By Stephen Ridley Everyday the newspaper tells the same depressing stories. Youth crime, corporate tax-avoidance, dishonest lawyers, selfish bankers, mass genocide, needless wars, countless violent acts of extreme hatred, rape, oppression and corruption, right down to the cheating footballer’s wife, as told in the lying gossip magazine. I don’t read the news too much. It […]
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This is our version of beets and berries smoothie. It’s delicious, healthy and easy to prepare, and I bet if you try it once, you’d love it forever. Top 3 health benefits of BEETS: Beets are strong cancer-fighters (due to their betacyanin content) Beets contain enormous amounts of vitamins, specially folic acid and minerals. Beets
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they say the eyes are the window to the soul, but they are also a wondow to your gene. Your iris regulates how much light enters your eye and protects internal organs from harmful UV radiation. But why exactly are irises colored? Find the answer here in this interesting infographic:
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If we combine art, jewelry design, biochemistry and neuroscience, these beautiful pendants come out! Serotonin, dopamine and acetylcholine are 3 major neurotransmitters (or hormones) in the nervous system which are responsible for our major emotions, behavior and neuronal functions. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter (A chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across the space between nerve
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“Lack of passion in life is truly a grave issue in society. I have coached people searching for their passion in life more than anyone else. Without knowing, we feel lost on this journey called life. What I am about to tell you will probably change your perception of your passion forever. Our whole life
A handful of health? I would say a handful of life! Did you know blueberry is known to have great health benefits? Because of the high antioxidant content, dietary fiber and other nutrients, fresh blueberries are some of the most powerful and delicious disease-fighting foods available, a juicy and sweet little snack fully packed with
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Hong Yi, who goes by the nickname ‘Red’ (Hong, sounds like the word ‘red’ in Mandarin), also known as the artist who ‘loves to paint, but not with a paintbrush’, is a Master of Architecture graduate from the University of Melbourne, but that’s just one of the many reasons this Malaysian artist-architect is well known
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By Daniel Chidiac There is one certain myth when it comes to happiness, and it leads to confusion and disappointment for all who embrace it. It causes us confusion, to question who we are, and to go in circles. The myth? That true happiness can be obtained. Have you ever bought a new car or
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#6- Cranberries 6. A hand full of cranberries outranks nearly every fruit and vegetable including strawberries, spinach, broccoli, red grapes, apples, raspberries, and cherries. #5-Apple 5. An apple detoxifies your liver, who is responsible for clearing these toxins out of your body. #4- Cinnamon 4. A teaspoon of cinnamon has 5 times as many antioxidants
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You don’t have to go to the other side of the world or order exotic food from the internet to have the benefits of antioxidants, these are the one of the bests antioxidants in the world, and you can find them all in your nearest grocery store!! #12- Cocoa Powder 12. One tablespoon of cocoa
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How about using exercise to build your brain? The British Medical Journal published a new study that establish that short 10 to 40 minutes bursts of exercise led to an immediate boost in concentration and mental focus, likely by improving blood flow to the brain. It is very common to hear about how exercise can
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Who is craving chocolate? How about 12,000 pounds of it? Yep, it is the world’s biggest chocolate bar weight. It is part of the ‘portion distortion’ program that’s focus on teaching families about eating properly and in right amounts. With the ‘Think Big, Eat Smart’ slogan and 3 feet (91 cm) tall and 21 feet
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2 Miraculous Weight Loss Drinks RECIPE: 1 cup unsweetened 100% cranberry juice 7 cups purified water 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 3/4 Cup fresh squeezed orange juice (approx 3 oranges) 1/4 Cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (approx1-2 lemons) DIRECTIONS: Bring water to a boil; add cranberry juice,
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Quinoa Pizza Balls with Yogurt Ranch Dip Makes 20 balls and 3/4 cup dip Quinoa pizza balls 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 cup water 5-10 fresh basil leaves, chopped 1 cup cooked red kidney beans 1/3 cup tomato paste 1/4 (scant) cup chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried Italian herb mix 1 teaspoon minced garlic
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Melanin is a pigment that determines the color of your hair and skin and is also very important to your skin’s health, because it protects your skin from the harmful effects of sunlight. Make sure you consume the right foods that provide your body with nutrients used to make melanin. According to the University of
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Increase your energy with this Protein Pumpkin Smoothie recipe, remember pumpkins are glowing bright orange colour which indicates they are rich in antioxidants, they are packed with a number of immune-boosting antioxidants, including alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, which give this vegetable its orange hue. Pumpkins are also a good source of minerals zinc, potassium and especially
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[Last Updated: December 10th 2013] By Nima Shei MD This has been the most helpful guide to make a good tea. It’s important to brew each tea in a specific temperature to release the most antioxidants and other beneficial agents out of it. If you see differences in different guides, it’s because each package of
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According to a study published in Proceeding of the National Academy of Sciences, green tea extract, especially EGCG, a powerful antioxidant, prevents the formation of proteins called metal-associated amyloids, associated with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. Green tea contains between 30-40% of water-extractable polyphenols, with benefits reported for reducing the risk of Alzheimer and
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