6 Fashionable Women’s Hoodies

By August Gertz

Just a few years ago, hoodies were assigned solely to young boys and girls (and Rocky), but today they’re a fashion staple for grown women who want to dress casually or exercise in style.

Hoodies come in all sorts of colors, fabrics and sizes, and can be worn with anything from yoga pants to a pair of jeans.

What are women’s hoodies?

Just in case you’re not familiar with the term, women’s hoodies are essentially sweaters with a hood, which you can use to cover your head. And although that sounds simple enough, there are plenty of unique styles and sizes for you to choose from.

Here now, are six different women’s hoodies selections - one of which is bound to be perfect for you.

Women’s hoodies #1
Sleeveless hoodie
Whether you’re about to head out for a swim at the beach or want to go for a jog in the park, a sleeveless hoodie will keep you warm enough without making you feel too hot.

With or without a zipper, this hoodie makes the perfect addition to almost any casual outfit. For a unique look, wear it over a long-sleeve shirt.

Where to find it: AmericaApparel.net

Women’s hoodies #2
Zipper hoodie
Zipper hoodies are incredibly popular because most women not only prefer to remove their tops without messing up their hair, but they also prefer to leave the sweater unzipped while wearing it.

The zipper hoodie is great for those days when you’re not quite sure what the weather will be like as the day progresses. And if you’re heading to a yoga class in the morning, zipper hoodies provide an easy solution to what you’re going to wear to get there.

Where to find it: LuluLemon.com

Women’s hoodies #3
Crop top hoodie
One of the sexiest tops created in recent years, the crop top hoodie can make your waist look slimmer and your breasts look bigger in an instant.

Mostly worn to cover the arms in chillier weather, this short top can be bought without a zipper and even in short sleeves. Great for summer night campfires or as a cover up when you’re feeling a little “nippy,” if you know what I mean.

Where to find it: LuluLemon.com

Women’s hoodies #4
Short sleeve hoodie
The short-sleeve hoodie is perfect for those days when you’re still at the beach during sunset and that cool breeze is starting to feel a tad cooler. Sexy and smart, this hoodie provides just enough cover up to keep you warm.

Although the short sleeves don’t give you full coverage for optimal warmth, this hoodie can still offer plenty of heat in the form of style. As well, on those breezy evenings that don’t exactly call for a coat, this hoodie will keep you covered where you need it most.

Where to find it: Overstock.com

Women’s hoodies #5
Sweater hoodie
Loose fitting and comfortable, the sweater hoodie can be worn on cool summer nights or on those days when you’re feeling crampy and bloated. It’s a perfect addition to any casual outfit.

And if you want to go the yuppie route, place the sweater over your shoulders and tie the sleeves at your chest. That way, if you ate too much at the family picnic, this sweater will keep others from seeing your paunchy tummy.


Where to find it: VictoriasSecret.com

Women’s hoodies #6
V-neck hoodie
Comfortable and sexy at the same time, a V-neck hoodie looks awesome when you use the hood because it creates an open space on either side of your face and shows off your neck.

Loose and versatile, this sweater can be worn over a T-shirt or tank top, and makes a great addition to your wardrobe, no matter the season.

Where to find it: VictoriasSecret.com



Stylish women’s hoodies

When it comes to great sweaters, women’s hoodies list right up there with V-neck sweaters and cashmere. So whether it’s a cool summer night or a fall day, slip on one of your hoodies and enjoy the comfort and compliments.

8 Foods For Healthy Skin

By Meredith Thompson

There’s no doubt that nature provides a wealth of nutritious foods to help you stave off infections and live a healthy life. But what about the specific foods that can help you avoid a visit to a plastic surgeon?

It may sound impossible but there are actually foods that help rejuvenate your face and keep it looking youthful and vibrant, and healthy skin is where it’s at. All you have to do, and this is the fun part, is eat them.

So start fighting off the wrinkles and start feeling and looking younger in no time, with the help of these fantastic foods. Healthy skin is just a simple diet away.

Healthy skin food #1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain lycopene; a powerful antioxidant that repairs damaged skin cells and premature aging cause by your hanging out in the sun for way too long.

Of course, this isn’t to insinuate that you can worship the sun and eat tomatoes and be fine; you need to start avoiding the sun and eating tomatoes more often.

How to eat them: Tomatoes are one of the only fruits (or vegetables, depending on how you look at it) that increase their natural chemicals upon being stewed or cooked, so you can enjoy a good tomato sauce or add them to your favorite salads for a dose of the good stuff.

Healthy skin food #2
Seafood
The goodness of fish has been touted for years and the news just keeps getting better and better. Selenium, which is known to fight off damage caused by sunburn, is found in yummy seafood such as halibut and oysters.

If that weren’t great enough, fattier fish (and don’t worry, it’s the good kind of fat) like salmon and tuna, contain Omega-3 fats , which are known to reduce inflammation and soften skin.

How to eat it: If you’re not a big fan of raw oysters, grill or bake some halibut or salmon by creating a rub. First, pour some olive oil and lemon into a bowl. Dip your fingers into it and rub the liquid onto the flesh side of the fish. Then pour some pepper, parsley and garlic powder into another bowl. Scoop some up with your fingers and rub it on the fish. Bake the fish at 375º for about 15 to 20 minutes.

Healthy skin food #3
Olive Oil
Packed with monounsaturated fat, olive oil, eaten raw, helps your skin to not only remain touchably soft; it also helps your skin maintain its natural oils.

The best of all the olive oils on the market is extra virgin olive oil, because it is rich in antioxidants and oleic acid. Olive oil also contains squalene, which is believed to help repair and rejuvenate skin’s texture.

How to eat it: Drizzle olive oil onto salads and vegetables, but do not cook with it, as it will not retain all its nutritive value.

Healthy skin food #4
Avocados
Not only is this fruit loaded with monounsaturated fats, it also contains plenty of fiber, vitamins B6, C, and E, potassium, magnesium and folate.

Eaten in moderation, avocados can help to keep your skin looking young and replenish it, whether you decide to eat it or mash it and apply it directly to your face.

How to eat it: Make a great guacamole by mixing one avocado with a diced tomato, two teaspoons of olive oil, a teaspoon of fresh cilantro, and a finely chopped small onion.

Healthy skin food #5
Berries
All berries contain a high amount of vitamin C, a necessity for collagen production (collagen keeps your muscles and skin tight and reduces the chances of developing fine lines).

Another fantastic trait of berries, besides the fact that they taste so awesome, is their ability to reduce inflammation.

How to eat them: Throw some berries and yogurt into a blender and whip yourself up a smoothie or add some berries to your morning cereal.

Healthy skin food #6
Almonds
One ounce of almonds provides you with half of your daily recommended vitamin E to fight off free radicals (as bad as they sound, free radicals destroy your body’s naturally produced elastin, which causes wrinkles).

Almond skins also contain an antioxidant known as flavonoids, which protect cells from damage – namely skin cells.

How to eat them: You can snack on a handful of almonds or add them to yogurt or frozen yogurt for a crunchy treat.

Healthy skin food #7
Carrots
Carrots are chock full of beta-carotene, the most active form of carotenoids; a plant substance that forms vitamin A. The vitamin A, in turn, helps prevent the skin and eyes from getting dry.

And because of their high mineral content, carrots also lend themselves to healthier skin, hair and nails. But beware – consuming too many carrots will, indeed, turn your skin orange.

How to eat them: Carrots may be enjoyed raw on their own (baby carrots taste sweeter than the larger variety), you can add them to salads, or even opt to juice them.

Healthy skin food #8
Ground flaxseed
Flaxseed will not have any skin healing properties unless they are ground, so you need to make sure that if you decide to purchase them, that they are already ground.

Ground flaxseed is full of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support skin health and increase energy.

How to eat it: Sprinkle some onto your cereal or add it to your salads.

Keep your healthy skin

Getting old is inevitable, no doubt, but if you take care of your skin by staying out of the sun, using an SPF when you do end up in it, and eating a healthy diet that promotes better skin, you’ll be looking 20-ish well into your 40s.

Kim Kardashian at Jet Nightclub

Kim Kardashian at Jet Nightclub.

Business Women Networking Successfully

By Jennifer Towers

Networking is a key word that you will be hearing throughout your entire career. Chances are you do it now, even though you may not realize that you’re even doing it.

Growing up, no one ever told me how important it would be to make connections early on in my life in order to further my career prospects and even improve my social life. I was more or less anti-social throughout my time at university (thanks to a possessive boyfriend) and made zero friendships, which left me without any help when it came time to get a job.

If that weren’t bad enough, I didn’t know who to turn to if I needed a lawyer, a doctor, an accountant… I had no help. Luckily, I managed to land a great job on my own merits and slowly began to make connections.

Business women networking is important

In order to be successful, you need to call on the help of others and networking can help you further your career and get up that ladder more quickly.

How you go about networking, however, can make all the difference. There are unwritten rules you must follow and subtle ways to make your approach without seeming like an opportunist.

Rules of networking

Business women networking tips #1
Get their business cards
Whenever you are at a seminar, or the like, and meet someone who might be able to help you (and that you can, in turn, help as well) get their business card and make sure to remember key points of your conversation. For instance, if the person you spoke with mentions how hard it is raising two kids and working, keep that in mind for the next time you contact them.

Business women networking tips #2
Sell them on you
Instead of talking about how they might be able to help you, your mission should be to let them in on what a great asset you can be to their business. Most people prefer to receive rather than give, so by illustrating what you can offer, their giving back will seem more like second nature.

Business women networking tips #3
Don’t talk forever
When you meet a potential contact, don’t spend the whole evening with them. Your objective should be to introduce yourself and speak with them just long enough for them to remember you and for you to make your exit on a high note. The last thing you want is to annoy anyone and have them discard your business card.

There are other people around and not only should you try to make other contacts, but they probably want to get conversations going with other people as well.

Business women networking tips #4
Give your business card
Carry your business card everywhere you go because you never know when an opportunity will present itself. And when you give it to someone, give them a moment to look at it and take in what it says and who you are. If necessary, write something on it about what you’ve discussed, that way they’ll know that you don’t hand your card off to just anyone.

Business women networking tips #5
Store the information
Once you get home or to work, make sure to place the information in a localized area (Palm, Blackberry, online contacts list, etc.) in order to have everything you need at the drop of a hat. Include things about the person that will help you remember who they are and feel free to jot down things about your last conversation to demonstrate that they were memorable when you recount a past conversation.

Business women networking tips #6
Call just to say hi
If you call someone only when you need something, they won’t like it. But if you call about once every two weeks to see how they’re doing and ask about the kids, when it comes time to ask about a favor, they won’t be as defensive or insulted because you dedicated some time to developing a relationship first.

Business women networking tips #7
Ask for help with a compliment
If you need an accountant’s help but don’t want to leave one of your limbs with the secretary once the job is completed, calling up one of your “buddies” for assistance is ideal. Starting out with “I need some advice about a money situation and I thought who better to call than Dan…” will serve to make him feel like a star and you less needy about the whole situation.

Business women networking tips #8
Show appreciation for any help
If Dan managed to help you clear up the accounting problem in no time, show him your appreciation by sending him a box of chocolates or even a pizza with a thank you note. Everyone likes to be appreciated and if you make a public display of it, it only helps his ego and you… the next time you need a favor.

Business women networking

When it comes to making connections, you need to understand that nothing is free. You need to be consistent in showing your appreciation and ensure that every individual feels like an individual and not a number in your presence.

That is the key to being a successful networker: Keep the lines of communication open and make ‘em feel like celebrities.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez Vital Stats
Birth Name: Jennifer Lynn Lopez
Birth Date: July 24, 1970
Birth Place: Bronx, New York
Height: 5’6”
Romantic Link: Marc Anthony

Jennifer Lopez Interesting Facts
Jennifer Lopez took singing and dancing lessons from age 5.

Jennifer Lopez is the first singer to have a music album (J.Lo) and a movie (The Wedding Planer) hit No. 1 in the same week.


Jennifer Lopez Biography
Born on July 24, 1970, and raised in Bronx, New York, with her sisters Leslie and Lynda, Jennifer Lopez knew she was destined for fame at an early age.

With the encouragement of her schoolteacher mother Guadalupe and her computer operator father David, Jennifer set off on her path to stardom when she was only 7 years old. Off to a good start, Jennifer and her dance school classmates went on a tour of New York.

Jennifer Lopez in In Living Color

By the time she was 16, Jennifer got a bit part in the film My Little Girl, which starred Mary Stuart Masterson.

When Jennifer was 19, she heard about a dance scholarship being offered in Manhattan and decided to drop out of Baruch College after only one semester, and began taking full-time dance courses, working in a legal office and dancing in nightclubs in Manhattan in the evenings.

Jennifer’s first dance gigs included rap videos, and she even landed a spot as a dancer at the American Music Awards. But it wasn’t until after she was rejected twice that Jennifer was accepted as a “Fly Girl” dancer on the hit comedy skit show In Living Color.

Jennifer Lopez dances for Janet Jackson

After a couple of seasons with In Living Color, Jennifer landed a role as one of Janet Jackson’s dancers and even appeared in the video “That’s The Way Love Goes” in 1993.

But while Jennifer was contracted to go on tour with Janet and her crew, she asked if she could be let off of her contractual obligations so that she could pursue a career in acting. Janet’s people took no issue with it and Jennifer was off and running to pursue her dream.

After a few TV gigs, none of which were long-lived, Jennifer finally got her big movie role when she starred opposite Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson in 1995’s Money Train.

While Jennifer’s role was a significant one, most people did not take notice of the Puerto Rican beauty, nor did they when she landed a part opposite Robin Williams in 1996’s Jack. It wasn’t until she played a famous singer that the public would take notice of Miss Lopez.

Jennifer Lopez becomes Selena

In 1997, Jennifer played slain Tejano singer Selena, in the movie of the same name, and Jennifer Lopez finally became a household name. That same year, Jennifer also starred in Anaconda, U Turn and Blood and Wine, but those film roles paled in comparison.

It was also in 1997, that Jennifer married waiter and model Ojani Noa; the two divorced only eight months later.

In 1998, Jennifer had begun dating Diddy and starred opposite George Clooney in the very sexy film, Out of Sight; the film was praised by critics and audiences alike, and it became clear that Jennifer was becoming box office gold.

Lopez releases On the 6

But acting would not be the only talent that Jennifer possessed; by 1999, Lopez released her debut album, On the 6, and it wasn’t long before it hit triple-platinum status.

In 2000, Jennifer opted to star in a darker film called The Cell, in which her character would go into a comatose state in order to get into the mind of a serial killer. The movie would not be well-received by audiences, but critics praised the creativity of the film.

Lopez is the Wedding Planner

In 2001, after a highly publicized break up from Diddy, Jennifer Lopez made history when she was the first ever Hollywood star to have a film and album debut at No. 1 in the same week. Her movie, The Wedding Planner, with costar Matthew McConnaughey, was tops at the box office, and her sophomore album J.Lo, was at the top of the Billboard charts.

Although her next film that year, Angel Eyes, would not do as well, Jennifer’s album was certified four times platinum and the nickname J.Lo would become a mainstay.

Lopez becomes Bennifer

Only seven months after her break up from Diddy, Jennifer married backup dancer Cris Judd in September 2001. Her second marriage ended after only 10 months.

In 2002, while Jennifer was busy releasing Maid in Manhattan, she met and began dating her Gigli co-star, Ben Affleck, and the two would adopt the name Bennifer, and become the most talked about celebrity couple in the media.

Jennifer released her fourth album, This Is Me… Then, which was certified two times platinum and her first hit single, “Jenny From the Block,” featured a slick-haired Ben Affleck.

By November of that year, the two had become engaged, but their wedding would never come to fruition and they broke up by January 2004. By that time, Gigli had come and gone (it was released in 2003), and was panned by critics and the four people who opted to see it.

Lopez marries Marc Anthony

By June 2004, Jennifer was married to singer Marc Anthony, and began shying away from the media spotlight.

In 2005, Jennifer released her fifth album, Rebirth, without much fanfare, although it was certified platinum. That same year, Jennifer also starred in Monster-in-Law, alongside Jane Fonda, and An Unfinished Life with Robert Redford.

Jennifer Lopez in Bordertown

By the time 2006 rolled around, Jennifer had all but faded from the spotlight. She took on a less big-budget role in the film El Cantante, in which she stars alongside her husband and is credited as producer, and remained low-key, appearing with her husband wherever she went.

In 2007, starred in Bordertown with Robert Redford, and Bridge and Tunnel, and released her first all-Spanish album, Como Ama Una Mujer, perhaps due to the influence of her husband.

After sales of her Spanish album tanked, Lopez released Brave also in 2007, and headlined a tour with her husband. And although the couple denies that they are are pregnant with their first child, Lopez’s baby bump is growing by the day.

Resource:
IMDb.com - Jennifer Lopez

Sexy Shoes For The Bedroom

By Ellen Shear

There are shoes you pay an arm and a leg for because they are just so gorgeous that you’re willing to sacrifice limbs for them. Then there are sexy shoes for the bedroom – shoes that are so beautiful yet just aren’t realistic for everyday life.

I own about six pairs of shoes that have never seen the light of day. They are used only for those evening when I’m feeling a little hot and bothered, and want to give my legs that extra boost of sexiness that only 6-inch heels could provide.

Such sexy shoes would begin hurting my feet in about 30 minutes if I were walking around in them, but for the bedroom, where walking is not high on my list of priorities, these sexy shoes are the perfect addition to my sinful lingerie.

So which shoes are they? Well, they vary greatly. If you’re a wild one in the bedroom, then your shoes should reflect that. If you’re more demure, then again, the shoes you wear will indicate what you’re like. And if you’re a bit of everything, then there may be a few pairs that you would enjoy sporting tonight.

Here, now, are some sexy shoes you might to put on your charge card very soon.

Marabou Bedroom Slipper
These sexy shoes slide on easily and can be removed in a flash. The Marabou Bedroom Slipper resembles the old-school style of seduction and when you put these on, there will be no doubt in your man’s head what you’re up to.

With a clear, 5-inch heel and feathers on the front, you will feel sexy putting them on, and he’ll get incredibly turned on watching you move.

Spike Knee-High Boots
Although you might look at these boots and wonder if you’ll have to cut them off after you get your sweat on in bed, keep in mind that they actually have a zipper and will look that much sexier going on and coming off. (Ever tried to put zipperless spandex knee-high boots on? Not the sexiest image.)

These ultra-sexy boots contain a 5-inch heel with a stretch patent so that even if you have thicker calves, they’ll still complement your shape.

So if you want to unleash your inner bad girl, these boots will tell him everything you want him to know without your having to say a word.

Peep-Toe Pumps
Jessica Rabbit was the queen of peep-toe pumps and now you can do it like they do in animation. The appeal these sexy shoes add to any foot is immeasurable simply because they’ve been used in fantasies for so long that men instantly melt when they see them.

With a 6-inch heel and vinyl finish, you can slip them on, lie in bed and find out what it’s like to spend a night in a cartoon woman’s shoes.

Ballerina Shoe
While most tie-up-the-leg shoes look great with a hot skirt, clear heels should definitely maintain their spot in strip joints and bedrooms, and nowhere else. So while these sexy shoes will make your leg look great, they should be restricted to his eyes only.

Another 5-incher (that almost sounds dirty), these tie-up heels will flatter your leg and can easily serve to be the only thing you’re wearing when he walks in the room. The tie up ribbon is available in black, pink, blue, and red.

Beaded sandals
Let him think you’re an Egyptian princess when you don these beautiful sexy shoes, complete with an anklace (like a necklace, but for the ankles).

This regal pair of sandals with a 4.5-inch heel will look just as great on out on the town as they will when your legs are in the air and you’re on your back. Yes, I permit you to give these shoes multiple duties, just make sure you don’t get any serious gunk on the bottoms.

Wearing sexy shoes to bed

While slippers are fine for those days when your feet are sore and you just want to watch Grey’s Anatomy and call it a night, seduction requires a little work. And with the aforementioned sexy shoes, it sounds like your feet will be doing all the work for you.

Good night.

Top 10 Healthy Breads

By Renee Carter

Although bread has gotten a bad rap of late, there are some awesome tasting and good-for-you breads on the market that you’re not paying attention to simply because the low-carb craze still hasn’t been completely curbed.

But carbs are necessary for a healthy diet and lifestyle, and by incorporating healthy breads into your diet, you will be able to create easy meals (enter the sandwich) without having to turn on the stove every time.

But be careful with bread in general. Even the healthiest of breads should be consumed in moderation; otherwise, your pancreas will grow to three times its normal size and most breads contains more calories than your body knows what to do with. And it’s not as though we’re working the farm all day long and need so many calories.

That said, here are the top 10 healthy breads on the market, and all can be found at high end health food stores or even in your grocer’s market.

Healthy breads #10
Pumpernickel
Originating in Germany, pumpernickel is a type of sourdough bread and its main ingredients include rye flour and rye meal, as well as molasses, which is what gives it its dark, intense color.

Although they’re not very easy to find in typical grocery stores the United States, if you do find them, note that they are rounded.

Calories: 80 per slice
Ingredients to look for: rye flour, rye meal flour, water, molasses, cornmeal, unsweetened cocoa, coffee, salt, dry yeast, wheat gluten, caraway seeds

Healthy breads #9
Flaxseed
High in good fats like omega-3 and alpha-linolenic acid, flaxseed can help to reduce arthritic pain and the chances of developing heart disease. If you opt for bread containing flaxseed, ensure that it is ground into the bread so that your body is able to absorb the omega-3 benefits.

Calories: 160 per slice
Ingredients to look for: whole rye, mountain spring water, whole wheat, flaxseed, yeast, sea salt

Healthy breads #8
Hemp bread
THC, a compound used to make cannabis, is not found in hemp bread, so you don’t have to worry about testing positive for drugs should you consume it. Hemp itself is very high in protein and omega-3 fat, and is quite beneficial to the body.

Calories: 90 per slice
Ingredients to look for: Stoneground whole wheat flour, unbleached wheat flour, flaxseed, hempseed flour, raw pumpkin seeds, oat fiber, water, sesame seeds, raw sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, hulled millet, shelled hempseed, unrefined sea salt.

Healthy breads #7
Crispbreads
Crispbreads, like Ryvita, are crunchy, hearty, nutty tasting snacks that you can put anything on. Rather than opting for topped crackers, put some smoked salmon and light cream cheese on a crispbread and keep your diet in check.

Calories: 25 per slice
Ingredients to look for: whole grain rye, salt

Healthy breads #6
High-fiber walnut bread
Breads fortified with fiber are always a good thing (fortified is not the same thing as enriched – see below), and when you add heart healthy walnuts to the mix, you’ve got yourself a tasty and satisfying situation.

Walnuts are low in saturated fats and high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which help lower bad cholesterol in the body.

Calories: 100 per slice
Ingredients to look for: whole wheat flour, rye flour (or meal), walnuts, salt

Healthy breads #5
Oat bread
Oats contain flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants that help protect cells from the process of oxidation. That’s why oatmeal is touted as part of a healthy breakfast, but now you can opt to enjoy oat bread instead.

Calories: 110 per slice
Ingredients to look for: wholemeal flour, oatmeal, milk, water, olive oil, molasses, yeast

Healthy breads #4
Manna bread
A grain bread slowly baked at low temperatures, manna bread can be found in your grocer’s refrigerator and is rich in flavor.

With a naturally sweet flavor and rich texture, the reason manna bread tastes so amazing is due to the breakdown of complex carbs and gluten into simple sugars, which your body can digest more easily.

Calories: 80 per slice
Ingredients to look for: sprouted organic whole wheat kernels, filtered water

Healthy breads #3
Stone milled
If you’re not a big fan of crunchy wheat in your bread, then stone-milled bread is not for you. But for those of you who enjoy the natural taste and filling effect of grains, stone-milled bread makes an interesting addition to sandwiches.

Calories: 80 per slice
Ingredients to look for: unbleached flour (wheat flour, malted barley flour), water, rye, caraway seeds, salt

Healthy breads #2
100% whole wheat
When you see the word “wheat” without the word “whole,” put the bread down and step away from it. Wheat bread can be made using both whole wheat and white flour, and the bread could even be made with enriched flour, which isn’t good for you at all.

Calories: 100 per slice
Ingredients to look for: Whole wheat flour, water, flax, honey, yeast, salt

Healthy breads #1
100% whole grain
If the packaging has “100% whole grain” on it, you can be certain that the whole-grain flour will list before refined flour on the ingredient list (although you should probably avoid “refined” or “enriched” ingredients altogether -- see end of article). When buying whole-grain bread, however, keep an eye out for sodium – many whole grain breads tend to be high in it.

Another great thing about whole grain breads is that they tend to have a lower GI, or glycemic index, which means that they can help control your appetite and your blood glucose and cholesterol levels, and lower your risk of getting heart disease and type-2 diabetes.

Calories: 90 per slice
Ingredients to look for: whole grains, whole wheat flour, water, sea salt, dry yeast, vegetable oil

Other things to watch for when buying bread:

Avoid enriched – Enriched flour is not a good thing – it means that the flour had all its beneficial properties (vitamins, minerals) removed and that some were added back.

Go for fortified – Fortified means that on top of what’s already in the food, vitamins and minerals were added.

High fiber – bread should contain about 5 grams of fiber per serving.

Low sugar – if one of the first three ingredients on the list ends in -ose (glucose, lactose, and sucrose), or is sugar or corn syrup, you shouldn’t buy it (that actually goes for all food).

Good fats – try to find breads with monounsaturated fats (canola or olive oil) or polyunsaturated fats (corn, peanut or sesame oil).

Avoid hydrogenated – hydrogenation is the process of cooking oils and fats, resulting in their saturation.

Keep your healthy breads

Bread is a great addition to your diet, so long as you consume it in moderation. And with the 10 breads listed above, there’s no doubt that you will be adding more flavor to your life every now and then.

Top 10 Bikini Bodies

By Bobbi Hunter

When it comes to Hollywood, perfect bodies abound, all thanks to juice diets and 6-hour-a-day workout schedules. But hey, when your job requires you to look hot, you have to do whatever’s necessary to stay on top.

And the celebrities don’t disappoint; all thanks to teeny weeny, itsy bitsy bikinis and the stalkers who chase them down to get the shot, we all know who’s hot and who’s not (*cough* Tara Reid *cough*),

That said, check out the 10 hottest bodies on the scene today, sunscreen not included.

Bikini bodies #10
Jessica Simpson



It’s unattractive when a woman’s body weight fluctuates because the moment you see her looking thick, her weight loss just can’t make up for the previous assault on the eyes. But that doesn’t seem to be the case with Jessica Simpson.

When she did the crappy flick The Dukes of Hazzard, her turn as Daisy Duke was pretty smokin’, and you could easily tell that she had been working hard to get the perfect body.

And to prove it, Jess got naked in her video for the remake “These Boots Are Made For Walkin’,” and had men worldwide downloading her getting wet and shaking her booty in front of a car that no one remembers.

Bikini bodies #9
Kristin Cavallari

Known for her starring role in MTV’s Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, Kristin may not have the greatest personality, but she sure as hell has a great body and face.

While some people criticize Kristin for using her reality TV fame to further her career, I personally think she’d be an idiot not to. Although, in all fairness, not many Hollywood big shots will take her seriously. But many of them will no doubt let her crash on their couch...

Bikini bodies #8
Jenny McCarthy
After Jenny had her son, Evan, in 2002, she looked like a whale, and I’m not exaggerating. Luckily, Jenny hooked up with Weight Watchers and managed to get her perfect body back.

And although Jenny’s son was diagnosed with autism, she manages to work hard to keep up appearances and has a fantastic relationship with Jim Carrey – that’s probably because the two have decided never to marry. But I digress, the girl has got it going on!

Bikini bodies #7
Gisele Bundchen
Of all the supermodels that have come and gone, Gisele seems a mainstay whose looks only get more enticing with time. Her long, lean body, sun kissed skin and breasts that are perfectly tailored to her body make this Brazilian bombshell that much easier to love.

When Gisele dons a bikini, jaws drop and the world stops moving for just a minute. Even her hair is the stuff fairy tales are made of.


Bikini bodies #6
Carmen Electra
Carmen Electra has to be on this list because all she is really known for is looking hot. That, and beating up Dennis Rodman. But put this girl in a bikini and there's no doubt that she deserves her place in Hollywood.

She works out and makes sexy appearances, and that’s about it… but that’s all she really needs to do. Oh, and she occasionally appears with the Pussycat Cat dolls dressed up like a whore and dancing. Which, you gotta admit, she was born to do.

Bikini bodies #5
Roselyn Sanchez

It seems as though Roselyn simply isn’t destined for Hollywood stardom (probably because her face resembles that of Sandra Bullock), and gets stuck in roles opposite people like Cuba Gooding Jr. (Boat Trip) and Sofia Vergara (Chasing Papi).

But no matter; Roselyn is one of the hottest women alive and has the perfect bikini body to prove it. Just look at this woman; she is the epitome of perfection.

Bikini bodies #4
Brooke Burke
Brooke has dropped babies and still has a body that just won’t quit. Given, her breasts are store bought, but you definitely have to attribute the rest of her to good genes. Although many would consider her a butter face, you have to admit that women would give up 2 years of sex for a body like that.

The former host of E!’s Wild On has had two children with two different men and does not have a drop of cellulite. This 36-year-old beauty could give most 18-year-olds a run for their money!

Bikini bodies #3
Megan Fox


It’s obvious that God took his sweet time when he put Megan Fox together. If it weren’t enough that she has the perfect face and the bluest eyes this side of the sky, she also has a body that just won’t quit. And this babe isn’t shy about using it to land roles (see Two and a Half Men or Transformers).

She’s being pegged as the next Angelina Jolie, but even I have to admit that she’s even sexier than Angie.

Bikini bodies #2
Jessica Biel
With a butt you can bounce anything off of, Jessica Biel, who is currently dating Justin Timberlake, has a body that even makes even the most beautiful of us jealous.

If you keep up with the gossip rags, you’d know that Jess works really hard at keeping her butt, well, really hard, and that, although genes do play a role, there’s no doubt that she is in great shape. And if you want to see her perfect body in motion, check out I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry.

Bikini bodies #1
Jessica Alba
I’ll be the first to admit that Jessica Alba’s acting leaves something to be desired (see Honey, Into The Blue & Good Luck Chuck) but when it comes to being nekkid, Jessica has got the tish down. Her face, her smile and her body are sheer perfection.

Magazine shoots must be a breeze considering they barely have to airbrush this stunner, and movie sets that she’s on must have sticky floors. Miss Alba has the perfect genetic make up.

Best bikini bodies

There you have it; the hottest of the hottest. Stay tuned for the hottest male bodies in Hollywood… feel free to make suggestions by leaving your comments.

Kim Kardashian's November 2007 Playboy Pictures

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Kim Kardashian At The Premiere for Somebody Help Me

Kim Kardashian at the premier for Somebody Help Me.

Your Personal Budget

By Vanessa Cohen

Do you live from day to day and paycheck to paycheck? Do you wait to get paid so that you can pay off your current debts? If you said yes to one or both of these questions, chances are you’ve never dated a personal budget. It’s time to start the love affair.

It’s important to not only date a personal budget; you’re going to need to marry one at some point. A personal budget will help you keep track of your money and figure out exactly how you managed to spend $3,000 in one month and why you have nothing to show for it.

Here’s how to start budgeting your money; and don’t worry, I’m not going to bust out any technical lingo on you. It’s best to simplify your expenses per month so that you end up sticking to it.

Budget breakdown by month

Personal budget tip #1
Income
How much do you earn per month after taxes? I know it might feel like the taxman takes all of it away, but you do get something at the end of the day. This is the number that helps you pay everything off.

And if you do some freelance work for cash on the side, this also counts toward your income.

Personal budget tip #2
Credit cards
Ah, the wonderful piece of plastic that manages to put many of us in a state of despair when that bill arrives in the mail. And without a budget, it’s quite possible that your credit cards are taking you to a place well above your means.

If you can’t pay off the entire amounts on your credit cards every month, pay as much as you can without suffering for the rest of the month. And opt to pay off more of the higher interest rate cards.

Personal budget tip #3
Car
When it comes to your car, just about anything can and will go wrong. When you budget your car payment, you need to leave a little extra cash for it just in case the brakes need changing or some jackass rear ends you.

As well, good old gas is costing an arm and a leg nowadays, and although you may not be able to pinpoint exactly how much you’ll need to give the guzzler, you can work out an estimate based on past experiences. From this point forward, keep all your gas purchases for the month in order so that you can work out a more precise number.

Personal budget tip #4
Home & amenities
Whether you rent or own, there’s money to be paid. Calculate your monthly rent or mortgage, phone bill, cable, electricity, and toiletries.

Again, it would be a smart move to leave a little extra money in this category just in case something goes wrong and you need to call the plumber over to fix your leak (I know it sounds perverse, but I‘m being serious).

And if you notice that your phone bill or toiletries purchases are out of control, find out what’s costing you so much and adjust accordingly. Do you really need voice mail? Is the $25 shampoo that much better than, say, the drugstore brand?

Personal budget tip #5
Cell phone
Although you may think of your cell phone as a “barely there” expense, if you look over your bill, you’ll notice that there are charges there and costs incurred that you could change in order to save a few bucks.

If you constantly text message, then get a package deal that features that. If you spend most of your day on the phone, then find a package that offers you a great deal on daytime minutes.

And start looking over your bill with a fine-tooth comb; you may be getting charged for things you aren’t even using.

Personal budget tip #6
Insurance
Home insurance, car insurance and even life insurance are a necessary evil in your life (evil, that is, until you need it). To lower the cost of your insurance, shop around. You might be able to lower your insurance costs by 15%, and that’s a significant number considering you could be paying upwards of $1,000 a year. That’s an extra $150 in your pocket.

Budget your insurance costs on a monthly basis even if you pay it in one lump sum at the beginning of every year. That way you can put this amount aside every month.

Personal budget tip #7
Food
Food glorious food! From grocery shopping to having sushi with the girls, if you have monthly habits that involve food, then you need to budget for them.

If you go out for dinner once a week, place that in this category. If you entertain once a month, place that in this category. And when you shop for groceries and your cat, Frisker, all that also goes into this category.

You may decide that you eat out way too often or that you don’t really need to buy cheesecake every time you head to Price Chopper. The numbers don’t lie (and neither do the freakin’ calories).

Personal budget tip #8
Savings
I know you wouldn’t imagine that savings are an expense, but they should be because you need to set aside a given amount (no less than $100) each month and place it into a savings account that offers high interest and will penalize you if you withdraw any cash.

Saving money is important, even if you’re young. Start saving today, even if the amount is less than $100 a month, at least you’re putting forth the effort to have something left should life throw a monkey wrench your way.

Budget your money, lady

A budget will help you become more responsible with your money and may even alter your spending habits. You need to develop this skill at some point, so why not start today?

Once you have a money plan in action, the world will become your oyster. And yes, the oyster will contain plenty of pearls.

9 Signature Scents: Women’s Perfume

By Danielle Lemay

In the days of yore, people would take baths once a year (and those were the rich ones) and everyone smelled of natural musk and full on urine. Nowadays, we have the luxury of showering daily and spraying on fabulous perfumes that make us even more appealing.

But what is your signature scent? Does it have notes of fruit, musk or herbs? Is it an assertive scent or does it carry more subtle notes?

No matter what your preferred scent, it is recommended to switch up your perfume every few months in order to keep abreast of the newly available aromas, or simply to keep those around you guessing what you will do next.

Perfume, like most other things in your life, gives off hints about your personality and should reflect who you are. That said, take a look at some great new scents and some good old mainstays, and give your body a splash of something new.

Signature scent #1
Incanto Charms by Salvatore Ferragamo
If you’re a sucker for packaging, you’d buy this perfume just on looks alone. Luckily, there’s more to it than that. This ultra-feminine, fruity-scented perfume contains hints of jasmine, passion fruit, honeysuckle, and musk.

Best time to wear it: On a beautiful spring day, when you’re heading out to brunch with the girls.

Signature scent #2
Stella by Stella McCartney
Blending intense femininity with even more intense sensuality, Stella contains hints of rose, amber and peony flower. This perfume is outrageously sexy but sophisticated, and will linger long after you’ve left the room.

Best time to wear it: When you’re out on a third hot date with that man you’ve been dying to let in.

Signature scent #3
Burberry Classic by Burberry
Around since 1996, this classic perfume, as the name implies, offers up a clean and sensual scent that isn’t overpowering yet overtakes the senses in a positive way. With notes of vanilla, black currant, green apple, and peach, you will smell freshly showered all day long.

Best time to wear it: When you’re about to ask for that promotion you’ve worked so hard for.

Signature scent #4
Pink Jasmine by Fresh
An incredibly romantic scent, Pink Jasmine covers the wearer in hints of jasmine, peony, lilac, red orange, marshmallow, and precious woods. So if soft floral fragrances are your cup of tea, drink this one up (not literally, of course).

Best time to wear it: Take it with you to an outdoor, afternoon wedding.

Signature scent #5
Clean by Dlish
If you love nothing more than that “fresh out of the shower” smell, then you have landed on the perfect eau de toilette. Clean will remind you of the scent of pure soap, but as it lightens up, you will smell, quite simply, clean. Notes include sweet lime, pink grapefruit, rose geranium, and orange.

Best time to wear it: On those days when you need that extra little boost of confidence.

Signature scent #6
Narciso Rodriguez For Her
Voted one of the best perfumes for women by Allure magazine, this velvety scent is both soft and sensual, and contains traces of honey flower, tactile wood and amber. Spritz yourself with this corporeal scent and watch as men begin to give you that “look.”

Best time to wear it: On a Saturday night, when you’ve got your dancing shoes on.

Signature scent #7
I Love Love by Moschino
With its fresh, citrus scent, I Love offers up a sophisticated yet ultra feminine sensation. An easy reminder of warm, sunny days, this grapefruit, orange, lemon, and cinnamon based perfume will make you feel fresh all day long.

Best time to wear it: On a sunny afternoon when you’re riding in your drop top.

Signature scent #8
212 by Carolina Herrera
The best way to describe 212 is to call it “confident.” The wearer of this perfume is ultra-confident and enjoys the scent of gardenias, mandarins, white lilies, sandalwood, and, of course, musk. An amazing combination of florals and musk, 212 can be worn day or night and from summer well into winter.

Best time to wear it: When you’re done going down the slopes and heading out to an après-ski get together.

Signature scent #9
Light Blue by Dolce & Gabbana
A subtle yet very effective scent, Light Blue offers traces of green apple, musk, bamboo, jasmine, and cedar wood, among others. For any woman who wants to leave a lasting impression, D&B has you covered.

Best time to wear it: When you’re meeting your honey at a café for an early breakfast.

Signature scent for a woman

Having a few bottles of perfume, each providing a very distinct scent, is always good for those times when you’re in the mood for something different. And if you’re anything like me, that will happen quite often.

So, who will you be today? When you decide, one of the perfumes above is sure to cover you.