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Have the SMALL popcorn when you go to the movies!

30 Wednesday Aug 2017

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If your favorite movie genre is horror or thrillers – get the SMALL popcorn. Because research from Cornell University says movie-goers are more likely to munch while watching scary movies. Why? Blame the stress from the edge-of-your-seat action! It increases the stress hormone cortisol, which prompts us to eat more in case we need energy to run from Freddy Krueger! Cortisol also makes us crave fatty and salty foods – not kale and blueberries. So if you’re going to watch horror movies – get the small popcorn. Cornell’s experts say small portions can be just as satisfying, both physically and psychologically, as servings with 7-times as many calories.

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Want the mind of someone 11 years younger?

10 Monday Jul 2017

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Just eat two servings of leafy green vegetables a day. According to Rush University in Chicago, vegetables like spinach and kale are loaded with nutrients, like vitamin K, lutein and folate, which preserve memory and speed up thinking. And a study of older adults found those who ate 2 servings of leafy greens a day had the mental agility of someone 11 years younger.

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If kale gives you the runs, there’s a reason.

13 Monday Feb 2017

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Actually two reasons. The first is the fiber. Kale has the insoluble kind, which means it doesn’t break down – it passes right through you. The other reason is a carbohydrate it contains called raffinose. Our bodies can’t break that down either during digestion. That’s according to the Johns Hopkins Digestive Center. Instead, the fiber and raffinose go straight to your colon where they ferment and send you running for the restroom. So lay off the kale if you won’t be near a bathroom for a while – or you’re on a date.

You don’t need to eat kale to be healthy…

31 Thursday Mar 2016

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because iceberg lettuce is actually good for you! The CDC found that iceberg lettuce ranks higher in density of the 17 most important nutrients than many other super-healthy fruits and vegetables. For example, it’s more nutrient-dense than sweet potatoes and blueberries! And it isn’t far behind broccoli and kale. So, when your kale-snob friend looks at your iceberg salad with scorn – let them know the CDC says it’s actually really healthy!

Do you drink fresh green juice daily?

22 Thursday Oct 2015

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That green juice you sip every afternoon could have an unexpected side effect: Stained teeth! Fresh-pressed juice blends made with dark leafy greens and beets contain plant pigments called chromogens… But they can build up on teeth – and as little as one juice a day could cause stains. The effect is a lot greater when you sip the juice, instead of just eating those foods. So sip through a straw so it doesn’t come in contact with your teeth.

Sleep better at night…

29 Friday May 2015

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start taking magnesium during the day. It’s a mineral that’s responsible for more than 300 different chemical reactions in the body. It de-stresses you, so you can sleep better. Plus, it can relieve leg cramps, which can keep you up at night. So, try eating more magnesium-rich foods, like broccoli, kale, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and beans. Or take a bath with Epsom salts, which allows magnesium to soak into your skin. If you go the supplement route, look for chelated magnesium. That means the magnesium is bound to an amino acid. It’s like putting a letter in an envelope – it makes it easier to be delivered to your body to be absorbed.

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