Health

If it is a full body workout you want, then kettlebells is the way to go. A kettlebell looks a bit like a cannonball with a handle in the middle.  The workout is simple, yet quite effective. Kettlebells were invented in Russia in the 18th century to train elite soldiers.  Gina DeMillo Wagner wrote...
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Paulie’s 1834 Westheimer Rd. 713-807-7271 This neighborhood Montrose corner joint serves up some of the best “updated Italian classics,” as owner Bernard Petronella said and I agree! Vegetarians have a wide variety of dishes to pick from including: pastas, dinner entrees, salads, sandwiches, Panini’s and pizzas. The portions are large, the ingredients are fresh,...
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Heart health is something we should all be concerned with. If we think of our hearts like we think of the engines in our cars then we know our bodies are only going to go as far as our hearts take us. The heart needs a little care, nurturing and preventive maintenance in order...
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Is smoking cessation one of your New Year’s resolutions?  Do you need a reason to quit?  How about some help in doing so? Here is some information that will make it a little easier. Why should you stop smoking? Smoking is very expensive. According to Moises Mendoza in his Houston Chronicle article “Tax on...
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Not only is it the New Year, but it is also a new decade.  That adds an even bigger kick to 2010 New Year’s resolutions.  Whether your goal is to lose weight, lower your cholesterol, or just to become healthier in general, these recipes are sure to please.  They are high in essential vitamins...
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It is surprisingly easy to put on extra weight around the holidays.  Friends, family and coworkers are baking and sharing a variety of sweets.  There are countless holiday parties and festivities to attend.  It is hard to resist just one piece of Christmas candy or a cup of sugar-laden punch?  It’s even harder to...
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Let’s face it, holidays are stressful.  Money is usually tight, families can be demanding, children have Christmas lists that are a mile long, and everyone at work wants to be off at the same time.  There is holiday cooking, baking, shopping, travel plans and packing to take care of and before you know it,...
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The holidays can derail even the best dietary intentions.  What could be better than meals which are delicious, flavorful, nutritious and quick?  With that in mind,  Festive Green Beans is a healthy, colorful dish that cooks up in minutes.  Roasted Herbed Sweet Potatoes are chock-full of nutritious vitamin A, C, iron and calcium.  These...
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