Swiss Cheese
Four cubes of Swiss cheese provide 476 mg of calcium and 26 IU of vitamin D. Vitamin D has also been associated with a decrease in the risk of pancreatic, prostate, and testicular cancers. A study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that men with higher blood levels of vitamin D had a 17 percent reduction in total cancer incidence and a 29 percent reduction in total cancer deaths.
Carrots
Carrots are one of the richest sources of pro–vitamin A carotenoids, plant compounds that provide color and function as antioxidants. Just a quarter cup of shredded carrots provides 2,279 mcg of beta-carotene and 4,623 IU of vitamin A. According to a study in the journal Thorax, beta-carotene can slow the age-related decline of lung power. Vitamin A has also been shown to improve vision, bone growth, and cell division; help regulate the immune system; and decrease the risk
of lung cancer.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
One tablespoon of olive oil delivers 10 grams of mono unsaturated fat. Research shows that men with diets high in mono unsaturated fat have higher testosterone levels than those who don’t. Antioxidant-rich balsamic vinegar can improve vascular function when ingested with a high-fat food like olive oil, which contributes to a reduction in the risk of heart disease.
disease-fighting power: Adding olive oil to red, green, orange, or yellow fruits and vegetables increases the amount of heart-saving, cancer-fighting, vision-boosting, immune-repairing, bone-strengthening vitamins such as A, E, and K, as well as carotenoids.
Sunflower Seeds and Flax seeds
One tablespoon of sunflower seeds provides 8.35 mcg of selenium. Harvard researchers discovered that men with high levels of selenium have a 49 percent lower incidence of advanced prostate cancer than those with the lowest levels. One tablespoon of flax seeds will give you 2.3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids, which are linked to reduced risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and depression. They have also been shown to inhibit ­cancer-cell growth.
Almonds
One tablespoon of almonds provides 2.2 grams of alpha-tocopherol, a type of vitamin E, which reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s, according to a National Institute on Aging study. Another study showed that people who were clinically depressed had lower levels of alpha-tocopherol than their happy peers. Vitamin E also fights free-radical damage.
Tomatoes
Four cherry tomatoes will give you 1,748 mcg of lycopene. A study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that increasing dietary lycopene intake to 30 mg reduces oxidative DNA damage to prostate tissues and decreases PSA levels.
Chunk Light Tuna
Tuna, one of the best sources of protein, contains no trans fat, and a three-ounce serving of chunk light contains 11 mg of heart-healthy niacin, which has been shown to help lower cholesterol and help your body process fat. University of Rochester researchers determined that niacin raises HDL cholesterol (the good kind) and lowers triglycerides more than most statins alone.
Red-Leaf Lettuce
Four leaves of red-leaf lettuce contain 1,213 mcg of antioxidants, 96 mcg of vitamin K (which has been shown to maintain bone mass), and 1,172 mcg of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. The National Institutes of Health found that lutein and zeaxanthin can decrease your risk of developing macular degeneration by 43 percent.

To Summarize; All of these foods need to be in your kitchen, on your grocery list and kept in stock.
List-Almonds, Balsamic Vinegar, Broccoli, Carrots, Chunk Light Tuna, Extra Light Virgin Olive Oil, Flax Seeds, Red Kidney Beans, Red Leaf Lettuce, Spinach, Sunflower Seeds, Swiss cheese, Tomatoes, Yellow Bell Peppers


The right ingredients can turn a tossed salad into a 90 mph fastball of fitness.
Here’s how to maximize the muscle in your next meal.
If a colorful diet is a healthy one, it’s easy to see why the rainbow below is a potential lifesaver. A recent study conducted by the Louisiana State University School of Public Health found that men who eat a salad a day are more likely to get their recommended daily intake of many essential nutrients. What’s more, the study authors note that men who eat more than 60 grams of vegetables a day increase their life span by two years. This nutrient-filled smörgåsbord is not only great for me, but it will also leave me feeling as if I’ve eaten a real meal.

Spinach
One cup of spinach gives me 58 micro grams of folate. According to a study in the Journal Stroke, consuming at least 300 mcg of folate a day reduces your risk of having a stroke by 20 percent and decreases your risk of developing heart disease by 13 percent. Other studies have found that folate helps protect against both Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Broccoli
You get 294 milligrams (mg) of potassium in just three spears. According to Mayo Clinic researchers, potassium counteracts the effects of sodium by dilating blood vessels and increasing the amount of sodium excreted in your urine, thus lowering blood pressure and protecting against stroke.
Red Kidney Beans
A quarter cup of red kidney beans gives you 6,630 ­disease-fighting antioxidants, plus a full 3 grams of fiber. According to the American Dietetic Association, dietary fiber lowers blood cholesterol levels and helps normalize blood glucose and insulin levels, decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes.
Yellow Bell Peppers
Four strips of yellow bell pepper provide 48 mg of free-radical-fighting vitamin C (free radicals are rogue molecules that can damage cells and lead to cancer). According to a study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, levels of
C-reactive protein—a blood marker for inflammation linked to heart disease—can be decreased by 24 percent if you consume 500 mg of vitamin C a day. Plus, nutrition researchers from Arizona State University reported that vitamin C can help with weight loss by assisting in fat oxidation, or the body’s ability to burn fat.


Here buds on the trees, are starting to show. The birds are singing early morning. The sun is shining, Woo Hoo
It’s Smoothie time. I have lots of smoothie recipes.

Strawberry Banana
2 c. vanilla ice cream
1 ½ c. fresh strawberries
1 banana
2 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Splash of milk for consistency
Combine ingredients and blend.

Blueberry Maple
1 c. blueberry yogurt
¾ c. milk
1 tbsp. maple syrup
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
2 c. fresh blueberries, frozen
Combine first 4 ingredients. Add blueberries, blend until consistency is smooth.

Banana Coffee
1 c. milk
¾ c. strong brewed coffee, room temperature
2 c. fresh bananas, frozen and sliced
6-8 ice cubes
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
Mix the milk and coffee, add bananas and blend until smooth. Open top and add ice cubes with the blender running, mix until desired consistency.

Orange Creamsicle
1 c. orange juice
¼ c. half-and-half
2 tbsp. vanilla flavored syrup
Mix ingredients; pour over plenty of ice.

Strawberry Banana
5 large fresh (or frozen) strawberries
1 ½ ripe bananas
½ c. milk
½ c. vanilla yogurt
5 ice cubes
1 ½ tbsp. sugar
Except sugar combine the ingredients and blend until smooth. Blend sugar in last

Strawberry Orange
1/2 c. orange juice
6 oz. Sprite
5 large frozen strawberries
Combine all ingredients and blend.


This is my first post in this category.
Cooking has been something I have done for many years. I can be imaginative and come up with something out of nothing.
This last year I have to admit I have started to burn a few meals. Simply because, I do not stay focused on cooking. I am multi tasking, a load of laundry, or I am cleaning, or more. Hence burnt dinner.
So here is where good cooks look on the net. Trial by Fryer.
Okay different.