This article really struck a chord with us as it made us examine how we hold onto anger or resentment, and how ultimately, we’re the only ones who suffer.
Pragito Dove
20130327
4 Ways to Invite Forgiveness and Love into Your Heart
This article really struck a chord with us as it made us examine how we hold onto anger or resentment, and how ultimately, we’re the only ones who suffer.
Pragito Dove
Pragito Dove
Men who have bleeding gums are TWICE as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction
- Men with severe gum disease have more than double the chance of suffering from the condition
- In people with gum disease, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream, causing arteries to narrow
- Narrow arteries mean erectile dysfunction is more likely
Men who have bleeding gums are TWICE as likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction
- Men with severe gum disease have more than double the chance of suffering from the condition
- In people with gum disease, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream, causing arteries to narrow
- Narrow arteries mean erectile dysfunction is more likely
How olive oil helps fight the toxins that lead to Alzheimer's
Scientists in America have found that oleocanthal – a compound which gives extra-virgin oil its peppery “bite” – helps to destroy the toxic proteins that are thought to cause the killer brain disease.
Express
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How olive oil helps fight the toxins that lead to Alzheimer's
Scientists in America have found that oleocanthal – a compound which gives extra-virgin oil its peppery “bite” – helps to destroy the toxic proteins that are thought to cause the killer brain disease.
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Express
20130326
Foods that make you SMARTER
Along with your heart, your brain is arguably the most important organ in your body. After all, you can't do much without the ol' noggin as it controls literally EVERYTHING you do, think, say, and a bazillion other automated body processes.
That said, several major functions of your brain -- memory, learning, and focus -- can be (and often are) largely affected by the foods you eat, which is what we'll be covering in today's newsletter. Below are our top 2 nutrition RULES for a healthy brain, impeccable memory, and unmatched focus when you need it most.
Rule #1 - Eat Carbs.
You've probably heard for years that you should be avoiding carbs, which really couldn't be any further from the truth. As we've preached in this newsletter over and over, it's all about choosing the right carbs at the right times. Besides, carbohydrates are your brain's #1 (and preferred) source of energy and fuel, so make sure you're getting a fair amount of them in your diet.
The best carbs to eat?
*Beans (kidney beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, lima beans, red beans, marrowfat peas, chickpeas, pinto beans, butter beans, navy beans)
*Lentils, wild rice, basmati rice, brown rice
*Sweet potatoes, yams, new potatoes, squash, artichokes
*Sprouted grain bread, oatmeal, couscous, quinoa
*Fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, apricots, peaches, pears, grapes, kiwi, mango, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, rhubarb, plum, pineapple, papaya, grapefruit, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, cherries)
And the list goes on and on! Stick to veggies, fruits, legumes, potatoes, and unprocessed grains and you'll be good to go.
Rule #2 - AVOID simple carbs like sugar and "white" carbs.
While carbs are important, AVOIDING the wrong types of carbs are equally important for your memory, learning, and ability to focus.
For example, a recent UCLA study found that diets high in sugar (namely high fructose corn syrup) actually made test subjects DUMBER, decreasing their ability to learn, focus, and remember things. In fact, brain activity was lower overall and their brain cells flat out struggled to communicate with one another...yikes!
"White" foods like bread, pasta, white rice, etc, are very processed and act just like sugar in the body, so be sure to avoid those too in favor of the healthy carb sources mentioned above.
In addition to healthy carbs, there are a bunch of other foods that will make you SMARTER, like the ones we reveal in the meal plan we posted for you here:
That said, several major functions of your brain -- memory, learning, and focus -- can be (and often are) largely affected by the foods you eat, which is what we'll be covering in today's newsletter. Below are our top 2 nutrition RULES for a healthy brain, impeccable memory, and unmatched focus when you need it most.
Rule #1 - Eat Carbs.
You've probably heard for years that you should be avoiding carbs, which really couldn't be any further from the truth. As we've preached in this newsletter over and over, it's all about choosing the right carbs at the right times. Besides, carbohydrates are your brain's #1 (and preferred) source of energy and fuel, so make sure you're getting a fair amount of them in your diet.
The best carbs to eat?
*Beans (kidney beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, lima beans, red beans, marrowfat peas, chickpeas, pinto beans, butter beans, navy beans)
*Lentils, wild rice, basmati rice, brown rice
*Sweet potatoes, yams, new potatoes, squash, artichokes
*Sprouted grain bread, oatmeal, couscous, quinoa
*Fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, apricots, peaches, pears, grapes, kiwi, mango, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, rhubarb, plum, pineapple, papaya, grapefruit, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, cherries)
And the list goes on and on! Stick to veggies, fruits, legumes, potatoes, and unprocessed grains and you'll be good to go.
Rule #2 - AVOID simple carbs like sugar and "white" carbs.
While carbs are important, AVOIDING the wrong types of carbs are equally important for your memory, learning, and ability to focus.
For example, a recent UCLA study found that diets high in sugar (namely high fructose corn syrup) actually made test subjects DUMBER, decreasing their ability to learn, focus, and remember things. In fact, brain activity was lower overall and their brain cells flat out struggled to communicate with one another...yikes!
"White" foods like bread, pasta, white rice, etc, are very processed and act just like sugar in the body, so be sure to avoid those too in favor of the healthy carb sources mentioned above.
In addition to healthy carbs, there are a bunch of other foods that will make you SMARTER, like the ones we reveal in the meal plan we posted for you here:
Foods that make you SMARTER
Along with your heart, your brain is arguably the most important organ in your body. After all, you can't do much without the ol' noggin as it controls literally EVERYTHING you do, think, say, and a bazillion other automated body processes.
That said, several major functions of your brain -- memory, learning, and focus -- can be (and often are) largely affected by the foods you eat, which is what we'll be covering in today's newsletter. Below are our top 2 nutrition RULES for a healthy brain, impeccable memory, and unmatched focus when you need it most.
Rule #1 - Eat Carbs.
You've probably heard for years that you should be avoiding carbs, which really couldn't be any further from the truth. As we've preached in this newsletter over and over, it's all about choosing the right carbs at the right times. Besides, carbohydrates are your brain's #1 (and preferred) source of energy and fuel, so make sure you're getting a fair amount of them in your diet.
The best carbs to eat?
*Beans (kidney beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, lima beans, red beans, marrowfat peas, chickpeas, pinto beans, butter beans, navy beans)
*Lentils, wild rice, basmati rice, brown rice
*Sweet potatoes, yams, new potatoes, squash, artichokes
*Sprouted grain bread, oatmeal, couscous, quinoa
*Fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, apricots, peaches, pears, grapes, kiwi, mango, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, rhubarb, plum, pineapple, papaya, grapefruit, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, cherries)
And the list goes on and on! Stick to veggies, fruits, legumes, potatoes, and unprocessed grains and you'll be good to go.
Rule #2 - AVOID simple carbs like sugar and "white" carbs.
While carbs are important, AVOIDING the wrong types of carbs are equally important for your memory, learning, and ability to focus.
For example, a recent UCLA study found that diets high in sugar (namely high fructose corn syrup) actually made test subjects DUMBER, decreasing their ability to learn, focus, and remember things. In fact, brain activity was lower overall and their brain cells flat out struggled to communicate with one another...yikes!
"White" foods like bread, pasta, white rice, etc, are very processed and act just like sugar in the body, so be sure to avoid those too in favor of the healthy carb sources mentioned above.
In addition to healthy carbs, there are a bunch of other foods that will make you SMARTER, like the ones we reveal in the meal plan we posted for you here:
That said, several major functions of your brain -- memory, learning, and focus -- can be (and often are) largely affected by the foods you eat, which is what we'll be covering in today's newsletter. Below are our top 2 nutrition RULES for a healthy brain, impeccable memory, and unmatched focus when you need it most.
Rule #1 - Eat Carbs.
You've probably heard for years that you should be avoiding carbs, which really couldn't be any further from the truth. As we've preached in this newsletter over and over, it's all about choosing the right carbs at the right times. Besides, carbohydrates are your brain's #1 (and preferred) source of energy and fuel, so make sure you're getting a fair amount of them in your diet.
The best carbs to eat?
*Beans (kidney beans, black beans, black-eyed peas, lima beans, red beans, marrowfat peas, chickpeas, pinto beans, butter beans, navy beans)
*Lentils, wild rice, basmati rice, brown rice
*Sweet potatoes, yams, new potatoes, squash, artichokes
*Sprouted grain bread, oatmeal, couscous, quinoa
*Fruit (apples, oranges, bananas, apricots, peaches, pears, grapes, kiwi, mango, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, rhubarb, plum, pineapple, papaya, grapefruit, grapes, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, cherries)
And the list goes on and on! Stick to veggies, fruits, legumes, potatoes, and unprocessed grains and you'll be good to go.
Rule #2 - AVOID simple carbs like sugar and "white" carbs.
While carbs are important, AVOIDING the wrong types of carbs are equally important for your memory, learning, and ability to focus.
For example, a recent UCLA study found that diets high in sugar (namely high fructose corn syrup) actually made test subjects DUMBER, decreasing their ability to learn, focus, and remember things. In fact, brain activity was lower overall and their brain cells flat out struggled to communicate with one another...yikes!
"White" foods like bread, pasta, white rice, etc, are very processed and act just like sugar in the body, so be sure to avoid those too in favor of the healthy carb sources mentioned above.
In addition to healthy carbs, there are a bunch of other foods that will make you SMARTER, like the ones we reveal in the meal plan we posted for you here:
20130325
Confusing words
flammable / inflammable
i.e. / e.g.
Confusing words
flammable / inflammable
i.e. / e.g.
20130324
Slang of the day: meltdown
Meaning: a disastrous collapse, esp. of a market or an economy
For example:
- Investing in the stock market is always risky, as many people learnt in the 2008 market meltdown.
- If there's an economic meltdown, many companies will go out of business and many people will lose their jobs.
Slang of the day: meltdown
Meaning: a disastrous collapse, esp. of a market or an economy
For example:
- Investing in the stock market is always risky, as many people learnt in the 2008 market meltdown.
- If there's an economic meltdown, many companies will go out of business and many people will lose their jobs.
Pupils are more badly behaved than ever and it's their parents fault, say teachers
A whopping 90 per cent of the 800 staff that took part in the survey said they had been forced to deal with at least one case of a challenging or disruptive pupil during the past year.
Some 62 per cent of those surveyed said there are more children with problems than two years ago, and 56 per cent said there are more than five years ago.
Pupils have even cyber-bullied their teachers, attacking them on social media sites such as Twitter.
Pupils have even cyber-bullied their teachers, attacking them on social media sites such as Twitter.
Pupils are more badly behaved than ever and it's their parents fault, say teachers
A whopping 90 per cent of the 800 staff that took part in the survey said they had been forced to deal with at least one case of a challenging or disruptive pupil during the past year.
Some 62 per cent of those surveyed said there are more children with problems than two years ago, and 56 per cent said there are more than five years ago.
Pupils have even cyber-bullied their teachers, attacking them on social media sites such as Twitter.
Pupils have even cyber-bullied their teachers, attacking them on social media sites such as Twitter.
Idioms: animals
Tim Bowen takes the bull by the horns as he explores the widespread use of animal idioms in society.
The important contribution that animals have always made to human society is reflected in the number of idiomatic expressions containing references to animals. Many of them have negative connotations: a dog’s life (a life full of misery and troubles), make a pig of yourself (=ponerse morado, eat far too much food at one time), the black sheep (the odd one out in a family or a group who is disapproved of by the others). Others have more positive associations: to keep the wolf from the door (=ir tirando, to earn enough money to buy food and other essentials), to take the bull by the horns (to deal with a problem in a direct and confident way, even though there is some risk in doing this), to break your duck (to be successful after a series of failures).
As the credit crunch(=escasez de crédito) dominates the headlines, animal idioms have been much in evidence in the press. Reckless bankers who have made huge personal fortunes out of activities that have hurt millions have been described as fat cats (=pez gordo), and the results of their activities as the chickens coming home to roost (=if you say that chickens are coming home to roost, you mean that bad or silly things done in the past are beginning to cause problems, you have to face the consequences of your mistakes or bad deeds, negative results of the actions becoming clear). Many people, however, seem to regard an economic slump as the elephant in the room (=el verdadero problema, something which is obvious but most people choose to ignore) and, indeed, some people don't give a monkey’s (=don’t care, I don´t give a shit)) about economics and high finance and say the whole thing is a clear case of the tail wagging the dog (=,a bad situation brought about when something important is controlled by someone or something less important).
Note
THE CHICKENS HAVE COME HOME TO ROOST -- Chickens scratch around in the barnyard, in the fields and woods during the day. But at night they come home to the hen-house to roost. This saying is comparing a person's evil or foolish deeds to chickens. If a person does wrong, the "payback" might not be immediate. But at some point, at the end of the day, those "chickens" will come home to roost. "One has to face the consequences of one's past actions. In English, the proverb goes back to Chaucer's 'Parson's Tale' (c 1390). It was also know to Terence (about 190-159 B.C.) First attested in the United States in the 'Life of Jefferson S. Batkins' (1871). The proverb is found in varying forms: Curses, like chickens, come home to roost; Sooner or later chickens, come home to roost..." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996).La idea es que una mala acción es devuelta a su creador, como un boomerang, que tarde o temprano recibirá su merecido, en forma inevitable, tal como las gallinas regresan al gallinero por la noche. Como "el que la hace la paga".Otra versión de "aquellos polvos trajeron estos lodos".quien siembra vientos recoge tempestades.
It is like the tail wagging the dog when the receptionist is able to control everything in the office.(=a situation where a small part controls the whole thing
Idioms: animals
Tim Bowen takes the bull by the horns as he explores the widespread use of animal idioms in society.
The important contribution that animals have always made to human society is reflected in the number of idiomatic expressions containing references to animals. Many of them have negative connotations: a dog’s life (a life full of misery and troubles), make a pig of yourself (=ponerse morado, eat far too much food at one time), the black sheep (the odd one out in a family or a group who is disapproved of by the others). Others have more positive associations: to keep the wolf from the door (=ir tirando, to earn enough money to buy food and other essentials), to take the bull by the horns (to deal with a problem in a direct and confident way, even though there is some risk in doing this), to break your duck (to be successful after a series of failures).
As the credit crunch(=escasez de crédito) dominates the headlines, animal idioms have been much in evidence in the press. Reckless bankers who have made huge personal fortunes out of activities that have hurt millions have been described as fat cats (=pez gordo), and the results of their activities as the chickens coming home to roost (=if you say that chickens are coming home to roost, you mean that bad or silly things done in the past are beginning to cause problems, you have to face the consequences of your mistakes or bad deeds, negative results of the actions becoming clear). Many people, however, seem to regard an economic slump as the elephant in the room (=el verdadero problema, something which is obvious but most people choose to ignore) and, indeed, some people don't give a monkey’s (=don’t care, I don´t give a shit)) about economics and high finance and say the whole thing is a clear case of the tail wagging the dog (=,a bad situation brought about when something important is controlled by someone or something less important).
Note
THE CHICKENS HAVE COME HOME TO ROOST -- Chickens scratch around in the barnyard, in the fields and woods during the day. But at night they come home to the hen-house to roost. This saying is comparing a person's evil or foolish deeds to chickens. If a person does wrong, the "payback" might not be immediate. But at some point, at the end of the day, those "chickens" will come home to roost. "One has to face the consequences of one's past actions. In English, the proverb goes back to Chaucer's 'Parson's Tale' (c 1390). It was also know to Terence (about 190-159 B.C.) First attested in the United States in the 'Life of Jefferson S. Batkins' (1871). The proverb is found in varying forms: Curses, like chickens, come home to roost; Sooner or later chickens, come home to roost..." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996).La idea es que una mala acción es devuelta a su creador, como un boomerang, que tarde o temprano recibirá su merecido, en forma inevitable, tal como las gallinas regresan al gallinero por la noche. Como "el que la hace la paga".Otra versión de "aquellos polvos trajeron estos lodos".quien siembra vientos recoge tempestades.
It is like the tail wagging the dog when the receptionist is able to control everything in the office.(=a situation where a small part controls the whole thing
20130323
Herbal Home Remedies
There are plenty of medicinal herbs that cure and prevent diseases, and nurture and nourish. Here are a few of the most common herbs that you will find in almost any kitchen -
Herbal Home Remedies
There are plenty of medicinal herbs that cure and prevent diseases, and nurture and nourish. Here are a few of the most common herbs that you will find in almost any kitchen -
Healthy recipes
Mushrooms with garlic and butter
Ingredients
1 kg mushrooms
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
pinch salt
pinch pepper
1/2 cup vegetable stock, salt reduced
1 kg mushrooms
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
pinch salt
pinch pepper
1/2 cup vegetable stock, salt reduced
- Cooking method
1. Wipe and roughly chop mushrooms.
2. Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic and onions to oil and cook over medium heat until soft but not brown.
3. Add mushrooms and cover.
4. Cook over low heat for a further 8-10 minutes or until mushrooms have softened.
5. Blend together until desired consistency. If necessary add vegetable or chicken stock to create desired consistency.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Healthy recipes
Mushrooms with garlic and butter
Ingredients
1 kg mushrooms
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
pinch salt
pinch pepper
1/2 cup vegetable stock, salt reduced
1 kg mushrooms
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
pinch salt
pinch pepper
1/2 cup vegetable stock, salt reduced
- Cooking method
1. Wipe and roughly chop mushrooms.
2. Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic and onions to oil and cook over medium heat until soft but not brown.
3. Add mushrooms and cover.
4. Cook over low heat for a further 8-10 minutes or until mushrooms have softened.
5. Blend together until desired consistency. If necessary add vegetable or chicken stock to create desired consistency.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.
20130322
How to Improve Your Intuitive Healing Abilities
Emotional problems such as depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and panic attacks are commonly treated by opening the chakras to restore free flow of energy to the body’s physical and emotional systems.
Physical ailments can be healed as well. Chronic pain, asthma, joint stiffness and many other physical symptoms are representative of energy blockages. If the energy blockages are removed and harmonious balance is restored, the symptoms can spontaneously disappear.
Here’s how to get started:
1. Change your attitude. A lot of your attitude – or outlook on life – flies below the radar, outside your awareness. It’s due to persistent negative beliefs. These are the same beliefs that caused the energy blockages in the first place! Notice any areas of struggle in your life: these clearly point to self-limiting beliefs you hold about yourself: for example, “I’m not good enough to be successful” or “Nobody can love someone like me.” You don’t even know these beliefs exist, yet they manifest in your life circumstances and in your health problems!
2. Know your body. Not many of us are all that attuned to our bodies. Be aware of the physical feelings you have, every day – not just the big aches and pains, but the more subtle things like persistent but less annoying things you may have just gotten used to: dry skin, bloating, gas, fatigue, low libido, etc. These are signs from your body that something’s not right! The body does a great job of self-repair, when given a chance, but any persistent problem means the system is out of balance.
3. Listen to your intuition. Your inner guidance is always available to teach you and point you in the right direction. Its guidance sometimes goes counter to the intellect. You can open the doors to intuition by meditation or prayer. Your answers come in the form of hunches, visual images, sounds, gut feelings, memories or a ‘knowing’. These feelings can be strong or subtle. You may receive answers in your dreams. These can be tough to interpret because the symbols used by the mind are sometimes bizarre. Keep a dream journal and write down and interpret every dream you can remember – especially the recurring ones, which are essential to understand! The more you learn to listen to your intuition, the easier you will come to notice it and trust it.
Meditation and visualization are two healing techniques
4. Direct your energy. Focus your mental and emotional energy on healing. Visualize the body as completely healthy (not ‘being healed’ or ‘healing’ which is the process, not the end result). Also avoid giving thought to the existing condition because ‘what you think about, comes about’. Visualize the end result you want – perfect health in every aspect of the word! Use the visualization techniques described above to specifically direct the healing energy.
5. Allow. Allow the healing to work. Don’t second-guess, don’t doubt. Set your intention to heal, use visualization and emotional power of thoughts, and kick back and let your body do its thing!
How to Improve Your Intuitive Healing Abilities
Emotional problems such as depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and panic attacks are commonly treated by opening the chakras to restore free flow of energy to the body’s physical and emotional systems.
Physical ailments can be healed as well. Chronic pain, asthma, joint stiffness and many other physical symptoms are representative of energy blockages. If the energy blockages are removed and harmonious balance is restored, the symptoms can spontaneously disappear.
Here’s how to get started:
1. Change your attitude. A lot of your attitude – or outlook on life – flies below the radar, outside your awareness. It’s due to persistent negative beliefs. These are the same beliefs that caused the energy blockages in the first place! Notice any areas of struggle in your life: these clearly point to self-limiting beliefs you hold about yourself: for example, “I’m not good enough to be successful” or “Nobody can love someone like me.” You don’t even know these beliefs exist, yet they manifest in your life circumstances and in your health problems!
2. Know your body. Not many of us are all that attuned to our bodies. Be aware of the physical feelings you have, every day – not just the big aches and pains, but the more subtle things like persistent but less annoying things you may have just gotten used to: dry skin, bloating, gas, fatigue, low libido, etc. These are signs from your body that something’s not right! The body does a great job of self-repair, when given a chance, but any persistent problem means the system is out of balance.
3. Listen to your intuition. Your inner guidance is always available to teach you and point you in the right direction. Its guidance sometimes goes counter to the intellect. You can open the doors to intuition by meditation or prayer. Your answers come in the form of hunches, visual images, sounds, gut feelings, memories or a ‘knowing’. These feelings can be strong or subtle. You may receive answers in your dreams. These can be tough to interpret because the symbols used by the mind are sometimes bizarre. Keep a dream journal and write down and interpret every dream you can remember – especially the recurring ones, which are essential to understand! The more you learn to listen to your intuition, the easier you will come to notice it and trust it.
Meditation and visualization are two healing techniques
4. Direct your energy. Focus your mental and emotional energy on healing. Visualize the body as completely healthy (not ‘being healed’ or ‘healing’ which is the process, not the end result). Also avoid giving thought to the existing condition because ‘what you think about, comes about’. Visualize the end result you want – perfect health in every aspect of the word! Use the visualization techniques described above to specifically direct the healing energy.
5. Allow. Allow the healing to work. Don’t second-guess, don’t doubt. Set your intention to heal, use visualization and emotional power of thoughts, and kick back and let your body do its thing!
5 painless ways to save money
There are many painless ways to save that could reduce your annual budget by thousands of dollars a year, said Erin Huffstetler, editor of the About.com Guide to Frugal Living.
Here are five great ways to save:
Switch to store brands. An increasing number of grocery chains are launching their own lines of food, often even organics. By and large, these bargain brands cost vastly less than the name brands, but taste the same and, in fact, are often made by the same companies. Switch and you could save 25 percent on your grocery bills, which are likely to run about $100 a week. Estimated savings: $25 weekly, $1,300 annually.
- What would you do for a car insurance discount?
- How do your finances stack up?
- 5 best consumer finance tips of 2012
Make a list. Whether you're buying groceries or gifts, spur-of-the-moment impulses are your enemy. Some experts estimate that 20 percent of grocery purchases and roughly 40 percent of retail purchases are the result of impulse buys. To curb those desires, make a list before you go shopping and stick to it. If you're tempted to buy something on impulse, force yourself to go home and think about it. If you're still set on the item later, you can always put it on next week's list, Huffstetler said. Estimated savings here depend on how impulsive you are, but she thinks even the marginally impulsive would blow $20 a week, or just over $1,000 a year.
Carry snacks. Buy a 12-pack of soda and each can is likely to cost less than 50 cents. But buy a soda at a restaurant or fast-food joint and you're likely to pay twice as much. The same holds true for virtually anything you eat out versus bring from home. And the price differential is far greater if you're at a movie theater or an amusement park. There snack foods are likely to be marked up to four or five times their supermarket price. So if you know you're going to be out for several hours and likely to get hungry, throw an apple or granola bar in your car or purse; carry a six-pack of soda or water in your trunk. If you frequent the junk food vending machines for an afternoon snack at work, go to Costco and get a big box full of whatever it is that you favor and keep it in your desk drawer or credenza (or substitute for a healthier snack). Over the course of a year, you'll save hundreds of dollars. If you're smart, you'll eat better too.
Use it up. Before you run to the store, make sure you check your cupboards and fridge. There's a good chance that you've got lots of unused or partially used items that will go to waste while you waste your cash buying more. Whether its food, beauty care or hobby supplies, use it up before you replace it, Huffstetler suggested. If you need ideas of how to use up the leftovers in your fridge, Huffstetler has a dozen recipes here that are specifically designed to use up what you've got.
Shop your insurance. Once a year, when your policies are about to renew, make a point of shopping around for both auto and, if applicable, homeowner's coverage. This is particularly important if your circumstances have changed, including if you've gotten married or divorced, have a newly licensed teen, or moved. That's because pricing strategies vary dramatically from insurer to insurer. Even if you made a point of getting the best price in the past, you might find that your insurer isn't as competitive today. Spending 15 minutes getting a few competitive quotes could save you hundreds of dollars.
5 painless ways to save money
There are many painless ways to save that could reduce your annual budget by thousands of dollars a year, said Erin Huffstetler, editor of the About.com Guide to Frugal Living.
Here are five great ways to save:
Switch to store brands. An increasing number of grocery chains are launching their own lines of food, often even organics. By and large, these bargain brands cost vastly less than the name brands, but taste the same and, in fact, are often made by the same companies. Switch and you could save 25 percent on your grocery bills, which are likely to run about $100 a week. Estimated savings: $25 weekly, $1,300 annually.
- What would you do for a car insurance discount?
- How do your finances stack up?
- 5 best consumer finance tips of 2012
Make a list. Whether you're buying groceries or gifts, spur-of-the-moment impulses are your enemy. Some experts estimate that 20 percent of grocery purchases and roughly 40 percent of retail purchases are the result of impulse buys. To curb those desires, make a list before you go shopping and stick to it. If you're tempted to buy something on impulse, force yourself to go home and think about it. If you're still set on the item later, you can always put it on next week's list, Huffstetler said. Estimated savings here depend on how impulsive you are, but she thinks even the marginally impulsive would blow $20 a week, or just over $1,000 a year.
Carry snacks. Buy a 12-pack of soda and each can is likely to cost less than 50 cents. But buy a soda at a restaurant or fast-food joint and you're likely to pay twice as much. The same holds true for virtually anything you eat out versus bring from home. And the price differential is far greater if you're at a movie theater or an amusement park. There snack foods are likely to be marked up to four or five times their supermarket price. So if you know you're going to be out for several hours and likely to get hungry, throw an apple or granola bar in your car or purse; carry a six-pack of soda or water in your trunk. If you frequent the junk food vending machines for an afternoon snack at work, go to Costco and get a big box full of whatever it is that you favor and keep it in your desk drawer or credenza (or substitute for a healthier snack). Over the course of a year, you'll save hundreds of dollars. If you're smart, you'll eat better too.
Use it up. Before you run to the store, make sure you check your cupboards and fridge. There's a good chance that you've got lots of unused or partially used items that will go to waste while you waste your cash buying more. Whether its food, beauty care or hobby supplies, use it up before you replace it, Huffstetler suggested. If you need ideas of how to use up the leftovers in your fridge, Huffstetler has a dozen recipes here that are specifically designed to use up what you've got.
Shop your insurance. Once a year, when your policies are about to renew, make a point of shopping around for both auto and, if applicable, homeowner's coverage. This is particularly important if your circumstances have changed, including if you've gotten married or divorced, have a newly licensed teen, or moved. That's because pricing strategies vary dramatically from insurer to insurer. Even if you made a point of getting the best price in the past, you might find that your insurer isn't as competitive today. Spending 15 minutes getting a few competitive quotes could save you hundreds of dollars.
Resignation or mockery
Faced with corruption accusation, Pujol arbitrarily “delegates” functions instead of stepping down.
Resignation or mockery
Faced with corruption accusation, Pujol arbitrarily “delegates” functions instead of stepping down.
Incomes down to levels of 10 years ago
Number of Spaniards resident abroad rose 6.3 percent in 2012.
Incomes at the levels of 10 years ago, skyrocketing inequality and more and more people leaving the country. The latest figures reflect the devastating effect that the economic crisis and austerity cutbacks are having on Spanish society.
Incomes down to levels of 10 years ago
Number of Spaniards resident abroad rose 6.3 percent in 2012.
Incomes at the levels of 10 years ago, skyrocketing inequality and more and more people leaving the country. The latest figures reflect the devastating effect that the economic crisis and austerity cutbacks are having on Spanish society.
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Collocations: bear
Tim Bowen bears the burden (llevar el peso, tener la responsabilidad) of explaining the collocates of this interesting word. Just dont bear a grudge (tener ojeriza, rencor) against him.
The recent sharp increases in the price of oil have led to a number of gloomy headlines around the world. According to various news sources, airlines will have to bear the costs of the price rise, while the poor old consumer will have to bear the burden of rising petrol prices. Small businesses, we are told, will bear the brunt of (soportar el peso más duro) a strike by oil tanker drivers. This last expression means 'to feel the full impact of something' and is virtually the only everyday use of the word brunt (it can also follow the verbs take and carry). The effects of an oil price that is expected to reach 200 dollars a barrel don't bear thinking about (are too awful to contemplate), while the general public will no doubt bear a grudge against the government for its handling of the situation (have an unfriendly attitude towards it because of what it has done).
The current situation bears a strong resemblance to (is very similar to) the situation in the 1970s when oil prices rose sharply. The economies of many countries bore the scars (continued to feel the effects) of that crisis for many years. You have to bear in mind (remember), however, that these things go in cycles. It also appears that efforts to find alternative sources of energy to power vehicles are beginning to bear fruit (to produce positive results). The recent launch of Honda's hydrogen-powered car bears witness to this (is evidence of this).
Collocations: bear
Tim Bowen bears the burden (llevar el peso, tener la responsabilidad) of explaining the collocates of this interesting word. Just dont bear a grudge (tener ojeriza, rencor) against him.
The recent sharp increases in the price of oil have led to a number of gloomy headlines around the world. According to various news sources, airlines will have to bear the costs of the price rise, while the poor old consumer will have to bear the burden of rising petrol prices. Small businesses, we are told, will bear the brunt of (soportar el peso más duro) a strike by oil tanker drivers. This last expression means 'to feel the full impact of something' and is virtually the only everyday use of the word brunt (it can also follow the verbs take and carry). The effects of an oil price that is expected to reach 200 dollars a barrel don't bear thinking about (are too awful to contemplate), while the general public will no doubt bear a grudge against the government for its handling of the situation (have an unfriendly attitude towards it because of what it has done).
The current situation bears a strong resemblance to (is very similar to) the situation in the 1970s when oil prices rose sharply. The economies of many countries bore the scars (continued to feel the effects) of that crisis for many years. You have to bear in mind (remember), however, that these things go in cycles. It also appears that efforts to find alternative sources of energy to power vehicles are beginning to bear fruit (to produce positive results). The recent launch of Honda's hydrogen-powered car bears witness to this (is evidence of this).
8 USES OF CUMIN AND ITS HEALTH BENEFITS
Romans traditionally kept a dish of cumin at the dining table to be used as a condiment, just as we keep salt and pepper shakers. It was later brought to Spain and Portugal, who are credited with introducing cumin to the Americas. Now it’s largely grown in the nations of Mexico, China, Syria, Chile, Iran, Turkey and the USA.
Romans traditionally kept a dish of cumin at the dining table to be used as a condiment, just as we keep salt and pepper shakers. It was later brought to Spain and Portugal, who are credited with introducing cumin to the Americas. Now it’s largely grown in the nations of Mexico, China, Syria, Chile, Iran, Turkey and the USA.
Romans traditionally kept a dish of cumin at the dining table to be used as a condiment, just as we keep salt and pepper shakers. It was later brought to Spain and Portugal, who are credited with introducing cumin to the Americas. Now it’s largely grown in the nations of Mexico, China, Syria, Chile, Iran, Turkey and the USA.
Cumin Uses
Cumin is rich with nutrients. It provides calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. It also contains B vitamins, nourishing to the nervous system, and Vitamins A, C, and E.
Digestion
Cumin is famously used to treat flatulence. For prevention, sprinkle it as you would salt and pepper in cabbage soup or on beans, for instance; add a teaspoon to some yogurt and enjoy; or simply enjoy the toasted seeds.
Nursing Mothers
Because it contains thymol, Cumin is considered a galactagogue, increasing the production of breast milk. Stir warmed milk with honey and add cumin to taste. It can also be combined with other galactagogues such as fenugreek and fennel for higher potency. Midwives attest to the power of cumin to induce labor by causing the uterus to contract. Talk to you doctor or midwife before considering! Also, the recommended tea can be bitter. Some recipes recommend a little salt and some coriander; others, lemon and honey. I say, within reason,play!
Oral health and hygiene
To freshen breath and help cure mouth sores, chew on the toasted seeds.
Peace & Wellness
Finally, research has shown that depression and stress wreak havoc on our bodies, whereas tranquility and joy are key factors to our health. As the ancient proverb says, “A heart of peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” Peace for the soul is peace for the body. I pray you would be filled up and overflowing with peace so that you can delight in the many spices of life.
8 USES OF CUMIN AND ITS HEALTH BENEFITS
Romans traditionally kept a dish of cumin at the dining table to be used as a condiment, just as we keep salt and pepper shakers. It was later brought to Spain and Portugal, who are credited with introducing cumin to the Americas. Now it’s largely grown in the nations of Mexico, China, Syria, Chile, Iran, Turkey and the USA.
Romans traditionally kept a dish of cumin at the dining table to be used as a condiment, just as we keep salt and pepper shakers. It was later brought to Spain and Portugal, who are credited with introducing cumin to the Americas. Now it’s largely grown in the nations of Mexico, China, Syria, Chile, Iran, Turkey and the USA.
Romans traditionally kept a dish of cumin at the dining table to be used as a condiment, just as we keep salt and pepper shakers. It was later brought to Spain and Portugal, who are credited with introducing cumin to the Americas. Now it’s largely grown in the nations of Mexico, China, Syria, Chile, Iran, Turkey and the USA.
Cumin Uses
Cumin is rich with nutrients. It provides calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc. It also contains B vitamins, nourishing to the nervous system, and Vitamins A, C, and E.
Digestion
Cumin is famously used to treat flatulence. For prevention, sprinkle it as you would salt and pepper in cabbage soup or on beans, for instance; add a teaspoon to some yogurt and enjoy; or simply enjoy the toasted seeds.
Nursing Mothers
Because it contains thymol, Cumin is considered a galactagogue, increasing the production of breast milk. Stir warmed milk with honey and add cumin to taste. It can also be combined with other galactagogues such as fenugreek and fennel for higher potency. Midwives attest to the power of cumin to induce labor by causing the uterus to contract. Talk to you doctor or midwife before considering! Also, the recommended tea can be bitter. Some recipes recommend a little salt and some coriander; others, lemon and honey. I say, within reason,play!
Oral health and hygiene
To freshen breath and help cure mouth sores, chew on the toasted seeds.
Peace & Wellness
Finally, research has shown that depression and stress wreak havoc on our bodies, whereas tranquility and joy are key factors to our health. As the ancient proverb says, “A heart of peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” Peace for the soul is peace for the body. I pray you would be filled up and overflowing with peace so that you can delight in the many spices of life.
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