Money Saving Tip... Money, Money, Money

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Living Better Cafe want to welcome you to, Money Saving Tip Tuesday, were every Tuesday of the week there will be a money-saving tip surprise waiting for you. Whether it be a valuable tip on how to spend less, or a money-saving recipe, Living Better Cafe will always keep you covered. Therefore, you don’t have to feel stressed out about how much money to spend because it all depends on where you shop, and how much you’re willing to spend. Now do you see how much comfortable living Better Cafe has made it for you!

Today Living Better Cafe is bringing you, an awesome delicious deal breaker, or recipe that will keep your wallet and taste buds happy. Therefore, why don’t you come see what has Living Better Cafe buzzing. I Katrina Smith at Living Better Cafe would be, so happy to see you here, which Living Better Cafe would be glad to see you to. Therefore, if you want to keep your wallet happy, consider reading what’s up ahead because Living Better Cafe will not leave you feeling disappointed. Smile because you chose to live Better.

Living Better Cafe has always talked about saving money in your wallet. And here are some great ways to keep cash flowing in your wallet. Why, this money-saving tip comes from, a Living Better Cafe viewer. But, first Living Better Cafe wants to ask you a question? How many of you have a Pay Pal account? Living Better Cafe bets you all have one. Well have you ever thought to use it as a saving account? If do or don't then this will be a perfect money-saving tip, you can share with your family, friend and co-work.

Do not pay Peter, Pay Pay-Pal.

Each time you want to save money, and instead of always putting money into the bank. Take your money and have it put on your pay pal, just only enough that you are planning to spend.

How do you Pay Pay-Pal

Transfer your money a bit at a time, on to your pay pal account, from your bank.

Hot Out Of The Oven...What's Hydrogenated Oils

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Today Living Better Cafe is bring you an article, or a video that will serve your body good, as it will help fill up your mind with informative details, to support you and your body to a better health. I Katrina Smith will leave you by saying: "Know your food before taking the first bite."

First Living Better Cafe wants to say that, a lot of research has been place into what you are about to read. As Katrina Knows that what we consume on a daily basis, is not always healthy for us. And that's why Living Better Cafe is bring you this written article by no other person. But, Katrina Smith herself.

When it comes to cooking, or grabbing for something to eat. We really do not think about whats all in our food, all we truly care about is: " I am hungry and my system needs nutrients". But, beyond all that, we truly need to stop and read food labels. Especially, for those who have food allergies. And Living Better Cafe wants everyone to Live Happy and Healthy, Otherwise, Katrina would not be sitting down at her desk written this moment to you, about this subject. So, Today Living Better Cafe will be talking about Hydrogenated oils.
First if you're in the grocery store now, and shopping while reading this article. "PLEASE" do yourself and Living Better Cafe a favor, read the back of the product you have in your hand. Katrina bets that one of the ingredients, you just came across was Hydrogenated Oil. But, did you know that Hydrogenated oil is not healthy at all. Yes! Living Better Cafe has said it: "Not Healthy". And Living Better Cafe will explain why it's not healthy for you, and then allow you to make that decision for yourself.

So, to help you out a bit, Living Better Cafe, and of course the creator has done some researching, and pull up this for you. As what you will be reading is all facts which is very help for you, and for those you care about. Therefore, Living Better Cafe and Katrina will never leave you down the wrong path. Especially, if we know whats good for you.
Now what better way to start , by asking you a question, and that is, Do you know what Hydrogenated oils are? if you do not then Living Better Cafe is here to explain them to you. Hydrogenated oils are: unnatural fats that is in your food, the oils that can cause you and your body harm. Scary eh!, why when Katrina started researching this for you, She herself seem a bit shocked about it to. But, it was not as a big shock as you may think because she knew just a bit, and now Katrina knows more now. Therefore, Living Better Cafe now wants to go a bit deeper into the What is Hydrogenated oils.

When it comes to Hydrogenation, it's a process that is a liquid of unsaturated fat that is then turned into a solid form. So, during this process its called trans fat. The fats that seem to become the biggest HYPE in the food industries these days, and the most leading cause of diseases. Especially, the one we all seem to become familiar with, and Living Better Cafe does not say this with pride because Cancer is not good, no matter what way you look at it. Therefore, Hydrogenated oils can affect your Heart health because they are the ones, that increases your bad levels in cholesterol, which is your (LDL) and lower your good cholesterol levels, which is your (HDL).

Now this leads Living Better Cafe in another direction, and yes you're wondering where? Living Better Cafe is going to take you down the culprit food aisle. You heard, The foods that Big H is hiding in, and think we can not find him/her.

* Margarine
* Vegetable shortening
* Packaged foods
* Baked good and get this even (homemade), sound even scarier. Especially, when you are trying to stay healthy because you know whats going into your food.
* Fried foods, Including those fast food restaurants.
* Do you want creamier in your coffee, or tea. Sorry no thank you Sir/madam.

Now, what is the best solution to your problem, that is the question and Living Better Cafe is going to take you there. Let's say as we speak. As for many years you have heard Margarine is the healthiest option, well as Living Better Cafe has always been posting the word: "Margarine", Katrina has found out that, saying No to Margarine is better because it has Big H in the ingredients. So, What is the healthier version to cook with? Olive Oil, that's right Olive oil or other oils. Like, Safflower oil and canola oil etc. And the best way to cook your food is, to bake or broil your food, which cuts back on the trans fat and calories. But, Living Better Cafe and Katrina would have to beg to differ on the calories end. But, that's a whole different story there.

So, until next time, continue to keep smiling because you chose to live better!

Pineapple upside down pancakes

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Serves: 14 - 16

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Living Better Cafe Presents...Coffee Talk, has taken your favorite dessert "Pineapple upside down cake" and turn it in to Pineapple upside down Pancakes. Why of course, you can always omit any ingredient in this recipe, if you have in allergies, or whatever the case maybe. Therefore, Enjoy this Yummy Breakfast.


2 c. pancake mix ( You can either use store brought, or you can make your own batter).
1 1/3 c. water
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple slices, cut into fourths
1 can (20 oz.) Cherries


Preheat your pancake griddle pan, or fry pan to 375. Combine together the pancake batter and water with a wired whisk. Keep in mind that your batter will have some lumps inside of it. Pour about 1/4 c. of your batter on a preheated pan. Coffee Talk it up with just a Tbsp. of sprinkle of brown sugar, on the batter as it's on the pan. Add on Pineapple slices, with a cherry after you have finished with sprinkling with brown sugar. Cook until you begin to see bubbles to form around, the edges and
then flip over, and allow to cook for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.

Banana Milkshake

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Today Living Better Cafe Presents...Coffee Talk is coming to you with this wholesome Kid-friendly recipe. Shh! your Kids do not need to know. Especially, if you're trying to get them to eat their veggies. Living Better Cafe Presents...Coffee Talk will have your kids saying: More Please! because Living Better Cafe Presents...Coffee Talk knows whats good for them, and you do too.


Serves: 1



You will never think about hitting another restaurant, for another Milkshake again after you taste this yummy Milkshake.

1/2 c. Banana
1/2 c. Almond milk
1 1/2 tsp. Sugar (L.B.C has omitted the sugar, when making this recipe.But, Katrina enjoyed it a lot as it really fulled her up.)

Direction:

Place Banana's and Milk in the blender, and push the Milkshake button, until ingredients are completely blended together well.

Health Beat... Cancerous Foods

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Today Living Better Cafe Present...Coffee Talk is bring you an article, or a video that will serve your body good, as it will help fill up your mind with informative details, to support you and your body to a better health. I Katrina Smith will leave you by saying: "Know your food before taking the first bite."

We all know how important it is to eat to good health. But, did you know that what you eat can cause damage to your body? Yes it can and Coffee Talk is bring you a list of foods that can cause Cancer, or other items. Like, the Microwave. Yes the wave in the Microwave can cause cancerous cells to grow in your food, and then you go and consume that food, which can give you Cancer. Now Coffee Talk is not saying that, every time you eat this food, you are more likely to get cancer. And Coffee Talk is not a doctor either. But, Coffee Talk is a food resource blog/ Recipe blog that cares about you. So, that is why every Friday of the week, the creator of Coffee Talk will be posting up good information for you to know. And if you already know this information, it would not hurt to share it with someone you truly care about, or even refreshes your memory.
Every day there is something in the news about food, and how some foods has lately been linked to causing Cancer. Why that is super scary when you think about because food suppose to carry good nutrient. But, here is where it gets more scarier then ever. And we are only talking about food here, as I know there are other things as well.

So, Coffee Talk has a list of nine items that can give you cancer. Therefore, please consider reading further into this article and do share with someone you care about because Coffee Talk care about you, and would love for you to spread the word.

Six foods that are most likely to cause "Cancer" :(

1. Microwavable Popcorn: Did you know that it's the chemicals that is places inside the bag. So, when you pop the bag in the microwave and turn it on, the heat is releasing the chemicals, which is also getting on the flavoring and in your pop corn. What is this chemical called? perfluorooctanoic acid, and this chemical has been linked to causing: Kidney, bladder, liver pancreas and testicular cancers. What? they in turn call this "Popcorn lungs because it causes your lungs to collapses,which in turns makes it hard for you to breathe. * (Hint: if you really want to enjoy a bag of popcorn, simply go to the $ store and get a pack of brown lunch bags, and a bag of popcorn.) Coffee Talk will post a recipe for Homemade Microwave popcorn very soon.

2. Canned Goods: Yikes! when we think buying canned foods is inexpensive, which it is. We have to become more fully aware of the chemicals once again, placed inside the cans. As the companies lined the cans with a chemical called, bisphenol-A, or for better terms BPA. And this chemical has been linked to causing Breast cancer, Prostate cancer,infertility, early puberty, metabolic disorders and type-2 diabetes, and that's been found by the Breast cancer foundation. But, what seem more so the problem are canned tomatoes. And that's because it's high in acidity, which causes the chemical BPA to latch from the can straight to the tomatoes. Now if you want tomatoes, it's best to get to either grow them yourself, or buy them from the grocery store.

3. Salmon: Lets make that farmed raised salmon. Once again yet another scary moment. What is it about the farmed raised salmon that cases cancer. Salmon has been dye with chemicals contain with high levels of PCBS, Mercury and Dioxin--and those are three-cancer causing chemicals. Which give the salmon its pinkish coloring. Therefore, if you want Salmon its best to go out and catch it yourself, or buy wild Salmon because it more healthier, and they're lower omega-3 fatty acids.

4. Hydrogenated Oils: Yes! we may not have yet covered this. but, Processed foods are loaded with Hydrogenated oils, and hydrogenated oils are used as a preserve processed foods. As theses oils help to give the food, a much appealing look to keep it from spoiling faster,than any other food. Those's oils hold high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, which can causes heart disease and increase the risk of various malignancies, particularly skin cancer. Now Coffee Talk is not telling you to omit omega-6 from your diet because your body still needs some omega-6, allowing with omega-3. So, what is your best choice when it comes to find oil. Coffee Talk says: "Olive Oil"

5. Processed foods: I Katrina knows how everyone feels right about now, Coffee Talk just brought up the word processed foods, and what does that word normally link to? Meats. Like, Hot dogs, Sausages, and etc. Why? processed meats holds a lot of chemicals and preservatives, that includes sodium nitrates. This salt is found in a lot of processed meats and red meats a lone.

6. Breads: Why who all love to have a sandwich every now, and then? I know you all love it, and so does Katrina. But, did you know that the bread, you and Katrina consume have chemicals in them. Now what type of chemical are inside the bread? This chemical is: potassium bromate, potassium bromate is found inside the flour, as this helps whiten the bread. As this chemical is linked to nervous-system disorders.
Research founded on: http://www.eatthis.com/foods-most-likely-to-cause-cancer

Lion Head Soup

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Today Living Better Cafe Presents...Coffee Talk is coming to bring you a recipe that, you never knew exist by revealing the Top secret ingredient, and Living Better Cafe Presents...Coffee Talk knows you are going to enjoy every secret that been reveled.

But, before Coffee Talk lets the secret out, Katrina has a story she wants to share. Why take it away Katrina. Why I do not mind if I do.

Hello my followers, Why don't I introduce myself again. My name is Katrina, and I am the blogger behind both Living Better Cafe and Coffee Talk. Yes I enjoy eating food like, I hope you all enjoy eating as much as I do. Well, I of course have a story to share with you, as I hope you enjoy reading this wonderful story. This story however about this recipe. It was a fall or winter day, when my mother was in the kitchen cooking up this dish, which I tell you was yummy. I became excited watching her prepare everything that goes into this dish. When I looked down to read a book and in the book it said: "Lion Head Soup", I grew even more exited because it was something different, and I love trying new dishes. Especially, this dish right here. And no there really is no real lion head in the soup, as Coffee Talk will post very soon. So, after the dish was completely finished cooking, I of course eat the soup and feel in love with it. So, Why don't I hand it back over to Coffee Talk.

Thank You Katrina :) Why that's a very nice story there, and now it's time for Coffee Talk to show you something furthermore about this recipe. Lion Head is just the name of this Shanghai-style meatball. What an Asian style cuisine!, As this recipe calls for "Pork", Which Coffee Talk will substitute it for Turkey, or Chicken.


Serves: 4

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1 lb. ground lean turkey
1 egg
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tsp. course Himalayan salt
2 green onions, chopped and separated
1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1 head of Napa Cabbage, cored and chopped into chucks
2 c. low sodium vegetable broth
1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
2 c. water, if needed
2 tsp. sesame seed oil
1 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes


Directions:

1. Blend together the ground turkey, egg, cornstarch, ginger, salt, and half of the chopped green onions together in a bowl. using a wooden mixing spoon. Set aside.

2. In a wok,heat the e.v.o.o over high heat. When the oil is good and hot, place the Napa cabbage in and begin to fry, stirring constantly, until cabbage begins to wilt, for about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the broth, water, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat down to medium.

3. Use a small or medium size Ice cream scoop, to form the meat mixture into 1-inch meat balls. Drop them into the boiling soup. After you have added in the last meatball, cover with a lid and allow to simmer for about 10 minutes. After 10 minutes begin to taste, and adjust to your tastes. Finishing it off with a garnish, Green onions and drizzle of sesame seed oil and crushed red pepper flakes.

Asian potato Salad

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Adapted from: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/84408/asian-potato-salad/

Serves: 4

1-1/4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
2 new red potatoes
1/4 c. and 3 Tbsp. mayonnaise (you can use vegannaise)
1/4 tsp.sugar 1 tsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. sesame oil
1/8 tsp. Course Himalayan salt
1/4 c. chopped bok choy
3/8 c. red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 Tbsp. and 2 tsp. toasted sesame seed
2 Tbsp. and 2 tsp. chopped green onion
1 Tbsp. and 1 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. In a large dutch oven skillet, Place bacon, and Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

2. In a large pot of seasoned water to a boil. place potatoes in the pot, and cook until veggies become tender. but, still firm, for about 15 minutes. Drain, cool, and chop into chunks.

3. Combine the potatoes, bacon, bok choy, red pepper, green onion and cilantro in a large bowl. Blend well. Refrigerate until cold for the flavors to come together.