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Healthy Pantry Makeover
One of the simplest ways to ruin any diet is to have tempting foods on hand and available for snacking.
By getting rid of all these temptation foods, there will be a lot of empty room on those cupboard shelves, so we’ve found a list of healthy ingredients that would be wise to replace those Twinkies with:
In the cupboard
• Beans: Black, pinto, kidney, chickpeas, lentils, refried
• Rice: Brown, long-grain, rice mixes
• Pasta: Whole-wheat spaghetti, fettucini, penne, bowtie, ramen noodles
• Other grains: Couscous, orzo, cornmeal, whole-wheat crackers, breadsticks, bread crumbs
• Onions
• Canned tomatoes: Diced, whole, seasoned, sun-dried, sauce, salsa
• Canned vegetable: Mixed vegetables, green beans, mushrooms
• Canned and dried fruits: Applesauce, cranberries
• Sauces: Pasta, pizza, tomato
• Soups: Canned soups, broth, and bouillon and dried soup mixes
• Meats: Canned tuna, salmon, minced clams, and chicken
• Peanut butter
• Evaporated milk
• Vinegars: Cider, red and white wine, balsamic
• Your favorite herbs and spices
• Oils: Olive, canola, peanut, and non-fat cooking spray
In the refrigerator
• Vegetables and fruits
• 100% vegetable and fruit juices
• Reduced-fat milk and yogurt (without added sugar)
• Reduced-fat cheeses: Cheddar, mozzarella, Swiss, Monterey Jack, cottage, Parmesan
• Reduced-fat sour cream and cream cheese
• Whole-wheat and corn tortillas
• Eggs
• Minced garlic
• Sauces: Worcestershire, soy, teriyaki, and chili
• Ketchup and mustard (spicy and Dijon)
• Salad dressings with olive oil or reduced-fat
By stocking your kitchen with healthy ingredients, you will be encouraged to make healthy, whole, and unprocessed foods. Not only will this improve the quality of the food you eat, but research has shown that the longer you take to prepare your meals, the less you will end up eating.
North Korean Leadership
It has become apparent over the years that Korean leader Kim Jong Il, going through various bouts of ill health, is not planning on taking the traditional route of passing leadership onto his eldest son. Instead, he is passing leadership onto his youngest son, whom some would say is actually crazier than the father. He has now gone so far as to name his youngest son as his “heir apparent.” The world has certainly seen is share of wars between brothers and even sisters when it comes to leadership.
But while Kim Jong Nam is the oldest, there is reason why he has fallen out of favor. While he currently lives in China or Macau according to some sources, he seems to have fallen out of favor in 2001 when he was caught trying to sneak into Japan on a forged passport. He has of course had certain issues with his younger brother usurping his place. However, he has stated that he wishes his brother all of the best success. It’s unusual at best, and some have their doubts about whether or not he will try to overthrow that standing.
Not much is known about the youngest Kim Jong Un. There are certainly speculations about just how it works, and it is said that he was actually educated in Switzerland. It is well known that Kim Jong Il has even traveled to countries such as Cambodia. But nobody knows how much truth there is to the idea of North Korean leadership being educated in countries such as Switzerland.
At this time, considering past circumstances, of course things could still change at any moment. Oldest son Kim Jong Nam could still fall back into favor with his father. And while Kim Jong Un has been designated as a high ranking general and more, of course that could also be changed. But at this point in time, the youngest son of Kim Jong Il has been designated as the named successor for the North Korean leadership.