10 Power Tips for Better Nutrition

We watch calories and try to eat the ‘right’ foods, but often neglect to think about how much of those good things are actually going where they should. That is, are the nutrients we need really being absorbed into and utilized by the body? Are there simple ways in which we can help them reach cell level? The answer is a resounding YES. I found some helpful tips on how to increase the bioavailability of vitamins and minerals dramatically:

1. Get more iron from your veggies. Eating your vegetables with Vitamin C greatly increases the absorption of iron, studies show.

2. If you are taking an iron supplement, wash it down with a glass of orange juice for better absorption.

3. Taking calcium supplements too? Don’t take them at the same time as your iron pills, because they can block each other’s absorption.

4. The lower your salt intake, the better your body’s ability to absorb calcium.

5. Taking a calcium supplement? Pair it with Vitamin D. Together, they boost calcium absorption.

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7 Excuses Why Women DO NOT Eat Healthy

Honestly we all find excuses to eat our favorite things, but that’s not a healthy diet

“I definitely deserve this chocolate”
You surely deserve to feel well in your body. If you think of food as a reward you should turn back to your childhood. Many parents tend to reward children their success with ice cream and other high calorie foods. But if you eat as a reward, you will most likely use food as a punishment.

See Another Amazing Benefit of Chocolate!

Stress can be bad adviser for healthy eating

“I broke the diet, so why not to give it up completely?”
Each of us has many slips in his life. No matter if you made a mistake or not, but rather whether they will allow it to completely destroy your plan, or choose to go back in the right direction. Remember that every bite is a choice. Think about your actions as a continuum rather than as all or nothing. If you just miss a few bites, it may be important in the future.
“I’m too stressed!”
A study found that foods such as chocolate help us to cope with stress just three minutes, and then felt completely disappears. Eating also increases with tension stress in long term. Combed hormone, cortisol makes you feel cravings for sweets and fatty foods. When snacking on sweets, the levels of your blood sugar to rise, then fall, making you more nervous. But you can reduce cortisol levels naturally, without any calories. The solution is to drink black tea, exercise, practice yoga and listen to relaxing music.

You Try to Eat Healthy? Try Harder!
“Life is too short so I will eat what I want”
Life can be really short if you do not eat healthy. Do you know that obesity and smoking are main leading causes of preterm death? Balanced healthy eating and small portions are the key. You’re right – life is too short to give up good food. Instead – eat in your favorite dishes, but let’s be a little quantity. Fresh, healthy foods are more delicious than junk food, if you learn more about them and how to cook them.
“I cannot throw it out”
Do you want to go in the trash or to ruin waist? Imagine wearing a garbage bag full of extra bits that are preserved. Nobody wants to throw food, so be careful how you order or cooking.
“I am in premenstrual period”
It is true that you may feel very uncomfortable during this period. What you probably look at cycle is comfort and relaxation. A hot water bottle will help you, also wear comfortable clothes, relax, and take a warm bath. In the long run it will be much better for your body than extra calories. Moreover – overeating can increase swelling rather than reduce it. Think of food as medicine. Consume more cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage help alleviate hunger and discomfort.

Common Healthy Eating Rules Are WRONG!
“It is in the fridge”
Processed foods can be some of our greatest “falls”. The first thing you need to do is to clear your kitchen of processed foods. Food that could last for months, have so many preservatives. Do you want them in your body?
To avoid mindless eating, focus on this: “Eat with purpose on purpose. In other words – determine exactly what function has this food – you sated.”

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When the Man Speaks Without Words (Part 2)

The things that men want women to know

Very often there are problems in the communication between the two genders

The thinking of men and women is different. Therefore, very often there are problems in the communication between the two genders. To maintain good relation with each other, we must learn how to understand each other. And since it is always not possible to decipher the desires of your spouse, a little hint is always welcome. This one is on the attention of the ladies. These are some of the tips that psychologists give about the men’s thinking…

He really listens

When we listen to someone speak, we usually politely show that we listen to him/ her by using phrases, such as “I understand” or “Yes”. But actually a lot of the people do not listen to everything they have been told.
The fact that the man does not respond to your words does not mean that he does not listen. He probably prefers to listen, thinking about what the woman said. Mainly, because most of the times women are hard to be understood by men and then need some extra effort.

Men want to share their work, not words

Men strengthen relationships with others primarily through sharing activities, instead of sharing feelings. For many of them different activities like sports and sex, will make them feel closer to their partner, than a conversation.

They need time for themselves

Besides different activities, men need to have time for themselves. Whatever the hobby of your man is, you should encourage him to do it. Meanwhile, you ladies may be dealing with purely female activities.
When both partners have the space to take care of their individuality, they will have much to offer each other and the relationship will be more complete.

Men quickly forget

Women tend to remember longer everything, especially the negative experiences. This leads to a prolonged feeling of stress, anxiety and sadness. In contrast, men pay less attention to negative events and are more likely to put aside what happened and move on.
So – if you want to discuss the issue again from the last night when he forgot to help you with the dishes, he will probably already have forgotten.

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There Will Be NO Bacon Shortage

Considering the rampant enthusiasm for all things bacon over the last 5 years, it is not surprising that the bacon-loving populace would go into a collective panic when hit with the news of an impending bacon shortage. The news came a few weeks ago in the form of a series of headlines originating from the UK such as, “Global Bacon Shortage ‘Unavoidable’.” But the story (as many stories tend to) got blown way out of proportion. It is not so much a bacon shortage as it is a bacon price hike on the horizon. Maybe the headlines should have read, “Bringing Home the Bacon is Going to Cost More” (not as punchy, I know).

The reason is not lack of pigs, or even the raising of standards and practices; it has to do with corn. The crippling drought that impacted the entirety of the global corn crop, not just the United States. Remember all of those widely circulated shots of withering stalks of corn in July and August – a time when corn should be growing tall and strong? Well the devastation did not just impact the price of your supermarket corn on the cob, the reverberations extended into nearly everything because of the ubiquity of all things corn and the corn-economy that drives modern agriculture. This includes everything from ethanol in your gas tank, to corn syrup in just about everything, to animal feed. The price of animal feed went way up, not just for pigs, but cows and chickens as well. This will lead to fewer animals to feast upon, but nothing close to a shortage. Essentially expect to spend anywhere from 10% to 30% more on that bit of bacon you may love so much.

Now I am in touch with the Care2 audience enough to know that many of you could care less about bacon, meaning that the thought of choking down the fatty flesh of a pig is utterly repugnant to you. But this story is less interesting in the feared result, and more interesting in what it reveals about our unyielding dependence upon the global corn crop. The reverberations from something like this past year’s drought are profound.

What are your thoughts on bacon price hikes and/or our dependency on corn? Do these sorts of things leave you worried and upset, or do you just shrug your shoulders and dole out a few more bucks for that bit of bacon?

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