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To eat Tuna or Not to Eat Tuna That is the Question

December 31, 2009 By Momstart 22 Comments

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of HealthyTuna.com. All opinions are 100% mine.

I love seafood. I just love it, most kinds too. I’ll eat crab, lobster, catfish, salmon, and tuna. I know there are tons more but I can’t list them all especially when I’m here to tell you what I have learned about a new study on tuna.

When I was pregnant I was told not to eat tuna. I was told not to eat a lot of things, no lunch meant and no bottom dwelling fish. I thought this included crab and tuna, why, because they are supposed to carry large amounts of mercury. At least that is what I was told. I mean, I was so worried I just didn’t eat any fish the entire two pregnancies. The studies on healthy tuna say that not eating fish while being pregnant can lead to depression.

What does tuna have that’s good for you?

Tuna is an excellent source of the essential omega-3 fatty acids which are known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol. I know that when I was pregnant I was given a pre-natal vitamin that was extra high in omega-3 because it is excellent for baby brain development ( I think I’m remembering what I was told correctly). A diet rich omega-3 fatty acids, that can be found in tuna, can help to prevent, dementia, depression, neuropsychiatric disorders, asthma and inflammatory disorders.

You’ve heard doctors say to eat 2 to three servings of fish a week. They say that because fish is so good for you it is an excellent source of protein. It is lean, meaning it’s low in fat, unlike other kinds of meat and it is rich in vitamin D and calcium.

Eat healthy tuna .

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Give your face a new years treat with Perricone MD’s Cold Plasma #giveaway

December 31, 2009 By Momstart 1,176 Comments

Why should you consider Cold Plasma?

Dr. Perricone put five years of intensive research into this product. He was guided by a lifetime of scientific insight and that yielded Cold Plasma, a breakthrough in skincare technology. Dr. Nicholas Perricone is a renowned healthy aging expert and has created many beauty products and gives advice on what vitamins and minerals to use and to avoid.
Formulated with Dr. Perricone’s patented delivery system, Cold Plasma addresses the 10 most visible signs of aging: wrinkles, enlarged pores, dryness, discoloration, redness, uneven skin tone, impurities, loss of firmness, loss of smoothness and loss of radiance. Cold Plasma’s ionic suspension can provide an available form of all the nutrients needed by the individual cell. The cell will select and utilize only those nutrients needed. Reading an interview with him provided a lot of insight. Eat healthy, take vitamins, was and moisturize your skin. Take care of yourself.

Listen to his advice yourself:

Cold Plasma works through your cells to deliver optimal nutrition to help skin achieve a healthy, glowing, youthful appearance.

It does so by helping combat the 10 signs of aging, which include:

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Elasticity
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Radiance
Smoothness
Texture
Redness
Blotchiness
Fine lines and wrinkles
Dryness

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New Years Resolution: Drink More Water, Ayala’s Herbal Water #giveaway

December 31, 2009 By Momstart 504 Comments

This week I’ve been trying to hit up the most popular New Years Resolutions. One I know is to start living more healthy. One way to do that is to drink more water, but as a water drinker, I can tell you that water gets old and boring. I need a little flavor in my water, so I’ll drink tea or coffee, but when you turn to caffeinated beverages you need to double up on your water even more.

Recommended amount of water a day is eight glasses, that’s a lot of water. You drink coffee or soda or sugar you should drink even more. I’m great at drinking 9 glasses of water a day because I have a water bottle that I refill three times a day and it holds 3 glasses. Now, I love coffee so I need to drink even more water to keep it flushed out. It’s so hard because I really want some flavor, but I don’t want any extra calories or sugar.

Ayala’s Herbal Water is just water infused with flavor. (at least that’s what it tastes like to me). The herbal water began in the Spring of 2005 in Dr. Ayala Laufer-Cahana was inspired by her garden. She has spent years exploring healthy ways to feed children and adults. She was seeking drinks without the sugar just like me. She used her herbs in her garden to infuse water, her friends and family just loved it so out came the link of water you can now purchase.

Ayala’s Herbal Water sent me a tasting kit. I have to say, they defiantly excite the taste buds in different ways. With six different flavors I’m sure you can find a flavor that will refresh and satisfy your water needs.

Tasting Thoughts for the Flavors:

Ginger Lemon Peel – This is a light, neutral flavor with a crisp, clean taste. A mild and refreshing balance of lemon and ginger that hits the spot any time of day.

Lavender Mint Lemongrass Thyme – A cooling, refreshing flavor featuring four distinct herbs that blend harmoniously on your palate. Evokes the soothing serenity of a spa.

Lemongrass mint Vanilla – This flavor has a mellow, lightly minty taste followed by a smooth, rich undertone of vanilla – very refreshing on a hot day!

Lemon Verbena Geranium – The much more sophisticated, crisp depth of Lemon Verbena is softened by a delicate floral scent of Rose Geranium. A refreshing palate cleanser!

Clove Cardamom Cinnamon – Earning rave reviews, this flavor is the most complex, intriguing blend. An earthy, slightly spice taste with bright tones evocative of sweetness; reminiscent of Chai tea or a savory autumn dessert.

Cinnamon Orange Peel – A sunny flavor combining citrus orange with a mildly sweet hint of cinnamon; a refreshing, uplifting aroma.

My Thoughts for the Flavors:

They taste just like they sound. Each flavor is enough to make the water interesting again. And it’s just like drinking water, nothing has been added except the flavor from the herbs that it was infused with. Lemon is always a great flavor added to water. Do you ever add lemon to your water at a restaurant? I think I would have to say though, that my favorite flavor is the Cinnamon Orange Peel. I wasn’t sure about what I would think of cinnamon water, but the orange and cinnamon actually make a great combination. What I really love is that they don’t have any calories, preservatives, or chemicals. It’s just water. It’s wonderful and refreshing. A great addition to my desire to lose weight.

They are 24.00 for a case of 12, unless you order in bulk.

Enter to Win a Taster’s Pack, one bottle of each flavor and a reusable grocery bag.