Sunday, January 11, 2009

The New Mood Booster

Turn your thoughts into a race - it can lift the blues in minutes, says a Princeton University Psychologist.
Apparently speed thinking even negative thoughts can still improve your mood.

Researchers say rapid thinking may release feel-good neurotransmitters, or it could just be a helpful distraction.

(Prevention magazine, February 2009)

Storing Foods in the Fridge

Keep your most perishable items toward the back of the refrigerator, where it is consistently cool - unlike the oft-opened fridge door

Washing Produce

The kitchen sink is often the dirtiest place in the kitchen, so never place food directly in the sink.
Use a colander to wash fruit or veggies