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Avocados can act as a great additive for smoothies which are a big source of energy, that can keep you fresh and lively for hours. There is a false reputation that avocado is not healthy as it is rich in fats. In fact they have more fat content than any other fruit. But that shouldn’t stop you from including them on your diet as these fats are healthy mono unsaturated fats. It is amazingly easy to make smoothies using avocado with a mix of banana or mango. Here in this post, we are talking about the preparation of delicious and nutritious Avocado-Banana Smoothie! Advantages Of Using Avocado Banana Smoothie There are numerous health benefits associated with drinking avocado smoothies, some of them are listed below: Good for Eyes   : Combination of avocado and banana can improve the health of eyes. Healthy Fat  : Presence of monounsaturated fats helps to keep your skin, hair and nails fresh and soft. Good for Digestion  : Quicker absorption of nutrients helps in improvin...

Though a financial crisis in your life might not be the expected apocalyptic turn, the upheaval it brings feels like the very sky is falling. Job loss. Fraud. Legal problems. Debt. These negatives eating away at your stability can also devour your happiness. Unfortunately, you cannot simply pause and rewind back to when you had finances. You have to keep it all and come out stronger. A   financial crisis   is not the time to give up. It is the time to start fresh and make things right. Here is how: 1. Do not spiral into fear Of course you are probably thinking, “What about my house? My pets? My car? Life? Food?” You will be walking around looking at the lives continuing on while yours seems to have slipped into a   swirling void of desperation . It is important to remember this: do not react without thinking through all the consequences first. It might sound crazy, but you need to look at this in a neutral light. Find meaning in the ability to reinvent yoursel...

With the rainy season around the corner in Ghana mosquitos are in full swing. Mosquitos have been known to carry West Nile Virus, Triple E, and most recently Zika. In fact, many people who are infected by disease carrying mosquitos don’t know it. Only 20% of those infected develop symptoms, which makes it even more important to reduce your risk of getting bit. Yard Tips on how to get rid of Mosquitoes The most important thing you can do to discourage mosquitoes is address any standing water. Common culprits are garbage cans without lids, buckets, tarp covers, backed up gutters and un-chlorinated children’s pools. Dense vegetation around the house or recreational areas. Making sure window and door screens are intact. Yard Tips on how to get rid of Ticks Remove Leaf Litter Clear tall grass and brush around edge of lawn Mow lawn frequently Remove clutter of any kind. (Trash, wood piles, yard debris) Discourage unwelcome animals (stray dogs, stray cats, etc) Place a 3 ft. b...

The Covid-19 corona virus outbreak is a new illness and scientists are still assessing how it spreads from person to person, but similar viruses tend to spread via cough and sneeze droplets. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, they release droplets of saliva or mucus. These droplets can fall on people in the vicinity and can be either directly inhaled or picked up on the hands then transferred when someone touches their face, causing infection. For flu, some hospital guidelines define exposure as being within six feet of an infected person who sneezes or coughs for 10 minutes or longer. Corona viruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and humans. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known corona viruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.  Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortne...

  Life is loaded with a wide variety of circumstances and experiences – some of them trigger great feelings and thoughts while others set off an   endless flow of negativity . It is up to you to decide whether you allow the negativity to grow inside you or you suppress it. When your mind is filled with positive affirmations, you are more likely to handle all the problems and obstacles with little to no stress. The power of positive thinking is so enormous that it can turn your seemingly miserable life into the happiest one. Whenever negativity kills us,   positivity   heals us. The question is, “How to master the art of positive thinking and attitude?” How could you understand when to stop negativity? If you are always anxious, moody, stressed, and tired, take the following steps to acquire a positive mind and let go of negativity for good: 1. Do not let your mind be consumed with negative thoughts Charles Swindoll said, “Life is 10% what happens to you and...

Snacks do not need to ruin your diet. In fact, health experts say that snacking is good for you and helps keep you balanced between meals. What you snack on is important though because although you should snack between meals, you should make sure those   snacks are healthy and fulfilling . They will help keep you feeling full and satiated between meals so you are less likely to overeat during mealtimes. Here are some basic rules to get the knack of balanced snacking. 1. Make sure you are actually hungry Most of us confuse our body’s signal for thirst with that of hunger. The impulses feel the same. Have you had enough water? First, drink a glass of water, if the feeling of hunger subsides, you will know your body was telling you it was thirsty. If you still feel hungry after 10-20 minutes following that glass of water, then your body is hungry and could do with a snack. 2. Make smart snack choices Sugary and salty treats are not healthy snack choices. Choose things that...

Many adults around the world deal with hypertension, also called high blood pressure. There are ways to treat the condition, including lifestyle changes or medications. Ever wonder how to lower blood pressure naturally?  Sodium has always been the blood pressure bogeyman—shake most of it from your high blood pressure diet and you'll be safe. But research now shows that it's just as important to choose foods naturally low in sodium and high in at least two of the three power minerals: calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Read on to learn more about natural foods to lower blood pressure naturally. 1.Avocado One-half of an avocado provides 1% of the calcium, 5% of the magnesium, and 10% of the potassium you need every day. 2.Sweet potato One medium sweet potato with the skin provides 4% of the calcium, 8% of the magnesium (7% without the skin), and 15% of the potassium (10% without the skin) you need every day. 3.Broccoli One cup of cooked broccoli provides 6% of the calcium, 8%...

1.Orange and banana Smoothie Orange and banana are the perfect marriage of tart and creamy for this breakfast smoothie. A touch of brown sugar and almond extract add another level of flavor. Ingredients     ¾ cup (185 ml) orange juice     ½ cup sliced banana     2 teaspoons brown sugar     1/8 teaspoon almond extract     2 ice cubes     mint sprig     How to make it   5 minutes     In blender, combine orange juice, banana, sugar and almond extract.     Add ice cubes and blend until thick and smooth. Garnish with mint sprig.     Nutritional Information(per serving)         Calories: 159         Fat: 0 g         Saturated Fat: 0 g         Sodium: 8 mg   ...

I don’t really think a marriage can ever be defined as something so small as a shoe. But when I think about how hard life can be; the ups, the downs, the twists, the turns- there are always new adventures to face and new hurdles to jump over.Just like the pair of shoes, you need maintenance, upkeep, touch ups. A quick polish here and there to show you care and notice and to them you’ll look brand new, with these in mind I can say "MARRIAGE is like a shoe.  When you wear oversize, be ready to drag it along throughout life, and when you wear under-size be ready to feel the pains throughout life”. One thing about marriage is that you don't drop your shoe or remove it at any point, no matter how painful or how stressful it is.Dear Singles, when you are ready to buy your own shoe please take note of these three things:   PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:  Do not look for the beautiful ones, the nice ones or the cheap ones. Look for the one that is your size. Not every handsome, wealthy...