Love story (2024)

30/06/2024

"Making your bed each morning

Messes attract messes.
One of the easiest places to see this is the bedroom.
Your bed is the centerpiece of the room and when it is made, it sets environment and the culture.
But when it is left undone, clutter begins to accumulate around it.
The first, best step when cleaning a bedroom is to make the bed.
And the first, best step for clutter-free living is to do it first thing in the morning, or find a spouse who does."

30/06/2024

"Freezer essentials to always have on hand
Frozen vegetables

There’s one main reason you should keep a bag of vegetables in your freezer at all times.
First, frozen veggies present a lot of possibilities.
They’re like the building blocks of meals.
Use beans as a base for soup or smoothies, or add peas or a medley bag to a pasta.
Or you can just heat them up and season them a little for a side dish.
Don’t forget about vegetables that don’t come in a bag, like leftover onion slices, that can go toward a future meal."

29/06/2024

"Ways to sharpening our mind in 5 minutes a day
Writing

Writing is the perfect combination of thinking, reflecting, creating, analyzing, theorizing, disproving, and synthesizing ideas, facts, and information.
The only way to write is to curate what you think.
Therefore, writing imposes discipline on your thoughts and emotions.
Everyone could use some of that discipline, and that’s why everyone should write.
You don’t have to write in public, and you don’t have to do a lot of it, but please, do more than just send texts and birthday cards.
Write in a journal, write on a blog, or write for five minutes a day and then throw it away.
Writing is thinking.
The more you write, the faster you’ll think."

29/06/2024

"Home remedies for colds:
Apple cider vinegar

This is a very popular and age-old remedy for treating colds at home. It is a mixture of honey and apple cider vinegar.
Using apple cider vinegar thins the mucus of the throat, guiding it out of the respiratory tract more easily. Apple cider vinegar kills the pathogens that make you sick.

Preparation 1
😀Mix 1 cup apple cider vinegar to 5 cups warm water
😀Add 2 tablespoons of raw honey
😀Sip on small quantities of this solution throughout the day.

Preparation 2
😀1/4 cup warm water
😀1/4 cup vinegar
😀Mix well
😀Use this mixture as a gargle. Gargle your throat with this mixture for about 2 minutes and spit it out. Do this till the symptoms of cold subside. Don’t forget to brush your teeth after this."

29/06/2024

"Mushrooms, 92% water

Mushrooms are made up of 92% water. They’re also a good source of Vitamin B2, i.e., riboflavin, which is important for your skin and nervous system.
Vitamin B2 also helps to reduce tiredness and release energy from the food you eat.
😀Fill two large portobello mushrooms with chopped tomatoes and a sprinkling of low-fat cheese. Then cook in the oven to create a delicious pizza alternative with a rich meaty flavour.
😀You can also add chopped mushrooms to bolognese, chillis, soups, stews and casseroles."

29/06/2024

"Calcium-rich foods for healthy bones and more

Build your bone strength and prevent heart diseases by simply incorporating these calcium-rich foods in your diet.
The most abundantly-available nutrient in our body, calcium also happens to be abundantly critical for maintaining bone strength.
Calcium is also necessary for maintaining healthy communication between the brain and other parts of the body and this essential nutrient positively enables muscle movement and cardiovascular function.
Calcium reduces hypertensive disorders, prevents osteoporosis, and keeps cholesterol in check.
The recommended daily intake of the mineral stands at 1000 mg.
While milk is our most conventional source of calcium, i.e., 125 mg of calcium per 100 ml of milk, there are other food sources that are equally rich in calcium if not more."

27/06/2024

"Daily habits for a clutter-free home:
Returning items nightly

When you minimize your possessions, you will find tidying up to be easier.
Every item has a purpose and every item has a home.
At the end of the day, items are returned.
This is a daily habit you have to work hard to incorporate in your life and your kids’ lives.
One reason is because it allows every morning to begin fresh, new, and clutter-free."

27/06/2024

"Nutritious keto-friendly fruits:
Star fruit

Also known as carambola, star fruit is a vibrant, star-shaped tropical fruit native to Southeast Asia.
Although star fruit is not as common as many other types of fruit, it’s a popular choice for those on a ketogenic diet due to its low carb content.
In fact, a 1-cup (108-gram) serving of star fruit contains just 7.3 grams of carbs and 3 grams of fiber.
Star fruit is also packed with vitamin C, copper, potassium, and pantothenic acid."

27/06/2024

"Surprising benefits of drinking plain hot water
Helps clear out toxins

A drink of hot water raises the core body temperature, stimulating the sweating process, which is one of the ways the body eliminates toxins.
When consumed on a regular basis with lemon added to it, hot water helps balance all the acidic foods we ingest daily.
If you're not a fan of lemon, try green tea, which may decrease free radical activity in the body."

26/06/2024

"""Best canned foods to always have on hand:
Brown anchovies

An essential ingredient that is oftentimes overlooked is canned brown anchovies.
Brown anchovies add a delicious umami element to any dish.
They can be used in the base of any sauce for an extra savory pop of flavor."""

26/06/2024

"Your attention span may improve

The caffeine in tea can improve your attention and alertness.
Theanine is an amino acid that is virtually unique to tea, apart from the fungus Bay bolete.
It improves attention by relaxing the brain and stimulating it when it is time to focus.
If you ever find yourself having difficulty with focus or concentration, try steeping a warm cup of tea just before it’s time to work."

26/06/2024

"Benefits of Morning Exercise
More energy & Better mood

Morning workouts are one of the best ways to feel energized and prepared for your day. In fact, a morning workout might even give you more energy than a cup of coffee. "

23/06/2024

"Nuts and seeds

Nuts and seeds are high in plant-based proteins, healthy fats, and fiber. Additionally, they provide tryptophan, an amino acid responsible for producing mood-boosting serotonin. Almonds, cashews, peanuts, and walnuts, as well as pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds, are excellent sources.

Moreover, nuts and seeds are a large component of both the MIND and Mediterranean diets, which may support a healthy brain. Each of these diets promotes fresh, whole foods and limits your intake of processed items. What’s more, moderate nut intake is linked to a 23% lower risk of depression.

Finally, certain nuts and seeds, such as Brazil nuts, almonds, and pine nuts, are good sources of zinc and selenium. Deficiency in these minerals, which are important for brain function, is associated with higher rates of depression."

23/06/2024

"""Active stretches you should be doing
Take a Bow
Stretches the shoulders, legs, chest and back
Procedure:
😀Stand with feet wide, left foot turned out, and rotate torso to the left.
😀Clasp hands behind you with palms together and arms extended.
😀Bend forward from hips until back is parallel to floor as you raise arms.
😀Slowly rise up to starting position.
😀Do 8 reps."""

23/06/2024

"Spinach, 93% water

Spinach is made up of 93% water. Not only is it good for hydration, but spinach is also a good source of iron.
Iron is essential for helping to transport oxygen around your body, and for keeping your immune system healthy.
😀Use spinach as the base of a fresh summer salad, or add a handful to sandwiches.
😀Make your own spinach and basil pesto, and freeze it in ice cube trays ready to add to whole meal pasta dishes when needed.
😀You can also buy bags of frozen spinach which are perfect for adding to soups, chillis and casseroles.
"

22/06/2024

"Habit Creation
Discipline

Willpower and discipline alone aren’t enough to form new habits, but the latter plays an important role in the process. Until your habit becomes second nature, you will need to rely on discipline to help you establish the new routines. Keep yourself motivated while you’re working toward automating your habit.
For discipline to work, it also requires a strong command of your thoughts. Meditation can help you rein in the ‘monkey mind’ and better manage your unhelpful negative thoughts."

22/06/2024

"Home remedies for colds:
Garlic

Garlic is considered to be a natural medicine for treating varied ailments, right at home because of its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. Nasal congestion is one of the major symptoms of a common cold that the affected person wants to get rid of, as fast as possible. Garlic can help you treat this symptom very effectively and the process is easy too.
When crushed, garlic releases curative component allicin that helps in thinning of the mucus and thus helps to clear the nasal passages. It also reduces inflammation and provides relief very effectively.

Ingredients
😀A pot of distilled water
😀5 garlic cloves
😀A bath towel
Procedure
😀Boil the water in the pot.
😀Crush the garlic cloves and discard the peels.
😀Add the crushed garlic to the boiling water.
😀Turn off the heat.
😀Drape a towel over your head and the mouth of the pot.
😀Do not allow the steam to escape.
😀Inhale and exhale the steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
😀You can repeat this procedure 2 times a day."

22/06/2024

"Easy care houseplants that improve air quality
English ivy

Perfect for hanging baskets, this climbing plant is a great way to infuse freshness into your decor.
Place this plant in a spot with direct sunlight, but be sure to keep it at a constant temperature.
It requires plenty of water and well-drained soil.
Not only does English ivy remove benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene, it may also help prevent airborne mold from proliferating in your home."

20/06/2024

"Best foods to cook in an air fryer:
Bacon

A favored way to cook bacon is actually by using the air fryer.
In an air fryer, your bacon can get crispy without becoming too oily.
Fat drips out of the basket to keep it a bit leaner, and it’s so much less messy and requires less supervision than other cooking methods."

20/06/2024

"Benefits of Morning Exercise
More energy & Better mood

Morning workouts are one of the best ways to feel energized and prepared for your day. In fact, a morning workout might even give you more energy than a cup of coffee.

You’ll receive an instant energy boost and increased mental clarity that will lead to a productive day at the office.

Expect to feel happier and more optimistic after a morning workout. Breaking an early morning sweat will reward you with a rush of endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine, feel-good chemicals that will boost your mood and help zap stress.

Plus, you’re guaranteed to feel happier knowing that you started your day with doing something amazing for yourself and your health."

20/06/2024

"Wellness habits you should adopt
Going to bed early

Start plugging your phone in the living room at night and change your nights and your mornings for the better.

True, you can get out of bed, walk over to your phone in the living room, hit the snooze button, and go back to bed.
However, it’s way less likely than having the phone right next to your head, when you can just hit that snooze and sink right back into the mattress.

Start setting an alarm about an hour before you want to go to sleep so you can really wind down and get ready for bed.

Having this extra time makes it so much easier to stick to a good skincare routine, oral care routine, and get to snuggle up in your favorite sheets, light a candle, and read right before you go to sleep.
"

19/06/2024

"Best vitamins & supplements for dry skin
Fish oil

Fish oil is well known for its skin-health-promoting properties. It contains docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), two essential fatty acids that have powerful anti-inflammatory and healing properties and have been shown to benefit the skin in many ways.

Dietary supplements with fish oil may help boost skin hydration and improve the fatty acid barrier of the skin, which helps maintain hydration. Fish oil has also been shown to decrease skin inflammation and protect against sun damage, making it an all around skin-friendly supplement.

Various studies showed:
😀High-dose oral fish oil supplements significantly increased skin hydration, reduced water loss, and resolved dryness-related skin itching. In fact a 30% increase in skin hydration has been noted after 60 days.
😀Daily treatment with doses of fish oil ranging from 1–14 grams of EPA and 0–9 grams DHA for 6 weeks to 6 months improved symptoms of psoriasis, a chronic, inflammatory skin disease, including scaling or dry, cracked skin."

19/06/2024

"Garlic:

Garlic is at its best when firm to the touch, with papery leaves intact.
The cloves themselves should have a bit of moisture inside.
If any areas have hollowed-out dark spots, or appear wrinkly and dry, it’s going bad and therefore time to toss."

19/06/2024

"Popular methods of cooking corn on the cob
Cooking in butter bath
Total time: 15 minutes
Rating: 7.5/10

Butter bath corn is pretty much exactly what it sounds like.
You bring a large pot of milk or water to a boil, add a generous amount of butter, and simmer shucked corn cobs in it until tender.
Adding butter to your water bath is a great way to add extra flavor to your corn.
It coats the cobs in a thin layer of butter, leaving you with perfectly glossy corn that’s buttery and rich."

18/06/2024

"Fruits & vegetables you shouldn’t be refrigerating #1
Tomatoes

Tomatoes do best on the counter, in the warm light of the sun, assuming you have a window in your kitchen, where they can ripen to absolute perfection.
Putting a tomato in the fridge does weird things to it’s texture, making the flesh mealy and unpleasant.
And when we're shelling out cold hard cash for heirloom tomatoes at the peak of their season, preserving that perfect texture and juicy flesh is our number one priority."

18/06/2024

"Spaces you should declutter every week:
Refrigerator

Cleaning out expired foods from your refrigerator, and figuring out what mystery items might be wrapped in foil in your freezer, is a pain.
That’s why it’s tempting to avoid cleaning out these areas until it’s absolutely necessary to do a major fridge overhaul.
Compared to that, decluttering your food weekly is quick and nearly painless."

17/06/2024

"Benefits of coconut oil in coffee
Gives an energy boost

It’s not only the caffeine from the coconut oil coffee that gives you an energy boost.
Coconut oil contains a large amount of medium chain fatty acids which are converted to energy a lot faster than the longer chain varieties.
So when you combine coffee and coconut oil, you’re getting much more of a healthy energy boost that’s guaranteed to prise open the most tired of eyes."

17/06/2024

"Long-lasting frozen nutritious food:
Pastries

Bread and baked goods aren’t as nutritious as the aforementioned food items, but they are still far better than chocolate biscuit treats."

17/06/2024

"Downshifting your Life

This is not for everybody. Some people make a conscious effort to slow down and simplify their life, while some people may want to but can’t just yet because of circumstances of life.

But if you can, even in some small fashion, change the way you live and how you spend time so that there is more physical time and space and a freeing up of energy to be more present for the things/events that are most important to you."

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