Asparagus, spinach and scallions are best in the spring. Many vegetables, like tomatoes, squash and Swiss chard are good in the summer. Root vegetables like acorn or butternut squash bring warmth to any autumn table. And if you live in a warm climate, you can explore options of cultivating your own vegetable gardens to get the most selection based on your tastes. Burying vegetables in butter, preparing them with animal fat or dousing them in oil adds many extra calories without adding nutritional value. Try steaming or roasting with a little bit of olive oil for nutritious and delicious preparations. Even though too much fat is not beneficial, adding some plant-based fats like olive or walnut oil to your deep greens (like leafy greens, broccoli and Brussels sprouts) actually helps your body absorb more of their nutrients. Freezing vegetables in season and storing them for future use is an easy way to get the flavor of the harvest all year round. For quick dishes, choose frozen, pre-chopped organic vegetables from your grocery store.

Summary: Buy fresh vegetables in season. Choose healthy cooking methods when you prepare vegetables. Don't forget frozen as an option.


If your opponent opens the game by moving their queen’s pawn to d4, make your first move to e6. This limits your opponent from moving their pawn forward during their next turn since you could capture it. It also opens up your king’s bishop so it can move out of the back row. The mainline strategy for your opponent is moving their pawn at c2 to c4 to protect d5. Move the knight on g8 up to f6 so it’s right next to the pawn you moved during the first turn. The knight will help defend the d5 so your opponent’s pawn doesn’t move into it, but it will also allow it to access the king’s side of the board so your opponent can’t attack as easily. Your opponent usually would move their queen’s night from b1 to c3. Take the bishop next to your king and move it diagonally to the b4 square so it’s next to your opponent’s pawn. Your opponent won’t be able to move their knight since you would be able to capture their king during your next turn. Your opponent will most likely move their queen to e2 so they can capture your bishop if you decide to capture their knight. Move the rook at h8 to the right until it’s in f8, and place your king on g8. Now your king is protected by a row of pawns and your rook so it’s harder to capture. Keep your king protected near the corner throughout the rest of the game so it’s harder for your opponent to attack it.

Summary: Move the pawn in front of your king to e6. Develop the king’s knight to f6. Move the king’s bishop to b4 to pin your opponent’s knight. Castle on the king’s side to build your defense.


This is third-party software that works on any device, and does not require any downloads. It can only post from Google+ to other social networks, including Facebook. It cannot post the other way around. Visit magentariver.com and click Sign Up. SelectSign-Up now! under the Free Plan option. The Free Plan has a three destination-account limit; for instance, you could post Google+ updates to Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr, but not to a fourth network. The paid versions allow for more accounts and additional features, but try the free version first to make sure you like the system. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Google+ Account on the Magenta River website. Optionally, on the "Magenta River would like to:" screen, you can click the pencil icon to edit its permissions. For example, you can prevent it from viewing the list of people in your circles. Click Accept once you're done. The last screen before activation has two options. Decide whether or not you want to be emailed important updates, and change "Accept Terms of Service" to "Yes." Select Activate Account. Select Add Destination and select "Facebook from the drop-down menu. Click Continue to Facebook, log in to your Facebook account, and click OK for each screen that pops up. When finished, you should be taken back to your Magenta River account.  If you don't see the "Add Destination" option, go to magentariver.com and click My Account in the top right. On one of the confirmation screens, you can change the level of sharing by clicking the icon in the bottom left. For instance, you can have Magenta River post "Publicly" to the internet or "Friend Only." Back at the Magenta River Dashboard, click Link Source to the right of your Facebook account name. In the popup window, make sure your Google+ account is set to "Add," then press Link Accounts. Every post other than private posts will be automatically sent to Facebook. It will take an average of 20 minutes for this to happen, with a maximum of 60 minutes. As you use Google+, Magenta River will track the times you are most active and check your account for new posts more frequently during those times.

Summary: Know how Magenta River works. Sign up. Link Magenta River to your Google+ account. Finish activation. Add your Facebook account as a Destination. Link your Facebook and Google+. Post on Google+.


Angels are known for their amazing bodies – after all, their work clothes are lingerie- and their diets reflect this. There is no clear diet for an Angel body, but all models stress healthy eating.  For breakfast, eat something high in protein, like Eggs Benedict or oatmeal. For lunch, eat a protein like chicken or fish, with some vegetables and fruit. For dinner, eat sushi and rice. Occasionally treat yourself to carbohydrates and desserts, but eat them in moderation. Eating right is not enough; to have the lean, toned body of an Angel, you’ll also have to make working out a priority. Angels differ in their preferred exercise regimens, but they all have found methods of working out that they really enjoy.  For long, lean muscles, try yoga, pilates and ballet. To burn fat, try biking, running or boxing. Some Angels will cut out alcohol in the month preceding a big show. Reducing alcohol intake is a great way to cut empty calories, and will also go a long way towards improving the quality of your skin.  In addition to cutting out alcohol, make sure to drink water every day. Drinking a half-gallon of water will aid in digestion and help cut tummy bloat.
Summary: Eat a clean diet. Find a workout that you love. Cut out alcohol.