Sisters Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen have hit the weight loss trail and they have lost a combined 58 pounds using the Jenny Craig diet.

Phylicia lost 5 lbs during the first week she began the diet (Thanksgiving week none the less) and has lost a total of 38 pounds in 8 months.  Phylicia claims that a big boost in her weight loss was eating 4-5 small meals a day and exercising.

Debbie was the sister that prompted Phylicia to begin a weight loss regime, but now that Debbie has seen her slimmer sister, she is determined to cath up with her.  Debbie has lost 20 pounds and said that she would do the famous bikini picture if she got down enough, where as Phylicia would not strike that pose.

The sisters will be teaming up together working on The Cat on a Hot Tin Roof where Debbie Allen will direct her sister while she plays (ironically) Big Mama.

I am such a fan of both of these ladies.  I wish them all the best!!

A recent post from the Global Healing Center lists nuts that would be considered the healthiest or best for you.

Here is the list in a nutshell (no pun intended)

• Almonds
• Walnuts
• Pecans
• Brazil Nuts
• Cedar Nuts

One thing to note about almonds is that it is recommended to soak them in purified water over night before you eat them.  Dr OZ recently mentioned this on the Oprah show as well.  He says he always has some soaked almonds on his desk.  Why? It is said that it removes enzyme inhibitors, makes them more easily digestible and the nutrition value of the almond is more easily assimilated and absorbed in to your body.

Should you soak all nuts? In general, just the ones with brown skin.

Always remember to chew your nuts thoroughly to avoid damage to your digestive tract.