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Wow - here's some cool information you may not have known. Want to save money, be healthier and save on the calories? Well check out the Exercise Tips article below. And check out the article on onions - some pretty interesting stuff here!


SELENIUM NEWS. Selenium has been found to be beneficial in the fight against free radicals, which contribute to premature aging, among other things. Selenium is found in the highest concentrations in seafoods, grains, muscle meats, and Brazil nuts. A multi-vitamin that contains between 70-100 mcg is recommended, but an additional supplement is not necessary. It has also recently shown that selenium can help prevent can cer.

RELIEVING STRESS - Breathe slowly and deeply. Three or four deep breaths provide the most immediate feeling of calmness anywhere, anytime.

EXERCISE TIPS -- Meal-replacement bars, sometimes called sports bars or energy bars, supply energy - in other words, calories. You can get the same boost with fewer calories from a piece of fruit, a cup of yogurt or a low-calorie granola bar.


ONION INFO -- Studies in the Netherlands show that people who eat a half an onion a day have half the risk of stomach can cer as those who don't eat any onions at all. Scientists think that the sulfur compounds in onions attack the stomach bacteria called Helicobacter pylori that's believed to cause ulcers and possibly stomach can cer. Studies in other parts of the world have reached the same conclusions.

If you like onions, an easy way to eat more is to bake them, they're delicious. Select a mild type of onion (such as a Vidalia or a Texas Sweet), cut off the top and bottom ends and peel off the tough outer layer. With a sharp knife, make several cuts through the top of the onion, cutting to within an inch of the bottom. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and a dab of butter. Microwave a few minutes until the onion is translucent. Makes a great side dish.

Here's some new information on fruits, specifically Mangoes and Oranges.

Mango Fruit Nutrition Information
Oranges Citrus Fruit Nutrition Information