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SOYA BEAN
2009-09-01 06:26:00
All of us know that soyabean drink provides good protein to our body...but many of us don't know that there are certain days we should avoiddrinking it.Soya bean drinks are best consumed on hot sunny days when the sun isstrong. The soya milk will give lots of nutrients to the body as thebody is able to absorb the protein well.However, avoid the drink when the weather is cloudy or raining. Taking the drink in those weather, the body will not be able to take in theprotein and will result in a disease called 'GOUT' or 'high acidicurine' due to the high protein residue in the body, after a long run.This disease will cause pain to your knee joints and it will only be incontrol when you control your food intake of proteins and medication.The pain is unbearable and usually you will have no idea what you havetaken to cause the pain. Food like soya beans, anchovies, broccoli,spinach, peanuts, & n esp animal organs will have to beavoided to prevent the pain from attacking.So my friend, p...
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Are you drinking the right tea?
2009-07-27 06:23:00
1. People who use their 'brain' to work or students who study hard dayand night.--- Should drink more Chrysanthemum Tea.2. People who need a lot of body energy to work or those people whoexercise a lot everyday.--- Should drink Wu Loong Tea.3. People who travel on a bike or work in dirty and polluted places.--- Should drink Green Tea.4. For people who like to sit down all day long and not do anything,even exercising--- Must drink Green Tea and Flower Tea.5. People who smoke and drink a lot of alcoholic drinks.--- Should drink more Green Tea.6. Carnivore ( i.e. people who must eat meat at least once a day, orfeel sickly)--- Try to drink some Wu Loong Tea.7. People who go to the washroom too often or not often enough.--- Should drink more Honey Tea8. People with high cholesterol and high blood pressure.--- Wu Loong Tea, Green Tea.9. Those who work with computers everyday.--- Need to drink a Lot of Tea (any tea will do).Whenever you are working with the computer, you should make some...
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JUST KEEP IT MIND
2009-06-21 06:34:00
THOSE PERSON WHO ARE HAVING CAR AND WHO ARE PLANNIG TO BUY CAR JUST KEEP IT MIND . Please note and circulate...Do not turn on A/C immediately as soon as you enter the car! Please open the windows after you enter your car and do not turn ON the air-conditioning immediately. According to a research done, the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener emits Benzene, a Cancer causing toxin (carcinogen- take note of the heated plastic smell in your car). In addition to causing cancer, it poisons your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will ...
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Keep Walking.....
2009-06-11 04:30:00
Just check this out......The Organs of your body have their sensory touches at the bottom of your foot, if you massage these points, you will find relief from aches and pains as you can see the heart is on the left foot. Typically they are shown as points and arrows to show which organ it connects to. It is indeed correct since the nerves connected to these organs terminate here. This is covered in great details in Acupressure studies or textbooks. God created our body so well that he thought of even this. He made us walk so that we will always be pressing these pressure points and thus keeping these organs activated at all times. Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here, i provide some of the following good habits for longevity.
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Foods to Eat
2009-05-31 04:20:00
Olive OilFour decades ago, researchers from the Seven Countries Study concluded that the monounsaturated fats in olive oil were largely responsible for the low rates of heart disease and cancer on the Greek island of Crete. Now we know that olive oil also contains polyphenols, powerful antioxidants that may help prevent age-related diseases. Yogurt In the 1970s, Soviet Georgia was rumored to have more centenarians per capita than any other country. Reports at the time claimed that the secret of their long lives was yogurt, a food ubiquitous in their diets. While the age-defying powers of yogurt never have been proved directly, yogurt is rich in calcium, which helps stave off osteoporosis and contains 'good bacteria' that help maintain gut health a...
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6 Super foods for women
2009-05-12 12:11:00
Super Food # 5: Vitamin D fortified low fat milk or orange juice Goal: At least 400 IUs of vitamin D daily What it does: “Essential to helping the bones absorb calcium from the gut,” says Somer, “vitamin D helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis and may be vital in reducing the risk of diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and tumors of the breast, colon, and ovary.” Indeed, recent studies from the University of California San Diego suggest that vitamin D has the potential to prevent up to one–half of all breast, colon, and ovarian cancer in the United States . Somer tells WebMD that a growing body of research indicates many women may be vitamin D deficient. “A combination of staying out of the sun (which the body uses to manufacture vitamin D) and using sunscreen, which blocks the synthesis of vitamin D, has resulted in many women hitting a dangerously low level of this nutrient,” says Somer. While Vitamin D is found in salmon, mackerel, tuna, a...
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6 Super foods for women
2009-05-05 12:11:00
Super Food # 4: Tomatoes (or watermelon, red grapefruit, red navel oranges) Goal: 3 to 5 servings each weekWhat it does: The powerhouse nutrient in all these fruits is lycopene. And, according to Miller, while the headlines touted its protective effects against prostate cancer, more quiet research has shown it has tremendous health benefits for women as well.“Research is starting to show that lycopene may protect against breast cancer,” Miller says. "And it’s also a powerful antioxidant that can help a woman fight heart disease.” The very latest research shows it may also help keep you looking younger longer by protecting against UV damage from the sun.Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here, i provide some of the following good habits for longevity.
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6 Super foods for women
2009-04-29 12:10:00
Super Food # 3: Beans Goal: 3 to 4 servings every week What it does: Low in fat, beans are a good source of protein and fiber and may have protective effects against heart disease and breast cancer. Beans may also play a role in stabilizing female hormones, says nutritionist Susan Krause, MS, RD. “Beans have been around so long that most people don’t view them as a fancy new health food,” Krause says. “But in fact, they are among one of the healthiest things a woman can eat.” In studies published in the International Journal of Cancer, researchers found that beans in general, and lentils in particular, may have some protective effects against breast cancer. In research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, doctors found a relationship between a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and a higher intake of legumes. Well known legumes include peas, beans, lentils, and peanuts. As a source of both soluble and insoluble fiber, Krause says, bea...
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6 Super foods for women
2009-04-21 12:10:00
Super Food # 2: Fatty fish -- like salmon, sardines, and mackerel Goal: 2 to 3 servings every week What it does: The healthy factor in fish is omega-3 fatty acids, and specifically two types known as DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid). “Fatty fish not only plays a vital role in the health of the membrane of every cell in our body, it also helps protect us from a number of key health threats,” says Laurie Tansman, MS, RD, CDN, a nutritionist at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Some of those threats include heart disease, stroke, hypertension, depression, joint pain, and a number of illnesses linked to inflammation, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Somer says fish may even offer some protection against Alzheimer’s disease. While many foods -- such as walnuts, flaxseed oil, and some mayonnaise brands -- claim the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, Somer cautions that only the DHA or EPA forms of omega-3 can be directly used by the ...
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6 Super foods for women
2009-04-17 12:12:00
Super Food # 6: Berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries) Goal: 3 to 4 servings every week What It Does: In a way similar to wine, these fruits may protect your body with powerful anti-cancer nutrients known as anthocyans, which are believed to play a role in cell repair. Krause says research shows anthocyans may decrease the risk of several cancers, including those in the breast and gastrointestinal tract. “These berries,” says Krause, “are also high in vitamin C and folic acid, which is essential for all women in their childbearing years. And they offer powerful anti-oxidant protection, which not only protects the heart but also may protect against skin aging, from the inside out.” Moreover, she tells WebMD that cranberries may help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections in women, while the nutrient, lutein found in all the berries, can help protect vision.Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly b...
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6 Super foods for women
2009-04-17 12:09:00
Super Food # 1: Low-fat yogurt Goal: 3 to 5 servings a week What it does: As a health food, yogurt is almost as old as, well, good health itself. But experts say evidence continues to accumulate that reveals its benefits in many new and exciting ways. “There is a suggestion [that yogurt] may decrease the risk of breast cancer,” Somer says. ”And there’s very strong evidence it can reduce problems associated with irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory digestive tract disorders -- both conditions that impact women more than men.” Additionally, she says, yogurt can help reduce the risk of stomach ulcers and vaginal infections. Enjoy a cup of yogurt at breakfast, lunch, or snack to help meet the U.S. Dietary Guidelines recommendation for three servings of low fat dairy each day. “It’s loaded with bone-healthy calcium -- something every woman needs more of at every age,” Somer says. One cup of yogurt has about 448 mg of calcium, compared to just 300 for eight ...
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Fast Food Rules to Follow by DrWeil.com.
2009-03-19 04:42:00
Even if you are diligent about packing healthful foods when traveling, or finding restaurants with nutritious choices when eating out, there may be times when your healthy dining options are limited. While I suggest you avoid eating fast food entirely, if you must, please keep the following in mind when ordering: No matter how hungry you are, you are better off ordering a small amount of food and making up for it with healthier foods later. Don't super-size or add on items. Pile on the lettuce, tomato and other vegetables that come with your order, to add some fiber and antioxidants. If you order a salad, choose the low-fat dressing, and add sparingly. One serving of full-fat dressing can be equal to the amount of fat in a cheeseburger! Finally, ask to see a list of the nutritional content of menu items. Some restaurants have them posted- if they don't, ask for them, and ask yourself if you really want to eat there.For more information on DrWeil.com. ...
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How to Select the Best Children's Bed For Your Child's Bedroom By Amber Lip
2009-03-03 07:46:00
Have you finally (perhaps reluctantly) decided that it's time to move your child out of their crib and onto the next level? Even though you lovingly selected your child's crib and nursery bedding with the utmost care, it may be time to realize that your baby is growing and her bed needs to grow with her. But, don't despair, there are beautiful youth beds and bedding available and now you get to put the same devotion into choosing her big girl bed that you did for her nursery! Here is what you need to know as you shop for your child's 'big kid' bed:There are basically two styles of youth beds to choose from - toddler beds and twin beds.Toddler Beds - Toddler beds are low to the floor and sized somewhere in between a twin bed and a crib. They are not only the right size for a toddler or young child, but they also come in a wide variety of designs that will almost guarantee that you'll find just what you're looking for. Toddler beds have become incredibly popular over that past...
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All about banana(pisang…)
2009-02-25 05:06:00
You'll love this fruit after reading what it does for your health!!!Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!! This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in the same way again.Banana s contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes. But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.Depression: According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to ...

How to Stay Motivated With Your Fitness and Weight Loss Goals
2009-01-11 05:07:00
Tips from Oprah's trainer , Fitness Guru - Bob Greene 1. Ease Into Weight Loss When most people decide to lose weight, they typically go cold turkey on the Chunky Monkey and chips and dive right into a Spartan menu highlighting vegetables and cottage cheese, determined to do an overnight overhaul of their diet. Wrong approach, Greene says. Gradual is better. "Don't radically change your entire diet overnight," Greene says. Phase in healthier foods a little at a time. "Don't give up all your comfort foods at once, and don't look at snacks as foods that get you into trouble," Greene says. Eating right can and should include snacks, he says. "Snacks are effective weight loss tools. They bridge hunger and help you not to overdo it at a meal." 2. Skip the Scale It's a knee-jerk reaction. You've been on a diet for oh, 24 hours, and you're eager to see your progress. Of course, you'll weigh in. Think again, Greene says. "Stay off the scale for the first month to six w...
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Top 10 Reasons to Turn Off Your TV
2008-12-30 07:34:00
From Mark Stibich, Ph.D., Turn ing off your television will gain you, on average, about 4 hours per day. Imagine if you took that time to exercise, give your brain a workout and develop strong relationships. Not only would you be adding years to your life, you would become more interesting, energetic, and fun. So take the plunge and try not watching TV for a week. At first it will be strange and awkward, but stick with it and soon you will love all the extra time. 1. Television Eats Your Time The average U.S. adult watches more than 4 hours of television a day. That's 25 percent of waking time spent every day. Imagine if you suddenly had 25 percent more time -- that's three extra months per year! You could get in all your exercise, cook your meals from scratch and still have time left over to write a novel. Over a lifetime, an 80-year-old person would have watched 116,800 hours of television, compared to only 98,000 hours of work. As a nation, adults watch 880 million hou...
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The top five cancer-causing foods are:
2008-12-20 05:19:00
1. Hot dogsBecause they are high in nitrates, the Cancer Prevention Coalitionadvises that children eat no more than 12 hot dogs a month. If youcan'tlive without hot dogs, buy those made without sodium nitrate.2. Processed meats and baconAlso high in the same sodium nitrates found in hot dogs, bacon, andotherprocessed meats raise the risk of heart disease. The saturated fat inbacon also contributes to cancer.3. DoughnutsDoughnuts are cancer-causing double trouble. First, they are made withwhite flour, sugar, and hydrogenated oils, then fried at hightemperatures. Doughnuts, says Adams , may be the worst food you canpossibly eat to raise your risk of cancer.4. French friesLike doughnuts, French fries are made with hydrogenated oils and thenfried at high temperatures. They also contain cancer- causing acrylamides which occur during the frying process. They should be ca...
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Important Notice( Air out your car before turning on Aircon)
2008-11-20 04:28:00
Open the windows after you enter your car In brief, the above article says: According to research done by a U.C., the car dashboard, sofa, air freshener will emit Benzene, a cancer causing toxin (carcinogen) . In addition to causing cancer, it poisons your bones, causes anemia, and reduces white blood cells. Prolonged exposure will cause Leukemia, increasing the risk of cancer. May also cause miscarriage. Acceptable Benezene level indoors is 50 mg per sq. ft. A car parked indoors with the windows closed will contain 400-800 mg of Benezene. If parked outdoors under the sun at a temperature above 60 degrees F, the Benezene level goes up to 2000-4000 mg, 40 times the acceptable level. The people inside the car will inevitably inhale an excess amount of the toxin. It is recommended that you open the windows and door to give time for the interior to air out before you enter. Benzene is a toxin that affects your kidney and liver, and is difficult for...
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Don't ever skip breakfast...
2008-11-20 04:24:00
Importance of having Breakfast Breakfast can help prevent strokes, heart attack and sudden death. Advice on not to skip breakfast! Healthy livingFor those who always skip breakfast, you should stop that habit now! You've heard many times that "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day." Now, recent research confirms that one of the worst practices you can develop may be avoiding breakfast. Why? Because the frequency of heart attack, sudden death, and stroke peaks between 6: 00a.m. and noon, with the highest incidence beingbetween 8: 00a.m. and 10:00a.m.What mechanism within the body could account for this significant jump in sudden death in the earlymorning hours? We may have an Answer.Platelet, tiny elements in the blood that keep us from bleeding to Death if we get a cut, can clump together inside our arteries due tocholesterol or laque buildup in the artery lining. It is in the morning hours that platelets become the most activated and tend to form these i...

Baby Carrots are not what you think they are?
2008-11-18 09:06:00
'The following information is from a farmer who grows and packages carrots for IGA, METRO, LOBLAWS, etc.The small cocktail (baby) carrots you buy in small plastic bags are made using the larger carrots which are put through a machine which cuts and shapes them into cocktail carrots. What you may not know and should know is the following: once the carrots are cut and shaped into cocktail carrots they are dipped in a solution of water and chlorine in order to preservethem (this is the same chlorine used in your pool) and since they do not have their skin or natural protective covering, they give them a higher dose of chlorine.You will notice that once you keep these carrots in your refrigerator for a few days, a white covering will form on the carrots; this is the chlorine which resurfaces. At what cost do we put our health at risk to have esthetically pleasing and simple to serve vegetables which are unhealthy?We do hope that this information can be passed on to as many people as po...
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Hypertension Health Check
2008-11-06 14:34:00
Hypertension Health Check , please click here............................Research has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here, i provide some of the following good habits for longevity.
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6 Sex Mistakes Men Make
2008-11-06 14:19:00
WebMD offers experts' sex tips for men who have sex with women. By Martin F. DownsWebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Hey guys, think you know everything there is to know about having sex with women? That erotic encyclopedia you carry around in your head may contain a lot of basic errors and omissions about women's sexuality -- errors that can lead to sex mistakes. That's because -- after learning the facts of life -- most of us are left to figure out sex for ourselves. Guys tend to take a lot of cues from adult movies, and we all know how true-to-life those are. Experience may help, but many women can be shy when talking about what they like. To help us with some sex tips, WebMD asked two acclaimed sex educators, Tristan Taormino and Lou Paget, to tell us what they think are the most common sex mistakes men make with women. Taormino is a prolific author, lecturer, and video producer. Her latest project is the Expert ...
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Top Nutrition Trends for 2008
2008-10-28 00:57:00
Survey: Americans Eating More Whole Grains, Vegetables, Fruits By Miranda HittiWebMD Health News Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Oct. 26, 2008 -- Whole grains are hot, trans fat is not, and more Americans say they're doing all they can to eat right, according to a new survey from the American Dietetic Association (ADA). In the survey, 783 U.S. adults dish on their diet and exercise habits. Among the findings: Consumption of whole grains, vegetables, and fruits is up.Trans fat, beef, pork, and dairy consumption is down.More Americans have a good attitude toward diet and exercise and say they're doing their best to eat healthfully. Here's a closer look at those findings. Food Trends Here are the top five foods or nutrients that survey participants say they've increased during the past five years: Whole grains: 56% say they're eating more Vegetables: Half of participants say they're eating more veg...
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The Good Protein Chart
2008-09-21 08:11:00
Protein can help you shed those unwanted pounds and keep your belly full. But it's important to eat the right amount and the right kind of protein to get the health benefits. Fish & Seafood Seafood is one of the best sources of protein because it's usually low in fat. Fish such as salmon is a little higher in fat but it is the heart-healthy kind: omega-3 fatty acids. White-Meat Poultry Stick to the white meat of poultry for excellent, lean protein. Dark meat is higher in fat. The skin is loaded with saturated fat, so remove skin before cooking. Milk, Cheese Yogurt Not only are dairy foods excellent sources of protein but they also contain valuable calcium. Choose skim or low fat dairy to keep bones and teeth strong, prevent osteoporosis and enhance weight loss. Eggs Eggs are one of the least expensive forms of protein. The American Heart Association says normal healthy adults can safely enjoy an egg a day. Beans One-half cup of beans con...
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Hey Chicken: Take It Off - Take It All Off!
2008-08-21 08:09:00
Half the fat is in the chicken skin...so take it off!Half of the fat and saturated fat in chicken breast and thigh is in the skin, which is why so many of us enjoy our chicken skinless. I personally find the skin, dare I say it, "yucky" particularly if it's soft and not completely crispy. I actually can't remember the last time I ate the skin on chicken.Here's the thing though...do you remove the skin before or after you cook it?If you cook your chicken with the skin on only to take it off at the dinner table, then that's where all the great-tasting marinade, BBQ sauce, or BBQ rubs and seasonings are going to be. Plus it makes sense that some of the fat in the skin is going to melt into the chicken meat as it cooks. So go ahead and take the skin off before you prepare the chicken for grilling. It will grill much the same way as it did before except this time all the seasoning and flavor won't come off with the skin.4 ounces of roasted chicken breast with skin contains 225 calor...
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HOW TO LOWER HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
2008-06-05 15:13:00
PreventionYou can take steps to prevent high blood pressure by adopting a healthy lifestyle. These steps include maintaining a healthy weight; being physically active; following a healthy eating plan, that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and lowfat dairy foods; choosing and preparing foods with less salt and sodium; and, if you drink alcoholic beverages, drinking in moderation. In this section you will learn more about healthy lifestyle habits for preventing and controlling high blood pressure.Healthy EatingResearch has shown that following a healthy eating plan can both reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure and lower an already elevated blood pressure.For an overall eating plan, consider the DASH eating plan. "DASH" stands for "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension," a clinical study that tested the effects of nutrients in food on blood pressure. Study results indicated that elevated blood pressures were reduced by an eating plan that emphasizes fruits, vegetables, and...
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Do You Really Need to Lose Weight?
2008-05-28 09:37:00
7 questions that can help you decide.By Dulce ZamoraWebMD FeatureReviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MDSo your favorite jeans have gotten a bit too close-fitting for comfort. Maybe you don't cut quite the figure in your bathing suit that you did a few years ago.But do you really need to lose weight? Are you putting your health in danger -- or just carrying around a little harmless extra padding?The standard answer is that you're overweight if your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher and obese if your BMI is 30 or higher. But some new research is confusing the weight-and-health issue a bit.A study published in the April 20 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that people whose BMIs put them into the overweight category actually had a lower risk of death than people in the normal-weight group. (People who were considered obese still had an increased risk of death.)"When we looked at the overweight group … we found that that group was asso...
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The 10 Nutrition Rules of Weight Loss
2008-05-20 17:24:00
WebMD Feature from "Runner's World" MagazineBy Nancy ClarkNutrition ist Nancy Clark shares ten tips every runner should know if they want to lose some weight.1. To lose 10 pounds of body fat a year, you need to eat 100 calories less per day. Cutting too many calories from your daily intake will sap your energy level and increase your hunger, making you more susceptible to splurging on high-calorie foods.2. Don't skip breakfast. Eat within two hours of waking.3. In fact, eat more breakfast than you think you should. Trade in some of your dinner calories for more calories at breakfast.4. Don't allow yourself to get hungry. Eat at least every four hours, and split a meal in half to make sure you properly fuel up pre- and postrun. For example, eat part of your breakfast before your morning run (a banana) and the rest of your breakfast afterward (a bagel with peanut butter).5. Eat at least three kinds of food each meal from these four categories: breads, cereals, and grains; fruits and...
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DANGER OF COKE & PEPSI
2008-05-07 07:56:00
For those of u who LOVE Coke /Pepsi . Just when you thought you knew everything.continueResearch has found that people who generally live longer do so partly because of good habits. Here, i provide some of the following good habits for longevity.
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Stop Smoking - Positive Useful Tips
2008-04-26 17:25:00
1. Built up a strong belief in you blended with stronger will power to quit smoking. Consider giving up smoking as one of the very difficult things you have done in your life. It’s all up to you. 2. Develop your plan and take a decision right away for doing things accordingly. 3. Make short note why you want to stop smoking live longer far better, for your family, some money, smell better to find a mate easily etc. you know very well what is bad about smoking and what you will achieve when you stop smoking. Put the same on a paper and read it daily once. 4. Seek an all out stop smoking support from your family and friends for your decision to stop smoking. Tell them in the very near future you may become irritable, even irrational as a cause of quitting smoking habit. 5. Get on with a set date to stop smoking and also decide on what day you intend to say a final good-bye to cigarette. You may hold a small ceremony when you smoke your last cigarette. It’s up to your likin...
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