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Juice It
Orange juice may be the go to drink for vitamin C, but new research shows that other fruit juices may contain just as much. Using a new, more accurate method of measuring vitamin C, scientists found that some brands of apple juice, and even grape and pineapple juice, contain levels of vitamin C that are as high or higher than those in orange juice. If you are not an orange juice fan, or just want more variety, you can switch it up a little and still get your vitamin C.
Eat More Rice
This single food can improve your overall diet: Rice eaters have higher levels of folic acid, potassium, and iron than those who don’t scarf the grain. They also tend to feast on more vegetables and fiber – foods linked to healthy cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
Bird Buffet
One in five Americans (48 million of us) are backyard bird-watchers, according to the American Bird Conservancy. Now that’s something to tweet about! What’s the best way to bring in the birds? Provide the food they love. Human handouts help sustain birds during winter months when natural sources are scarce. Here’s how to start catering to avian appetites this fall.
1 PICK A FEEDER Tray, hopper, tube, above, and suet feeders attract different types of birds. Choose one that appeals to your favorites. To attract the greatest array, select one of each.
2 FILL IT UP A birdseed blend that contains hulled sunflower seeds, white proso millet, and niger (Nyjer) appeals to most birds. A suet feeder will satisfy the rest.
3 HANG IT IN VIEW Place feeders a foot or two from a window. Not only does it make good viewing, it’s safer for birds—if startled, a low-speed run-in with the glass won’t harm them.
4 KEEP IT CLEAN Wash feeders every week or two in hot, soapy water. (Moldy or decomposing seeds can make birds sick.) Dry thoroughly before refilling with fresh seed.
Cocoa Butter Soap
• 35 ounces soybean oil grade—available at health food
• 16 ounces olive oil
• 16 ounces coconut oil
• 31.5 ounces cold water
• 8 ounces palm oil
• 12 ounces lye crystals
• 8 ounces cocoa butter (food stores)
• 2 ounces essential oil of almond
Let oils cool to TOO degrees Fahrenheit before adding lye solution.
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