http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Allan+Thomas Wellness, Fitness and Diet Allan Thomas Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=90129&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet If you really want to achieve optimal health, you have got to get a move on, at least a couple of times per week. There is little argument in the scientific community regarding exercise complementary role to diet in the prevention of numerous diseases and chronic conditions. Simple walking on a regu... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Allan Thomas Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=91411&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet People have been pondering the value of vitamin supplements for years, and today it is still a hot topic in any discussion about nutrition. And after all the news reports, studies, and claims, all we can safely say about supplements is that they are exactly what their name implies. They aren't inten... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Allan Thomas Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=87066&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet If you need to lose weight, aim to lose body fat, rather than decreasing your muscle or 'lean body mass', or dehydrating yourself. If you control your food intake, you can lose weight in a sustained and controlled way. Ideally, you should aim to lose 0.5 - 1kg (1-2 lb) per week and, by eating a bala... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Allan Thomas Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=82519&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet You can survive for weeks without food, but you would be lucky to survive more than a few days without water. Your body is 60% water; if for any reason this percentage drops significantly, you are in danger of dehydration. Your body rids itself of heat by increasing blood circulation to your skin, s... Cooking Allan Thomas Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=93280&ca=Cooking There are a few methods of killing a lobster. One is to pierce its head, at the well-defined cross mark, with a strong sharp knife (though it's not highly recommended). This goes straight into the brain, and kills it instantly. The other method is given below. - Tie the claws together with string or... Cooking Allan Thomas Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=75204&ca=Cooking Just as you don’t have to give up sweetness in your foods, you don’t have to give up fats altogether. It is important, however, that you limit your intake. Cutting back begins in the kitchen, and continues at the table. Remember that eating too much fat may have a direct effect on insulin activity i... Cooking Allan Thomas Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=70648&ca=Cooking Below is some guidelines for smart cooks : - Keep on hand food items you use often. Group similar items on shelves. This speeds selection and you can see at a glance when it's time to buy replacements. - Organize your refrigerator so there's a certain space for leftovers. Then you can easily see wha... Cooking Allan Thomas Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=72519&ca=Cooking When first experimenting, easy does it ! Use just enough herb to heighten natural food flavors. One strongly seasoned dish per meal is generally a good rule of thumb. Following is a list of guides for your everyday cooking needs : - Start with 1/4 tsp dried herbs to four servings, or to one pound of... Cooking Allan Thomas Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=76437&ca=Cooking As fish has such a small amount of connective tissue, it requires very little cooking. If it is overcooked, the flakes fall apart and the fibers become tough, dry and tasteless. There are several ways of cooking fish, but the cooking process should, in general, be short and gentle. Although fillets... Family Concerns Allan Thomas Sun, 09 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=61573&ca=Family+Concerns Children are prone to food allergic (especially toddler). Re-introduction of offending foods can be attempted, but should be done under medical supervision. When eating out, ask about the ingredients and preparation of menu items before you order. If unsure, play safe by ordering plain. Be cautious...