December 2009
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Health News Lightning Round
The world of health news has been a tad slow as of late, with what seems like the majority of research and news outlets taking a holiday hiatus. Nonetheless, I am here to share with you some (hopefully) enlightening wellness facts today! I sifted through some choice recent health magazines and picked out some of my favorite scientific findings to share with you, my dear readers!
Here are some...
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Scratch the Resolutions
I’m what you could call somewhat anti-resolution…
(Image from Said A Online)
Something about the diet-centric, quick solution-search rubs me the wrong way, but I do like the idea of trying to make your life more like your personal ideal! I try to live life aiming for my goals throughout the year. Now that I’m a part of this lovely blog community, I figure I can use this...
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Prep in a Flash, Save Some Cash! (Part 1)
One thing that calls my name nearly every time I step in the grocery store? Pre-cut produce. It’s so much simpler to grab a tub full of peeled, sliced kiwi; washed, de-stemmed berries; or sliced watermelon than to cut these items myself. However, I am my frugal mother’s daughter and can’t let myself take the easy route out if I can save a few pennies (or dollars at times!)
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Cookie Monsters!
A good part of my weekend was spent baking and decorating Christmas cookies with my Mom—great bonding time and a fun way to unleash my creative side! Our recipe is not exactly a nutritious choice, but there are some healthy holiday dessert recipes out there. To celebrate the season, I decided to post a small round-up of better for you seasonal desserts so that you can indulge and still have...
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Smell Yourself Full?
Aroma(food)therapy
In the past year or so, I’ve come across quite a few articles about Sensa, a calorie-free food sprinkle that claims to speed up feelings of fullness, thus decreasing intake. The explanation behind Sensa relies on the body’s recognition of aroma and taste; makers claim that the sprinkle increases the taste of the foods you eat.
While I’m majorly skeptical...
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Festive Feast
During Thanksgiving break, I was lucky enough to meet up with my fabulous blogger friend Jenn for dinner while in Chicago! My sister Amy joined in the fun as well. This is a slightly belated dining recap, but I still wanted to share the experience with you :)
In true Chicago form, we met for pizza. Where you ask? Lou Malnati’s, the self-proclaimed home of the “BEST Chicago-style deep...
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Stress: Take a Chocolate Chill Pill
Whether you’re a student with semester exams looming or someone who is feeling the full effect of the hectic holidays, stress can build up quickly this time of year (I know I’ve been feeling a bit)! Well, a few recent health findings can help to put your stress into perspective, as well as give you tips for how to alleviate some!
Makes me Want to Pull my Hair Out!
After examining...
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Eat Out, Eat Well
Digging into a restaurant meal can easily trigger a calorie explosion (basically the main premise behind the “Eat This, Not That” empire). In recent years, however, some dining establishments have added more nutritious, less fat-laden options to their menus. I’ll be highlighting more of these in the future, but this week, let’s take a look at my choice at the Mexican chain...
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A Pill for a Smarter, Younger You
Where can I get that? Turns out, at the gym! (Or any other place you exercise).
Move Your Body!
We’ve yet to have a post dedicated to the power of exercise and new findings about the benefits of movement. No better day than today, right? A couple of fascinating studies have just been released, expanding on the knowledge about physical activity’s benefits.
Pieces of DNA found in the...
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