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~~
RedCarpetRxs!

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~~
RedCarpetRxs!

Oscar Night Snack Rx For Better Health!

                                Snack On This! 

The Oscars are a few weeks away and for a lot of us that means
a big bowl of popcorn and waiting 3 or more hours until the good
(or significant) categories are called. You know, best actor, best picture
and best director.

And if you're not a fan of popcorn perhaps this news may change your mind.
What news is that?
It (popcorn) can actually lower your odds of getting certain cancers and
trim down your belly.
If you're a regular here, then you may remember the post we did on
Cameron Diaz. You know, her favorite breakfast food and her desire
to live till 100.
Well today, we're back with another whole grain that's as popular as
hot dogs or pizza or candy and something even better: It's gluten-free. 
That's right, corn is gluten-free and if you air pop it and then sprinkle 
on a few spices and herbs, it can actually help you lower your odds of
ever getting certain cancers.

The spices and herbs you should use...
Curry powder
black pepper
garlic powder
oregano
and after it's finished air-popping, sprinkle on some olive oil.
Olive oil is rich in oleic acid, a fatty acid that helps suppress the gene responsible
for breast cancer.

And for a trimmer midsection, sprinkle on safflower oil after
you finish air-popping it. Safflower )a favorite of talk show host Montel Williams)
has special compounds in it that specifically target belly fat.
Plus, the fiber in popcorn and oatmeal help fill you up so quickly, you're not
tempted to overindulge.

That's it- 2 great reasons to eat more popcorn.
And please, look for our next post where we tell you the favorite food 
of a nighttime host and how this food can really improve your health. 
Gotta run, all of this talk of popcorn is making me hungry.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs! 

Oscar Night Rx For A Gluten-Free Snack!

                         Gourmet Popcorn For The Oscars!

Don't forget the Oscars this Sunday.
If you plan on having some snacks for the event, why not have
a gluten-free snack?
A gluten-free snack? Yes, Gourmet Popcorn? 
Look below and try the 2 types of gourmet popcorn that'll
turn your Oscar night into a special event.

a) Jalapeno Popcorn-
Do you like your popcorn hot and spicy?
To start, make some popcorn  in the hot air popper. (about 3 or 4 cups)
While the popcorn is still a little warm, add some green Tabasco sauce,
some grated Parmesan cheese, (1/4 cup) and finish up with a sprinkle
of onion or garlic powder.

b) Hot Cocoa Popcorn-
Don't just drink your hot cocoa, now you can have it in your popcorn.
To start, make some popcorn in the hot air popper, (about 3 or 4 cups)
While the popcorn is warm, add some melted butter or coconut oil. (2 tbs.)
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of powdered cocoa mix, 1 tsp. cinnamon and 1/4 cup
mini marshmallows and 1/4 cup raisins, (optional)
Toss well and eat it up.
That's it- 2 snack ideas to serve this Sunday, Oscar Sunday.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!