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Well, maybe not, but apples certainly do have health and nutritional benefits attached to them that you don’t want to miss!
The big question is, where do I begin?
First of all, a medium sized apples is about 5 ounces and has about 81 calories. A medium apples contains 3.7 grams of a soluble fiber from pectin (which encourages the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract), 159mg of potassium, 3.9 mg of folic acid, 7.9mg of vitamin C, 9.6 mg of calcium, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and zinc. Apples are easy to digest, and they contain malic and tartaric acids that prevent fermentation in the intestines. They also contain antioxidants called flavonoids which improve immune function and prevent heart disease. Green apples also act as a liver and gall bladder cleanser and could soften gallstones. And if that wasn’t enough, apples can also prevent some forms of cancer!
In addition tothe benefits from the nutrients in the apples, the act of eating apples is also healthy! Feasting on a raw apple gives the gums a nice cleanse and healthy massage (like the type your body can get with a Thumper Maxi Pro Massager or a Thumper Professional Massager) !
Apples may not really keep the doctors, especially private doctor London, away, but they certainly aid in making this statement true!
If you are under the age of 18, don’t let Mom or Dad read this article! Otherwise it will be time to say goodbye to french fries, corn chips, and any other flavorful salty treat. Plus, all of your favorite sweetened sodas could be a thing of the past.
It has been well documented that reducing salt in an adult’s diet is a healthy choice. Similarly, a lower salt diet is important for children. According to a study by He, Marrero, and MacGregor, reducing the amount of salt in a child’s diet will reduce the amount of sugary soft drinks consumed by a child, in addition to providing other health benefits. With fewer calories being consumed, this could help reduce the problem of obesity in children.
Interestingly, at the same time that this study is being released, Campbell’s Soup Company is reducing the amount of sodium in 12 of its child-marketed soups. These soups will have 480 milligrams of sodium, allowing them to be labeled as healthy.
The common theme of lower salt for children is important and should be noted. No child (or person for that matter) should eat a diet filled with high sodium food products.
However, more important than eliminating salt from a child’s diet is the idea of moderation. From an early age, children can be given choices, allowing them occasional salty treats that are balanced by a diet filled with nutritional food, such as fruits and vegetables.
To learn more about the salt and soda study, click here.
To learn more about Campbell’s lower sodium children’s soups, click here.
One of the hottest theories in the world of health these days is calorie restriction. Simply put, there is a growing body of research to suggest that the best way to live a long and healthy life is to simply to eat less. No need for special diet foods or fancy exercise equipment (though a Needak folding rebounder is great for exercising)–just say no to food.
In numerous animal studies, cutting calorie intake by 20-30% has dramatically extended lifespans. Whether you’re a worm, a mouse, or a monkey, eating less can extend your lifespan by 50% and keep you physiologically younger during most of your life. While there have been no longitudinal studies in humans (there hasn’t been enough time yet), there is an active community of calorie restriction (CR) devotees, and medical examinations show that their cardiovascular health is vastly better than that of those eating a typical American diet.
Of course, there are downsides. CR practitioners live a spartan existence, tend to be skinnier than supermodels, and may lose both their sex drive (HIV test London) and their ability to reproduce. The way CR works is that it tricks the body into believing that it is facing a famine. Under those circumstances, the body goes into emergency mode, shutting down non-essential functions (like sex and reproduction) and activating processes that help battle free radicals and other carcinogens.
CR isn’t for everyone, but if you want a scientifically promising fountain of youth, it may be for you. Here’s a good introductory article, and here’s what Wikipedia has to say.
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Moviegoers, beware. Cloverfield is a newly released horror film that has caught much attention. Despite good ratings (nearly 8 out of 10 stars on IMDb.com) and reviews, there has been not-so-good news coming from the theaters.
Reportedly, the horror film has been making some people sick. The underlying reason to this is not gory content, but rather the filming style. Cloverfield is filmed entirely by handheld video cameras. Due to this, much of the film is shaky. The effect is intended, by the producers, to give viewers the feeling that they are part of the movie. But, the effect is giving some of the viewers an entirely different feeling.
Why does the shakiness cause viewers to become sick? The visual effects that the movie produces can mess with the balance system of a person’s mind. You may feel like you are moving, when everything is standing still. Sensors in your brain can become confused and cause you to experience dizziness and nausea (also known as vertigo).
You may ask yourself, “Is everyone affected?” The answer is no. Some people are more prone to this than others, just like motion-sickness in cars or roller coasters. Are you prone to motion sickness but still want to see the movie in theaters? Over-the-counter anti-vertigo medicines are available.
Although occurrences are rare, the effect of Cloverfield is something you should be wary of. If you’re very worried about the effects of the movie, waiting until you can watch the movie at home might be your best option.
Source: CNN News
The common perception is that dentists are wealthy. Well, according to a recent survey conducted by the Wealthy Dentist, 2 out of 3 dentists would disagree with that perception.
Even though the average dentist in the United States makes ~$180, 000 per year (which puts them in the top 5% for income earners in the U.S.) , many dentists felt that the public did not understand the costs associated with being a dentist. The survey cited many anecdotal tales from dentists about high education costs and expensive private practice expenses.
But the real culprit may be the perception of what constitutes “wealthy”. This is probably best summed up by one survey respondent: “I am not wealthy when compared to my social peers, but I am viewed as wealthy by my staff and family,” said a Delaware dentist.
Read the survey results here:
http://www.thewealthydentist.com/SurveyResults/052-Are-You-A-Wealthy-Dentist-Survey.htm
