Retiring Dishing Out The Best

It's not like I've stopped dishing out the best, it's just that I'm going to be doing it on my other blog, Nuts 4 Stuff.  Please visit me there.

Bananas May Help Hypertension

One study found people with low potassium levels often had high blood pressure.  Try to eat that banana, baked potatoes (including munching on the clean skin), orange juice, and beets.  These are all good potassium rich sources!

Try This Hot Diet Trick to Melt Weight Faster!

Did you know that when you eat cold foods that you will eat faster than any hot foods?  Even if you just have a hot beverage to sip or a bowl of piping hot soup with your meal can help slow your eating and fill you more. 

Best Way to Preserve Your New Hair Color

You just colored your hair that beautiful new shade.  However, if you think that just washing with a color-safe shampoo and conditioner are enough to keep that color vivid, then you will be interested to know that a deep treatment mask instead of your regular conditioner will seal in the outer layer of the cuticle to protect the color longer.

Your Pulse Rate May Indicate Type 2 Diabetes

Another warning sign of the risk factors associated with developing Type 2 Diabetes is how fast your pulse is.  In one study, if your pulse is at least 80 beats per minute you were more likely to be obese and come down with diabetes later in your life.

Need a Gentle Homemade Scouring Powder?

In a pinch, you can sprinkle some baking soda on a damp sponge or cloth to clean the kitchen counter tops or bathroom surfaces without fear of scratching.