Hollywood Birthday Girls' Rx For Lower Blood Pressure!

                        Be Like Courtney and Jennifer!
Courtney Cox has just joined the 50 yrs. of age club?
Can you believe it?
AARP is on the line and they want to get in touch with her.
Only kidding, it's great Ms. Cox is celebrating such a milestone.
And if you're not yet 50, and would like to do so, make sure you
do it with good friends.
That's right, it's no secret that Courtney and Jennifer Aniston are
still close, so close-they vacation together, and having that kind of
closeness can improve your health.
How so?
Having a close relationship with good friends from school, work or church.
lowers blood pressure considerably and keeps it in the normal range. 
Researchers say that being alone or isolated, triggers feelings of loneliness
and that loneliness can cause stress levels to rise, increasing blood pressure.

Another benefit of having good friends: You'll sleep better.
And a few more tips... avoid the friends that are negative or mean-spirited, they'll
raise everything from stress levels to blood pressure to heart attack risk. 
And if you're the type that likes to be alone, consider the info you just read
and get some friends from Facebook or Twitter. 

Good Luck! 
JGib~~
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ready for this Summer season.
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Charlize Theron's Rx For Super Long Legs!

                    Get Longer Legs Instantly! 

If you weren't blessed with "super" long legs like Charlize, Cameron
Diaz, Cindy Crawford or Stacy Kiebler, that's okay- use the following
the tip and add some inches to your wheels. (Legs) 

Next time you're headed to the beach or pool, bring along some baby oil
and place some down the front of your leg (from the thigh to the shin).
The bright light of the Sun will reflect off the oil, producing an optical illusion
that helps your legs appear longer. This trick also makes you look a
little leaner as well.
And one more tip: the oil looks best on a newly shaved pair of legs.

So, next time you're headed outdoors, make like Angelina
Jolie and show your leg (s) to the World.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs! 

The Avenger's Rx For Beautiful Legs!

                     Great Legs For Summer! 

According to the news on diets the stars follow to get into
"swimsuit shape" Scarlett Johansson, the petite star of
"The Avengers" follows a "mostly vegan" diet.
You know, no meat, dairy, eggs, fish. etc.
Although she cheated occasionally and had
Non-dairy oatmeal cookies, she was able to be in tip-top
shape for the first day of filming.

Well, Ms. Johansson giving up dairy may have done
more than reduce her weight to get into that sleek suit,
she also gave herself cellulite-free legs.
Cellulite and dairy, what's the connection?

Dairy contains casein, a hard-to-digest protein molecule
that gets stuck in lymph nodes and creates a backup of the
lymphatic fluids that carry waste of out of the body.
And as a result, the toxins in the fluids build up in the surrounding
tissue and weaken the connective tissue, which is used to keep
fat cells from bulging against the skin. And giving up dairy can
restore lymphatic circulation so the cottage cheese causing waste
can be eliminated.

So, if you've been struggling with unsightly dimples on the back
of your legs, see if going dairy-free helps.
And for those who won't part with their piece of cheese, or that
tall glass of milk, use the Juice alternative.
The Juice alternative: Find the Juice answer at our regular blog...
SupermarketRxs@typepad.com. 

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!

The Biggest Loser's Rx For A Healthy Heart!

                           A Food Rx For A Healthy Heart!
NBC's big hit-"The Biggest Loser" is already back for another season,
just in time to help viewers get in shape for Spring and Summer.

One of the most popular segments is when they teach the participants
how to cook and prepare food-without all of the fat and calories.
One dessert they gave the participants (on a past show)
was not only great tasting, but heart healthy as well.
The dessert: "Biggest Loser Raisin' the Bar Brown Rice Pudding!"

Rice Pudding good for you? Absolutely!
In fact, eating brown rice (not white) can help keep harmful plaque
from attaching to delicate artery walls. And less plaque means a lower
chance of having a heart attack.
So, look below, and make this less harmful decadent dessert
for family and friends.
The Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 1/4 cups cooked short-grain brown rice*
1 cup fat-free evaporated milk, 12 oz. can
1/3 cup light agave nectar
2 omega-3 eggs, lighlty beaten
2 tbsps. cornstarch
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
*Soak the brown rice in cold water for 30 to 60 mins. before cooking-why?
Soaking causes the rice to germinate, which more than doubles the
concentration of nutrients, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.

The Directions: Place medium nonstick pot over medium heat.
Add fat-free milk, rice, evaporated milk, agave nectar,
eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla to pot. Cook mixture, stirring
constantly, about 5 to 7 mins. or until thickened to consistency
of a thick gravy (but not as thick as a pudding); it will thicken slightly
even more when refrigerated.
Divide mixture evenly among 8 (1/2 cup)  or 4 (1 cup)
ramekins or custard cups. Divide raisins among them.
Allow to cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate
ramekins for about 4 hrs. or overnight. And just before
serving, stir the rice pudding to distribute raisins evenly.

Calories for 1/2 cup- 180
Calories for a full cup- 360
Fat 2 g. for 1/2 cup
Fat 4 g. for 1 cup.
Trans fat- O g.
Cholesterol for a 1/2 cup- 54 mg.
Cholesterol for a full cup- 108 mg.

That's it- A low-cal treat from one of television's biggest hits.
Enjoy it now and show off your "beach body" in 4 or 5 months.

Good Luck!
JGib~~
RedCarpetRxs!