Month: April 2023

Health Tip of the Day ~ Should You Drink Diet Soda?

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Pros & Cons of Drinking Diet Soda

Pros of drinking diet soda:

      1. Low in calories: Diet soda contains fewer calories compared to regular soda, which is beneficial for those trying to lose weight or maintain their weight.
      2. May help with weight loss: Studies have shown that replacing regular soda with diet soda can result in weight loss, as it reduces the overall calorie intake.
      3. May be a good alternative for people with diabetes: Since diet soda does not contain sugar, it can be a good option for people with diabetes who need to watch their sugar intake.

Cons of drinking diet soda:

      1. Artificial sweeteners: Diet soda contains artificial sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose, which have been linked to health problems like headaches, nausea, and even cancer in some studies.
      2. May increase cravings for sweet foods: Some studies suggest that drinking diet soda may increase the desire for sweet foods, which could lead to overeating and weight gain.
      3. May be bad for bone health: Some research has linked drinking diet soda with lower bone density and increased risk of fractures, possibly due to the phosphoric acid in the soda.
      4. Can contribute to dental problems: The acidic nature of soda can contribute to tooth decay and erosion, which can lead to dental problems over time.

Overall, while diet soda may be a good option for those trying to reduce their calorie intake, it’s important to be aware of the potential health risks associated with consuming artificial sweeteners and acidic beverages. As with any food or beverage, moderation is key.

Inspiring Quote of the Day ~ You’re at the Starting Line

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“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start. 

~ Nido Qubein

Positive Thought of the Day ~ Moving Toward Tomorrow

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Don’t dwell on what went wrong. Instead, focus on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward toward finding the answer.

~Denis Waitley

 

NOTE: It’s good to understand what went wrong and learn how to prevent it from happening again. It’s even better to shake the dust off our feet and move forward leaving the past behind. For the confident, the future will always be better than the past. 

Poem of the Day ~ To Melody

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To Melody

George Leonard Allen

I think that man hath made no beauteous thing
More lovely than a glorious melody
That soars aloft in splendor, full and free,
And graceful as a swallow on the wing!
A melody that seems to move, and sing,
And quiver, in its radiant ecstasy,
That bends and rises like a slender tree
Which sways before the gentle winds of Spring!

Ah, men will ever love thee, holy art!
For thou, of all the blessings God hath given,
Canst best revive and cheer the wounded heart
And nearest bring the weary soul to Heaven!
Of all God’s precious gifts, it seems to me,
The choicest is the gift of melody.

 

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Health Tip of the Day ~ DYK Some Vegetables are More Nutritious When Cooked?

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5 Foods that Increase their Nutritional Value When Cooked (Use the Correct Cooking Method.

Cooking can sometimes enhance the nutritional value of vegetables by breaking down tough fibers, making certain nutrients more bioavailable, and neutralizing harmful substances. Here are a few examples of vegetables that are more nutritious when cooked:

      1. Spinach: Cooking spinach helps break down its oxalic acid content, which can interfere with the absorption of nutrients like calcium and iron.
      2. Tomatoes: Cooking tomatoes releases lycopene, an antioxidant that has been linked to a reduced risk of certain cancers.
      3. Carrots: Cooking carrots helps to break down the tough cellular walls, making it easier for your body to absorb more of the beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body.
      4. Asparagus: Cooking asparagus increases the availability of folate, a B vitamin important for cell growth and development.
      5. Mushrooms: Cooking mushrooms increases their levels of ergothioneine, an antioxidant that may help protect against cellular damage.

Some cooking methods can reduce the nutritional value of vegetables, such as boiling, which can leach out water-soluble vitamins. Steaming, sautéing, and roasting are generally considered to be better cooking methods for preserving nutrients.

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Feeling Good Tip of the Day ~ Simplify the Day

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“Focus on less and do more. If we try and divide our time and attention into too many different directions, we get wrapped up in being busy rather than being productive. Multi-tasking isn’t an efficient use of our time, because we lose time and concentration every time we switch tasks. . . . I have found that asking myself what do I need to accomplish to make today happy and productive is a great way to focus on less to finish what matters most.” ~ source

 

NOTE: I like to make a checklist of things I have to do before I go to bed. It helps my mind quiet down so I don’t think about them in the middle of the night. I also priotitize my list into two categories, must do and like to do. It takes a bit of discipline because I’d prefer doing the like to do before the must do. I always feel better when the must do are done.

Joke of the Day

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Joe: “With the help of my psychologist I learned to resist everything.”

Pete: “Everything?”

Joe: “That is everything but temptation.”

Inspiring Quote of the Day ~ Today’s Hope for You

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“May your troubles be less and your blessings be more.” 

~ Irish Blessing

Positive Thought of the Day ~ Hope is the Fuel that Powers Us Forward

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“Live in your hopes and not in your fears.“

~ Johnny Majors

 

NOTE: Hope is the fuel that drives us toward tomorrow. With hope, the impossible becomes possibles. We turn our dreams into reality. Never, ever, lose hope.

Photo of the Day ~ The Power of One

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A single candle takes away the darkness

Be the candle for others today

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