Dr. Oz says...

I know that Oprah's shows are still re-runs due to the writers strike, but I'm glad they re-ran yesterday's, & I took notes.  So, to take years off our looks & bodies, here's what Dr. Oz recommends: Foods that should be in our fridge: (5 servings per day) - fresh blue berries, 5 fistfuls per day, mix with yogurt for a tasty, healty breakfast - sweet taters - broccoli - fresh tomatoes; he recommended heating them & drizzle with olive oil for a nice side dish with our protein - acai fruit All of the above are rich with antioxidants. Beverages: - green tea or even better white tea, 4 cups daily - red wine, 1 glass per day Spices: - cinnamon     - ginger     - curry     - garlic     - paprika     - rosemary Good Fibre sources: - steel-cut oat meat (an audience member suggested cooking the oatmeal in a crock pot using apple juice instead of water...that sounds yummy!) -  brown rice                  - 100% whole grain breads - beans, particularly kidney beans & lentils              - chia grains Omega-3: - flax seed (Even Oprah didn't know that you have to grind the seed to reap the benefits. Grinding releases the beneficial oils) - walnuts - spirulina algae  (Dr. Oz made guacamole with this stuff) - Olive oil  (he says to apply the oil to the foods first, then saute.  To heat it in the skillet first ruins the oil.) - seaweed  (note from me...used for wrapping rice-filled sushi...yummm) Exercise: - yoga - meditation (even just 5 minutes per day makes a difference) - work out till you reach optimum heart rate.  Formula for figuring what this is for YOU...220, minus your age, times .80.  Sustain that rate for at least 20 minutes 3 times per week minimum - suggested floor exercises...lunges, leg lifts, pull-up...don't forget to do 5 minutes of warm-up first In the Bedroom: - at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep - sex 2 to 3 times per week Vitamins that should be taken on a daily basis: - D...1,000 units - Calcium with magnesium (the magnesium takes away the constipation & gas) - DHA Omega 3 capsules - Multi-vitamin with iron for pre-menopausal, with A for post-menopausal.  Also, he says to break it in half & take half in the AM, half in the PM - 2 baby aspirin If you want more details about what I've posted & so much more, just go to Oprah.com & check it out.  Dr. Oz is the bomb!!

Thanks Ann alot of good information for us, you rawk!!!!

It just seems like interesting info to share. BTW....LOVE the new pic!!!  You look great!!

I really like Dr. Oz. He has such great info. These are my favs from your post: In the Bedroom: - at least 7 to 8 hours of sleep - sex 2 to 3 times per week Beverages: - green tea or even better white tea, 4 cups daily - red wine, 1 glass per day

Ok Jen...I have a new word for you to add to your vocabulary...K O L O H E  (koh-low-hey)...Hawaiian for mischevious...LOL!!   FYI -- those are MY favorites too!!!