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Are You Going Nuts?
Walnuts, peanuts, pecans and almonds. Nuts are all around us, and according to the newest research, these nutritional powerhouses can be genuine lifesavers. Just last month, researchers from Loma Linda University published an analysis of 25 studies, all of which link nut consumption to a healthy heart. Whether you toss a handful of almonds on your cereal in the morning or spread some low-fat peanut butter on a celery stalk before a workout, nuts are a great way to satiate your hunger and nourish your body. Read more
Burn Calories at Home
Need a little extra motivation to do household chores? Feeling too lazy to trim the rose bushes or vacuum the spare bedroom? Perhaps this statistic will give your motivation a boost. Performing your regular household chores can actually burn more than 50,000 calories in one year. That’s right! Housework burns calories. There’s a reason why it’s called work, after all. In one British study, researchers concluded that the average person walks 22 miles each year by simply cleaning the house. These extra steps translate to calories burned. Read more
Fresh Fruit – Your Summer Shopping Guide
Plenty of women across the globe feel dazed and confused when it comes to selecting just the right melons and berries. Do you select a fruit by its color, texture, or smell? How do you know if one nectarine is better than another? Use these simple tricks, and you’ll be the hit of this year’s summer picnic, even if your watermelon thumping skills aren’t up to par. Read more
Skin Safety – Surprising New Methods
Some of the newest means to ward-off skin cancer may surprise you. Eating blueberries, working up a sweat, and regular exfoliation are just a few of the new tactics proclaimed by sun experts to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.
Take a look at these late-breaking shields of armor in the battle against skin cancer. Perhaps there are a few new habits that you can incorporate into your daily life to keep you safe in the sun. Read more
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