School Lunch Reform’s Awkward Phase

Some of you may have noticed, others are oblivious, but something has likely changed with your child’s lunch. I am strictly speaking about their school lunch if they are enrolled in one of the United States’ thousands of public schools. After years of belly-aching (for good reason) and cries of revolt and reform, the National School Lunch Program is getting a bit of an overhaul.

This overhaul, which is being rolled out gradually over the next few years to the nation’s nearly 40 million students consists of more fruit, more whole grains, more vegetables, low-fat items, and various no-fat items that meet new federal guidelines for nutrition. This means less starchy foods and mystery meat and more salad and quinoa. Now everyone is happy and healthy.

Not so fast.

With transitions like these (and in no way am I implying the new system is perfect or beyond reproach) you no doubt get some backlash. Unlike the previous criticism of substandard food, which largely came from parent groups and nutritional advocates, the new criticism is coming straight from the mouths of the recipients of such changes…the students.

A recent viral YouTube video, sung to the tune of “We Are Young” by the pop group Fun., shows a lot of high school, middle school, and even grade school children suffering from the new changes – particularly suffering from hunger and malnourishment, while other students live happy, care-free lives eating junk food and store-bought snacks. Here is a sample of the lyrics:

“My friends are at the corner store/ Getting junk so they don’t waste away/ My lover ate her two grams of meat/ Just about to starve.”

And below is the video:

Ok, sure it is kind of funny and clever, and not really something to get all that angry about, but is it worth consideration? Are the new federal guidelines not providing enough caloric nourishment and protein to hungry kids, or are they just a bunch of whiners wanting their junk food quota back?

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Do Not Buy Expensive Toothbrushes

You will be spending your money for nothing

It is not worth buying expensive toothbrushes, even if your dentist has advised you to

Everybody is jumping on the electric toothbrush bandwagon in recent years, with many experts in the dental field claiming electric toothbrushes provide superior dental care. But it is not worth buying expensive toothbrushes, even if your dentist has advised you to obtain one. Scientists have discovered that the most common brush for cleaning the teeth is not less effective than the electric version, for example.
After observations of over 3800 patients, experts have concluded that 99% of the most expensive electric toothbrushes will not clean your teeth more reliable than the mechanical brush.
The only positive thing that scientists commented on at the electric toothbrush is that you have to use less physical activity when you are cleaning your teeth with an electric brush.
Most dentists would agree that while brushing it is also very important to know how to wash your teeth: at least twice a day, every morning and evening (after a meal) and every brushing should last at least three minutes, rub equally well outside and inside of the teeth. You must also not forget to wash your tongue which has a lot of germs.

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Here’s How Blondie № 1 In the World Maintains Her Shape!

See the 5 golden rules of Pamela Anderson

Celebrities and their weight loss diets are always cause for updates in the news feeds

Celebrities and their weight loss diets are always cause for updates in the news feeds. This time in the spotlight comes Hollywood’s bunny and candy Pamela Anderson – the girl that the whole world will remember in a red swimsuit. And here are the basic secrets of Pam.
1. She follows a strict vegetarian diet and does not eat any meat – chicken, pork, even fish or seafood. Pamela became a vegetarian when she was barely a teenager. She is strictly against killing and eating animals.
2. Pamela Anderson is very serious when it comes to diet. She prefers to even chew sugar free gums.
3. But the biggest secret to the fabulous figure and curves of America’s favourite Blondie is her raw diet. Pam uses only raw and unprocessed vegetables, fruits and nuts. She also, of course, is working hard in the gym, where she spends some solid amount of time. Pam focuses mostly on cardio workouts, but she also does some toning and strengthening trainings and she prefers pilates.
4. For breakfast, Pamela prefers fruits and oatmeal. She also enjoys a lot of vegetarian burgers, vegetable sushi or pasta. In the afternoon she likes to eat salads and drinking some natural shakes.
5. To keep the good shape, Pam always carry a bottle of water. She advises everyone to drink large amounts of fluids, especially those people who have chosen the vegetarian lifestyle. A glass of red wine (sometimes) is also part of the dietary plan of the sexy Blondie.

Source : dailyhealtharticles[dot]com

HORROR! Goat Was Born With a Human Head! (VIDEO)

See the shocking video of a goat-mutant

Is it a man, is it an animal, is it perhaps an alien – nothing is clear when it comes to this newborn a kid

Is it a man, is it an animal, is it perhaps an alien – nothing is clear when it comes to this newborn a kid who become viral in the internet and Youtube. One thing is for sure, the poor animal does not look like a goat. The little creature was born with eight limbs, three ears and human head.
The owner of the goat told that his goats developed complications while was bringing the second kid. He intervened, but something wrong was happening so he called his neighbors to help. The newborn kid had two more than the necessary pairs of limbs, and it was a very big “baby”. Fortunately, the mother goat survived the severe birth.
Fear gripped the entire village because they believed that this strange creature is bringing a sign of a looming catastrophe.
Academics, of course, explained in their own way the birth of the incredible creature. They argued that it is quite possible this to happen when it comes to identical twins in which the cell did not split completely. They also added that this condition can also occur in humans. In such cases, the twins share in one body their internal organs, making it almost impossible for them to survive. The villagers, however, are very scared and waiting for the worst.

Source : dailyhealtharticles[dot]com

9 Easy Ways To Celebrate Vegetarian Awareness Month

Happy World Vegetarian Day! Since 1977, the North American Vegetarian Society has declared October 1 World Vegetarian Day, and since 1978, it has been endorsed by the International Vegetarian Union.

The purpose of the day is to “promote the joy, compassion and life-enhancing possibilities of vegetarianism. It also brings awareness to the ethical, environmental, health and humanitarian benefits of a vegetarian lifestyle.”

World Vegetarian Day kicks off Vegetarian Awareness Month, which concludes with World Vegan Day on November 1. That means you have a whole month to raise the awareness of those around you and encourage them to join you in adopting a vegetarian diet.

If you are a vegetarian and want to educate those around you,  here are some easy ways to do that:

• Make a list of your favorite vegetarian restaurants, or those that serve favorite dishes, for your friends and family—or take them to one of them to see (and taste) for themselves.
• Share some of your favorite vegetarian recipes with your friends and family members. For me, part of the reason it has taken me so long to make main courses out of vegetables is because I am limited in my culinary skills. I need some good menu ideas to get going. Give them a recipe list, or make them one of your favorites and attach the recipe to it.
• Are you a gardener? Need to get rid of the last of your summer produce to make room for your cool season crops? If so, give those you love a basketful along with recipe and meal planning ideas. Not a gardener? Then shop at your local farmers’ market and give them a basketful from there.
• You can also organize a produce swap. This can be with friends and family or with other gardeners, to increase their awareness about the number of produce varieties to choose from.

Next: how to celebrate World Vegetarian Day even if you’re not vegetarian

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Why Pregnancy Planning is So Important? (1 part)

The birth of a child is one of the most important events in a woman’s life

In Western countries, doctors encourage women to pre-pregnancy planning.
Planning of pregnancy allows providing a healthy environment for fetal development and prevents birth defects.

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60% of American women plan their pregnancy

Although in most cases a normal pregnancy is not planned, preliminary measures improve the chances for peaceful nine months and giving birth to a healthy baby.
Currently in the U.S. to 60% of the pregnancies are planned.
Recommendations focus on proper nutrition, adequate intake of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, weight control, maintaining physical activity and implementation of appropriate exercise, limit the intake of drugs and alcohol, immunizations and genetic counseling.
The main benefit of planning pregnancy is preventing cases of adoption of drugs and substances that harm in early pregnancy. Seventeen days after conception began development of the organs of the future child. The period before this is also not without significance – the fertilized egg develops into an embryo in which each structure and process are particularly sensitive to external factors, such that it provides the body of the pregnant woman. There are also women in the first quarter continued to be scarce, although uterine bleeding who mistook for menstruation. They understand about pregnancy after weight gain or increased abdominal area.
Taking drugs that pose a potential risk to the fetus, it is also desirable to avoid a period of 3 to 6 months before pregnancy.

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To ensure normal development and successful outcome of pregnancy should be controlled health in the presence or predisposition to high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney, thyroid and heart disease, not only during but also before pregnancy.
It is important that the mother has built immunity to rubella and chicken pox. In the absence of antibodies against rubella and varicella immunization is recommended. The meeting with rubella virus during pregnancy poses a risk of serious harm to the fetus.
After immunization requires a minimum of 30 days in which plans for pregnancy should be delayed.
It is a study of hepatitis C. In the case of the carrier must provide measures to protect the baby from the virus. Immunization of newborn in the first hours after birth protects it from disease.

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Pregnancy Calendar: 25 Week

Body of the baby began to accumulate body fat  and skin becomes taut

Future mother
In this period of pregnancy the uterus is the size of a football. Half of it is in the abdomen, and the other “pops” above the navel.

Your baby is growing and already can communicate through touch

Future mother begins to complain of hemorrhoids. Unfortunately, pregnancy is associated with discomfort in that area of the body. More than half of women in the nine-month complain of swelling and varicose veins in the rectum. Hemorrhoids develop and grow not only because of “stomach upset” altered hormonal background, but also because of the growing weight of the uterus and blood flow in the area.

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Having hemorrhoids is not a risk to the pregnancy, but creates a strong discomfort and sometimes pain. Experts’ advice is to reduce symptoms, maintain regular diet and to consume products that promote bowel movements and bring balance modes – fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fiber products in general, more fluid.
Exercises are recommended to strengthen the muscles of the perineum, which will be extremely useful in childbirth.
It is better to pay more attention to dental hygiene. Cleaning the mouth with toothpaste and floss twice a day is mandatory and prevents gingivitis – inflammation of the gums. Left untreated bleeding gums can lead to gum disease (periodontitis), a disease that is associated with an increased risk of premature birth and pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia.

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Future Baby
The baby is about 33 cm and weighing 680 to 800 grams.
Body began to accumulate body fat and skin becomes taut. It is now clear color of the hair and whether it is straight or wavy, although it will change after birth.
Hands are now completely finished.
Nerve endings are fully developed, so the baby feels touch and can react to it. Communicate through touch, hands on Mom or Dad’s belly when he’s awake, causing excitement and it is very likely to respond with kick or shifting.
Capillaries are formed, giving the skin its pinkish appearance. Small nostrils, which until now have been closed, now open. Vocal chords are ready to sound.
Blood vessels in the lungs in the lungs continue to evolve.

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