Archive for January, 2008

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup poppy seeds
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup margarine, melted
Two large egg whites, or 1/4-cup egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free milk
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350-degrees. […]

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OTC Cough and Cold Products

Monday, January 28th, 2008

CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION (from the FDA)

OTC Cough and Cold Products: Not for Infants and Children Under 2 Years of Age
Questions and Answers for Consumers at  
http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/coughcold011708.html 
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Obesity - Genes or Lifestyle?

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

An obese child has a 37 percent chance of becoming an obese adult if both parents are slim. But if at least one parent is overweight, the child’s chance of becoming an obese adult nearly doubles to 71 percent.
Whether this is the result of inherited genes, an “inherited” fat-promoting lifestyle, or some combination of the […]

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Are You One of the 73 Percent?

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

Seventy-three percent of U.S. women don’t get the minimum amount of exercise recommended by fitness experts - 20 minutes of walking, running, cycling or other aerobic exercise three times a week.
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Supplements

Sunday, January 13th, 2008

Supplements can be a Godsend to your health or a waste of money.
Some, like calcium, saw palmetto, and folic acid, offer real health benefits.
But others, such as ginseng for energy, red clover extract for menopause, and garlic for lowering cholesterol, are unproven, according to some nutrition experts.
And some supplements — like black cohosh, kava, and […]

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Spinach and Kale

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

Spinach and Kale are loaded with Spinach and Kale are loaded with vitamin C, carotenoids, calcium and fiber.
See also: Beneficial Byte: Spinach
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Defining Lupus

Thursday, January 10th, 2008

Lupus is a disorder of the immune system known as an autoimmune disease. In autoimmune diseases, the body harms its own healthy cells and tissues. This leads to inflammation and damage to various […]

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Green Tea Extreme

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

Lose up to 25 pounds in 25 days with Green Tea!!
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Editors note: User pays small S&H fee.
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GOOD NEWS FOR BUSY WEIGHT LIFTERS

Sunday, January 6th, 2008

In one 14-week study, participants who weight trained twice a week improved their strength almost as much as those who trained every other day.
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