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              Simple Tips to  Get Healthy Skin 1. Keep your Face Clean Face cleansing is essential as it removes all the dirt particles and excess oil. Both factors can contribute to acne which is hard to deal with. You may have seen beauty experts stressing over face cleansing because when you apply makeup or other skin care products, they work as a tight mask on your face keeping the pores clogged. That is why you need to clean your face twice a day depending on your skin type. Also, make sure to remove all the makeup before bedtime to prevent the buildup of the products on skin cells and to let your skin breath. 2. Keep it Moisturized Beauty gurus suggest keeping your skin moisturized. Therefore, make it a habit of   applying a moisturizer right after you wash your face. It will delay the onset of fine lines and wrinkles. You can always consult with a dermatologist before investing in a good quali...

  Keep Skin Tight During Weight Loss Keeping your skin tight during weight loss can be accomplished by taking your time to lose the weight and exercising Step 1 Lose weight slowly. Losing a lot of weight in a short period of time does not give the skin enough time to shrink. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends losing no more than 2 pounds per week. Step 2 Maintain the elasticity of your skin during weight loss. Vitamin A, which is found in green leafy vegetables, whole milk and liver, can help maintain and repair skin. Fill your diet with plenty of vegetables and fruits to maximize your intake of vitamins and minerals. Step 3 Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. The hydration level of the skin is one of the most important factors that influences skin elasticity. Step 4 Perform strength and resistance exercises. Using either body-weight, free-weight or equipment assisted exercises, give your body a full workout three times a week, on non-consecu...

Nutrition for Old age people  As you get older, it can be more difficult to get all the nutrients you need to stay healthy. Age can affect what you eat and how your body works – for example, you may have a smaller appetite, need less energy or be managing other illnesses. Some of these nutrients are shown here. Why is it important? Calcium   To maintain strong bones, prevent osteoporosis, reduce the risk of fractures and reduce blood pressure. Good sources Best sources are milk, yogurt, cheese, calcium fortified non-dairy milks (e.g soy). Also tinned sardines and salmon including bones, prawns, almonds, Asian greens, kale, hard tofu and sesame seed spread   Vitamin D  To maintain strong bones and teeth Good sources Sunlight. Also salmon, sardines, tuna, eggs and vitamin D-fortified foods such as margarine and some milks and soy milks. Some people may need a vitamin D tablet to get the amount they need Fiber  To maintain healthy bowel ...

 Healthy Soups 1. Chicken Soup   INGREDIENTS 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil  2oz/50g flour  1 /2 pt/275ml low-fat milk   low salt stock cube  1pt/575ml of boiling water  pinch of salt if desired ground pepper One finely chopped onion  3 dessertspoons of peas  1 medium carrot chopped Making 1. Heat the oil in a saucepan.  2. Add the finely chopped onion and fry for 1 minute.  3.  Add in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring all the time.  4.  Dissolve the stock cube in a 1pt / 575ml of boiling water. Gradually stir in the stock with carrots, peas, salt and pepper. 5.  Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes, keep stirring until thickened.   (SERVING  for FOUR ) 2. Farmhouse Vegetable Soup  INGREDIENTS 3 carrots  1 turnip  1 parsnip  1-2 leeks  1 onion 8 mushrooms 3 tomatoes/tin of tomatoes ...

Exercises for older people CHEST STRETCH       A. Sit upright and away from the back of the chair. Pull your shoulders back and down. Extend arms out to the side.    B. Gently push your chest forwards and up until you feel a stretch across your   chest.Hold for five to 10 seconds and repeat five times.  UPPER BODY TWIST This will develop and maintain flexibility in the upper back. A. Sit upright with feet flat on the floor, cross your arms and reach for your shoulders.   B. Without moving your hips, turn your upper body to the left as far as is comfortable. Hold for five seconds. Repeat going right. Do five of each. HIP MARCHING This will strengthen hips and thighs and improve flexibility. A. Sit upright and away from the back of the chair. Hold on to the sides of the chair.  B. Lift your left leg, with your knee bent, as far as is comfortable. Place foot down with control. Repeat with the o...

  HEALTHY COOKING ALL ABOUT BREAKFAST   Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, however, it    is often one of the most skipped meals. Eating breakfast is      very important. The brain and muscles need “energy” to   function for a long day. Here are some healthy tasty ideas   for breakfast.      French Toast        Ingredients    › 4 slices bread   › 1 egg    ›  1 dessertspoon of vegetable oil    › 3 dessertspoons of semi‑skimmed milk    › pinch of salt if desired   › pepper     Method      1. Beat egg, milk, pepper and salt together in a shallow           bowl.      2. Dip the slices of bread in the egg mixture.      3. Fry in hot oil until they are golden brown.     4. Drain on kitchen paper....

Tips to Eating Well Healthy eating will help you control: Weight Blood pressure Blood sugar (if you have diabetes)    Eat a variety of foods each da y               Eat  whole grains, such as brown rice and whole wheat bread.     Add  fresh vegetables to your meals, such as carrot sticks or steamed broccoli.     Instead  of cakes and cookies, reach for fresh fruits as dessert.     Eat  different protein foods. Enjoy red beans, black beans, fish, and chicken.    Try  low-fat or nonfat dairy foods, such as yogurt and skim milk.  2.  Eat more foods  with fiber Pick   fresh fruits and vegetables as snacks Choose f oods like oatmeal, oranges, pears, carrots, kidney beans, lentils, and whole wheat bread. Eat  garden salads. Just go easy on the salad dressing. 3. Drink more water Staying well-hydrated helps your bo...