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!

SPINACH ARTICHOKE TWICE BAKED POTATOES {PALEO, WHOLE30, VEGAN}

SPINACH ARTICHOKE TWICE BAKED POTATOES {PALEO, WHOLE30, VEGAN}
Spinach Artichoke Twice Baked Potatoes that are so creamy and packed with “cheesy” flavor that you’ll never believe they’re dairy free! They’re also Paleo, Vegan and Whole30 friendly, and make a great side dish or meal along with a salad. Leftovers reheat well too!
It’s official – twice baked potatoes are my new and current FAVORITE. I know, I’m easily swayed by new recipes, BUT, trust me – after tasting these creamy, “cheesy” spinach artichoke twice baked potatoes, twice baking will be the only way you’ll want to bake. Your potatoes, that is. Don’t try baking your muffins or cookies twice or anything silly like that – you’ll be really sad.
Nutritional yeast is my secret “cheesy” weapon for many recipes on the site. It blends right in with the other ingredients and lends a subtle cheesy flavor without overpowering anything at all. I’ve used it on roasted potatoes, in mashed potatoes, on chicken, and in egg casseroles, and, my kids have never once questioned a “weird” flavor – BUT, they do love it, even though they have no clue what they’re eating. As for the “green things”, we are still working on those.
Spinach Artichoke Twice Baked Potatoes that are so creamy and packed with "cheesy" flavor that you'll never believe they're dairy free, paleo, Whole30 compliant and vegan! Great side dish or meal paired with a salad.

Ingredients
  • 4 small/medium russet potatoes
  • 5 oz container fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 of a 14 oz can artichoke hearts check ingredients
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small can 5.3 oz coconut cream*
  • 1.5 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 2 Tbsp ghee or butter-flavored coconut oil***
Instructions
  1. Rub the potatoes with coconut oil and sprinkle with salt if desired, Bake the potatoes at 400 for 1 hour or until soft inside****
  2. Once cooled, cut each potato open lengthwise and scoop out the inside, leaving a thin layer.
  3. You will use the inside of 3 of the potatoes, discard the inside only of the 4th, or save for another use**
  4. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp ghee or coconut oil. Add the onions and cook until soft, then the garlic and cook until just softened.
  5. Add the chopped spinach and sautée, stirring until wilted, then add the chopped artichoke hearts and a sprinkle of salt and cook one more minute. Remove from heat and set aside.
  6. Mash or blend together the insides from 3 potatoes with the coconut cream, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, ghee or coconut oil, plus 3/4 tsp of salt
  7. Combine the potato mixture with the spinach artichoke mixture, then scoop into the hollowed potatoes
  8. Bake at 400 for about 15-20 minutes or until beginning to lightly brown. Remove from oven and serve hot. You can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days - they reheat in the oven or toaster oven really well!
Recipe Notes
*You can use the equivalent amount of coconut cream from a larger can of chilled coconut milk - the solid part is the cream, you can blend before using.
**You will fill all 4 potato skins so make sure you only discard the scooped-out inside of the 4th one.
***If you use coconut oil (for the vegan version), choose the refined kind (flavorless) or refined with butter flavor
****If you're short on time, bake the potatoes ahead of time and store in the refrigerator until ready to proceed with the recipe.

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