by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Learn + Grow
Kimberly “Brownie” Vaughn is a dynamic and energetic woman that delivers power packed messages that hit the bull’s eye of the single woman’s heart. As the CEO and Founder of the You Are Singled Out movement (YouAreSingledOut.com), she has spoken at various events, churches, community centers, and universities throughout the U.S. including: Indiana University, UNC-Charlotte, Fisk University, Lipscomb University, Montevallo University, Mary Baldwin and more. Brownie is the author of “Sane in a Sex Filled World” which is now available on Amazon. She enjoys sharing relevant scenarios and practical steps to convey truth about love and life. She is originally from Kokomo, Indiana. After graduating Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Business Administration–Marketing from Tennessee State University, she excelled as a marketing executive in Corporate America. She was awarded the “Young Woman of the Year” award by the former Vice President’s wife, Marilyn Quayle. Her gifted voice has also enabled her to be a voiceover artist for the McDonald’s Corporation and appear as a guest with her former band at the Country Music Hall of Fame. She also serves as a mentor to a variety of female college students. In her spare time, Brownie has conducted radio interviews, sing, play piano, watch comedy, and stays in prep mode for her future husband. She has also made numerous mission trips to distribute supplies and teach children in Haiti. At her heart’s core, Brownie yearns to bring hope to women around the globe who long to excel in life and desire wholeness before running into the arms of Mr. Right! “I’m at my best when my hands become pom poms, cheering on single women to push past their insecurities, fears of failure, and feelings of insignificance. I was born as an ‘encourager to encourage her’.”
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by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Lifestyle+Culture
Honey Chipotle Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Avocado-Greek Yogurt Sauce
Serves 4 as an Appetizer, 2 as a meal
Freeze any leftover chilis and adobo sauce you have – they are excellent mixed into meatballs, burgers, meatloaf, or even mixed with a bit of butter and melted over steak.
shrimp skewers
1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp
2 chipotles in adobo sauce, minced
2 generous spoonfuls of the adobo sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp honey
sauce
1 ripe avocado
1 cup 2% greek yogurt
1 clove of garlic, peeled
juice of 1 lime
salt to taste (about 1/2 – 1 tsp)
tools: wooden skewers; food processor (or blender); grill (or grill pan)
First, marinate the shrimp. Combine the minced chilis, the adobo sauce, olive oil, and honey in a large bowl, and whisk to combine. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp, and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, tossing occasionally.
While the shrimp marinates, make the dipping sauce. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flesh of the avocado with the yogurt, the garlic, and the lime juice. Process until the sauce is very smooth and creamy, and there are no lumps remaining. Taste, and add salt to your liking (I used just over 1/2 tsp). Reserve the sauce in the fridge until ready to serve.
After the shrimp has marinated 30 minutes, thread the shrimp on the skewers, about 4 per skewer, making sure that the skewer pierces through the tail and head portions – this will help ensure that they do not swivel around when grilling. Heat your grill (or grill pan) to high heat, and grill the skewers, flipping halfway through cooking time, until the shrimp are slightly charred on the outside and are just barely opaque on the inside, about 2 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, and remember they will continue to cook for a minute or so after you pull them off the grill.
Serve the skewers immediately with the cool dipping sauce on the side.
Credit: eatandrelish.com
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Lifestyle+Culture
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by Nadya Logan | Jul 2, 2015 | Lifestyle+Culture
How much water should you drink on average per day? Many people are familiar with the “8 by 8” rule; there is not an answer that applies to everyone. How much water you must intake depends on your health, how active you are, and where you live. Nonetheless, water is essential to good health, and this information may help you find how much water you personally need to consume.
Benefits of Water
Humans cannot live without water—it is known fact. Every system in your body depends on water, and water makes up approximately 60 percent of your body weight. Not drinking enough water can make you dehydrated.
How Much Water Do You Need?
In order for your body to function properly you must consume beverages and foods that contain water. The Institute of Medicine found that the adequate intake (AI) for men is about 3 liters, or 13 cups, and women is about 2.2 liters, or 9 cups, of total beverages per day.
What Influences Water Needs?
Exercise: If you engage in any activity that makes you sweat, you need to drink extra water to make up for any fluids that you lost. An extra cup or two would suffice for moderate exercise, but if you exercise for more than an hour you will need more. How much more water you need depends on how much you sweat during exercise, the type of exercise you are doing, and the duration.
Environment: Hot or humid weather can make you sweat and requires additional intake of water. Heated indoor air can also make your skin loose moisture in the wintertime.
Illnesses or Health Conditions: If you have a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea, you are losing extra fluids. During this time you should drink more water.
Pregnancy or Breast-feeding: Expecting women or women who are breast-feeding need additional fluids, especially when nursing. The Institute of Medicine recommends that women are pregnant drink 2.3 liters, or 10 cups, and those who are breast-feeding drink 3.1 liters, or 13 cups, daily.
Quick Tips
• On average, food provides about 20 percent of total water intake. Fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon and tomatoes, contain 90 percent or more.
• Beverages, such as milk and juice, are composed mostly of water. Even beer, wine, and caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, or soda) can contribute, but they should not be a major portion of your daily total fluid intake.
• Drink a glass of water other calorie-free or low-calorie beverage with each meal and between each meal.
• Drink water before, during, and after exercise.
by STRONG | Jul 2, 2015 | Lifestyle+Culture
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