Saturday, February 28, 2009
I know the posts TODAY are random......
But its the weekend and I thought you all in addition to the latest Lauren might like some other stuff!
TEN Healthiest FRUITS!
1) Apples
With only 80 calories and 0 grams of fat, it's tough to beat the all-around health boost an apple provides. The primary health benefit of apples is the 3 grams of fiber you get from each one, which carries you a long way toward the 20 grams you are supposed to get each day. High fiber diets have also been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, as well as clearer skin, so if you're looking for a fruit to start loading up on, look no further!
2) Bananas
The banana offers two primary health benefits: fiber (2 grams per banana) and the all-important nutrient of potassium. If you are at all interested in the healthy, proper functioning of your heart and muscles, potassium is something you do not want to skimp on. The easiest way to get it is to work bananas into your diet; say, one at breakfast, and one after supper. You'll be amazed at how much more energetic and healthy you feel after just a few days or weeks!
3) Blueberries
Besides tasting great as a topping or by themselves, blueberries offer the inestimable benefit of discouraging bladder infections by making it hard for bacteria to stick to the walls of your urinary tract. As if that weren't enough, blueberries offer another huge benefit to all you men out there. According to Men's Health, blueberries can boost your libido and sex drive by killing the free radicals that stop blood flow to that...ahem, special area of the body.
4) Apricots
At a mere 51 calories per three servings, apricots offer a potent infusion of beta-carotene, which your body happily converts to much-needed Vitamin A. Adding just one or two apricots to your daily diet will provide you with over 35 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin A. You can also count on apricots for 2 percent of your RDA of fiber.
5) Blackberries
Fruit lovers can get the 20-gram RDA of fiber from a number of different fruits if they so choose. But if you're the kind of person who wants to knock as much as possible out in one shot, blackberries are the way to go. A cup of blackberries delivers an instant 10-gram jolt of fiber, good for half your RDA. If you don't like how they taste alone (some feel they taste bittersweet), blackberries make excellent toppings for ice cream and taste great with many cereals.
6) Cherries
Tasty and rich in perillyl alcohol (a substance shown to reduce prostate cancer in animal tests), cherries are one of the most heart-healthy fruits you can eat. Their red color is a direct byproduct of the heart-protecting anthocyanins that cherries contain so much of, so if heart or prostate health is a concern, eat up!
7) Pomegranates
Pomegranates are somewhat less common than the fruits mentioned above, but the health benefits to be gained from them are extraordinary. In addition to helping stop harmful blood clots, Men's Health notes that pomegranates can increase blood flow from the heart by up to 30 percent. A National Academy of Sciences study also found that pomegranates slowed the growth of tumors and improved survival rates of mice. Other studies link pomegranate consumption to a reduced risk of breast cancer.
8) Oranges
Oranges pack a dual punch of citrus and anti-oxidants that every healthy person needs for optimal functioning. With 70 milligrams of Vitamin C and 40 milligrams of folic acid, oranges are one of nature's best immune system enhancers, which is why so many doctors advise drinking orange juice when you’re trying to beat a cold. The antioxidants come to the rescue of your beleaguered immune system, helping it to fight the illness or bug you are experiencing.
9) Purple (not green) grapes
Both green and purple grapes are tasty, but only the purple ones offer the vital nutrients your heart is crying out for. Just a small handful of purple grapes worked into your daily diet gives you anthocyanins, flavanoids, and resveratrol, all of which aid the heart in the task of pumping blood to your brain and other organs. If you have been feeling run down or just not as energetic as you would like to, purple grapes are a great, natural way to perk back up.
10) Mangoes
Another excellent fruit for the "I want it all in one shot" crowd is the mango. If you don't want to mix and match a half dozen fruits to get your RDA of Vitamin A, just eat a single mango. You'll also get 57 milligrams of Vitamin C to help ward off colds, bugs, and seasonal viruses. (If you've also added oranges to your diet, you'll be that much more protected against the germs of the coming winter months!)
I bolded my favorites, blackberries are soooooo good!
With only 80 calories and 0 grams of fat, it's tough to beat the all-around health boost an apple provides. The primary health benefit of apples is the 3 grams of fiber you get from each one, which carries you a long way toward the 20 grams you are supposed to get each day. High fiber diets have also been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke, as well as clearer skin, so if you're looking for a fruit to start loading up on, look no further!
2) Bananas
The banana offers two primary health benefits: fiber (2 grams per banana) and the all-important nutrient of potassium. If you are at all interested in the healthy, proper functioning of your heart and muscles, potassium is something you do not want to skimp on. The easiest way to get it is to work bananas into your diet; say, one at breakfast, and one after supper. You'll be amazed at how much more energetic and healthy you feel after just a few days or weeks!
3) Blueberries
Besides tasting great as a topping or by themselves, blueberries offer the inestimable benefit of discouraging bladder infections by making it hard for bacteria to stick to the walls of your urinary tract. As if that weren't enough, blueberries offer another huge benefit to all you men out there. According to Men's Health, blueberries can boost your libido and sex drive by killing the free radicals that stop blood flow to that...ahem, special area of the body.
4) Apricots
At a mere 51 calories per three servings, apricots offer a potent infusion of beta-carotene, which your body happily converts to much-needed Vitamin A. Adding just one or two apricots to your daily diet will provide you with over 35 percent of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin A. You can also count on apricots for 2 percent of your RDA of fiber.
5) Blackberries
Fruit lovers can get the 20-gram RDA of fiber from a number of different fruits if they so choose. But if you're the kind of person who wants to knock as much as possible out in one shot, blackberries are the way to go. A cup of blackberries delivers an instant 10-gram jolt of fiber, good for half your RDA. If you don't like how they taste alone (some feel they taste bittersweet), blackberries make excellent toppings for ice cream and taste great with many cereals.
6) Cherries
Tasty and rich in perillyl alcohol (a substance shown to reduce prostate cancer in animal tests), cherries are one of the most heart-healthy fruits you can eat. Their red color is a direct byproduct of the heart-protecting anthocyanins that cherries contain so much of, so if heart or prostate health is a concern, eat up!
7) Pomegranates
Pomegranates are somewhat less common than the fruits mentioned above, but the health benefits to be gained from them are extraordinary. In addition to helping stop harmful blood clots, Men's Health notes that pomegranates can increase blood flow from the heart by up to 30 percent. A National Academy of Sciences study also found that pomegranates slowed the growth of tumors and improved survival rates of mice. Other studies link pomegranate consumption to a reduced risk of breast cancer.
8) Oranges
Oranges pack a dual punch of citrus and anti-oxidants that every healthy person needs for optimal functioning. With 70 milligrams of Vitamin C and 40 milligrams of folic acid, oranges are one of nature's best immune system enhancers, which is why so many doctors advise drinking orange juice when you’re trying to beat a cold. The antioxidants come to the rescue of your beleaguered immune system, helping it to fight the illness or bug you are experiencing.
9) Purple (not green) grapes
Both green and purple grapes are tasty, but only the purple ones offer the vital nutrients your heart is crying out for. Just a small handful of purple grapes worked into your daily diet gives you anthocyanins, flavanoids, and resveratrol, all of which aid the heart in the task of pumping blood to your brain and other organs. If you have been feeling run down or just not as energetic as you would like to, purple grapes are a great, natural way to perk back up.
10) Mangoes
Another excellent fruit for the "I want it all in one shot" crowd is the mango. If you don't want to mix and match a half dozen fruits to get your RDA of Vitamin A, just eat a single mango. You'll also get 57 milligrams of Vitamin C to help ward off colds, bugs, and seasonal viruses. (If you've also added oranges to your diet, you'll be that much more protected against the germs of the coming winter months!)
I bolded my favorites, blackberries are soooooo good!
Lauren CONRAD'S book is about ready!
Lauren Conrad: From The Hills to the best-seller's list?
The MTV reality star's name tops the cover of her first novel, L.A. Candy, which hits shelves June 16.
Conrad's publishing debut is a fictional story about a 19-year-old girl named Jane Roberts who has not-so-subtle similarities to the author.
See photos of your favorite Hills stars before they were famous.
"Roberts can't wait to start living it up," the official book synopsis says. "She may be in L.A. for an internship, but Jane plans to play as hard as she works and has enlisted her BFF Scarlett to join in the fun."
In the novel, the two main characters are approached by a producer who wants them to be on a reality version of Sexy and the City.
Take a look back at some of the biggest scandeals on The Hills.
The book is about "what it's like to come of age in Hollywood while starring in a reality TV show, written by a girl who has experienced it all firsthand," the synopsis says.
The MTV reality star's name tops the cover of her first novel, L.A. Candy, which hits shelves June 16.
Conrad's publishing debut is a fictional story about a 19-year-old girl named Jane Roberts who has not-so-subtle similarities to the author.
See photos of your favorite Hills stars before they were famous.
"Roberts can't wait to start living it up," the official book synopsis says. "She may be in L.A. for an internship, but Jane plans to play as hard as she works and has enlisted her BFF Scarlett to join in the fun."
In the novel, the two main characters are approached by a producer who wants them to be on a reality version of Sexy and the City.
Take a look back at some of the biggest scandeals on The Hills.
The book is about "what it's like to come of age in Hollywood while starring in a reality TV show, written by a girl who has experienced it all firsthand," the synopsis says.
Sounds like a biography wonder if there will be any juicy dirt in it!
Honor MARIE Alba still PRECIOUS!
What a cute baby! Jessica looks terrible in the rolled up and ripped jeans!
Open Letter to Rihanna
Dear Rihanna,
I felt very sorry for you when I heard about and saw the picture of how Chris Brown abused you. I felt sorry that someone that close to you had done something so awful to you. Many of my readers felt the same.
I heard today that you got back with Chris Brown.
This saddens me more than the fact he abused you. It saddens me that someone so talented musically has such low self esteem and self worth that you have CHOSEN to go back to your abuser.
I would hope that you could look at that picture of your broken and bruised face and not go back.
I would hope that you would have helped prosecute him to the full extent of the law.
It looks like neither of those things can happen.
I wish that you would think of Nicole Brown Simpson and what ulimately happened to her by staying close with an abuser. Chris Brown won't change, abusers don't change.
I do hope you will not meet the same fate as Nicole and many others like her who die every year at the hand's of their boyfriend or husband always assuming its something they did to set him off, they can change him, he's sorry, etc. - IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT AND NO HE WON'T CHANGE!
It might be next week or next month or a year from now but it will happen again and maybe next time it just won't be bruises or chipped teeth, it will be your life.
I feel so sorry for you and I hope you eventually have the courage to walk away from this abuser.
CRS
I felt very sorry for you when I heard about and saw the picture of how Chris Brown abused you. I felt sorry that someone that close to you had done something so awful to you. Many of my readers felt the same.
I heard today that you got back with Chris Brown.
This saddens me more than the fact he abused you. It saddens me that someone so talented musically has such low self esteem and self worth that you have CHOSEN to go back to your abuser.
I would hope that you could look at that picture of your broken and bruised face and not go back.
I would hope that you would have helped prosecute him to the full extent of the law.
It looks like neither of those things can happen.
I wish that you would think of Nicole Brown Simpson and what ulimately happened to her by staying close with an abuser. Chris Brown won't change, abusers don't change.
I do hope you will not meet the same fate as Nicole and many others like her who die every year at the hand's of their boyfriend or husband always assuming its something they did to set him off, they can change him, he's sorry, etc. - IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT AND NO HE WON'T CHANGE!
It might be next week or next month or a year from now but it will happen again and maybe next time it just won't be bruises or chipped teeth, it will be your life.
I feel so sorry for you and I hope you eventually have the courage to walk away from this abuser.
CRS
Friday, February 27, 2009
Jason WAHLER calls off engagement!
Jason Wahler, 22, and USC student Katja Decker-Sadowski, 21, have called off their engagement. “I have decided to end my engagement, and it’s an amicable split,” Jason told UsMagazine.com. He explained that “We agreed we are both just too young to be considering getting married right now.” No surprise there. Lauren Conrad tried to tell him as much.
The relationship is very much over as Jason is reportedly shopping around a dating reality show called Jason and the Cougars. That sounds unwatchable.
Thats the best thing that will ever happen to that girl!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Let me get this STRAIGHT.....Jennifer ANISTON is copying LAUREN CONRAD?
Jennifer at the Oscars, Lauren at an earlier event. The hair does look pretty much the same!
Lauren CONRAD officially says Season 5 is the END for MTV'S the HILLS!
“I think there was a time when I let a guy, if not several guys, walk all over me — which I would never let happen now,” she tells Seventeen magazine for its April issue. “I’ve grown to realize you can’t allow yourself to be a victim.”
Unlike her past romances with Brody Jenner and Jason Wahler, Conrad has kept her current relationship with actor Kyle Howard away from the cameras. In fact, the fashion designer won’t even officially call him her boyfriend. “He’s a friend,” she tells the magazine. “I’m a fan of labels, but girlfriend doesn’t always look good on me. Ha!”
MTV star is a label she won’t have for much longer: Conrad tells Seventeen the show’s upcoming fifth season (season 4 bonus episodes will premiere in March) will be her last.
“My biggest thing with the show was that I wanted to walk away from it while it’s still a great thing,” she explains. “I always want to remember it that way. I gave MTV a deadline and said, ‘This is as long as I can do it and stay sane.’ ”
Well, we have heard this before but I do tend to think this is it, the patchup with Heidi probably says this will be it. You know mtv has to put a ribbon on it. I bet they end with Lauren and Heidi back friends, everything wonderful and Lauren STARTING her own line of clothes.
Unlike her past romances with Brody Jenner and Jason Wahler, Conrad has kept her current relationship with actor Kyle Howard away from the cameras. In fact, the fashion designer won’t even officially call him her boyfriend. “He’s a friend,” she tells the magazine. “I’m a fan of labels, but girlfriend doesn’t always look good on me. Ha!”
MTV star is a label she won’t have for much longer: Conrad tells Seventeen the show’s upcoming fifth season (season 4 bonus episodes will premiere in March) will be her last.
“My biggest thing with the show was that I wanted to walk away from it while it’s still a great thing,” she explains. “I always want to remember it that way. I gave MTV a deadline and said, ‘This is as long as I can do it and stay sane.’ ”
Well, we have heard this before but I do tend to think this is it, the patchup with Heidi probably says this will be it. You know mtv has to put a ribbon on it. I bet they end with Lauren and Heidi back friends, everything wonderful and Lauren STARTING her own line of clothes.
Paris HILTON takes DOUG Reinhardt to JAPAN! But their not dating right?
Desperate + Desperate = Hollywood Couple! Paris really dates losers. Lets Benji Madden, loser. Rick Saloman, loser. Nick Carter, loser. Doug, loser. How sad!
I wonder if Paris is going to show up on the Hills?
If you forgot its Ash Wednesday!
So go to church! And if you do go, here are a few crazy ideas based on my observations today:
1. Be on time
2. Its not time to reorganize your purse
3. Turn off the BLACKBERRY!
1. Be on time
2. Its not time to reorganize your purse
3. Turn off the BLACKBERRY!
Rachel BILSON out with her MOM!
The thing I like about her is she seems well adjusted, hangin with mom, drives a normal car, isn't a papparazzi whore......
Miss Conrad met up with ex-roomie/co-star Audrina Patridge to film footage for an upcoming episode of their hit MTV reality show at Crustacean Euro!!
Imagine that, Audrina has the rack front and center!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Paris HILTON says she is NOT dating Doug REINHARDT but we all know that does not mean she's not DOIN him!
Despite the rumors, Paris Hilton is not dating Doug Reinhardt from The Hills! Last week E! reported that Doug and Paris spent Valentine’s Day together, and he even gave her a gift to celebrate. That alleged gift was an Andy Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe. The two had also been seen hanging out at Paris’ pad to celebrate her birthday. But don’t believe the story!
Because according to Paris herself, she’s still single. Hollyscoop.com spoke to Paris exclusively at Haven: An Evening of Fashion, and she squashed those rumors right away. We asked her where Doug was, and she not only told us, “I don’t know,” but added, “We’re just friends.”So that made us wonder….maybe she was holding out in case there was another chance with her ex Benji Madden. But Paris played it cool when we asked if the two were still friends, saying, “Of course, we’re like best friends. We’ll always be close.”As to whether Paris thinks they’ll be getting back together, she replied simply, “No.”Oh well! There goes that! We kind of liked Paris and Benji together. But good thing she’s not linked to Doug like the rumors suggested, because we think she can do a little better! Doug is one step away from the playboy serial dater Brody Jenner has become!
That Paris is one classy lady! NOT!
Because according to Paris herself, she’s still single. Hollyscoop.com spoke to Paris exclusively at Haven: An Evening of Fashion, and she squashed those rumors right away. We asked her where Doug was, and she not only told us, “I don’t know,” but added, “We’re just friends.”So that made us wonder….maybe she was holding out in case there was another chance with her ex Benji Madden. But Paris played it cool when we asked if the two were still friends, saying, “Of course, we’re like best friends. We’ll always be close.”As to whether Paris thinks they’ll be getting back together, she replied simply, “No.”Oh well! There goes that! We kind of liked Paris and Benji together. But good thing she’s not linked to Doug like the rumors suggested, because we think she can do a little better! Doug is one step away from the playboy serial dater Brody Jenner has become!
That Paris is one classy lady! NOT!
If you see the AD up top for MOM LIFE with Jen and BARB...
Its actually worth a click, its kind of interesting. Just FYI!
Whitney PORT in TORONTO!
The huge coat, the short dress, it just doesn't make much sense now does it!
Hey Audrina Patridge, you run with DRUGGIE'S eventually you get ROBBED!
From Audrina's blog:
I had a really rough day today - I got home late last night and realized that my house had been robbed. It was pretty devastating!
I spent most of the morning filling out police reports and going through the house room by room making lists of everything that had been taken. Most of the items are replaceable, but they took off with a few very sentimental things too. Definitely not a good way to start the week.
I’m going to be posting shortly surveillance footage of the intruders with pretty clear shots of their faces.
Seriously is anyone surprised with the crowd she hangs out with that this happened?
I had a really rough day today - I got home late last night and realized that my house had been robbed. It was pretty devastating!
I spent most of the morning filling out police reports and going through the house room by room making lists of everything that had been taken. Most of the items are replaceable, but they took off with a few very sentimental things too. Definitely not a good way to start the week.
I’m going to be posting shortly surveillance footage of the intruders with pretty clear shots of their faces.
Seriously is anyone surprised with the crowd she hangs out with that this happened?
Hills SEASON 5 PREVIEW!!
Click the pic to watch!
Lauren is listening to quacks now and Heidi gives a performance at the end of the clip not unlike you might see in a Lifetime movie. Seriously, if Lauren takes Heidi back and I don't care if the show is fake, that is just weak!
Lauren Conrad out YESTERDAY 2/23/2009 at her TALENT AGENCY!
Lauren really needs to find some flattering jeans. I am glad to see she is taking my advice and taking better care of her eyes.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Vanessa HUDGENS and Zac EFRON at the 2009 OSCARS!
She looks fabulous, you can see how she should look on a daily basis with just a little effort! Don't love the slick hair on Zac.
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