Food Facts and FallaciesTake the following true/false quiz to test your food knowledge:1. It’s unsafe to refreeze meat after it’s been thawed.2. MSG occurs naturally in food.3. Most people suffer from food allergies.4. You shouldn’t eat after 7 p.m.5. Drinking ice-cold water burns calories.6. Celery is a negative-calorie food.7. Eating a high-cholesterol meal raises your cholesterol level.8. Drinking red wine can give you a headache.9. Cravings are your body’s way of telling you it needs something.10. Heart disease in America is caused by eating saturated fat from animal products.11. Vegetarianism is the healthiest way to eat.12. Children should eat a low-fat diet to keep them from b…

Stay Cool This Summerl Run cool water over the inside of your wrists.l If you live near some, drive up to the mountains. The higher you go, the cooler it gets.l Drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water per day – more if you’re very active.l Don’t exercise in the heat of the day – do it before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.l Set a bowl of ice water in front of a moving fan.l Wear loose, light-colored natural-fiber clothing.l Soak your feet in a plastic basin of cool (not cold) water.l Hang out in your basement – it’s usually at least 10 degrees cooler than upper floors.l Wear your hair up or short – most heat escapes from the top of your head.l Make your own portable evaporativ…

Stay Cool This Summerl Run cool water over the inside of your wrists.l If you live near some, drive up to the mountains. The higher you go, the cooler it gets.l Drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water per day – more if you’re very active.l Don’t exercise in the heat of the day – do it before 9 a.m. or after 5 p.m.l Set a bowl of ice water in front of a moving fan.l Wear loose, light-colored natural-fiber clothing.l Soak your feet in a plastic basin of cool (not cold) water.l Hang out in your basement – it’s usually at least 10 degrees cooler than upper floors.l Wear your hair up or short – most heat escapes from the top of your head.l Make your own portable evaporativ…

Home Insurance Savings Tips1. Set higher deductibles to lower your premiums; just make sure you have enough cash to cover the larger deductible.2. Most companies offer discounts for smoke detectors, burglar alarms, third-party alarm monitoring systems, dead bolts, fire extinguishers, and Neighborhood Watch programs.3. Earn “multiple coverage” discounts by using one carrier for all insurance needs.4. Premiums will be higher if the fire stations and fire hydrants are too far away.5. Going without a claim for three to five years may warrant a discount. Most companies also reward longevity of service.6. Some companies offer discounts to people who have paid off their mortgage.7. Discounts ma…