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Kicking the Bad Habit

Kicking the Bad Habit | Del Monte Philippines : " It is often hard for adults to admit to having a bad habit--whether it�s smoking, eating fatty foods, drinking or even seemingly common habits like staying up all night on social networks. However, if it becomes detrimental to one�s well-being, the habit needs to be stopped. Then again, how do you stop doing something that you have been completely accustomed to�in a way that you really can�t do without it? Patricia A. Farrell, PhD, a clinical psychologist in Englewood, N.J. and author of How to Be your Own Therapist, suggests a three-step solution: 1. Be conscious of it. The first step is to figure out when and why you do the bad habit.  Identify what triggers it.  Why, for example, do you smoke a pack of cigarettes every evening. �If you can take note of when you are doing it, under what circumstances ,and what feelings are attached to it, you might be able to figure out why you are doing it and be able to stop it," says Susa...

Foods For Hair Loss Management

Foods For Hair Loss Management | Del Monte Philippines : " Did you know that the quality (and quantity) of your hair can be linked to the food you eat? New York nutritionist Lisa Drayer, MA, RD, author of The Beauty Diet, says: "Just like every other part of your body, the cells and processes that support strong, vibrant hair depend on a balanced diet."  What you eat on a daily basis can affect the strength, growth, and overall feel of your hair, so if you are particularly concerned about your crowning glory and dread its loss as you reach more mature years, read on to find out about how simple foods can help prevent hair loss and improve the quality of your hair. As an added bonus, at the end of each food is a link to a Del Monte recipe that you can easily prepare for yourself and the family! Fish . Rich in vitamin D and protein, key components for strong hair. Fish also have omega-3 fatty acids that are essential in growing hair. Since our body cannot create fatty acid...