March 14th, 2023 Jen Smiley
You are gearing up for springtime, shorts and a better mood with smoothies and detoxes. In an effort to save time (plus the mess), you grab a smoothie at the grocery store expecting the “diet” to be effortless and successful. Today, we posted a popular brand smoothie and unbeknownst to most, it contains an ingredient […]
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March 2nd, 2023 Jen Smiley
People like to think that they’re choosing a “healthier” option when they choose almond milk over cow’s milk. But a lot of the popular almond milk options are full of unnecessary ingredients that can actually lead to some not so great side effects. Originally Published on https://news.wakeupandreadthelabels.com/
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February 23rd, 2023 Jen Smiley
Cheerios have been a staple in so many households for a long time. It’s marketed as being “heart healthy” and is apparently known to “help lower cholesterol.” The bright yellow box displays the cereal in a heart shaped bowl, and it even says that it’s gluten free! What’s not to love, right? Originally Published on […]
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February 21st, 2023 Rita Robison
Since my daughter lives in California, I’ve been fortunate to go wine tasting several times. Sonoma County is my favorite county for wine tasting. My daughter Lisa had been wine tasting in Napa County. She said it was expensive, so we tried Sonoma County instead. It was a big hit. Able to get a deal […]
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February 14th, 2023 Rita Robison
Best wishes to you and your loved ones on this day to celebrate relationships. I hope if your budget is tight that you have figured out inexpensive ways to celebrate. Although it’s estimated that Valentine’s Day spending for 2023 is estimated to be $192.80 per person celebrating, about a third of people plan to give […]
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February 12th, 2023 Rita Robison
American consumers spend more than $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day each year. It makes the holiday the third-priciest on the calendar for U.S. consumers. Valentine’s Day spending for 2023 is estimated to be $192.80 per person celebrating, according to a Valentine’s Day survey by WalletHub, a personal finance website. There is nothing wrong with getting […]
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February 2nd, 2023 Jen Smiley
People love hot sauce because it adds a spicy and flavorful kick to food. Additionally, some studies suggest that the capsaicin in hot peppers can have health benefits, such as reducing inflammation and increasing feelings of fullness. Additionally, the endorphins produced by consuming spicy foods also triggers a pleasurable sensation, which contributes to the enjoyment […]
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February 1st, 2023 Rita Robison
February is a month of possibilities for sales: Some for Valentine’s Day and some for Presidents’ Day. Here are some ideas on what to look for from Dealnews.com: Valentine’s Day It’s likely that you’ll find some Valentine’s Day sales. Look for bargains such as 30 percent off on candy. President’s Day sales The other big […]
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January 29th, 2023 Jen Smiley
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January 27th, 2023 Rita Robison
I’ve written about antibiotic resistance a number of times, and I have a section on it in the draft book on my journalism work. What is antibiotic resistance? Antibiotic resistance happens when germs such as bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them. That means the germs aren’t killed […]
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