Looking for a quick pick me up for that 4pm slump time? New research from scientists at UCLA have found that “Salt-and-Vinegar Chips” will do the trick. The combination of crunch, salt and vinegar will heighten our senses….. to help boost alertness fast! YAY!! Pass the chips please!!!
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I love salads, but like any other “healthy” meal or food the wrong ingredients or the wrong serving sizes can turn a salad into a diet disaster! Luckily, I found a great new tool that can help you make a salad and keep track of how many calories, carbs, fats and proteins, are going in it! The new salad bar tool on the Women’s Health magazine website allows you to add ingredients into your virtual bowl and track your stats. Check it out at http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/build-your-own-salad. It’s amazing and even has recipes!
And a “Dressing on the side” note… Everyone knows that salad dressings are usually where all the calories and fat are hidden. One of my personal favorite things to do for dressing is to get a side of fresh lemons and squeeze one or two over the salad. Then get a side of olive oil and splash on a half of tablespoon to finish it off. You should never be afraid to ask for sauces of dressings on the side when eating out. Restaurants usually have a heavy hand, and getting it spate gives you the control and allows you to taste more of your actual food. If you like dressing but still want a tossed salad, ask if they can “go light” on the dressing. Clarify by asking them to toss the salad with half the amount of dressing that they usually use
Cheers!
Dana
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Pay It Forward
When you buy or are given this one of a kind necklace, you must give it away at some point, to a person who you feel needs the message that’s on your key. Then come back here and write us the story of why you gave it away.
Go to www.thegivingkeys.com to order your custom made necklace! Our one of a kind jewelry starts at just $30. We employ the homeless, to get them off the streets & give them a chance at a better life.
Buy a key…. Help save a life
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A beautiful quarterly magazine with a “to die” for photo spread featuring the beautiful Miss Beau Dunn…. On the news stands now!
Photography by David Walden
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Suffer no more with Be&D Stiletto printed high tops! Have your comfort and your fashion too.
One hundred & twenty eight dollars
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Alisha Spencer: Jewelry & Accessories Editor
An accessory made from unconventional material always seems to catch my eye and Meredith Wendell jewelry did just that. An Italian made collection constructed of bold colored stained glass and solid brass hardware that is both sophisticated yet unexpected. She uses abstract shape and design to create a wearable form of art. Belts and handbags are also a part of the collection with vivid color that pops adding modern and unique style to your wardrobe.
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Zinc is a trace mineral which is essential because we can’t make it ourselves. If we don’t eat enough, deficiency signs and symptoms appear. Shockingly, studies have revealed that about 75% of the population in Western nations have sub-optimal zinc intakes. The average intake is about 8-10 mg a day whereas the optimal amount is 15-50 mg zinc a day, depending on the amount of zinc you are losing every day, through your stool, urine and sweat; a quantity which varies from person to person. For example drinking coffee and alcohol, as well as smoking are all activities which increase excretion of zinc, along with excessive exercise and stress.
First up… I would like to point out that a Zinc deficiency can create havoc on your sex life. Yes! No Zinc… no sex. A Zinc deficiency will dampen our ability to produce testosterone by up to 62%. Taking 25mg a day can help normalize our testosterone levels within a three month period.
Benefit 1: It helps Build and Repair our Cells and Tissues
Benefit 2: Zinc helps maintain strong healthy bones
Benefit 3: New cell growth and helps keep skin looking healthy
Benefit 4: Keeps hair shiny and nail strong
Benefit 5: Zinc keeps the cell layers internal surfaces in good condition
Benefit 6: Builds immune cells to protect us from disease
Benefit 7: Essential for fertility in both men and women
Benefit 8: Get’s the nasty chemicals out! Zinc is amazing at detoxing the body
Benefit 9: Digestion…. Helps digest our food
Benefit 10: Helps us feels energetic and vibrant
The list goes on…. I’m sure I had you at sex!!
TAKE ZINC!!
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Miss Beau Dunn is a chicken addict. Period, end of story. With the amount of hormones in our chicken supply and the conditions of most chicken farms (just google it), this mother hen (me) is trying to find alternatives for her protein sources.
Proteins are broken down in the stomach to provide amino acids, which in turn do everything from forming skin, organs, blood cells, and the immune system… to creating hormones and neurotransmitters. There are 23 different types of amino acid, found in all foods. Eight of these, known as essential amino acids, must be obtained from food. The body breaks these down to manufacture the remaining 15, which are called nonessential. The protein containing foods that provide essential aminos are known as complete proteins, and the others as incomplete. All animal proteins are complete, but I have found non animal alternatives that I wanted to share with you today…..
1. QUINOA…. Quinoa is a wholegrain that is an amazing source of protein. Now available in most supermarkets, cooked or raw, this nutty flavored grain like seed has 11g’s of protein per cup.
2. TEMPEH…. A fermented relative of tofu. 4 ounces pack a whopping 24g’s of Protein. Served over brown rice or pasta mixed with vegetables makes for a healthy meal.
3. BEETROOT…. Low in calories and rich in antioxidants… a complete protein that helps promote liver function. Six small beetroots equal one chicken fillet.
4. LENTILS…. With 17g’s of protein per cup, this tasty and nutritious protein source is great hot or cold. Sold at Trader Joe’s pre-cooked, lentils are a fast food on the run.
5. SPIRULINA….. This Blue Green Algae is a complete protein contains all essential amino acids. 60% protein makes this plant based protein a powerhouse natural food that is an amazing add in to any smoothie. 6g’s of protein in 10 grams.
6. HEMP SEEDS…. Another amazing source of complete protein with the added benefit of the perfect ration of Omega-6 and Omega-3 EFA’s. Throw is salads, rice, smoothies, vegetables or on their own. 16g’s of protein in 3 tablespoons.
This is just a start…. Over the course of the next two weeks we will be bringing you other amazing non animal protein sources that will help keep our bodies fueled with life sustaining vital nutrient.
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In my experience, dieters often want to weight themselves several times a week, if not several times a day. Everyone wants to see progress and see their hard work pay off. This can actually be counterproductive. Your body weight can fluctuate 3 to 5 pounds during the day. It is also not uncommon to see fluctuation from day to day due to shifts in water weight, hydration, hormones, and digestion. At execuSlim, we insist our patients are weighted only once a week. It’s important to look at the overall down trend of weight loss, and give your body a chance to lose without obsessing over any movement on the scale. Don’t let the scale rule your diet, instead use how your cloths are fitting to guide you. Jump on a scale once a week or once every two weeks to track your progress.
Cheers,
Dana
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Who needs drugs when you can get just as much relief from tea. Yes!! You heard me right… TEA. A new study found that “PassionFlower Tea” is just as effective as anti-anxiety medication at fighting nervousness and jitters without all the side effects of the drugs. Scientists found that the herb balances chemical receptors in the brain, which causes a sedative effect…. within minutes…. Easing anxiety. Sip 30 minutes before bed and feel calmer and more relaxed.
Drink PassionFlower Tea and get relief within minutes!!
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YES! Now you can have your sweet potato and your chip too! PopChips has a new flavor….SWEET POTATO! We are not about processed food here, but there are those days when you just have to have a chip…. And if so… reach for the PopChips, made with all natural ingredients and and each snack size bag contains only 100 calories. Have your sweet potato and crunch too!!
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Every year, Hindus greet the turn of winter into spring with a rush of color….in some areas, a massive geyser of color. They call their celebration the festival of Holi, and Hindus across India and throughout the world share prayer, camaraderie, special food, and a general sense of freedom as they splash special rose scented bags of colored chalk on each other and about the festival grounds.
Miss Beau Dunn and I were lucky enough to have the opportunity to go to The Sri-Sri-Radha Krsna Temple in Salt Lake City on Saturday to par-take in the most amazing Festival of Color. Usually celebrated on the last full moon day of the lunar month….. this one was a Krishna Birthday celebration…. And did not let us down. Good Bye Winter and hello Spring…. Let the colors fly!
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Alisha Spencer: Jewelry & Accessories Editor
Nak Armstrong (formerly of design duo Anthony Nak) has resurfaced with a dazzling collection of jewelry. Inspired by his artistic vision of perfect jewels the collection is a combination of meticulous metal work and lovely gemstones, these earrings are elegant and edgy but also understated with confident designs.
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A recent study in “The Journal of Molecular Nutrition and Food Reach” has concluded that GINGER contains a compound that helps curb hunger and breaks down fatty acids in foods…. preventing them from being stored as fat on our bodies.
Not only can it take our tummy troubles away…. Ginger can actually help shrink our bellies too!
Eat Ginger now!!
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According to a recent study, most individuals consume 36% more calories at a restaurant than they do when eating at home. Here are a few tips that can help you keep the added calories to a minimum:
Just say no…
To the bread that is, ask your server to remove the bread from the table. Each piece can have 100 calories or more.
Go Green
It’s very hard to overeat vegetables. If your meal comes with fries, rice, or a heavy side, ask if you can swap it for steamed green veggies such as broccoli or brussels sprouts.
Stick to the Side
Ask for sauces and salad dressings on the side. That way, you can add them as needed and avoid the excessive amounts most restaurants use
Sharing is Caring!
Most restaurants serving sizes are all wrong. Try splitting dishes with a friends or choosing two or three appetizers to share. This will help keep you from over eating or feeling like you have to finish everything on your plate since it’s not just your plate.
Cheers!
Dana
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Caviar Pearls to be exact! And fabulous they are!! The hottest kits to hit the nail world in ages…. “CIATE” “Caviar Nail Pearls” are magnificent micro beads that adhere to your nail bed to create…. the 3D Caviar Manicure. Instant sophistication! The kits come in Mother of Pearl, Black Pearl and Rainbow…. Sign up to be on the wait list…. Or head to Sephora on April 30th to get your kit!
P.S…..
While we are talking about fabulous nails…. I just had to mention Tom Ford’s new luxurious nail lacquer collection. Pitch perfect colors make these SpringTime polishes the toast of the town!!
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Burn body and belly fat quicker with mustard seeds! Eating just one teaspoon with meals helps your body melt calories by an extra 25 percent…. and the burn lasts for hours after consumption. Compounds in the seeds increase blood flow to muscles, helping to burn more fat more efficiently. Mustard activates our bodies “good” fat to actually torch calories to generate body heat.
Enjoy your tuna and chicken salads with mustard rather than mayonnaise…. And watch as the pounds slide away!
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Yes My Beautiful Peeps!! I love my teeth and so must you! A study concluded that Taiwanese adults who had their teeth professionally cleaned at least once during a seven year period were 24 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack and were 13 percent less prone to have a stoke than those who did not have their teeth cleaned. And the more often they had their teeth cleaned the lower their risk.
Brush teeth twice daily for at least two minutes at a time and floss for 5 minutes. Have your teeth professionally cleaned (at minimum) once a year…. twice is better. And load up on green tea daily! The anti-inflammatory properties will help reduce the effect of bacteria on your teeth and gums. All the above will help reduce the risk of bacteria slipping into your bloodstream via diseased teeth and gums!! YAY for clean teeth!!
CLEAN TEETH + GUMS = GREAT HEART HEALTH
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May your day be filled with light, love and chocolate bunnies!
Love,
Team Fabulous365
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Alisha Spencer: Jewelry & Accessories Editor
Andrea Fohrman spent her childhood years surrounded by the picturesque canyons of Northern California, which has been an inspiration for her charming jewelry designs. The juxtaposition between antique and modern style has evolved into jewelry creations she describes as “ pieces that (I) can wear today or take out and wear twenty years from now…” The balance of color and symmetry is instilled with classic style reminding us of the Victorian and Art Deco eras that give each piece a brilliant, distinctive elegance.
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Okay kids…. Wanna enjoy an instant calm?? Pink me… Pink you! Looking at bright pink, ups the feelings of serenity… 100% of the time. Scientists have proven… that gazing at this beautiful hue is as effective as taking a mild tranquilizer. Need some calm in your life? Slip on the pink! Thank goodness pink jeans are the hottest rage this season….. Boys too!!
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