At Home Remedies: De-Puff Eyes

Late to bed and early to rise and now you're stuck with puffy eyes?  It happens to everyone.  Instead of piling on makeup to cover up those bags and actually making them worse, head to your kitchen pantry and grab a potato instead.  That's right...a potato!  No, we are not making hash-browns, we are going to de-puff your eyes! These startchy vegetables are full of potassium and Vitamin C that will help do the trick.

What You Need:
- 1 potato with skin   

What To Do:
- Put two raw thick slices of potatoes over your eyes
- Let sit for about 10 minutes 
- Repeat whenever those puffy eyes are back 

Quote of the Day

"Make today the day you get healthy for you." Dr. Oz

New Year, New Me

After leaving the blog for sometime I am back and ready to get posting! Health and Fitness tips will be back in action along with polls and fun facts.  

It doesn't stop there, I'll be working on getting some new content! I've been experimenting in the kitchen a little more with cooking and baking. I am currently co-founder of a cupcake company - Cakeums.com with my good friend, Alicia. Plus I found a new love of cooking and enjoy making new foods to try with my fiance!


I always search other blogs and websites for baking tips and cooking recipes so I will be sure to add what I learn and make here for all to see.  The beauty remedies will be a new genre for me.  I currently have acne scars and search the internet for any at home concoction I can throw together with spending little money.  There is only one way to find out if it works or not...so I will be your own consumer reporter with real life feedback.

Let the games begin!  Until next time, be well!


XO,

Jillian 

Today's Fitness Tip

Eat nuts in the morning for breakfast. You will feel full longer since nuts are high in fiber, protein and good fat that will start your morning off right! Aim to have about 14 walnuts, 20 almonds or 16 cashews a day.

Today's Fitness Tip

Aim to eat 10-20 grams of protein in every meal to keep those pounds off.

Veggie Burgers Everyone Will Enjoy via Cooking Light

Put an end to the veggie burger bad rep and grill up one of these veggie patties at your next barbecue.  Veggie burgers are low in fat and calories and high in protein and fiber.  Top it off with avocado, tomato and lettuce for extra nutrients.

10 Best Veggie Burger Recipes | Cooking Light - Cooking Light

Today's Fitness Tip

Every Monday, bring five pieces of fresh fruit to work. You'll brighten up your desk and add more fiber to your diet with a daily apple, orange or banana.

Today's Fitness Tip

Steam vegetables. Boiling them breaks down the vitamins, which then leach into the water.

Today's Fitness Tip

Eat a bowl of high-fiber cereal for your breakfast meal and you'll consume fewer calories throughout the day.

Benefits of Eggs

Whether you prefer them sunny side up, hard boiled or scrambled, eggs have plenty of health benefits that can make your mornings a bit brighter and healthier.  Here are some health benefits eggs have to offer:

E stands for Eyes-- An egg a day may prevent macular degeneration which is the number one cause of blindness in those over 55 and eggs lower the risk of developing cataracts.

G is for Great Source of Protein-- One egg contains 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids.

G is for Growth of Hair--Eggs promote healthy hair and nail growth because of their high sulpher content and wide array of vitamins and minerals.

S stands for Stroke Prevention- Regular consumption of eggs may help prevent strokes, blood clots and heart attacks.

 So crack open that egg and eat your way to a healthier new year!

For more benefits of eggs visit Health Diaries

The Power of Acai Berries (via CBS news)

Rumor on the street says Acai berries are the next big thing.  According to an article from CBS The Early Show it is claimed that Acai berries give energy, flatten your belly, increase sex drive, cleanse your colon and soften your hair among many other health benefits.  Check out the article and grab a handful of Acai berries to snack on!

Acai Berries: Really a Super-Food? The Early Show, CBS

Poll Result: Favorite Nut

Pineapple-Coconut Sorbet

Mother's Day is only a few days away! Show your mom how much you love her and make your mom something sweet! Fitnessmagazine.com has a list of tasty desserts to try out, one of them is Pineapple Sorbet. Looks delish!

Pineapple-Coconut Sorbet

Poll Result: Which Candy Has Less Calories?

The choices were: 

2 Reeses Peanut Butter Cups

2 Twix Bars

5 Milkyway Minis

9 Hershey Kisses

And the winner is....5 Milkyway Minis! (43 grams)
Calories: 190
Fat:         7 g
Chlstrol:   5 g
Sodium:   70 mg
Carbs:     30 g
Protein:   2 g


Runner up:  9 Hershey Kisses (40 grams)
Calories: 223
Fat:        13 g
Chlstrol: 10 mg
Sodium: 34 mg
Carbs:   23 g
Protein: 3 g


Third Place: 2 Reeses Peanut Butter Cup (51 grams)
Calories: 260
Fat:        15 g
Chlstrol: 4 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Carbs:    29 g
Protein:  6 g


Last Place: 2 Twix Bars (57 grams)
Calories: 280
Fat:        14 g
Chlstrol: 5 g
Sodium: 115 mg
Carbs:   37 g
Protein: 3 g

5 Foods You Should Eat Every Day (via Shine from Yahoo)

1. Leafy Greens These are the"miracle foods."  Dark greens are high in nutrients such as folate, Vitamin A and C.  
Benefits: Help lower your risk of cancer, prevent diabetes and maintain a healthy blood pressure.  
Recommended Amount: 1 cup a day


2. Nuts Almonds, cashews and walnuts are high in natural fiber. 
Benefits: Fiber slows down your digestive process which keeps you full.
Recommended Amount: A handful of nuts for a mid-afternoon snack.

3. Onions Studies show that consuming onions on a regular basis keeps your body healthy.  The stronger the onion, the greater the health benefit.
Benefits: Reduce symptoms of asthma and the risk of developing stomach cancer.  
Recommened Amount: 1/4 cup of chopped up onions can be added to soups and stir-frys 
 
4. Whole grains Refined grains, like white rice and pasta, have lost 90% of their nutritional value through the refining process. 
Benefits: A recent study showed that a diet rich in whole grains actually flattens your belly by reducing fat storage in your lower abdominal region.
Recommended Amount: 1 cup of Brown rice, quinoa and whole oats.   

5. Yogurt Check that the label lists "active cultures" to make sure you're getting healthy probiotics,
Benefits: Making yogurt part of your daily eating routine can improve your digestion.  Yogurts rich in vitamin D help prevent osteoporosis.  
Recommended Amount: 1 cup of yogurt a day, as a snack or a smoothie.


  For more information visit Shine from Yahoo




  

How Many Calories Do You Need?

Fitness Magazine has a calorie calculator to help you determine how many daily calories your body needs.  The results are calculated by your height, weight, age, gender and activity level.  Do you consume too much or too little?  Check it out!

Fitness Magazine Calorie Calculator

Poll Result: Favorite Pizza Topping

Daily Consumption Plate

Think about your daily consumption of food.  Does it match up to this?  

Fruits & veggies should be one 1/3

Grains, pasta, bread and other starches should be 1/3

Meat, dairy, eggs, beans should total up to 1/3

Today's Fitness Tip

Tea improves alertness, reaction time and memory.

Today's Fitness Tip

Snacking on celery and green bell peppers can prevent Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis.