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!

PALEO ASIAN MEATLOAF

PALEO ASIAN MEATLOAF

Give a fun Asian twist to a classic comfort food dish with this gluten free and paleo Asian Meatloaf. It’s crazy easy to make yet so full of flavor!
Growing up in a Korean household, meatloaf wasn’t something we ate in our home. I somehow first learned about it in college, and I remember being completely grossed out at the concept. “It’s like a loaf of bread… but with meat??? Ew…” And then I tried it at a local restaurant in Brooklyn and it completely changed my mind. It was delicious, comforting, and packed with flavor, and it surprised me in the best way.

Ever since, I’ve been making various gluten free versions at home, especially when there are no protein sources other than ground meat in the fridge. This Paleo Asian Meatloaf recipe was inspired by ALL the Korean cooking I’ve been doing for the Korean Paleo Cookbook (finally available for pre-order!), and it’s one of my favorite versions yet!

As with all meatloafs (meatloaves?), the instructions are super simple. Mix meat, binder (an egg, in this case), and veggies together and bake them in a delicious, flavorful ketchup base sauce. In this recipe, you’ll find that the sauce is heavy on the coconut aminos to bring out the umami Asian flavor and it actually goes surprisingly well with a bit of ketchup mixed in there.

If you end up having leftovers, take the slices of the meatloaf and pan fry them in a little bit of oil for a few minutes on both sides. This will create a slight char and moisten up the meat again and they’ll taste as good as new! So delicious with some veggies and rice on the side. It’s an easy weeknight dinner since most of the work is done in the oven so you can enjoy that time doing other more important things, and you’ll have a tasty, filling meal at the end of it.
PALEO ASIAN MEATLOAF 

COURSE: MAIN COURSE 
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES 
COOK TIME: 55 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 
SERVINGS: 8 SERVINGS 
CALORIES: 314 KCAL
AUTHOR: JEAN CHOI

Give a fun Asian twist to a classic comfort food dish with this gluten free and paleo Asian Meatloaf. It's crazy easy to make yet so full of flavor!

INGREDIENTS
MEATLOAF
  • 2 lb ground beef
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
"SOY" GLAZE
  • 3 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp paleo ketchup or Whole30-friendly ketchup if you are on a sugar detox
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 
Combine all ingredients for the meatloaf in a large bowl, and mix well.
Transfer the mixture to a 9x5 loaf pan.
Bake for 45 minutes.
While the meatloaf is baking, stir together "soy" glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
Once the meatloaf is done cooking, remove from the oven and carefully tilt it over the sink to pour out the juice that has cooked out of the meat. 
Pour the glaze over the meat, spreading it out with a spatula, and bake in the oven for 10 more minutes. 
Sprinkle with chopped green onions and let the meatloaf cool for 10 minutes before slicing them to serve. 

Nutrition Facts
Paleo Asian Meatloaf
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 314Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 565mg24%
Potassium 345mg10%
Total Carbohydrates 3g1%
Sugars 1g
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A1.4%
Vitamin C1.6%
Calcium2.9%
Iron13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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