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Know your A, B, Cs: Riboflavin

FitSugar — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 02:00:00 PST

How many times have you seen Riboflavin listed as an ingredient and thought "another food additive." Well it is not. Riboflavin is the scientific name for vitamin B2.

Like other B vitamins, Riboflavin aids in the production of metabolizing food by converting carbs into sugar which is burned to produce energy. B2 joins forces with the other B vitamins to break down fats and protein. It also promotes healthy skin, hair and nails and general good health.

Riboflavin is also used as food coloring because of its bright yellow-orange hue. It is the culprit for turning your pee that intense yellow if you take a multi-vitamin, which you should consider since the body does not store riboflavin.

Spinach and asparagus are both high in B2s as are milk, cheese, almonds, yeast and liver – does any one out there eat liver anymore? I am truly curious.

Wondering how much of Riboflavin you need - the RDA for adult women is 1.2 mg and a cup of spinach contains about 25% of your daily need. Worried that you are not getting enough of it? Signs of deficiency include cracked and red lips, inflammation of the lining of mouth and tongue, mouth ulcers, cracks at the corners of the mouth, and bloodshot or itchy eyes.

Whitney's Chris D'Elia Is Back With More Relationship Advice

Annie Scudder — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:00:09 PST

Single and looking for eligible, normal guys? Don't move to LA, says Chris D'Elia, who plays a lovable and hilarious boyfriend on NBC's Whitney. That's some of the advice the standup comedian dished out in response to our readers' questions. Yesterday he addressed your Valentine's Day dilemmas, and today's he's back to tackle general dating and love debacles.

Is it fair to barter TV shows with my fiancé? As in, two hours of The Bachelor equals half of a football game?

Chris: Look, I don't like football, but if I did and I wanted to watch it, then I would expect to have to sit and watch something like The Bachelor, and I would try my best to get into it, or at least find why she liked it. The other alternative is like, "OK, I want to watch football you want to watch The Bachelor, then let's agree on something else." But then neither of you get to watch what you want to. For The Bachelor, I'd want to watch Dexter.

Where do normal men hang out in LA? If you can solve this mystery (preferably with a chart that includes days of the week, locations, and "type" of guy) I guarantee you could sell it for millions in addition to making this single lady very happy.

Chris: I don't think that's a fair question. I think people move to LA because they're not normal.

What's the best way to suggest to any man that he needs to get some new clothes?

Chris: The worst thing you could do is beat around the bush, or side step it. You got to just say it. But I had an ex, and she was like "you got to get Converse," and she kept saying it - "get Converse." I was finally like, "OK, I'll get a pair of Converse." And I got a pair of Converse. I got those regular Chuck Taylor ones, but I literally got every single color of the Converse, and I wore them all the time. And a year later, she was like "All you wear is Converse." So you have to be careful with that, you'll create a monster.

Why do men need their man caves?

Chris: I think that men think they need their man caves. They don't really do. They think they want them, and then the second they do get them and they have alone time and time away from the girl, and the girl is really cool with giving them alone time, then that's when they, or at least I, start to think, "So, why are you so cool with me being alone? What's wrong with me that you don't want to be with me every second."

How can I ask my husband to do housework without sounding like a task master?

Chris: Don't make a list. Don't pin anything up on the fridge. I'm a dude, obviously, and when I'm not in a relationship, I don't do any of that stuff. I don't do laundry until I want to. But if I live with a girl, you have to do it when she wants to or when we want to, which sucks. That totally messes up my day. So just come out and just say it. Just have a good attitude about it and don't wait until you get frustrated.

How would you describe your perfect woman and how could she attract your attention?

Chris: Tweet at me. That gets my attention. The number one thing is, you have to have a good attitude. Find the humor and the fun in things that aren't even fun. The two things that turn me off completely are negativity and if a girl's cheap. I mean, I'll pay for everything, but if a girl just mentions it, that's a turn off. That and DON'T WEAR FLIP-FLOPS. It's terrible. I mean come on. Put something on your feet. What if you have to run away? You're dead.

I'm moving in with my boyfriend next month and it's the first time I'm living with a man. What should I prepare for? Get the answer and much more advice from Chris below!

Do You Know Where This Movie Is Set? Romantic Comedy Edition

BuzzSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:49:18 PST

Think you know your romantic comedies? You may know how the characters fall in love, or when they finally kiss, but do you know where they all take place? Test your movie knowledge by seeing if you know the cities in which these rom coms are set!

Question 1 of 10

(500) Days of Summer

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LilSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:56:49 PST

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Want to Know How to Tie a Bow Tie? Here's How!

Allison McNamara — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:43:33 PST

Ever wanted to know how to tie a bow tie? Well look no further, we've got you covered. Diane Kruger recently rocked the bow tie on the red carpet, and it's also a great wardrobe skill to have in case your guy needs a hand. So today, we're showing you step by step how to achieve the perfect bow tie - and it's much easier than it looks. Need to learn how to tie a tie as well? Learn three ways to tie a tie here!

Count Your Roses to Decode Your Valentine's Hidden Message

Colleen Barrett — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:38:28 PST

As old superstitions fade and Emily Post-like etiquette evolves, you're probably not counting the number of roses or orchids or hydrangeas you received today (or, like most people, didn't). But the number of roses a man once gave a woman held hidden meanings, so check out what your Valentine either intentionally or, more likely, unintentionally told you today.

One rose: Love at first sight, or years later "you are still the one."
Two roses: Mutual love and affection . . . so you may owe him two roses!
Three roses: The traditional three-month anniversary gift also simply means "I love you."
Six roses: Infatuation, or "I want to be yours."
Nine roses: A big jump up from six, nine roses symbolize eternal love or "I want to be with you forever."
10 roses: A perfect 10 means "You are perfection."
12 roses: A dozen is like picking the best heart from a Sweetheart candy box, it means "Be Mine."
13 roses: Thirteen may be a baker's dozen, but not so in love. Its meaning is actually disputed: Teleflora says it means you'll be friends forever, but several other sources, like Love Letter Box, say it means you have a secret admirer.
15 roses: Does he have a reason to apologize? Because 15 roses means "I'm sorry." If not, take it as credit for future remorse.
20 roses: The red starts to get excessive around 20, and supposedly that means "Believe me, I am sincere toward you." Usually, sincerity does not need to be proved with quantity, but that's just me!

People send more than 20. See what they mean below.

Whitney Houston Funeral Plans

Allie Merriam — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:52:14 PST

Whitney Houston will be laid to rest in Newark - People
Does Gary Oldman have a shot at the Oscars? - Lainey Gossip
What's Oprah's latest controversy? - HuffPost Entertainment
See Ashanti's out-there look - TooFab
5 things you don't know about Kate Upton - Us Weekly
Are these your 12 favorite Grammy moments? - The Daily Beast
The best of Adele's 60 Minutes interview - BuzzFeed
Could Nicolas Cage top the box office? - Rotten Tomatoes
Katharine McPhee on life after American Idol - Wonderwall
Courteney Cox suggests new names for Cougar Town - Lifeline Live
Check out Taylor Swift's new video - Zap2It
A field guide to Grammy winner Bon Iver - The Frisky
Tax problems for Lindsay Lohan? - Celebitchy

Coming in Hot: It's National Hot Breakfast Month

YumSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:03:08 PST

Did you know that February is National Hot Breakfast Month? It can be tough to get out of bed when it's cold outside, so stay cozy in cool temperatures by cooking up a steamy meal first thing in the morning. For fresh recipe ideas, check out these 10 hot breakfast dishes to give your chilly days a sizzling start.

Learn How to Tie a Tie!

Allison McNamara — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:19:44 PST

Whether you want to add a little menswear vibe to your style, or your guy needs an extra set of hands tying his own, every girl should know how to tie a tie! So today, we're showing you three different ways to tie your tie! From a casual four-in-hand knot to a semiformal half-Windsor knot, to the always elegant Windsor knot, watch as we show you how to perfect your tie-tying skills!

Dare to Decorate With Hot Pink!

Elka Karl — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:00:52 PST

There's nothing subtle about hot pink - it's a bold, brash, beautiful color. I know that adding this shade to your home may take a little convincing, so I've rounded up some great examples of how you can add it in large and small doses to your home. Be it the bedroom, bathroom, living room, or kitchen, there's room for hot pink in any room in your home.