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SOME BLOODY FACTS

    Blood is the life giving fluid that delivers oxygen to the cells of the body. It is a specialized type of connective tissue that consists of red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells suspended in a liquid plasma matrix. Did you know that blood accounts for about 8 percent of your body weight or that blood contains small amounts of gold?  While humans have red colored blood, other organisms have blood of varying colors. Crustaceans, spiders, squid, octopuses, and some arthropods have blue blood. Some types of worms and leeches have green blood. Some species of marine worms have violet blood. Insects, including beetles and butterflies, have colorless or pale-yellowish blood. The color of blood is determined by the type of respiratory pigment used to transport oxygen via the circulatory system to cells. The respiratory pigment in humans is a protein called hemoglobin found in red blood cells. Your body contai...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHEESE

  Cheese is produced throughout the world; it is an ancient food with origins that predate recorded history. It is a dairy food made from pressed milk curds. Different varieties are made from unripened (fresh) cheese or ripened (aged) cheese. Cheese is a delicious and nutritious food that is very versatile. You can add it to other dishes or eat it by itself. It’s convenient and portable. There are more than 300 varieties of cheese—including American, Cheddar, Mozzarella and Colby—many of which are available in various flavors, forms (chunks, slices, cubes, shredded, grated, crumbled, sticks, spreads) and packages to meet consumers' needs. Cheese is a great source of calcium, fat, and protein. It also contains high amounts of vitamins A and B-12, along with zinc, phosphorus, and riboflavin. Cheese made from the milk of 100 percent grass-fed animals is the highest in nutrients and also contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K-2. ...

Strawberries the Best Fruit

  Strawberries are a beautifully sweet, aromatic, fiber rich fruit that is packed with vitamins, and antioxidants. According to the Germplasm Resources Information Network , there are 103 distinct species and subspecies of strawberry plants. The peak season for strawberries is typically April through June, but generally speaking you can get strawberries year round. And if you somehow can't find fresh strawberries in your market, you can always purchase frozen one Strawberries are a voluminous fruit, containing little calories and carbohydrate in a large portion. One cup of strawberries contains only 49 calories and provides 3 g of heart healthy fiber, and only 12 g of carbohydrate. A cup of strawberries also provides more than a days worth of vitamin C. If you are looking to add a few to your smoothie, you can tally the calories, fiber and carbohydrates of each berry: 1 large (1 3/8-inch) strawberry: 6 calories, 0.4 grams fiber, 1.4 gr...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF CHEESE

  Cheese is produced throughout the world; it is an ancient food with origins that predate recorded history. It is a dairy food made from pressed milk curds. Different varieties are made from unripened (fresh) cheese or ripened (aged) cheese. Cheese is a delicious and nutritious food that is very versatile. You can add it to other dishes or eat it by itself. It’s convenient and portable. There are more than 300 varieties of cheese—including American, Cheddar, Mozzarella and Colby—many of which are available in various flavors, forms (chunks, slices, cubes, shredded, grated, crumbled, sticks, spreads) and packages to meet consumers' needs. Cheese is a great source of calcium, fat, and protein. It also contains high amounts of vitamins A and B-12, along with zinc, phosphorus, and riboflavin. Cheese made from the milk of 100 percent grass-fed animals is the highest in nutrients and also contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K-2. Acc...

BEWARE OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

  High blood pressure is a condition with serious health consequences that affects up to millions adults. When detected and treated early, however, it can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease. What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the outward force that blood exerts on artery walls. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen from the lungs to all of the organs and tissues of the body.  Arteries are composed of muscle and flexible, elastic connective tissue that stretch to accommodate the force of blood flow generated by the heart. And the pumping action of the heart is what allows blood to travel through these arteries. Blood pressure is expressed in two numbers. The top number, systolic blood pressure, reflects the force generated by the contractions of the heart. The bottom number, the diastolic blood pressure, refers to the pressure of blood against the walls of the arteries when the heart is rest...

WATCH FREE MOVIES ON NET

  Now   people  are turning to the Web for entertainment,  including  movies, TV shows, and videos. Some  sites are the best on the Web for finding all sorts of multimedia, anything from documentaries to classic TV shows to action-packed movies  made for popcorn and soda. These are free resources that anyone can use. Here  are  some  sites   that  you  can  enjoy  on  the  net. Surf The Channel: Surf The Channel is a great source for hundreds of different shows in a wide range of categories. It's a video search engine, so you can use it find movies, TV shows, videos, short films, and animation – all in the same place. IMDB: IMDB, also known as the Internet Movie Database, has added free full length movies and TV shows to its already large and informative site. You can also use IMDB to look up information about any actor: upcoming movies, current projects, images, and m...

BEAUTY USES FOR CHAMPAGNE

    You  can  do  man  things  with  a  bottle  of  champagne  ,mix  it  with  fruit  juice ,fold  it  into  a  delicious  cake,  and  make  classic    cocktails  with  it ,and  even  drink  it  a  bit  out  of  bottle.But  did  you  know  that  bottle   of  champagne    has  benefits     for   your   beauty   too.  Follow  these   tantalizing   uses for    champagne    and  how  they  can  benefit    your   beauty. For   your   face- Champagne   has   a  lot  good  properties   that  are  useful  for your   skin  and hair  .It  ca...