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Archives for May 2016
Foodies Will Have Fun Over Multi-Course Dinners at Playground 2.0
May 26, 2016 by
With a creative menu of tapas dishes and inventive theme dinners, Playground 2.0 is one of Santa Ana’s most standout eateries. This foodie favorite is perfect for your next date night or dinner out with friends, as it stylish atmosphere and in-demand dinners make it feel truly special.
Stop in to Playground 2.0 and discover what’s new at the exciting theme dinners, which often include meat-centric dishes using premium beef from around the world. At the Ultimate Steak Dinner, guests will enjoy multiple meat courses prepared by skilled chefs right in front of their eyes, creating an immersive dining experience that you won’t find anywhere else nearby. Some themed dinners center around seafood, while others, like the Trust Dinner Party, have no set theme, but rather a delicious mish-mash of dishes that somehow work perfectly together.
With exceptional wine pairings and desserts, you’re in for a wild ride at Playground 2.0.
Playground 2.0
220 E Fourth St
Santa Ana, CA 92701
www.yelp.com/biz/playground-2-0-santa-ana-3
Facts About Flax Seeds You Might Not Already Know
May 19, 2016 by
If you’re trying to improve your health and maintain a healthy diet, you may want to start incorporating flax seeds into your meals. These tiny seeds are said to be great for digestion and vascular health, and they may even help to prevent certain types of cancers. Here are just a few fun facts about flax seeds that you might not know.
- Flaxseeds have more omega-3 fatty acids than any other foods in the world. These acids remain stable for up to three hours in the oven, which means that you can bake flaxseeds into breads and muffins without losing the omega-3s.
- Flaxseeds have the highest amount of lignans of any other food. Lignans are fiber-related polyphenols that offer benefits similar to antioxidants and fibers, and they are beneficial to all humans.
- Flaxseeds provide support to the intestinal tract through their mucilage, or “gum” content. This water-soluble gel improves nutrient absorption into the small intestine.
- Flaxseeds are proven to reduce metabolic syndrome. Studies show that people who eat 30 grams of flaxseeds each day had a 20% decrease in metabolic syndrome over a 12-week period.
- By eating more flaxseeds, you can improve your cardiovascular system. These powerful seeds help prevent excessive inflammation in the blood vessels, keeping your blood pumping and keeping the body safe from diseases.
Flaxseeds [Vegetarian]
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Transport Your Senses to Bali With a Visit to Mandara Spa
May 12, 2016 by
Mandara Spa is located within the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Anaheim. The Zen-like atmosphere at this luxury spa intends to transport you across the world with high-end services adapted from the Far East and West. The tranquil, Balinese-inspired ambiance immediately puts you at ease and ready to de-stress, according to regular spa-goers.
From facials to aromatherapy, the menu of services likely has something for everyone. Start with a steam in the sauna, a 60-minute luxurious massage, an herbal body scrub, a specialized luxurious facial, or a decadent body treatment. Spoil yourself with a Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing facial that promises to leave your skin even and clear, or enjoy a detoxifying Aroma Spa Seaweed Massage. All services use specially formulated products leaving you rejuvenated and revived.
Mandara Spa
Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
1600 South Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 300-7350
www.mandaraspa.com/spa/Anaheim-Disney-s-Grand-Californian-Hotel.aspx
www.yelp.com/biz/mandara-spa-anaheim
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 8, 2016 by
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate Mom! Are you doing anything special for your mother today?
Feel the Burn With These 6 Low-Impact Workouts
May 5, 2016 by
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or simply looking to begin a workout routine from scratch, low-impact workouts are often just as beneficial as more explosive styles. Here are a few low-impact workouts that will take it a bit easier on your body while still showing major results.
- Kettlebell swings. Any exercise that burns up to 600 calories in just 30 minutes should be on your list, and that’s just what you’ll get with kettlebell swings.
- Swimming. If your gym has an indoor or outdoor pool, try swimming some simple laps to get in a great cardiovascular exercise that burns fat without putting much impact on your body.
- Barre classes. This trendy, ballet-inspired workout actually lives up to the hype. Barre’s sequences of pliés, squats, and repetitive arm movements are proven to burn major calories, and they also go easy on your joints.
- Cycling. If you love running but simply can’t handle the strain that it puts on your knees and ankles, try cycling instead. The average hour-long class burns between 600 and 750 calories.
- Power yoga. While all types of yoga are beneficial to your health, more traditional styles don’t particularly burn a lot of calories. If you’re looking to lose weight, try a power yoga class instead.
- Fast-paced walking. Speed up your usual walk to torch calories without going too hard on your joints.
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