If you are aching from a workout, add a teaspoon of powdered ginger to your bath. This helps soothe sore muscles. You will smell great and get rosy glow.
An alternative method is to boil a pot of water with lots of sliced ginger for a about 15 minutes. Let it cool (until it’s just nice and warm) and then remove the ginger with a strainer. Dampen a small towel in the ginger water and rub all aver your body. Wait for a few minutes then rinse your body with warm water.
“In the arena of human life, the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action.” – Aristotle
List of healthy snacks:
a. 1 – apple
b. 1- banana
c. 16 – 20 Almonds
d. 1/4 cup – grapes
e. 1 – Fruit juice popsicle
f. 1 tablespoon peanut butter
g. 1 cup – plain low fat or nonfat yogurt
h. 40 thin sticks – Pretzels
i. 1 handful sunflower or pumpkin seeds in shells
j. 3 tablespoons – raisins
“Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?” – Bob Marley
1. Regular hand washing particularly,
a. after you use the restroom.
b. before and after food handling.
c. after playing with your pets.
Note: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that the effortless act of just washing your hands has more potential to save lives than vaccination or medical intervention.
So, make it a habit to reach for the soap and water whenever necessary and you will be glad you did.
2. Always rinse your fruits and vegetables before eating.
3. When re-heating food, make sure it is served steaming hot.
4. Keep raw meat and seafood in the freezer unless you plan to cook it on the same day.
5. Store perishable foods in the fridge at 5°C or lower.
6. Check your pantry and fridge regularly and throw out food that has expired, stale or has fungus growing on it.
Goji berries also know as Wolfberry or Lycium barbarum from the Solanaceae plant family. Now grown in Southeast Asia and Europe, the Goji Berry is gaining popularity as a health food. The plant’s shoots and leaves are commercially available as a leaf vegetable.
The chewy berries which are said to have a sweet and sour taste are consumed mainly for their health benefits. Rip goji berries are commonly consumed in raw food form. Dried versions of the berries are cooked into Chinese dishes such as tonic soups made with pork or chicken. Various beverages are produced from the fruit including herbal tea, juice and wine (which is usually blend with grape wine.
Research shows goji berry is packed with antioxidants and anti-cancer properties. It helps boost the immune system and improve blood circulation. It is also widely suggested that consumption of the berries can improve vision.
However, those who are on blood thinning medication may want to consult a doctor before consuming goji berries as the fruit has its own anticoagulant properties and could cause adverse drug interactions. Consumption of the fruit is also not recommended for pregnant women.
According to studies, an average adult spends 10 hours every week doing house chores. Getting rid of clutter can help you cut down 40% of house work in an average household. Try these simple tips to start de-cluttering around your home:
1. Sort through the mess one room at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
2. For every item you buy, get rid of an old one you no longer need.
3. Pick up at least five things every time you pass a messy area.
4. If you haven’t used an item in over a year, chances are you won’t ever. So, get rid of it.
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West
“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.” -George Bernard Shaw
“The soul is healed by being with children.” – English Proverb
