The Road To Wellness

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First off, I can’t say that Alfredo fettuccine is my favorite type of pasta. I only say that for lack of trying. When I eat Italian, I prefer a yummy marinara sauce any day. For others, they don’t need a National Alfredo Fettuccine Day to indulge in their favorite pasta.

A look at some recipes reveals one fitness fact straightaway—this is a dieting mine field. With plenty of butter, cream, and cheese, it’s easy to see that there are some serious calorie issues.

I’m not one for depravation diets. Your success depends upon you not feeling as if you are deprived in any way. Besides, pasta is good. Butter is very good. What’s not to like?

This is definitely one of those recipes you have to save for a free meal. As yummy as it is, you won’t be reducing significant fat from your diet if you indulge too much. Here are a couple hints to make your indulgence worthwhile.

Make it homemade.
Making it homemade gives you a bit more control over calories and fat. Besides, if you like extra cheese, you can make sure it’s included.

Use the highest quality products.
Hey, if you’re going to indulge, at least make it worthwhile Skip the store-brand butter. Go for the good stuff. I use Plugra exclusively for my butter of choice. It has a clean taste that is a bit higher in fat, making it sinfully delicious.

Go for the good Parmesan.
Good Italian cooking demands a good Parmesan. Splurge on a wedge of a good, aged Parmesan and enjoy!

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It’s time to take care of your respiratory health. Welcome to National Care About Your Indoor Air Month!

There is probably a tendency to dismiss the danger of indoor air pollution. Our homes represent sanctuary, a safe place. Yet, your indoor air can harbor hazardous toxins that threaten the health of everyone. Radon is one such threat.

Radon represents a very dangerous environmental risk. First, it cannot be detected. It is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, not unlike carbon monoxide. It is also extremely hazardous. It is safe to say that any exposure carries health risks. In fact, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, second only to cigarette smoking.

Like other pollutants, radon occurs naturally in the environment. It is a decay product from uranium. Uranium is a natural component of the Earth’s crust. Some areas because of the specific geology are at greater risk.

To take your first step toward improving your indoor air quality, test your home for radon. Short-term kits which can give you results in as little as two days are available at home improvement centers and hardware stores.

Do you and your family a favor. Test your home today.

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This week is Women’s Heart Week, a time to raise awareness about women’s risk for heart disease.

There probably still exists a tendency to think of heart disease as a male issue. Yet, heart disease accounts for one-third of all women deaths worldwide. Surprisingly, women are less likely to stay healthy after a heart attack than men.

This week, think about ways you can reduce your risk. If you are a smoker, stop. If you are sedentary, get off the couch. A sprained ankle can heal. Your heart may not.

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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of VitaDigest. All opinions are 100% mine.

I started taking vitamins after I did some food tracking. The program that I used showed me the breakdown of vitamins and minerals that I was taking in each day. It wasn’t difficult to spot several deficiencies. My brand of choice is American Health’s, More than a Multiple.

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"A certain amount of opposition is a great help to a man. Kites rise against, not with the wind."
- John Neal

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