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Monday, June 30, 2014
Drinking Warermelon Juice
They're so many awesome benefits from drinking watermelon juice. Looks like I'll have a glass!
Health Benefit #1 - A watermelon, especially red watermelon helps an individual to avert many diseases. Why? It contains lycopene in high measure. Basically, a lycopene is an antioxidant that helps to defuse “free radicals” that could potentially damage tissues and organs of the body. Moreover, free radicals augment inflammation and cholesterol in blood vessels, which then could lead to heart attack and stroke. Now with a watermelon juice, the risk of having or developing the aforementioned diseases could be mitigated.
Health Benefit #2 - A glass of watermelon juice everyday could reduce the risk of acquiring or worsening diseases such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma and colon cancer. Furthermore, since a watermelon is rich in antioxidants, it can preempt the development of kidney stones.
Health Benefit #3 - A watermelon is vital to obtain a low fat, low cholesterol diet. In fact, a glass of watermelon juice is enough or is considered a complete meal already. Watermelon also contains protein in addition to water, sugar and other minerals i.e., a balanced diet in every sense.
Health Benefit #4 - As previously mentioned, a watermelon is packed with potassium that essentially helps normalize blood pressure. In addition to that, it lessens the risk of developing cardiac arrest and apparently, potassium strengthens the body.
Health Benefit #5 - It goes without saying that a watermelon or watermelon juice is an exceptional source of energy, since it is loaded with vitamin B and of course, sugar as well as water. As a matter of fact, watermelon is the most preferred fruit by athletes or even tri-athletes for its rejuvenating properties. To top that, it is a fine thirst quencher. Normally, athletes eat a watermelon or drink a glass of watermelon juice a day before undergoing strenuous activities, taking into account that it boosts their physical as well as mental condition.
Health Benefit #6 - It helps prevent bone loss and the like. A watermelon is rich in calcium which aids in the preservation and strengthening of bone structures. Moreover, it reduces the risk of age-related eyesight deterioration that could potentially lead to loss of foresight, especially to elders.
Health Benefit #7 - Watermelon’s seeds are loaded with high quantities of iron. So, try to crush the seeds and add the same to your glass of watermelon juice. Needless to emphasize, it is an ideal agent to fight off and/or prevent iron-deficiency anemia and related diseases.
Health Benefit #8 - A piece of watermelon addresses erectile dysfunction in one way or another. Although, research and studies have not yet formally concluded and expounded the reasons behind this ability of watermelon, many individuals have verified, experienced and testified about this miraculous curative.
How to Prepare a Glass of Watermelon Juice?
Considering all the benefits a watermelon brings forth, it is therefore a must to have one on the table every day. Nevertheless, you can always be creative when it comes to serving it for a more delightful eating or drinking experience such as preparing a watermelon salad or watermelon juice. Preparing a watermelon juice is very easy by just following the simple steps enumerated below:
A. Chop the watermelon into pieces and place them in a bowl.
B. Put those watermelon pieces into a juicer or crusher. It is advisable to include the seeds in it as they are a good source of iron, zinc and phosphorous. Don’t have a juicer? Look through our juicer reviews to find the perfect one for your household.
C. You may mix or pour on milk to make the watermelon juice tastier. Basically, it is not necessary to add sugar in the juice considering that it has natural sugars that makes it sweet.
A watermelon juice is not only nutritious, it is at the same time a perfect drink to beat the heat of summer.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Your Wife Would Like You to Know
Here are five things your wife would like you to know but for a variety of possible reasons, she won’t tell you.
She feels overwhelmed and likes when you take charge. Between taking care of the children, making dinner, and keeping the home together, not to mention working, she has a lot on her plate. She wants you to be her partner, not another person to take care of. That’s why it’s music to her ears when you offer to make dinner or do bath time, even though you may have worked all day. Picking up some of the slack provides her tremendous relief and she sincerely appreciates it. Don’t wait for her to ask. Just do it.....watch how quick her behavior may change after you do it.
She has a hard time turning off the “mom reflex.” She is not always attentive to you because she is preoccupied with the kids. It is not that she doesn’t care about you or love you, but is very difficult to stop thinking about them and their needs, even during adult time. While it is crucial to have alone time with your wife, understand how challenging it might be for her to refocus her energy on you and don’t take it as a sign of rejection. Even after having you around the house or having an outing, the "mom reflex" never really goes away. She may really want your help, however, she may feel its a whole lot easier for her to do the task instead. Don't get upset and frustrated, this is a normal part of being a mom.
She loves to be cherished. Even though you may not be inclined to express yourself emotionally, one way or another you have to let your wife know you love and cherish her. Tell her through words – written or spoken, or thoughtful gift or a romantic getaway. It doesn’t matter how, just make her feel special. Guys may be able to go without many of these things, but to many women this is her oxygen. When you cherish her and make her feel important, she feels valued and appreciated as a wife. When she does not feel cherished, she may feel resentful or insecure about your relationship.
She is sensitive to other women and potential competition. Watch how you talk about other women and praise them, even for things that seem benign like, “Wow she’s a good mother.” She wants to be the best in your eyes. The thought of you praising someone else when you may not praise her enough may make your wife feel that she is not satisfying your needs. If you have women friends (probably not the best idea) or female colleagues, tread lightly. If your own marriage is going through a rough patch, having relationships with other women (friendships or business – not romantic), especially if you imply you enjoy their company, can be very painful for your wife.
She wants to be heard. Hear out her anxieties even if they seem trivial to you. Instead of telling her not to be worried, validate her fears and offer to help her. When she stresses out about next year’s carpool schedule, don’t brush her off. Genuinely listen and volunteer to help. Take practical steps together to relieve the anxiety, it calms her down and makes her feel taken care of. Listening is the key to a better relationship. You as her husband may not always be able to "fix the problem" (which your wife already knows), she just wants you to listen to her uninterrupted.
She has a hard time turning off the “mom reflex.” She is not always attentive to you because she is preoccupied with the kids. It is not that she doesn’t care about you or love you, but is very difficult to stop thinking about them and their needs, even during adult time. While it is crucial to have alone time with your wife, understand how challenging it might be for her to refocus her energy on you and don’t take it as a sign of rejection. Even after having you around the house or having an outing, the "mom reflex" never really goes away. She may really want your help, however, she may feel its a whole lot easier for her to do the task instead. Don't get upset and frustrated, this is a normal part of being a mom.
She loves to be cherished. Even though you may not be inclined to express yourself emotionally, one way or another you have to let your wife know you love and cherish her. Tell her through words – written or spoken, or thoughtful gift or a romantic getaway. It doesn’t matter how, just make her feel special. Guys may be able to go without many of these things, but to many women this is her oxygen. When you cherish her and make her feel important, she feels valued and appreciated as a wife. When she does not feel cherished, she may feel resentful or insecure about your relationship.
She is sensitive to other women and potential competition. Watch how you talk about other women and praise them, even for things that seem benign like, “Wow she’s a good mother.” She wants to be the best in your eyes. The thought of you praising someone else when you may not praise her enough may make your wife feel that she is not satisfying your needs. If you have women friends (probably not the best idea) or female colleagues, tread lightly. If your own marriage is going through a rough patch, having relationships with other women (friendships or business – not romantic), especially if you imply you enjoy their company, can be very painful for your wife.
She wants to be heard. Hear out her anxieties even if they seem trivial to you. Instead of telling her not to be worried, validate her fears and offer to help her. When she stresses out about next year’s carpool schedule, don’t brush her off. Genuinely listen and volunteer to help. Take practical steps together to relieve the anxiety, it calms her down and makes her feel taken care of. Listening is the key to a better relationship. You as her husband may not always be able to "fix the problem" (which your wife already knows), she just wants you to listen to her uninterrupted.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
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Friday, June 27, 2014
6 Important Reasons Why Sleep is Important
Learning and memory: Sleep helps the brain commit new information to memory through a process called memory consolidation. In studies, people who’d slept after learning a task did better on tests later.
Metabolism and weight: Chronic sleep deprivation may cause weight gain by affecting the way our bodies process and store carbohydrates, and by altering levels of hormones that affect our appetite.
Safety: Sleep debt contributes to a greater tendency to fall asleep during the daytime. These lapses may cause falls and mistakes such as medical errors, air traffic mishaps, and road accidents.
Mood: Sleep loss may result in irritability, impatience, inability to concentrate, and moodiness. Too little sleep can also leave you too tired to do the things you like to do.
Cardiovascular health: Serious sleep disorders have been linked to hypertension, increased stress hormone levels, and irregular heartbeat.
Disease: Sleep deprivation alters immune function, including the activity of the body’s killer cells. Keeping up with sleep may also help fight cancer.
** Sleep Deprivation Signs
You may be sleep deprived if you...
Need an alarm clock in order to wake up on time
Rely on the snooze button
Have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning
Feel sluggish in the afternoon
Get sleepy in meetings, lectures, or warm rooms
Get drowsy after heavy meals or when driving
Need to nap to get through the day
Fall asleep while watching TV or relaxing in the evening
Feel the need to sleep in on weekends
Fall asleep within five minutes of going to bed
Make sure you get adequate amounts of sleep, your body is counting on you!
A lil bit of everything!: Recognizing You're in Bad Company
A lil bit of everything!: Recognizing You're in Bad Company: Are you in bad company? Below are a few ways to identify bad company They always find something negative from your positive You feel dr...
Morning Brew, Believe in Yourself!!
A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch but on its own wings. Always believe in yourself. How others judge you is none of your business.
HAPPY FRIDAY, make it count!
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Recognizing You're in Bad Company
Are you in bad company? Below are a few ways to identify bad company
- They always find something negative from your positive
- You feel drained after having a conversation with them
- The conversation is always one sided
- They lie to others about you
- They try to belittle you through subliminal messages
- The issue is always someone else's and not their own
- The phone rings and you let the voicemail pick up
Your life is your life! Be cautious who you surround yourself with. Be an observer and pay close attention to these type of people. They'll suck the energy out of you until there's none left. As easy as they came into your life, they can be removed from it. You'll breathe more freely when you do!
Money Managing
How well do you manage your money? Many times I see or hear folk who work day to day, but have nothing to show for it. Or, they have new things but still have bills that aren't paid. Effectively managing your money starts early. As a child, being brought up without much allowed me to appreciate and save when I got older. Are you a budget kind of person or a extreme spender? Once you figure that part out, then you can move forward and make some changes. What I've found helpful is to create a spreadsheet of all the bills and miscellaneous things. Request your credit report. It's important to view your credit report yearly. Why not, without somewhat good credit you're basically screwed. You might get lucky and buy a car, but paying a 23% interest isn't too lucky! You need to visually see where your money is going. Once you do that for about a month, then you can start improving your managing by cutting out the unnecessary purchases. Once you start managing your money, you will find out that it makes other parts of your life easier as well.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Zero Value.......
"Never put energy into someone or something that will never be of value in your life." ©taleeya
If you should ever have question someone's purpose in your life and struggle to come up with an positive answer, remove them! One weed will ruin your lawn if left untreated!
On that note, Goodnight!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
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