Fitness Friday| The benefits of Green Tea

This weeks Fitness Friday is more health related if you hadn’t already guessed. I don’t know about you but I always find that I can easily commit to being fit but struggle to keep my diet healthy all the time. Personally I try to change small things in my diet one at a time so I can make a habit of it. One of these things is drinking green tea! Since I started working in an office my tea consumption has gone through the roof, and although many say tea is a healthy alternative to drinking coffee, it still has plenty of caffeine in it when drank in large quantities!

So as I have started swapping my builders brew for a green tea when I’m in the office I thought I would share the health benefits to drinking green tea, in the hope that some of you may swap one of your usual brews to a green tea!

• Its a healer- Green tea is packed full of goodies and antioxidants that can help fight against certain medical conditions such as;cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol levels, cardiovascular diseases, and infection.
• Smile- Green tea can help prevent tooth decay and bad breath. Its bacteria destroying abilities kills the bacteria that causes dental plaque.
• Weight loss- Green tea aids weight loss… fact! There have been countless studies across the world which have all found that participants who drank green tea lost more weight than those who did not. Green tea boosts that metabolism of yours, meaning you burn the fuel in your body quicker than before.
• Need a boost? Green tea enhances the energy levels in your body! so when you get to that afternoon slump, instead for reaching for a coffee and chocolate bar, try a green tea instead!
• Depression- Scientists have found that there are goodies in green tea that help fight depression. However like with all teas, those who drink it find that it is relaxing and helps fight against episodes of anxiety.
• Hydration! We all know the importance of drinking water, however I know many of you do not like the taste of it. So how about drinking a few cups of green tea? Green tea provides hydration benefit similar to water… plus it has no calories or sugar unlike some flavoured water!
• Fight the Flu!- Green tea’s high levels of antioxidants along with its Vitamin C consent help fight against infections and keeps cold and flu at bay!
• Super Skin!- Fro you beauty blogger green tea is a must! Green tea helps keep your skin clear, youthful and fresh. Many facials and face cream contain green tea extract because of its ability to keep your skin agile and help prevent the aging  process! Great for your skin

Do you drink green tea already? Do you know of any other health benefits to share with everyone? Would you swap your usual brew after reading up on the benefits to green tea?

How To Eliminate Nicotine From the Body

There are some tips on how to eliminate nicotine from the body.  Nicotine is the addictive substance found in tobacco. There are many dangers of addictive substances to the health. Nicotine can cause a sudden increases blood pressure and lung damage. Smoking is not good for health. We are all aware of that, but the habit is hard to stop. If smoking continues, the effects of nicotine will take

Egg Yolk Benefits You Must Know

Egg yolks also have many health benefits. Several studies have shown that egg yolks contain cholesterol that can harm the heart. But others found no harmful effects of cholesterol when consumed in normal amounts, and by a healthy person.







Egg yolks contain more vitamins, both the type and number compared with the egg white. Each egg yolk contains seven vitamins, such as vitamin B6, B-12, A

Primark & New Look Haul

 

If you follow me on Twitter you will know that I have been selling all my belongings on Ebay the past couple of weeks. I say all my belongings, I really mean all my “fat clothes.” As I have lost quite a bit of weight over the past few months, my clothes have been getting rather large for me, especially around my boobs! So as I have been quite successful on Ebay I decided to reward myself and go on a shopping spree!

It was great to go in a shop and not know what size I was, and in most of them I was pleasantly surprised!  Unfortunately, as always when I have money to spend I can never find something to buy, so my haul was smaller than I wanted it to be.

You can find what I bought in the video below, which for the first time is in HD! Yeah!

 

Have you got any tips about which shops have some great stock in at the moment? I really need some casual dresses, so any help is much appreciated!

How To Get Rid of Acne In Men

Acne is often a problem and attacked many people both men and women, but do not worry there are many tips to get rid of acne for men. Acne is most common in men because men have more oily skin than women. Although acne is not a deadly disease, but acne can create stress on individuals. About 17 million adults in the United States have acne, 25% of whom are male. Acne is also more common after

Beta carotene Benefits And List of Beta carotene Rich Foods

Beta-carotene is a carotenoid, a pigment of plants that are known to have antioxidant and other effects. This substance is rapidly converted to vitamin A by the body. Beta-carotene is often considered a form of vitamin A itself, but actually is not. Having normal levels of vitamin A is the key to good vision, a strong immune system and healthy in general.







Beta-carotene is popular because

Vitamin E Benefits And Vitamin E Rich Foods

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that has many benefits, either when taken alone or in combination with other vitamins. Vitamin E was first discovered by Dr. H.M Evans, in 1922. Vitamin E is a combination of eight important molecules that is four tocopherols and four tocotrienols. Vitamin E is not soluble in water but soluble in fat. In our body, Vitamin E will be digested by the bile, which serves

Health Benefits And Nutrtition fact of Fennel Seeds You Must Know

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare Miller) is a plant with an abundance of benefits that have been widely used as herbal medicines and spices. The plants from the Mediterranean and southern Europe is becoming an export commodity that is highly sought.






Fennel characterized as annual herbs, the stems is hollow, segmented, green and white. If the fennel stalk bruising will release a fragrant smell.

Staying Healthy for Your Healthy Lifestyle

Staying Healthy - 5 Easy Ways

By Greg Garner

Staying healthy is easy and does not take a tremendous amount of time or any monetary investment. Easy ways to stay healthy can be utilized by anyone on a daily basis. A basic, but healthy lifestyle will provide you with a longer and happier life.

Staying Healthy in 5 Easy Steps

1. To stay healthy, schedule regular doctor appointments. You need to have a yearly physical and get an overall examination and consultation. Share you aches and pain plus any concerns you have with your doctor. Any physical ailments that have or are bothering you should be handled at this appointment. If there are extensive tests like a colonoscopy or an EKG that are needed, get them scheduled. This is a great way to be proactive and find any problems that can be handled quickly and without invasive procedures.

2. Eat three well balanced meals per day. Use foods from the various food groups. You also need to consume foods that are low in fats, sodium and cholesterol. This will lessen the chances of developing heart disease and diabetes. If you eat properly you will maintain a healthy weight. Keep your diet varied by eating leafy vegetables, grains, dairy, lean meats, fruits, poultry and fish.

3. Although the foods you eat contain vitamins and minerals and are generally all you need to maintain your body's functions, talking a vitamin supplement will ensure that you are getting all the daily vitamin and mineral supplements that you need. One little vitamin can regulate bodily functions, provide energy, and keep your heart and lungs working on a normal schedule.

4. Sleep is wonderful and we all need ample sleep. Sleep allows your body to relax and recharge. Seven to eight hour a night is generally all you need to feel rested and to have the proper amount of energy needed to get through your busy days. If you feel tired during the day, there is no reason you should not just lie down for a bit a take a nap.

5. Exercise is one of the best ways of staying healthy. Thirty minutes of brisk exercise will boost you moods, improve your body physically and provide you with energy. Try walking your dog, or just rambling around the neighborhood. If you feel more energetic you might enjoy biking, performing household chores like vacuuming, briskly walking or working out at your local gym. It is also amazing what exercise will do for your sleep patterns.

Before beginning any vigorous or changed exercise routine or drastically altering your diet, do consult with your doctor. If you have just had a yearly physical go ahead with your plans and get all the tests that your doctor has suggested. If you have not seen your doctor for over a year, schedule an appointment and work with a physical therapist and a nutritionist to receive the best advice for nutrition and exercise. Take care of your body and your mind will also be healthy.Print out the above and stay healthier this year.

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How To Get Rid Of Bruised Eye With Natural Ways

There are several ways to get rid of bruised eyes with natural ways. Bruised eye usually occurs, if the eye hit or knock blunt object. It is certainly dangerous and can interfere with performance. Bruised eye occurs when the tissue around the eye injury. It usually takes about a week to make the bruises is gone and the blood is absorbed back into the body.







Causes of Bruised Eye



Bruised

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker XL| Pump Up Your Pout

 

I’m not normally one for lip-glosses, but when Soap and Glory kindly gifted me their new Sexy Mother Pucker XL* for Valentines Day I was not going to turn it down, and I’m glad I didn’t! At first I was a little dubious, as I have tried their regular Sexy Mother Pucker Lipgloss a few months ago and found it sticky and ineffective, so gave it to my mum, who thankfully doesn’t mind it… win win. So when I first applied this and found that it wasn’t sticky like the last one I was pleasantly surprised.

I was even more surprised when the lip plumping action started! Oh my word do your lips tingle! It starts out quite tame but the feeling increases over time. At first it is a very strange sensation, my lips felt cool and tingly, and as the feeling intensifies it feels like my lips have pins and needles. The feeling lasts for a good 10 minutes or so, so if you love your tingly lip plump products this is definitely a must buy! I have to say my lips were much more plump and pouty… hence the silly pouty picture above!

Soap and Glory say that this Lipgloss is “a  Super-sizing, extra strength collagen lip shine with LIPSWELL natural plant oil infusion, SUPERFILL nanovactors and VISIVOLUME immediate effect lip filler.” This lip plump definitely works in my eyes, but beware it is not for the faint hearted! It does tingle alot, so those with more sensitive skin may find it irritatable, and although I was given this so I could “pucker up” Valentines Day last week, I will not be kissing anyone while wearing it for fear of my numb lips drooling everywhere due to the pins and needles… not an attractive look!

Pumpkin Nutrition Fact And Health Benefits You Must Know

Benefits of pumpkin fruit for health are enormous. Yellow squash or pumpkin is a food rich in vitamin A, C and E, minerals, and carbohydrates. The flesh also contains antioxidants as protection against various types of cancer.



Pumpkin fruits are generally round and large. Skin deep golden brown color, while the flesh is dark yellow and thick. It was sweet. Having a very thick skin and hard,

Excellent Potato and Spinach Soup For Health and Diet

Excellent Potato and Spinach Soup

By Michael Miji

This is now my favorite soup. It is easy and cheap to make, takes about an hour, and doesn't need exotic ingredients which would require extra shopping. Like just about all of my favorite recipes, it doesn't require many utensils, so clean-up isn't a big deal. As given, this is a vegetarian dish. Use this recipe as a base if you want, adding whatever is in the fridge that your creativity thinks would rock. Here's all you really need.

• 4 hefty potatoes
• 1 bodacious onion
• 1 can of condensed milk (12 fluid ounces = 354 ml)... regular whole milk will work also.
• (Optional, but worth it) handful of spinach per serving. Savoy spinach, the older kind with dark green, crinkly and curly leaves, is much preferred.
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic (or half this amount of minced fresh garlic)
• quarter teaspoon of finely minced fresh ginger
• sprinkle of oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon finely crumbled feta (or other) cheese per serving (optional)

Peel, and the dice potatoes. Start them at boiling in a two-quart or larger saucepan with enough water to cover them. The potatoes will need to boil about twenty-five minutes. They'll get to boiling faster if you put a lid on the saucepan. While they're getting there, add salt, pepper, oregano, ginger, and garlic. When they start boiling, turn down the heat to a medium boil so crap doesn't spit all over the stove. When boiling starts; set your cooking timer for twenty-five minutes.

While waiting for the boil to start, dice that big onion. Add it to the potatoes. They probably aren't boiling yet. That's fine.

Stir and taste occasionally to adjust the salt and pepper and other spices. When the timer goes off, turn down the heat to a low simmer, add in the butter, and mash the potatoes by hand with a potato masher for minute or so. It's fine to leave them a little chunky. Add the can of condensed milk. Stir it in and jack up the heat so it comes to a medium boil again. Keep stirring so nothing burns on the bottom. Milk tends to do that. Get the soup back up to a boil and keep it there for a minute or two, constantly stirring the bottom. Toss in a big handful of spinach if you've got it, stir it in and let it boil for another half-minute- just until the spinach is overcooked and looking spooky. Turn off the heat. Ladle into bowls that aren't so large, unless this will be your entire meal. Sprinkle on just a little bit of feta or whatever fragrant cheese you might have. A couple croutons would be dandy.

Serves four to six

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Take care of your Health and Diet.

How To Get Rid Of Bruises With Natural Ways

You can use various methods to get rid of a bruise. Bruise is the body tissue injury, which causes the blood flow of the cardiovascular system settles in the surrounding tissues, and not accompanied by tearing of the skin layer. Usually caused by a blunt object collision. Bruise cause bluish or blackish skin. If there is bleeding in the bruises called a hematoma.






Bruise can cause pain but

My First Blogger Meet| Carlisle Blogger Meet

 

As much as I love blogging, it can be a lonely hobby. Yes I get to talk and meet hundreds of like minded blogging girls on twitter, but most of my blogging in real life is confined to the four walls of my bedroom. I have a number of friends and family who know about my blog but I end up boring them chatting about it continually, so very often my blog is neglected in my day to day conversations. My family and friends often don’t know what a blog is, don’t understand the appeal of it, think it’s a bit self obsessive and wonder why the hell anyone would care about what I have to say. For these reasons I have been desperate to go on a Blogger Meet, and Helen from Pierre Le Cat must of heard my cries and invited me along to the Carlisle Bloggers Meet last Sunday.

We arranged to meet up at Thin White Dukes in Carlisle city centre, which turned out to be a great location and a new favourite of mine. I was unbelievably nervous before going as I was the only one going who hadn’t met any of the other girls in person. Thankfully after thinking of cancelling multiple times, I plucked up the courage and went. I had described what I was wearing to the girls before hand as was more nervous of not actually recognising anyone and going up to a complete stranger and asking if they were a blogger! Thankfully as soon as I walked in the door I was met by Jo’s smiley face who recognised me. I sat with Jo and her sister Jen for a little while before everyone else joined us. At first the conversation was a little forced I think, as it always is when meeting new people but after the first drink everyone loosened up and we were sharing joke, stories and blogging experiences as we would with friends. We sat for nearly 3 hours, drinking eating and chatting and I left feeling like I had made 6 new friends. We now have a Facebook group that allow us to chat often and we are already thinking or organising the next meet. So as I have made 6 new friends I want to introduce them to you!

Amanda- Uniquely Snowflake

Amanda is a crafty and creative blogger. She has her own shop which she creates one of a kind jewellery, homeware, accessories and children's gifts.She is also a popular mummy blogger. Her blog is a mixed bag; full of interesting posts, crafts, fashion and life.

 

Anna- On The Dressing Table

Anna is the only other self confessed beauty product lover! Her blog is full of honest, detailed product reviews, and pictures of her adorable dogs! Like the rest of us she dabbles in some lifestyle blogging by sharing pictures of her life and personality throughout her posts. She is also to credit for the photos as I was too nervous to take any!

 

Helen- Pierre Le Cat

Helen has been my blogging friend for a long time and even helped me with my dissertation. She has such an interesting blog. A fashion and true lifestyle blogger her blog is pack full of unique online boutiques and fashion stores, creative photography and her latest post on her love of old people was so beautifully written it has been very popular.

 

Jen- Jenny And The Magic Feather

Jen is a lifestyle blogger who is amazing at blog designs, she actually helped with a few of the girls mentioned blogs. She is a creative and crafty girl who’s blog is full of baking and cute pictures, especially of her little pet Degus… you have to go see how cute they are!

 

Jo- The Perfect Hiding Place

Jo is a super crafty blogger who is a self confessed Pinterest addict…love this! Her blog is like mine, a mixed bag; full of life, crafts, and lots of nails! She is a super creative girl with a friendly blog with great photographs! I love her mix of topics.

 

Sally- Sally Tangle

Sally is a fashion blogger who dabbles in lifestyle posts. you can tell she’s a fashion blogger as she looked amazing when I met her!  Her blog is so pretty and I love her pictures, her writing style is personal, relaxed and a great read over a cup of tea.

 

I hope you go and check out these girls and their amazing blogs, and find some new favourites amongst them. If you are a Cumbrian blogger leave a comment below and we can invite you to our Facebook group and keep you informed for the next Bloggers Meet.

How was your first ever Blogger Meet? Were you are nervous as I was? What did you gain from it?

Tips for Your Health and Diet

Helpful Diet Tips for Weight Loss

By M Edward

There are many diet tips for weight loss that can be found in various sources like the internet or magazines. The key is finding the best tips that are easy to follow and do not involve anything extreme. Avoid quick-fix plans that offer instant results as these are more likely to harm you in the end. Even when you are on a good diet plan, sticking to it is very difficult and it will require a lot of will power on your part. You should bear in mind that weight loss is a slow and steady process therefore you should not get discouraged easily.
There are small but very effective changes that you can make to your diet that will eventually help you lose weight as required. What you need to do is to have a plan that gives you a variety of enjoyable choices. Avoid the common mistakes made by many people on a diet and learn how to eat healthy food always. Keep in mind that if you eat more calories than you are burning then you will gain weight. Therefore if you start consuming less calorie than you are burning then you will definitely shed weight.
When you decide to follow any diet tips for weight loss, you should know that the whole process requires a change of lifestyle and not just a short-term diet. There are quick diets that can help you shed some weight but a long-term change in lifestyle and food choices is necessary. Another important step in losing weight involves you having a support group with other like-minded individuals. You can also get support from family and friends so as to help you. Sticking to a new weight loss diet is not easy and the support of these people can be very helpful.
When you are trying to lose weight through a diet, you should keep in mind that moderation is the key. Do not choose diets that cut out entire food groups. Your body needs food of all types, including fats and carbohydrates as long as you take them in moderate quantities. Make sure you always eat a well-rounded diet that gives you all types of nutrients. Even after losing a certain amount of weight the way you wanted, you still need to watch what you eat since you are more likely to gain the weight faster than it took to lose it.
Even when you are on a diet and you yield into temptation, do not feel discouraged. An occasional slip up will not wipe out your efforts entirely so you should go on with the plan. Be careful not to lose money buying all those weight losing supplements you see being advertised on television or the internet. Most of them don't give the results promised in the adverts so you are better off channeling your money elsewhere. The best diet tips for weight loss require a lot of hard work and commitment and are usually long-term in nature.

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Alfalfa Nutrition Fact And Health Benefits You Must Know

There are many health benefits that we can get from alfalfa. Since the 6th century, alfalfa (Medicago sativa) has been used by the Chinese to treat kidney stones, gastrointestinal and bloating. Initially, the world of traditional Chinese medicine often uses Alfalfa leaf, to treat diseases related to the digestive tract. Then developed to help cleanse toxins in the blood or the so-called

Lavender Oil Benefits and Side Effect You Must Know

Lavender oil has been used for medicinal purposes as well as cosmetics for centuries. Lavender oil is extracted from a plant called Lavandula angustifolia. The primary components of lavender oil are linalool (51%) and linalyl acetate (35%). Other components include α-pinene, limonene, 1,8-cineole, cis- and trans-ocimene, 3-octanone, camphor, caryophyllene, terpinen-4-ol and lavendulyl acetate.

Vitamin A Rich Foods And Benefits Of Vitamin A For Our Body

Vitamin A is a micro nutrient essential for our body. Vitamin A is needed to build body tissues, helps metabolism and strengthen the immune system. Benefits of Vitamin A lot, associated with the eye. But in fact, vitamin A also has many other benefits. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. Inside there are compound such as retinol, retinyl palmitate and retinyl acetate. Retinol is a compound that

List Foods That Highly Rich In Vitamin D

The benefits of vitamin D for the body is very much. This vitamin has an important role in boosting the immune system. Vitamin D can also destroy bacteria and viruses that exist in our bodies. If vitamin D in the body is not fulfilled, the killer cells of the immune system (T cells) the body is not able to fight off serious infections in the body.







Vitamin D including fat-soluble vitamins.

Thyme Health Benefits And Nutrition Fact You Must Know

Thyme has many health benefits. Thyme is one of the herbs that are well known. The leaves are small, oval small with small hard stalk. The aroma is very fragrant and distinctive. Thyme is widely used by the Greeks as a medicinal herb.







Thyme is widely used in almost all European dishes, Portugal, Lebanon, Turkey, Spain, Caribbean and Middle East. The aroma of spices is more delicious when

Preparing for Valentines Day| Passion Peel Off Mask

 

Well I don’t know what your plans for Valentines Day tomorrow but mine are very low key. As I’m in a long distance relationship I won’t be seeing my boyfriend tomorrow. Instead I’m off to my friends for pizza, wine and trashy television. So as my valentines Day will be at the weekend I took the opportunity to pamper myself tonight. Thankfully Montagne Jeunesse recently sent me this lovely face mask to try as an early Valentine present.

I was gifted the Montagne Jeunesse Passion Peel Off face mask*, which is jam packed full of pomegranate, passion-fruit, raspberry, grape and cranberry, even better it is suitable for vegetarians and full of natural ingredients. It smells divine and I love the striking red colour; really gets me in the mood for Valentines Day.  Their facemasks are available from Asda, other leading retailers and their website- www.montagnejeunesse.com

Montagne Jeunesse say-

“ Gently peel away dead skin with our amazing Passion Peel Off deep cleansing masque. Our Pomegranate and Passion Flower formula cleans, purifies and protects leaving your skin feeling fresh and radiant, perfect to get up close and personal!”

I say-

“ The mix of the red ingredients and the amazing fruity smell really made  in the mood for Valentines Day. The texture is fairly gloopy and very thick, however it spreads onto your face quite easily. There was enough in the packet to cover my whole face and neck. The mask took about 10-15 minute to set so gave me enough time to soak in the bath and paint my nails. Once dry it peeled off my face very easily and left it smooth, clean, fresh and with minimised pores.”

I also took the chance to paint my nails a gorgeous deep red, scrub and moisturise my body with the help of Soap and Glory and repaired my hair with an Aussie 3 Minute Mask. So overall I have spent the evening beautifying myself and preparing myself for a perfect Valentines Weekend. I plan to look amazing for my boyfriend and find that spending some time pampering myself always helps to boost my confidence and make me feel sexier.

Have you tired this mask from Montagne Jeunesse? What have you done to prepare yourself for Valentines day? Have you been pampering yourself?

Black Cumin Nutrition Fact And Health Benefits You Must Know

There are many health benefits of black cumin. Black cumin (nigella sativa) is used as a herbal medicine from 2000-3000 BC, was found in the tomb of Tutankhamen, this suggests that in ancient Egypt the black cumin is used in the treatment. Ancient Greek physicians, Dioscoredes, in the first century AD have also noted the benefits of black cumin to treat headaches and respiratory tract, toothache

How To Get Rid Of Phobia

There are several tips and therapies to get rid of phobia. A phobia is a fear of excessive and unexplained to something or a situation that was not scary. Phobia causes physical and psychological stress and can affect your ability for normal activity. People with phobias feel uncomfortable and avoid the feared object. Sometimes it can also inhibit its activity



There are different types of

Your Health and Diet Plan Cause Getting Quickly Flat Belly

Quality and plan of diet is very important for your health. If you are suffering with dull belly problem and you want to get quickly flat belly then you must pay attention to your health and dietplan. Exercise is not the only way to get flat belly you should maintain your healthy diet plan.

Starting from water you must drink water about 1 to 1.5 liters daily. Several people thinking that drinking more water can cause them to inflate, actually this conclusion is out of reality. If you drink water or any other healthy drinks that will flush your body. When drinks catch the salt in your body with it, it will essentially decrease inflate. But be careful do not take fizzy or soda drinks. These drinks must cause swell body. Also reduce your use of caffeine and alcohol. Both are normal increase fluid loss and do not return body fluids as effectively as healthy drinks as water or juices.

Next tip is you must try to eat light dinner and take it in time not late night. Your major food may be breakfast or lunch. But take moderate food this will lead you to get flat bally. And try to reduce your strain if you are adopting proper healthy diet plan but not reducing your stress then it’s all is useless.

The next tip on your health and diet plan is to look at the sodium. Human body needs about 500 grams of sodium per day, but mostly people take between 2500 and 5800 grams in the up to date diet. This is too much and can cause of inflate. Try to eat your own home foods more because it is healthy activity to maintain your health and diet planwhich leads you to get quickly flat body.