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Pearl barley with spinach against cholesterol

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The pearl barley works, in a way, like rice when cooked, but with other properties. It can be very good against high cholesterol and you should not lose sight of when to incorporate it into preparations. This recipe is similar to a risotto and is of wonders: barley and spinach. Maybe you never prepared it before. Come on, simply follow the steps of the recipe. Ingredients: 300 grams of pearled barley One liter of vegetable stock An onion A bunch of spinach boiled Spray plant One tablespoon of olive oil Salt and pepper Preparation: Wash well and drain barley. Meanwhile, it begins to brown the finely chopped onion in vegetable spray. Once ready, barley and spinach incorporates two minutes. Now you begin to add broth slowly, stirring from time to time. Let cook for about forty minutes. Process spinach or finely and add it to the barley when to finish cooking. Season with salt and pepper, but add a tablespoon of olive oil to give smoothness to the dish. So, you will have this delicious

Latest trends in colors for the home

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One trend that has become more fashionable in regard to color for the interior decor is the use of color blocking. It consists of a combination of primary colors in the same room, usually contrasting with a striking appearance. For example you can use the dark blue with orange, pink with yellow is a trend that last year you have seen in fashion and as usual, that has directly influenced the interior decoration, giving way to houses with bright colors and flashy.     Beyond this very special, the orange has been implemented so far this year as the king of the house and has become part of walls, floors, fabrics and accessories of many homes that are up to date. Oranges ranging from yellow to orange but redder and brighter than providing energy to the place where they are placed. A cross the neutral colors have not abandoned in any way the world of decor and remain a perfect choice for those who dare not with the bright colors or want a more restrained home. Highlight the gray land a

Latest trends in colors for the home

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One trend that has become more fashionable in regard to color for the interior decor is the use of color blocking. It consists of a combination of primary colors in the same room, usually contrasting with a striking appearance. For example you can use the dark blue with orange, pink with yellow is a trend that last year you have seen in fashion and as usual, that has directly influenced the interior decoration, giving way to houses with bright colors and flashy.     Beyond this very special, the orange has been implemented so far this year as the king of the house and has become part of walls, floors, fabrics and accessories of many homes that are up to date. Oranges ranging from yellow to orange but redder and brighter than providing energy to the place where they are placed. A cross the neutral colors have not abandoned in any way the world of decor and remain a perfect choice for those who dare not with the bright colors or want a more restrained home. Highligh

Interior decoration with Neutral Color Schemes

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When you design a new room in the house the first thing you have to think about is the color you want to give both the walls and the furniture or fabrics, and you must consider first that will be designed that room. It is not the same decorating a child's bedroom , a guest room or master bedroom. If you are looking for is a neutral decor, without contrasting colors or bold colors, today we give you some ideas for combining different colors and create a relaxed atmosphere. Black and white: It is a more neutral combination of color . You can use from pure white to charcoal gray combination with each other and with all the intermediate range. Besides the colorful presents the advantage that if in the future you get tired of the color and want to give a touch of color can add any color to decorating and basic you have in gray, because it supports any shade by daring to be. You can also add some touches pastel pink or blue to break with the coldness of pure gray. Furniture perfectly su

Interior decoration with Neutral Color Schemes

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When you design a new room in the house the first thing you have to think about is the color you want to give both the walls and the furniture or fabrics, and you must consider first that will be designed that room. It is not the same decorating a child's bedroom , a guest room or master bedroom. If you are looking for is a neutral decor, without contrasting colors or bold colors, today we give you some ideas for combining different colors and create a relaxed atmosphere. Black and white: It is a more neutral combination of color . You can use from pure white to charcoal gray combination with each other and with all the intermediate range. Besides the colorful presents the advantage that if in the future you get tired of the color and want to give a touch of color can add any color to decorating and basic you have in gray, because it supports any shade by daring to be. You can also add some touches pastel pink or blue to break with the coldness of pure gray. Furni

Ikea Collection 2013: the wealth of textiles in the spotlight

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In his collection of 2013, Ikea reveals a new facet of its personality, playing ethnic textiles. Is it the common denominator? Change a carpet, curtains or cushions to transform the scene in an instant. Demonstration through this sample of inspiration around words woven and printed patterns . The ethnic Because you never no desire to travel, ethnic landscape have decided to make less complicated in the walls, throws and cushions. Romantic reasons Great remix of reasons roses, flowers, or tiles, which permeate the house notes with delicious feminine and romantic. Plant motifs The trend continues to gain ground vegetation. Emancipate themselves on the cushions and curtains decoration, the leaves of the chestnut, linden and oak package inside a natural sweetness, very welcome at any time of year. Poetic patterns They are also entitled to personalize their rooms with carefully selected fabrics. Here is a good model of shades of indigo dyed and decorated with stained poetic tree just for th

Ikea Collection 2013: the wealth of textiles in the spotlight

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In his collection of 2013, Ikea reveals a new facet of its personality, playing ethnic textiles. Is it the common denominator? Change a carpet, curtains or cushions to transform the scene in an instant. Demonstration through this sample of inspiration around words woven and printed patterns . The ethnic Because you never no desire to travel, ethnic landscape have decided to make less complicated in the walls, throws and cushions. Romantic reasons Great remix of reasons roses, flowers, or tiles, which permeate the house notes with delicious feminine and romantic. Plant motifs The trend continues to gain ground vegetation. Emancipate themselves on the cushions and curtains decoration, the leaves of the chestnut, linden and oak package inside a natural sweetness, very welcome at any time of year. Poetic patterns They are also entitled to personalize their rooms with carefully selected fabrics. Here is a good model of shades of indigo dyed and decorated with

How to change and clean room carpet

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Before changing your rug or room carpet, make sure you organize for a diagnosis of your room. It also gives you the tools to improve efficiency and not wasting a minute. Here's a little time to help change the room carpet without making a mistake. Preparation of the room First, you will have to empty the room so that all the space are available. Measure the dimensions of the room and turn it into a diagram if necessary. Make sure the original soil is ready for the new carpet: it must be sound and straight. Remember to re-seal cracks or small holes. Note that if the holes are too large or the soil is not well that need to be patched. For this, cover the soil with a layer of mortar and wait 48 hours for drying. The right equipment You will find all the tools needed to install the new carpet. This is what you need perfect: a meter, a cutter, a pair of scissors, a pencil, a notebook, a double-sided tape, a spatula to cover, a notched trowel, a threshold bar and sockets that are aligned

How to change and clean room carpet

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Before changing your rug or room carpet, make sure you organize for a diagnosis of your room. It also gives you the tools to improve efficiency and not wasting a minute. Here's a little time to help change the room carpet without making a mistake. Preparation of the room First, you will have to empty the room so that all the space are available. Measure the dimensions of the room and turn it into a diagram if necessary. Make sure the original soil is ready for the new carpet: it must be sound and straight. Remember to re-seal cracks or small holes. Note that if the holes are too large or the soil is not well that need to be patched. For this, cover the soil with a layer of mortar and wait 48 hours for drying. The right equipment You will find all the tools needed to install the new carpet. This is what you need perfect: a meter, a cutter, a pair of scissors, a pencil, a notebook, a double-sided tape, a spatula to cover, a notched trowel, a threshold bar and socket

The Eclectic Decoration ideas

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Every day this style, which emerged in the last century, more and more away together furniture that have nothing to do with each other in a room. It is not string together a lot of different styles, but a good flavor, and the ability to combine the design, color or style to form a harmonious whole taking into account all the decorative elements in play. Because this style does not follow a set parameter or school, take some pictures of eclectic decorating styles most representative, and explain the criteria used for assembly in the different areas of the house. Living Room a superbly lit room (very important regardless of the style that will be used). Being a small environment, you can use a pull of two bodies, together with a single chair in a complementary color, but different in size and shape. You can use a resource widely used in recent times: take the old trunk of your grandparents (restored or not) and give the coffee table function. The colors complement each other, and the pla

The Eclectic Decoration ideas

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Every day this style, which emerged in the last century, more and more away together furniture that have nothing to do with each other in a room. It is not string together a lot of different styles, but a good flavor, and the ability to combine the design, color or style to form a harmonious whole taking into account all the decorative elements in play. Because this style does not follow a set parameter or school, take some pictures of eclectic decorating styles most representative, and explain the criteria used for assembly in the different areas of the house. Living Room a superbly lit room (very important regardless of the style that will be used). Being a small environment, you can use a pull of two bodies, together with a single chair in a complementary color, but different in size and shape. You can use a resource widely used in recent times: take the old trunk of your grandparents (restored or not) and give the coffee table function. The colors complement each oth

Cheese allowed in the diet to lower cholesterol

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What is the type of cheese with less saturated fat recommended for a low cholesterol diet? Cheese is a very nutritious food, but in turn contains nutrients such as saturated fats can be detrimental to high cholesterol. Therefore, on this occasion will detail what types of low in saturated fat cheeses or cheese allowed can consume within a diet to lower cholesterol. Cheese batter: no saturated fat. Low fat cheese spreads: 0 grams of saturated fat. Ricotta: 1.2 grams of saturated fat. Burgos cheese-fat: 0 grams of saturated fat. Nonfat cheese: 0 grams of saturated fat. Quark cheese: 0 grams of saturated fat. . Cottage cheese: 2 to 4 grams of saturated fat .. Petit suisse cheese: 4 grams of saturated fat. Goat Cheese : 5 grams of saturated fat. Today there is a range of 0% saturated fat cheeses, which are as tasty as those containing a large percentage of fat, and are more healthy. These cheeses you can use them in different preparations such as puddings, omelets, salads, purees or just

Breaded tofu sticks for cholesterol

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The tofu should be a great ally of all those with high cholesterol . It is great for many purposes, as it provides many nutrients, protein and all of a very healthy way. Simply include this recipe for breaded tofu sticks with nuts to your diet. So, you eat great for a starter any day without your health being affected at all. Ingredients: 300 grams of tofu firm 100 grams of nuts and seeds (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, sesame seeds , etc.). Soy sauce Olive oil Various spices (garlic powder, paprika, pepper, oregano, rosemary, etc.). Spray plant Salt Preparation: Cut the tofu (you choose a good sign) into sticks and place in a bowl to marinate with garlic powder, paprika, pepper, oregano, rosemary, salt, soy sauce and a little olive oil. Let marinate at least two hours. If you could do a night for the next day, then even better. Grind all nuts and seeds with a mortar or food processor and begins to coat the tofu sticks one by one, they are still wet so the mixture sticks better. Once