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A recent study in UCLA revealed that the healthiest juice of all is not grapefruit, nor cranberry, nor apple. It’s actually pomegranate juice. The study actually released a list of the top ten healthiest juices, and the “winners” are (from #2 to #10): Red wine, Concord grape juice, Blueberry juice, Black cherry juice, Açaí juice, [...]
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Tags: fruits, health, juice, pomegranate, pomegranate juice, UCLA
Fish Oil
I‘ve heard many people on TV and radio mention the health benefits of fish oil but I never really got around to researching more about it. Today I decided to Google and here’s what I found:
Fish oil contains the healthy substances called omega 3 fatty acids. Surely you’ve heard of a lot of food stuff [...]
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Tags: fish, Fish Oil, heart, heart attack, omega 3 fatty acids
Vitamin D and The Sun
We all know about the risks of sun exposure, especially in today’s times. Many people have started changing their habits, avoiding direct sunlight whenever possible, and wearing a lot of sunscreen. While the risks of sunlight are eminent, sunlight also provides something we all need: Vitamin D. In fact, experts say most people meet their [...]
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Tags: bones, skin, sun, sunlight, vitamin D, vitamins
Solid Perfumes from Pacifica
Known for their candles, Pacifica has launched a cool line of solid perfumes. Perfect for the fall and winter seasons, these perfumes can instantly warm up your skin by just layering them on your skin and before you wear a cashmere sweater or something similar. Made with natural grain alcohol, these perfumes are very fun [...]
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Tags: fragrances, Pacifica, perfumes, scents, solid perfume
Fab Tights @ Forever 21
Tights have made a big comeback since last year. I for one really love wearing tights because they add oomph to any outfit and they act as a fashionable covering when I’m wearing too short skirts or dresses. Forever 21 sells fabulous tights that can be worn from normal work/school days to glamorous occasions. For [...]
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Tags: fashion, fashion trends, Forever 21, legwear, tights
Solid tablets of vitamin rich essential oils and hydrating fluids – that is Toner Tabs, the new and unique line of moisturizers from Lush. These tablets are free of preservatives and are designed to truly hydrate and revitalize the skin. Among the products in the line are the T Tree Toner Tab best for teenage [...]
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Tags: face, Lush, Lush Toner Tabs, moisturizer, skin, T Tree, vitamin C, vitamin E
Save Dessert For Last
Do you ever wonder why dessert is often eaten at the last part of the meal? I often think that the reason is because we usually need something sweet to reduce the sensation of the main dish we have just consumed. For instance, if I ate pizza or meat, I feel a bit oily so [...]
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Tags: blood sugar, dessert, diabetes, insulin, sugar, sweets
Skinny Jeans
It seems that everywhere I look, more and more women are wearing skinny jeans again, paired off with all kinds of tops. Skinny jeans are an interesting type of jeans because they fit tightly in the legs, almost like a pair of tights, only it’s jeans of course.
Lots of skinny jeans can be [...]
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Tags: fashion, fashion trends, jeans, pants, skinny, skinny jeans
Benefits of White Tea
I‘ve posted about green tea and black tea, now it’s time to feature white tea and recognize the benefits of drinking it. Do you know that white tea is often considered the oldest form of tea? Made from immature tea leaves, white tea has many varieties, depending on the ratio of leaves to buds [...]
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Tags: anti-cancer, antioxidants, beverage, cancer, catechins, flavonoids, green tea, tea, white tea