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Healthy Breakfast 21: Benefits and Delicious recipes

What is our task in the morning if we want to be beautiful and cheerful? That's right: wake up the metabolism. And the best way to cope with this is a healthy breakfast! Benefits and Delicious recipes.

It makes the energy of the digestive tract move. Coffee only causes a short-term burst of activity, and we need the energy to really circulate. A delicate blush, silky skin, shiny hair, a sparkle of laughter in the eyes and corners of the mouth-all these are signs of a healthy circulation of energy in the body (and not just a romantic mood, as you might think).

That is, the signs of the intake of vitamins and the necessary substances in the blood, a well-functioning hormonal system, and the digestive system, are very important, because this is the system that assimilates substances that are useful for our beauty and synthesizes hormones, among other things.

And for all these effects, it's important to start the day with healthy, whole foods rich in natural dietary fiber. This is really the best thing we can do for our body and metabolism in the morning.

Such products do a lot of healthy things at once: we feel satiated longer, cholesterol and blood sugar levels decrease, and the work of the gastrointestinal tract improves.

While all our favorite buns, donuts and other processed and refined foods contain very low-quality grains and sugar, they do not help us to saturate it with any useful substances, but on the contrary, they cause a feeling of hunger within an hour.

Bonuses from natural dietary fiber in the morning:

*we don't want "junk" food all morning;

*we are less hungry throughout the day;

Wholegrain cereals, vegetables, berries, and fruits are rich in them – in short, all products that require more costs for the digestion process contain natural dietary fiber. Remember that all hard-to-digest foods make the digestive system work, and the metabolism increases, which contributes to natural weight loss.

Important elements of a healthy breakfast:

Solid Hercules. It is rich in proteins, B vitamins, zinc, potassium, and iron. Add berries, fruits, flaxseed (omega 3, digestive tract, immunity), and cinnamon. A very healthy breakfast.

Nuance. Try to find gluten-free Hercules, it irritates the digestive tract, and some people can't stand it. You need to check if you have any intolerance to it, because chronic fatigue syndrome, decreased tone, and depression can be symptoms of an unhealthy intestine that does not tolerate this gluten.

Green buckwheat. This is buckwheat, which has not been subjected to heat treatment and has retained all the useful substances. It fights the most severe diseases, contains iron, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iodine, and B vitamins, improves digestion, and strengthens the immune system! We cook it or germinate it. If you cooked buckwheat, then add flaxseeds and walnuts (omega 3) to it, it will be delicious! It tastes fresher and more stringy than regular buckwheat.

Berries. Blueberries, blackberries, acai, goji berries, strawberries, and raspberries. All of them are filled with a large amount of natural dietary fiber, as well as vitamin C and potassium. Boost mental concentration, and contain more antioxidants than many other fruits. Use berries in smoothies, add goji berries to natural sweets, in morning cereals, take goji along with almonds for snacks.

Chia seeds. Add them to smoothies, cereals, and raw natural sweets. They are, as we know, a source of vegetable protein, omega-3 fats, potassium, zinc, manganese, and B vitamins.

Flax seeds. They contain more omega-3s than chia seeds. They are also sources of lignan, a substance that protects our hearts. In addition, flax also contains phytoestrogens that regulate hormonal function. Add them to smoothies, salad dressings, cereals, and yogurts. Also, don't forget to drink water. After all, flax seeds work like a vacuum cleaner, removing slags, and in this case, we just need water.

Apples. are filled with antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and natural, healthy carbohydrates (good for metabolism). By the way, green apples contain less sugar than red apples. Apple smoothies are very good.

Here are some simple chips to start the day. Shine and thrive!

Tartar of seaweed

We prepare a tartare of wakame seaweed. They are rich in vitamins and minerals. And in combination with broccoli, pine nuts, and lemon slices of celery, you get an incredibly healthy and nutritious side dish or snack!

Ingredients:

Broccoli 7.0oz Dried Wakame Seaweed 3 tablespoons Pine nuts 3.53oz Garlic 2 cloves Celery 2 sticks Lemon juice 3 tablespoons Olive oil 3 tbsp Salt to taste

Instruction:

Soak the dried seaweed in water for 5 minutes. Boil the broccoli for 3 minutes. Beat all the ingredients with an immersion blender until smooth, add salt to taste. Garnish with pine nuts. Pour the crushed coriander seeds into the heated sesame oil (1 min). Add the sliced celery, fry for 5-7 minutes, sprinkle with lemon juice, and season with sea salt. Serve with fresh or stewed vegetables, gluten-free bread, or as a stand-alone dish.

Lentil salad with herbs

Let's make the dish really spring: use any kind of the freshest greens in it, even wild plants will do (nettle-you need to pre-fry with boiling water).

Ingredients:

Small red lentils 1 cup (pre-soak overnight) Water 2 tbsp Carrot 1 piece Onion 1 piece leek 1/2 stem Zucchini 1/2-1 piece Garlic clove 1-2 pieces to taste Greens to choose from a couple of large handfuls Salt to taste Spices: Ground fennel is perfect Ghee oil, coconut, or avocado oil

Instruction:

Vary the ingredients to suit yourself: follow the cooking principle, and the filling can be different each time. If you are now poorly perceived even small legumes-replace with buckwheat and quinoa.

Instruction:

Pre-soaked lentils are washed and boiled until almost ready in clean water. At this time, coarsely grate or chop the vegetables. Pass the vegetables in the oil for a few minutes. Add the finished lentils and spices to the vegetables and simmer for 2 minutes. At the last moment, add the greens to the dish. Here is the freedom for imagination: parsley, coriander, mangold, cale, and wild plants: are all excellent sources of magnesium. Mix with the herbs, cover with a lid for a couple of minutes – and serve!

The flavors are incredible, thanks to proper processing-the maximum benefits will be absorbed. The dish is quite easy to digest while satisfying. You can add a little water.

Hot chocolate with herbs and spices

For peace and balance: currant leaves, hawthorn berries. For warmth and better performance of other herbs: black pepper, paprika, and pippali pepper. For cheerfulness and concentration: cocoa itself, ginger, and rosemary.

Ingredients:

Preparing the mixture

In a mortar, grind until smooth The current leaves 2 parts Hawthorn berries 2 parts A couple of peas of black pepper, a couple of pieces of paprika, one short piece of pippali pepper Rosemary 2 teaspoons 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder

Preparing cocoa:

mix 2 teaspoons of cocoa with 1 teaspoon of the herbal mixture. Pour 2 cups of milk. Bring it almost to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

Instruction:

You can sweeten it with honey. Or you can melt a strip of your favorite chocolate and mix it with a drink. Take care of yourself, friends. Bask in warm-hearted people, good movies, and favorite things. Bon Appetit!

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[chibi-pix]

Hey guys!  I felt it was a good idea. I want to share photos and a bit about the cats I have. Some are at home (Mama’s place), some at my Grandpa’s place.  So, how about it?  Time to introduce the cats!

Name: Soot Age: assumed 6 or 7 years (adopted three or four years ago) Location: Home Skills: Pissing people and cats off while being adorable. Occupation: professional asshole Likes: Yogurt, Pop Tarts, hiding under my dresses, chasing the ladies, and horror video games. Dislikes: Kisses, vacuum cleaners, my singing Extra: Soot has no understanding of my personal space. Under my skirt, across my chest, trying to get into my yogurt, you name it. He loves snacks, especially smoothies made with milk, yogurt, and frozen strawberries. He does not show signs of lactose intolerance. When we adopted him, he was so scrawny. Now he’s a chonk. He may be a smidgen overweight, but he’s happy. 

Name: Christmas Age: maybe 17? (Adopted three or four years ago) Location: Home Skills: healing purrs Occupation: Polite old lady Likes: Snuggles, giving her own cat scans, making my leg go numb Dislikes: someone trying to clean her butt, someone getting the mats out of her fur, me not paying attention to her Extra: She’s an older lady. She’s a bit sore with her age and maybe weight; she struggles to move, but she always comes to sit on my lap or shoulder for love. Her purrs are comforting and helps with my headaches. With her age, she doesn’t groom herself like she used to, so she gets mats. Mama and I have to team up to get them out.

Name: Bandit Age: possibly 17? (She’s Christmas’ sister and adopted with her) Location: Home Skills: telling time without a clock Occupation: Judging others

Likes: treats, catnip, the laser pointer, calling for the manager Dislikes: being picked up, being pet too much, me being one minute late giving her her treats Extra: She’s always silently judging others. Me singing? Judgment. Another cat licking a bag? Judgment. The videos I watch? Judgment. My sneeze? She’s damning me to hell, I’m sure. However, she is kind and caring, If I’m not feeling well, she’ll let me rest longer. 

Name: Baby Boo (Baby) Age: maybe 14 or 15? (Adopted three or four years ago) Location: Home Skills: Summoning demons from the dark pits of hell and turning invisible in the shadows Occupation: witch’s familiar Likes: lurking in the shadows, being pet, sitting on her tower and watching over the peasants, yogurt (but she is lactose intolerant, so I don’t let her have any) Dislikes: demons not obeying her, when the Hellgate suddenly opens up while she’s enjoying a snack and it interrupts her, dancing, and Soot. Poor Soot.  Extra: This is the cat of a witch and I’m pretty sure while she appears to be in her teens, she’s actually the ancient spirit of a scorned witched, cursed to live out her eternal life in the form of a cat, watching over witchlings and commanding legions of demons. She is also the one most likely to kill me in my sleep, but she doesn’t because I’m her person. Thank you, Baby. You make me a proud witch.

Name: Cimmaron (Cim) Age: 11 or 12 (adopted on a farm when he was a year old) Location: Grandpa’s Skills: being cute Occupation: executive art supervisor Likes: sitting with me while writing or drawing, trying to wake up Grandpa, milk from cereal, gravy from beef stew Dislikes: showers (not that I force him) Extra: Cim is a wholesome lad. He likes to chill and see what’s up. He tends to follow me around when he’s not spending hours sleeping on mine or Grandpa’s bed. He accompanies me for my showers, keeping an eye on me.  He was most likely reincarnated and therefore has the soul of a gentle old man.

Name: Buffy Age: seven (adopted when he was about a year old) Location: Grandpa’s Skills: sleeping Occupation: horny freeloader Likes: reminding the dogs who are about fifty pounds each that he was there first, boiled chicken, yelling for attention and then snubbing those who are willing to pet him, Voltron: Legendary Defender Dislikes: being picked up Extra: This freeloader doesn’t contribute. He caught one mouse when he was a year and a half old and that was it. He tends to jump up on my bed to cuddle one of the dogs and watch cartoons with me. He knocked up another cat that my grandparents adopted.

Name: Horatio (H) Age: about 6 (born at the house; Buffy is the father) Location: Grandpa’s Skills: sleeping, eating, and screaming Occupation: screaming freeloader Likes: food. Cat food, chicken, bacon, apple pie, toast, anything he can get to. Dislikes: being picked up, my sister Extra: This guy. He is an absolute chonk. We know he is. But he won’t exercise for anything and when we try to feed the other cats, he shows up wanting food, too. He’ll scream whenever he sees fit and when someone would check on him, he just walks away. He also likes to lay across an entire step on the stairway. Asshole. But cute. His three sisters were adopted by a nurse who took care of my grandma. He’s now an only child pretty much and he sure tries to remind us of that and tries to get us to spoil him. Also, while he loves toast, we do not give him toast. We have birds who have plain wheat toast with their breakfast; one of them dropped a piece and before one of the dogs could get it, Horatio laid down with it and started eating it.

Bonus of Buffy and Horatio.

Name: Foreigner Age: Unknown (stray) Location: Grandpa’s Skills: existing Occupation: supervisor Likes: Walks with grandpa, keeping an eye on Grandpa when he’s working in the yard, sleeping in my chair, chasing after my feet Dislikes: Other cats and dogs invading his space, Ink (another cat) Extra: He just showed up out of nowhere, as cats tend to do out in the country. He was skittish at first, but he warmed up to Grandpa very quickly. Now he’s just part of the family. He is not allowed in the house because he doesn’t get along with the indoor lads and Grandpa’s got a bird. Foreigner also supervises when the horses get out, making sure we’re all okay and can get them back.

Name: Ink Age: unknown (stray) Location: Grandpa’s Skills: Hunting Occupation: Wanderer, professional barn protector Likes: catching mice and other pests on the farm, being admired, keeping his plans for world domination a secret, sunbathing, making cars stop on the road because he’s an idiot who plays in the street and thankfully cars don’t go through often Dislikes: Feriegner Extra: This is a cat with a plan. He was probably sent here from another planet or is a warlock in cat form, slowly observing others and planning to dominate the planet. He wanders off for days at a time, perhaps looking for weaknesses in the planet’s defenses. He’s done with everyone’s shit, but love and affection restores his faith in humanity.

And that is it. These are the lovely cats of my life.  I hope you all enjoyed meeting them.  Until next time. 

Editing to add Myst. She’s fictional, but she’s still a cat.

Name: Myst Age: eternal (created three years ago) Location: going back and forth between the spirit realm and the mortal plane Skills: can go through walls Occupation: existing Likes: sleeping on shoulders, chasing ghosts, people, sleeping on the computer Dislikes: holy water Extra: Myst is a spectral cat from an unknown location. She’s rather recognizable for her fairly transparent body and skull-like face. She floats, shifts size, can be a blob, is very expressive, and doesn’t shed fur. Of course, she sheds a sort of ecto-plasm and it’s hard to wash out. She’s a wholesome cat who likes attention. 

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199 Different Things That Can Be Composted

Don't throw it away -- compost it!

If you've ever wondered what kind of things you can compost, you're not alone.

Note: Keep in mind that you will want to chop up food/plant seeds so they won’t grow in your compost pile and shred large items such as cardboard, pizza boxes, and newspapers.

Without going on too long with an introduction, here's the list, organized by area of the house.

FOOD SCRAPS

Kitchen

1. Apple cores

2. Avocado pits

3. Stale coffee beans (ground up for best decomposition)

4. Broccoli stalks

5. Burned toast

6. Cellophane (real cellophane, not plastic!) bags or wrapping

7. Cereal boxes

8. Chopsticks

9. Citrus rinds

10. Coffee filters

11. Coffee grounds

12. Cooked rice

13. Corn cobs (allow extra composting time)

14. Corn husks

15. Crumbs

16. Crushed egg shells

17. Expired jelly

18. Expired yogurt

19. Fish bones (ground up)

20. Fish skin

21. Flour

22. Food-soiled paper

23. Fruit leaves (cherry, strawberry, raspberry, peach)

24. Grape wastes

25. Jell-O

26. Liquid from canned goods

27. Loose tea leaves

28. Melted ice cream

29. Moldy bread

30. Moldy cheese

31. Mussels

32. Cardboard egg cartons

33. Oatmeal

34. Old herbs

35. Old pasta

36. Olive pits

37. Onion skins

38. Paper cupcake/muffin cups

39. Paper egg cartons

40. Paper grocery bags

41. Paper napkins

42. Paper tablecloths

43. Paper towels and towel rolls

44. Pizza boxes

45. Popcorn kernels

46. Potato peels

47. Pumpkin seeds

48. Seaweed

49. Sesame seeds

50. Shrimp/lobster/crab shells

51. Soggy salad

52. Soup

53. Soy/rice/almond milk

54. Stale cereal

55. Stale crackers and chips

56. Stale grains

57. Sunflower seeds

58. Tea bags (and string)

59. Tofu

60. Used paper plates (non wax coating)

61. Vegetable and fruit peels

62. White paper bakery bags

63. Winter rye

64. Wooden toothpicks

Kid’s Bedroom

65. Aquarium plants

66. Bird cage droppings

67. Brown paper lunch bags

68. Chewing gum

69. Cotton clothes

70. Cotton shirt threads

71. Fish food

72. Flat soda

73. Hamster/rabbit bedding (including soiled)

74. Homework assignments

75. Juice boxes (those not coated with plastic or containing foil)

76. Latex balloons

77. Linen bed sheets

78. Paper mache

79. Pet hair

80. Pizza crust

81. Stale candy (without wrapper)

82. Stale cookies

83. Stickers

84. Wool socks

Den

85. Brewery wastes

86. Christmas tree

87. Cigar stubs

88. Contents of vacuum cleaner bag

89. Cooled fireplace ash

90. Dust bunnies

91. Natural silk curtains

92. Nut shells (not walnuts)

93. Organic tobacco waste

94. Rotting Halloween pumpkin

95. Wine and beer

96. Wine corks (allow extra composting time)

97. Wrapping paper roll

Sunroom

98. Crepe paper streamers

99. Dead flies

100. Dead houseplants

101. Dried/fresh flowers

102. Hemp baskets

103. Holiday wreaths

104. Outdated seeds

105. Rawhide dog chews

106. Stale catnip

107. Trimmed plant leaves

108. Yarn scraps

Bathroom

109. 100% cotton sanitary napkins (including used)

110. Cardboard cotton swabs

111. Cardboard tampon applicators (including used)

112. Cotton balls (100% cotton)

113. Cotton towels

114. Dryer lint

115. Electric razor trimmings

116. Gauze

117. Labels

118. Latex and sheepskin condoms

119. Loofahs (made with organic materials)

120. Old potpourri

121. Price tags

122. Pure soap scraps

123. Tatami mat

124. Toenail clippings

125. Toilet paper roll

126. Urine (not if you are using medication)

127. Used fabric softener sheets

128. Used tissues

Office

129. ATM receipts

130. Catalogs and magazines (not heavily inked)

131. Confetti from a three-hole puncher

132. Envelopes (without plastic window)

133. Leather belt

134. Leather wallet

135. Leather watch band

136. Newspaper

137. Non glossy business cards

138. Non glossy junk mail

139. Paperback books

140. Post-it notes

141. Shredded documents

142. Stale protein/nutrition bars

143. Ticket stubs

144. White glue

Backyard

145. Acorn shells

146. Algae 147. Bamboo 148. Bloodmeal 149. Chicken bedding 150. Chicken manure 151. Clover 152. Dead critters 153. Dog droppings (not for compost used in vegetable garden!) 154. Fallen bird’s nest 155. Feathers 156. Garden snail shells 157. Grass clippings 158. Ground cover 159. Hay bales (use them to build a compost bin with!) 160. Hayweed 161. Hoof and horn meal 162. Horse hair 163. Horse manure 164. Kentucky bluegrass 165. Leather gardening gloves 166. Moss 167. Mushrooms 168. Old compost (gets a new batch going strong!) 169. Peat 170. Pine cones (small amounts) 171. Pine needles (not too much! breaks down very slowly) 172. Pond mud 173. Potash rock 174. Silkworm cocoons 175. Snow (keeps compost nice and moist when it melts, insulates pile when frozen on top) 176. Sod (break into clumps) 177. Straw 178. Tree bark 179. Twigs/small branches 180. Vines (tomato, pea, grape, etc.) 181. Weeds (that haven’t gone to seed) 182. Wood skewers

183. Worms (make sure composter has no bottom so they can escape if compost is too hot)

Garage

184. Burlap sacks

185. Cardboard boxes

186. Dustpan contents

187. Eraser rubbings

188. Latex gloves

189. Matches

190. Natural fiber rags

191. Pencil shavings

192. Power tool manuals

193. Rope and twine (made from natural fibers)

194. Ruined jeans

195. Sawdust (only a little bit at a time)

196. Sea sponges

197. Unpainted sheetrock

198. Used masking tape

199. Wood chips (paintless, not very many)

[pinkandgreenlivingthedream]

Hi Mackenzie, what would you recommend as first-apartment-must-haves? :) (Furniture, cleaning supplies, groceries, etc.)

Hey! Here was my apartment this summer:

http://www.mackenziekendall.com/cali-apartment-tour/

One person’s apartment essentials may be totally different than another’s (especially when it comes to groceries). However, here are some things off the top of my head:

*I tried to list somethings I actually have & things that I like*

furniture/decor/kitchen/bathroom stuff:

(I personally have always rented my big furniture pieces like bed, dresser, etc.)

bedding/quilt

mattress pad

desk wastebasket 

desk supplies (pens, stapler, tape, ruler, etc.)

chargers

electronics (space heater/fan, phone charger, tv, etc.) 

curtains 

pillows

throw blanket (for couch) 

lamp (for bedside table, maybe one near a couch)

hand towels (for bathroom, kitchen)

bath towels (I have 2)

washcloths 

toothbrush holder

soap dish 

trash basket

tissue box holder

candle (I keep one in bedroom, kitchen, bathroom)

jewelry box

bathroom rug

shower curtain 

scale

pots/pans/mixing bowls

forks/knives/spoons/mixing spoons/etc.

measuring cups

plates

bowls (I like to have bigger bowls for pastas/soup/cereal and smaller bowls for fruit, nuts, hummus, etc.)

drinking cups 

mug

blender

hangers

laundry basket

full length mirror

decorative mirror

decorative picture frame

plants/pots/succulents

coffee table books (I get mine at thrift stores)

wall decor

metallic animal figurine decor (I have two of these)

wall/desk calender

car key bowl (I like to keep a little bowl to put my car keys/etc. in)

cleaning supplies/etc.: 

clorox wipes

paper towels

napkins

windex

broom/duster

vacuum cleaner

tissue boxes

tp

swiffer wipes

trashbags

dishwashing soap

laundry detergent/dryer sheets/etc.

nail polish remover/cotton balls/q-tips

mouthwash/toothpaste/floss

groceries: 

almond milk

cereal

coconut milk yogurt

nuts/almonds

bars (lara bars/kind bars)

berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries)

pita bread/hummus

water bottles

frozen acai

granola 

pumpkin/chia seeds

goji berries

raisins

popcorn 

That’s definitely not everything- but I hope that could help!! 

P.S. Here is my current college apartment:

http://www.mackenziekendall.com/college-apartment-tour/