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08/21/2009

Studies show eating vegetables will keep the brain young. Specifically green leafy vegetables, like collard greens, kale, romaine lettuce and spinach are effective mental medicine.

08/20/2009

Buying organic produce will help you avoid ingesting pesticides. Thin-skinned fruits and vegetables have higher levels of pesticides in them. If possible, buy organic peaches, apples, strawberries, pears, bell peppers, celery and grapes to reduce pesticide ingestion.

08/19/2009

Watermelon is a natural diuretic. It has more lycopene than tomatoes. Lycopene has been shown to aid in protecting against certain cancers. Watermelon has also been helpful in alleviating depression.

08/17/2009

One clove of garlic daily can decrease LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke by 38%. You can use Shaklee Garlic Complex for the same effect and still be socially acceptable.

08/16/2009

According to the World Health Organization, if you used tanning parlors as a teenager or in your 20's, your risk for Melanoma (a form of skin cancer) is increased by 75%. There is no healthy tan according to Dr. Karen Burke a researcher at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

08/15/2009

"The more you praise and celebrate life, the more there is in life to celebrate." Oprah Winfrey

08/14/2009

Stress has been linked to heart disease, high blood pressure, accelerated aging and type 2 Diabetes. Many people cope with stress by binging on junk food or other addictive habits. A healthy alternative to decrease the effects of stress is to make sure you get enough sleep, lower your fat intake, increase your consumption of antioxidant rich fruits and veggies, surround yourself with supportive people and exercise.

08/13/2009

Research shows that eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables protects you against cancer, heart disease, and the effects of aging. Experiment with a variety of brightly colored fruits and vegetables. Think of the rainbow when putting together a salad or vegetable tray.

08/12/2009

A recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that low intensity exercise such as bicycling, walking, or swimming, can increase the speed at which the body utilizes excess fat. If you overindulge on high fat food while on vacation, make sure to keep doing your low intensity exercise.

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