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It's true that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Breakfast have numerous benefits to your body  especially to the brain, because it supplies your brain with the fuel (sugar) necessary to kick off the day. Skipping breakfast has adverse effects on our body. And it goes a long way to negatively and silently affect you during the day. But the question now is "Are you doing your breakfast right or wrong ? " Below are some breakfast mistakes people do frequently 1.  Not enough protein Not including enough protein-foods in our breakfast is wrong. Most people do have a cut of tea and bread as their breakfast. But is the milk in the tea really enough ? Why not add a hard-boiled egg to your meal for extra protein. Just one boiled egg can provide your body with a reasonable amount of protein. 2.  Too little fiber  Try to have adequate fiber in your breakfast because. ...

Many people don’t find lemon tasty for consumption but Lemon is no doubt one of the healthiest fruits in the world.  This wonderful citrus fruit is extremely beneficial for treatment of numerous health issues including throat infections, indigestion, constipation, dental problems, and fever, internal bleeding, rheumatism, burns, obesity, respiratory disorders, and high blood pressure. It can also be used externally to improve skin and hair quality. Lemon is very nutritional and useful to the body and The greatest benefit lemons provide is immune system boost and blood cleansing. Lemons are a real storehouse of nutrients – vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, A, B1, B6, magnesium, bioflavonoids, pectin, folic acid, phosphorous, calcium, and potassium. Although people generally think that the health benefits of lemons come from the flesh of the fruit, it’s actually the peel that’s more health beneficial.  Lemon peel is a great antiseptic and anti-inflam...

Watermelon is the favorite fruit of many people around the world.  Its sweet and refreshing taste makes the perfect dessert for the hot summer days.  But, nobody likes watermelon seeds and they usually end up in the garbage.  What you don`t know is that these seeds contain an immense amount of nutrients, including essential proteins, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals.  Watermelon seeds are abundant in B vitamins such as thiamine, niacin, folate and minerals like potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and copper. No matter how you prepare them, watermelon seeds make an excellent addition to a healthy diet and an extremely effective way to get your daily vitamins and minerals. Health Benefits of Watermelon Seeds: 1. Heart Health This is the perfect remedy for those who suffer from cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure.  Due to their rich magnesium content, watermelon seeds can promote healthy heart function and maintain normal blood ...

It is not a question of wanting to have a spot free face, everybody wants to look beautiful so clearing the black spots on our face is one of the key factors to put in place in order to achieve this great feet. Do you want to have smooth and soft skin without spending a lot of money from your budget on beauty products?  We will recommend to try this simple and very effective mask made in your home. Honey will decrease the pores and will remove the bacteria. Because of this your skin will have more strength, elasticity and freshness. Baking soda is natural peeling agent that will reduce the skin irritation and will stimulate the blood circulation.  This mask is appropriate for all skin types, and that makes her great. INGREDIENTS : One teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon of honey a teaspoon of olive oil PREPARATION : Mix all the ingredients in separate bowls, then put them together and make homogeneous mixture.  Clean the face and apply the mask. Leave the mas...

Every body wants to look smart so here are 5 Ways You Can Get Rid Of Stubborn Belly Fats and look smart. This post is for everybody who wants to maintain a very good figure. Bigger belly or Bloating is a very uncomfortable issue which affects a surprisingly large number of people.  It looks and feels unpleasant and even though it’s temporary if it happens frequently you should definitely do something about it.  Here are a few tips which can help you flatten your stomach starting today. Decrease Salt We all eat salt, it’s a necessary component of our everyday meals.  But excess salt in your diet will make your body retain water and lead to an imbalance of salt and water in your body.  What happens next? You get bloated. If you eat lots of frozen prepackaged foods, fast food, snacks and similar products you’re probably ingesting more sodium than you should. Adding salt to everything you eat is also another way you could be taking in too much salt....

 You must have heard of anemia but really don't have a good knowledge of what it is.  Most people have a wrong understanding of what anemia is.  From my interactions with people over the years I came to understand that what most people understood  as anemia is actually a particular type anemia known as sickle cell anemia.  In this post I will take out time to give a brief account of what anemia is.  WHAT IS ANEMIA ? A medical condition in which the capacity of the blood to transport to the body tissues is reduced. Anemia develops due to insufficient healthy erythrocytes or red blood cells (RBCs) in the body. The blood cells may lack enough hemoglobin, the protein that gives blood its red color. SYMPTOMS OF ANEMIA Symptoms of anemia range from none to mild to life a threatening. Some of the symptoms include: Tiredness Weakness Dizziness Pale skin Headache Numbness or coldness in hands and feet Low body temperature Arrhythm...

Calcium is vital for strong bones and teeth. You also need to incorporate foods rich in calcium into your diet because calcium helps the body maintain healthy blood vessels and regulate blood pressure. Here are 10 foods rich in calcium your bones and teeth needs.. 1. Yoghurt 2. Milk 3. Spinach 4. Soybeans 5. Cheese 6. Kale 7. Black-eyed peas 8. Almonds 9. Oranges 10. Sesame Seeds Source: DirectGist.com Your comments will be highly appreciated.  Thank you. 

Foods You Should Eat To Ease Pains In Our Everyday life. Due to one reason or the other, people might go through one pain or the other. These pains might result from an injury, accident, sickness or something else. Research shows that chronic pain affects 116 million American adults.  Well, that’s more than a third of the US population. While pain pills reduce suffering, they can be addictive and produce side effects. Worse, they often fail to eliminate the true cause of the pain. The fact is “No matter how well you prescribe medication, chronic sufferers don’t get complete relief,” says James N. Dillard, MD, author of The Chronic Pain Solution . “It’s an enormous problem, and the medical community is doing a bad job solving it.”  But there is an alternative, and it’s right in your kitchen. Certain foods ease aches by fighting inflammation, blocking pain signals, and even healing underlying disease. “Almost always, ...

........ Continuation 23. RED WINE Although high alcohol consumption is linked to cancer, a moderate amount of red wine (two to three glasses a week) is thought to have positive effects because of its high quantity of antioxidant polyphenols, especially resveratrol, which is soluble in alcohol. Drinking red wine in moderation has also been linked to a lower rate of prostate cancer. 24. SALMON AND OTHER OILY FISH Salmon, sardines, trout and mackerel are types of oily fish that can thwart cancer. These species are rich in omega-3 fats that reduce inflammation in the body. Good quality fish oil supplements are another option. 25. SOYA Soya products are associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer. One joint study produced by Cancer Research UK found that women on a high soya diet had less dense breast tissue (dense breast tissue is linked to breast cancer). Soya also contains isoflavones, which reduce the effect of human estrogen – ...

For a while now I have talked on stroke.  Yes I can remember that just this week I have posted twice on stroke. The first been  "Tea Can Prevent Stroke " and the second " 7 Common Tips to Lower Risk of Stroke ". But just this morning I asked myself a question that question was " DO MY READERS ACTUALLY KNOW MORE ABOUT STROKE? " What prompted me to ask myself this question is because my last posts on stroke were actually very informative and useful but non you my readers tried to comment or even ask questions via the comment box. So I just assumed that you (my readers) don't have enough information on stroke.   So in this post I will give a briefly insight on what stroke is. WHAT IS STROKE? A stroke, occurs when blood flow to an area of brain is cut off. When this happens, brain cells are deprived of oxygen and begin to die. It's also known as BRAIN ATTACK. When brain cells die during a stroke, abilities controlled by ...

Do you know that you can reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke?  Sometimes just very small change to your lifestyle can be a huge help in reducing your risk of heart disease and stroke. Below are 7 tips to lower your risk of stroke or heart attack..... 1. Regular Exercise Exercise at a moderate rate can  lower your chances of getting a stroke and heart attack by 30%. Doing a 30 minutes of exercise that can gets your heart pumping at least 3 days a week is recommended. Push-up, brisk walking or swimming are some good options of simple exercise you can do. If your schedules are tight, you break your exercise into small phases. For instance a 15-minute push-up in the morning and another before lunch or a 15-minutes walking. 2. Do Your Heart Medication Correctly Always take your heart medicines correctly. A good number of people don't take their heart medications the way their doctor prescribed. Avoid anything that will lead you to n...

............ Continued 16.  MONOUNSATURATED & POLYUNSATURATED FATS It’s advisable to swap animal fats found in meat and dairy produce, and trans-fats found in cakes and biscuits – both of which have been linked to a raised risk of cancer – for monounsaturated fats (found in olive oil, nut oils, avocados, nuts and seeds), and polyunsaturated fats (found in vegetable oils). 17.  ONIONS Onions contain flavonoids, which protect cells from damage and are increasingly thought to play a vital role in preventing cancer. One of the largest nutrient families known to man, flavonoids is an umbrella term for a group of plant metabolites with powerful antioxidant properties. 18.  OREGANO This wonderfully fragrant green herb is laden with the phytochemical quercetin, which slows the growth of cancer and encourages apoptosis of cancer cells, a process by which certain cells are programmed to die. 19.  PARSLEY The parsley herb has many healt...

Have you ever been told that drinking tea regularly can reduce your risk of having stroke ? Studies have shown that there was a 13% lower risk of stroke among tea drinkers. But there are different types of tea. So the question now is what type of tea can reduce the risk of having stroke ? WHAT TYPE OF TEA? Though over 100 varieties of tea exist and it's just too obvious that it's not all of them can reduce the risk of stroke. Researchers have not actually pin-point any particular variety of to be responsible for reducing the risk of stroke. Though, results of smaller researches suggested that green tea consumption was associated with a decreased stroke rate but that black tea consumption was not. WHAT AMOUNT IS SUFFICIENT ? The effect of tea on stroke risk is a long-term effect one. Studies have shown that there was noticeable decline in stroke risk among people who drink 3 cups of tea per day. While no noticeable decline in stroke risk among pa...

Ways To Burn Calories And Live A Healthy Life. Healthy living should be the concern of every living being who wants to live long. This post helps in giving different ways calories can be burnt naturally.                  If you can get to the gym every day and blast off 500 calories, then that’s awesome—but if you follow up a morning workout by sitting at a desk for eight hours, then you may not be too pleased with how long it takes you to start noticing weight falling off.  Luckily, there are stealth ways you can turn up your calorie burn all day long. Lose more weight in less time with these expert tips. 1.  Rise and sweat If you know you have limited time to get to the gym in the morning, set your alarm to go off 15 minutes early.  “Do something first thing to get your metabolism stoked—try a circuit of the tried-and-true basics, like jumping jacks, push-ups,...

Foods You Should Avoid When You Are Having Stomach Trouble.  When you are having indigestion, there are certain foods you should avoid. Here are 7 foods you should avoid when you are having tummy issues 1. ICE CREAM Ice cream should be avoided when you are having problems with digestion.  Because ice cream is known to cause cramping, bloating and indigestion. 2. SPICY FOODS Spicy foods can stimulate the digestive system so they should be avoided when you are experiencing nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. 3. BEANS Beans is another food you should avoid if you are having problems with digestion.  While high in fibre and protein, beans also contain a type of sugar known as oligosaccharide which is difficult to digest. 4. CITRUS FRUITS Citrus fruits such as lemon, oranges and grapefruits should be avoided when you have a stomach upset because they are known to cause digestive problems due to their acidic nature. 5. FRIED FOODS Fried foods are a...

Continuation.......... 8. CRUCIFEROUS VEGETABLES Cruciferous veg such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and kale contain anti-cancer substances known as glucosinolates, including the compounds indoles and isothiocyanates, which impede cancer growth. A study of 5,000 Chinese breast cancer survivors discovered that those who ate lots of cruciferous veg were more likely to live longer and have a decreased chance of the cancer returning. 9. CUMIN This bright yellow spice, which is synonymous with Middle Eastern and Asian cooking, is part of the parsley family (alongside coriander and dill). Abundant in phytochemicals – thought to protect against inflammation and cancer – it can be added to curries, chillies and stews, or taken as a supplement. 10.  FIBER-RICH FOODS Eating at least 25g of fiber daily – found in beans, bran, wholewheat bread and cereal, prunes and other fruit, and vegetables – may help prevent cancer, especially colorectal cancer as it helps...