Sunscreen - the Number game

Is there really a difference between SPF 30 and SPF 15? I asked Kathy Li (my sister in law), who worked as a formulator for Banana Boat. She said SPF 15 blocks out 95% of UVB radiation, SPF 30 blocks out 97%. Depending on your activity and if you plan to be outside more than 2-3 hours,  the added benefit of SPF 30 may not be worth the cost. Always remember that there is no baby sun screen or waterproof sunscreen, re-apply hourly for maximum protection.

photo credit: Robert S. Donovan

Eat this: Celery

According to the Hypertension Institute at St. Thomas Hospital , eating four sticks of celery a day can lower blood pressure—about 6 points systolic and 3 points diastolic. Celery contain phytochemicals in called phthalides, it relax muscle tissue in artery walls and increase bloodflow. Celery also fills you up with almost no calories. photo credit: •Saif•

Where's the beef on this 4th of July?

The latest voluntary beef recall came from JBS Swift Beef Company, which expanded its recall "out of an abundance of caution for consumers." The company is calling its customers and sending out letters to alert them to the recall.

Last Wednesday, JBS Swift announced it would voluntarily recall about 41,280 pounds of beef products. On Sunday USDA flagging another 380,000 pounds of beef products for possible E. coli contamination.

Click here for a complete recall list and  a Video from ABC News.

photo credit: Stefano A

Skip This: NEW McDonald Angus Third Pounder burger

In the beginning we have the Big Mac at 540 Calories, then came the Double Quarter Pounder at 740 Calories. Introducing the all NEW Third Pounder Burger with 860 Calories. If you supersize that with fries and a large soda? Instant weight gain! Do yourself a favor, skip this :)

Video Health tip - Ep2 - Flossing & Heart Health

YzFIT Audio PodCast ep4 - 8 causes for Bad Breath

[display_podcast] We go through the 8 unusual causes for bad breath and give you tips prevention.
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Dunkin' Pulls Drinks due to Salmonella

Dunkin' Donuts has stopped selling hot chocolate and Dunkaccino! One of their supplier's facility  voluntarily recalled its instant nonfat dried milk and whey protein because of potential salmonella bacteria contamination.