I find so many articles during the day, it's hard to keep up! I've included a review of our steamer. One of the greatest investments for our health was the food steamer. I love using this thing! It's easy to use and will steam vegetables for our dinner without the use of cooking oils, butters or added salt. What I like about it the most is that I can cut up vegetables like carrots and set the timer and I'm done. I don't have to keep up with it or stir anything. The instruction manual that comes with the steamer will tell you how long to steam each food item. Once it is done it will beep and let you know it's ready. If you do not turn it off, it will occasionally send a little bit of steam up every so often to keep everything warm.
Cons: Sometimes we will have to time food to steam a little bit longer (about 5-10 minutes) than recommended to get them to the right softness. The structure can be a little bit tricky to assemble but it's manageable. Be sure to prepare your meals in advance because steaming can take up to 20 minutes or more. If you manage your time with other things that you are cooking, this really isn't a problem. Be sure to be ready to eat when you take out the food from the steamer because the food can get cold quickly. This product is great for healthy eating. Last night we had steamed carrots, broccoli, and brown rice. :)
Food Steamer:http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hamilton-Beach-Digital-Food-Steamer/11317139
Links:
2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/guidelines/default.aspx#toc
http://diet.health.com/2009/04/19/19-new-reasons-to-keep-fat-off/
How much should you exercise? http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/03/30/exercise.guidelines.confusion/index.html?hpt=T2
Dr. Oz Health Tips on Men's Health: http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/essential_health_tips/index.php
Foods that fight fat: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20352009,00.html
Fatty Foods are Addicting http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/03/28/fatty.foods.brain/index.html?hpt=Sbin
Unhealthiest Foods at the Mall http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/48983/unhealthiest-foods-at-the-mall/
Permaculture 101 - More of a living green video rather than health, but interesting nonetheless. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHJwLz_AFG8&feature=player_embedded
Latest high-fructose corn syrup study generates buzz, debate http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/03/25/corn.syrup.sugar/index.html?hpt=T2
