The World Cancer Research Fund reported that if Americans were to cut the amount of sodium they consumed to the RDA (2,300mg), about one in six cases of stomach cancer would be prevented.

There are two main types of vegetable: starchy and nonstarchy.
Starchy vegetables include Acorn squash, Butternut squash, Corn, Green peas, Parsnip, Plantain, Potato, Pumpkin, Sweet potato and Yam. One serving of these vegetables usually contains 15 grams of carbohydrate, up to 3 grams of protein, up to 1 gram of fat and 80 calories.
Nonstarchy vegetables include Asparagus, Green beans, Beets, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Eggplant, Mushrooms, Onions, Peppers, Spinach and Tomatoes among others. Nonstarchy vegetables contain small amounts of carbohydrates and calories, but they pack an important nutritional punch. One serving of nonstarchy vegetables usually contains 5 grams of carbohydrate, 2 grams of protein, no fat and only 25 calories.

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Low levels of the mineral delay the body’s antioxidant defense making it more reactive to toxins. (This shortfall affects 80 percent of women over 40) But studies show by adding 2 cups of magnesium rich Epson salts to a bath and soaking for 12 minutes daily raises levels by 35 percent in 7 days.

To prevent swimmers ear,Place equal (50/50%) mixtures of plain rubbing alcohol and white distilled viniger in a dropper bottle. Place a few drops in each ear BEFORE and AFTER swimming. The alcohol dries the ear while the viniger prevents bacterial growth.This is preferred over ear plugs so you can hear while swimming if any emergencies are called.