Today is a new day!!!

If you’ve ever tried to check your breath by cupping a hand over your mouth, forget it. You can’t smell your own breath. Your brain filters it out. Brush your teeth after each meal and snack-for good mouth hygiene.

Jump rope is one of the BEST complete body exercises. Try it and see for yourself.

The grossest place in your bathroom is not the toilet bowl or even the tub. It is your towel. A leading microbiologist from the University of Arizona says damp towels are incubators for bacteria, including e-coli and salmonella. Best to refresh your towels every two days, and make sure they dry fully between uses.

Get a pap smear once a year. Not on our list of favorite things, but it’s vital. Cervical cancer kills 200 000 women a year and it’s the most prevalent form of cancer, and the chances of survival are nearly 100 percent if it’s detected early.

One of the best ways to help relieve pain and stiffness in your knee is to move!!! Try physical therapy , low impact aerobics, walking, swimming, water aerobics, yoga, and do stretching exercises to help with the stiffness. Stay active.

Grated carrot makes a great snack. You will find that a grated/shredded carrot is much more filing than a whole carrot. Strange but true. Try it.

Be THANKFUL you are still here on this earth!!!

Multi-grain breads contains lots of FIBER and are an important base for a healthy diet.

If you have your health, you have great riches.

Cilantro is one of the best remover of aluminum in the body. Aluminum is contained in table salt, tap water, packaged groceries, antiperspirants, and pharmaceuticals.

Try some spinach and lemon. Spinach, which contains a substantial amount of iron, is even better for you when you sprinkle it with lemon juice which will help your body absorb the iron more efficiently.

A list of some SUPERFOODS you need in your everyday diet: 1. Tufu 2. Fresh Fish 3. Tomatoes 4. Whole Grain Cereal(Great Fiber) 5. Whole Grain Bread 6. Carrots 7. Oranges 8. Grapes 9. Yogurt(Help to boost your immune system) 10. Flaxseed(Help improve bowel movement) 11. Bananas 12. Grapes 13. All types of fresh veggies & fruits

Use sharper cheeses like extra-sharp cheddar, they give a bigger flavor impact-so you can use less and cut saturated fat and calories.

Start reading the food labels before you purchase your food. If the ingredient list is long or you can’t pronounce most of the words, it is a good indication that it may not be right for you.

Chew your food all the way!!! Your stomach does not have teeth.

You can lose weight by paying for groceries with cash; turns out, you’re more likely to buy unhealthy foods if you pay with a credit card.

If you’re tired, it may be dehydration.  Drink up!

It’s recommended you have 25g to 35g of FIBER each day..

Ways to get fit at your desk (at work): 1. Do Squats before you sit. 2. Do front & side leg lifts. 3. March in place while you are at your desk for 1 minute. Do this several times through out the day. 4. Try the portable pedal bike -deskercise- or the Desk treadmill that will fit under your desk. 5. Bring both arms up and down. Do that motion for 1 minute. 6. On your lunch or break, take a brief walk, go up & down the stairs. Walk in the parking lot, don’t use the elevator.

6 Memory Tricks that can help your Brain: 1. Doodle/ Write in a Journal 2. Do a puzzle 3. Color in a coloring book (Fun) 4. Watch a Funny movie/video/TV program (great stress reliever) 5. Laugh ( Helps lower your stress hormone levels) 6. Go for a Power Walk (Cardio, Cardio, Cardio may help to increase blood flow to your brain which helps you learn new things.

Successful and happy people don’t make excuses!!!They get the job done!!!

Avoid oversized portions with your meals!!!

The path to better health begins with YOU.

Have a positive attitude over your life.

Never Give Up…

A Smile is worth a thousand words. So Smile. It will do your heart good and the person you smile at.

Yes, nuts are dense in fat. They are protein rich. Nuts are a great grab and go snack.

It’s best to start drinking water first thing in the morning. Skip the apple juice, orange juice or coffee.  Go straight for that glass of water. This will help fill you up so that you won’t be tempted to gorge yourself at breakfast. Then continue to drink water throughout the day so that your body has time to absorb it.

1 cup of MANGO is about 100 calories. Mangos are high in fiber, vitamin A, C, E and other nutrients. Mangos are a great filling treat.