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1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. (Likely applies to half
world population)

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often
mistaken for hunger.

3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one’s metabolism as much as 3%.

4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100%
of the dieters studied in a U-Washington study.

5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could
significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory,trouble
with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a
printed page.

Myth: Eating turkey makes you drowsy.

Fact: Most doctors actually believed this one until they researched it. The thing is, a chemical in turkey, called tryptophan is known to cause drowsiness. But turkey doesn’t contain any more of it than does chicken or beef. This myth is fueled by the fact that turkey is often eaten with a colossal holiday meal, often accompanied by alcohol — both things that will make you sleepy and that this pundit has been driven into turkey-lovers heads for quite some time.

Sleepy turkey…be free!

Between the Internet and television cooking programs, it is easy for anyone to get started cooking. For any kind of chef, the equipment you use is as important as the food you prepare. Without quality stoves, refrigerators, and other kitchen appliances, it would be impossible to explore the varied ways of preparing meals.

Every good cook enjoys working in a kitchen with quality equipment. Second rate appliances just don’t cut it. Having reliable tools is mandatory.

Imagine trying to prepare satisfying meals with a stove that doesn’t heat properly or storing fresh fish in a fridge that is barely cold enough to keep a soda chilled. That would be a kitchen nightmare! Treat yourself the way you treat your meals - only get the best.

From stoves to refrigerators, there are a variety of options available to you. There are professional grade appliances and those of high quality but designed specifically for the home. Your level of experience and your vision of your kitchen will determine which items you purchase.

 There’s currently a rising popularity in healthy foods, but obesity rates are going up at the same time.

 Researchers at Cornell University set out to determine why we are eating healthier foods and still gaining weight.

 They’ve found that it is most likely due to “health halo effect”, meaning when consumers hear that there is a fast food restaurant that has low calorie foods, they over generalize that all or most of the foods in the restaurant are healthy. And that is just not the case.

 In fact, consumers estimated that sandwiches from healthier fast food restaurants contain 35% fewer calories than they actually had. And not only that, as a result of their underestimation, consumers then felt it was ok to load up on beverages, side dishes and desserts containing up to 130% more calories then when the main course they ordered was advertised as healthy, as compared to when it was not.

You can make these in a large, heavy, disposable foil pan or wrapped in a heavy-duty foil. They can also be cooked in the oven.

4-6 servings

10 min prep. 50 min cook

• 6 medium potatoes thinly sliced
• 1-2 medium onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup grated parmesian cheese
• 1/3-1/2 cup butter cut into small cubes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
• 1-2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1/2-1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/3 cup canned chicken broth

1. Prepare a 20×20-inch piece of heavy-duty foil or a 13×9-inch disposable pan.
2. Spray the inside of the foil or pan with cooking spray.
3. Toss the potatoes with sliced onions and parmesan cheese, then place on top and in the middle part of the foil, or place into foil pan.