The Oscar's Rx For Storing Leftovers!

                  Storing Leftover Champagne! 

If you read our last post, then you know it was all about the bubbly, (aka Champagne)
and if you're like Hollywood and have some leftover champagne, make sure to
store it away properly. 

That's right, make sure to store it so it won't go flat, and the way to do that
is to...Take a deflated balloon and slip it over the top of the bottle.
Place the bottle in the refrigerator and it should keep for a  week or two. 
The balloon tightly seals out air so that the bubbles remain intact--
allowing you to enjoy it (the bubbly) a little while longer.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Hollywood's Celebration Beverage Rx For a Better Memory!

                       Drink More Champagne! 

Yes, red wine gets all of the credit, but in keeping with the tradition
of Hollywood's biggest night of celebration, this post is
all about Champagne. 

That's right, the beverage that's a little more expensive can also
be a boon to your health. 
You're probably aware of the benefits of a glass of red wine a day,
benefits like...
a stronger heart
trimmer waist,
lower cholesterol
youthful skin
thicker hair

Well, you can also get these same benefits by drinking a glass
of champagne a day and since it's the Oscar's, here's a recipe for
a great tasting Champagne cocktail, that's also good for you,
in regards to your brain, (memory).
The Drink- A Raspberry Sparkler!
Ingredients:
2 oz. vodka
1 oz. raspberry liqueur, (look for it at high-end liquor stores)
5 raspberries, frozen or fresh.
4 oz. Champagne or sparkling wine, chilled.
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Directions:
Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with a few Ice cubes,
Add the liqueur and vodka, shake well, and set aside.
Add raspberries to cocktail glass, strain vodka and the
liqueur into glass over berries. Top with Champagne.
Enough for 1 serving.

The benefits:
Champagne and vodka improve blood flow, especially blood flow to the
brain and raspberries, contain compounds that also improve your memory, 
especially short-term memory.
Important tip: Make sure you only have 1 drink, anymore and you not only
risk damaging your memory, but other parts of your body as well. (heart, liver, 
kidneys, eyes, etc.)

And one last tip:
If you want more great recipes for alcoholic beverages that improve
your health, head on over to Amazon.com/the kindle store and type
The Healing Benefits of Alcohol, A Drink a Day, in the search bar.

Good Luck! 
JGib~~
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T.V. Star's Rx For Boosting Energy!

                                 No Scandal Here! 

If you're lacking the get up and go, then you may want to do like 
a certain television actress and start drinking. 
Drinking?
Not alcohol, but coconut water and the actress who uses C. W.
to increase her energy levels is none other than Kerry Washington. 

That's right, the busy actress and mom has a go-to remedy to rev energy levels
and get rid of those stubborn hard to lose inches.
The drink: Harmless Harvest 100% Raw Coconut Water. 

This refreshing beverage is made from organic coconuts, that delivers
electrolytes to your system, helping to flush excess water and increase your energy
levels.
So, if you want to be more like Kerry Washington, in regards to looks 
and energy levels....look for this special drink at larger supermarkets or
Whole Food stores. Price--$4 for a 16 oz. bottle.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Ans one last reminder--
Go back and reread our post on wines, you know wines for your Oscars parties. 
These wines not only taste great, they're also great for your health. 

Oscar Night Party's Rx For Picking a Healthy Wine!

                   Oscar Party Wine Selection! 

If you plan on having a party this Sunday, (the Oscars) and plan on having wine, 
make sure it's wine that not only tastes great,  but is also good for you.
And if you're not sure what wine fits that bill, relax, just look below...
a) A Heart Healthy Wine-
To boost heart health go for the red wine and chocolate combo. 
Chocolate and wine repair and protect blood vessels, lowering your
odds of having a heart attack.
The wine: Chocolate Shop Chocolate Red Wine, price $15, online at Wine.com 
b) Fewer Wrinkles-
Beautiful skin from drinking wine? Yes, and the type of wine you want 
is a sparkling wine. Thanks to the apples in this wine,
you can see fewer wrinkles, lines and others signs of aging by drinking this
wine.
The Wine: Neige Sparkling Apple Wine, price-$ 16.00, online at Wine.com
Also important: eat more apples or wear them. Clean, peel and slice an apple into
thin peels and put them into a  small saucepan. Fill the saucepan with milk 1/4 cup, heat the apples, turn off the heat, allow the apple slices to cool, lie back and place the slices
on your face and neck. Leave on for 15 to 20 mins. then remove and wash your
face as you normally would. Do this 2 times a week.
c) Burn Belly Fat-
After eating all of those Oscar goodies, make sure to wash it down with a
wine that contains green tea, why?
The compounds in the green tea will burn belly fat by 30%.
Pair this wine with appetizers or shellfish or roasted vegetables.
Or use it (the wine) to cook with and bring out the peach notes.
The Wine: Steep'd Green Tea Infused White Wine, price--$10 find it
at select liquor stores or large supermarkets.

That's it, and make sure to enjoy yourself this Sunday, Oscar Sunday,
but not too much, moderation is still the norm. One or two glasses at most. 

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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A Top Selling Recording Artist's Rx For Romance!

                                     Adele To The Rescue! 

Valentine's day is long gone, but that doesn't mean you have to give up on romance. 
That's right, according to a researcher, the key to getting more romance into
your life may boil down to listening to more Adele.

Already listening to plenty of Adele, you say?
Well, according to this researcher, putting on emotional tunes that are heavy on high
notes can really turn up the sparks...in your bedroom. 
How so?
Well, Adele or Lionel Richie can get things heated up, even if the songs
themselves aren't about romance. 

The music stimulates your autonomic nervous system, increasing heart rate and sending
shivers down your spine.
And that, ladies and gentlemen puts you and your significant other in the mood for
some sweet romance all night long. 

So, give it a try and if it works, send a thank-you note to Adele or Lionel or 
Barry White.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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The Smoothie Rx For Red Carpet Skin!

                         Drink Your Way To A Clearer Complexion! 

The Oscars are less than a wk. away and for many stars that means more time
spent in the gym, more low-carb and low-fat meals, more time at the spa, 
personal stylist and gown makers and it also means more time spent drinking
smoothies. 

Yup, drinking more smoothies is quite popular at this time and if you want to
clear up any part of your complexion-- have the following smoothie...

The Southern Charm Smoothie For Glowing Skin!
To make--
get out the blender or juicer, toss in a cup of collard greens or kale,
(Chopped up) 1/2 cup mango, 1 carrot, (cooked slightly or raw)
chopped up, 1 cup water, a few ice cubes, 1 cup of cantaloupe
and plant-based protein powder, 2 Tbs. Blend until smooth,
enough for 1 serving. 

And if you want more recipes for great smoothies,
head on over to Amazon.com and type Simple Green Smoothies
or Smoothies For A Flatter Stomach in the search bar.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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The Morning Show's Rx Food Rx For Living Longer!

                                    A Recipe For a Longer Life! 

If you're a regular viewer of the "Today show" then you're well aware
that they did a whole week on living longer and one of the segments
involved Iceland. 

Iceland, and other Scandinavian countries now boast the second longest
life span in the World, and who is first, you ask? 
The Japanese, more specifically- Okinawa Japan.
And if you're wondering how does one live long like the Okinawans
or Icelanders, or the Cretes from Greece? 

Well, you can attend some type of religious service, or you can
work past 65, or you can do some form of activity--dance, work in
a garden, socialize more, or diet. 
Diet?
No- not a diet of 1,000 or 1,200 calories, but a diet of more vegetables, low-sugar fruits, 
(green apples and berries)
good fats, ( grass-fed butter, avocados, olive, coconut or walnut oil) seeds and grains,
 (flaxseeds, almonds, pistachios, and sunflower seeds) brown rice and oatmeal, coffee, 
 tea, red wine, good quality meats, and fish. 

And to get you started- here's a recipe that will not only help  you look younger, 
it will also help you feel younger for yrs. to come.
The recipe: Fish  with Zesty Salsa.
It's a combination of good fats, (which fight inflammation)
fruits and vegetables--(which nourish your skin and keep your heart strong) 
Ingredients:
1 large avocado
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 red onion 
1/2 red grapefruit, peeled, segmented and diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
salt and pepper
4 salmon fillets, (4 to 6 oz. each)
1 Tbs. olive or walnut oil
4 cups mixed salad greens
1 lemon, cut into wedges 
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Directions:
In a bowl, toss avocado with lemon juice.
Add the onion, jalapeno, salt and pepper, toss. Reserve.
Sprinkle some salt and pepper on the salmon, and place them in a skillet 
with olive oil. Cook until lightly brown on both sides (about 2 to 3 mins.
each side or until they flake easily)
Take out 4 plates.
Place 1 cup of greens on a plate along with a salmon fillet,
and top with the avocado mixture.
Do this 3 more times. 
Enough for 4 servings. 
Not a fan of salmon? Try mahimahi fillets. 

And lastly, if you want some more great info on ways to live longer 
like the people of Denmark, China, Japan, Jamaica, Greece,
Spain, France and Italy, head on over to Amazon.com/the kindle store,
and type The Asian, French, Greek and Italian Rxs For
Super Longevity in the search bar.
Download the Ebook,  and you may get another decade (or two) out of life.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Hollywood's New Use For A White-T-Shirt!

                              Use That White T For Your Hair! 

The lowly white T-shirt may not seem that cool or glamorous in Hollywood, 
but to some stars it is. 
A number of stars (see Gwen Stefani) wear them to do chores, to run errands, 
exercise and as a hair care product. 
A hair care product? 

Yes, according to a top stylist, a plain white T can help with one 
of life's biggest hair dilemmas.
And what dilemma is that? 
Preventing flyaway and frizzy hair.
That's right, the stylist says the next time you wash your hair, 
gently squeeze out the excess water, then wrap your head in a clean, plain
white cotton T-shirt and not a towel. 
Why?
The tiny grooves in a towel can rough up your hair cuticles, 
and this can result in flyaways and frizziness. 

As for a T-shirt- it  contains soft and thin fibers that dry out your 
hair without damaging the hair cuticles.
Plus, a T-shirt doesn't absorb as much water as a towel, so
it leaves hair more manageable for styling.

That's it, a plain white T for kicking back on the weekends or
for frizzy-free hair.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Young Stars Rxs For Looking Your Best!

                              Beauty Advice From Kylie and Selena! 

If you're not fortunate enough to live in California or Florida or Arizona
during the Winter-then you're well aware of what the cold, wind, dry indoor air
and other aspects of Winter can do to your looks.
And if you're concerned about the toll Winter is taking on your looks,
look to 2 young stars who may be able to help.
The stars:
Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez. 

First up, Kylie.
Yes, we know that she's had lip injections, but so what,
she still has to take the same precautions as the rest of the us to make sure
her lips don't dry out, peel and crack in the Winter months, and her secret...
A Compress, a lip compress. 
To make-- Combine some milk, (almond, coconut or whole milk) 2 Tbs. 
with some rose essential oil, 3 drops (find it at health-food stores
or Amazon.com) in a small bowl. 
Take a cotton ball, dip it into the milk and oil and massage some into your lips.
Apply this once or twice a day. 

Now on to Selena--
When one thinks of the 23 yr. old, a number of things come to mind, her slender figure,
her youthful face and that thick head of hair and to keep her hair thick and luxurious,
Ms. Gomez uses a mask.
An avocado hair mask.
Ms. Gomez makes no secret of her love affair with the avocado
and if you want to prevent thinning hair (in the Winter months) you too, 
should learn to love it as well. 
To make the mask...
Mash up a ripe avocado along with  1 tsp. castor oil (find castor oil at drug or health-food
stores)and 1 tsp. of extra-virgin olive oil in a bowl, mix well and apply to damp hair. 
Put on a shower cap and leave the mask on your hair for 15 to 20 mins.
After the 15 mins. wash out the avocado mask and then use your regular
shampoo to remove the oils.

That's it- 2 beauty tips from 2 of the hottest young stars out there and
one last tip---If you want more great tips on how to maintain, prevent or
overcome Winter beauty issues, just head to Amazon.com/ the kindle store
and type--Frozen, Overcome Your Winter Beauty Woes-in the search bar.
Beauty Woes like...
cracked hands
dry and cracked heels
acne
flyaway hair
Rosacea
dry and dull skin
The price- less than a cup of Starbucks coffee.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Hollywood's Latest Fitness Craze!

                              Get Fit Like Gwyneth! 

New York and Paris may set trends when it comes to fashion and music, but when
you want to know about the latest exercise or diet craze, look to Hollywood. 

That's right, and the reason why you should look to Hollywood is because stars
have to make sure they look great at all times and according to a top
celebrity trainer, the latest exercise craze that'll take the country by storm, 
is Foam. 

Foam, come on, is this for real?
Yes, according to top trainer--Lauren Roxburgh, rolling your body on foam 
can help you get slim and trim in record time. 

Called "Foam rolling" this type of exercise elongates muscles that have 
been tightened from sitting or being hunched over for months and years. 
It also (foam rolling) stimulates the flow of lymph fluids, helping to remove
them (the fluids) from your cells and organs, helping to remove toxins,
speed up weight loss and even increase your height by an inch (or two).

That's it, and if you want to lose weight, remove toxins or
gain an inch or two, do like superstar Gwyneth Paltrow and
pick up the OPTP roller, available online at OPTP.com
and get a bikini body ready by Memorial day. 
One last tip:
Go to Youtube..com, and check out foam-rolling videos.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Sitcom Star's Modern Rx To Boost Metabolism!

                                   Boost Your Metabolism! 

You may think stars don't eat sweets, and a lot of them never (or rarely) do, but
that's not the case with Sofia Vergara. 

No- Ms. Vergara is a "sweetsaholic"  who loves pie, cookies, cake, and other types
of flour and sugary treats, and is still able to maintains a svelte figure, how?
By drinking  juice, a watermelon based drink that delivers energizing
electrolytes and amino acids that help increase the levels of fat-burning
compounds in your body. 

So, are you ready to to follow Ms. Vergara and drink your way to
faster metabolism?
Alrighty then, just head to your local health-food or Whole Food
store and look for WTRMLNWTR, the price--$3.00 for a 12 oz. 
bottle.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Talk Show Host's Rx For Better Vision!

                         Develop Better Vision! 

With all of the talk of the Superbowl, many of us are forgetting that big
party that's held in New Orleans this time of year.
What party is that?
Mardi Gras. 

You know, the party held in Ellen DeGeneres' hometown, with plenty of 
booze, food and beads and speaking of booze, did you know that alcohol,
(a Small amount) can help keep you healthy.
That's right, it (alcohol) can keep bones strong, improve sex drive,
keep blood pressure normal, help you sleep and even protect your 
eyesight. 
How so? Consider it (alcohol) a circulation booster and better circulation
throughout your body means...better heart function, blood pressure,
sex drive and yes, eyesight. Plus, the vitamin C from 2 of the
ingredients help protect your vision as well.

So are you convinced? And are you ready? For what? 
A drink to keep your eyesight intact. 
Okay then, just look below for the recipe...
The Drink: A Frozen Hurricane! 
Ingredients: 
1 oz. light rum
1 oz. dark rum
2 oz. Orange juice
1/2 cup lemon sorbet
1 oz. simple syrup *
Ice, as needed
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Directions:
Add all of the ingredients to a blender, blend until frothy and smooth, adding 
ice as it's needed. Garnish with lime or orange slice.
* Simple syrup- you can make your own, just go to Google.com
 and type how to make simple syrup in the search bar.
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That's it- a healthy drink from the hometown of one of America's most 
beloved comediennes--Ellen DeGeneres.

And lastly, if you're serious about your health and you still want
a cocktail or two, why not combine the two, how?
By heading to Amazon.com/the kindle store and typing
The Healing Powers of Alcohol in the search bar. 
Download it, and learn how to make specific drinks that'll keep
you healthy and youthful. Drinks to improve bone health, banish bad moods,
soothe aches and pains, keep skin youthful  and lower your blood pressure.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Popular T.V. Show Rx To Stop Winter Weight Gain!

                           Downton Abbey's Favorite Beverage! 

Any Downton Abbey fans out there? 
Well, it rumored that "bad boy" rapper Sean P. Diddy Combs never
misses an episode and if you are a super fan, then you know that this is the
last year it will be on and you also know that the cast drank a lot...
a lot of tea. 

That's right, the English have a reputation for their drinking, 
tea and beer, and today- we're talking about tea.
Black tea is the preferred type of tea in England, but if Winter weight
gain is an issue, you may want to make black tea and add a few slices of
fresh ginger to it. 

Why ginger?
Ginger is a diuretic, and diuretics release trapped fats and fluids from your system,
it can also relieve swelling, bloating and water retention, (consider it a safer and 
cheaper diet pill) and drinking 2 to 3 cups of ginger tea a day can help you slim 
down easily and effortlessly. 

So, if you're struggling with weight and the cold and all of the goodies that
are served during the cold months, remember--Ginger tea is the 
easiest and natural solution to help you overcome it.
Also important: Make sure to avoid adding extra sugar to your tea and
the sweets that also go along with it (tea,) like.. cannolis, brownies, cookies,
danish, donuts, shortbread, muffins, etc. 

And lastly, if you're not one who's struggling with weight and you like tea, 
make it black tea, it can help women overcome fertility issues, help
both sexes sleep better, make you calmer and improve your vision.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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The Fizzy Drink Rx To Boost Health!

                               Improve Health With Soda! 
Many stars have eliminated soda from their diets.
Is that a good  or a bad decision?
Well, it all depends on what type of soda it is. 

Listed below is a soda that contains turmeric, you know, the
spice that's getting a lot of attention of late. 


So, click on the link below and learn more about the spice that's been used
by the people of Indian for centuries, which may explain why many
Indians never experience brain issues like memory loss, dementia
and even Alzheimer's.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
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Media Mogul's Rx To Avoid Winter Weight Gain!

                                    Do Not Gain Weight This Winter! 

You're probably well aware of the fact that media titan Oprah Winfrey
is now a big shareholder and member of Weight Watchers.
And you're also probably aware of the fact that she's lost 25 pounds so far,
all while eating one of her favorite foods. 
What food is that?
Bread. 

But hold on, Ms. Winfrey isn't telling you the whole truth, 
and what truth is that?
She's admitted in the past that potatoes are her favorite food.
And why is this news?
Well, according to new research,  eating potatoes (especially right now)
may be better for you,  in regards to weight.

Say what? Potatoes to lose weight.
Yes,  researchers studied German people and found that Germans eat twice as many
potatoes as their American brothers and sisters and are 90% less likely to
be overweight.
It's true, you may have been told to stay away from potatoes, but according
to this new research, it's simply not true that eating potatoes cause weight gain.
The researchers say that potatoes contain tryptophan, magnesium, and potassium--
nutrients that keep you full and boost your metabolism. 
Another plus, eating a potato  an hour before bed will help you
get to sleep and stay asleep.
So, are you convinced? Are you ready to add more potatoes to your daily
menus? If so, just remember to have them baked, boiled, steamed, or fried
with a little amount of oil. Also important-- skip the big burgers, (mainly the 
buns) the 30 oz. soda or fruit juice and the sweet treat, (hot apple pie).
Bake them and add some sour cream, salsa or guacamole.

One last tip: If Winter weight gain is a problem, head on over to 
Amazon.com/ the kindle store and type The Thin Girl's Guide To Preventing 
Winter Weight Gain in the search bar. Learn dozens of ways to stay slim
and trim this Winter season.

That's it for today.

Good Luck!
JGib~
RedCarpetRxs!