It’s something of a cruel vicious circle: you’re stressed out so you go and raid the pantry for comfort foods like chocolate, ice cream and bags of chips. But the truth is that these so-called comfort foods actually promote health problems like diabetes, obesity and oxidative damage. The short-term gain of reducing your stress levels by eating these foods might actually be part of the stress problem!

But help is at hand.
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Although medication like statins can reduce bad cholesterol, such treatment can also lead to a number of unpleasant side effects, including muscle pain, memory loss, and elevated liver enzymes. In fact, muscle pain affects between 2 and 11 percent of patients taking statins and can even persist for several months after you stop taking the medication.

Luckily, there are plenty of effective ways to lower your cholesterol naturally, without the need for medication. All you need to do is focus on particular aspects of your lifestyle and change what you put on your grocery list.
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It is easy to be swayed by the countless beauty products on the aisles making alluring promises and boasting of seemingly sophisticated ingredients, but the truth is some of the best beauty secrets are already sitting on your kitchen counter or are a frequent addition to your grocery list.

Take for instance the surprisingly simple, wallet friendly and extremely effective solutions to some common skincare concerns that we have listed below. Try them and you will never turn towards the beauty aisle again!
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Declaring your love for someone can be downright scary. Plus, what if you want to be romantic and witty as well? Take it from these people, who mastered the art of wooing with their impressive displays of affection. You may want to borrow some of their tips for your Valentine’s Day sweetheart! Even if you can’t manage to swing a full-fledged rock concert proposal or a destination getaway, you can still use these ideas to create your own special moment. Читать дальше “Top 6 Creative Confessions of Love” »

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There’s nothing worse than returning home hungry and finding you have none of the key ingredients to prepare a satisfying meal. Whether you enjoy experimenting with elaborate dishes or just want to whip up something quickly, there are some essentials your kitchen always needs. The next time you create your shopping list, make sure to include all of the following.
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Lovers eagerly wait for Valentine’s Day. It is the most perfect time of the year to exert additional effort to make your partner feel how much you value his/her presence. Although it is important to treat your partner well all year-round, you cannot deny the fact that during this day, you make it a little more extraordinary with a perfect memento by preparing a surprise that will surely be cherished. It is quite a tedious task, but with ample effort and ideas, you can surely come up with something that your partner will sincerely love and appreciate.
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We are always told to include avocados on our shopping list, but if you are tired of making guacamole, you might not want to buy these delicious fruits anymore. Well, here are some new and improved ways to use this tasty food; no tortilla chips required!
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You have already prepared your shopping list of things you want to get for your special someone this Valentine’s Day, but what if money is tighter for you this year than it was last year? If you regularly go the extra mile to make February 14 memorable for your significant other, you probably want to come up with an idea to outdo your efforts from last year. Yes, the essence of Valentine’s Day is showing your love with heartfelt gestures, and doing so would require spending money. Nevertheless, how can you make Valentine’s Day special without breaking the bank, if it’s even possible? Читать дальше “Seven Tips on How to Save Money on Valentine’s Day” »

Traveling has become more than just getting away from home. We expect and demand stimulating experiences revolving around story-like panoramas. Our special guest Chef Michael Bennett, the author of seven books in culinary explorations, has shared some of his observations on how to find habitual food when you’re far away from home.

Dining away from home while you are visiting far-flung places, might not be a worrisome choice

When I travel, I want to experience the new and different, especially when it comes to dining. Some people don’t, they just want to get away for a while. Tourist destination-based restaurateurs tout recognizable food on their menus for their mainstream travelers. They will pair the familiar; let’s say a Gulf of Mexico Grouper with the unfamiliar like the local favorite passionfruit, to make a “Coulis” that will make this dining happenchance extraordinarily unique. Food ties all these situations together.

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Gluten lurks in unexpected places. Whether someone in your family has gluten sensitivity or you want to cut gluten out of your diet for another reason, it can be difficult to make the appropriate changes. However, you’ll also find there are a number of surprising ways to avoid gluten. The following are five top choices to add to your grocery list that will help you create healthy meals every day.
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