ABC’s of Life
This is an amazing poster, we should all do these things as often as possible. Zealously believe in good is my personal favorite. Be kind. You never know when your actions are changing someone’s life, try to change it for the better.
January 2013
Diet Soda Linked to Depression
Health experts say that even one glass of soda a day is too much. Preliminary data from the National Institute of Health shows that people who drink diet soda suffer from depression more than people who drink coffee. Around half of adults surveyed stated they drink at least one soda daily, and about 2/3 drink
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Low Cal Alfredo
Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons all purpose flour 1 cup low-fat (2%) milk Kosher salt 2 tablespoons Neufchatel or low-fat cream cheese 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 12 ounces fresh fettuccine Freshly ground pepper Directions
More on Avocados
They are such a superfood! And delicious! I cannot say enough good things about them, except that I have a beautiful ripe one on my counter, I think it must be lunchtime!
Short Bursts of Exercise Are Effective!
So many of us have a hard time finding half an hour a day to work out, and if you get a half hour lunch it’s hard to exercise if you need to get to a gym, even an employee gym, get a workout in, and get back to your desk, let alone eat. You
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Low Fat Ranch (With No Sugar!)
8 oz plain low-fat Greek yogurt 1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix 1/2 cup 1% or skim milk Whisk ingredients together and chill at least one hour before eating, enjoy!
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How Much Sitting is Too Much?
How Much Sitting is Too Much? More and more people are getting blood clots, and at young ages. Doctors sometimes miss it as healthcare professionals are trained to look for a certain set of symptoms associated with clots, including pain, swelling, and heat, some of which may be missing. Also, travel is considered a risk
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Wheatgrass: rich source of nutrients
Wheatgrass is an excellent source of many nutrients, such as iron, calcium, magnesium, amino acids, chlorophyll, and different vitamins, including vitamins A, C and E. Wheatgrass proponents say that its rich nutrient content detoxifies the body and boosts the immune system. Many also believe that wheatgrass has some miraculous health benefits in the treatment of
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Emoticons
You can make all kinds of new cute emoticons on Facebook now, I found this poster with codes on how to do it. I love making new cool things, and it’s fun to not have to ask my kids how to do it. Enjoy!
Day 7, Sugar Challenge
This has been one interesting week. I always thought of myself as a label reader, but I have realized how often I look only at the size of the ingredient list, for the inclusion of a few items I avoid, and for too many things I can’t pronounce. I found hidden sugar in places I
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Fitness Myths
Exercise is important, if you want to lose weight, or maintain a level of fitness it is essential. There are many health problems that stop people from exercising, much of this is related to chronic pain and fatigue, believe me, I know. That does not mean you should give up! Even comatose patients are given
New Hands Give New Lease on Life
At age 24 Lindsay Ess was a bubbly, beautiful, active recent college graduate with a degree in fashion who also worked as a model. She went in for surgery to correct an intestinal blockage caused by Crohn’s Disease, developed a massive infection, and doctors were forced to remove both feet and hands to save her
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Top 10 Metabolism Bumpers
Healthy foods that rev up your metabolism, helping to kick it into high gear. Combine this with 30 minutes of exercise 4 times a week and watch your body change! Proper fuel for better performance!
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Natural Sweetener Ideas
This is just a few ideas for sugar substitutes, I hope some of them work for you! Maple syrup can be used in many desserts with delicious results. Grade A is sweeter and less robust than Grade B, make sure that you buy organic, as otherwise it is processed with formaldehyde, a toxic substance. For
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17 Surprising Facts About DNA
I enjoy crime shows, and we hear so much about DNA on them, and everywhere, it’s weird to remember this is relatively new science. It’s amazing what we have learned about the body from DNA, and what we can continue to learn, I hope you enjoy this poster! A sperm has 37.5 MB of DNA
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No Sugar Green Juice
A few people mentioned that the last kale drink had so much sugar, well here is one with none for those of us watching sugar intake! It packs a powerful nutritional punch, and the sweetness comes from the apple. Enjoy!
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5 Surprising Facts About Sugar
From the nutrition diva: Sugar suppresses the immune system. When you eat a big dose of sugar, like a bottle of Coke or a candy bar, you temporarily tamp down your immune system’s ability to respond to challenges. The effect lasts for several hours, so if you eat sweets several times a day, your immune system may
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Rare Diseases
Having a chronic illness is enough of a burden to bear, but when it’s a rare disease it can be even harder. People who are very sick have to find their own doctors, do their own research, struggle with family and friends who just don’t understand, not to mention cope with the fact that their