INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Chips and salsa are normally served as an appetizer, free of charge, at Mexican restaurants. However, those extra calories add up fast. A typical bowl of chips at a Mexican restaurant has about four servings of tortilla chips. This would equate to about 700 calories. Split between two people, this is 350 calories each. Assume the bowl gets refilled a couple times and you can quickly see how this turns into a full day's worth of calories. You might want to ask your server to hold the chips and salsa while you're eating out.  If you're dining out with friends, especially a big group of people, you might not want to ask the server to hold the chips as that might disappoint others. Instead, just try to keep track of the amount of chips you eat. There are roughly 300 calories in 20 tortilla chips, and that's just a small part of the meal not counting your appetizer, entree, and drinks. Try to pace yourself with the chips.  You could also compromise with your guests and ask that you not get the chip dish refilled. Sharing a bowl of tortilla chips with a big group means you will probably be unable to eat too many chips yourself. Appetizers are usually offered as something to munch on while you wait for your main course. If you're trying to eat healthy, skipping the appetizer altogether might not be a bad idea. However, if you do want an appetizer, make a wise choice.  Ceviche is an appetizer served at many Mexican restaurants. It is a seafood dish that consists of fresh fruit, citrus juices, and chili peppers. It is generally low in calories, so it might be a good choice if you like seafood.  Many Mexican restaurants offer a variety of fresh, healthy Mexican salads as appetizers. Napalito salad, for example, is made from avocado and Mexican cactus and has a fresh, crunchy, somewhat tart taste. It may be a better option for an appetizer than other items on the menu. Guacamole is often considered vastly unhealthy due to the fat content, but avocados are actually high in monounsaturated fat which is a necessary component to a healthy diet and good for heart health and cholesterol levels.  Be careful not to go overboard as guacamole can be high-calorie. You might want to split with a few friends. Also, ask the server how the guacamole is prepared. Many Mexican restaurants, especially chains, use sour cream as an ingredient in guacamole to increase the amount without having to pay for fresh avocado. If the guacamole is made with sour cream, it might be a good idea to skip it as it's probably higher calorie and high in saturated fat. Most Mexican restaurants offer some kind of soup on the menu. Instead of a conventional appetizer, ordering soup before your meal might be a healthier, lower calorie option.  As soup is liquid heavy, it helps fill the body up. If you have a bowl of soup before the main course, you're less likely to overindulge later in the night.  Choose a healthy variety of soup, one that comes with plenty of veggies and lean meats like chicken.  One downside to soups is that they're often high in sodium. If you order soup early in the meal, go easy with adding table salt and hot sauces, which also have a higher sodium content, to your entree.

SUMMARY: Hold the chips and salsa, or consume less. Make wise choices about appetizers. Try ordering guacamole as an appetizer. Order soup before your meal.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Get into the habit of checking the batteries routinely. At least once a month, the batteries in an electric golf cart will need to be refilled with distilled water. You should also clean the terminals and take the time to inspect the components for damage.  Check the batteries frequently until you’re sure how much water they use. In warmer months, the batteries need to be refilled more frequently. Always inspect and recharge the batteries after storing the cart over the winter. Check for any acid leaks. You may notice a dripping liquid and distortions in the battery casing. If you see this, you will need to replace your battery. If you see a crack, you can try sealing it with an acid-resistant, non-flammable adhesive such as epoxy glue. Stay safe. If you are worried about the condition of your batteries, replace them. Frayed cables are electrical hazards and should be dealt with before operating the cart again. Twist the nuts on the end clamps counterclockwise to remove them. Replace them with new battery cables purchased from an auto parts store. If the nuts are difficult to remove, they may be corroded in place. Twist them off with pliers, but be careful not to touch any other metal until you’re done. Unfortunately, batteries do wear out over time. If you suspect your batteries have an issue, you can test them by clamping a multimeter to the terminals. A low voltage can signify that your battery needs to be replaced. Search for your battery model online to figure out the recommended voltage level if you are unsure about it.
Summary: Check the batteries once a month. Examine the batteries for signs of damage. Replace any frayed cables immediately. Test the batteries with a multimeter.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Wash your hair to remove excess oil, dirt and buildup. Your clean hair will take better to a new style. Condition it to keep it soft and healthy.  Pantene and Tresemme have a heat shield shampoo/conditioner that you can use to protect against any heat damage that may result from styling your hair with a straightener. Shampoo at the roots of your hair and condition starting at the midsection of your hair down to the tips of your hair. Use your thermal protection spray, and blow dry your hair so that it is mostly straight and completely dry. You do not need to worry about styling your hair at this point. You are simply drying it before you style it. If you do not blow dry your hair, you can towel dry your hair, and let it air dry. Give yourself more time for the whole hair styling process if you air dry your hair. Also, do not sleep on your hair before you style it. Apply the mousse after you have blow or air dried your hair in preparation for styling. This will help your hair hold the style without making it stiff.  Use a tennis ball sized amount of mousse if you have short hair and a softball-sized amount if you have long or thick hair.   Light hold mousse can be used on all hair types.

SUMMARY:
Wash and condition your hair. Blow dry your hair so that it is uniformly dry. Apply a light hold mousse to your hair.