Lively Women

June 3rd, 2008

Discounts from Vitamin World — By Popular Demand

A reader requested new Vitamin World coupons, and I aim to please! Here you go (and no, last time I checked, Mr. Muscles was not included with your purchase):

Disclosure: I get these coupons through the LinkShare Referral Program
Don’t forget to enter to win one of three copies of High Heels to Hormones: A Woman’s Guide to Spine […]

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October 5th, 2007

Vitamin Supplements Get Controversial

Well, kind of, anyway. Jul over at Veggie Chic shares that certain vitamins can actually have a negative effect on your health, according to recent findings reported by the BBC.
According to the article…
Millions worldwide use antioxidant supplements such as vitamins A and E, and beta-carotene.
Looking at dozens of previous studies, Copenhagen University researchers suggested […]

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September 26th, 2007

Are You Taking a Daily Multivitamin?

I’ll go first: No. I have one, but I’m not taking it. Ever. I also have fish oil capsules for omega-3 fatty acids, which are supposed to help with my mood swings as well as making my hair all luxurious and whatnot, but I’m not taking that either. Nor am I taking my folic acid […]

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March 27th, 2007

5 Foods to Put on Your Grocery List

Feeling hungry?  Here are five foods women should eat:

Cranberries.  In addition to helping your body fight off the harmful bacteria that cause bladder infections, these tasty treats pack a powerful dose of vitamin C for overall wellness.  Try 100% cranberry juice, whole-berry cranberry sauce, cranberry chutney, cranberry bread, oatmeal cookies with dried cranberries…  Mmm…
Walnuts.  Brain-boosting […]

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