Here’s an interesting fact about drinking coffee:
It is possible that drinking coffee could help stave off Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have shown, drinking three cups a day reduced the risk of developing Alzheimer’s by as much as 60 percent.
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Benefits of strawberries
Apart from being delicious, people in many cultures have found strawberries useful for certain conditions. The Chinese, for instance, claim that eating a handful of strawberries can cure a hangover. They are also said to whiten teeth and are also used to get rid of garlic breath.
Simple ways to cut saturated fat
Tips for healthy eating:
1. Try adding a slice of avocado instead of cheese to a sandwich.
2. Choose low-fat cheeses and switch to low-fat milk.
3. Cook with olive or vegetable oil instead of butter.
4. Choose leaner cuts of meat and remove fat whenever possible.
5. Downsize meat portions.
6. Use tofu or nuts in stir-fries instead of meat.
7. Enjoy a baked potato instead of fries. Use low-fat yogurt instead of sour cream.
8. Add more beans and vegetables to casseroles, use less meat.
9. Use buttermilk instead of mayonnaise in salad dressings.
10. Instead of ice-cream for dessert, enjoy fruit served with frozen sherbet or low-fat frozen yogurt.
Peanut butter to lose weight
If you love peanut butter, here’s the good news:
Researchers at Purdue University tested various snack foods including unsalted peanuts, other nuts and rice cakes. They found that following a peanut or peanut butter snack, people’s hunger was reduced for two and a half hours. With other snacks hunger returned within half hour. Interestingly, the peanut snackers adjusted their calorie intake spontaneously and did not add extra calories to their daily diet. Furthermore there was a positive change in the fatty-acid profile of the diet reflecting the good-quality fats (monounsaturated) found in the peanuts.
Healthy eating habits for children
Do’s and Don’ts:
* Do set a good example for your child to follow. Have meals together and eat the same healthy foods.
* Do allow children to follow their natural appetites when deciding how much to eat.
* Do discourage snacking on sweets and fatty foods. Keep plenty of healthy foods such as fruits, raw vegetables, low fat crackers and yogurt for children to eat between meals.
* Do encourage children to enjoy fruits and vegetables by giving them a variety from an early age.
* Do ask children to help prepare meals. If parents rely mostly on fast foods, children may not learn to enjoy cooking.
* Don’t add unnecessary sugar to drinks and foods.
* Don’t force children to eat more than they want.
* Don’t give skim milk to children under the age of 5 unless your doctor prescribes it. At this stage children need the extra calories in whole milk.
* Don’t give whole nuts to children under the age of 5, who may choke on them but peanut butter is fine.
* Don’t use food as a bribe.
Eat right to age well
Here’s an interesting fact about longevity:
Japan has the longest life expectancy in the world. Yet people in the Okinawan Islands in southern Japan enjoy even longer and healthier lives than the average Japanese. Their diet secret? Lots of grains, vegetables, soy and fish; less meat, poultry and dairy. There is however, no scientific basis to the suggestion by some supplement manufacturers that ‘coral calcium’ is the secret of the Okinawans’ longevity.
So, pack your daily diet with nutritional high-value food:
* Cool-water fish such as salmon & tuna – contain Omega 3 fatty acids, which may reduce inflammation of the joints due to arthritis and degeneration of eyesight in older people.
* Beans – contain iron and a high value of protein.
* Dark green leafy vegetables – contain iron, folate, beta carotene and calcium.
* Fruits such as orange, guava or papaya – contain vitamin c, iron and fiber.
A daily tip:
Drink lots of water everyday – consume 6 to 8 glasses each day. It helps regulate body temperature, transports nutrients to your body cells and helps remove waste. Because sensitivity to thirst diminishes with age, older adults are susceptible to dehydration which can cause confusion, headache, fatigue and more.
How to go green at home
Quick tips on how to go green with your home:-
1. Freshen the air
Throw away air fresheners as they release toxins which have been proven to cause headaches, depression, diarrhea and ear infections. Instead, use baking soda to get rid of odour or place some fresh flowers for a natural scent.
2. Mow the lawn
Do not clear the grass clippings after mowing the lawn. The grass will decompose, providing nutrients in the soil for other plants. It will help worms breed which is good as they aerate the soil and enrich it with their waste.
3. Save water
Wash fruits and vegetables in a wash basin half-filled with water instead of washing under the running tap.
4. Water plants in the morning
Early in the morning is the best time to water plant as evaporation rates are the lowest then. If they are watered before midday, your plants do not lose precious water to the heat.
5. BBQ away
Use a gas-powered grill since natural gas burns clean and produces 45 percent less carbon dioxide compared to coal. It is also more earth friendly than charcoal and wood which produce soot that add to air pollution.
6. Spray it off
The next time you need to clean grease or paint off your hands, try some cooking spray. Spray it on hands, rub off grease or paint then wash with soap and water. It is easier and gentler than using paint solvent.
How to be happy all the time
Being happy is a choice and it does not depend on your current situation or circumstances.
“You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of. You will never live if you are looking for the meaning of life.” -Albert Camus
Here are some ways on how to be happy everyday:-
1. Quit the blame game
Stop playing the blame game by assuming equal responsiblity for everything that happens within a relationship. Remember, it takes two hands to clap. Learn to accept your partner for who they are and look at the strength in your partner and not his weakness.
2. Let go of regrets
Holding on to your regrets can get in the way of achieving inner peace. So if you are holding on to some, learn to let go of them so you can live your life to the fullest. Learn to look at whatever happened as a lesson in life. This will help you live your life to the fullest.
3. Get over your insecurities
Low self esteem can plague anybody, and one this happens chances are you will think about it constantly. Stop judging yourself and others. By doing so, it will help strip those insecurities away.
4. Learn to forgive
Forgiveness is a gift to yourself or to the person who has wronged you in the past. Holding on to hate would not do much to your inner peace. Learn to forgive and then move on.
5. Be a good listener
There is an obvious reason why God created us with two ears and one mouth. This is a crucial point to becoming a good communicator. Most people hear, but they do not listen.
6. Watch your manners!
Simple gestures of courtesy can take you a long way. Even just saying ‘thank you’ to a colleague who has helped you at work can be just what you need to get you in her good books.
7. Be assertive, not aggressive
There is a distinct difference between these two mannerisms. Whether you are unhappy with a subordinate or a superior, always discuss your discontent n a private, refined manner.
8. Cut down on plastic
Your credit card, that is. While this little piece of plastic can be convenient, it can tempt you to spend more. Learn to purchase only what you need. Limit yourself to just one card, and use it for emergency situations only.
9. Hang out with people younger than you from all walks of life
By doing so, you will be allowing then to teach you how to see the world in a different way. It helps keep you young at heart.
10. Daily ‘mental’ exercise: Look on the bright sight
Looking at things or situations at a bright side would help keep you happy and young at heart.
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