It's possible to trade profitably on the Forex, the nearly $2 trillion worldwide currency exchange market. But the odds are against you, even more so if you don't prepare and plan your trades. According to a 2014 Bloomberg report, several analyses of retail Forex trading, including one by the National Futures Association (NFA), the industry's regulatory body, concluded that more than two out of three Forex traders lose money. This suggests that self-education and caution are recommended. Here are some approaches that may improve your odds of taking a profit. Prepare Before You Begin Trading Because the Forex market is highly leveraged -- as much as 50 to 1 -- it can have the same appeal as buying a lottery ticket: some small chance of making a killing. This, however, isn't trading; it's gambling, with the odds long against you. A better way of entering the Forex market is to carefully prepare. Beginning with a practice account is helpful and risk-free. While you're trading in your practice account, read the most frequently recommended Forex trading books, among them Currency Forecasting: A Guide to Fundamental and Technical Models of Exchange Rate Determination, by Michael R. Rosenberg is short, not too sweet and highly admired introduction to the Forex market. Forex Strategies: Best Forex Strategies for High Profits and Reduced Risk, by Matthew Maybury is an excellent introduction to Forex trading. The Little Book of Currency Trading: How to Make Big Profits in the World of Forex, by Kathy Lien is another concise introduction that has stood the test of time. All three are available on Amazon. Rosenberg's book, unfortunately, is pricey, but it's widely available in public libraries. "Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude," by Mark Douglas is another good book that's available on Amazon, and, again, somewhat pricey, although the Kindle edition is not. Use the information gained from your reading to plan your trades before plunging in. The more you change your plan, the more you end up in trouble and the less likely that elusive forex profit will end up in your pocket. Diversify and Limit Your Risks Two strategies that belong in every trader's arsenal are: Diversification: Traders who execute many small traders, particularly in different markets where the correlation between markets is low, have a better chance of making a profit. Putting all your money in one big trade is always a bad idea. Familiarize yourself with ways guaranteeing a profit on an already profitable order, such as a trailing stop, and of limiting losses using stop and limit orders. These strategies and more are covered in the recommended books. Novice traders often make the mistake of concentrating on how to win; it's even more important to understand how to limit your losses. Be Patient Forex traders, particularly beginners, are prone to getting nervous if a trade does not go their way immediately, or if the trade goes into a little profit they get itchy to pull the plug and walk away with a small profit that could have been a significant profit with little downside risk using appropriate risk reduction strategies. In "On Any Given Sunday," Al Pacino reminds us that "football is a game of inches." That's a winning attitude in the Forex market as well. Remember that you are going to win some trades and lose others. Take satisfaction in the accumulation of a few more wins than losses. Over time, that could make you rich!

Vegan Blueberry Muffins

Vegan Blueberry Muffins
Vegan Blueberry Muffins, packed with juicy blueberries and a hint of lemon in every bite! These delicious soft muffins make the perfect healthy snack! Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy Free, Kid-Friendly
If you subscribe to my emails, then you already have my eCookbook with this recipe in it! The original recipe came from My Darling Vegan. I just made them and am now raving about them!
I am one of those Mom’s. You know, the kind that is getting a little emotional because my son is getting ready to start his first year of school. He starts in just a few days, so this morning I was thinking out loud to prepare him for what’s to come. He is going to pick out his outfits one week at a time so there isn’t any effort required on school mornings. We are going to pack his lunches the night before. And, I warned him that I would be taking pictures of him on his first day. With a heavy sigh he said, “But Mom, you JUST took pictures of me.”
It’s true. We hauled him, along with my niece and nephew, out to a park to get some nice pictures of them. In his mind, that should cover him for any future pictures I want. HA! I explained to him that I want a picture of him on his first day of school with his back pack and sitting at his desk. And then I went on and on trying to convince him that this is normal, it’s what all Mom’s do! I know I am ridiculous; I just love him to pieces.
The day will probably come when I am not as excited as I am now to pack his school lunch, but for now, I am super excited and planning all sorts of things to pack him.

Like these Vegan Blueberry Muffins.
The juicy blueberries and lemon zest, combined with the soft batter make for a really pleasant muffin eating experience. There is something about the great flavor that really makes you slow down and savor these!
Give me a lemon to zest in the dead of winter and all of my senses are quickly induced into Spring!
Some days I feel like converting a recipe, and other days I just want a recipe that’s already vegan or non-dairy. That’s what I love about this recipe! I don’t have to do anything different I just make it as is, and wa-la, delicious Vegan Blueberry Muffins!
The original recipe calls for Apple Cider Vinegar. That isn’t a common baking ingredient for me, so when I see a recipe that calls for it I just use lemon juice instead. Works just the same!
Also, I got 16 Vegan Blueberry Muffins out of my batch. I baked them for 20 minutes. If you want bigger muffins, go for it! Squeeze the batter into 12 muffin cups and bake longer, for about 20-25 minutes. Keep an eye on them after 20 minutes so they don’t get over done!


Vegan Blueberry Muffins
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Soy/Almond Milk
  • 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • 2 cups Fresh Blueberries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line muffin tin with baking cups, lightly spray with non-stick spray, and set aside.
  2. In small bowl, combine milk and apple cider vinegar. (Lemon juice works instead of the vinegar!) Set aside to allow milk to curdle.
  3. In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In separate bowl, mix together sugar, oil, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Add milk/vinegar mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the dry ingredients until well mixed. Don't over mix, lumps are okay. Fold in blueberries. 
  5. Spoon into muffin cups evenly. Bake for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  6. Remove from the oven and allow muffins to cool before removing from the pan. 



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