Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Dangerous Foods All Pregnant Women Should Avoid
Dangerous Foods All Pregnant Women Should Avoid
There are a lot of foods that may be good for you, but bad for your baby. Over nine months it is essential that you put the needs of your baby first and only consume food that you know will be good for the baby, and when you do have a treat you must ensure that you are not risking your child’s health.
Here are the top 10 dangerous foods that every pregnant
woman should avoid until the day after birth.
Mackerel
Fish is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, but that doesn’t mean it’s
good for pregnant women. This kind of fish is known for being particularly high
in mercury, like tuna fish, which can pose a health risk to your baby. The
health risk comes not from eating just one mackerel, but from eating a number
of them on a regular basis.The best thing to do when pregnant is to avoid fish that are rich in mercury. When you consume too much, your child’s nervous system will become damaged before it’s even had the opportunity to grow and develop fully.
Caffeine
Pretty much everyone knows how important it is to avoid
caffeine during pregnancy, but not many actually understand why it’s so
important. Caffeine raises your heart rate and, when you’re pregnant, it raises
your baby’s heart rate as well. This means whenever you drink a cup of tea,
coffee, or even a can of soda you are giving your baby a caffeine rush.
This is not healthy for a child that is growing because it effects the
development of the heart and puts strain on its tiny body.Doctors say you don’t have to quit drinking caffeine altogether, but they do suggest that you consume no more than 200mg each day. This means that you can have two small cups of coffee each day without causing your baby any harm.
Under-cooked meat
If you’re a fan of eating your steak rare, it’s time to
change your habits. While your adult body can handle your meat being slightly
under-cooked, your baby cannot. When you consume meat that has not been cooked
fully, you will be eating a collection of different bacteria that can be hugely
damaging to your baby.
At restaurants, ask for all meat to be cooked thoroughly (including steaks),
and when you’re at home be sure to cook your meat so that it reaches 145 degrees
F. If you’re cooking a whole joint, make sure it reaches 160 degrees F.
Finally, if you’re cooking chicken, make sure it reaches at least 165 degrees F.Fresh fruit juice
Freshly-squeezed orange juice can be dangerous to consume
for a similar reason as unpasteurized cheese. The juice from a fresh piece of
fruit is completely unpasteurized, meaning that you could be consuming
bacteria. Fresh juice could even contain salmonella, so be sure to skip the
freshly-squeezed juice and instead go for pasteurized juice drinks which won’t
taste too much different.
Cookie doughThis is a treat that’s largely only consumed in the United States, so you probably won’t be too worried about this one if you’re British. Cookie dough is a great treat, but it could pose a risk of giving you salmonella. This is a bacteria that is found in many eggs which is of course an essential ingredient of cookie dough.
Eating a cooked cookie, however, is fine. Any salmonella that may be in the mixture will have been cooked out of the eggs.
Smoked fish
Finally, smoked fish is dangerous in the same way that raw
fish and under-cooked meats are dangerous. Smoking the meat or fish makes it
perfectly fine for an adult to eat, but it can carry the risk of causing an
infection and effecting your child.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Saturday, November 12, 2016
Tips to Help Children Develop Healthy Habits
Tips to Help Children Develop Healthy Habits
Here are some tips and guidelines to get you started.
- Be a good role model - You don’t have to be perfect all the time, but if kids see you trying to eat right and getting physically active, they’ll take notice of your efforts. You’ll send a message that good health is important to your family.
- Keep things positive - Kid’s don’t
like to hear what they can’t do, tell them what they can do instead. Keep
it fun and positive. Everyone likes to be praised for a job well done.
Celebrate successes and help children and teens develop a good self-image.
- Get the whole family moving - Plan times for
everyone to get moving together. Take walks, ride bikes, go swimming,
garden or just play hide-and-seek outside. Everyone will benefit from the
exercise and the time together.
- Be realistic - Setting realistic goals and
limits are key to adopting any new behavior. Small steps and gradual
changes can make a big difference in your health over time, so start small
and build up.
- Limit TV, video game and computer time - These
habits lead to a sedentary lifestyle and excessive snacking, which
increase risks for obesity and cardiovascular disease Limit screen time to
2 hours per day.
- Encourage physical activities that they’ll really enjoy - Every child is unique. Let your child experiment with different activities until they find something that they really love doing. They’ll stick with it longer if they love it. check out these activities for kids
Pick truly rewarding rewards - Don’t reward children with tv, video games, candy or snacks for a job well done. Find other ways to celebrate good behavior.
- Make dinnertime a family time - When everyone
sits down together to eat, there’s less chance of children eating the
wrong foods or snacking too much. Get your kids involved in cooking and
planning meals. Everyone develops good eating habits together and the
quality time with the family will be an added bonus.
- Make a game of reading food labels - The whole
family will learn what’s good for their health and be more conscious of
what they eat. It’s a habit that helps change behavior for a lifetime.
Learn more about reading nutrition labels
· Stay involved - Be an advocate for healthier children. Insist on good food choices at school. Make sure your children’s healthcare providers are monitoring cardiovascular indicators like BMI, blood pressure and cholesterol. Contact public officials on matters of the heart. Make your voice heard.
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
10 everyday habits that make you age faster
10 everyday habits that make you age faster
Lack of sleep
Adults need at least 7 hours of sleep each night. Not getting enough sleep not only results in looking tired but also shortens your life. Experts recommend going to bed earlier if you perceive a lack of energy, mental slowness, or weight gain.
Sleeping on your side
Sleeping on your side, with your face squashed into the pillow, causes and increases wrinkles on the cheeks and chin. Experts say that sleeping flat on your back is the best position to sleep and stay young, fresh, and rested
Bad posture
Poor posture deflects the backbone of its normal alignment, and as a result the muscles and bones become abnormally tense. These damages result in pain and fatigue and can often cause permanent deformity.
Low-fat diets
To prevent wrinkles it is essential
to consume omega-3 fatty acids that help keep skin supple and smooth.
A low-fat diet deprives us of this component, causing premature
aging of the skin.
Sipping through a straw
When sipping drinks through
a straw you have to purse your lips which can cause lines and
wrinkles to form around your mouth. The same applies to smoking. Try
drinking directly from the glass, and if you’re a smoker try your
best to quit. It can be a long and hard process, but the
benefits of quitting smoking are enormous.
Using sun protection only on vacation
Overexposure to UV rays
is the main cause of premature skin aging. To protect yourself
from the sun’s harsh effects it’s important to wear your sunscreen even
when it’s cloudy because clouds block as little as 20% of UV
rays.
Saying no to sugar
We all know sugar
is bad for us, but so is stress, and sometimes you have
to give yourself a treat and surrender to your sweet tooth
if this is what makes you happy.
Watching too much TV
One study found that for every
hour you spend watching TV your life expectancy decreases
by 22 minutes. Experts recommend that whether you’re on the
couch or sitting at your desk, you get up every half hour
to walk.
Stress due to lack of organization
Several studies have shown that
chronic stress causes serious damage to the cells, which may speed
up the aging process. Do not get bogged down, forget the saying
’leave for tomorrow what you can do today,’ and try to get everything
done on time.
Overusing your heating system
Excessive use of artificial
heating makes your indoor air very dry. Your skin and hair become dry too, and
you get more wrinkles as a result. Try to keep the heat lower
in your house.
Sunday, November 6, 2016
Why young people don't buy cars and apartments anymore
Why young people don't buy cars and apartments anymore
An increasing number of young people around the world don’t want to buy them. Some sociologists say it’s because modern youngsters suffer from financial crises. That’s why people are afraid of ’serious’ loans.
But it’s not the most important reason. The thing is, the current generation of young people differs from their parents’ generation. They have other values.
The youth today has reconsidered the concept of success, which means:
- Successful people don’t buy property — they rent.
- If you want to be considered successful, invest in experiences: travel, do extreme sports, build startups
Here are some points of view of young generation:
· Buying things makes us worry
· Every purchase will go down in price over time
· People have no interest in material things
· The concept of ownership is no longer relevant
· Experiences help us make friends
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Seven secret WhatsApp tricks
Seven secret WhatsApp tricks
- Using WhatsApp on your computer
- Hide your last seen time
- Mute contacts and groups
- Add a direct WhatsApp shortcut to your favorite contact on your home screen
- Set custom notifications for your favorite contacts
Android: Open WhatsApp > Go to the chat you’d like to set custom notifications for or just tap on View Contact > click custom notifications > You can view a list of settings in which you can change vibration alerts, lights, pop-ups and ringtones
- Stop WhatsApp from saving photos and videos
iPhone: Open WhatsApp > Settings > Chats > Disable the switch for Save Incoming Media
Android: Open WhatsApp > Make sure you’re seeing the main window where all your chats are displayed > Settings > Chat settings > Media auto-download > Uncheck everything
- Email chat history
Android: Open WhatsApp > Tap and hold on the conversation or group > Email chat
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Saturday, November 5, 2016
7 Everyday Things You’re Doing Wrong
7 Everyday Things You’re Doing Wrong
Using too much soap in the shower
Our skin becomes drier as we age, and soap, being
an astringent, only makes it worse. Try to use the
minimum amount of soap and only on necessary areas such
as skin folds. The soapy water running down your body is more than
enough to stay clean.
Drying your hands using paper towels
Have you ever wondered how much paper we use
to dry our hands in public toilets? Millions of pounds. Just
shake your hands thoroughly before drying them with paper towels.
It may be obvious, but it does help save the world.
Brushing your teeth with horizontal brush movements
Brushing your teeth with horizontal movements and forgetting to floss are probably the most common but most serious mistakes. Proper brushing of the teeth involves short vertical movements, always performed from the gums to the edge of the tooth.And one more thing: proper brushing should take 2-3 minutes, but unfortunately the vast majority of us ignore this simple rule.
Working without planning your rest breaks
We all have our most productive work time. During those hours it seems easier to concentrate, to feel alert and inspired, and, as a consequence, achieve great results. The problem is that we don’t try to find our productive hours, and we don’t take advantage of them.If you feel motivated and focused from 11 to 1, don’t take a break at 12. Plan your rest breaks so they don’t kill your productivity.
Adding oil to the pasta water
Adding oil to your pasta cooking water will prevent the
sauce from sticking to the pasta. To cook the perfect pasta
and prevent it from sticking together, you just have to use the right
amount of water: 1 liter per 100 grams of dry pasta and
1.5 liters for 100 grams of fresh pasta.
Breathing with your chest
Concentrate on breathing using the diaphragm, not the chest. Proper oxygenation has positive effects on your nervous system, helps lower blood pressure, reduces inflammation and pain, improves overall physical health, and keeps stress away.If you learn to breathe correctly, it’ll also help you manage your emotions.
Answering your boss’s WhatsApp messages
It’s important to set boundaries between work and private life. Psychologists say we should never discuss work problems or bring professional relationships into instant messaging apps like WhatsApp because we consider them as something personal.Plus, if you use WhatsApp in your relationships with your superiors at work, they can see if you’ve received and read their last message but chose to ignore them.
Friday, November 4, 2016
These 5 Qualities in A Man Every Woman Should Look For
These 5 Qualities in A Man Every Woman Should Look For
There are so many great men out there that have the qualities we really need, if only we can look past their quirks. From one imperfect and sometimes picky lady to another, these are qualities in a man you should really be looking for:
He is straightforward
He isn’t afraid to tell you “how it is”, and at first, this is a hard quality to come to terms with. We are so used to living in a passive-aggressive world where we shrug things off, or just say “It’s okay” and let the emotions fester. A straightforward and honest man wants to really know what’s wrong because he wants to help. Unfortunately with this comes “tough love”, because you are going to hear things that you really don’t want to here. But, in the long run its best to here it head on and deal with it.He is generous with his time
It is a cliché, but we women like things—flowers, shoes, jewellery, chocolate. So when that Hallmark holiday rolls around we expect our man to give us these things and If he doesn’t deliver, he obviously doesn’t care about our relationship.This couldn’t be further from the truth!
Men who give their time rather than money are rarities. A man who will give you his attention is more precious than that Coach bag you’ve been coveting. Contrary to popular culture, being frugal with your money is important, because if you are going to be with someone for the long haul, you want to know you will be financially set. A man who values time and memories over material things is priceless.
He is compassionate
One of the most powerful emotions is
empathy, or the ability to comprehend and embrace someone else’s trials or
jubilation. A man who can understand your sorrow but also take joy in your joy
is beautiful. He always tries to put himself in other people’s shoes so he can
see the world as it is, and do his best to move forth in a positive manner.
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He learns from his mistakes
By default, we humans are all
imperfect creatures and make more mistakes than we will ever admit. Given that,
the best quality a man can possess is the ability to say “I was wrong” and to
move forward to fix it. The greatest minds in the world and the most successful
entrepreneurs have experienced failure and defeat, but instead of hiding from
it, they openly embrace it. A good man will admit he is wrong, a great man will
admit he is wrong and will become a better person because of it.
He can laugh at himself
Life is tough, and it’s even tougher
if you take it too seriously. That’s why it’s important to have a co-pilot who
isn’t afraid to laugh at himself when things go to hell. Why? Because fit hits
the shan more often than not, and would you rather be with Gordon Ramsay
or Seth Rogen when you get in a fender bender on the way to your boyfriend’s
promotion party?
Thursday, November 3, 2016
10 Characteristics Of Highly Desirable Men
10 Characteristics Of Highly Desirable Men
. There was a time when men wanted to conquer the world and show everyone that they have what it takes to be a real man. Unfortunately, this time is long gone. Along the way, something happened. Life happened.
They didn’t achieve their goals on the first try and then gave up on their dreams without ever trying again. As a result, they came to the conclusion that their dream of living an extraordinary life was nothing but an unrealistic illusion. These are the same men who complain that no women are interested in them.
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On the other hand, there are guys who didn’t give up on their dreams and who continue to improve and to challenge themselves every day, no matter how often they fall down and have to get up again. These are highly desirable men who get the job, the relationships, and the life they want. Let’s have a look at the 10 characteristics that you need to have if you want to become one of those men.
They reveal their authentic self
Real men have the courage to accept their vulnerable side, while boys continue to hide behind a mask. Highly desirable men don’t have to hide behind a mask. They don’t have to pretend to be someone they are not. They know that the people they meet want to get to know their real selves and not some fake mask that they put on in order to hide their insecurities.They treat other people with respect
A truly desirable man treats himself with the same respect that he treats other people with. Respect is a two way street. The people around you will treat you with the same respect that you have for them. Life is so much easier when you treat the people in your life in a respectful way. Instead of hate, you will attract love, and instead of toxic relationships, your internal attitude will attract healthy relationships.They follow their own path
There are a lot of distractions on the path to success, but a great man ignores those distractions and follows his own path. As a desirable man, you listen to the opinions of your family members and friends and you thank them for their input, but in the end you always follow your heart.They are willing to take risks
If there is no risk, there is no reward. No matter what you want to achieve in life, you have to take risks to get it. That’s why women are magically drawn to ambitious men and often mistakenly labeled as gold diggers. They are not attracted to men who are financially successful, but to men who have the potential to become successful. If you are a potential winner, you will get the first prize.This can be the girl of your dreams, the house of your dreams, or the fast car that you dreamed of when you were a little boy. The only way to get any of those things is by taking risks, and the only way to become a desirable man is by being a risk-taker
They have a plan for life
No woman wants to be together with a guy who has no idea if he will be homeless in ten years or president of the United States of America. Take your time and think about your next destination. Once you know where the journey will take you, women want to follow you until you reach your destination.They are emotionally strong
A man who is desired by women doesn’t cry when something doesn’t work out the way he planned. He doesn’t sink into depression as soon as he fails. Instead, he analyzes why it didn’t work and he finds a way to make it work. In order to belong to the group of highly desirable men, you have to be emotionally strong.They love women
If you want to become a man who is desired by women, you have to rethink your attitude towards them and learn to love them. Women are amazing, intelligent, and loving human beings who deserve your love.They do work that matters
A desirable man doesn’t waste his time with work that doesn’t have any meaning for him and the people who pay him to do it. He doesn’t settle for a job until he finds something meaningful. If you work in a job you hate and nobody in your company cares about what you are doing, you should prepare yourself for a change.They value a supportive relationship
Some men are so desperate that they don’t care if they have a supportive girlfriend or a girlfriend who doesn’t support them on their journey, as long as they have one. Some men are not ready for love and will subconsciously sabotage every fulfilling relationship they have.A desirable man doesn’t do that. As the great man you are, you value a supportive relationship. You are not afraid of love and commitment, even though so many other men are absolutely terrified of this emotional cocktail. You are ready to settle down with a truly amazing woman who supports you on your journey, and you appreciate every second you spend with her.
They make an impact on the world
A truly desirable man is a man who doesn’t only care about his own life, but who also cares about the lives of the people around him. He wants to make an impact and he doesn’t plan to leave the world without changing a few lives.There are many ways to make an impact on the world. You can either contribute by supporting charity projects, or you can contribute by helping people to achieve their goals by mentoring and supporting them. No matter what path you choose, giving back and helping others is the greatest gift that you can give to the world. In return, you will get more than you could possibly ask for.
10 Qualities That Make Guys Fall In Love With Women
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The following traits make women desirable in the eyes of men:
Your dress sense
Boys love women who are well-groomed, so take advantage of this. Girls often are confused about what to wear on their date so that their guy won’t be able to resist praising them. Wear something that is tasteful and looks great on you whenever he is around. A girl with a good dress sense knows how to look beautiful, as well as casual.
A tempting fragrance
Let your fragrance work for you when you say goodbye to him with a hug. Guys love it when their girl smells great. Spray the perfume on your wrists, around the neck, behind the ears and under the collarbone to ensure your fragrance lasts.Be naughty
A naughty girl can easily turn on a guy. Sitting very close to him can sometimes work in your favor. Learn how to tease a guy in a not-so-obvious manner. Non-sexual touches send the message: “I love being with you, and I like you.”
High emotional IQ (EQ)
Being a girl, it is often expected that you will have deep emotions. That doesn’t at all mean that you fill your eyes with tears every time you hear a sad story, though. A woman with a high emotional IQ (also known as EQ) can encourage and inspire her man whenever he needs motivation. She will say the right things at the right time, instead of creating unnecessary drama.Smile a lot (of course, not unnecessarily)
Guys go crazy for a girl’s smile. Your smile should be genuine and sweet. Don’t force a smile- otherwise, your guy may think of you as a freak. Also, when you are with him, give him all your attention and laugh at his jokes. Show him that you are happy with him. He will do the rest.
Debate with him and don’t lose it
An attractive, vacuous girl will be interesting only for a few hours. Most men want a girl who possesses knowledge of world affairs and can debate with them logically. Genuine guys actually love it when you show them that you have a high IQ.You should be passionate about something
Having a hobby and being passionate about it impresses guys. Girls with hobbies such as surfing, golfing, and driving really make men crazy for them. The common belief that says ‘men cultivate hobbies, women cultivate relationships’ is not true anymore.Be kind to others
Needless to say, this is very important. Talk politely to everyone and be warm to others. This is important not just for impressing your guy, but also for the sake of humanity.Don’t show him that you are all his
Even if you want him very much, let him work hard for it. Don’t try too hard to please your guy, because otherwise he will take you for granted. Spend time with him and make sure that he starts liking you too before you express your love for him. Knowing how to make a guy chase you works wonders in your favor.
Don’t be judgmental
If you don’t like something about your crush, you can share your honest opinion with him. At the same time, don’t insult him for it and don’t make an issue of it. Having an opinion is good but being rude or negative about it is not appreciated..
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