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BETTER Stuff
Chocolate stuff These all-natural, Dark Chocolate Oven-Roasted Almonds are dusted with real cocoa blended with a bit of sugar and natural, no-calorie stevia, making them a delicious snack packed with nutrition. Almonds are naturally loaded with vitamin E, fiber, and 5 g of protein plus other good-for-your health stuff.
Quarantine stuff
A young girl asked her dad, “Why is my sister’s name Paris?” Her dad replied, “We conceived her when we were in Paris.” “Oh, Thanks Dad,” she replied. He patted her head, “No problem Quarantine.” Quarantine Day 1: I have enough food and supplies to last me months, maybe even years.
Quotable stuff
Day 1 + 45 min.: I’m at the store. I needed a Twix bar.
“Become a possibilitarian. No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities - always see them, for they’re always there.” ─ Norman Vincent Peale
Day 2 of no sports: I found a woman on my couch. Apparently she’s my wife. She seems nice.
Sanitizing stuff
In some hospitals, UVD robots are destroying bacteria, viruses (including the Coronavirus) and other harmful microbes. Bulbs emit concentrated UV-C ultraviolet light. It’s hazardous to humans, so the bots do their job alone in the room. A few minutes later there’s a smell, much like burned hair.
“Knowing something doesn’t change your life. Doing something does.” ─ Marie Forleo “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’” ─Audrey Hepburn
Green stuff Giving yourself a face massage with a jade roller can have real benefits. One dermotologist said it can improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, so you look more glowing and less puffy. Advocates say the technique helps brighten skin, and even reduces the appearance of wrinkles. If nothing else, it’s a very relaxing experience.
Hot stuff
Jade roller by Ysrisny is $12.95 on Amazon.
Bread by minadezhda/Shutterstock.com
Googled stuff Topping the list of most Googled recipes during isolation was Banana bread. In case you need a good one: 1/3 c shortening, 1/2 c sugar, 2 eggs, 1 3/4 c flour, 1 t baking powder, 1/2 t baking soda, 1/2 t salt, 1 c mashed bananas. Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs. Mix dry ingredients and add to wet. Stir in bananas. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 3500F for 45 min - 1 hr.
If you’ve wanted to try air frying, here’s the ultimate machine with 8-in-1 functionality: Air fry, air roast, air broil, bake, bagel, toast, dehydrate, and keep warm all in one appliance. Plus, it flips up so you can reclaim your counter space. Ninja SP101 Foodi is under $250.
www.beingbettermagazine.com / Vol 10 . No 2 . 2020
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