Want to know a little more about a woman? Look inside her purse. Mine, for instance, currently contains a wallet, cell phone, and small cosmetics bag. Pretty normal, right? It also holds arthritis meds for my dog, an inhaler, a diaper, three crayons, two sticks of gum, a plastic bracelet, a half eaten granola bar, and a small stainless steel water bottle. What does this say about me? I'm a busy mom for one. I also need to clean out my purse.

Today's handbags can be big affairs, more like bags than purses. And while you might be tempted to fill them up with things you don't need, why not instead put things in them that will improve your health on a day to day basis? Forbes has a few suggestions in this slide show titled 10 healthy handbag essentials. I know I'll be adding a few of their suggestions to my own bag, right after I get rid of that old granola bar.

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