English Expression 1. as easy as pie means "very easy" (same as "a piece of cake")
Example: He said it is a difficult problem, but I don't agree. It seems as easy as pie to me!
English Expression 2. be sick and tired of means "I hate" (also "can't stand")
Example: I'm sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Let's go out tonight and have fun.
English Expression 3. bend over backwards means "try very hard" (maybe too much!)(=hacer lo imposible)
Example: He bent over backwards to please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied.
English Expression 4. bite off more than one can chew means "take responsibility for more than one can manage"
Example: John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and works at a part-time job. It seems he hasbitten off more than he can chew.
English Expression 5. broke means "to have no money"
Example: I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I'm broke.
English Expression 6. change one's mind means "decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier"
Example: I was planning to work late tonight, but I changed my mind. I'll do extra work on the weekend instead.
English Expression 7. Cut it out! means "stop doing something bad"
Example: That noise is really annoying. Cut it out!
English Expression 8. drop someone a line means "send a letter or email to someone"
Example: It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again. Drop me a line when you have time.
English Expression 9. figure something out means "come to understand a problem"
Example: I don't understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you can figure it out.
English Expression 10. fill in for someone means "do their work while they are away"
Example: While I was away from the store, my brother filled in for me.
English Expression 11. in ages means "for a very long time"
Example: Have you seen Joe recently? I haven't seen him in ages.
English Expression 12. give someone a hand means "help"
Example: I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand?
English Expression 13. hit the hay means "go to bed" (also "hit the sack")
Example: It's after 12 o'clock. I think it's time to hit the hay.
English Expression 14. in the black means "the business is making money, it is profitable"
Example: Our business is really improving. We've been in the black all year.
English Expression 15. in the red means "the business is losing money, it is unprofitable"
Example: Business is really going poorly these days. We've been in the red for the past three months.
English Expression 16. in the nick of time means "not too late, but very close!"
Example: I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. It's a good thing, because I really need this medicine!
English Expression 17. keep one's chin up means "remain brave and keep on trying"
Example: I know things have been difficult for you recently, but keep your chin up. It will get better soon.
English Expression 18. know something like the back of your hand means "know something very, very well"
Example: If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of town like the back of my hand
English Expression 19. once in a while means "sometimes, not very often"
Example: Have you been to the new movie theater? No, only see movies once in a while. I usually stay home and watch TV.
English Expression 20. sharp means "exactly at a that time"
Example: I'll meet you at 9 o'clock sharp. If you're late, we'll be in trouble!
English Expression 21. sleep on it means "think about something before making a decision"
Example: That sounds like a good deal, but I'd like to sleep on it before I give you my final decision.
English Expression 22. take it easy means "relax"
Example: I don't have any special plans for the summer. I think I'll just take it easy.
English Expression 23. to get the ball rolling means "start something, especially something big"
Example: We need to get this project started as soon as possible. I'm hoping you will help me get the ball rolling.
English Expression 24. up to the minute means "the most recent information"
Example: I wish I knew more about what is happening in the capital city. We need more up to the minute news.
English Expression 25. twenty-four/seven means "every minute of every day, all the time"
Example: You can access our web site 24/7. It's very convenient!
20130730
25 Common English Idioms
English Expression 1. as easy as pie means "very easy" (same as "a piece of cake")
Example: He said it is a difficult problem, but I don't agree. It seems as easy as pie to me!
English Expression 2. be sick and tired of means "I hate" (also "can't stand")
Example: I'm sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Let's go out tonight and have fun.
English Expression 3. bend over backwards means "try very hard" (maybe too much!)(=hacer lo imposible)
Example: He bent over backwards to please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied.
English Expression 4. bite off more than one can chew means "take responsibility for more than one can manage"
Example: John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and works at a part-time job. It seems he hasbitten off more than he can chew.
English Expression 5. broke means "to have no money"
Example: I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I'm broke.
English Expression 6. change one's mind means "decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier"
Example: I was planning to work late tonight, but I changed my mind. I'll do extra work on the weekend instead.
English Expression 7. Cut it out! means "stop doing something bad"
Example: That noise is really annoying. Cut it out!
English Expression 8. drop someone a line means "send a letter or email to someone"
Example: It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again. Drop me a line when you have time.
English Expression 9. figure something out means "come to understand a problem"
Example: I don't understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you can figure it out.
English Expression 10. fill in for someone means "do their work while they are away"
Example: While I was away from the store, my brother filled in for me.
English Expression 11. in ages means "for a very long time"
Example: Have you seen Joe recently? I haven't seen him in ages.
English Expression 12. give someone a hand means "help"
Example: I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand?
English Expression 13. hit the hay means "go to bed" (also "hit the sack")
Example: It's after 12 o'clock. I think it's time to hit the hay.
English Expression 14. in the black means "the business is making money, it is profitable"
Example: Our business is really improving. We've been in the black all year.
English Expression 15. in the red means "the business is losing money, it is unprofitable"
Example: Business is really going poorly these days. We've been in the red for the past three months.
English Expression 16. in the nick of time means "not too late, but very close!"
Example: I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. It's a good thing, because I really need this medicine!
English Expression 17. keep one's chin up means "remain brave and keep on trying"
Example: I know things have been difficult for you recently, but keep your chin up. It will get better soon.
English Expression 18. know something like the back of your hand means "know something very, very well"
Example: If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of town like the back of my hand
English Expression 19. once in a while means "sometimes, not very often"
Example: Have you been to the new movie theater? No, only see movies once in a while. I usually stay home and watch TV.
English Expression 20. sharp means "exactly at a that time"
Example: I'll meet you at 9 o'clock sharp. If you're late, we'll be in trouble!
English Expression 21. sleep on it means "think about something before making a decision"
Example: That sounds like a good deal, but I'd like to sleep on it before I give you my final decision.
English Expression 22. take it easy means "relax"
Example: I don't have any special plans for the summer. I think I'll just take it easy.
English Expression 23. to get the ball rolling means "start something, especially something big"
Example: We need to get this project started as soon as possible. I'm hoping you will help me get the ball rolling.
English Expression 24. up to the minute means "the most recent information"
Example: I wish I knew more about what is happening in the capital city. We need more up to the minute news.
English Expression 25. twenty-four/seven means "every minute of every day, all the time"
Example: You can access our web site 24/7. It's very convenient!
Example: He said it is a difficult problem, but I don't agree. It seems as easy as pie to me!
English Expression 2. be sick and tired of means "I hate" (also "can't stand")
Example: I'm sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Let's go out tonight and have fun.
English Expression 3. bend over backwards means "try very hard" (maybe too much!)(=hacer lo imposible)
Example: He bent over backwards to please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied.
English Expression 4. bite off more than one can chew means "take responsibility for more than one can manage"
Example: John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and works at a part-time job. It seems he hasbitten off more than he can chew.
English Expression 5. broke means "to have no money"
Example: I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I'm broke.
English Expression 6. change one's mind means "decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier"
Example: I was planning to work late tonight, but I changed my mind. I'll do extra work on the weekend instead.
English Expression 7. Cut it out! means "stop doing something bad"
Example: That noise is really annoying. Cut it out!
English Expression 8. drop someone a line means "send a letter or email to someone"
Example: It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again. Drop me a line when you have time.
English Expression 9. figure something out means "come to understand a problem"
Example: I don't understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you can figure it out.
English Expression 10. fill in for someone means "do their work while they are away"
Example: While I was away from the store, my brother filled in for me.
English Expression 11. in ages means "for a very long time"
Example: Have you seen Joe recently? I haven't seen him in ages.
English Expression 12. give someone a hand means "help"
Example: I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand?
English Expression 13. hit the hay means "go to bed" (also "hit the sack")
Example: It's after 12 o'clock. I think it's time to hit the hay.
English Expression 14. in the black means "the business is making money, it is profitable"
Example: Our business is really improving. We've been in the black all year.
English Expression 15. in the red means "the business is losing money, it is unprofitable"
Example: Business is really going poorly these days. We've been in the red for the past three months.
English Expression 16. in the nick of time means "not too late, but very close!"
Example: I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. It's a good thing, because I really need this medicine!
English Expression 17. keep one's chin up means "remain brave and keep on trying"
Example: I know things have been difficult for you recently, but keep your chin up. It will get better soon.
English Expression 18. know something like the back of your hand means "know something very, very well"
Example: If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of town like the back of my hand
English Expression 19. once in a while means "sometimes, not very often"
Example: Have you been to the new movie theater? No, only see movies once in a while. I usually stay home and watch TV.
English Expression 20. sharp means "exactly at a that time"
Example: I'll meet you at 9 o'clock sharp. If you're late, we'll be in trouble!
English Expression 21. sleep on it means "think about something before making a decision"
Example: That sounds like a good deal, but I'd like to sleep on it before I give you my final decision.
English Expression 22. take it easy means "relax"
Example: I don't have any special plans for the summer. I think I'll just take it easy.
English Expression 23. to get the ball rolling means "start something, especially something big"
Example: We need to get this project started as soon as possible. I'm hoping you will help me get the ball rolling.
English Expression 24. up to the minute means "the most recent information"
Example: I wish I knew more about what is happening in the capital city. We need more up to the minute news.
English Expression 25. twenty-four/seven means "every minute of every day, all the time"
Example: You can access our web site 24/7. It's very convenient!
on second thought
(idiom) a change of opinion after thinking about something again
Example sentence:
Mom: Do you want some more dinner?
Son: No thank you.
Mom: Are you sure, you still look hungry?
Son: Well, on second thought, yes I will have some more!
Son: No thank you.
Mom: Are you sure, you still look hungry?
Son: Well, on second thought, yes I will have some more!
on second thought
(idiom) a change of opinion after thinking about something again
Example sentence:
Mom: Do you want some more dinner?
Son: No thank you.
Mom: Are you sure, you still look hungry?
Son: Well, on second thought, yes I will have some more!
Son: No thank you.
Mom: Are you sure, you still look hungry?
Son: Well, on second thought, yes I will have some more!
Seven Foods That Fight Inflammation and Belly Fat
Fruits and vegetables
All fruits and vegetables, due to their rich nutrient and fiber content, help to combat chronic inflammation, so make sure to include adequate amounts of these foods daily. Some types of fresh produce, however, are even more potent than others.
Some terrific anti-inflammatory fruits and vegetables to include in your meal plan include apples, berries, broccoli, mushrooms, papaya, pineapple, and spinach.
Seven Foods That Fight Inflammation and Belly Fat
Fruits and vegetables
All fruits and vegetables, due to their rich nutrient and fiber content, help to combat chronic inflammation, so make sure to include adequate amounts of these foods daily. Some types of fresh produce, however, are even more potent than others.
Some terrific anti-inflammatory fruits and vegetables to include in your meal plan include apples, berries, broccoli, mushrooms, papaya, pineapple, and spinach.
20130729
What sleeping in your make-up does to your skin: Shocking experiment exposes what happens if you don't cleanse before bed
Before and after: Experts said Anna's skin aged by ten years as a result of not removing her make-up for an entire month.
Do you always take off your make-up before bed? Every night? Even after a glass of wine too many? Or when you've fallen asleep on the sofa? Or you simply couldn't muster the energy? You're not alone. In a recent survey, a third of women questioned confessed to sleeping with their slap on at least twice a week. Yet those very same women did so despite believing that skipping their skincare routine before bedtime would give them spots, dry their skin and make their eyelashes brittle.
What sleeping in your make-up does to your skin: Shocking experiment exposes what happens if you don't cleanse before bed
Before and after: Experts said Anna's skin aged by ten years as a result of not removing her make-up for an entire month.
Do you always take off your make-up before bed? Every night? Even after a glass of wine too many? Or when you've fallen asleep on the sofa? Or you simply couldn't muster the energy? You're not alone. In a recent survey, a third of women questioned confessed to sleeping with their slap on at least twice a week. Yet those very same women did so despite believing that skipping their skincare routine before bedtime would give them spots, dry their skin and make their eyelashes brittle.
20130728
Blood pressure drugs may boost brainpower: Side effect of medicines slows dementia patients' mental decline
Doctors have long recognised that taking ACE inhibitors may slow the onset of Alzheimer’s. Now researchers have uncovered evidence that the drugs may actually boost brainpower.
Blood pressure drugs may boost brainpower: Side effect of medicines slows dementia patients' mental decline
Doctors have long recognised that taking ACE inhibitors may slow the onset of Alzheimer’s. Now researchers have uncovered evidence that the drugs may actually boost brainpower.
Impassive, masculine or likeable... what your HAIR says about you
Those with wavy locks are seen as being likeable while those with short hair like Miley Cyrus and Lena Dunham are seen as masculine. Ladies with fringes like Sienna Miller and Michelle Obama are highly individual and know what they like. According to trichologist Phillip Kingsley, the reason we put such an emphasis on hair is because it is a secondary sexual characteristic and can affect everything from the partners we attract to the way we feel about ourselves.
Impassive, masculine or likeable... what your HAIR says about you
Those with wavy locks are seen as being likeable while those with short hair like Miley Cyrus and Lena Dunham are seen as masculine. Ladies with fringes like Sienna Miller and Michelle Obama are highly individual and know what they like. According to trichologist Phillip Kingsley, the reason we put such an emphasis on hair is because it is a secondary sexual characteristic and can affect everything from the partners we attract to the way we feel about ourselves.
Block on Gibraltar: Spain stops 10,000 vehicles at border sparking SIX HOUR queues in latest spat over sovereignty of British territory
Officers from the Royal Gibraltar Police were forced to impose diversions and create beachside holding areas as Spanish authorities 'choked' the border, causing massive tailbacks. It was the second day that border guards had blocked links to the mainland, in a move that seemed calculated to bring Gibraltar to a standstill. The move follows a string of recent incidents which have included Spanish police opening fire on a jetskier in British waters, incursions by Spanish police boats, and Spanish air force jets roaring across the territory.
Block on Gibraltar: Spain stops 10,000 vehicles at border sparking SIX HOUR queues in latest spat over sovereignty of British territory
Officers from the Royal Gibraltar Police were forced to impose diversions and create beachside holding areas as Spanish authorities 'choked' the border, causing massive tailbacks. It was the second day that border guards had blocked links to the mainland, in a move that seemed calculated to bring Gibraltar to a standstill. The move follows a string of recent incidents which have included Spanish police opening fire on a jetskier in British waters, incursions by Spanish police boats, and Spanish air force jets roaring across the territory.
20130726
Pint of beer good for your heart
Arteries become more flexible and blood flow improves within hours while non-alcoholic beer had a weaker effect in a study
Mirror
Mirror
Pint of beer good for your heart
Arteries become more flexible and blood flow improves within hours while non-alcoholic beer had a weaker effect in a study
Mirror
Mirror
Teenagers who smoke cannabis damage their brains for LIFE and may be more likely to develop schizophrenia
The researchers, from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, said the results highlight the dangers of teenagers smoking cannabis during their formative years.
Teenagers who smoke cannabis damage their brains for LIFE and may be more likely to develop schizophrenia
The researchers, from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, said the results highlight the dangers of teenagers smoking cannabis during their formative years.
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20130723
Sweeteners are not bad for you: Take the scare stories about diet drinks and sweets with a pinch of salt, experts say
Diabetes, cancer, strokes, seizures, hypertension, vomiting, dizziness – all have been cited as risks from sweetener consumption, yet no links have been proven.
Sweeteners are not bad for you: Take the scare stories about diet drinks and sweets with a pinch of salt, experts say
Diabetes, cancer, strokes, seizures, hypertension, vomiting, dizziness – all have been cited as risks from sweetener consumption, yet no links have been proven.
Skipping your breakfast can increase the risk of heart attack by almost 30%
Skipping breakfast can increase your risk of a heart attack or fatal coronary heart disease by as much as 27 per cent, a new study has found. Regularly skipping breakfast put people at high risk of a number of conditions – such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol – which can lead to heart disease, said the lead author of the report, Dr Leah Cahill, from the School of Public Health at Harvard.
Skipping your breakfast can increase the risk of heart attack by almost 30%
Skipping breakfast can increase your risk of a heart attack or fatal coronary heart disease by as much as 27 per cent, a new study has found. Regularly skipping breakfast put people at high risk of a number of conditions – such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol – which can lead to heart disease, said the lead author of the report, Dr Leah Cahill, from the School of Public Health at Harvard.
20130721
Parents of sunburnt children 'should be referred to social services'
Children who get severely sunburnt should be referred to social services, according to campaigners.They insist parents are guilty of "neglect" if they allow kids to get so badly burned they need to be taken to hospital.
Parents of sunburnt children 'should be referred to social services'
Children who get severely sunburnt should be referred to social services, according to campaigners.They insist parents are guilty of "neglect" if they allow kids to get so badly burned they need to be taken to hospital.
Enjoy the sun while it lasts because thunderstorms are on the way! 35C heatwave is set to give way to downpours from Tuesday
The longest heatwave for seven years could come to an end this week as the heat and humidity look set to give way to lightning and downpours. But don't pack away the barbecues just yet - tomorrow the mercury is expected to hit 35C for the first time since 2006. Isolated showers are expected across Britain tomorrow, but from Tuesday it has the potential to be very unsettled in eastern and northern parts with thundery downpours possible.
Enjoy the sun while it lasts because thunderstorms are on the way! 35C heatwave is set to give way to downpours from Tuesday
The longest heatwave for seven years could come to an end this week as the heat and humidity look set to give way to lightning and downpours. But don't pack away the barbecues just yet - tomorrow the mercury is expected to hit 35C for the first time since 2006. Isolated showers are expected across Britain tomorrow, but from Tuesday it has the potential to be very unsettled in eastern and northern parts with thundery downpours possible.
Smoking prevalence among England's adults set to drop below 20%
Rising tobacco prices, mass media campaigns and services to help people quit, all help to cut smoking.
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Smoking prevalence among England's adults set to drop below 20%
Rising tobacco prices, mass media campaigns and services to help people quit, all help to cut smoking.
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20130720
De la Chica, dispuesto a que el Ministerio le traslade "el día y la hora" para la reunión sobre oposiciones Leer más: De la Chica, dispuesto a que el Ministerio le traslade "el día y la hora" para la reunión sobre oposiciones
El consejero de Educación, Francisco Álvarez de la Chica, se ha mostrado este jueves dispuesto a que el Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte le traslade "el día y la hora" para la reunión que tiene por objeto tratar la convocatoria que ha hecho la Junta de Andalucía de oposiciones de Secundaria, después de que el Gobierno central haya remitido una carta al Ejecutivo andaluz ofreciendo dicha reunión.
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De la Chica, dispuesto a que el Ministerio le traslade "el día y la hora" para la reunión sobre oposiciones Leer más: De la Chica, dispuesto a que el Ministerio le traslade "el día y la hora" para la reunión sobre oposiciones
El consejero de Educación, Francisco Álvarez de la Chica, se ha mostrado este jueves dispuesto a que el Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte le traslade "el día y la hora" para la reunión que tiene por objeto tratar la convocatoria que ha hecho la Junta de Andalucía de oposiciones de Secundaria, después de que el Gobierno central haya remitido una carta al Ejecutivo andaluz ofreciendo dicha reunión.
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20130714
Chicken taco with avocado
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
300 g skinless chicken, cooked and diced
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1/4 cup chopped pecan nuts
4 taco shells
2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Chicken taco with avocado
Ingredients
- 1 avocado
300 g skinless chicken, cooked and diced
2 tablespoons chopped chives
1/4 cup chopped pecan nuts
4 taco shells
2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Self esteem
Self-esteem is your opinion of yourself. People with healthy self-esteem like themselves and value their achievements. While everyone lacks confidence occasionally, people with low self-esteem feel unhappy or unsatisfied with themselves most of the time. This can be remedied but it takes attention and daily practise to boost self-esteem.
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Self esteem
Self-esteem is your opinion of yourself. People with healthy self-esteem like themselves and value their achievements. While everyone lacks confidence occasionally, people with low self-esteem feel unhappy or unsatisfied with themselves most of the time. This can be remedied but it takes attention and daily practise to boost self-esteem.
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20130712
Secrets of Achievement & Change
Do you have something you
want to change or achieve in
your life? Maybe you'd like to...
=> start a business
=> find new love
=> get a new career (or a raise)
=> lose weight
=> get your child(ren) to behave better
=> or something else
No matter what you'd like to
change or achieve, the secrets to
success are the same...
#1: Get clear. As specifically as
possible, decide what you want.
The more clear you are on what
you want to have in your life, the
more likely you are to achieve it.
#2: Get perspective. Most people
don't tell anyone what they want
or what they are struggling with
and because of that they don't
get an outside perspective.
#3: Get support. Very few
people (if any) achieve anything
great alone. Sports stars have
teammates and coaches.
Be willing to ask the people in
your life to support you.
want to change or achieve in
your life? Maybe you'd like to...
=> start a business
=> find new love
=> get a new career (or a raise)
=> lose weight
=> get your child(ren) to behave better
=> or something else
No matter what you'd like to
change or achieve, the secrets to
success are the same...
#1: Get clear. As specifically as
possible, decide what you want.
The more clear you are on what
you want to have in your life, the
more likely you are to achieve it.
#2: Get perspective. Most people
don't tell anyone what they want
or what they are struggling with
and because of that they don't
get an outside perspective.
#3: Get support. Very few
people (if any) achieve anything
great alone. Sports stars have
teammates and coaches.
Be willing to ask the people in
your life to support you.
Secrets of Achievement & Change
Do you have something you
want to change or achieve in
your life? Maybe you'd like to...
=> start a business
=> find new love
=> get a new career (or a raise)
=> lose weight
=> get your child(ren) to behave better
=> or something else
No matter what you'd like to
change or achieve, the secrets to
success are the same...
#1: Get clear. As specifically as
possible, decide what you want.
The more clear you are on what
you want to have in your life, the
more likely you are to achieve it.
#2: Get perspective. Most people
don't tell anyone what they want
or what they are struggling with
and because of that they don't
get an outside perspective.
#3: Get support. Very few
people (if any) achieve anything
great alone. Sports stars have
teammates and coaches.
Be willing to ask the people in
your life to support you.
want to change or achieve in
your life? Maybe you'd like to...
=> start a business
=> find new love
=> get a new career (or a raise)
=> lose weight
=> get your child(ren) to behave better
=> or something else
No matter what you'd like to
change or achieve, the secrets to
success are the same...
#1: Get clear. As specifically as
possible, decide what you want.
The more clear you are on what
you want to have in your life, the
more likely you are to achieve it.
#2: Get perspective. Most people
don't tell anyone what they want
or what they are struggling with
and because of that they don't
get an outside perspective.
#3: Get support. Very few
people (if any) achieve anything
great alone. Sports stars have
teammates and coaches.
Be willing to ask the people in
your life to support you.
20130711
Phrases with cast
| Sample sentences: His leg is in a cast because he broke it as he stumbled while he ran. | Su pierna está enyesada porque se la rompió al tropezar mientras corría. |
| The sorcerer cast a charm on her. | El brujo echó un hechizo sobre ella. |
| When she broke her humerus, she had a cast for two months. | Cuando se rompió el húmero estuvo con yeso dos meses. |
| cast | el yeso |
Phrases with cast
| Sample sentences: His leg is in a cast because he broke it as he stumbled while he ran. | Su pierna está enyesada porque se la rompió al tropezar mientras corría. |
| The sorcerer cast a charm on her. | El brujo echó un hechizo sobre ella. |
| When she broke her humerus, she had a cast for two months. | Cuando se rompió el húmero estuvo con yeso dos meses. |
| cast | el yeso |
20130710
Superfoods that we should start consuming to improve our health
Superfoods that we should start consuming to improve our health
What superfoods we should start to consuming to improve our health?, To answer this question, the first thing is to know what are called “superfoods” and why they produce health benefits.
Superfoods are a group of natural foods rich in nutrients that, really, are the kit to us by nature. But if it is true that there are certain foods with actually beneficial to our health and to help prevent disease, we must not forget that no food in isolation will provide those benefits, this effect only achieve a healthy and balanced diet that integrates these foods known as superfoods.
What follows will list the main considered superfoods and benefits that we provide
Apples: Apples are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, also contain a soluble fiber called pectin that helps reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and maintain a healthy digestive system. Due to its slow absorption in the intestine, helps maintain stable levels of blood glucose, so that food is a highly recommended for diabetics.
Olive oil: Olive oil is the “king” of the foods of the Mediterranean diet because it has high antioxidants and monounsaturated fats, so lauded in the prevention of cardiovascular disease by countless studies. Olive oil also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Ginger: Ginger is composed of several volatile oils that give it its characteristic flavor and odor; zingerone, shogaols, and gingerols. These oils are powerful anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic agents. Also inhibit the formation of cancer cells while activating the innate ability of our own body to destroy cancer cells before they appear. (For more on this superfood: The super herbal power of ginger)
Broccoli: Broccoli is a food that contains many components that protect our health: sulforaphane, a proven cancer fighter, lutein, which protects against cataracts, vitamin C and vitamin A, and folic acid. Besides broccoli has very few calories. (To know more about the broccoli in: Is broccoli the magic food? ).
Oily fish: blue fish, such as salmon or sardines, are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids that contribute to overall health by protecting against heart disease and some cancers. In addition, Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammatory diseases and depression.
Legumes: Legumes are an excellent source of fiber, helps lower cholesterol and eliminate waste from our body. In addition we provide proteins with low fat content. The Dietary Guidelines recommend U.S. consume 3 cups per week.
Brown rice: brown rice starch stimulates metabolism and helps burn fat. Besides brown rice gives us a lot of energy but low in calories. The brown rice gives us fiber, antioxidants, magnesium, beneficial to the nervous and reproductive systems, and selenium, which reduces the risk of heart disease and arthritis.
Wild blueberries: according to recent research, blueberries not only help prevent memory loss, also can improve motor skills and help lower blood pressure. Another reason to consume them is that they are rich in antioxidants that help fight wrinkles.
Spinach: Green leaf spinach is packed with vitamins A, C and K, and lutein, a nutrient essential for eye health. Researchers have identified more than a dozen different flavonoid compounds in spinach that function as anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic.
Looking at this list of superfoods, find fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, brown rice and olive oil, foods that are the basis of a healthy and balanced diet will help us improve our health. Given the ease of incorporating these superfoods to your diet, I encourage you to begin to consume from today.
Superfoods that we should start consuming to improve our health
Superfoods that we should start consuming to improve our health
What superfoods we should start to consuming to improve our health?, To answer this question, the first thing is to know what are called “superfoods” and why they produce health benefits.
Superfoods are a group of natural foods rich in nutrients that, really, are the kit to us by nature. But if it is true that there are certain foods with actually beneficial to our health and to help prevent disease, we must not forget that no food in isolation will provide those benefits, this effect only achieve a healthy and balanced diet that integrates these foods known as superfoods.
What follows will list the main considered superfoods and benefits that we provide
Apples: Apples are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, also contain a soluble fiber called pectin that helps reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and maintain a healthy digestive system. Due to its slow absorption in the intestine, helps maintain stable levels of blood glucose, so that food is a highly recommended for diabetics.
Olive oil: Olive oil is the “king” of the foods of the Mediterranean diet because it has high antioxidants and monounsaturated fats, so lauded in the prevention of cardiovascular disease by countless studies. Olive oil also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Ginger: Ginger is composed of several volatile oils that give it its characteristic flavor and odor; zingerone, shogaols, and gingerols. These oils are powerful anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic agents. Also inhibit the formation of cancer cells while activating the innate ability of our own body to destroy cancer cells before they appear. (For more on this superfood: The super herbal power of ginger)
Broccoli: Broccoli is a food that contains many components that protect our health: sulforaphane, a proven cancer fighter, lutein, which protects against cataracts, vitamin C and vitamin A, and folic acid. Besides broccoli has very few calories. (To know more about the broccoli in: Is broccoli the magic food? ).
Oily fish: blue fish, such as salmon or sardines, are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids that contribute to overall health by protecting against heart disease and some cancers. In addition, Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammatory diseases and depression.
Legumes: Legumes are an excellent source of fiber, helps lower cholesterol and eliminate waste from our body. In addition we provide proteins with low fat content. The Dietary Guidelines recommend U.S. consume 3 cups per week.
Brown rice: brown rice starch stimulates metabolism and helps burn fat. Besides brown rice gives us a lot of energy but low in calories. The brown rice gives us fiber, antioxidants, magnesium, beneficial to the nervous and reproductive systems, and selenium, which reduces the risk of heart disease and arthritis.
Wild blueberries: according to recent research, blueberries not only help prevent memory loss, also can improve motor skills and help lower blood pressure. Another reason to consume them is that they are rich in antioxidants that help fight wrinkles.
Spinach: Green leaf spinach is packed with vitamins A, C and K, and lutein, a nutrient essential for eye health. Researchers have identified more than a dozen different flavonoid compounds in spinach that function as anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic.
Looking at this list of superfoods, find fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, brown rice and olive oil, foods that are the basis of a healthy and balanced diet will help us improve our health. Given the ease of incorporating these superfoods to your diet, I encourage you to begin to consume from today.
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