I read BBC food on top tips of freeing food and the information is handy.  From freeing tips such as cooling food before freeing, defrosting before eating or cooking, portion control and wrapping food.  The article goes further to explain foods which to freeze and not to freeze, Top tips on freezing food

Another article I read on Taste.com looks at how to freeze food, the article is helpful especially if you cook during the weekend.  They cover the best way to pack  food such as layering mince, fruits pancakes and how to freeze.  How to freeze food.  The second article looks at how long to freeze food, most foods can stay in the freezer for up to three months.  How to freeze food (part two)

Be careful when freezing rice, make sure it’s properly cooked through or heated through or you will have food poisoning.  Healthy WA. has an article on safe cooking and cooling of rice. Safe cooling of cooked rice

Dishes I  prep and store in the freezer for the week

To avoid buying take away or eating unhealthy food it’s best to prepare your food in batches during the weekend and proportion them for the week. All you have to do after work is boil rice or pasta or microwave your food.

Dishes I freeze

• Curry-make curry and store in the freezer for the next day or midweek. Boil rice, or have with chapatti, flat bread, or wraps.
• Meat Bolognese- remove the bolognas and defrost. Boil pasta and pour bolognas .
• Roast chicken or meat–portion or slice the protein and freeze. Make a salad or sandwich for lunch or dinner.
• Lasagne and Cannoli–after baking, let it cool and portion them and place it in the freezer. Let it defrost and make sure it’s heated through before serving.

Dishes I don’t put in the freezer

There are dishes I don’t put in the freezer or fridge for the week.

• Shepherd’s pie/cottage pie–they get mushy, watery and unpleasant to eat the next day or defrosted.
• Rice- I never freeze rice, unsafe to eat and can cause food poisoning. Keep rice in the fridge for only one day and make sure the rice is heated.
• Cooked Vegetables- vegetables become soggy, mushy and watery when frozen. Cooked vegetable are best eaten on days they are prepared.

We run when we are scared, we run when we are ecstatic, we run away from our problems and run around for a good time.
By Christopher McDougall

When I was taking a short running break, I read Born to run. A bunch of ultramarathons running a 50 mile race through Mexico Copper Canyon. It was an interesting book. Here are the six things I learnt.

Never Quit
The runners in the book never gave up when the run through the hot dessert to complete a 50 mile race. They kept pushing on despite the heat. Whatever obstacle you face never give up, keep on pushing.

Train Hard, Train your distance
The ultramarathons trained at least twice a day, Anne Trason ran from home to work and did 16 miles. Whatever distance you are doing, train for it, don’t train cram.

You don’t need shoes to run
The Tarahuman’s ran barefoot, someone ran with slippers and others with shoes. Run with what makes you comfortable.

Eat well before a long distance run
In the book before their race the runners had a heavy breakfast. Each runner knew what food works best for them before a long race. One runner had burritos, and another had broth. Before a long run eat, don’t skimp food.

Don’t skimp on water
Two of the runners, a couple in the book woke up late and didn’t eat or drink water or pack water. They felt thirsty during their run and walked. Didn’t know where they were. Stopped at a swamp to drink water. Lucky for them one runner found them there when he went searching for them. Always drink water before a run or carry water with you. If you’re thirsty during a race stop at the water station and sip water.

Run for the love to run
In the book the runners loved to run because they enjoyed running. Take an example of Anne Trason she worked in the laboratory and used to run because it washed her stress away. I enjoy running because it makes me calm and refreshed.

1. Chocolate Alchemy Gateau– I love this chocolate dessert from Koko Black.  It’s filled with dark chocolate mouse, chocolate cream, chocolate caramel with a small bar of Belgium chocolate.
2. Crème Caramel– My favourite childhood dessert.  I have attempted this dessert, after three fails I finally succeeded.  Making the caramel is the hardest part.  This desert has a wobble custard coated with melted sugar.  Love love it.
3. Tiramisu- This delicious dessert is made from coffee soaked sponge biscuits, cream and mascarpone with dusted coco powder.  It is best eaten chilled.
4. Raspberry Cheesecake– Somethings you eat once and the taste haunts your tongue for a lifetime when you think about it.  I had gone to a small Italian restaurant and ordered their raspberry cheesecake and it was divine.  The cheesecake mouse was filled with raspberries and has a soft thin biscuit crust.
5. Apple Pie-Another  favourite food dessert I have never forgotten was when I had gone for an international food dinner festive and had the best apple pie ever from the American food stall.  No apple pie has ever beaten the one I had.  The apples were soaked in syrup or cooked in syrup and had a soft crust.

I  read an interesting article from Women’s Health.  The article looks at healthy carbs that you shouldn’t avoid.  I usually cook chickpeas, love sweet potato and munch apples when I am hungry.  During my long runs, 16 km or more, I pack a handful of raisins, it gives you the boost.

Read Article: 5 healthy food that have more carbs than a slice of bread.

Today I read an  interesting article from Fernwood Fitness about the impact of exercising.   Not only does exercise helps you lose weight but it helps to boost your memory and mood.  It is also a good stress reliever and a great sleeping pill.

Read article https://fernwoodfitness.com.au/weight-loss—exercise/exercise/10-reasons-why-exercise-is-so-good-for-your-body-a/?src=facebook-nso