Comedy Central's Rx For Beautiful Winter Skin!

                               DumbStarbucks' and Dry Winter Skin! 

Did you see the story about the coffee shop known as DumbStarbucks?
Well, many people were led to believe that it was a real coffee shop hoping
to grab attention and money away from the real Starbucks.
And after only a day, we found out the truth- it was a makeshift coffee shop
set up by the  T.V. network--Comedy Central.
They were trying to get attention for their new upcoming comedy series
and not trying to replace the real coffee giant.

Now that you're aware of the real story behind the Faux Starbucks, there
is one thing about coffee you should know  and it doesn't matter if it comes
from a real coffee shop or one that was put up to fool unsuspecting customers.
And what is that, you ask?
Drinking caffeinated coffee at home or at a coffee shop can do a number
on your skin.

That's right- researchers say the dryness  and flakiness you may be experiencing
may be from the dark and cold Winter weather, but caffeine is also a contributor.
So, to help your skin regain its youthfulness, do the following...
For every caffeinated beverage you have, make sure your next one (cup of coffee)
is decaffeinated.
Caffeine is a diuretic that zaps skin cells of moisture, making the dryness worse
and cutting back or cutting out caffeinated beverages will help lock in moisture. 
Another bonus: less caffeine also makes your Winter moisturizer much more effective.

That's it- a Winter skin tip for caffeinated coffee lovers.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

Inside Edition's Rx To Live Longer!

                          Food Rx From Inside Edition! 

Any fans out there- of the T.V. show "Inside Edition?"
The show is a mix of entertainment news and "real news" and
if you watched tonight, they did a segment on the benefits of
certain foods as medicine.

One food they talked about was Chocolate.  The reporter-Diane McInerney, 
wanted to know if Chocolate was a really a health food.
The answer of course was yes, but there's a catch, the catch:
It must be chocolate that contains at least 70% cocoa.

As for the benefits, there are too many to list here, but one
that might interest you- it'll help you live longer.
Eating or drinking a few ozs. a day, help keep serious diseases
at bay. Diseases like heart disease, strokes, some cancers,
and Alzheimer's. 

So, look for chocolate or cocoa that contains 70% cocoa,
and eat a little or pour some cocoa into a mug, add some hot water 
and add a little honey and drink up.

That's it- and if you're a baker and love holiday treats like peanut
brittle, gingersnaps or sugar cookies read how these treats will boost
your health. Go to SupermarketRxs@typepad.com for the answers.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!