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3 must-have minerals for a healthy heart
Cereal with raisins and almonds.
Yogurt mixed with tropical trail mix.
A banana smoothie.
These treats may not seem heart-smart, but they are. They all give you calcium, magnesium, and potassium — the three must-have minerals for a healthy heart.
- FC&A Staff Writer
- Tags: Health & Healing Heart/Cholesterol/Blood Pressure
Amazing Brain Foods Outwit Old Age
Scientists may never discover an anti-aging pill, but you can keep your brain young and your memory sharp by eating any number of convenient and delicious foods. No drug side effects, just balanced nutrition — what could be better or simpler?
Zesty Spices Balance Blood Sugar
Spices do more than season your food. They contain potent compounds that can treat disease. Scientists are currently studying these three spices for their power to battle diabetes.
Shortcuts to Success With Seeds
Planting can be dirt cheap.Who says you can’t grow money? A study by Burpee Seed Company found just $50 invested in seeds and fertilizer can produce $1,250 worth of groceries each year. Think about this. At the supermarket, a single pound of spinach will set you back $3.83. But for less than a dollar, you could buy seeds and grow up to 6 pounds of spinach. Check out these expert tips to learn how gardening from seed helps you cash in on crops.
- FC&A Staff Writer
- Tags: Gardening Household Tips Money-Saving Secrets
10 Super Useful Apps You Need to Download Now
The hands-down best thing about apps is how much easier they make your life. Check out this list of the 10 most useful — and free — cell phone apps for seniors.
- FC&A Staff Writer
- Tags: Computers Household Tips Smart Living Technology
