I heard something recently on the radio (KLTY) that makes a lot of sense for eating healthy foods & not gaining weight. When eating out, try to stay away from the 4 “C’s” which are:
With these types of foods, a red flag goes up for added saturated fat (depending on the type of fat used) plus calories!
When it comes to things that relate to our health, we want what’s best. I have an excellent doctor, and I trust that she’s doing what is best for me. She’s just that kind of doctor. In fact, she prescribed natural compounded progesterone for me that she takes herself. It’s important to me to have medicines and prescriptions that are as close to what my body can actually utilize as possible and do so in a safe and efficient manner. A clinical laboratory service that has that standard is important.
It’s hard to always have good posture while doing all the things we have to do during the day. I think the worst time for me is when I’m sitting at the computer or driving in the car. I really have to concentrate so I don’t slouch.
I’ve thought about a posture corrector before and seriously thought about buying one. Having good posture helps me to breathe deeper, and deep breathing is so important for oxygenating the blood.
My doctor told me on my last visit (she’s such an awesome doctor) that one reason some elderly people can’t get rid of pneumonia is that their rib cage is affected by all the years of slouching. They can’t cough deeply enough like they need to in order to clear their lungs of the congestion. That definitely made me want to work on my posture!
And one of the best fashion tips is to have good posture and “don’t slouch!”
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Lands’ End has a new product called PureLoft Pillows, the latest technology in allergy-free bedding. PureLoft Pillows are treated with a 100% natural Neem Oil which repels dust mites and inhibits bacteria that can trigger allergies.
I received two Lands’ End pillows, one to review and one for a giveaway. So, I am giving away one brand new Lands’ End PureLoft standard-size pillow, valued at $25. It’s a plump, very soft pillow that mimics goose down. I know because I have one of my own. Our son, who has bad allergies, is going to be using the pillow, and I feel good that he will have a pillow that won’t add to his allergy problem.
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I like to shop at farmer’s markets for fresh, locally grown produce. I was surprised to find out last year, though, that at one place where I shop, over half of their produce (maybe two-thirds) was not locally grown. It was from California. I live in Texas, so that’s definitely not local. I can get produce from California in the grocery stores. When I go to a farmer’s market, I want produce that hasn’t had to be shipped very far so it will be at its freshest. I’ve learned since then to always ask where the produce comes from and which is grown locally.
(I sent this to a friend and thought maybe it might help someone else, too.)
Hope this helps!
Charla
This list comes from the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit environmental research organization based in Washington, DC. There are 43 items on the list, but I’m just listing the top few. To see the entire list, click here. #1 is the worst, and it gets better as you go down the list.
I’m trying to buy organic when I can. Sometimes it’s too expensive, but I’m finding more and more brands producing organic choices at affordable prices now.
I just came across a healthy sounding recipe for One Bowl Banana Nut Muffins with added wheat germ. I think it’s so important to try to get nutrition into our diets, and it takes added effort to get it into our kid’s diets. But if we make changes here and there and incorporate extra servings of healthy foods several times a week, it will make a difference in the long run.
One thing I might try different in this recipe is to use 1 cup flour & 1/2 cup spelt flour instead of all white flour. Spelt flour is so much healthier than white flour! And if your kids don’t like nuts, just leave them out.
I read about the dangers of butter flavoring last year. I don’t understand why these companies haven’t already stopped using diacetyl because of this reason.
We rarely eat microwaved popcorn since we prefer the taste of hot air popped popcorn with extra virgin olive oil and sea salt, plus it’s healthier. Air poppers aren’t carried in many stores, though, but they can be purchased through several online sites for around $20 and up if anyone is interested.
Now that spring is nearly here, it’s the time of year to get everything clean. I’m already wanting to do spring cleaning because the weather was warm and sunny here today. Not only is it nice to get our homes nice and clean, but some people may want to use a colon cleanse if they’re really in the cleaning mood. It’s nice to be clean inside and out and not to worry about toxins building up.
Most people know very little about mesothelioma, a serious cancer that occurs in people exposed to asbestos. I was surprised to find out that most manufacturers were aware of the hazards of asbestos as early as the 1920’s, yet asbestos continued to be used because it saved manufacturers money. Most corporations knew of these hazards. So that’s the bottom line…money was saved at the expense of people’s health! If you would like to know more, Mesothelioma Help has answers to questions plus support and help for those affected by it.
There are between two and three thousand new diagnoses of mesothelioma every year. The sad part is that it could have been prevented!
According to Prevention, here are the top ten belly flattening foods:
The great thing about all of these foods is that they’re super healthy for us. I eat raw almonds and pistachios, take flaxseed oil, and use extra-virgin olive oil all on a daily basis. I eat dark chocolate (oh yes!) several times a week and try to eat avocados two or three times a week. Sometimes I have sunflower seeds. The peanut butter we buy is not natural, so I wonder…does that count as 1/2? I need to start buying raw walnuts and pistachios again. So I guess we have a score of 7 1/2.
Of course, these foods need to be eaten in moderation. In other words, I can’t eat a whole box of dark chocolate in one day!! lol 🙂
(Some days…I wish I could!)