Archive for January, 2009
How to Make a Luscious, Low Fat Milkshake
Posted by: | CommentsDo you remember those tasty old fashioned milkshakes they used to serve at the counters of local drugstores? The ice cream was scooped into a metal cup by hand and mixed in a drink mixer until the perfect blend of sweet decadence was created. When you placed your straw into that milkshake, you knew you were in for a treat. Calories and fat content were less of an issue back then and you could enjoy those shakes while remaining blissfully unaware of how the fat was accumulating in your arteries and your weight was inching up on the scale. The good news is you can still enjoy a guilt-free, tasty drink by creating a low fat milkshake at home. Here are some ways to turn that decadent shake into an asset. After all, you will be getting some calcium and protein when you sip your low fat milkshake. Read More→
Estrogen in Moisturizing Cremes
Posted by: | CommentsThere’s no doubt that the foods we eat and the environment we’re exposed to plays a role in the development of breast cancer. If you’re concerned about your own risk of developing this disease, it’s important to reduce the amount of estrogen your breast tissue is exposed to since estrogen exposure plays an important role in the development of tumors of the breast. Unfortunately, it seems that exogenous estrogens are everywhere, even in the hormonally enhanced meats and dairy products that Americans eat and drink on a daily basis. It’s even thought that some of the components in the plastics used to store food have estrogenic properties. An unexpected source of estrogen exposure that you may not have considered is the moisturizer crème you use on a daily basis. Read More→
How to Make Money Photographing Food
Posted by: | CommentsWouldn’t it be great if you could earn income from something you enjoy? If you’re good with a camera and you enjoy good food, you can combine your two passions into a potentially lucrative business. If you’re planning on entering the food photography business, it’s important that you develop your photography skills since professional food photography is a competitive area. To bone up on your skills, consider taking a local course on food photography if one is available in your area. Here are some ideas for making money photographing food: Read More→
Is Olive Oil an Effective Anti-aging Treatment for Skin?
Posted by: | CommentsYou’re probably already familiar with the health benefits of adding olive oil to your diet. Olive oil is a rich source of monounsaturated fats which play a role in the prevention of heart disease. What about olive benefits for the skin? Can an olive oil skin treatment help to protect against skin aging? Read More→
The Amazing Health Benefits of Goji Berries
Posted by: | CommentsIf you haven’t heard much about the goji berry, you probably soon will. The goji berry, also know as the wolfberry, is receiving attention these days for its possible health benefits. Although lofty health claims are often made about these orange and red berries, most health data regarding this fruit is still preliminary. Although promotion of the fresh goji berry and its juice has been strong, it still remains a largely undiscovered berry seen mostly in health food stores and natural food markets. Is it worthwhile to eat goji berries? Read More→
How to Make Money Taking Local Photos
Posted by: | CommentsIf photography is your passion, you are probably aware of some of the ways you can make money taking photographs. It’s like you’ll have the greatest chance for success in photography if you find a niche to occupy so you won’t be competing with the many good photographers that seem to exist everywhere. One money making idea for photographers is to start a business taking local photographs. By marketing local images you have the edge of knowing your market and what type of images they want to buy. Read More→
Three Relationship Expectations to Avoid
Posted by: | CommentsAnother relationship has turned sour. The magic is lost. Sometimes it seems like a bad tide comes through, and suddenly, everything wonderful about your relationship with your girlfriend, boyfriend or spouse, has disappeared. The reason that the relationship probably failed was because one or both of you had expectations that were impossible to meet. This does not imply that you shouldn’t seek the best characteristics in a partner. The key is that what you are looking for is already visible in the person, which also means that you know what you want. However, taking the following measuring sticks to a potential partner will often lead, sooner or later, to a bitter parting: Read More→