Lime juice is a very rich source of vitamin C which helps in boosting the immunity and is a “Liver Detoxifier” while “Honey” is a better form of sugar, which provides many Vitamins & Minerals and is an energy booster; which keeps us active throughout by enhancing our work performance there by resulting in calorie burn. But still moving and exercising is must along with this for weight loss.

Calories in honey negate your weight loss efforts?

You are right - honey contains sugar. But unlike refined sugar, honey contains vitamins and minerals too. Normally, to digest sugar, the vitamins and minerals stored in body are utilized, rendering the body devoid of these nutrients. These nutrients are essential to dissolve fats and cholesterol. Thus when you eat too much sugar you tend to increase weight not just because of the calories but due to lack of vitamins and minerals. On the contrary, honey being a good source of nutrients helps you in reducing weight.

Honey and warm water: Normally fat remains as an un-used resource in your body adding bulk and weight. It is believed that honey mobilizes this stored fat. When this fat is burnt to provide energy for your daily activities, you see a gradual decrease in your weight and obesity levels. It is suggested that you drink this honey (about one tablespoon daily), with equal amount of warm water.

Honey and lemon juice: Honey can also help in weight loss when consumed with warm water and lemon juice. Many people drink this formula first thing in the morning to reduce their weight.

Honey also improves your digestion and thus helps in weight loss. Hence honey is also consumed after dinner especially after overeating.

The latest theory based on the hibernation diet also builds a link between fructose-rich honey and weight loss. It suggests taking a generous spoonful or two of honey at night, either as a warm drink or straight from the jar, and promises to help us sleep and lose weight at the same time by fuelling the liver, speeding up fat-burning metabolism and easing stress hormones.

The good news is that honey, a natural sweetener, contains 22 amino acids and a variety of minerals essential for its metabolism and hence is helpful in preventing obesity. It is believed that drinking lemon juice with a little honey the first thing in the morning is an effective anti-cellulite treatment as it helps to increase body metabolism. If you are determined to shed weight and speed up your sluggish metabolism, try this honey and lemon diet tip.

From: http://www.benefits-of-honey.com/ And  http://www.organicfacts.net/

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1. Call up a friend or sister or mother to talk about it (or to get your mind off it).

2. Watch a good movie, preferably one that youve already seen and liked.

3. Eat a good meal. Something different and delicious, something out of the ordinary. A good meal can always brighten up a bad mood.

4. Go for a walk (After an argument I do this to cool down). Doing this will make your body release endorphins and adrenaline through your body which will make you feel better physically and emotionally.

5. Be spontaneous. Sometimes a consistent and boring routine can make you feel bad. Do something out of the blue, but dont make any rash decisions ;) Like Give surprise visit to close friend.

6. Take a nice long shower. You will feel happier and refreshed.

7. Get out of the house! The fresh air will make you feel better. Go somewhere with a friend, a family member, or even by yourself like beauty parlor, shopping, temple or just window shopping. Staying inside is like trapping yourself inside your depression.

8. Listen to music. Dont listen to sad music–try listening to energetic tunes or a song that inspires you or reminds you of good times.

9. Have a good cry. Sometimes the sadness stays inside your head if you try to force yourself to be happy. Try to let the tears out at the most appropriate time, mainly the best time when you are alone. Do this, and you might feel more relieved of your sad feelings, as if it "got off your chest".

10. Put your feelings into perspective. Is what youre upset about really as important as you think? Did it seem too heavily affect more on yourself than those around you? If you sulk about little problems, like not receiving a perfect behavior from senior or something from past, then youre going to feel sad a lot more easily. Not all of your problems require you to use your head. If you use reason to cheer yourself up, chances are youll feel a lot less stressed.

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Another great recipe from dear old Dad... Im going to try this one just as soon as I go grocery shopping!  I dont think I can have carrots yet though... maybe I can put them in the recipe and then pick them out of my serving.  Im thinking this cole slaw recipe either with salmon or a burger of some sort (lean ground beef, turkey, or Boca).  What would you pair it with? 

Ginger-Lime Coleslaw

1 Cup Shredded red cabbage
2 Cups Shredded green cabbage
1 ½ Cups matchstick cut carrots
¼ Cup chopped green onion
3 Tbsp. Lime juice
2 packets Splenda
2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh cilantro or 2 Tbsp. Parsley
2 tsp. vegetable or canola oil
1 ½ tsp. grated fresh ginger
Salt & Freshly ground black pepper
1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

Chill cabbage, carrots, onions and cilantro. Combine and whisk lime juice, Splenda, oil, ginger, salt and pepper(s) to taste in a small bowl. Place all ingredients in large bowl. Toss the salad with dressing. Refrigerate for 10-20 minutes before serving.

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