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Most of us can’t help but indulge in all of the wonderful foods of the holidays and since it’s usually pretty cold, we definitely don’t get out and exercise as much as we should. But now that the big holiday season is behind us, it’s a great time to think about getting back into shape and eating healthier. Eating a more balanced diet can help you feel mentally sharper and balanced. Lean proteins, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, whole grains - the good stuff that’s good for you. If you like to eat salads, it’s worth investing in an ECKO Salad Spinner to easily wash your greens and make a healthier meal. (more…)

One of the key factors to successful weight loss is satisfying the appetite without triggering a craving to overeat. On a scientific scale, the glycemic index (GI) of a food indicates its role in digestion — the lower the GI of a food, the more slowly it converts to blood sugar. Thus, the less likely it is to stimulate uncontrollable urges to eat empty calories. How to goji berries compare to other foods? The goji berry’s GI is 29. Apples are rated at 28, oranges at 42, and cantaloupe at 65. Watermelon is a heaping 72. Of standard health fruits, only the banana compares at a GI of 25. Aside from its low GI rating, goji berries can control appetite and high blood sugar by virtue of its fiber content; goji berries are 21 percent fiber by weight. (more…)

Like many people, you might spend hundreds of dollars a year on bottled water.  Not only is bottled water expensive, but it is also wasteful toward the environment.  Sometimes it doesn’t even taste good or comes from regular municipal water supplies!  That means that you’re wasting your hard-earned money on ordinary tap water!  I’ve discovered that the best solution to this expensive problem is to purchase a convenient Aquasana countertop water filter. (more…)

I live in an apartment with limited space but I still like to enjoy my own freshly grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. I had been gardening in various containers and pots for a few summers now but wanted something more substantial for my plants. I decided to try a mini greenhouse so I could plant everything in one spot on my balcony. I’m so glad that I bought the mini greenhouse growing system because it has made my gardening experience so much better and brighter. (more…)