Fill Your Glass: Two Must-Drinks
For Babies: MILK
A recent study concluded that milk with higher levels of vitamin A, C, and E, and minerals iron, zinc, and selenium prevents major diseases in preschool kids, including diarrhea and acute lower respiratory infections like pneumonia.
The 12-month study was conducted by child nutrition expert among 636 children one to three years old.
The child nutrition expert concluded that children who drink fortified milk are better protected against these diseases than those who drink milk with normal levels of the same nutrients.
For Grownups: GREEN TEA
A known anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant, it is recognized by the National Cancer Center Research Institute in Japan as an effective anti-cancer beverage. This is because the anti-oxidant it contains, is one hundred times stronger than vitamin C and twenty-five times more potent than vitamin E in protecting human cells.
Cultivated 5,000 years ago, green tea also: refreshes the body; controls high blood pressure; protects against heart disease by lowering bad cholesterol and upping the good kind; manages body weight (shows the release of carbohydrates thus promotes the burning of fat), and delays aging by its anti-oxidizing agents.
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Score Points With His Crew
Adding your guys’ friends to your fan club isn’t just an ego boost — it’s great for your relationship, too. Research found that couples who hang with each other’s buddies are happier after one year of marriage than those who don’t. The best way to get on his friends’ good side right from the start? Host game day at your place.
– Break out the lowbrow chow.
You may be used to throwing chic get-togethers with the girls, but resist your urge to put a gourmet twist on man food. Stick to crowd-pleasing classics like nachos, and present a selection of hot sauces that range from flaming to face-exploding. Then, suggest they bet on who can handle the most heat.
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Entice Him Into Holding Hands
Most men aren’t pumped about PDAs, nut this advice will get him going public with your palm in no time.
– Play damsel in distress. Whether you’re stepping off the curb or descending stairs in stilettos, grab his arm for support. Guys enjoy feeling chivalrous. Plus, it’s a good place to start before going all the way with his hand.
– Keep it short and sweet. Stop holding his hand before he has a chance to become uncomfortable. Keep it to a minute, then let go. It makes you a scarce commodity. When you move away from him, ‘Why did she stop?’ He’ll soon be reaching for your hand all by himself.
– Make it worth his while. Don’t give him a limp hand. Suggestively play with his paw and he definitely won’t want to drop yours.
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Size Up What He Shares With You
Casual conversation topics can help you unearth his core personality… and whether you’ll want to go on date two.
- His childhood. If he’s eager to describe his early years, you’ll know he’s comfortable defining himself in terms of close relationships — he’s a family man, so to speak. Short answers about his upbringing suggest a less-than-great home dynamic… so he may hesitate when it comes to opening his heart to you.
- Former flames. Putting ex-girlfriends on a pedestal or blaming them for every little bump in the road indicates that he has unresolved emotional baggage. Answering briefly about what he learned from past relationships shows that he is mature and willing to share responsibility when things go wrong.
- His pet peeves. Whether it’s messy sinks or loud cell-phone talkers, what bugs him reflects his personal values (like cleanliness and manners). Stressing something super-specific, like people who wear sneakers to dinner, hints at a rigid worldview.
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Safe Scrubbing: Tips For Using Household Cleaners
Home cleaning products, both homemade or commercial, should be handled with care in your home.
After all, they all contain chemical and ingredients which could react with one another in bad ways, not to mention many of them are not good for family members or pets to ingest or inhale too many fumes.
Here are safety tips for using household cleaners:
- Protect your hands and eyes when doing routine home cleaning.
- Turn on a fan or open the windows when using household chemicals.
- Never smoke while using cleaners.
- Keep cleaning products beyond the reach of young children.
- Read and follow all safety labels, and usage and disposal instructions.
- Always keep cleaners in their original containers with the label intact.
- Store cleaning products separately from cooking and food items.
Tip: Never mix chemicals, cleaners and other household products when cleaning your home. Some combinations, such as bleach and ammonia, can produce toxic gas that can make your family ill.
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