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Health Benefits of Wine: Red vs. White
Have you been wondering, while sipping on your Chardonnay, if white wine offers all the benefits of red? You're in good company, for the New York Times has been wondering this as well.
If you prefer a light Pinot Grigio, you are missing out on many of the antioxidants found in grape skin, like resveratrol, which may help keep you get slim as well as protect your heart.
Flaxseeds: More Than Omega-3s
Flaxseeds are not taking any flack. Even though the omega-3 fatty acids found in flaxseeds might not be as easy for your body to utilize as the omega-3s from fish and fish oil, there are still plenty of reasons to eat flaxseeds.
There are a couple of reasons that this little seed can help with weight loss and one big reason is fiber.
The Dark Side of Chocolate
I have reported all the good news on chocolate: it is full of heart protecting flavonoids, it lowers blood pressure, and it increases blood flow. I reported the good news, so it is only fair that I share with you the bad news as well. Unfortunately, its reputation as the new healthy food is being called into question.
Just Put One Foot In Front of the Other: Walking
There is no doubt about it - walking is good for you! If you are perpetually flummoxed by fitness news and terms like fartlek, gyrotonics and plyometrics make you a bit anxious, you need to know that walking is good for you. Here are a few reasons why:
- It is free: You don't need to join a gym to walk.
Pistachios Lower Cholesterol
Not only are pistachios fun to eat, but new research has found that these little nuts can also lower the LDL (bad) levels of cholesterol in your body. You know what that means - you can reduce your risk for developing cardiovascular disease.
Eating just one or two handfuls (1.5 - 3 oz) of pistachios is all it takes.
Learn to Love: Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake Mushrooms, aside from the phrase being my new favorite expletive substitute (it is up there with dang and crud), are fast becoming known as a new super food. Since they have been used medicinally in Asia for over 6,000 years, I'd really have to admit their status as a super food is "new" to me. And possibly you, too?Chrysanthemum Tea
So I just told you about some houseplants that could be toxic to some people and animals. Chrysanthemum was on the list, but someone asked, "What about Chrysanthemum Tea?"
Allow me to clear this up.
How To Cook with Garlic To Reap All Its Goodness
Garlic is so very good for you, but it needs to be prepared a special way if you are to reap all its healthful benefits.
Web MD is reporting that when you are cooking garlic it needs to be crushed in order to conserve its healthy anti-clotting compounds. Seems that most studies on garlic have been performed on raw, but the majority of folks cook it.
The Big "O" is not a ZERO
Not only does the big O feel amazing, it's good for you too. Check out the health benefits for having orgasms...
- Burns calories (can you think of a more fun way to work out?).
- Helps you sleep.
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7 Health Benefits of Having Sex
There are only so many hours in the day for getting physical. Skipping the gym for a little romp isn't something you should do every day, but when you do choose getting sweaty in bed over the exercise bike, you're still burning calories and benefiting your health.
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