Water - can it get any more basic than this!?

We all know water is essential. It's vital to the survival of all living things on Earth. However odd, many people don't drink enough of it.

Dehydration is often the reason for headache and fatigue. Furthermore, do you know water also helps weight loss and prevents weight gain? How?

Stop drinking so much juices, sugar added liquids and caffeinated beverages! Drink two glasses (16 lq. oz. or 500 ml) of water before breakfast, lunch and dinner! It's recommended to drink two liters of water each day, so that's a total of one-and-a-half liter of water (three-fourth of the recommended daily amount). Leaving only 500 ml to go, and keeps you from over eating (prevents weight gain)! It also cleanses your internal organs (detox & helps weight loss), prevents kidney stones, etc. One stone, many birds!

Paprika - excellent source of vitamin C & a wonderful addition to any meals!

I learned it from my Hungarian friends to have a raw paprika (or bell pepper) for breakfast, lunch and dinner! It might feel strange at first eating it for breakfast, but it tastes great and it really makes me feel good & energized!

Paprika contains almost double the amount of vitamin C than orange. Orange is acidic (and so as all fruits except lemon & lime), so it's not as healthy anyway. Paprika may even be cheaper!

Vitamin C boosts iron absorption from leafy greens, so it's a great addition to salad!

Paprika comes in many different shapes, sizes and colors. A few is spicy, many are sweet. I think it's good to eat something a little spicy from time to time, so try mixing them up!

It's so easy to prepare! Wash it, cut it in half (or into more pieces), take out the stem and the seeds. Serve!

For a healthy & tasty salad dressing recipe: click here

Brown Rice instead of White Rice - part 3

for 2-4 people

Hello friends, the long awaited alternative way to cook brown rice is finally ready! Now you can cook it on stove top instead of oven. Not only eliminate using an oven, but also the amount of rice you may cook isn't limited by the size of a baking pan anymore.

The what's:
1 cup long-grain brown rice
1 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups water

The how's:
Rinse rice until water runs quite clear, which takes at least 3-4 times of rinsing. Drain out as much water as possible. Heat a frying pan with oil on high. Once heated, put rice into pan and fry. Keep stirring until water pretty much dried. Then transfer rice into a small/medium size pot. Add water. First cook on medium high. When water starts to boil (bubbles start to form), then turn down heat to low. Put on a lid and cook for one hour. Then turn off heat and leave for 5-15 minutes before serving.

Attention!
(1) Do not stir or disturb the rice in any way when cooking!
(2) If water is already boiling before turning down heat, put a pair of chopsticks on the pot before putting on the lid. This helps to prevent water from boiling over the pot.

Tip:
May refrigerate or freeze the cooked rice for later use.

Link to "Brown Rice instead of White Rice - part 1": click here
Link to "Brown Rice instead of White Rice - part 2": click here