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Haven't a clue what to get your "secret santa" recipient? Going to your twelfth party and running out of ideas for a gift for the host? |
| Naughty & Nice Cocktail Glass For the recipient who loves their cocktails...Whether in the mood to party or just a glass of wine, now they can do both. Especially convenient for a change of mind; just down what remains and flip the glass over! Hannukkah Throw Pillow There's more than one way to slice a traditional holiday sentiment... From caroling to Three Dog Night, Christians get their version; now everyone Jewish has one, too. Bring a bit of Hannukah cheer to a living room near you! Emergency Santa Kit Ya' never know when you'll have emergency Santa needs. Office party; neighbors' party; or just around the house when annoying the loved ones... Bust out your Kit and make it happen already. You've only got one chance to save Christmas and there's no time to mess around. The neighborhood, err the world is waiting on you! Mitten Flask Not every party has the Holiday cheer you're looking for so why not take matters into your own Mittens. Better yet, what better way to take in a football game at the stadium?! These Mittens keep your hands warm and store your favorite beverage; one mitten has the secret thumb spigot to drink from, which is easily and discreetly covered back up with the thumb cover. Go ahead and give yourself a hand this season, whether you're getting it for yourself or an imbibing friend. "Matz Up?!" Apron Use it during Hannukkah then bring it out again at Passover! Everyone will be craving gefilte fish and Matzo ball soup like crazy when they see this great big matzo around your neck. Fits most adults with tie around back straps and a large pocket for...whatever. Approximately 3' long; cotton canvas construction. Instant Ugly Christmas Sweater Just don't have anything tacky to wear for the office Christmas party? Well, here's just the thing... "tackiness to go." This kit has 6 fabric patches. Every patch has a holiday design that can be sewn, pinned or fabric-taped to your sweater. You'll be ready for that next ugly sweater contest for sure. Oh...and here's one for the Hannukkah celebrant in your midst... Set may include Menorah, Star, gift, Happy Hanukah or other Hanukah holiday themed items. Patches measure approximately 3-Inch. Assorted styles (style is random and chosen at time of shipping). Prescription Bottle Shot Glasses Sometimes a shot is just what the doctor ordered...and this is the best kind...painless and yummy! The perfect gift for someone who believes in the medicinal value of bourbon and scotch. Inflatable Mistletoe There's never a sprig of mistletoe hanging in the doorway when you need it...right? Not anymore! BHOM is now an option. Keep this one for yourself... You have been officially alerted.... |          |
| Bad Swap 1: Granola for Cereal "People think granola has to be healthy. However, not all granolas are alike. It can be loaded with sugar or fat, and one cup can carry 400 calories” cautions Joan Salge Blake, author of Nutrition and You, and clinical associate professor, Boston University. Read your labels and compare sugar, salt and fat amounts. (Recommended daily allowances for all three can be found at Health.gov.) Getting good marks from nutritionists are sites like Eat This, Not That! which guides you to the healthful options. Better yet, start your morning with a cup of low-sugar whole-grain cereal. If you want, lightly sprinkle granola on top for added crunch and flavor. Bad Swap 2: Pretzels for Potato Chips These two hold the same amount of calories, so you aren't doing yourself any favors. "Your best bet for this kind of snack is popcorn because it is a whole grain:' says Blake. But instead of drowning the popcorn in melted butter, sprinkle it with spices. Choose spice blends that don't contain salt. Bad Swap 3: Wheat Bread for White Bread As with all packaged food items, read the labels and make sure that the bread contains 1OO% whole wheat. "Wheat bread, without the whole wheat ingredient, could be processed and refined with added caramel for color. That's as unhealthy as white bread" says Salge Blake. When choosing bread and cereals, look for whole grain or whole wheat as the first ingredient. Whole grains are richer in nutrients and fibers, and satisfy sooner. Also, a new study published in in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation shows that eating at least three servings of whole grains every day could significantly lower your risk of early death (that sounds good!...). Bad Swap 4: Fat-Free Candy for Dark Chocolate "A lot of people confuse fat-free with calorie-free, when in fact, fat-free products can be high in sugar" says Bonnie Taub-Dix, author of Read It Before You Eat It, and founder of BetterThanDieting.com. And, recent studies have blamed excess dietary refined sugar for an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. If you need a sweet fix, try a small but satisfying piece of dark chocolate and take your time with it. Studies have indicated that it may also come with certain health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, reducing blood clot risks and decreasing LDL ("bad") cholesterol oxidation. Bad Swap 5: Olive Oil for Butter Yes, olive oil is healthier for you than butter (which is higher in saturated fat), but calorie-wise, it weighs in at 2,000 calories a cup. "When you are cooking with oil, if you use a quarter cup of oil, that's five hundred calories on probably fifty-calorie vegetables" points out Taub-Dix. Opt instead for flavoring with herbs and spices. Better yet, use mashed avocado as a source of fat - it's loaded with monounsaturated fat, the "good" kind that helps lower "bad" cholesterol. You can bake with it or use in place of mayonnaise and butter in salad dressing. Bad Swap 6: Vitamin Drink for Soda In fact, both will cause you to pack on the pounds and can strip your energy because they are so high in sugar. The added vitamins may entice you, but the health benefit is not worth the calorie hit. Replace with calorie-free flavored or plain water. If you need the caffeine boost, drink unsweetened iced tea. Taub-Dix also recommends making a 'mock' sangria by adding fresh fruit to seltzer: "You'll get an energy boost by eating the fruit at the end." Bad Swap 7: Energy Bars for a Sandwich If you are searching for healthful on-the-go snacks, think twice about those energy bars. They can have loads of calories and added sugar. Instead, pack an almond butter sandwich on whole grain. "It's much cheaper, doesn't need refrigeration and has a lesser amount of sugars" says Taub-Dix. Plus, almond butter and whole grains provide filling protein and fiber for a long-lasting energy boost. Sometimes, it's smarter for your waistline to eat the sandwich...what makes the difference is what's in it. Finally, the reverse swap from me... Swap 8: Swap highly processed foods with many additives for the purer version As the nutritional saying goes, "if a product lists lots of ingredients you can't pronounce, don't buy it." Those additives and chemicals are sitting in your gut making lots of mischief from never-ending bloating to weight gain. You have been officially alerted.... |         |
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