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Fortunately, besides drinking a cup of tea in the morning or in the evening, there are many tasty and perhaps surprising ways to incorporate the goodness of tea into your lifestyle. A quick alternative is making iced tea to go by brewing green tea and pouring it into an icefilled pitcher or chilling it in a reusable water bottle. “Bottled teas are typically higher in sugar, calories and price,” said clinical nutritionist Tara Coleman. “Compared to an equal-size serving of bottled tea, freshly brewed tea made with tea bags is better for you, your wallet and the environment. Every time you ‘unbottle’ your tea by filling a reusable beverage container at home instead of purchasing a bottled tea at the store, that’s one more single-use plastic bottle you are keeping out of the landfills.” Green tea can also be used as an unexpected ingredient in many types of dishes. Flavored teas, such as Salada’s Pomegranate Berry Green Tea, can add refreshing fruit flavor to oatmeal, smoothies or punch. You can add green tea to the water used for pasta, rice or as an added boost to your favorite soup recipes, like this one: Vegetable Soup with a Green Tea Twist 1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 can (11.5 ounces) tomatovegetable juice cocktail Give your soup a boost with a cup of green tea. 1 cup brewed Salada 100% Green Tea 1 large potato, diced 2 carrots, sliced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 can (14.5 ounces) undrained diced tomatoes 1 cup chopped fresh green beans 1 cup fresh corn kernels Salt and pepper to taste Creole seasoning to taste (optional) In a large stock pot, combine broth, tomato juice, brewed green tea, potatoes, carrots, celery, undrained diced tomatoes, green beans and corn. Season with salt, pepper and optional Creole seasoning. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until all vegetables are tender. Enjoy immediately or freeze for a later meal. Learn More For more information plus great-tasting recipes, go to www.greentea.com/recipes or call (877) 248-2477. Maximum Moisturization (NAPSA)—Effective moisturization isn’t just about the regular use of moisturizers. It’s about using products with natural, nourishing ingredients that moisturize at every step of your skin care routine. For soft, supple skin, it’s smart to start with a mild cleanser, such as Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cleanser, which is formulated with a sugarderived glycoside foaming agent to cleanse skin without stripping natural oils. Curb Appeal Captured Smart siding can make your home look better, longer. For effective moisturization, consider skin care products with natural and nourishing ingredients like Squalane, apricot kernel oil and avocado oil. Follow cleansing with nonastringent Ultra Facial Toner, a mild, yet effective alcohol-free toner that gently removes surface residue while hydrating and comforting skin. It does so without stripping natural oils and is pHbalanced to maintain the skin’s natural protective barrier. Finally, use a moisturizer with a light texture such as Ultra Facial Moisturizer (with or without SPF 15), which leaves skin feeling smooth and conditioned, or Ultra Facial Cream, which helps reduce moisture loss while drawing moisture from the air and provides continuous water replenishment throughout the day. The Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Collection uses such natural ingredients as apricot kernel oil, avocado oil and vitamins C and E, providing moisture and hydration at every step. Another important ingredient is Squalane, an easily absorbed botanical liquid that is compatible with the skin’s natural oils and restores its natural moisture balance. For more information, visit www.Kiehls.com. (NAPSA)—Many people love the look of a beautiful wood-clad house—especially when they’re considering curb appeal. What they may not have realized, however, are all the things that go along with wood, such as the expense of upkeep and replacement. Fortunately, there is a solution: The luxurious look of wood can be achieved in a more enduring material called fiber cement. Such siding lets homeowners have their cake and eat it, too. Fiber cement siding replicates the texture and consistent grains that make wood siding so appealing with improved durability. As such, fiber cement won’t warp, rot or succumb to wood-boring insects or even a woodpecker. The lowmaintenance appeal of fiber cement siding is also better on the budget, not to mention its long-term curb appeal. In addition, some fiber cement is manufactured with recycled content, making it environmentally friendly—a bonus for the ecominded homeowner. Fiber cement siding provides homeowners with virtually limitless color options. Some products, such as the WeatherBoards Fiber Cement Siding line manufactured by CertainTeed, come in prefinished colors for the look of painted wood or beautiful stains for the look of natural stains. The material also comes primed to provide homeowners the flexibility to custom paint, making the sky the limit in terms of color. Homeowners looking to upgrade their siding to lower-maintenance fiber cement can also rest easy knowing they are making a solid investment in their home. Certainly, when it comes time to sell the property, fiber cement siding will enhance the home’s exterior aesthetics and help pique homebuyers’ interest. Perhaps more important, homeowners stand to recoup over 83 percent of their fiber cement siding replacement cost in the resale price of the home, according to a recent Cost Vs. Value report by Remodeling magazine. For more information, visit www.certainteed.com.