Month: April 2023

Health Tip of the Day ~ What Veggies Are More Nutritious When Cooked?

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5 Veggies that Give You More Nutrition Once Cooked

  1. Tomatoes: Cooking tomatoes can actually increase the amount of lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of cancer and heart disease.
  2. Spinach: Cooking spinach can increase the amount of iron that your body absorbs from it.
  3. Carrots: Cooking carrots can make the beta-carotene more available to your body, which can then be converted into vitamin A.
  4. Asparagus: Cooking asparagus can break down the tough cell walls, making it easier for your body to absorb its nutrients, including folate and vitamins A, C, and K.
  5. Mushrooms: Cooking mushrooms can increase the amount of ergothioneine, a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases.

It’s important to note that overcooking vegetables can destroy some of their nutrients, so it’s best to cook them lightly and avoid boiling them for long periods of time.

Joke of the Day

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Joe: “I got a new apartment. I think it’s too close to the airport.”

Pete: “What do you mean?”

Joe: “Yesterday, a plane was land flew too close. The Flight attendant told me to put my iPhone in airplane mode.”

Poem of the Day ~ The Miracle

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The Miracle

Fenton Johnson

Though I was dwelling in a prison house, 
My soul was wandering by the carefree stream
Through fields of green with gold eyed daisies strewn, 
And daffodils and sunflower cavaliers. 
And near me played a little browneyed child, 
A winsome creature God alone conceived, 
“Oh, little friend,” I begged. “Give me a flower
That I might bear it to my lonely cell.” 
He plucked a dandelion, an ugly bloom, 
But tenderly he placed it in my hand, 
And in his eyes I saw the sign of love. 
‘Twas then the dandelion became a rose. 

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Photo of the Day

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Life takes it twists and turns

Stay strong

You’re doing fine

It will out turn out right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Inspiring quote of the Day ~ Always Grateful

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“Keep your eyes open to your mercies. The man who forgets to be thankful has fallen asleep in life.”

Robert Louis Stevenson

Inspiring Quote of the Day ~ Give it Your All

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“I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took an excuse.” 

~ Florence Nightingale

Health Tip of the Day ~ 5 Ways Salt Can Be Harmful to Your Health

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Hide the Salt Shaker, Please

Excessive intake of salt can be harmful to your health in various ways. Here are five ways salt is bad for you:

    1. High blood pressure: Salt is a major contributor to high blood pressure, which is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. When you eat too much salt, your body retains water to dilute the excess salt in your blood, which can lead to increased blood volume and pressure.
    2. Fluid retention: Consuming too much salt can cause your body to retain fluid, which can lead to bloating and swelling. This can also put strain on your heart and kidneys.
    3. Increased risk of heart disease: High levels of salt in the diet have been linked to an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.
    4. Kidney damage: Excessive salt intake can cause damage to your kidneys over time. Your kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and excess fluid from your blood, and high levels of salt can put a strain on these organs.
    5. Stomach cancer: Studies have found a link between high salt intake and an increased risk of stomach cancer. Salt is thought to damage the lining of the stomach, making it more vulnerable to cancer-causing agents.
Source: ChatGPT

Joke of the Day

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Joe: “I hate when my foot falls asleep during the day.”

Pete: “Why’s that, Joe?”

Joe: “It means it will be up all night.”

Feeling Good Tip of the Day ~ Your Cup is Overflowing

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“Constructing an optimistic vision of life allows one to have a full interpersonal world in spite of unfortunate circumstances … [it] reduces feelings of sadness/depression and anxiety, increases your lifespan, fosters stronger relationships with others and provides a coping skill during times of hardship. Being optimistic allows you to handle stressful situations better, which reduces the harmful health effects of stress on your body.” Source

NOTE: Instead of looking at your cup as half-full, look at it as overflowing, spilling off the table, running across the floor and out the door flooding the street where you live. Now, that is some kind of optimism and it is available to each of us. The key is within us. The more we reach out to help others and bring benefit to our world the more we are filled with an optimistic spirit. We are no longer powerless, we are empowered. What are you waiting for? The world is waiting for you.

Photo of the Day ~ Storms Never Last

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Storms never last

Hang in there

A rainbow is waiting for you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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