Today is All Hallow's Eve if you are not sure what that is, it's the eve of Hallow's Day or All Saints Day which is celebrated by Christians on November 1st followed by All Soul's Day on the 2nd when we remember all our loved ones who have left this earth for Heaven . It's a holiday where you get all dressed up and go around collecting candy if you are a child but adults celebrate it differently by making it scary :) Hope you had a great holiday and a memorable one at that .
Last week was not the best week in the news all round and with people's lives . There was the helicopter crash with the owner of the Leicester football club on board . Then there was the plane crash Lion Air in Asia . God rest their soul's . On Tuesday last week my beloved black cat went out as usual after dinner and has not yet returned ... I am very very sad have been looking and calling for him all over the village but no sign of him . But I am not giving up hope he will return . He is such a clever and highly intelligent cat I miss him so much .
I just read an article that a zoo in Holland "Dierenrijk "Mierlo had put 4 bears in an enclosure with 4 wolves because they wanted a challenging situation . The bears tore into the female wolf and ripped her apart in front of the public visiting . It must be awful for anyone who watched and the poor wolf . It disgusts me that the zoo people said they didn't know why the bears did that and they will not separate the wolves and the bears after this incident , as they say they live in the wild together . The Dutch have never struck me as clever ignorant people. In the wild it's not an enclosed space there are vast areas to run and hide . Zoo's should be closed down it's a disgusting place and animals should not be on show in confined areas . I have only ever taken my eldest child to a zoo when she was two years old many many years ago and I refuse to take the younger two to a zoo . They have never been to one and never will . I hope the zoo officials find some common sense and separate those animals. Praying all the time !
But here are the eight best vegetables around , we could eat this winter , to get us healthy so our bodies are fit and able to cope with the cold winter months . Even though a lot of people are not fans of veggies , you could cook up some hearty meals to satisfy yourself and keep you warm . These are my favourites and I cook them up in almost everything !
1) Spinach : 2 cal , It's high in fiber , protein ,calcium ,iron , magnesium , potassium and vitamins A ,C , E , K and B6 as well as high in sodium . The best ways to eat it is raw , in salads stir-fried or cooked in a curry .
2) Red Bell Pepper : 30 cal , high in fiber , potassium and vitamins A ,C ,K , D and B6 . High in natural sugars it is best eaten raw , or in salads , roasted or stir-fried .
3) Red Onions : 44 cal , high in fiber , potassium and vitamins C and B6 . They are high in natural sugars . Eat them in salads , raw , sauteed or stir-fried . Aldi and Lidl always have the best offers for fresh onions .
5 ) Eggplant or Aubergines or Brinjals , wherever in the world you are , those are the names used and I particularly love this veg . 110 cal ,high in magnesium , potassium and vitamins C , K and B6 . Eat them roasted , grilled or stir-fried !
6) Cucumbers : 24 cal , this veg is high in magnesium , potassium and vitamins A , C and K . High in sugars , eat it raw or in salads .
7) Cauliflower : 3 cal , high in protein , magnesium , fiber , potassium and vitamins C , K an B6 . High in sugars eat it steamed ,roasted or in salads .
8) Mushrooms : 2 cal , high in fiber ,protein , iron , potassium and vitamins d and B6 .eat them stir-fried ,sauteed ,or roasted . Add them to pastas , noddles, salads and casseroles !
Enjoy your veggies and get your kids to eat them too ! Have a wonderful day and keep smiling !
Love & Peace xx
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