The Perfect Paver: Backyard Reveal
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Friday, October 23, 2009
Bubby's first injury
Yes, Bubby has had his first injury. I knew this day would eventually come, and it has finally happened. He hit his head on the window sil. He cried, I cried, fortunately he is fine. He just has a little battle wound. I got some great shots of him last night. As you can see in the pictures he now has 3 bottom teeth.
Plums
I picked up a whole tub of plums at costco! They are so sweet and delicious. For baby food I washed, peeled, and diced them. I boiled them with about a 1/2 cup of water for 20 minutes them mashed with a fork. Really easy! Peeling is quite time consuming but I was eating the peels as I go. LOL! Bubby loved them!
Plum Information
Plums are high in sugar; therefore, they have no starch. Consequently, they will not become sweeter after being picked; but their pectic enzymes will dissolve some of the pectin, causing them to soften. This action can be halted with refrigerating. Plums have only moderate amounts of soluble gums and pectins in the flesh, as well as small amounts of cellulose and the noncarbohydrate food fiber lignin in the skin. Although plums are a good source of vitamins A and C and potassium, they have very little protein and only a trace of fat, and they do contain more antioxidants than any other fruit.
Plums are a very good source of vitamin C. They are also a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B2 and potassium. In addition, plums are a good source of dietary fiber.
Nutrition FactsServing Size: 1
Amount per Serving
Calories 30
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0.18g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 7g
Protein .46g 1%
Vitamin A 4.26%
Vitamin C 10.5%
Calcium .26%
Iron .39%
Vitamin E 2%
Thiamin (B1) 2%
Riboflavin (B2) 3.5%
Niacin (B3) 1.6%
Vitamin B6 2.5%
Folic Acid (Folate) .36%
Magnesium 1.16%
Panthothenic Acid 1.2%
Zinc .47%
Copper 1.5%
Manganese 1.5%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 5.4% Carbs 106.7%
Protein 6.1%
Amount per Serving
Calories 30
Calories from Fat 0
Total Fat 0.18g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 7g
Protein .46g 1%
Vitamin A 4.26%
Vitamin C 10.5%
Calcium .26%
Iron .39%
Vitamin E 2%
Thiamin (B1) 2%
Riboflavin (B2) 3.5%
Niacin (B3) 1.6%
Vitamin B6 2.5%
Folic Acid (Folate) .36%
Magnesium 1.16%
Panthothenic Acid 1.2%
Zinc .47%
Copper 1.5%
Manganese 1.5%
Est. Percent of Calories from:
Fat 5.4% Carbs 106.7%
Protein 6.1%
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Typical Tuesday
I was having fun with my camera over the weekend. I got some great artistic shots out at the pumpkin patch.
Nothing too exciting going on today. Just the usual working mom's never ending list of things to do. Here is what I would like to accomplish this evening, this is my dream evening:
Dinner (Chicken, sweet potatoes, broccoli) - This I will do
Feed Baby - This I will do
Iron mountain of clothes - Probably won't get done
Make some baby food, I have plums and squash to make. - This I will do
Clean bathrooms- Probably won't get done
Give dog a bath- Probably won't get done, but really needs too..
Give baby a bath- This I will do
Get baby ready for bed -This I will do
Think I can get all of this done??? hmm.. me neither. :) I'll let you know what happens. Then I wonder why I never have time to workout. Maybe I'll try to squeeze a workout in. :)
This is also why I have no T.V. shows I watch. You won't see too many blog updates about favorite shows from me. I barely ever have the T.V. on and when it is on, husband is watching sports. Another exciting night planned at my house!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Pears
Last night I whipped up a batch of pears. It was very easy. Just peel, diced and simmer for 20 mins. I added about a half cup of water. Then I mashed them in a bowl.
Serving Size 1 Medium Pear
Amount per serving
Calories 98
Calories from Fat 2
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 16g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 1%
Iron 2%
Potassium 33%
Vitamin E 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
http://www.peertrainer.com/DFcaloriecounterB.aspx?id=6936
. Carbohydrates make up 98% of the
energy provided by a pear. Carbohydrates
are helpful in weight reduction
diets, since they contain half as many
calories as fat.
Serving Size 1 Medium Pear
Amount per serving
Calories 98
Calories from Fat 2
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 16g
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 12%
Calcium 1%
Iron 2%
Potassium 33%
Vitamin E 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
http://www.peertrainer.com/DFcaloriecounterB.aspx?id=6936
. Carbohydrates make up 98% of the
energy provided by a pear. Carbohydrates
are helpful in weight reduction
diets, since they contain half as many
calories as fat.
. Pears provide a natural quick source
of energy, due largely to high amounts
of two monosaccharides: fructose and
glucose.
of energy, due largely to high amounts
of two monosaccharides: fructose and
glucose.
. A pear is a nutrient dense food,
providing more nutrients per calorie,
than calories per nutrient.
providing more nutrients per calorie,
than calories per nutrient.
. A pear provides 30% more potassium
than an apple. Potassium is necessary
http://trade.usapears.com/documents/29768_pearnutritionfacts.pdf
than an apple. Potassium is necessary
http://trade.usapears.com/documents/29768_pearnutritionfacts.pdf
Friday, October 9, 2009
Blueberries baby food
I love blueberries! They make the best babyfood. Word to the wise, don't wear your favorite outfit or have anything in the vicinity of cooked blueberries, they stain. I had blueberries everywhere!
All I did was clean them up and dump them in pot to simmer for 25 minutes. I used about a cup of water. It made a delicious sauce!! I just mixed and served. Adults would like the sauce drizzled over icecream or poured in a smoothie. It was sooooooo good.
Bubby is great with textures so I didn't have to strain the skins or seeds. He ate it all up!
All I did was clean them up and dump them in pot to simmer for 25 minutes. I used about a cup of water. It made a delicious sauce!! I just mixed and served. Adults would like the sauce drizzled over icecream or poured in a smoothie. It was sooooooo good.
Bubby is great with textures so I didn't have to strain the skins or seeds. He ate it all up!
One cup of blueberries contains 16% DV of fiber.
Blueberries are a source of Vitamins A and C, potassium and folate.
Blueberries are very low in fat and sodium, and high in dietary fiber and potassium – and only 40 calories per ½ cup serving
Avacado
Bubby loves avacado. Ok so he just likes it. It took me about 3 times trying it with him for him to eat it. What an easy meal to make! Just peel and mash!
Weight-watchers often stay away from avocados specifically because of the fats content of the fruit. But that's a myth. The monounsaturated fats and the wholesome nutrition helps the basal metabolic rate, and reduce overeating.
A majority of the fats content is the health-promoting monounsaturated fats, followed by smaller amounts of polyunsaturated and saturated fats.
The potassium content and calories of an avocado is three times that of a banana. Other essential minerals are iron and copper for the blood, phosphorus and magnesium.
The sodium content in avocados and its low sugar content and absence of starch make it an ideal fruit for diabetics and hypoglycemics.
It is also one of the richest source of fiber among all fruits and vegetables. Packed with vitamins A, several B-complex, especially B3 (folic acid), powerful anti-oxidants like vitamins C and E, calcium, iron, potassium, etc.
Health Benefits
Avocado is a fruit that is often avoided because of its high fats content. Together with that perception, the numerous health benefits are also overlooked. It's time we take a good look at the healing virtues of this fruit:
Bad breath: The avocado is one of the best natural mouth wash and a remedy for bad breath. It is effective in removing intestinal putrefactions or decomposition which are the real cause of a coated tongue and this unpleasant condition.
Beauty aid: The oil extracted is widely used in preparation of beauty products. These include creams, cleansers and moisturizers to prevent the ageing effect of dehydration; bath oils, shampoos, scalp conditioner and hair tonic.
Blood pressure: The high potassium and folate content in avocado helps to regulate blood pressure, protecting your body against circulatory diseases, heart problems and stroke.
Cholesterol: An avocado contains oleic and linoleic acids that are effective in lowering the LDL cholesterol and increasing the healthy HDL cholesterol.
Duodenal ulcer: The blandness of this fruit (and papaya) is comforting and soothing to the hypersensitive surfaces of the stomach and duodenum. Its abundant nutrient and enzymes are an effective remedy to treat these ulceration.
Eyesight: The potent anti-oxidant content in avocado helps neutralize free radicals that are important for improving eyesight and prevent eye problems like astigmatism, cataracts and glaucoma.
Fetal development: The high folate content is important and necessary for healthy fetal cell and tissue development.
Immune system: Regular consumption of avocados strengthens the body's immune system.
Increases absorption of phytonutrients: Studies have proven that when even a small amount of avocado is consumed together with other fruits and vegetables, the absorption of phytonutrients are a few times higher than when consumed on its own. This alone makes it worthwhile to be eating avocados regularly.
Kidney stones: Consumption of the high-potassium content fruit helps to reduce urinary calcium excretion, lowering the risk of stones forming in the kidney.
Morning sickness: The vitamin B6 helps relieve nausea and queasiness associated with pregnancy.
Muscle and nerve: The high potassium content helps balance our body's electrolytes, aids muscle activity, nerve function and energy metabolism.
Prostate cancer: Studies have shown that certain unique phytonutrient substances in avocados have been known to help prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells and may even help repair the damaged cells.
Psoriasis: The avocado oil is beneficial in the treatment of psoriasis. Apply regularly on affected parts to remove the scales.
Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 cup, pureed (230 grams) Amount Per Serving Calories: 384 Total Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 5g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 0% S
odium 18mg 0% T
otal Carboydrates 20g 6%
Dietary Fiber 16g ~
Sugars 1g ~
Protein 5g 9% Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 33% Iron 7% Calcium 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs (http://www.elook.org/nutrition/fruits/1926-1.html)
Nutritional Benefits (Source: http://www.juicing-for-health.com/avocado.html)
Next to the olive, the avocado is the second fruit with the highest monounsaturated fatty acids content at 20%. This amounts to almost twenty times that of any other fruit.
Next to the olive, the avocado is the second fruit with the highest monounsaturated fatty acids content at 20%. This amounts to almost twenty times that of any other fruit.
Weight-watchers often stay away from avocados specifically because of the fats content of the fruit. But that's a myth. The monounsaturated fats and the wholesome nutrition helps the basal metabolic rate, and reduce overeating.
A majority of the fats content is the health-promoting monounsaturated fats, followed by smaller amounts of polyunsaturated and saturated fats.
The potassium content and calories of an avocado is three times that of a banana. Other essential minerals are iron and copper for the blood, phosphorus and magnesium.
The sodium content in avocados and its low sugar content and absence of starch make it an ideal fruit for diabetics and hypoglycemics.
It is also one of the richest source of fiber among all fruits and vegetables. Packed with vitamins A, several B-complex, especially B3 (folic acid), powerful anti-oxidants like vitamins C and E, calcium, iron, potassium, etc.
Health Benefits
Avocado is a fruit that is often avoided because of its high fats content. Together with that perception, the numerous health benefits are also overlooked. It's time we take a good look at the healing virtues of this fruit:
Bad breath: The avocado is one of the best natural mouth wash and a remedy for bad breath. It is effective in removing intestinal putrefactions or decomposition which are the real cause of a coated tongue and this unpleasant condition.
Beauty aid: The oil extracted is widely used in preparation of beauty products. These include creams, cleansers and moisturizers to prevent the ageing effect of dehydration; bath oils, shampoos, scalp conditioner and hair tonic.
Blood pressure: The high potassium and folate content in avocado helps to regulate blood pressure, protecting your body against circulatory diseases, heart problems and stroke.
Cholesterol: An avocado contains oleic and linoleic acids that are effective in lowering the LDL cholesterol and increasing the healthy HDL cholesterol.
Duodenal ulcer: The blandness of this fruit (and papaya) is comforting and soothing to the hypersensitive surfaces of the stomach and duodenum. Its abundant nutrient and enzymes are an effective remedy to treat these ulceration.
Eyesight: The potent anti-oxidant content in avocado helps neutralize free radicals that are important for improving eyesight and prevent eye problems like astigmatism, cataracts and glaucoma.
Fetal development: The high folate content is important and necessary for healthy fetal cell and tissue development.
Immune system: Regular consumption of avocados strengthens the body's immune system.
Increases absorption of phytonutrients: Studies have proven that when even a small amount of avocado is consumed together with other fruits and vegetables, the absorption of phytonutrients are a few times higher than when consumed on its own. This alone makes it worthwhile to be eating avocados regularly.
Kidney stones: Consumption of the high-potassium content fruit helps to reduce urinary calcium excretion, lowering the risk of stones forming in the kidney.
Morning sickness: The vitamin B6 helps relieve nausea and queasiness associated with pregnancy.
Muscle and nerve: The high potassium content helps balance our body's electrolytes, aids muscle activity, nerve function and energy metabolism.
Prostate cancer: Studies have shown that certain unique phytonutrient substances in avocados have been known to help prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells and may even help repair the damaged cells.
Psoriasis: The avocado oil is beneficial in the treatment of psoriasis. Apply regularly on affected parts to remove the scales.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Spinach baby food
I make all of my own baby food. It is so easy to do, plus you know exactly what your baby is eating. Fortunately for me buuby is a great eater! It is so much fun to try new foods with him and watch his reactions.
Last week I made spinach. Very easy!
1 bag spinach
1/2 cup water
Rinse spinach and pull the spines off. Mix spinach and water in fry pan, over medium. It takes about 10 minutes for spinach to get mushy. Transfer to a blender.
It looks kind of gross but Bubby loved it!
After the pictures I have nutritional information.
Fresh Spinach
Serving Size: 1 1/2cups shredded (85g)
Spinach:Nutritional Information
Researchers have identified at least 13 different compounds in nutrient-rich Spinach that function as antioxidants and anti-cancer agents. Spinach has also been shown to help those suffering from osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis and other diseases. Spinach is fat-and cholesterol-free, low in calories, high in fiber, high in folate (20 percent of daily requirement), and also provides 15 percent of the daily requirement of magnesium. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin A (70 percent of daily requirement), vitamin C (25 percent of daily requirement) and iron (20 percent of daily requirement). Spinach also provides vitamin K, which helps blood coagulate and which, along with calcium, vitamin D and phosphorous, is important for strong bones.
Last week I made spinach. Very easy!
1 bag spinach
1/2 cup water
Rinse spinach and pull the spines off. Mix spinach and water in fry pan, over medium. It takes about 10 minutes for spinach to get mushy. Transfer to a blender.
It looks kind of gross but Bubby loved it!
After the pictures I have nutritional information.
Here is the spinach after it is blended up.
Fresh Spinach
Serving Size: 1 1/2cups shredded (85g)
Amount per Serving
Calories 40
Calories 40
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 160mg
Total Carbohydrate10g
Dietary Fiber 5g
Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 70%
Calcium 6%
Calories from Fat 0%
Calories from Fat 0%
19%Vitamin C
25%Iron 20
(Source: http://www.ilovespinch.com/)
(Source: http://www.ilovespinch.com/)
Spinach:Nutritional Information
Researchers have identified at least 13 different compounds in nutrient-rich Spinach that function as antioxidants and anti-cancer agents. Spinach has also been shown to help those suffering from osteoporosis, heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis and other diseases. Spinach is fat-and cholesterol-free, low in calories, high in fiber, high in folate (20 percent of daily requirement), and also provides 15 percent of the daily requirement of magnesium. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin A (70 percent of daily requirement), vitamin C (25 percent of daily requirement) and iron (20 percent of daily requirement). Spinach also provides vitamin K, which helps blood coagulate and which, along with calcium, vitamin D and phosphorous, is important for strong bones.
This is also a great spinach nutritional Web site: http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2626/2
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