How To Make Amazing Naturally Flavored Water - by Herb Info

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Finally – a way to drink something that has tons of flavor as well as super health qualities! Although I say “finally” – aficionados of the natural way will not be surprised that these “ancient recipes” beat all comers. Because as they say, “There’s nothing new under the sun”! We think this is infinitely better than some trademarked artificial-additive drink in a plastic bottle. The link to the full recipe is at the foot of the article, after our commentary (as usual).
These easy-to-make natural waters are made with just water, fruit (organic please!), ice and herbs. They are full of nutrition, healthful qualities, delicious flavor and look fantastic as you can see! Imagine the reaction you are going to get from your guests! These drinks could also be amazingly perfect if you are detoxing or simply if you are seeking something that is refreshing and delicious without containing any artificial sugars or other chemical additives.
Another great benefit of this refreshing “DIY” fruit water, in addition to the amazing nutritional content: You are completely eliminating the use of evil plastic bottles.


Plastic bottles are reported to leach toxic chemicals such as BPA into their contents. Also, plastic garbage is spreading far and wide across the world… slowly breaking down and entering the food chain. This is horrendous and needs to stop! I think it’s time to start thinking seriously about banning plastic and using natural alternatives.
If you’re truly committed to caring about life and future generations, you will be doing all that you can to limit your use of single-use plastic bottles. Use (and re-use!) high quality food-grade glass containers. They don’t leach anything into your food, don’t contribute to the hideous mountain of discarded plastic.. .and they look cool as well. Speaking of which, did you know that you can get Ball Mason Jars on Amazon?
Here, then, is the link to the Five Amazing Recipes For Healthy Naturally Flavored Water
Note – it’s mentioned in the recipes at the link but we think it expedient to say it again – be sure to wash fruit thoroughly, especially if you are planning on leaving the drinks overnight before drinking them. You don’t want bad bacteria or even pesticides messing up your drinks.

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Russian Tea Cakes

Russian tea cake, Mexican wedding cookie or snowball. Whatever you call them they’re a very traditional Christmas cookie and always a favorite.

Toasting your almonds will give your cookies a deeper and more robust flavor.

It’s always important to slowly cream your butter with sugar to prevent the sugar from “burning ” the yolk. This happens when the yolk absorbs too much sugar and makes yolky lumps in the batter. A well creamed butter and sugar mixture with provide structure to your dessert.

Mix in your roughly chopped almonds until just combined with the batter.

Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap and chill. Chilling the dough with prevent the cookies from crumbling drastically when forming the cookie balls.

I like to roll the cookies in confectioners’ sugar after they are cool enough to touch and then again after they have cooled completely.

Ingredients

Makes 4 dozen cookies

• 1 1/2 cups butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar, or as per desire.
• 2 eggs
• 3 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 cups roughly chopped toasted almonds

Directions

1. Slowly cream the butter and the sugar together. Once the mixture is creamy, add the eggs, one at a time, and mix until incorporated. Add the vanilla with the last egg.
2. Whisk together the flour and salt, and add to the creamed mixture. Mix together until the flour is combined. Add the chopped almonds and mix just until incorporated. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
4. Remove the dough from the refrigerator, and roll about a tablespoon of dough into a ball (Each ball should be about one inch in diameter.) Bake for 20-22 minutes, until lightly golden on the bottom. After you remove them from the oven, let them cool slightly for about 5 minutes, then roll in powdered sugar or coconut crumbs. After they cool completely, roll again in the sugar or coconut.

The 2012 Bodybuilding.com Fitness Expo

The 2012 Bodybuilding.com Fitness Expo is primed to be our biggest, most action-packed Expo yet! This celebration of bodybuilding and fitness is the biggest and most unique fitness-related EXPO in Idaho and is located in the beautiful city of Boise, the home of Bodybuilding.com. As always, there will be supplement samples, a long list of exciting events, and a variety of amazing special guests!

Admission Is Absolutely Free!

This year's expo includes the Grapplers Quest, CrossFit Games, Military Competition Event, Strong Man Exhibition and much, much, more. Athletes and models converged to teach about fitness and nutrition with renowned companies within the fitness and nutrition industry.

When Is It?

Saturday, June 9th, 2012

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

BRING A HEALTHY CANNED FOOD ITEM for the Idaho Foodbank and receive a FREE BODYBUILDING.COM MESH WORKOUT BAG!

Where Is It?

Century Link Arena in Downtown Boise, Idaho, USA

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Jessica Jessie

  

  

Hi!  I’m Jessica Boughers.  In the fitness world people know me by my stage name Jessica Jessie.  Currently I compete in the IFBB’s Bikini division where I have been fortunate enough to have participated in the last two Bikini Olympias.

Competing has always been in my blood.  From the age of three my Mom had me on stage in countless beauty pageants.  At the same time I thrived as an athlete playing volleyball, basketball and soccer in high school.  Ultimately I earned a soccer scholarship to Virginia Commonwealth University.  Upon graduation I began modeling – I’ve appeared in numerous magazines from “Oxygen” to “Maxim” to “Black Belt” – and became a professional cheerleader for the Washington Redskins.  It was during this time that fitness became my passion.  I decided to study everything about exercise and nutrition and became certified as a master personal trainer and nutritionist.  In the spring of 2010 a friend of mine suggested that I look into competing in the IFBB.  The Bikini division was a perfect marriage of my athletic desire and my love of glamour.   That summer, after winning for NPC (National Physique Committee) shows I earned my IFBB pro card and haven’t looked back.  Currently I work as a spokesmodel and blogger for SAN Nutrition and I recently earned an invitation to compete in the prestigious Arnold Classic.  I can’t wait!

WAGs, Cheerleaders & Athletes Of The IFBB Bikini Model Circuit

Abbie Burrows - Interesting Facts: Former Member of Denver Dream LFL and Flex Magazine Rookie of the Year

Amanda Latona - Interesting Fact: Former Singer and Winner of the 2009 Flex Bikini Model Search

Jennifer Andrews - Interesting Fact: Is a former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader

Denise Milani - Interesting Fact: Bikini Model and Won first competition entered in 2011

Diana Graham - Interesting Fact: Former Pro League Cheerleader and 2011 IFBB Ms. Olympia Bikini Results: 11th

Jessica Jessie - Interesting Fact: Is a former Washington Redskins cheerleader

Juliana Daniell - Interesting Fact: Was a collegiate swimmer at Virginia Tech and cheerleader for the Atlanta Hawks

Missy Cole - Interesting Fact: Dates Phillies pitcher & 1st at 2010 IFBB NY Pro

Nicole Nagrani - Interesting Fact: All Star Cheerleader for 10yrs and 2011 IFBB Ms. Olympia Bikini Results: 1st

Shelsea Montes - Interesting Fact: 5ft; One of shortest ladies on IFBB circuit

Denise Milani at the 2012 Flex Pro

There were a lot of great competitors at 2012 Flex Pro, but I have a big soft spot for Denise Milani. In my view one of the sexiest babes alive has taken up fitness competition and I will follow her as she prepares and competes in her quest for perfection. This being her 2nd Bikini competition. Denise made 1st Callouts but the overall winner was Janaina Barral.