SNACKS APPROPRIATE FOR BELLY BLOATING

Bloating is a condition where your belly feels full and tight, often due to gas. This is common, especially among older women and those who have had children. However, it can occur to anyone after eating food that is not too okay for your stomach.

Belly bloat can happen when excess gas builds up in the digestive system, or when too much water is retained by your body. 

Below are foods that can assist combat bloating

YOGURT

Yogurt has the active cultures you need to relieve bloating. It assist in digesting, and selecting the brands that advertise high levels of probiotics may better for reducing the chances of bloating. I recommend Greek Yogurt.

PEANUT BUTTER

If you experience bloating consistently after consuming peanut butter, however, it is likely due to either a food intolerance or a food allergy. Peanut butter has niacin, which is beneficial for the digestive process, and improved digestion means that the probability of bloating is reduced. 

PAWPAW

Pawpaw is tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit. It contains  enzymes that can aid digestion, and reduce the likelihood of bloating.

 

BANANAS

Banana potassium that assist fight bloating. It helps the body maintain normal sodium levels. Excess sodium is one of the primary causes of fluid retention that often causes bloating.

WATERMELON

Watermelon contains water, vitamin C and potassium, which can also help prevent bloating by making sodium build-up less likely. 

CUCUMBER 

Cucumbers are helpful to kidney function, which will help eliminate uric acid from the body that can accumulate and promote bloating. Eating a cucumber assist to sodium build-up which promotes bloating.

ASPARAGUS

Asparagus is good as it has a high water content which has a diuretic affect on the body, and helps keep fluid retention under control. It also helps promote the growth of those beneficial probiotic microbes in the digestive tract, which in turn prevent bloating.

GARLIC

Garlic is highly recommended when it comes to body detoxification, and can stimulate the liver to help remove toxins and waste from the body. Waste that builds up in the body can make bloating more likely, and also have other negative effects on overall health.

SPINACH

Spinach can help banish bloat thanks to all the fiber in this leafy vegetable. Also Spinach has health benefits spinach, including boosting your immune system and helping to maintain healthy-looking skin. 

SIMPLE EXERCISE PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNERS

Completing the appropriate exercises at your own pace is crucial for success, whether you're just starting out or recovering from an injury. Though rigorous exercise is necessary, pushing yourself too hard, too quickly, can result in injuries and other setbacks. 

It's up to you to pay attention to your body, make adjustments as necessary, and execute each exercise correctly.

This quick workout will have you sweating more than it would take to drive to the gym. Not only that, but you can start right away without any equipment.

Jumping jacks: Standing upright with your feet hip-width apart and your arms by your sides is the starting position for jumping jacks. As you raise your arms, leap with your feet out. As quickly as you can, repeat. Step from side to side while raising your arms if a standard jumping jack is too challenging.

Sumo squats: Get your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart and flex your toes 45 degrees. As you descend until your thighs are parallel to the floor, maintain your balance in your heels, your back flat, and your chest up. Return to the starting position by pushing with your glutes and quadriceps. Repeat.

Jab, cross, front (right side): With your hips turned to your left, take a stance with your right foot ahead of your left. Take a boxing stance with your arms raised. After delivering a forward jab with your right arm, move your body to the right and left to execute a "cross" punch with your left arm. When you stand with your back heel slightly off the ground, your body weight should be over your right foot. Reposition your weight to the starting position and face forward while bringing both arms back into the body.

MEN'S FASHION: BEST PUFFER JACKETS IN 2022

 On days when the weather is chilly or rainy, you will want to dress up all covered up so has to prevent cold. You don't want to look joggled up like you are unwell. In a quest to prevent cold, you need to add a bit of fashion sense into it. 

Puffer jackets are warm but the degree of warmth a puffer jacket can provide varies significantly depending on the insulation used, design, weight, fill power, and the technology used in it. That is why this post will assist pick out the best puffer jacket to put this season.

NORSE PROJECTS ALTA LIGHT DOWN PERTEX 

The Alta is a light down jacket uses a tightly woven structure to provide a light and soft windproof fabric that allows insulation to fully loft. This construction is designed to trap still air and improve the efficiency of insulation. This textile is 50% recycled and finished with a PFC free DWR finish that sheds light, rain and snow to provide additional protection.

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CANADA GOOSE CROFTON PUFFER

This is crafted with Recycled Feather-Light-Ripstop fabric, this is an everyday essential and it takes warmth and volume to the next level. An ideal winter companion, this puffer jacket is packable and easy to stash away on-the-go.

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THE NORTH FACE HMLYN DOWN PARKA

This is an original Himalayan Down Jacket, a fixture on Everest expeditions, it is fully featured High Alpine icon and brought it down to street-level without sacrificing style or performance. 

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NIKE SPORTSWEAR THERMA-FIT REPEL PUFFER JACKET

Lightweight, warm and puffy, the Nike Sportswear Therma-FIT Repel Jacket features a water-repellent ripstop shell that shakes off light rain to help keep you dry and warm. Its design provides a classic puffer look perfect for cold-weather layering.

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SAVE THE DUCK MORGAN FAUX FUR LINED JACKET

It is 100% nylon and also 100% animal free. The high-density nylon fabric guarantees weightlessness and fluffiness with a shiny, iridescent look. And it is without any material derived from animals such as feathers, leather or fur.

NIQLO 3D CUT SEAMLESS DOWN PARKA

It has durable water-repellent coating, with windproof, lightweight design. It has on the back, laminated outer fabric with an underarm, back, and cuffs which is made of a single piece of fabric to allow easy arm movement.  The hood keeps its contoured shape to block out cold air even when the front is unzipped .In response to customer feedback, we’ve adjusted the fit around the shoulders. A warm down parka with a sleek, seamless design that blocks out the wind and is easy to layer without bulk.

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ARC’TERYX DUME COAT

Rather than a jacket it is a coat, not a conventional puffer, this knee-length is wind and waterproof, and has a unique color blocking design across the midsection. The hooded detail along with the zipper closure pockets make this coat an unstoppable fall to winter transition coat.

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POPULAR FOOD WE EAT EVERYDAY THAT CAUSES CANCER

 In our quest to eat healthy food, there are some that can cause or prevent cancer. Some foods can increase the risk of cancer because of the compounds while for some, the risk is very low. Below foods can cause cancer and we even eat them everyday.

Preserved food

These are foods salted, pickled or smoked. Meats such as bacon, sausage, bologna, and salami are high in fat and salt. This is because processed meats contain several chemicals and preservatives, including sodium nitrates, which make them, look appealing and fresh but are well-known carcinogens which contains salt, thereby increasing the risk of getting colorectal cancer and stomach cancer.

Potato chips

Potato chips has trans-fats which can cause high cholesterol. They have excessive sodium levels which, cause high blood pressure. Potato chips do not only lead to weight gain.

Salmon

Farmed salmon are fed chemicals to make their meat that reddish pink color that should occur naturally but doesn’t because of the diet of chicken litter that they are fed. This feeds contain chemicals, antibiotics, pesticides, and other known carcinogens that causes cancer.

GMO fruits

Genetically Modified fruits contains herbicides and pesticides such as atrazine, thiodicarb, and organophosphates as well as high levels of plant fertilizers. And this causes severe damage to our organs, particularly those in the reproductive system.

Processed White Flours

Mills now bleach flour with chlorine gas and that chlorine gas is a dangerous irritant that is not safe to inhale and in large quantities can be lethal.

Alcohol

Even though, low consumption of alcohol can be healthy and lead to a reduced risk of heart disease, excessive drinking is known to cause heart failure, stroke, and sudden death. Alcohol is one of the cause of cancer.

Canned Tomatoes

Canned food is a NO. And even it is to be consumed, it must be low. Canned foods are made with a chemical called bisphenol-A, or BPA and tomatoes are not good due to high acidity when preserved.

Refined sugars

As we all know, cancer loves sweets. To prevent any risk of cancer, it is a good idea to stay away from desserts and sweetened foods.

JUST EAT HEALTHY

DIFFERENT TYPES OF DEODORANTS AND HOW TO CHOOSE WHICH IS BEST FOR YOUR SKIN

Deodorant is a skincare product designed to prevent body odor when bacteria break down sweat on the surface of your skin. Deodorants contain ingredients that eliminate these smelly bacteria, freshening the underarm area, and banishing body odor for several hours or even up to a full day. Bacteria is naturally on the and it can cause a scent which is usually not favourable.

Deodorant changes the PH of the skin to make it less habitable. However there are different types of deodorants.

Spray Deodorant

This convenient formula is ideal for quick refreshes after the gym and before happy hour. If you're concerned, sprays are a great choice because they go on clear without residue, therefore there is no deodorant stains. Just make sure that you let the formula dry completely before dressing. 

And endeavor to shake the can gently before spray the underarm area from a distance of about 10 inches. For best results, cover the armpit skin with a thin and even layer of spray.

Gel Deodorant

This is a clear gel with good staying power and it has a long-lasting, full-coverage formula features a thick. Apply a small amount after showering and wait for it to dry before getting dressed.  Most gel deodorants feature a twistable dial that releases a small amount of deodorant.

Roll-On Deodorant

It dries fast and, like an aerosol, eliminates chalky or greasy residue that can leave behind noticeable streaks or ruin your favorite t-shirt. Roll-on application is slightly slower than a spray, this type of product tends to last longer than aerosol formulas. A roll-on deodorant may be the best fit for you.

Antiperspirant Deodorant

This eliminate body odor by removing odor-causing bacteria from your skin, and antiperspirants prevent you from sweating. If you're looking for a product that controls both wetness and smell, then use antiperspirant deodorant.

WHAT TYPE OF DEODORANT SHOULD I USE?

This depends on each person, the deodorant perfect someone might not do well for you, however, I can help you choose.

• If you tend to sweat a lot or physically active, consider an antiperspirant deodorants that keeps you dry and prevents odor. 
• If you don't sweat very much during the day, a deodorant without antiperspirant is best.

I hope these helps. please note that images are just samples