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[18 May 2009 | No Comment | 23 views]
Budget Friendly Groceries

Short on cash? You’re not limited to the high-fat stuff. Add these good-for-you foods to your grocery list — they’re all under $1 per serving.
* Oats: A serving of oatmeal for breakfast can lower cholesterol and your risk of heart disease. Save your health while saving money.
* Eggs: The protein and fat in eggs keep you feeling full, so you’re less inclined to snack in between meals.
* Potatoes: One red potato contains 66 micrograms of cell-building folate — …

Featured, Health »

[1 Apr 2009 | No Comment | 452 views]
8 Foods You Should Eat Daily for Optimum Health

1. Spinach - It may be green and leafy, but spinach is also the ultimate man food. This noted biceps builder is a rich source of plant-based omega-3s and folate, which help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis. Bonus: Folate also increases blood flow to the penis. And spinach is packed with lutein, a compound that fights age-related macular degeneration. Aim for 1 cup fresh spinach or ½ cup cooked per day. SUBSTITUTES: Kale, bok choy, romaine lettuce FIT IT IN: Make your salads with spinach; add …

Beauty Tips, Body Care »

[27 Nov 2006 | No Comment | 157 views]

Even if you cannot afford professional treatment, there’s still a lot you can do for yourself from home beauty treatments.
A weekly light scrubbing down with pumice stone or a scrub gives a regular exfoliation, which is a must to give the skin a satin smooth look.
Also include healthy doses of vitamin C (at least 1000 mg two to three times a day) in your diet. There’s nothing like a good massage to relax those tense nerves.
Fast once a week to detoxify the system. When toxins overload the body, the skin …