May 11, 2008

Sumptuous Scallops








Whenever I eat out in a fine restaurant, the first thing that I look for in the menu is scallops. I absolutely love the delicately mild and sweet flavor of this seafood, as well as the chewy and fleshy texture.

Aside from the divine taste of scallops, they are also a great protein source substitute instead of red meat for those who on a weight loss program. A 4-ounce serving of baked or broiled scallops will provide you with almost 80% of the recommended daily value of protein that you need.

This seafood is also rich in trytophan, vitamin B12, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and Omega 3 fatty acids. The last item is great for those who are taking better care of their heart’s health. Omega 3 fatty acids help increase your heart rate variability, and serve as a protection against the fatal arrhythmia, stroke and high blood pressure. Finally, scallops help prevent the risks of certain cancers, protect against childhood asthma and age-related diseases.

Scallops are best enjoyed with your best seafood chowder recipe, they can be served as kebabs and they also taste great when combined with your favorite veggies. To fully enjoy the heart health benefits of scallops, make sure to bake or broil them instead of frying.


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Oregon Scientific SE102 SmartHeart Heart Rate Monitor


The Oregon Scientific SE 102 SmartHeart heart rate monitor is very compact you can carry it anywhere you go. It looks like your regular wrist watch but it is actually an entry-level heart monitor that measures your heart rate as well as the calories that have been burned.

This home medical equipment is easy to use you do not need a medical attendant to know the information you need. Just wear the chest belt transmitter which automatically picks up your heart signals once turned on. The signal is then sent to the watch (no wires needed!) allowing you to check your heart rate signal straight from the watch,

This gadget is really a smart one as it can program the user profile including his age, gender, height, exercise habit, weight, and fitness index and then come up with calories burned data as well as instant percentage heart rate. You can also choose either the vibrating alert or visual mode when it comes to the heart rate zone alarm.

It also boasts of other features like an upper and lower zones stop watch, alarm, clock, backlight, silent mode, buzzer, low battery detection and a key lock. This equipment is water resistant.


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