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Update on Coffee Brewing

This news just has to be shared.  I actually lowered my cholesterol (the “bad” LDL) by 32 points since the beginning of May.  (See the story below on coffee brewing and cholesterol.  I had been brewing and drinking unfiltered coffee for years!).

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Liquid soap in plastic bottles is horrific for our environment

Liquid soaps in their little plastic bottles may seem convenient.  They don’t dribble their suds or coagulate in a soap dish. But they have at least two huge drawbacks.  Going back to the bar can solve a couple of big problems.

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Some coffee increases cholesterol

Who would have thought – how you brew coffee can increase your cholesterol.  Electric drip? Espresso? French press?  Which method is better?  Which pot is better? 

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Solo Dinners: Treat Yourself

Cereal for dinner?  No way.  You deserve a lovely meal.  Cooking for yourself has many advantages.

You can   1) eat what you really enjoy, without catering to other’s tastes,    2) save money, it’s cheaper than eating out or buying prepared foods,  

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Going to the hospital – ambulance vs. driving

 

Sometimes it’s better to take an ambulance to the hospital than have a friend drive you in an emergency.  It may sound scary and lonely, but it maybe better for you. Why?

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