Archive for September, 2007
Who’s anti-oxidant?
Although you can get most of the nutrients you need from a multi-vitamin, you may want to take extra supplements of certain vitamins and minerals to promote optimum health. As we get older, the body reduces the amount of antioxidants it produces and it will become more difficult to get enough antioxidant protection just from [...]
Read More..>>Late retirement planning
First thing is to examine the numbers to find whether or not yu can expect a shortfall. Bear in mind that if you own your own home prior to retirement, you living expenses will be quite modest. Work on drawing about 4-5% of your capital per annum.
Here are two free online calculators:
American Savings Education Council’s [...]
Enjoy Low Calorie Treats
Got a sweet tooth? Check out this list of low calorie treats:
3 Chocolate kisses – 75 calories, 4.5 grams of fat
24 fresh grapes – 81 calories, 0 grams of fat
1 cup fresh strawberries with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar – 86 calories, 0 grams of fat
½ cup of cranberry juice over ice with club soda and [...]
Read More..>>Not a vegetarian?
Some meat is good for you, but try and stick to these cuts:
Eye of the round roast.
A lean 3 ounce serving has 143 calories, 59 milligrams of cholesterol and just over 4 grams of fat. Protective nutrients include vitamins B12 and B6, zinc, niacin, potassium, riboflavin and magnesium.
Top loin steak.
One lean 3 ounce [...]
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