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If you want the great taste of cheesecake, but cannot think of turning on your oven, try this. It is a quick an easy version of a classic. 1 graham cracker pie crust 8 ounces soft cream cheese 1/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup sour cream 8 ounces Cool Whip 1. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and mix [...] Do you melt just thinking of turning your oven or stove on in this summer heat? Pick up some Gordos Cheese Dip and pop it in the microwave. Add chips and enjoy! This week, we have been discussing ways to lose weight without going on a diet. The one I want to talk about today is my favorite – Eating more often. Studies show that eating small meals or snacks, 5 to 6 times a day actually helps you to lose weight. Eating more frequently revs your metabolism and [...] You hear it all the time. Drink more water. Drinking water really does help you to lose weight. It can help in a variety of ways. Water can actually boost your metabolism. It can boost your energy levels and curb your hunger. It can ease joint and muscle pain you may get when you exercise. Just how [...] Have you tried the latest diet? Chances are you have and chances are you have failed! If you need to lose weight and get healthy, a diet is not for you. Diets may work for a short time, like right before your class reunion. Studies show that lifetime changes are needed to lose weight and [...] We are in the “dog days of summer”. I am referring to these hazy, hot and stagnant days between July and early September. Apparently this period got it’s name from ancient Egyptians and Romans who believed that Sirius, or the Dog Star, was so bright it added additional heat to the sun. Luckily, we know better now and [...] July 13th, is a special day. A day to celebrate something near and dear to my heart – FRENCH FRIES! Some like them fried light and some like them fried dark, but just about everybody loves french fries. It is believed that Thomas Jefferson introduced them to the colonies in the late 1700′s. They were called [...] When the temperature soars and the humidity rises, it is time to take precautions to avoid heat related dangers like heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Everyone is at risk when the temperature rises above 90 degrees, but the elderly and the very young are at the most risk. Here are some tips to keep your cool in this [...] Do you have muscle cramps? Are you sleep deprived? Are your nails brittle and is your skin dry? If you answered yes, you may have a calcium deficiency. Chronic calcium deficiency can also cause depression, some forms of hypertension, osteoporosis, prostate and colorectal cancer and various bone and joint diseases. These are just a few reasons to add [...] We know how important calcium is to the body but how much do we need? Studies show that need changes as we age. Children 1- 3 years old need 500 mg of calcium a day. Children 4 – 8 years old require 800 mg a day. What is surprising is adolescents and teens need 1300 mg a [...] |
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