6 Key Cancer Protectors

"If everyone in America followed these suggestions,
we could see a 50 to 70% drop in cancer deaths, says
Edward Partridge, M.D.:

• Don't smoke
• Eat a healthy diet
• Be physically active
• Use sunscreen
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Get recommended screenings

Did you know this about Bananas?

Most everyone knows that bananas are well known as a healthy
source of potassium giving you 13% of your Daily recommended value
in just one medium fruit.

But did you know?

Bananas are an even better source of vitamin C, providing 18% of your
Daily value.

Eat one medium banana every day and get these two important vitamins!

cr: Publix

When Should You Throw it Away?

shelflifeadvice.com offers these guidelines

• Milk:  If properly refrigerated, milk will remain safe, nutritious, and tasty for about a week after the sell by date.
• Cottage Cheese:  Pasteurized cottage cheese lasts for 10-14 days after the date on the carton.
• Mayonnaise: Unopened, refrigerated Kraft mayo can be kept for 30 days after its expiration date or 3 to  4 months after opening.
• Yogurt: Yogurt will remain good seven to 10 days after its sell-by date.
• Eggs: Refrigerated eggs should last at least 3 to 4 weeks after the sell-by date.

Hope this is a refresher for you!

Did You Know?

February is Dental Health Month as well as Heart Health Month!

Eat plenty of oranges in winter for vitamin C

Peel, slice and sprinkle a little powdered sugar on oranges for a sweet
addition to your breakfast.  Delicious!

Let sleeping dogs lie---really!

Teach your child that a good sleep reduces stress for pets and
helps keep them healthy and happy, just as it does for people.

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Trying to Lose Weight? Here's a Tip!

If you eat alot of rice,  add some steamed vegetables to it!  You will feel full much longer....eating less over the entire day.

May is Stroke Awareness Month

To prevent stroke:

• Know your blood pressure and keep it under control
• Watch your weight
• Don't smoke
• Exercise 2 1/2 hours each week---such as a brisk 30-minute walk five days a week.
• Cut your sodium and fat intake
• Keep your cholesterol at a healthy level

Tip: Snacking on 3 oz. of nuts daily increases artery clearing HDL (good) cholesterol levels by 11%, enough to cut heart attack risk by 25% or more, say UCLA researchers.