Grilled Pizza with Cherry Tomatoes

20 cherry and/or grape tomatoes, halved

salt & pepper to taste

2 balls of grilled pizza dough

extra-virgin olive oil for brushing

freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 

1/4 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into small chunks

4 large basil leaves, torn into pieces by hand

1. Place tomatoes, cut side down, in a oiled grill pan. Grill over direct heat until tomatoes are slightly charred on top, then transfer them to a bowl and season with salt & pepper. Set up the bowl of tomatoes and the other ingredients at your grilling station for easy access.

2. Prepare a charcoal grill for grilling pizza creating a very hot fire on one side with couple of layers of charcoal just a few inches from the grate, and a low fire on the other side with just a few coals.

3. Oil the bottom of a baking sheet and place one of the dough balls on it. Using your hands flatten it out to about 1/8 inch thick. Carefully slide the dough onto the hot side of the grill. Watch the dough closely making sure it doesn’t burn by lifting it with tongs and peeking under.

4. When the dough is charred on the bottom, flip it over and brush it with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano, dot with half of the fresh mozzarella and scatter half of the tomatoes on top. With either the tongs or a spatula, slide the pizza to the cooler side of the grill. Cover grill, making sure the vent holes are open, and cook for 3-5 more minutes. The pizza is done when the cheese is melted and the bottom is slightly charred. Using a spatula, remove pizza from grill to a serving tray, garnish with half of the basil, slice and serve. Repeat with second ball of dough.

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Healthy  habits No. 11: Drinking tea 

"Decaffeinated tea is better," said Fleming, noting that the caffeinated variety can be dehydrating, and sugary drinks can cause weight gain. 

There is some evidence that tea may help improve memory and prevent tooth decay, cancer and heart disease. Fleming said, however, that all research is still not convincing. 

"There may be some beneficial effects of tea, especially the antioxidant potential, but we have no data on the major of that right now as individuals." 

However, there is no doubt that the iced tea can be a refreshing treat during hot days. Try flavoring your tea with juices, fruits, cinnamon sticks, ginger and other spices. 

Healthy  Habits # 12: Take a daily walk 

We have already mentioned the benefits of exercise in habit No. 5. Now here's a tip on how to incorporate physical activity into your daily life: WALK. 

We are not talking about taking time from your busy schedule to develop - which is important, too - but the movement of life-saving and member instill in waking hours. 

"Just move the pace during phone calls., When you brush your teeth, while watching a football game with your child," said Bryant, noting that every 20 steps a person takes is 1 calorie burned . 

An eight-year study of 13,000 people also showed that people who walked 30 minutes a day have the opportunity to significantly reduce premature death than those rarely carried out, reports the American Council on Exercise. 

And there are plenty of opportunities to move the legs: 

• Take the stairs instead of elevators. 

• The road to the store. 

• Window shopping at the mall. 

• Leave your desk and your colleagues visit not send mail. 

• Move around with friends instead of meeting for dinner. 

Healthy habits No. 13: Plans 

There is perhaps no better word in English to better illustrate how you can incorporate healthy habits into your daily life. 

"A little planning goes," Johnson said. "Eating healthy never happens by chance." 

For the most part, is not a good condition, skin protection, healthy teeth, weight loss, and social ties. Many used to take the necessary measures provided in the labor force. 

Healthy Eating For example, it will help to set aside time to plan menus, make shopping lists, go to the store, preparing meals, and breakfast and packed lunches.

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Healthy  habits No. 8: Protect your skin

Our skin has started at the age when we are born and, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the best way to protect and look younger is to stay out of the sun.

The sun has ultraviolet (UV) rays that can cause wrinkles, dryness and age spots. Lighting can cause sunburn, changes in skin texture, dilated blood vessels, and skin cancer.

Avoid the sun, however, is not always ideal and practice. To reduce the risk of skin damage, the AAD offers the following tips:

• Always wear a sunscreen with an SPF 15 or higher.

• Don a hat with the edges and wear other protective clothing.

• Do not deliberately sunbathe.

• Try to avoid exposure to sun 10:00-3:00

Healthy habits No. 9: Path of healthy snacks

The ADA recommends at least five servings of fruits and vegetables every day as part of a healthy diet. This food mill can do much to improve health, including:

• Reduce the risk of some cancers

• Beat the signs of aging

• improve memory

• Promoting Heart Health

• strengthen the immune system

One way to incorporate fruits and vegetables in your diet is to have them as snacks. "If you can do something [to improve your health], concentrate on fruits and vegetables," says Johnson. "They are low in calories and high in nutrients."

She said carrots and cut-up produce make tasty, practical case. Other good snacks include low-fat yogurt and nuts (in moderation).

The best time to snack is when you're hungry between meals, says Johnson. But beware: Cravings could easily be mistaken for hunger signals, especially for people who are dieting.

Healthy  habits No. 10: Drinking water and eating dairy products

Water and liquid milk is important for good health, but they can also help you lose weight.

The body needs water to stay hydrated and individuals vary widely in how much water they need. Connections need to move, and vital organs like heart, brain, kidneys and liver need to function properly.

If you do not have enough water, your body goes into emergency mode, and attached to each water molecule it can find one, report University of Minnesota Water Resources Center. stored molecules appear as extra weight. Weight is only released when the body to get enough water.

Calcium in milk, on the other hand, is known to be essential for bones and teeth. Studies have also shown to help prevent hypertension, kidney stones, heart disease and colon cancer.

The weight loss arena, three 8-ounce glasses of low fat milk or fat-free seems to encourage the reduction of body fat while preserving muscle mass, according to the ADA. Milk consumption should be part of a balanced hypocaloric diet.


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Healthy  habits No. 5: Exercise for Better Health 

We already know that physical activity has a premium service, which makes it so difficult to understand why so many people simply do not. According to the CDC, over 60% of Americans do not get regular exercise. 

If you need an incentive, here is an overview of the benefits of exercise by the National Cancer Institute: 

• Helps control weight 

• Maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints 

• Reduce the risk of hypertension and diabetes develop 

• Improve psychological well-being 

• Reduce the risk of death from heart disease 

• Reduce the risk of premature death 

Studies have also shown the relationship between exercise and reduced risk of certain cancers. 

In addition to long-term effects, moving your body has immediate benefits, says Cedric Bryant, exercise physiologist in chief of the American Council on Exercise. The short-term results of exercise include helping people to think and move better, manage stress, improve mood, and get an energy boost. 

The reason people often give for not exercising are toexercise good reason, "said Bryant. People who say they are too tired or do not have time to exercise do not realize that exercise gives people more energy and enable them to become more productive with the rest of their time . 

Healthy  6: Good oral hygiene 

Flossing your teeth every day could add 6.4 years to your life, by Michael Roizen, MD, author of RealAge. In his book, Roizen lists flossing as one of the daily activities of the largest - with exercise and quitting smoking - that could prolong life. 

Roizen calculation may increase a few eyebrows, but the idea that oral health is linked to overall health is not very different. 

The mouth, after all, is an integral part of the body. "Teeth have a blood supply and that supply blood from the heart," says Richard Price, DMD, consumer adviser for the American Dental Association (ADA). 

The researchers speculate that the bacteria that produce dental plaque into the bloodstream. They said that bacteria are somehow associated with inflammation that occurs with plaque that blood vessels and heart block caused the disease. 

Other researchers found an association between oral bacteria and stroke, diabetes, and the birth of premature babies and those who were underweight at birth. 

In addition to preventing disease, flossing and brushing can help keep your white pearl intact for more than just aesthetic reasons. The teeth help you chew food, speak properly and smile - which, according to price, can help you maintain your dignity. 

Healthy  habits No. 7: Take a Hobby 

Search for "hobby" in Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, and you will find the definition of "further out of its routine work particularly involved in the trigger." 

Since they are relaxing activities, hobbies are usually enjoyable. Some people find joy in craftwork, bird watching, sports, going to flea markets, walking in the park, or play cards. 

joy helping people live healthier and recover better from illness. For one thing, taking part in hobbies can burn calories, simply sitting in front of the TV. 

In a study of people who have undergone surgery, Jenkins found that people who engage in their hobby before the recovery operation over six months later, compared to people who do not hobby. 

Participants leisure tend to have more encouragement and interest in things and other people, "said Jenkins. "This is a more active life."


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Healthy habits 3: get enough sleep 

"Your body must have sufficient time to rest," said Michael Fleming, MD, president of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). If not, he says you might find yourself feeling cranky and tired. 

This may seem like common sense, but according to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), over two thirds of adults suffer from sleep disorders and many American adults who do not receive the minimum amount of shuteye needed to stay vigilant. 

Sleep is very important for good health and well-being mentally and emotionally. NSF reports that people are not getting enough sleep are more likely than others to develop psychiatric problems and use health services. In addition, sleep deprivation can impair memory, learning and logical reasoning. 

Not enough ZZZ can also be dangerous. More than half of adult drivers - about 100 million people - say they have pushed asleep in the last year, according to NSF polls. About one in five of these drivers - 32 million people - said they had fallen asleep at the wheel. 

Each year drowsy driving causes more than 100,000 car accidents, 1,500 deaths and tens of thousands wounded, reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NSF recommends 15-minute nap at 20. Because it takes about 30 minutes for the caffeine to work, take a nap while you wait for the caffeine to start can help restore alertness. 

To avoid the pitfalls of lack of sleep, be sure to get at least seven to ten hours of sleep each night. Children need to sleep more, depending on their age. 

Healthy  habits 4: Linking social 

Volunteers. Go to church. Join the club. Whatever you do, do it with people. Community activities are good for physical and mental health, according to a study published in an edition / March April 2004 from the American Journal of Health Behavior. 

It makes sense, says C. David Jenkins, PhD, author of Building Better Health: A Handbook of behavioral change. He says social ties have many benefits including: 

• Provide information. You can think of, for example, your frequent nosebleeds, coughing, sneezing episodes are trivial, but when a close friend or relative to hear it, it might encourage you to go to the doctor. If the symptoms become serious condition, the social bond could save your life. 

• Education assistance. Friends and family can provide physical support when needed. They can help cook, clean, run the task, grocery shopping, and driving to a doctor's office. 

• Emotional support. Sharing a problem with someone you trust who can help lighten the load internally. "This is a load of your chest," Jenkins said. 

• Provides a sense of belonging. This feeling not only helps to reinforce its identity, it also helps prevent and overcome depression and anxiety. 

Public relations also help improve mental functioning, says Fleming. Group activities can help keep the mind active and maintain a desirable level of serotonin - the brain chemical associated with mood. "The lack of social interaction [decrease] serotonin levels," said Fleming. 

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Breakfast eaters are champions of good health. Research shows people who have breakfast tend to take more vitamins and minerals and less fat andcholesterol. The result is often a leaner body, lower total cholesterol, and less chance of overeating.

"This action is wrong [eating breakfast] seems to make a difference in the overall weight of the community," said Melinda Johnson, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association (ADA). She said that the small Breakfast can keep hunger until lunchtime and make a choice of vending machines with high calorie content less attractive.

Not only that, researchers at the conference of 2003 American Heart Association reported that breakfast eaters are significantly less likely to become obese and get diabetes from eating nonbreakfast.

Another study in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition showed that people who consumed breakfast cereal every day reported feeling better physically and mentally than those who rarely ate cereal in the morning.

For kids, breakfast appears to increase alertness, attention and performance in standardized achievement tests, reports the ADA.

To take full advantage of the breakfast, the Mayo Clinic recommends eating carbohydrates, proteins and small amounts of fat. They say that because no single food gives you all the nutrients you need, eat a variety of foods is essential for good health.

However, even with as much scientific support that breakfast is not a good body, many people make excuses not to eat in the morning. They include not having enough time and not feeling hungry. For these people, Johnson suggests adjusting the breakfast the day.

"When I get ready in the morning, I did not really want to take time for lunch, because that would mean sacrificing sleep," said Johnson. "So I bring my breakfast with me, and I know I have an hour when I was reading e-mail at work when I could eat it. At this point, I'm hungry because I was near there a few hours. "

Healthy 2: Add Fish and Omega-3 Fatty to your diet

The AHA recommends a serving of fish twice a week.

In addition to being a good source of protein and foods that are relatively low in saturated fat are called bad foods high in fat, fish has omega-3 fatty acids - which have been shown to reduce heart disease risk .

Fatty fish like mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, tuna and salmon, rich in two types of omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Foods such as tofu, soybeans, canola, walnuts, flaxseed and their oils contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which convert to omega-3 fatty acids in the body. Although the benefits of ALA controversial, the AHA still recommends foods that contain as part of a healthy diet.

In addition to the benefits of cardiovascular health, there is evidence that omega-3 fatty acids may also soothe a hyperactive immune system, says Johnson. While these benefits are still under investigation, he said apparently there is a relationship between omega-3 in your diet and reducing allergies, asthma, eczema, and autoimmune disorders.

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