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Last Updated: 11/20/2009

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Status: Single
Age: 36
Sign: Taurus

City: Santa Ana
State: California
Country: US
Signup Date: 5/21/2009

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September 24, 2009 - Thursday 

Current mood:  awake

Soymilk, Health and Menopause

During menopause, cholesterol levels can rise, increasing a woman’s risk for heart disease. While you’ll want to talk to your doctor, there are some things you can do to help you reduce your heart disease risk:
    Replace higher fat proteins with leaner options or vegetable alternatives, such as soy, to help keep saturated fats at a minimum in your diet. 8th Continent soymilks provide a good source of protein yet, are low in saturated fats, have zero grams of trans fat and are naturally cholesterol free.
    Limit saturated fat as much as you can. It’s the thing in your diet that effects blood levels of LDL cholesterol the most. New American Heart Association guidelines recommend keeping saturated fat to less than 7% of your total calories for the day.
    Watch your intake of trans fats which can impact cholesterol levels, too. They’re found in hydrogenated fats and oils like stick margarines and often in baked goods. The American Heart Association recommends keeping trans fats to less than 1% of total calories for the day.
    Limit dietary cholesterol to less than 300mg per day. Cholesterol is found only in animal products. Soy is naturally cholesterol free.
Know what your blood cholesterol levels are. Adults over 20 years old should have their cholesterol checked at least every five years. If you have high cholesterol already you will need to get it checked more frequently. For women optimal blood cholesterol levels are:
    Total cholesterol: < 200 mg/dL
    LDL cholesterol: < 100 mg/dL
    HDL cholesterol: > 50 mg/dL
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September 16, 2009 - Wednesday 

Current mood:  blissful

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8th Continent Complete is Today's Soymilk.  Rich, delicious flavor (without that old soy taste), and all the health benefits of soymilk fortified with Omega 3 DHA, Fiber and Calcium.  8th Continent Complete is the perfect drink for every member of today's family.  Where is Your 8th Continent?
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August 27, 2009 - Thursday 

Current mood:  enlightened
This recipe was submitted to our website by a fan.  Try it!  It is delicious!

Yummy Summer Omelet
2 tablespoons Heart healthy margarine substitute
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped bell pepper (I prefer to use all three colors)
1/2 cup cucumber
4 large to extra large eggs
1/4 cup 8th Continent Soymilk
a pinch of salt
1/4 cup lowfat cheddar cheese
Melt heart healthy margarine substitute in frying pan and then add vegetables.
Cook until vegetables are tender.
Mix eggs, 8th Continent Soymilk and salt together in glass mixing bowl.
Pour egg mixture over vegetables in the frying pan.
Cook, without stirring or moving, until the edges are solidly cooked and the center of the omelet is nearly set.
Place grated cheddar cheese over the top of the omelet.
Cover the pan and allow the cheese to melt. This will not take long.
When cheese is melted and omelette is set you can slide onto your plate and enjoy!
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August 21, 2009 - Friday 

Current mood:  weird
Category: Friends
So the past few days I've been checking out the recipes on this website and it got me thinking about one of my favorite treats when I was young.
Orange Julius at the mall!
I found a "copy cat" type recipe online and decided to try it out with 8th Continent Complete Vanilla in place of the regular milk.
It tasted just how I remembered!
Here it is:
6 oz of frozen orange juice concentrate
1 cup 8th Continent Complete Vanilla soymilk
1 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (or flavoring) use more or less to your specific taste
8-10 ice cubes
Blend all ingredients (except ice) in blender on high. Then add ice cubes one by one until the consistency is to the thickness you like.
This portion makes about 2 large servings.
Of course feel free to jazz this recipe up as you like such as adding other fresh fruits like pineapple, bananas, strawberries, etc. I'm trying to remember all of the different flavors Orange Julius offered back in the 80's. :-)
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August 20, 2009 - Thursday 

Current mood:  awake

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie


In a blender, blend together:
    2 cups of 8th Continent Light Chocolate Soymilk.
    1 1/2 cups of frozen strawberries.
    1 Tbsp of ground flax seed (optional)
Makes two servings (or one if you want it all because it totally tastes like chocolate covered strawberries!)
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August 18, 2009 - Tuesday 

Current mood:  frisky

alanalanalana's Smooth Smoothie Cocktail


A tasty, cool, grown-up smoothie for hot summer days by the pool, or hot summer nights on the beach!
Prep Time: 
88 seconds
Start to Finish: 
88 seconds
Number of Servings: 
1
Ingredients: 
1 cup 8th Continent soymilk
1 shot Kahlua
1 shot Bailey's Irish Cream
1/2 cup coffee
Splash coconut rum
3-4 squares milk or semi-sweet chocolate
3-4 ice cubes to taste
Instructions: 
Add everything and blend!
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August 18, 2009 - Tuesday 

Current mood:  determined

Baked Apple-Raisin Oatmeal


One serving of this hearty, toothsome oatmeal provides many nutrients—both soluble and insoluble fiber, iron, calcium and folic acid. Refrigerate leftovers to reheat another day. Microwave on High 1 to 2 minutes until hot.
Prep Time: 
10 min
Bake Time: 
45 to 50 minutes
Start to Finish: 
60 min
Number of Servings: 
8 servings
Ingredients: 
2 2/3 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup real maple syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups 8th Continent® original or vanilla soymilk
2 medium unpeeled apples or pears, chopped (2 cups)
Additional soymilk, if desired
Chopped toasted walnuts, if desired
Instructions: 
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. In casserole, stir together oats, raisins, syrup, cinnamon, salt, soymilk and apples.
2. Bake uncovered 45 to 50 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Pour additional soymilk over each serving; sprinkle with walnuts.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):
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Nutritional Information: 
1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1/2g Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 160mg; Total Carbohydrate 41g; (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 18g); Protein 8g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 20% Iron 10% Exchanges: 1 Starch 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate 1/2 Low-Fat Milk Carbohydrate Choices: 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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August 15, 2009 - Saturday 

Current mood:  pugnacious

Berry Smoothies


Prep Time: 
5 min
Start to Finish: 
5 min
Number of Servings: 
2 servings
Ingredients: 
1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic unsweetened blueberries or raspberries
1 1/4 cups 8th Continent® vanilla soymilk
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free French vanilla yogurt
Honey, if desired
Yoplait is a registered trademark of YOPLAIT Marques Internationales SAS (France) used under license.
2006 © and ®/™ of 8th Continent, LLC
Cascadian Farm is a registered trademark of Small Planet Foods, Inc.
Instructions: 
1. In blender or food processor, place blueberries, soymilk and yogurt. Cover; blend on high speed about 1 minute or until smooth. Sweeten to taste with honey.
2. Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information: 
1 Serving: Calories 210 (Calories from Fat 30); Total Fat 3 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 150mg; Total Carbohydrate 37g; (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 29g); Protein 7g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 30% Iron 4% Exchanges: 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate 1 Skim Milk 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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August 14, 2009 - Friday 

Current mood:  fabulous

Blueberry Lime Pick-me-up Smoothie


This refreshing smoothie makes a great breakfast, lunch or snack.  With 89% of your daily vitamin C, it's also great for staying healthy in the cold and flu season.  Note also that 1 serving offers 25% of your dietary fiber as well!
Prep Time: 
10 min.
Bake Time: 
none
Start to Finish: 
10 min.
Number of Servings: 
2
Ingredients: 
    1 T. flaxseed
    6 ice cubes
    3 T. lime juice
    2 bananas
    3/4 C. frozen blueberries
    1 1/2 C. vanilla soymilk**(see nutritional note)
    1/2 C. orange juice
    2 scoops of protein powder (optional)
Instructions: 
    Grind flax seed in blender.
    Add all other ingredients and blend until smooth.
    Pour into glasses and serve.
    Please note protein powder is not included in the calorie/nutritional information because it is optional.
Nutritional Information: 
    263 calories per serving, 25% of your dietary fiber (6.3 grams), 7.4 grams protein
    Daily diet percentages: 12% vitamin A, 25% calcium, 89% vitamin C, 9% iron
    **Please note that using plain soymilk over vanilla increases fiber, protein and iron percentages, but lowers vitamin A and calcium.  Calories are 288 per serving with plain soymilk.**
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August 13, 2009 - Thursday 

Current mood:  animated

Caramel Hot Chocolate


How about a cozy, warm vanilla caramel drink? Substitute vanilla soymilk for the chocolate.
Prep Time: 
5 min
Start to Finish: 
5 min
Number of Servings: 
2 servings (1 cup each)
Ingredients: 
2 cups 8th Continent® light chocolate soymilk
2 tablespoons fat-free caramel topping
Frozen (thawed) fat-free whipped topping, if desired
Chopped pecans, if desired
Instructions: 
1. In 1-quart saucepan, stir soymilk and caramel topping until well blended. Heat over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until hot.
2. Pour into 2 mugs. Garnish with whipped topping and pecans.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):
No change.
Nutritional Information: 
1 Serving: Calories 140 (Calories from Fat 15); Total Fat 1 1/2g (Saturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 250mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g; (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 21g); Protein 7g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 30% Iron 8% Exchanges: 1 Other Carbohydrate 1 Skim Milk Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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