Problem: Article: Wet the potato with warm water, then use your hand or a vegetable scrub brush to clean the potato. Be sure to get into any dips or rough spots to remove any stuck-on dirt. If you're peeling the potatoes, you might skip this step. However, it's helpful to start with a clean skin so that you don't accidentally transfer dirt from the skin onto the edible part of the potato. Red and gold potatoes are easier to freeze than russet potatoes because they will blanch well whole, even with their skin. If you'd prefer to chop them up so they'll be ready to cook later, use a sharp knife to cut them into cubes or slices. If you prefer, it's okay to peel your red and gold potatoes before you freeze them. Place the pot of water on the stove, then turn the heat to high. Watch for bubbles rising from the bottom to the top, which means the water is boiling. You should see consistent bubbling on top of the water when it's boiling. Potatoes that are about 1.5 inches (3.8cm) or smaller are considered small, and potatoes that are larger than this are considered large. However, potatoes that have been cut should be treated as small potatoes. Set a timer so you can keep track of the cooking time. Use a plastic bag with a zipper or a plastic food storage container. Leave about .5 inches (1.3cm) of space inside the container. Label the container with the contents and date they were frozen. Then, put the container in your freezer. It's a good idea to pre-portion your potatoes so that you'll have enough for 1 meal in each bag. You can store your potatoes in the freezer for about 12 months. Be sure to write the date on the container so you can keep track of how long they've been in the freezer.
Summary: Scrub the potatoes to remove any dirt. Leave red and gold potatoes whole, or chop them up if you prefer. Bring a pot of water to boiling over high heat. Blanch small potatoes for 3-5 minutes or large potatoes for 8-10 minutes. Put the potatoes in an airtight container and freeze them.

Problem: Article: If you're tackling the move by yourself, then you'll need to arrange to pick up a removals van on the morning of the move. Make this arrangement well in advance, or it may be tricky to hire a van exactly when you want it for a reasonable price during a busy moving season. Compare the prices of a few companies before making your decision. Get there early to avoid waiting in a queue on a busy moving day. Packing your moving truck won't be a big challenge if you plan in advance and have the help of a few trusted friends when you do it. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you pack your moving truck: Remember that you will need at least two people to handle things other than lifting and hauling. They will need to organize the things that need to be loaded by keeping the packed boxes close to the door easily accessible. Disassemble your furniture. Take apart any lamps, tables with removable legs, bookshelves, and entertainment systems. Protect your furniture. Wrap all of your items with packing paper, bubblewrap and tape as you load them into the truck. Load the heaviest items first, into the back of the truck. This includes your fridge, washer, dryer, and other appliances, as well as your heaviest boxes. Load the heaviest boxes. Stack them like bricks to form layers of walls that fill the back of the truck. Use T-stacks to make the boxes more stable: make each vertical seam make a T with the horizontal layer below it, like bricks in a house. Avoid vertical pillars of similar sized boxes. To maximize space, it is essential to stack high, stable walls early on. Next, load your longer items into the truck. This includes your bed and shelves. Lean them against the sides of the truck. Pack your remaining boxes into the truck. Create three layers of boxes which includes the heaviest boxes on the bottom, the medium-sized boxes in the middle, and the lightest boxes on top. Once you're done with each layer, tape it together with packing tape. Put in your remaining items. The trick is to make everything fit snugly together, but don't pack it so tight that it looks ready to explode. When using the ramp of a box van, such as the vans pictured, make sure the ramp has been fitted into place: once you have fully extended the ramp from under the truck, you will find two prongs that will fit into slots on the lip of the van's cargo space. This will ensure that the ramp is flush with the lip, and make it a breeze to use the dolly. This step is often overlooked. Make sure the dolly is one of the last things to get loaded, so you will have it as soon as you arrive at the new house. Carefully drive the truck to your new home. Be prepared to drive slower and more carefully than you would do in a car. Driving a moving truck takes a big adjustment. Remember to go slowly and stay calm, because the drive may be stressful. If at all possible, back the truck up to the new house so that the ramp will extend onto the porch. Use all of your crew as spotters to make sure you are clear of any obstacles. When you are close to the porch, extend the ramp and hook it in place, and have a crew member carry the opposite end. Most ramps will not latch properly unless the end is on the ground. Once you have the ramp set up, here's how you can unload your stuff: Have a plan for where you're going to put the large items in each room. Do a walk through with the movers, and show them where the larger items go, such as the sofas, TV, cabinets, beds, dressers, night-stands, etc. Choose where to put the boxes and small items in each room based on that. That way the boxes won't be in the way when the big furniture comes in. And you won't have to move the boxes again. You can put Post-it notes on the wall if necessary. You will have arranged whether you will do this the same day or the next morning.
Summary: Hire a removals van. Pick up your vehicle on the morning of the move. Pack your moving truck. Drive your truck to your new location. Unload your stuff. Return your moving truck.

Problem: Article: If you are used to consuming carbohydrates, immediate carbohydrate restriction may produce some immediate side effects. Keep an eye out for these symptoms and contact your doctor if they persist or get worse. Dizziness Constipation Fatigue Headache Weakness Be sure to avoid possible nutritional deficiencies that may result from such a restrictive diet. To make up for deficiencies, you can take supplements. Pay particular attention to: Thiamin Potassium Folate Vitamins C, D, and E Magnesium Iron Calcium Sodium The Atkins Diet calls for high intakes of protein, and many dieters opt for proteins that are also high in saturated fats. This high level of saturated fat intake increases your risk for heart disease, especially in women. Diets high in processed meats and red meats also increase your risk for type II diabetes, increase your cholesterol, and increase your risk of certain cancers, coronary heart disease, and chronic obstructive lung disease. Research shows that most people who go on a low-carbohydrate diet will ultimately end up gaining more weight than they lost. This may be due to the high protein component of the diet. Additionally, some studies indicate a correlation between low-carbohydrate diets and increased risk of heart disease. Consuming minimal carbohydrates can put you in a state of ketosis, which is the process of your body burning stored fat in the body rather than sugar while building ketones in your body. Immediate side effects of ketosis are nausea, physical and mental fatigue, headache, mental fatigue, and bad breath (smells like alcohol or like nail polish remover). The long-term effects are unknown.
Summary:
Know the possible immediate side effects. Monitor vitamin and mineral levels. Get checked periodically for heart disease. Be on the lookout for weight gain. Monitor your blood sugar.