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Today's recipe is a delicious finger food mini fried mini bites which you can enjoy anytime with friends and family. As Valentine's day is knocking right at the corner some thing delicious and heart touching is the call for the moment here. This fun filled appetizer presented with a twist can well match up the mood and be a most cherished Valentine's day appetizer.
Many health conscious one raised their eyebrows when cheese dishes are presented but do you know that because cheese is a calcium-rich food, it may help reduce the risk for osteoporosis—a disease in which bones become fragile and are more likely to break.In addition, cheese is included in the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet designed to reduce the risk of high blood pressure.Cheese contains important nutrients like calcium, protein, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A and vitamin B12. Did you know that it takes about ten pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese? This makes cheese a concentrated source of many of milk's nutrients, such as calcium, which is critical for building strong bones. If you are lactose intolerant, many cheeses, particularly aged cheeses such as Cheddar and Parmesan, contain little or no lactose and are often well tolerated. Serotonin is a chemical messenger that’s believed to act as a mood stabilizer. It’s said to help produce healthy sleeping patterns as well as boost your mood.Serotonin is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan. Many foods contain tryptophan, so the common belief is that by eating foods high in tryptophan, you can boost your serotonin levels.Cheese is another great source of tryptophan. From Cheddar to Gruyère—enjoy trying new types of cheeses with your favorite foods to make nutritious, tasty dishes.Keeping your favorite cheeses on hand can take your meals to a whole new level! Be prepared for compliments!

A very delicious dish worth try whenever you want to try something hot and fiery. Do you know that chicken is one healthy option in the meat and bean group, but a person must know how to eat chicken to lose weight and eat a healthful diet.Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for the leanest option. A dieter can buy the breasts boneless or without skin, or he can purchase the breasts with skin and bones, then cut away before cooking.Balance the healthy chicken with fruits, vegetables and whole grains. For proper nutrition, especially when dieting, a person should consume healthy foods from each of the food groups each day.I am sure you will love this awesome Garlic Chicken with Bell pepper.

Cucumber and potato soup is a very delicious mild soup which will never fails to delight the taste bud.A very lovely way to use few potatoes and garden cucumber.As summer months are on cucumber helps you to stay hydrated as it is made up of mostly (95%) water.
However, there's reason to eat cucumbers all year long. With vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese, cucumbers can help you to avoid nutrient deficiencies that are widespread among those eating a typical American diet. Plus, cucumbers contain unique polyphenols and other compounds that may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases.Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in brain health.Cucumbers may help to "cool" the inflammatory response in your body.
Cucumbers contain numerous antioxidants, including the well-known vitamin C and beta-carotene. They also contain antioxidant flavonoids, such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol,6 which provide additional benefits.Placing a cucumber slice on the roof of your mouth may help to rid your mouth of odor-causing bacteria.
According to the principles of Ayurveda, eating cucumbers may also help to release excess heat in your stomach, which is said to be a primary cause of bad breath. Cucumbers are rich in two of the most basic elements needed for healthy digestion: water and fiber.
Adding cucumbers to your juice or salad can help you meet the ideal of amount of fiber your body needs — 50 grams per 1,000 calories consumed. If you struggle with acid reflux, you should know that drinking water can help suppress acute symptoms of acid reflux by temporarily raising stomach pH; it's possible that water-rich cucumbers may have a similar effect.
Cucumbers are very low in calories, yet they make a filling snack.Cucumbers contain potassium, which is associated with lower blood pressure levels. A proper balance of potassium both inside and outside your cells is crucial for your body to function properly. So I hope now you will love to try this delicious cucumber and potato salad.

Hello friends returning to blogging after a long break. Hope all you are doing well. Today I 'm sharing with you a very delicious pasta recipe Pasta tomatina. It's truly drool worthy. In this recipe I use farm fresh ripe red tomatoes. The tomato has been referred to as a "functional food," a food that goes beyond providing just basic nutrition. Due to their beneficial phytochemicals such as lycopene, tomatoes also play a role in preventing chronic disease and deliver other health benefits.Tomatoes are also an excellent source vitamin C, biotin, molybdenum and vitamin K. They are also a very good source of copper, potassium, manganese, dietary fiber, vitamin A (in the form of beta-carotene), vitamin B6, folate, niacin, vitamin E and phosphorus. Pasta is a perfect foundation for healthy, nutritious and satisfying meals.Pasta tomatina is such a delicius healthy recipe filled with antioxidant-rich tomato sauce and protein-packed cheese with little dash of fiber rich vegetables. So enjoy yummy Pasta tomatina.