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Random Fact: Apparently, the herb Gurmar may be a possible cure for the sweet tooth!

Apparently, when placed on the tongue, it makes sugar taste bitter for about fifteen minutes.

Also, although no one is sure how Gurmar works, it's proven to lower and maintain normalized blood sugar levels.

Try taking the raw, dried leaf in capsule form. Dr. Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa suggests starting with a low dose and gradually raising the intake until serum glucose reaches its normal range.

However, if you have diabetes, consult your doctor before adding this medication.

Random Fact: Hawthorn berries brewed in tea help lower cholesterol!



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1.If you leave your computer on full power 24 hours, 7 days a week, it can create up to 1.5 tons of emissions a year!

2.Some 2 million tons of plastic (PET) bottles end up in American landfills each year. In 2005, we only recycled 23 percent of PET products, far below the 29 percent rate achieved a decade earlier. (World Watch Institute)

-Body + Soul

*Fun Fact*

While not many can say they enjoy brussel sprouts, they've proven to have a remarkably large amount of nutrients.


Calories: 56 kcal
Fat: 0.78 g
Vitamin A: 61 mcg* = 9 percent** of DRI***
Vitamin C: 96.7 mg - 129 percent of DRI
Fiber: 4.1 g = 16 percent DRI
Folate: 94 mcg - 24 percent DRI


* Based on a conversion of 1 retinol activity equivalents = 1 mcg retinol or 12 mcg beta-carotene
** Percentages are for women 31 to 50 who are not pregnant
*** DRI, Dietary Reference Intakes, is based on National Academy of Sciences' Dietary Reference Intakes, 1997 to 2004

Body + Soul Magazine

*FUN FACTS*

These are some fruit skins you ought to try to nibble a bit!

Orange & Tangerine
-Compounds: Flavonoids
--Effect: Reduce Cholesterol

Pomegranate
-Compounds: Phenolics & Flavonoids
--Effect: Improve Heart Health

Red Grape
-Compounds: Resveratrol
--Effect: May Increase Longevity By Activating Sir2 Genes

Tomato
-Compounds: Carotenoids
--Effect: Help Prevent Colon & Prostate Cancers



-Psychology Today

*Fun Facts*

These four different aromas can alter your energy level and sugar cravings!

-Peppermint: Invigorating. It "increases activity in the brain area that wakes us up in the morning," as said by Bryan Raudenbush, a psychologist at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia.

-Jasmine: Sleep aid. "Leads to a more restful night of sleep and a greater level of alertness the following day," says Raudenbush.

-Lavender: Relaxing. Can decrease heart rate. Good for a recharge during work breaks and can prevent loss of concentration in the middle of the day.

-Vanilla: Helps with weight loss. Don't use if you're hungry, but if you've just had a healthy meal and find yourself craving something sweet, take a whiff and it'll help curb the craving.

These facts and more can be found in the Psychology Today magazine!