Healthier substitute

You know those really yummy taco's you like to make? But you might feel all gross afterwards? That's because of the beef you cooked with it-beef tends to make you feel slightly groggy afterwards.
Just a few days ago my roommate made us dinner and she made tacos with ground turkey. I couldn't even tell the difference! Turkey is a lot healthier than beef so that's an added plus, we also used low calorie taco bell seasoning so it tasted like fast food but much more healthier. Enjoy! :o)

Iron

So some of us deal with low iron in our diets-I know i'm one of those people. I've been researching about foods that are high in iron and I thought that I'd share with you the list of foods :o)

-Any green veggies
-Beef,Pork,Lamb,Veal,Turkey,Chicken
-Most of any kinds of seafood
-Dried beans
-Dried fruits
-Fruits in general
-Nuts (I prefer Almonds since they are very good for your skin)

Sometime soon I will provide some recipes that are high in Iron.
Enjoy!


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Abrielle Etoile

Mosquitoes!

Happy April Fools day everyone!

I don't have much time, but for now since it's getting to be close to summer-that means mosquito season. One thing to prevent mosquito bites is vitamin B12 yes you can coat yourself in harmful chemicals but to me vitamin B12 works the best.

I took a trip to Mississippi and they are known for the mosquitoes I bought a drink called 'Whoop Ass' and it is high in vitamin B12 and I did not get any mosquito bites whatsoever which is suprising because usually I am the mosquito attractant. So there you have it ladies and gents if your reading this. :o)

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Abrielle Etoile

Fish Oil

Fish Oil pills, fish oil helps your heart in many ways it reduces the chances of heart diseases and it also helps high cholestrol,cancer and so on so forth. You might think one word when you hear fish oil pills 'gross' but it's really good for you, most pills you won't have a fishy aftertaste and knowing that your body is getting the nutrients that it needs will make you more satisfied.
I have also read that fish oil can reduce chances of depression, anxiety, arthritis, it also helps in weight loss , pregnancy and skin care. It also boosts your immune system! :o) Fish oil pills have the benefits of the 3 essential fatty acids such as Docosahexaenoic acid(DHA) and Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
So think again everyone! Fish oil is great for you!


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Abrielle Etoile

Speak - Laurie Halse Anderson

If you like books with drama and lots of emotion then the book Speak is right for you.Speak is written by Laurie Halse Anderson in 1999. I have to say that Speak will and has always been my favorite book. I had to read it in eighth grade for an english assignment and once I read the first page I was hooked!
Speak is about a highschool girl named Melinda Sordino who is the outcast of her school.
Melinda and a few friends were invited to a party and they get drunk and she meets an upperclassman. Whose name is Andy Evans (the hot stud) she was raped that night and she called the cops during the party. Everyone despised her after that and no one would talk to her.
I now hope you guys read it to hear the ending. You'll be really suprised :o) I know I was!

Any questions or comments? Comment below or email me at elleaditce@yahoo.com, subject "Dear Abrielle Etoile"


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Colon Cleansing!

I know as we get older our bodies become more attractant to health problems. Today I want to talk about colon cleansing. Don't go and buy those expensive pills that could potientally be harmful to you. You can make shakes and other natural healthy contents that will clean your colon and not destroy your insides.
Two ingredients that work the best are Psyllium husk and bentonite clay. Psyllium is fiber from a plant and bentonite is edible volcanic ash. You can get psyllium in husk or powder form so whatever you think would be better you can choose from those two.
Psyllium husk forms a gel like substance when you mix it with water when it goes through your digestive tract it will take all those toxins and some fats and will remove them. Make sure you drink lots of water when you use psyllium husk. When it draws toxins out it will also take water with it so you need to hydrate yourself by drinking lots of water.
Bentonite clay, which is also known as volcanic ash is used as a laxative. It binds all the chemicals, bacteria and other harmful things and guides them out of your system. Bentonite has been proven to improve digestion and your liver function. Also make sure you are drinking lots of water therefore your body stays hydrated


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Abrielle Etoile

Red Bull

Red Bull, I'm sure you've seen the commercials saying Red Bull gives you wings well sorry to break it to you but it's not quite true. Red Bull has to be my favorite energy drink out there. It also happens to be one of the best energy drinks for you. It has a 'tangy' flavor with a bit of lime after taste.
Even tho it doesn't give you wings it sure does stimulate your metabolism. It also improves your concentration. I know this for a fact because when I drink Red Bull I feel more focused and I actually do a lot better in school because I am so focused. As for the other energy drinks I have tried Red Bull beats them out of giving me more 'energy'. Red Bull also produces tons of Vitamin B in your system so you will be getting lots of Vitamin B everytime you drink it.
Red Bull can be pretty pricey but it's well worth the price. It doesn't take much to drink before your up and alert. If you are a big energy drink craver I suggest Red Bull. The cans may not be big but it sure does fill you up and it does what energy drinks are suppose to.


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Abrielle Etoile

Whey Protein

What is Whey protein? Whey protein comes in powdered form it is a mix to make a protein drink. They have quite a bit of flavors such as strawberry, chocolate, vanilla and cookies and creme.
Whey protein is also used for diets they promote many things for your body. I did some research and I found out that Whey protein is not stored as fat as easily as carbs, it also helps repair muscle , strengthens your immune system, decreases your hunger, and it helps build muscle. I also found out that Whey protein is also vegetarian based.
Here is a recipe that I found on the internet that is cheap and good.

Freeze bananas and add 1-2 scoops of what flavor you'd best like with it,I use chocolate.

You can also get Whey protein at Walmart or you can get it online at Walmart.com. It's the cheapest place I have found it. It is only $12.


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Abrielle Etoile

Recycle nation

Today in our society we are having a big recycling problem. With the way we are helping the earth these days who knows how much longer before it dies. Come on we can do better than this! Recycling is easily done as said. Take that soda bottles put it with the plastics,take that pop can put it with the cans,you get money if you take your cans in so why not do that? Because then you know for sure that they recycle. Nowadays you can go outside and see plastic things everywhere. You know it will stay there for thousands of years if you do not pick it up and put it with the recyclables. There are so many simple and easy ways to recycle.
If you live in a house,you can get a compost bin and put your excess food in it,instead of just throwing it away. If you have extra boxes you are not using and are just dying to throw away flatten them and put them in your recycling bin,if you have metal put it in your recycling bin,if you have extra clothes you don't wear,donate! See these are all easy simple ways.
Some people just don't know how brittle our planet is. They don't know that it needs us to keep it surviving,so far we are doing a very poor job this planet depends on us to take care of it and now our planet is slowly dying because we are not willing to take 5 to 10 minutes out of the day to sort our garbage.

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Abrielle Etoile

Remedies For Monthly Pains

As a woman, you know these monthly routines we have with the cramps, back aches and head aches. Well, you're in luck; I am here to give a few remedies that I have tested and have come to find work. If you are new to these monthly dues or you're used to them, maybe these will still come in handy.

Something I deal with on a daily basis are back cramps, but they are especially horrid during my monthly time. One thing that I found out that works is to soak in a hot bath, but before you get in put a half cup of Epsom Salt in and let it dissolve. Also )I know it sounds like the worse thing to do when you are in pain) stretching helps a lot. I have also tried consuming more Vitamin B12 and so far it seems that my back pain has been reduced.

I know the number one thing in our monthly times is menstrual cramps. I have found, though, that those horrid beasts can be defeated! When I start to cramp, I put a pillow between my legs and for some reason it releases a bit of my cramping. I also like to take a piping hot bath when I have cramps, because it mellows down our tense muscles. I also like to massage my lower abdomen a bit to help the muscles try to relax. I do this when I can't take a bath or when I have no time to spend taking care of it.

If you come to find that you have severe headaches, try drinking herbal tea. I prefer lavender tea the best because it soothes my headache best. Rubbing your temples while lying down sometimes helps when you have a headache; it relieves the tension that you have built up. Just recently, I have come to the realization of having lavender or eucalyptus oil and rubbing it on your shoulders and whereever you are tense relieves the tension. Also, it relieves your headache from having the soothing smell. Strange, I know, but it works.

If you have any questions, feel free to comment below or send me a message at elleaditce@yahoo.com, subject "Dear Abrielle Etoile"

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Abrielle Etoile

Liver.

Most people around the world are suffering of obesity. Its very common, it is very dangerous and it is plays a big part in people dying. Obesity causes diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, etc. It also makes your liver look like you have smoked your whole life. Today, I want to talk about one thing people overlook when they are obese: the liver.

The liver gets pretty beat up when it comes to obesity. Livers are normally a darkish looking color, but when you become obese, your liver turns into a white-ish pink color. If you don't lose weight the fat that is on your liver starts to eat away at it, which then leaves little pockets or holes in your liver. After that happens, you have no hopes of fixing it.

I have a few pictures that may be unpleasant to look at but I want to show you what your liver will look like if you do not shed the pounds or become more healthy.I know losing weight is hard and quite expensive, but down the road I will show you diets that are cheap and easy. Losing weight does not have to be your enemy. It can become a big part of your life, and you can learn to love it. The first stages of losing weight may be a pain or it may hurt; but it will be the best thing that has ever happened to you - and it can save your life.

the first image is what a normal liver looks like and the second image is what fat does to the liver. You can see that there is a lot of fat that has overcome the liver. and that it has become double in size.

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WWF-A great foundation

World Wildlife Fund - also known as WWF - is a great contributer to this planet. Not only do they save animals, but they also practice and teach about conservation. If I don't know something about what's going on with our endangered animals, I look to WWF to find out. They always give me the information I need.

I recently discovered something that I thought was completely exciting! On their site, WorldWildlife.org, they have something where you can "adopt" animals. You can choose from the list of animals they have and buy a stuffed animal version of that animal! That money then goes to that animal and in return you get a stuffed animal and a certificate saying that you have just adopted that animal.

When I get the money, I want to try to adopt as many animals as I can. They can be a bit pricey but it is so worth it! I mean you can send money to the animals that are pretty much extinct to help WWF save them.

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Welcome to That’s What She Said!

Bonjour, fellow readers -

Rosalie, Abrielle Etoile and Jolie-Miette are all ecstatic to present you with "That's What She Said", a blog with various topics for girls of all ages to read about!This blog will consist of topics such as the latest fashion trends, different types of art such as photography and painting, healthy tips and animal organizations, awesome site finds and book, movie and music reviews.
We are excited to start sharing our finds and interests with all of you, and we hope you enjoy reading our blog!


Sincerely,

Rosalie, Abrielle Etoile & Jolie-Miette