http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/ krissi's Journal en-us Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:11:54 +0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss journals.jevon.org widget support@jevon.org http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19780 Delicious Picnic Ideas Make the most of gorgeous spring weather and treat yourself to a picnic! Whether it's an end of year celebratory picnic with your girlfriends, or a romantic time out with your man, we've come up with some delicious and simple dish ideas to help get you started...Picnic lunchesPotato Salad Chop up a few potatoes; pop them into a pot of water, cook and cool. Drizzle wholegrain honey mustard dressing over the potatoes and add raisins, chives and pumpkin seeds. Potatoes are a fantastic source of vitamin C, which helps you absorb iron. Brown Rice Salad Cook up some brown rice, drain and let it cool. Add dried currants, mandarin segments, cashew nuts and pumpkin seeds and dress with olive oil. Nuts and seeds are excellent sources of protein and brown rice is a low fat source of fibre, iron, calcium, B vitamins and protein. Fibre helps fill you up and keep your digestive system healthy. Iron is essential for a healthy immune system, calcium is needed for muscle f... Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:57:54 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=19780#19780 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19780 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19763 I have won a competition where you someone makes a post like this and where everyone else makes a comment on the blog. Everyone who makes a comment goes into the draw to win a gift. By entering the competition you have to agree to run a similar competition. The winner will be randomly selected. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:47:13 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=19763#19763 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19763 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19741 On happier note, this year me and Jevon visited Leash and Simon in Sydney. We arrived in Sydney on 13 June 2009. We decided to be insane and travelled by car from Palmerston North to Wellington and then hop on on the plane on the same day. I spent 13 to 19 June in Sydney. While we were their we went to Taronga Zoo, to the IMAX, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and to the Sydney Opera House. Jevon left a couple days earlier than me to visit his dad in Perth while I stayed in Sydney with Leash and Simon. I did lots of shopping and found lots of really cool shopping areas. Billboard in the infamous Kings Cross, Sydney Awesome old school clock in a Sydney Mall, I love old stuff Wicked old building in Sydney, can't remember what it's called. Awesome Chiness dragon statue at Darling Harbour, Sydney Sydney Opera House during the light show A koala at Taronga Zoo. They control the weather! Sydney Harbour Me and Jevon at Kings Cross Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:12:15 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=19741#19741 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19741 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19733 Tone Up: Fat Busting Techniques Want to kick-start your weight loss before summer rolls around? We've found four fat busting techniques to slip into your everyday routine... Pump iron Weight training and strength training exercises such as lunges, sit ups, Pilates, bench presses, rowing and press ups are great for reducing your body fat. These types of exercise help you build up muscle. By increasing your muscle mass you increase the amount of energy your body burns off because muscle tissue is more metabolically active than fat. However, weight training only works if you do it on a regular basis. Get moving Getting your heart rate up by doing cardio helps you burn off fat. Doing cardio helps weight loss by increasing your energy expenditure - to lose weight need to use more energy than you put into your body. Cardio increases your muscle mass, which also boosts the amount of fat your body burns off. Skiing, roller skating, rowing, cycling, running and skipping... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:22:27 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=19733#19733 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19733 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19732 Easy Energy Boosters Love your body and it will love you back! If you're always feeling tired, get the kickstart you need with our easy energy boosting tips...Eat energy boosting nutrientsIronIron carries oxygen around the body and is a vital part of your immune system, which keeps you from getting tired. Get plenty of iron in your diet by eating meat, fish, seafood, breakfast cereals, beans, lentils and chicken. When you eat non-meat sources of iron, have some vitamin C (e.g. example, citrus fruits, potatoes, broccoli, kiwi fruit) with your meal to help you absorb more iron. Also, avoid phytates, which are found in bran and polyphenols, which are found in coffee and tea foods - these block absorption of iron. Remember if you’re vegetarian or pregnant you need extra iron. IodineGet some iodine into you. Iodine is required to make thyroid hormones, which help control energy metabolism, and make you feel energised and alert. Boost your iodine levels by using iodised salt (... Sun, 09 Aug 2009 07:20:29 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=19732#19732 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19732 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19437 Quiz: What's Your Health IQ?       Are you health wise or totally clueless? Take our quiz to figure out your health IQ – whether you’re on the right track for great health, of if you’ve wondered down a random path… Remember, it’s never too late to start healthy habits!   1. Which of the following are good sources of fibre? a. Milk b. Nuts c. White bread d. Bran flakes     2. How many serves of fruit and vegetables should you be eating each day? a. One to two b. Three c. Four d. Five or more     3. How many servings of breads and cereals should you have each day? a. None, carbs are so bad for you b. One to two, because too much is unhealthy c. Three to five serv... Thu, 07 May 2009 14:51:06 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=19437#19437 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19437 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19217 Tasty but Healthy Snacks Feeling hungry? Only have only a few minutes to spare? Are you health conscious? Do you want to try something a little bit different? Then keep on reading for a few healthy, but tasty snack ideas. Old fashion sammies with a modern twistSandwiches are the perfect snack – filling, easy to prepare and nutritious, depending on the fillings of course. When making a sandwich choose whole grain or rye bread. Whole grain and wholemeal bread is higher is fibre and iron than regular white bread. Spread margarine or hummus instead of butter. Butter is high is saturated fat which is bad for your blood cholesterol levels, whereas margarine and hummus contain healthy fats. For something jazz up your sammies, try crystallised ginger with low fat cottage cheese and pumpkins seeds or hummus with sliced apple, lettuce and wholegrain mustard for a tangy twist. Sandwich alternativeTired of eating ordinary bread? I know the feeling. Try pita bread instead. Pita bread... Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:19:37 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=19217#19217 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/19217 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/18860 This is my nineth speech fot Toastmaters. The main objective of this speech to persuade the audience. Intro You should exercise! Why should you, you may ask yourself? I know the answer - trust me I do. Let me start by telling you why I am a reliable source - for one I am physically fit, i workout 4-6 times a week, so i know first hand about the benefits of exercise. Secondly, I am university graduate with BSc in human nutrition. In that degree I not only learnt about food and nutrition, I learnt about how the body works and how exercise affects our health. So you can trust me. Exercise has a wide range of benefits - increases your endurance, strength, flexibility. It improves your circulatory system, balances out your blood glucose and cholesteol levels, helps prevent many types of cancer (eg breast cancer, colon cancer), helps prevent constipation, makes pregnancy easier. Improves your physical appearance. LIfts your mood. It help you socialise, fill in your spare time. Since there are so many good reason... Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:11:21 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=18860#18860 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/18860 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/18775  Should You Go Organic? Organic – we’ve been hearing a lot about this term lately and there might be a bit of confusion as to whether going organic is just a fad or the real thing.  We'll begin with the definition of what organic products are. Organic food and products are those that are produced naturally – that is organic food is food that has been grown without the use artificial fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, human waste, genetic modification, food additives or ionizing radiation. Organic food includes food products from animals have been raised without been dosed without unnecessary antibiotics and growth hormones. Organic products have been created out of products in their natural state, again without using additives.So what, you say? What’s the point of going organic? What are the benefits of going organic? It’s better for your body and skin and you feel better knowing that you’re contributing to a cleaner environment and to animal... Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:34:02 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=18775#18775 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/18775 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/18774 Keeping the Christmas Kilos at Bay Christmas is just around the corner and this means plenty of work functions and social gatherings. Where there’s a party, there’s food and drink, which unfortunately may lead to a little extra padding. So to help you keep those extra kilos at bay, read below for a few healthy tips… 1: Quality versus quantity It’s not how much you eat, but the quality of food that’s important. Remember to savour your food, so you don’t need to eat as much. Take your time eating, put your fork down every so often and take a sip of water between bites. If you feel like dessert, wait at least 20 minutes, and then see if you would sill like some dessert. 2: Hidden calories Surprisingly, many drinks are high in energy and if you drink too much, then you may experience weight gain. Drinks to watch out for include; milkshakes, alcoholic beverages (especially RTDs), fruit juice, and full sugar fizzy. So instead of sipping sugary, alcoholic drinks, try green te... Sat, 28 Feb 2009 15:32:30 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=18774#18774 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/18774 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/18752 Any ideas for my next speech? The main objective of the speech to persuade the audience. I have no idea what to talk about! Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:31:25 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=18752#18752 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/18752 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/17052 6 Exercises to Keep You Sane in 09 It’s a new year, and time to unleash a new and improved you! If one of your resolutions is to whip your body into shape or stay stress free, we’ve come up with six exercises that every nzgirl should add to her fitness regime for a more balanced and effective routine.It's important to kick the year off the right way; start it well and it's more likely to end up that way. It's important to keep all aspects of your life organised, from your health and wellbeing, right through to your finances. If you’re studying this year make sure your finances are sorted with Studylink now so that you can start the year fresh, revived and stress free! Click here to get started and apply for your student allowance and/or loan… Cardio exerciseCardio exercise is activity that raises your heart rate and includes activities like running, rugby, and swimming. Cardio burns energy, which leads to weight loss, increases lung capacity, lo... Tue, 03 Feb 2009 16:40:51 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=17052#17052 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/17052 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/17021 5 Bad Cravings Substitutes When the clock strikes 3pm, do you feel tired and hungry? Do you reach for sugary and salty snacks for a pick me up? If so, you might want to try a healthier alternative. Chocolate… Swap a chocolate bar for chocolate dairy food. Dairy food is lower in saturated fat, energy and sugar than chocolate, plus it is higher in calcium which is great for your bones. You could also try having a glass of Milo mixed with low fat milk to curb your chocolate craving and hunger. Energy boost If your feeling tired and haven’t eaten all day, perhaps you could try eating something! Because chances are you are feeling fatigued because your blood sugar levels are too low. If you have eaten, and you need a pick me up instead of reaching for a V or Red Bull go for herbal tea or an apple. Most tea contains caffeine, but tea is lower in teeth attacking acid and sugar than energy drinks. Alternatively, eat an apple – these crunchy delights wake you up just as much as coffee. Sugar f... Sat, 24 Jan 2009 07:16:37 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=17021#17021 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/17021 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/17002 5 Healthy Habits to Start Now With Christmas and New Year celebrations behind us, it’s time to get healthy. Read on for five essential habits for enhancing your health. Get movingRegular exercise is a great habit to get into. You don't need to join a gym or buy expensive work out videos to become a regular exerciser. Exercise helps you feel and look better, and it also helps you maintain a healthy, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and it helps strengthen your bones, improve your mood, help and improves the health of your digestive system. Look after your teeth Research shows that daily flossing can extend your life and of course keep your teeth looking shiny and gums healthy. Cut down on sugary foods, drink plenty of water to prevent dental caries and get a check up done at least once a year to keep your dental health on track. For more tips on keeping your teeth healthy click here. Relax Stress can be good in little doses. It can keep you motivated to finish a... Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:20:23 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=17002#17002 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/17002 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16890 Summer Body Prep Guide It’s getting warmer and it's time to show off your body! Make sure you're totally summer ready with our simple prep steps. You'll be glowing inside and out in no time...  Hair removalThere are several different methods of hair removal but not all hair removal methods are created equal. Shaving is probably the easiest, cheapest hair removal technique. Despite popular belief shaving does not make the hair grow faster or thicker. If you do choose to shave make sure that use shaving cream, body wash or at least water to help the razor glide over your skin rather than cut or scrape it (click here to check out one of our fav razors). Waxing is an effective way of removing large amounts of hair. It can be painful but your skin will stay smoother for longer as the whole length of hair is removed from the follicle and it has to grow to the skin surface before it becomes noticeable. It’s super important to find a reputable waxing salon t... Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:05:00 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=16890#16890 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16890 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16854 http://olesiafx.com/news/archives/1317 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:19:00 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=16854#16854 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16854 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16808 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:22:07 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=16808#16808 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16808 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16796 Heya, I've just posted a couple of entries on www.nutritionmad.com . For those who haven't read it before, it's blog that I write. I write mainly about food and nutrition, but sometimes I may ramble about other stuff too. So check it out. For those who do know me and follow my Chaff column it is likely that you have read them before. So here are the links for the new posts http://www.nutritionmad.com/quick-veganvegetarian-meals-and-snacks/ and http://www.nutritionmad.com/controversial-food-additives/ . If you have any suggestions for new columns/posts/speeches then please let me know. Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:16:51 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=16796#16796 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16796 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16748 Do you hear textures? Think about it. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:51:07 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=16748#16748 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16748 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16747 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:49:01 +0800 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/?showid=16747#16747 http://journals.jevon.org/users/krissi/entry/16747