Spicy Fruit Salad | Rujak

Ingredients:

* 1 chayote, peeled
* 1 Granny Smith apple, cored
* 2 cucumbers, peeled and cut in half lengthwise with seeds removed
* 1 mango
* 1 orange, peeled and divided into sections
* 3 crushed red chilli (add more if you want more spicy)
* 1/4 tsp shrimp paste
* 3 tbsp palm sugar/Javanese sugar
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 1 tsp tamarind, dissolved in 1 tbsp warm water
* 1 14-oz. can diced pineapple, drained

How To:

* Coarsely chop chayote, apple, cucumbers, mango, and orange sections.
* In a large bowl, combine crushed red pepper, shrimp paste, brown sugar, salt, and tamarind to make a paste.
* Add chayote, apple, cucumber, mango, orange, and pineapple to the bowl, and stir well to combine. Serve at room temperature.
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Knowing Wether or Not You Need to Lose Weight

One of the most common health issues that millions of people around the world deal with each and every day is being overweight or obese.  For many, the answer to the question of whether or not they need to lose weight is pretty simple.  The answer in most cases is yes and often times individuals are willing to accept that fact.  There are some people however that do not feel that they don't need to lose weight even though they might, and there are some that don't need to lose weight when they think they do.  If you've had to ask yourself whether or not you need to lose weight, then you would benefit from taking a brief look at this article.
Obesity is a major problem in many countries and if you are obese then you know for a fact that you need to lose weight, and the question of whether or not you need to should be pretty easy to answer.  People can be overweight and obese and sometimes it is a common mistake to assume that if you are overweight, then you are obese.  This is incorrect because being overweight and being obese are two different characteristics.  There are many different opinions about what obese really is and it seems that the general consensus leads to the fact that those who are obese generally are overweight by about 30 or 40 pounds.  If you are an individual that is obese, then chances are you are concerned about your appearance and want to do something about it.  This shouldn't be your main concern but rather you should be concerned about your health which can be affected by obesity.
If you've ever been told that you need to shed some pounds or lose weight, then it's probably a good assumption that you really do need to lose weight.  Obesity is a hard subject to deal with and chances are you would not hear about your weight from a friend or co-worker, but rather you would hear about it from a physician or a loved one that cares a lot about you.  It's not something that you should be upset about because chances are they are doing it because they are medically obligated to tell you about your weight problem, or they care about you enough to be concerned about your health.  Being told that you need to lose weight is not something that is usually taken lightly, and most people usually become irritated or embarrassed when this occurs.  Unfortunately, many individuals are embarrassed or become upset when they are told that they need to lose weight.
Often times when you gain weight you run into the issue of not having clothes that fit you properly.  This may be a trigger to tell you that perhaps you may need to watch your weight gain so that it doesn't get out of hand.  Fluctuation of weight is pretty normal if it comes and goes in small amounts.  This is usually not noticeable enough to become concerned over it.  If you find that you are continually having to up the size of your close, then it may be time to think about getting into a weight loss program or start a diet and exercise plan on your own.  The important thing to remember is that the more weight you gain, the more impact that extra weight will have on your health.  Not only is gaining excess amounts of weight a risk to your health, but it can also be a burden on your budget since buying clothes more frequently can get quite expensive.
Another tell tale sign that you need to burn fat or shed some extra pounds is if you have trouble doing the activities that you once were able to do with any problems.  For example, if you have a hard time getting up the stairs of your home without having to stop and take a breath, then you may want to consider looking into ways that you can lose weight.  This isn't always and indication that you need to lose weight, but it certainly can be a contributing factor. Losing weight can help you gain back the energy that you once had to be able to do things like jogging, climbing stairs, or swimming without having to stop and rest every couple minutes.
If you made the decision to lose weight based on the tips above or by other information that you have gathered, then you must know that there are plenty of options for doing so and the first step of admitting that you need to lose weight has been conquered.  This is usually the biggest hurdle to get over so you'll be well on your way to providing yourself with a happier and healthier lifestyle.
(By Matt LeClair)

Tips:Ways to Lose Weight

Everyone is always on the lookout for the latest and greatest
ways to lose weight. Previously I have written about how I believe that the only way to lose weight over the long term is to make changes to your everyday habits.
The problem with diets is that the changes you make while on them are always radical and temporary in nature. As soon as you go off the diet, you go back to your old habits and the weight comes back. Making simple, long term changes to your eating habits is the key. In this article I’m going to outline some more simple changes that can help you achieve real, long term weight loss. One of the biggest obstacles for weight loss, particularly for children, is the availability of soft drinks like Coke and Pepsi. They contain so many calories in the form of refined, concentrated sugar that you can easily drink your entire daily caloric intake in one sitting.
What’s worse is that so many restaurants these days offer bottomless refills, making it easy to overindulge. Whenever possible, it is best to avoid this glorified sugar water. Any kind of fruit juice would be preferable, and plain old water is the best. If you really feel like having a Coke, limit yourself to one glass. Pop should be viewed as a treat, like chocolate cake. To lose weight, you need to break yourself of the habit of having it with every meal. For the sake of time, too many people out there skip breakfast. The big problem with skipping breakfast is that people often find themselves famished by the time 10 am rolls around. As a result they often grab whatever they can, which usually means an unhealthy choice like a pastry or doughnut. If you are rushed for time in the morning, try grabbing a piece of fruit like an apple. If you are just not that hungry first thing in the morning, this might be a sign that you are eating too much too late in the evening. In such a case try eating a smaller dinner, and try eating it before 7pm. One of the best ways to lose weight is to eat more food in the form of fruits and vegetables. In your heart of hearts, I bet that you know that you should eat more fruits and vegetables too. Fruits and Veggies are all nutrient rich, low cal, and filling. When you eat a healthy serving of produce, you will feel fuller longer, and will wide up eating less in the long run. The only caution here is to go easy on the creamy dips, dressings, butter and cheese sauce that can often accompany such meals. Also, with produce like apples, always remember to eat the skin whenever possible.
The skin often contains lots of fiber and nutrients in it’s own right. In a perfect world, you’d have the time to cook yourself a healthy meal every night. However, the world we live in is far from perfect, and we are often rushed. This is why we often grab fast food as a last resort. To combat this tendency, plan ahead for these hurried moments by having some healthy, frozen meals available ready to go. If this saves you from one trip to McDonald’s, it will be worth it. Here’s an additional tip. If you buy your healthy frozen meal from store, you will find that they often pretty skimpy on the vegetables. Try to round out the meal by adding a salad or some other fruit or vegetable. The last habit that can help you lose weight is to get more sleep. Most people know that they could use more sleep, although few understand the connection between proper sleep and weight loss. The reason for this is that when you are groggy due to lack of sleep, you will often try and make up for it by grabbing a high calorie sugar food as a pick me up. When you are feeling tired, you are also much more likely to skip whatever workout regime you are on. This is why getting enough sleep is one of the easiest ways to lose weight there is. So, there you have it. If you are interested in losing weight over the long term, all of these habits listed above can help you. None of them are difficult to do, yet all of them can lean to real, long lasting results. As I stated earlier, the way I lost 30lbs, and have kept it off, was by changing my habits. Always remember,diet will not works! If I can do it,so can you.(By dnordmark)