COUNTDOWN TO A PERFECT HOLIDAY PARTY Is your home a holiday party headquarters for family and friends? Or are you going to host an epic New Year’s Eve party? No matter what the occasion, planning is key to success. Follow these steps and you will be on your way to a festive occasion your guests will enjoy! Three weeks before the party Create a guest list and email invites. If you want to go old school with traditional invites sent through the mail, back that up a week. But still use an email for RSVPs. Plan a menu around foods you can easily prepare in minutes: skewers of mozzarella balls, basil and cherry tomatoes, bites of chicken teriyaki made ahead and frozen, hummus with pita triangles and fresh fruit and veggies – you get the idea. Don’t forget a showstopper dessert. Holiday-themed cupcakes, anyone? Stock up on popular flavored seltzers and juices. XS™ Energy drinks are great to drink out of hand or as mixers. One week before the party Create the perfect music ...
Why is breakfast so important? Experts have long stressed the importance of breakfast as part of a healthy lifestyle, saying that first morning meal kicks off your metabolism and sets the tone for the day. With the popularity of intermittent fasting, some people delay that first bite. But the timing of your meal doesn’t negate the importance of making sure it has the essential nutrients your body needs: Complex carbohydrates for instant energy, protein to keep you going and fiber to help you feel fuller longer. You should also choose your ingredients wisely so you know what you’re putting into your body. Avoid processed foods, opting for whole foods instead. Using organic breakfast ingredients when possible is also a wise decision. Organic food is fresher, has fewer pesticides, is non-GMO and has more nutrients than their non-organic counterparts. Plus, organic farming is better for the environment. Supplements can add nutrients to breakfast You can also consider powder supplemen...
WHAT FOODS HAVE VITAMIN C? A LOT MORE THAN ORANGES What’s the first thing you think of when you hear “vitamin C”? Chances are you have images of orange juice, oranges and maybe a grapefruit swirling in your head. Or, depending on how your mind works, you might be picturing a sailor. Long ago sailors in some parts were often referred to as “Limey” because of their penchant for citrus to ward off scurvy, a well-known illness among seafarers who had difficulty getting enough vitamin C. But they could just as well have earned the nickname “Broccoli,” “Bell Pepper,” or “Kale.” Not quite as catchy, but their vitamin C content would have gotten the job done. While most people only associate vitamin C with citrus, it is in many other fruits and vegetables, too. What does vitamin C do? That’s a good thing because vitamin C is one of the 13 essential vitamins and minerals. And because your body can’t produce it on its own, you need to consume some every day. For the average adult, th...
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