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Three Cheers for Women’s Heart Health!

I love my job here at www.less4luxury.com. But like many of you, it easy for me to sit in front of the computer all day and snack while I work. I ran across this from a newsletter that I get from The Nugget Markets.

Ladies, Take Heart...Health Notes from Dr. Liz:

Men aren’t the only ones at risk: heart disease is also the leading cause of death for women in the U.S. And unfortunately, many women are unaware of their personal risk factors for heart disease. For example, a woman with Type II diabetes has a three-fold increased risk for heart disease, compared to men with diabetes. To improve your heart health, start with simple dietary changes and regular exercise. Ladies, take these four steps “to heart”:
Eat whole grains. Studies show women who eat whole-grain breads, brown rice and whole oats cut their risk for heart disease by a third. So switch out your cereal for whole grain versions, opt for brown rice at home or dining out (it’s now available at many Asian eateries), and use whole grain pastas instead of refined types.

Include fruits and beans daily. Fruit, whether fresh or frozen, is loaded with water-soluble fiber. And so are beans of all types – kidney, garbanzo, pinto and other. Water-soluble fiber not only helps lower circulating cholesterol levels, but also aids in regulating blood sugar, a must for controlling diabetes. Aim for three pieces of fruit daily and a ½ cup serving of beans.
Go for greens. Richly colored salad greens, asparagus and other green leafy veggies supply both folate and vitamin B6. This duo helps lower the level of an artery-damaging compound called homocysteine.

Reach for 60 minutes. Aim for 60 minutes total each day of active time such as fast walking, workout at the gym, heavy housework or yard work. Exercise helps in several ways to boost heart health – lowering circulating cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and controling diabetes.

—Liz Applegate, Ph.D.

Plan Your Dream Spring Vacation

After having spent some time in a cubicle, or maybe confined to your car cruising the highways in a 100 mile radius of your home, standing night after day in a retail brick and mortar, or staring at your pc in "the home office", you may have been pondering a lovely trip or two to take away the blues of monotony.

While the present economy leaves many of us questioning the practicality of that "special voyage", we can still plan the darn thing! Who knows, there are better odds than lotteries where others have been brought riches...

So for the ladies reading who are dreaming and for those of you worrying about attaining, here is a perfect vacation (in the making)

First off...what is the issue that Americans are most concerned with? ECONOMICS Well let's be women of the world concerned with economics and more. GOLD is an area of interest. And, did you know, you can visit those places that gold is most commonly found?

While a home atlas was used in the above picture, it does highlight best in dark yellow, where the mineral is found in abundance.

More to come...

Chico's Deals

Every Wednesday is our BIG sale that runs for a whole week!

This week we are featuring our Chico's tops at 15% off. There's something for everyone. Check it out! Here's just a sample of what you will find at www.less4luxury.com . Chico's deals from left to right...Chico's sizes 0, 1, 2 and 3.

Springtime Celebrations

Here it is already, the last day of April 2008, and many of us are gearing up for the festivities that take place this time of year. Weddings, birthdays, graduations, Mother's Day, Cinco de Mayo and more have many of us searching for that perfect gift, outfit, or dish for the occasion. Whether hosting or attending, we all want to make an impression and remember these special events fondly. Get started at http://www.less4luxury.com/ where you are sure to find something beautiful to wear at a great price.

If you are hosting a party, there is a delicious, healthy, refreshing dish that will delight all your guests who love seafood and mexican cuisine. This recipe will leave them wondering if you had the event catered...

Coconut Lime Alaskan Halibut Ceviche(recipe comes from Chef Liz Ozanich at McCormick & Kuleto’s in San Francisco)
1 pound fresh Alaskan halibut

1 1/2 lemons, zest and juice

1 1/2 limes, zest and juice1 ounce fish sauce (Vietnamese or Thai style)

1/2 bunch cilantro

1/2 ounce Chinese chili garlic paste

6 1/2 ounces canned coconut milk (unsweetned)

1 Tablespoon fresh grated ginger
Slice the halibut into small bite size slices. Whisk together all the rest of the ingredients and marinate for at least 4 hours in a non-reactive bowl in the refrigerator. Serve with plantain chips or tortilla chips.Courtesy of Amy Sherman's blog at Glam.com (see links for details)

Now for the perfect gift...something special to give that will be remembered. Decide on your budget and look for something that fits the occasion. For example gift certificates to ticket outlets make fabulous graduation, birthday, engagement and Mothers/Fathers day gifts. If you know that special someone's taste in music or favorite sport's team, you can take it one step further and buy the actual tickets. Online ticketbrokers offer great selections, often allowing you to purchase premium seats, even front row, in many cases. StubHub is a good source for this (see our links for details). If you are looking for that special something to bring as a gift for the host, check out the Putumayo Presents CD's. Not only will you give a a gift they will never forget but they can get the party started with their new tunes! Caution: Once you get started on this world music, you may never stop... Happy spring parties!

Better Late than Never

The latest CD by Tari LaCourt....Better Late than Never

Tari LaCourt: Lead Vocals

Paul Cotruvo: Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars

Danny Deshara: Acoustic Guitars

Mike Emerson: Keyboards, B3, Grand Piano

Tim Wagar: Bass

Paul Revelli: Drums

John Duarte: Percussion

Tom Poole: trumpet

Michael Peloquin: Saxophones, Harmonica

Nicci Welsh: Cello

Background vocals provided by: Leeann Christopherson, Calvin Tillery and Mz Dee.

Special Appearance by Tommy Castro

A little lady with a BIG voice, and can this artist sing the blues. Each cut on this album is rockin! Her range from pop to gospel will entertain over and over. My favorite was her version of Stormy Monday (live at Copia).

This girl sounded like she brought down the house!

The original song "Call It Stormy Monday (But Tuesday Is Just As Bad)", also known as "Call It Stormy Monday", or just "Stormy Monday", is a blues song written by T-Bone Walker and first recorded in 1947. Confusingly, it is also sometimes referred to as "Stormy Monday Blues", although that is actually the title of a different song, a #1 R&B hit recorded in 1942 by Earl Hines and Billy Eckstine; Walker titled his song as he did to avoid the name collision.

Arm Chair Traveling

With gas prices soring, it is making it difficult for many to afford trips these days. I am totally hooked on Huell Howser's "California Gold". I'm a fifth generation native Californian and I was amazed on the places that Huell visits right here in my state. It is mind blowing if you think about, how much we actually have right in our own back yards. One of my favorite's is when he found each of California's five corners. He also has the DVD's available....it definitely would be well worth getting. Here is the link to his site. http://www.calgold.com/.

But the one place on my list of "things I have to do before I die", (that Huell covered) is to go to San Ignacio Lagoon in Baja to have an encounter with the curious gray whales. http://www.starrsites.com/acsmb/

Move over Huell, I want your job.........LOL