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A good friend of mine had just returned from London last night. After a short conversation with him, I can’t wait to visit London for myself. Actually there are a few places in my ‘must travel’ list, that includes Orlando vacations, The Caribbean, Europe and of course, London.

Being a travel freak, nothing is more relaxing to my mind than a good family vacation. This is the time where I can spend quality time with my DH and son without worrying about the next project dateline. Though we don’t get to travel during this summer, I’ll be planning for our year end trip once the projects are over. For anyone who is planning for a summer vacation, you may want to check out HotelPlanner.com for travel ideas and group discounts. Have a great long Independence weekend.

Every year, thousands, if not millions of families take a summer vacation together. Vacationing with your family is nice but sometimes when you and your partner may just want to be alone. If you are interested in scheduling a romantic getaway with your spouse, you have a number of different options to choose form.

When selecting a romantic summer vacation destination, you will need to consider what romance means to you. For many individuals, there are certain activities, settings, or events that may ruin the mood. To find the perfect romantic getaway destination, you are encouraged to examine what you need and want to get out of your trip.

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There is no better time to educate the next generation on the benefits of healthy eating. I have seen many parents handing junk foods liberally to their young children. On one occasion, a friend of mine wanted to offer my 18 months old child with a big piece of chocolate. I intervened and told her that he was too young for it. That incident had me labeled as a ‘boring’ and uninteresting mom. I shrugged off with jest on that comment but was firm in not allowing my 18 month child to have it.

I am not an unreasonable mom to begin with. But I, along with many child experts and paediatrician agree that young children should not get into the habit of junk food indulgence. This is especially so if they are below 2. When my child turns two, I allow moderate amounts of indulgences such as a cream cake, chocolate biscuits or candies. Moderate here means a small portion or one piece of chocolate biscuit. I do not want to deprive my child. Neither do I like him to pick up these unhealthy eating habits. Educating your child on the harm effects of junk food indulgence is helpful too. They too should understand why junk foods can deplete their energy levels and how they are not beneficial for their teeth and overall health.

Research has shown that children who are exposed to junk foods and practice unhealthy eating habits tend to lose their appetite for real meals and many have become food pickers. Besides, children need a well balanced diet of whole grains, protein, calcium rich foods and essential vitamins to maintain a strong immune system and develop a healthy body. Healthy foods such as salads, vegetables, and fruit should be also be included in your child’s diet.

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The Definitive Guide to Grains post last month got people talking about alternatives to the traditional rice, potato, and breads that load up the typical American dinner plate. For some, gluten is the major consideration. For others, it’s the glycemic load itself. While the Primal Blueprint recommends avoiding grains and higher glycemic foods altogether, at some point or another most of us partake in the context of occasional compromise. Additionally, some of us consciously choose to include grain alternatives in our diets more regularly for varied reasons surrounding personal taste, economical savings, environmental commitments, or alternative nutrient sources (particularly for vegetarians).

One of the most popular choices in grain alternatives, particularly among the more moderate paleo set, is quinoa. Technically not a grain but a relative of green leafy vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard, quinoa is a complete protein that offers a respectable serving of all nine essential amino acids as well as a strong showing of manganese, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus. For those reasons, we can understand its popularity and agree that it does, indeed, have a lot to offer, particularly considering its low cost and shelf stability. Nonetheless, we’d offer a caution to its praises. While quinoa offers a decent helping of protein, it’s still pretty carb intensive, clocking in at a 53 on the glycemic index. Also, though quinoa is technically gluten free, it does contain a protein substance that has been known to cause digestive reactions in some.

So, what are some other options if you’re looking for grain alternatives in your meals? We’d first say, while it can initially be difficult to lose the meat and potatoes mindset, it does get easier with time. Eventually, meat and a salad will seem just as normal a dinner routine and you won’t even miss the starches. Nonetheless, when you’re looking for “closer” grain alternatives and have taken into account the added carb load, we do have some suggestions.

Nutrient-loaded squashes and sweet potatoes can serve as a respectable grain alternative. Likewise, lower glycemic beans such lentils can be a decent fill-in. One suggestion is to use these items, or quinoa, as a single ingredient in a veggie and meat dish rather than as the full dish itself. If you want or need to serve a grain alternative, use the substitute as a base for a more complex recipe. Say, add quinoa to greens and tuna, or use it sparingly as a base for meat and veggie stuffed peppers. Try cubed butternut squash in a rich fall salad full of nuts, chicken, and autumn veggies. Use summer squash and parmesan to make a warm but summery casserole side.

Another possibility is the humble but scrumptious eggplant, an ingredient that takes on the flavor of any sauce you make but adds a pleasant substance and texture to the dish. Baked eggplant slices also serve as a terrific substitute for pizza crust or bread sticks with the right dipping sauce. Use it and/or bits of roots and tuber veggies, tomatoes, onions, and herbs to create rich, flavorful “stews” that feel and taste like a hearty accompaniment or a main course. A dash of pine nuts or aged cheese can make it that much heartier

Other options yet? Mushrooms can take on the role of buns or crusts. Cut up and added to hot veggie dishes, mushrooms can offer the warm, pleasantly mild taste that we might crave from grains. Crustless quiches can do the same. Long julienned strips of cabbage or spaghetti squash can serve as a “pasta” of sorts for light summer fare or even warm, meaty sauces come fall.

These are just a few ideas for some inspiration, but we know where to turn for an endless supply of great suggestions? To our seasoned Apples: What Primal-friendly alternatives have you found or created in your own kitchen that satisfy the tastes and textures of each season? What suggestions would you offer to those who are trying to edge out grains from their diet and starchy cravings from their mealtime expectations?

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Further Reading:

Ten Awesome Carbs

Acorn Squash Recipes

Dear Mark: Vegetarian Protein Possibilities

KEEN-WAH What? Video Post

44 Finger Lickin’ Recipes for Vegetarians and Carnivores Alike

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It seems extremely counter-intuitive, but being a failure is one of the greatest keys to success. The power of persistence is just as vital, fail then try again until success takes hold.

Rather than my thoughts on the issue let’s look at some of the world’s most successful people and their words of wisdom.

In the realm of business Richard Branson epitomizes this equation for success. Branson has endured his share of failures. His Virgin group has controlled hundreds of businesses, the vast majority lose money, have been closed or sold – despite them he once said “…the challenge of learning and trying to do something better than in the past, is irresistible.”

Indeed from those hundreds of companies Branson has a pretty bad track record where only a handful of them have enjoyed great successes, yet he is worth approximately US$8 billion. Who would have thought being such a monumental failure could be so rewarding?

Being a politician is an incredibly difficult position, particularly as a countries leader.

Winston Churchill was undeniably England’s greatest Prime Minister and did so during the nation’s toughest period in modern history. His predecessor had appeased Hitler and buckled under pressure losing support of his people as WWII erupted, Churchill was the man they turned too.

Before leading his country he first overcame a terrible stutter and lisp to become one of history’s greatest speakers, his words as much as his policy leading his people through the hard times of WWII. Amongst his many great quotes comes, “Success is going from failure to failure without a loss of enthusiasm.”

Another leader, Calvin Coolidge, the 30^th American President singled out persistence as the most important attribute you can have.

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘press on’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.”

Few other sports stars have been as successful as Michael Jordan, yet by his own admission he has been a huge failure.

“I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot… and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why… I succeed.”

Pablo Picasso was mocked by critics and other artists for his art. He is also believed to have been his own worst critic. When asked by others which of his paintings was his favorite he would typically reply “…the next one.”

He answered his critics and inner doubts about his talent by continuing to paint and striving to improve. Had he stopped painting he would have proved the others right.

In the realms of science and invention there are probably none more prominent then Einstein and Edison.

Albert Einstein’s explanation for his successful discoveries was “…not that I’m so smart, it’s just that I stay with problems longer.” By persisting with a problem, often for years, he would make discoveries that eluded so many others.  

Thomas Edison was one of the most prolific inventors with over 1000 patents. Despite the fact that so many were flops he continued, leaving as a legacy the light bulb, X-Ray technology, the microphone, the phonograph (the first true form for recording and playing music) and more.

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up,” Edison once said. This summarizes things perfectly.

Failures are simply people who have given up on themselves before reaching success. The only way you can truly fail is to stop trying.

So get out there and start failing, success can’t be far away.

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Bill Riddell is 22 year old from Australia, beginning a career as a freelance journalist and blogger. Having overcome serious illness in his teens he now pursues his dreams and goals. His passions include reading, writing, car racing and self improvement. His recently launched blog can be found at http://billriddell.com/.

 

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