Question to Married and Single bloggers

 Good day all, 

Today is Father's Day here in the states, so happy father's day to any father reading this(i doubt there are any fathers reading this, considering 95% of my blog followers are women, but anywho). While at church this morning, i thought about an interesting topic that i have been wanting to post about for awhile now: marriage. 


 Question to my Married bloggers:
What traits do you think single women should be looking for in a man? How did you know that you found the "One?"


 Question to my Single(if you are not married you fall in this category) bloggers:
 What traits are you looking for in your future husband?

Please feel free to answer honestly, because i think married people can teach the single maiden alot, and singles ladies can learn from other singles.

Have a blessed day, Chizzy ;D

Homemade Natural Hair Removal 101

Good day all, 
 If you haven't realized it by now, let me be the first to let you know:  I'm a homemade kinda gal. 
Sooooooo, today i bring you a Natural hair removal procedure that is very simple. This procedure is called Halawa and is brought to you from the Middle East. 


What you need: 
Brown sugar 
Lemon
Saucepan
Clean cotton fabric
and Water


Instructions: 

• Take 10 tablespoons of brown sugar, the juice of half a lemon and a tablespoon of water. Then, mix all the ingredients in a small saucepan and set on the stove to heat over high heat for 20 minutes. 
• Make sure to stir the "Halawa mixture" every five minutes so it doesn't clump in the pot or burn. 
• When the "Halawa mixture" has turned into a caramel brown color, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool to a temperature that is acceptable to you. IT SHOULD be warm and have the consistency of golden syrupy honey. 
• Don't allow it to cool too much or it will go hard. 
• Take a bit of the Halawa syrup with a small spatula and evenly distribute it onto an area of your skin. To facilitate the process, you can also use strips of clean cotton fabric for the Halawa hair removal(simply lay them on top of the paste).
• Wait a few seconds and then tear off the strips with a sudden sharp movement. Make sure that you go against the direction of the hair  growth. 

Oya have fun!


Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

Mental, Spiritual, physical, and Emotional goals for March and beyond

Good day all. 
Like i discussed yesterday I'm making new plans for March and beyond because I want to be productive. I've decided to put it in writing.  I did similar things like this when i was in school which has been all my life(lol). 

 

First, I plan on making a liberal plan for each day the night before. That way i have goals and and are more likely to achieve them.

Mental- Have a goal to read a book(gifted or bought that i have not read) and finish it by the end of the month. Substitute online T.V. movie time for this. At least one hour of reading(this is huge cause i haven't been a fan of physical reading in a long while now).


Spiritual- First thing in the morning(before ever opening up my computer) have morning devotion. 
I am currently using solo: An uncommon devotional and it's pretty amazing, totally recommend it.


Physical- Workout at least three times a week for 1 hour. Focusing on running and exercises that increase my heart rate. Run at the very beautiful park near my home or officially join that really cool and expensive gym near my home. 



Emotional- hmm i'm not sure yet. Oh i know...Work on my Chizzy D book(yep i have one, its a pretty cool personal scrapbook). Being as creative as i want, writing poems, songs, drawing things i want to sew up, just digging in the book and being creative whenever i'm feeling down.

Question: Do you make similar plans?

p.s. none of this pics were taken by me.



Have a blessed day. Chizzy :D

Sometimes you just need a break! ALSO Please suggest new music to me!

 Good day all, 
The title of this post pretty much sums up how i have been feeling about the internet lately. Yesterday, here in the good ol' United States, my neighborhood lost electricity for a couple of hours(thank you NEPA). I have no idea why, all i know is that i felt free. SERIOUSLY and i even wanted it to last longer. My macbook has been connected to me as though it's my child for like two years now. Granted i do take breaks from it once in awhile. Although technology is awesome, and i'm not going to list of all the ways here because everyone knows them, it kinda detaches you from "LIVING,"which is what i'm really focused on doing these days.


Anyways, i wrote this post especially to the people that follow my blog. I may or may post on a daily or weekly bases, i may or may not comment or see your lately post, but whenever i'm on here i will do my best to connect with my blogger fam.

 Question: I really want to be introduced to new music.  Can you suggest any artist or bands/qroups for me to check out.

Have a blessed day. Chizzy D

Master Cleanse Results

 Good day all, 

I would like to start off by letting you know that i failed. I failed failed failed at my goal of doing the ten day Master Cleanse Detox. When i say i failed, what i really mean to say is that i was only able to do this thing for 3 full days( 72 hours). I'm still proud of my three day record though.

 Why did I do Master Cleanse Detox

I have been struggling for a while now to go back to being a 100% (healthy)vegan. I really wanted to do something that would shock my body into craving to be feed super healthy foods. Did it work YES!! So i guess i really didn't fail after-all, since that was my reason for doing it anyway.

Results from my 3 day cleanse

Um, well the cleanse didn't do what i thought it would do, cough cough "cleanse" anything out of me the whole three days. This is another reason i stop at three days.
I lost 14 pounds (seriously!!!). In three days i lost 14 pounds, thats crazy stuff. I'm not a big girl so losing more than 14 pounds would not be healthy for me(another reason why i had to stop).

Conclusion

Because there was no "cleansing" going on, I don't think i will do this specific cleanse ever again. I'm glad i did it though because since i stopped (over a week now) i've successfully gotten back to my super healthy vegan ways(which is hard considering the region of the world i live in).


Have a blessed day. 
 
Chizzy ;D

Which is best: cow milk, goat milk, soy milk, oat milk..etc..

Good day all,
I'm currently on Day 3 of my master cleanse and have to say that day 2 was HARD. I have a feeling Day 3 will not be any better, i'm thinking of reducing the cleanse to 5 days though, we will see.
 Ok so i've been doing loads of research on the best foods for my body. I was researching milk and milk alternatives and came across this useful information that i wanted to document and share.

So which milk is best? And which do you drink?

Cow milk:

Cow milk is white opaque liquid which is rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins. Compared to sheep or goat milk, cow milk is better in uniformity, balance, thickness, richness and butterfat.

• Nutrition value:
  • The cow milk is very rich in iodine and also contain small amount of Potassium in it. It contains minerals such as Calcium, Phosphorus, Protein, Tryptophan as well as Vitamins such as Vitamin D, B12 & B2 in good amount and Vitamins K & A in small amount. In 100g of Cow milk there are 56 calories and calories from fat are 17.

• Benefits of cow milk:
  • It prevents bone disease called rickets.
  • It also gives protection from thyroid.
  • It also improves the immune system.
  • Consuming cow milk with broccoli and egg is regarded as balanced food.
  • It is beneficial for healthy bones, dental health and obesity reduction in children.
  • Drinking 1 glass of cow’s milk before going to bed assists you in obtaining good sleep.
  • Cow milk also boosts semen and relaxes the intestines.

• Disadvantages of Cow Milk:
  • Cow milk can lead to various allergies, bleeding from intestines, diarrhea, wheezing and vomiting in babies below one year.
  • It is not appropriate for lactose intolerance patients as it lead to vomiting and loose motions.
  • Heart disease patients must avoid cow’s milk as it has considerable fat.
  • It can cause iron-deficiency as it is poor source of iron.

 

Buffalo Milk

Buffalo milk is very white and smooth as well as creamier and thicker since it has 100% more fat than cow milk. Compared to cows, sheep or goats milks, buffalo milk is much lower in cholesterol and higher in calcium. Buffalo milk can be conserved naturally for a longer period because of high peroxidase activity.

• Nutrition value:
  • Buffalo milk contains minerals such as Calcium in rich amount and Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus in good amount and Iron, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese in small amounts as well as vitamins like Riboflavin & Vitamin B12 in rich amount and Vitamin A, C & Thiamin in good amount and Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6 & Niacin in small amount. In 100g of Buffalo milk there are 97 calories and calories from fat are 61.

• Benefits of Buffalo Milk:
  • It is better nutritional supplement for babies.
  • It is useful for healthy bones and dental health.
  • It is good for cardiovascular health as it contain less cholesterol.
  • Buffalo milk is also good for weight gain.

Disadvantage will be similar to cow’s milk.

Goat Milk

Goat milk has slightly sweet and salty taste. It is a suitable option for the people with intolerance as it has slightly less lactose compared to cow milk. It is also a good alternative for the people with allergies as it have various proteins from cow milk.

• Nutrition value:
  • Goat milk contains minerals such as Calcium, Potassium, Magnesium& Phosphorous in rich amount and Sodium in good amount as well as Selenium, Zinc & Iron in small amount. It also contain Vitamins like Vitamin A, D & Choline in rich amount and Vitamin C, E, K, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Vitamin B12 & Pantothenic acid in small amount. In 100g of Goat milk there are 69 calories and calories from fat are 36.

• Benefits of Goat Milk:
  • It aids to prevent bone loss and migraine headaches.
  • It also defends colon cells from cancer causing chemicals.
  • It lessens the symptoms of ear infections, asthma, eczema and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • People who cannot tolerate cow’s milk can consume goat’s milk as the specific proteins which cause allergic reactions are absent in goat’s milk.
  • It is easy to digest as it contains some anti-inflammatory compounds.
  • It also decreases the irritations of dry cough.

• Disadvantages of Goat Milk:
  • It is not suitable for lactose intolerance patients as it lead to allergic reactions.

 

Sheep Milk

Sheep milk is the milk of domestic sheep which is the thickest and the dampest. Compared to goat milk and cow milk, sheep milk is more nutritious and also rich in butterfat content. To make cheese, sheep’s butter, ice creams and other dairy products sheep milk is processed.

• Nutrition value:
  • Sheep milk contains mineral like Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium & Sodium in rich amount and Selenium, Zinc & Iron in small amount. It also contains Vitamins such as Vitamin A, C & Folate in rich amount and Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 & Pantothenic acid in small amount. In 100g of sheep milk there are 108 calories and calories from fat are 62.

• Benefits of Sheep Milk:
  • People who cannot digest cow or goat milk can consume sheep milk.
  • It prevents osteoporosis as it has high calcium content.
  • Drinking sheep milk in huge quantity is thought to cause longevity.
  • It is perfect for cheese production.
  • It also decreases cholesterol.
• Disadvantage : It is not easy available at all places, and taste might be different from other milk.

 

Camel Milk

Camel milk is somewhat saltier than milk. Compared to cow milk, camel milk is more nutritious as it is lower in fat and cholesterol. It is good for cheese production. It should be consumed slowly to let the stomach to digest.

• Nutrition value:
  • Camel milk contains minerals like Sodium, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium and Vitamins like Vitamin A, B2, E, C as well as other nutrients such as Lactose, Lanolin, Protein, Calcium, Carbohydrate, Fiber, Lactic acid, Fat and Cholesterol.

• Benefits of Camel Milk:
  • It can boost immunity as it is rich in insulin type of protein.
  • It is also believed to be a new Viagra.
  • It resists diseases such as HIV/AIDS, cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
  • It plumps the skin and smoothes fine lines.
  • Daily consumption of it control blood sugar levels.
  • It helps to lessen coronary heart disease.

 

Almond Milk

Almond milk is prepared from ground almond and has no cholesterol, saturated fats or lactose. In most recipes it can be used instead of dairy milk. It does not contain fats and calcium. Compared to cow milk it has far less saturated fat.

• Nutrition value:
  • It is rich in protein & omega fatty acids as well as has high levels of vitamin E & unsaturated fats. It contains minerals like zinc, magnesium, potassium, calcium & iron and Vitamins such as vitamin D & vitamin B. There are70 calories in 8 oz of Almond milk.

• Benefits of Almond Milk:
  • It is safe for lactose intolerance or milk allergy patients.
  • It lowers the risk of heart attack as it has high levels of unsaturated fat.
  • It is good for the people who are trying to lose weight as it contain no saturated fats.
  • It lowers the blood sugar levels and treats constipation.
  • It aids to improve immunity and cell function.
  • It also improves the skin health as it contains Vitamin E.

• Disadvantages of Almond Milk:
  • People who are at risk of low thyroid function should avoid almond milk as it has levels of goitrogenic toxins produced from almonds.
  • If either breast milk or formula for babies is substituted with almond milk they can suffer from malnutrition and other health problems as it is an inadequate source of nutrition for a baby.

 

Soy Milk

Soy Milk is a great substitute for cow’s milk. It is high in protein and also contains Calcium. It has a beany taste. It does not contain cholesterol and also low in calories. It is also recognized as soya milk, soybean milk, or soy juice. Compared to cow milk it contains far less saturated fat.

• Nutrition value:
  • Soy milk contains Protein in high amount. It also contains Fat, Carbohydrates, Sodium, Iron, Riboflavin and Calcium. It is also a good source of vitamins A, B and D, fiber, iron and potassium. There are 140 calories in 8 ounces of soy milk.

• Benefits of Soy Milk:
  • It is good substitute for lactose intolerance or milk allergy patients.
  • It decreases the risk of heart disease.
  • It is good for high blood pressure patients.
  • It prevents gastrointestinal diseases and constipation.

• Disadvantages of Soy Milk:
  • It affects the production of sperms.
  • It can give rise to infertility.
  • It can cause ailments such as leukemia and breast cancer.
  • It also causes thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer.
  • The energy levels and sleep are also affected by it.
  • It can cause stomach problems if it is taken in huge amount.
  • The estrogen contained in it is harmful for infants.

 

Oat Milk

Oat milk is a tasty and nutritious substitute to dairy milk as it is high in fiber. It is slightly sweet in taste and has light uniformity. The Oat milk is not appropriate for the people who have celiac disease and who may be responsive to avenin protein found in oats. It is low in protein.

• Nutrition value:
  
  • Oat milk contain minerals like Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese & Selenium and Vitamins such as Vitamin C, Thiamin – B1, Riboflavin – B2, Niacin – B3, Pantothenic, Vitamin B6,Folic acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A , Vitamin E & Vitamin K. It also contains Protein, Carbohydrates, Fiber, lipid & Ash. There are 384 calories in 100 grams almond milk.

• Benefits of Oat Milk:
  
  • It aid to fight diseases like cancer, heart disease, and stroke.
  • It reduces the problem of constipation.
  • It is good for lactose intolerance or milk allergy patients.
  • It contains folic acid which prevent anemia and produce healthy red blood cells.
  • It is good alternative for the people who consume low cholesterol diet.

 

Rice Milk

Rice milk is the slightest allergenic milk substitute which is made from brown rice. Compared to cow milk it is lesser in protein and much thinner in consistency. It is easily digestible and does not contain lactose. It has more carbohydrates than cow milk. It is usually sweetened with sugarcane syrup.

• Nutrition value:
  • Rice milk contains carbohydrates in high amount and calcium or protein in small amount. It also contains vitamin B12, vitamin B3, Sodium and iron. There are 120 calories in 8 oz rice milk and 18 calories from Fat.

• Benefits of Rice Milk:
  • It is safe for lactose intolerance or milk allergy patients as it does not contain lactose.
  • It is easily digestible.
  • It is good for the people with dietary restrictions on fat and cholesterol as it contain no Saturated Fat or Cholesterol.
  • It controls blood pressure and increases red blood cell production.
  • It also boosts immune system.

• Disadvantages of Rice Milk:
  • It is not good for the people with diabetes.
  • It can weaken the immune system of babies.
  • It can cause weight gain.

 

Hemp Milk:

Hemp milk is also a great alternative to cow milk. It is prepared from hemp seeds. It is rich and has somewhat nutty taste. It is good source of protein and does not contain sugar as well as cholesterol. Hemp milk can be bought in plain, vanilla, or chocolate flavors.

• Nutrition value:
  • Hemp milk contains Omega-6 and Omega-3 essential fatty acids. It also includes include magnesium, phytosterols, ascorbic acid, beta-carotene, calcium, fiber, iron, potassium, phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, magnesium, zinc and thiamin. There are also 10 essential amino acidsand Vitamins such as Vitamin A, E, D & B12.

• Benefits of Hemp Milk:
  • It helps to fight against heart disease.
  • It keeps the arthritis away.
  • It is ideal for the people who are on weight loss regime.
  • It is good for lactose intolerance or milk allergy patients.
  • It also provides a lot of benefits to hair, skin and nails.
  • It improves mental capacity.
  • It also strengthens immune system.

This information came from HERE.

Have a blessed day. Chizzy ;D

Master Cleanse Detox time (Your welcome to join me)

Good day guys,

 So this week, starting from today Monday 01-17-11, i will be doing a ten day detox. I've been wanting to do the Master cleanse for quite a long time now.


What is Master Cleanse?


The Master Cleanse is a way to cleanse the body. The cleanse involves drinking only a concoction made from fresh lemons, grade B maple syrup and cayenne pepper, as well as herbal tea. No solid food is eaten for the entire cleanse.

You use this thing to squeeze out fresh lemons

My fav tea cup plus everything else i bought

For people in good health, the body is designed to eliminate normal everyday toxins from itself through the lungs, kidneys, liver, and other eliminator organs.

How it works: 

• The cleanse takes at least 10 days (up to 40 days, the period of time that Jesus fasted after his baptism, as Burroughs points out).
• The only nourishment that you take is a special lemonade concoction made from the Master Cleanse ingredients: lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and water, six to twelve glasses per day, each glass containing about 110 calories in sugar carbohydrates.
• An herbal tea is drunk at night and a quart of salt water is drunk first thing in the morning, resulting in several liquid bowel movements every day — you need to always be near a toilet when you do this cleanse, and you need to stock up on toilet paper.(bhahahahhahaha)
• You come off the cleanse by transitioning to solid food over a few days, ideally becoming a raw food vegetarian in Stanley Burroughs’ version of the cleanse.(Back to my vegan ways)

Grade B

 What you need:

• Pure Filtered Water(I'm using regular tap water)
• Grade B Organic Maple Syrup, Formaldehyde free(got it)
• Organic Cayenne Pepper (got it)
• Organic Lemons(got it)
• Sea salt - Unrefined, (Not iodized) or Epsom Salt(bought some sea salt)
• Decaf tea (I love me some Yogi <---click on me)

I'm gonna be watching some(funny) master cleanse vids(like the vid below) to give (keep) me motivated. I didn't buy any book, just researched.

My last meal: Sushi roll(yummy)

I'm gonna be taking my body measurements to see if there is any exterior changes as well.
Helpful link---->here

Wish me luck!!!
Have a blessed day. Chizzy :D

Understanding how food works: Documentaries

 Good day,
Here is a list of some interesting films that will help explain the way Food works in the United States. You will be shocked what you see, maybe not. You may think these films are exaggerating things, take it from me, they are not. I interned TWICE with a very major food company, the company is mentioned in some of these films. I also have classmates that interned with some of the other companies.

Documentaries on Food

• Food Inc. (Trailer)

• Ripe for change

• The Future of food

Have a blessed day. Chizzy :D

Stop killing yourself: Understand how food works in America

Good day all,
You may not realize it, but what you put in your mouth plays a huge role in your physical, mental, and emotional health. More and more people in the United States are starting to understand how the food in our local grocery stores is killing us. About four years ago, i started questioning what goes into my body, where it comes from, and the ACTUAL effect it has on my body. As a result, I started by only eating Organic foods, which lasted about a year. My health got alot better, i got sick less that year. About a year and a half later, i became a vegetarian(who ate seafood). Then months later i became a Vegan pescetarian. I was that until this summer in Asia, i was forced to go back to being a vegetarian because of the environment that i was in. When i was a Vegan pescetarian i was the healthiest i had ever been in my life. I didn't get sick that year, which is rare. My skin was VERY clear and i felt healthier.


 After returning from Asia i thought it would be easy to return to my Vegan pescetarian ways, but it wasn't at all. I tried but kept failing. This battle was harder than when i decided to stop eating MEAT seriously. During the month of November, i failed miserably. It was the final weeks of school and went bad food crazy, i mean cake like every other day, cookies, chips, soft drinks(keep in mind i hadn't eaten these types of food in years.) The only thing i didn't do was eat meat. I think it was the stress of school that made me go crazy.  My face is broken out like crazy, i got sick multiple times in the last six months, and i don't feel healthy at all, forget the fact that i have gain about 15 Ibs. 
Bad food in this country is like struggling with SIN, it keeps tempting you and alot of the time it wins. Sad. Good news though, just like sin, if you pray and have a plan in place, you can be victorious when temptation does (and it will) shows its ugly face.
I am not waiting until New year's to start being healthy again, i feel awful, i started this week.

To people outside the states, do whatever possible to avoid American food.

*More on healthy living later* If you have an questions, let me know.


I think this can only be seen in the United States, if you live here and cherish your life, watch the documentary below.




Definitions:
Vegetarianism is the practice of following a plant-based diet including fruits, vegetables, cereal grains, nuts, and seeds, with or without dairy products and eggs. A vegetarian does not eat meat, including: red meat, game, poultry, fish, crustacea, shellfish, and products of animal slaughter such as animal-derived gelatin and rennet.^[1][2] There are a number of vegetarian diets. A lacto-vegetarian diet includes dairy products but excludes eggs, an ovo-vegetarian diet includes eggs but not dairy products, and a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet includes both eggs and dairy products. A vegan diet excludes all animal products, including dairy products, eggs, and honey. Vegetarianism may be adopted for ethical, health, environmental, religious, political, cultural, aesthetic, economic, or other reasons.
Semi-vegetarian diets consist largely of vegetarian foods, but may include fish and sometimes poultry, as well as dairy products and eggs. With these diets, the word "meat" is often defined as only mammalian flesh.^[3][4] A pescetarian diet, for example, includes "fish but no meat".^[5] The colloquial application of the word "vegetarian" to such diets has led vegetarian groups, such as the Vegetarian Society, to clarify that such fish or poultry-based diets are not vegetarian, due to the fact that fish and birds are animals.^[6]

Have a blessed day. Chizzy ;D