the wood, but summer may have finally arrived

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April 24, 2013 at 8:27 am , by Poised-A:)

And, if it has… Hit the parks, take off your shoes and ground your body… Let the bad energies sweep out as your touch and connect with the earth… Enjoy a P4P moment! Image By Jon Sullivan [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Broccoli Salad

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April 19, 2013 at 7:47 am , by Poised-A:)

What you need: Broccoli – steam until bright green (although not too much to make it lose all its vital nutrients) how long you need to steam really depends on your steamer (whether it has a cap or not) Tomatoes Fresh spring onions or white onions (kill it with salt