jhanok on February 28th, 2010

In social situation, everyone knows the gentlemen are supposed to hold the door for the lady. When it comes to elevators, however, people appear to be clueless on the proper protocols involved. If everyone would follow these simple rules of etiquette, society would be better off. • First- please, please, please wait for those exiting [...]

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jhanok on February 25th, 2010

Here’s the last part of the ‘Family First’ post. Check it out.. After long hours of work, you may experience aches and pains commonly associated due to improper posture and stress, and Rite Med Mefenamic Acid is the pain reliever that you need. Rite Med is a non-steroidal and anti-inflammatory formulation is your assurance of [...]

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jhanok on February 24th, 2010

Your family’s health should always come first. Here are some of the must-have products that guarantee wellness for all the members of the family: As the saying goes, health is wealth. Your family’s health should be your top priority, and its best to start with the kids. Ascorbic Acid Ceelin is your children’ safe daily [...]

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• Face the fats Fats and oils should be used sparingly. Take the advantage of fat-free or oil sprays. But watch out, these products still contain calories. • Cruise the condiments Condiments like catsup, patis, soy sauce and vinegar are flavorful low-fat choices but may be high in sodium. Choose the light or low sodium [...]

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• Mastering meat choices. Meats like beef, pork and chicken are excellent sources of protein. Choose low-fat cuts or portions and try to minimize the use of oil when preparing them. At deli counter, select varieties with no more than one gram per fat per once such as lean hams, low-fat bologna, and low-fat or [...]

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• Go for the grains Try different shapes and sizes of pasta and noodles for fun and variety in meals. Just be sure to prepare them with tomato-based sauces instead of using butter or cream sauces. Both white and brown rice are good choices but brown rice has nearly three times as much fiber per [...]

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• Check the labels. Most packaged foods now have easy-to-use nutrition labels that provide a wealth of information. These can help you choose foods that are good sources of the nutrients you need, such as fiber, vitamins and minerals. Labels also keep you informed on the fat, cholesterol and sodium content of food products, especially [...]

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• Keep the food guide pyramid in mind This guide provides an easy way to know which kind of food and how much of each type you need. The bulk of your grocery list should include rice, bread, noodles, pasta, potatoes, fruits and vegetables. On a lesser scale you may include lean meats, low fat [...]

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• Keep the food guide pyramid in mind This guide provides an easy way to know which kind of food and how much of each type you need. The bulk of your grocery list should include rice, bread, noodles, pasta, potatoes, fruits and vegetables. On a lesser scale you may include lean meats, low fat [...]

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jhanok on February 15th, 2010

To prepare great-tasting healthy meals, choose the right food at the source. That’s why good nutrition starts in the market place or supermarket. Ten years ago there were some 1,000 different foods to choose from. Today, a typical super mega market carries more than 25,000 to 30,000 different kinds of food. How do you know [...]

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