Banana and Spinach Oat Smoothie

Thick and creamy oat smoothie . Made with banana, spinach, old-fashioned oats, Greek yoghurt, peanut butter, honey and a mixture of ground seeds.
Easy to make, tasty and nutritious breakfast or post-workout option.

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Live in The Present Moment

 

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Life is a fine balance between what it was, what it is and what it will be.

This wonderful saying is a great reminder about what it means to be aware of the past and the future without allowing them to negatively influence your current situation. For me it symbolises the idea of letting go of emotions and experiences in the past that are preventing growth and development, learning from past mistakes and making the most of now. Similarly, when it comes to the future, not everything can be controlled so there is no use in worrying and doubting.

Your life is happening right now – not yesterday nor tomorrow, so keep your mind concentrated on this, do your best and above all enjoy the moment!

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How to Effectively Lower Your Cholesterol

What is Cholesterol?

Cholesterol is waxy, fat-like substance present in all cells of the body. It is made by the liver and can also be found in some foods. It’s an important part of cell membranes and is required for the synthesis of hormones, Vitamin D, as well as substances such as bile acids, which help with the process of digestion.

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The Modern World Woman and the Increasingly High Expectations and Pressures

the facts behind the biochemistry of today’s busy woman vs. that of cavewoman

In recent times there has been an increasing pressure on women around the world to be the best they can possibly be in variety of fields. In their attempt to please everyone women are striving to be a good daughter, friend, partner/wife, mother, employer and co-worker. On top of those and other responsibilities and expectations many women are also desperately trying to keep up with the beauty standards of today’s time. But how can they achieve all of these? How can they be slim, beautiful and most importantly healthy while juggling everything else on their long and almost never-ending to-do list.

This is a truly inspiring and thought-provoking talk by Dr. Libby Weaver who discusses some of the issues and facts behind the biochemistry and modern life of today’s woman in comparison to that of cavewoman, as well as what can be done in order to bring more balance in the hectic and busy lifestyle that many are experiencing in the current times.

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