Health, Fashion, Parenting and Women Related Issues

Feeling frazzled? Reach for foods that really fight stress, like these seven wonders of the high-wired world.

1.Berries, Any Berries

Blackberries, strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, blueberries. They’re not just delicious; they’re jammed with antioxidants, which is why they’re great at countering the skin-damaging free radicals generated by stress. Eat them one by one (like healthy M&M’s) when the pressure is on. If you’re a jaw clencher, try rolling a frozen berry around in your mouth. And then another, and another. Or whirl up a Berry Dessert Slush.

2.Guacamole

Avocados are loaded with B vitamins, which stress quickly depletes and your body needs in order to maintain nerves and brain cells. Scoop up the creamy goodness — which comes from healthy monounsaturated fats — with whole-grain baked chips or raw veggies. If you’re watching calories, dip instead of scoop: 2 tablespoons have about 55 calories. Try this simple recipe for Avocado Fiesta Salsa.

3.Nuts

Almost all nuts are good sources of vitamins B and E, plus selenium and zinc, but some nuts have more than others, so cover your bases by mixing them up. Just an ounce — a small handful — will help replace those stress-depleted Bs (walnuts); give you a good dose of selenium and zinc (Brazil nuts), which are also drained by high anxiety; boost your vitamin E (almonds), which helps fight cellular damage linked to chronic stress; and may even lower your blood pressure by helping your arteries relax (pistachios). They’re high in calories, so don’t overindulge.

4.Oranges

People who take 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C before giving a speech have lower levels of cortisol and better-behaved blood pressure than those who don’t take it. So lean back, take a deep breath, and concentrate on peeling a big, juicy orange. The 5-minute mindfulness break will steady your brain cells, and you’ll get a bunch of C as well.

5.Salmon and Other Fatty Fish

The omega-3 fatty acid in salmon, called docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), isn’t just good for your skin. Studies show people who eat ample amounts of DHA have a much lower incidence of depression, aggressiveness, and hostility. So this healthy fish may even help road rage! Some people report improvements in mood within days or even hours of eating omega-3-rich meals. Serve Double Sesame Salmon with Mango-Avocado Salsa for dinner this weekend.

6.Spinach

Spinach and other happy greens (the dark, leafy ones) contain folate, a B vitamin that appears to be essential for mood and proper nerve function in the brain. Two cups of cooked spinach gives you the 400 micrograms of folate recommended to pick up your mood. And you’ll love this recipe for Sauteed Spinach with Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins.

7.Dark Chocolate

The antioxidant flavonols in dark chocolate (check labels; you want 70% or more cacao) help keep your blood pressure steady and your mind sharp. They may also help counter cellular damage caused by stress. Try this when you need a mental lift: Microwave 8 ounces of vanilla almond milk on medium for 1 minute, and then stir in an ounce of dark chocolate till it melts (heat triggers antioxidant release). Delish. Just show a little restraint; chocolate packs a lot of calories.

So it seems Cory Kennedy’s been up to her usual tricks. Partying til 6 in the morning and getting herself noticed by hitting all the hot music venues wearing a montage of stylish gear. As her popularity grows, you can’t help but wonder what is it about her that people find so interesting? I’ve concluded that there are two points of intrigue. Her style and her lifestyle.

Style-wise Cory possesses both the ability to throw together an outfit that ends up looking effortlessly cool and somehow manages to make a pair of $700 boots look like she found them behind a dumpster. It’s a strong combination of both and neither of which should be taken for granted. And although the later may seem like a downfall, it’s exactly the opposite. Taking a high fashion item and pairing it with casual pieces makes it wearable throughout her inner circle. Cory’s following is a young, hip crowd rather than women of refined sophistication. So the “downgrade” she brings to high fashion couture is actually an introduction of versatility..Giving the ok to hipsters everywhere to step out of their black grubs and embrace a look that’s loyal to their code of artsy rebellion while appearing fashionable.

Here Cory Kennedy wears a simple tshirt, wild screen printed leggings and Emilio Pucci rain boots. She doesn’t reserve the Pucci boots for a special occasion or even a wet, rainy night. Instead she pairs them with a colorful outfit and ends up looking rad.

Cory pulls it off because she dresses like she doesn’t give a shit when she clearly cares a great deal about fashion and devotes a lot of time and energy to branding her style. And people have taken notice. Needless to say, she’s working with a well fortified wardrobe to start. So even if she dresses every morning by picking up the first article of clothing on her floor, chances are it’ll be a coveted funky piece to work with. She obviously has a love of shopping, a daring take on fashion and a steady cash flow to support it all.

Children shouldn’t snack while they’re out trick-or-treating. They should wait until they get home and parents have had a chance to inspect the goodies. To help prevent children from munching, give them a snack or light meal before they go—don’t send them out on an empty stomach.

Tell children not to accept—and, especially, not to eat—anything that isn’t commercially wrapped.

When children bring their treats home, discard any homemade candy or baked goods. Parents of young children should also remove any choking hazards such as gum, peanuts, hard candies or small toys.

Inspect commercially wrapped treats for signs of tampering, such as an unusual appearance or discoloration, tiny pinholes, or tears in wrappers. Throw away anything that looks suspicious.

If juice or cider is served to children at Halloween parties, make sure it is pasteurized or otherwise treated to destroy harmful bacteria. Juice or cider that has not been treated will say so on the label.

It’s been a big year for women’s fashion. We’ve gone back in time, oohing and aahing at the plush but completely impractical period styles seen in The Duchess and The Other Boleyn Girl. We’ve inched into the 20th Century with vintage fashions from The Edge of Love and Brideshead Revisited and embraced the cutting-edge contemporary clothes as worn in The House Bunny and High School Musical 3: Senior Year. The fashions have taken us through the seasons and to all corners of the globe from the sing-a-long sunshine of a Greek island in Mamma Mia! to the urban Manhattan chic of Meg Ryan and co. in The Women. And talking of Manhattan, there was also some other little fashion film about four women there that you might have heard of called Sex and the City. So before we make space in our wardrobes anticipating the great onscreen styles that 2009 promises with the likes of Confessions of a Shopaholic and Bride Wars, we’re taking a look back at 2008 and picking our top three women’s fashion spots. Trust us, it’s not been easy. Read more

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