Dear Father, thank You for filling me with Your love joy and peace. Cleanse me from all my sins and remove anything in my life that displeases You. Take control of my heart and my life and mold me into the person You want me to be. Guide me to walk into Your path, listen to Your words and live them daily. Thank you for life and for my family. Bless them Oh Lord and keep us close to You Amen.
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 KJV Isaiah...
“For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “ Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”” Luke 2:11-14...
Glory in the Highest “Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:8-11 NKJV...
Melons: Most people don’t know that melons are in the same gourd family as squashes and cucumbers. Squashes are considered vegetables, while melons are known as fruits with sweet and juicy flavor. There are now endless varieties of melon. Cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon are the most well-known varieties. Others are Crenshaw, Casaba, Persian, Santa Claus, and Sharlyn. Melons are a good source of vitamin C and potassium. They have high water content and are relatively low in calories. They are also fat-free and cholesterol free. Wash fruits and do not eat melons, cantaloupes, and water melons with other foods; eat them alone. Casaba melon Crenshaw melon Persian melon Water melon, Honey dew and Cantaloupe Sharlyn melon Santa Claus melon Source: Foods that Heal, CDC, National Cancer Institute, Dept of Health and Human Services, Natural Remedies...
Are you interested in healthy eating and having a balanced diet? If so, you’ll want to learn more about food groups. You may have grown up with the “Basic 4”: dairy group, meat group, grain group, and the fruits and vegetables group. As nutrition science has changed, so have these food groups. What are the basic food groups? Foods are grouped together when they share similar nutritional properties. The groups below are based on the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan. Depending on the plan you choose, you might find the food groups arranged with some slight differences. For example, My Pyramid has a meat and beans group instead of a meat, poultry, and fish group. Food Groups Examples 1. Grains Whole wheat bread and rolls, whole wheat pasta, English muffin, pita bread, bagel, cereals, grits, oatmeal, brown rice, unsalted pretzels and popcorn 2. Fruits Apples, apricots, bananas, dates, grapes, oranges, grapefruit, grapefruit juice, mangoes, melons, peaches, pineapples, raisins, strawberries, tangerines, and 100% fruit juice 3. Vegetables Broccoli, carrots, collards, green beans, green peas, kale, lima beans, potatoes, spinach, squash, sweet potatoes, tomatoes 4. Fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products Fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk or buttermilk, fat-free, low-fat, or reduced-fat cheese, fat-free or low-fat regular or frozen yogurt 5. Lean meats, poultry, and fish Beef, poultry, pork, game meats, fish, shellfish Select only lean; trim away visible fats; broil, roast, or poach; remove skin from poultry 6. Nuts, seeds, and legumes Almonds, hazelnuts, mixed nuts, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, peanut butter, kidney beans, lentils, split peas How much of each food group should I eat? To learn this, you’ll want to refer to a healthy eating plan. A healthy eating plan will show you how much you need from each food group to stay within your calorie needs and promote good health. A healthy eating plan can also help you learn— How many calories you need each day. How much of each food equals a portion. How to make healthy choices in each food group. What are some examples of healthy eating plans? Two examples of healthy eating plans are identified by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005: MyPyramid.gov (based on The USDA Food Guide) The DASH Eating Plan Which eating plan should I choose? Either can work for you. Both are healthy eating plans that— Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products. Include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. Are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars. Can provide your daily...