ADD TWO MORE INGREDIENTS TO THE BANANA AND SAY GOODBYE TO THE BRONCHITIS!

                                                        Say goodby to the bronchitis

Are you bothered with chronic coughing and bronchitis? With only two ingredients you will end it. Thanks to the powerful ingredients of honey and bananas, this homemade mixture will help you get rid of sore throat, coughing, and even stomach problems.

Ingredients:

• 400 milliliters of boiling water
• 2 bananas that have black spots on the peel
• 2 teaspoons of honey

Say goodbye to the bronchitis

Preparation:

Peel the bananas and crush them with a fork or spoon. It would be better to be a wooden spoon, because the metal can darken the banana. Then put the bananas in a bowl and add the hot water. Leave the mixture to stand for half an hour. When the mixture cools down, add honey. It is very important to put the honey last, because if you mix it with boiling water, you will lose your vitamins.

How it is applied:

Drink this drink 4 times a day for 100 milliliters. This quantity of ingredients is sufficient only for one day, and in the morning make a new one. You will notice the first results in five days.

Say goodbye to the bronchitis

SYMPTOMS THAT YOU HAVE A LACK OF VITAMINS AND MINERALS

Remember our message of the day:Stay healthy and trust in health

There are symptoms that will indicate that you are missing certain vitamins and minerals in the body. Here’s who they are.

Weak bones

Lack of vitamins “A”, “C”, “D” and “K”, as well as chromium, zinc, magnesium, cause bones to be weak.

Common cramps

Many people complain of cramps in the feet and calves, followed by tightening of the muscles. In those cases, it is often a deficiency of magnesium, calcium and potassium, which affect the development of muscle activity.

Damaged and brittle hair

In addition to the weather conditions for these problems with hair, it may be a lack of vitamins “B5”, “B6”, “B12”, biotin or chlorine.

Weak immunity

Strong immunity is important for overall health, because it helps the organisms to fight against infections and easy to heal. When the immune system is weakened, disease often occurs. Weak immunity may appear as a lack of vitamins “A”, “C”, “D”, “E”, as well as chromium, selenium, magnesium and zinc.

Skin problems

Acne, blemishes, wrinkles … and other skin problems that can create discomfort can occur as a result of lack of vitamins “A”, “B3”, “B8”, “C”, “E”, biotin, omega 3 fatty acids, copper, selenium or zinc.

Problems with digestion

Poor digestion can be caused by numerous problems such as constipation, diarrhea or gases. Often the key to these problems lies in the lack of vitamins B12, C, D, E, K, B11, Magnesium or Zinc.

EARLY SYMPTOMS OF CANCER THAT PEOPLE IGNORE

Remember our message of the day:Stay healthy and trust in health

Cancer is one of the most prevalent and most dangerous diseases of the modern age.

Although older people usually gets cancer , young people are not immune to it. These symptoms are mostly ignored by women.

Inexplicable weight loss

Although many women would be overjoyed to lose weight without any trouble, losing more pounds without exercise should be medically examined.

Bloating

A bloated stomach is so common that most people do not pay attention to it. This condition may indicate jaw cancer. If the bloating lasts for several days and you feel sieved after a little meal, be sure to visit a doctor.

Breast changes

Redness and peeling of the breast skin, as well as nipple inducing, indicate potentially dangerous changes in the tissue. If you have a rash that lasts for weeks, you should go to a doctor.

Bleeding at unusual intervals

Women who are not in menopause often ignore the bleeding between cycles, or consider menstruation. Bleeding, when it’s not time for this, indicates negative occurrences in the body, and after menopause, it may also mean cervical cancer.

Difficulty with swallowing

If you switch to liquid foods because you feel sore throat when swallowing, and you don’t have a flu, visit a doctor. This may be a sign of an esophageal cancer.

Blood in the wrong place

If you notice bleeding in the urine or stool, do not make a diagnosis of having hemorrhoids, as it may be colon cancer. Blood spilling is also a serious symptom and can indicate lung cancer.

Feeling like something is biting your stomach

Some studies have shown that depression and stomach pain are symptoms of pancreatic cancer.

Bad indigestion

Problems with digestion without any special cause, may be a sign of throat or stomach cancer.

Tired

We live at a fast pace of life and fatigue is very common, but if you are relaxed for a long time without much effort, it can be a sign of a problem.

Long cough

Coughing that does not stop for weeks, and you have no other discomfort, and smoking cigarettes, may be a sign of lung cancer, so visit a doctor.

Medications That Cause Memory Loss

According to Harvard University, prescription drugs cause over 128,000 deaths per year in the United States

Shockingly, this does not count deaths in nursing homes — an estimated additional 350,000 deaths annually.

Adverse drug reactions are now the fourth leading cause of death in the US and the fifth leading cause of death in Europe.

Common side effects of anticholinergic drugs include:

• confusion
• blurred vision
• constipation
• dry mouth
• lightheadedness
• difficulty starting and continuing to urinate
• loss of bladder control

leeping Pills

Prescription sleeping pills like Ambien, Sonata, and Lunesta are notorious for causing memory problems.

Ever since these drugs hit the market, people have been reporting “Ambien amnesia” or “Ambien blackouts” during which they have walked, eaten, and even driven their car in their sleep with no recollection of it the following day.

Dr. Kirk Parsley is a physician, former Navy SEAL, and a sleep expert for the US Navy.

He found a large number of Navy SEALS were using sleeping pills and made a startling discovery while studying EEGs of their brains.

Brainwave patterns showed that, under the effect of sleeping pills, these men were as unconscious as if they were drunk or in a coma, but were not actually asleep.

According to Dr. Parsley, this means that these men were not experiencing the restorative sleep their brains needed to consolidate new memories and to maintain and repair itself. 

In an interview on the investigative news program 20/20, Charlie Sheen openly called Ambien “the devil’s aspirin.”

Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

Cholesterol-lowering medications might just be the single worst group of drugs for your brain.

Memory loss is now required to be listed as a side effect on the label of statin cholesterol-lowering drugs like Lipitor and Crestor.

When researchers examined the medical records of nearly a million people, they found that statin use increased the risk of memory loss four-fold.

And it’s not just statins, other kinds of cholesterol-lowering drugs were also strongly linked to increased forgetfulness.

Here’s why lowering cholesterol is a problem for your brain.

One-quarter of your brain is composed of cholesterol.

Cholesterol is necessary for memory, learning, and fast thinking.

Cholesterol is needed to make neurotransmitters, chemicals that brain cells use to communicate with each other.

So it is not such a surprise that cholesterol-lowering drugs negatively affect the brain.

20 Prescription Drugs That Cause Memory Loss]

• Parkinson’s — scopolamine, atropine, glycopyrrolate
• epilepsy — phenytoin or Dilantin
• painkillers — heroin, morphine, codeine
• sleeping pills — Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata
• benzodiazepines — Valium, Xanax, Ativan, Dalmane
• quinidine
• naproxen
• steroids
• antibiotics (quinolones)
• antihistamines
• interferons
• high blood pressure drugs
• insulin
• beta blockers (especially those used for glaucoma)
• methyldopa
• antipsychotics — Haldol, Mellaril
• tricyclic antidepressants
• lithium
• barbiturates — Amytal, Nembutal, Seconal, phenobarbital
• chemotherapy drugs

FLUFFIEST VEGAN PANCAKES

There are two things I love about today’s post. First, is the recipe, of course.
I’m sharing the most light, fluffy and delicious vegan pancakes I’ve ever tasted! No bananas, no fuss. Scroll down for the recipe…
The second thing I love is that I got to create this recipe with one of my favourite blogging friends, Kimberly from The Little Plantation. You might remember our collaboration from this time last year where we made a cute mini pumpkin cake.

These pancakes… Seriously. SERIOUSLY good. (Seriously.)
I actually based the recipe off one of my cupcake recipes as I was curious to see how an ordinary cake batter would work for pancakes. Turns out it’s the way to go. No need for bananas, applesauce or anything else.

These are inspired by American-style pancakes but also remind me of Scotch pancakes that I used to eat as a child, with jam. It definitely brought back a nostalgic taste and I cannot wait to make these again soon with a dollop of raspberry jam!
We chose to add some orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom and top them with figs and date syrup. The combination was divine! But I first tested these just plain and simple and they were delicious in their own right. So feel free to mix it up however you like.

INGREDIENTS

• 90 g plain white flour or white spelt flour
• 1 tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 120 ml dairy-free milk
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat a dry frying pan on a low heat. A small non-stick works best but use your first try to assess if you need to add a small amount of oil.
2. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
3. Stir in the wet ingredients until well combined and the texture is runny but thick.
4. Ladle approximately 1/4 cup of the batter onto the dry pan and cook for 20-30 seconds (or when bubbles start to form on top) before carefully flipping onto the other side. Cook for another 20-30 seconds.
5. Repeat with the rest of the batter.
6. Serve and enjoy!

SWEDISH MEATBALLS AND GRAVY

Chances are if you have ever been to Ikea, then you have tried their Swedish Meatballs and Gravy with lingonberry sauce.
Well now you can make them at home and much lower in syns, plus this version tastes amazing. I might be a little biased, but seriously, these Swedish Meatballs and Gravy taste amazing, especially with a small dollop of said lingonberry sauce and my creamy Syn Free Mashed Potatoes – heaven!!

If you can’t get lingonberry sauce then cranberry sauce will work just fine or if you are going near an ikea store, pick up a jar of their lingonberry sauce, it is only 1.5 syns for a tablespoon.

The gravy kind of follows on the same ingredients as my ever so popular syn free gravy with a couple of additions to turn it into that delicious creamy gravy that is traditionally served with the swedish meatballs.

I blend the onions for the gravy using my awesome new Ninja Duo Blender with Auto IQ technology that you can see below. It is a super clever blender that features intelligent programs that combine pulsing and blending patterns, meaning no having to guess how long to pulse or blend etc. It’s amazing.

For the meatballs it’s very limited ingredients, all you need is the ground beef and some seasoning and you are good to go, no complicated fancy ingredients.

This recipe is gluten free, it isn’t however dairy free, although you an option to make this dairy free, is to use a little bit of coconut milk and add a little starch to thicken (corn, arrowroot or tapioca).

Most Effective Abs Exercises

We’re all for planking your way to a stronger core. And odds are you have a handful of go-to bodyweight abs exercises that you do on the mat when you’re cooling down.

But if you’ve ever wondered how you can work your abs with the equipment available at your gym, we’ve got you covered with 17 creative and effective ways to take your abs routine up a notch.

1. Hanging Leg Circles

How to:

• Grip a pull-up bar with palms parallel, arms extended. (The bar should be high enough to hang from with legs extended, without feet touching the ground.)
• Engaging core and keeping legs straight, draw a big circle in the air with feet.
• Be sure to brace your abs tight so your body doesn’t swing back and forth.
• Reverse the circle.
• One circle in each direction equals 1 rep.
• Do 8 to 10 reps.

Make it easier: Work up to the pull-up bar by doing the move in a captain’s chair first, which will provide more stability.

2. Hanging Bicycles

How to:

• This one may look like you’re running in the air, but hey, it works.
• Grip a pull-up bar with palms parallel, arms extended.
• Engage core and pull knees up to a 90-degree angle, thighs parallel to the ground.
• From here, pedal your flexed feet as if riding a bicycle.
•  Repeat as quickly as possible while maintaining control for 30 seconds.

3. Hanging Side-to-Side Knees

How to:

• Grip a pull-up bar. Engage core and lift knees toward the right side of torso, allowing legs to bend naturally.
• Pull knees as close to right side of chest as possible, then slowly lower back to starting position.
• Repeat by pulling knees to left side of chest.
• Completing both the right and left sides counts as 1 rep.
• Do 8 to 10 reps.

4. Cable Isometric Hold

How to:

• Don’t let the cable machine intimidate you—it’s easier to use than you think.
•  Stack on a light weight (start with 10 pounds or fewer) and position the carriage so it’s even with chest.
• Stand next to machine, left side facing away from machine.
•  Hold one cable handle with both hands, then take one big step away from the machine.
• Extend both arms fully at chest-height, come into a comfortable half-squat, and hold the weight steady.
• Engage abs to hold the handle straight in front of body—don’t twist body toward the machine.
• Aim for perfect posture.
• Hold for 30 seconds, then switch sides.

Hacks:CRISPY FLOURLESS OATMEAL WAFFLES

Healthy gluten-free breakfast make in minutes with just 6 simple ingredients.

These tasty waffles are flourless, made with rolled oats and flaxseed meal. They are crispy on the edges but a little fluffy in the middle, with good flavor.

In this recipe I used coconut milk instead of almond/soy milk. I love using coconut milk in my waffles. I have tried using almond/soy/cashew milk in my waffles and coconut milk gives the most incredible crunch and fluffy interior, not to mention the heavenly coconut fragrance and flavor I love. You can always use regular milk if you prefer, they will still be great.

The other thing i love about this recipe is the waffle batter is mixed up in a food processor or blender. So easy and the clean up is quick!

I hope you enjoy the recipe and give it a try. 

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 cup coconut milk, liquefied or soy/almond milk
• 1/2 cup water or soy/almond milk
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

1. Preheat waffles iron
2. In a food processor, pulse oats until resemble fine. Add flaxseed meal, baking powder, pulse to combine.
3. Pour in coconut milk, water, coconut oil and maple syrup. Give it a quick pulse until well combined.
4. Spoon batter into your preheated waffle iron and cook according to your waffle iron's instructions. Serve straight with maple syrup and fresh fruits. 

Healthy Snacks:SUGAR-FREE CRANBERRY SAUCE

DELICIOUS Sugar-Free & Low-Carb Cranberry Sauce that is ready in 20 minutes! It’s also keto, vegan, paleo, low-calorie, and gluten-free.

I loooove me some cranberry sauce!As y’all have probably noticed, I’m kind of a sweet-o-holic.

So (naturally) I love cranberry sauce and slathering it all over everything at the Thanksgiving table.

​Everything is just better with a little bit of cranberry sauce, am I right?!

Anyway, this Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce is out of this world amazing.

So easy to make with only 4 ingredients.

You literally can’t mess this up. Don’t you love recipes like that?!

This post is the part of my series of lightened up Thanksgiving sides & desserts!

A few more recipes coming to y’all soon!

Cost per serving: $0.60
Calories per serving: 32
Equipment you’ll need: stockpot

Ingredients: makes 8 servings (1/4-cup per serving)
1 cup cranberries
​1 cup water
​1 cup Swerve sweetener, granulated (or other granulated sweetener of choice)
​1/4 tsp salt

Method:
1. Combine all ingredients in stockpot, and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
2. Reduce to a simmer, and cook until desired consistency is reached (mine took 20 minutes). Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Desserts:Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites

Satisfy your cookie craving with these tasty no-guilt, no-bake energy bites naturally sweetened with honey!

I don’t know about you, but almost every day I have a craving for just a bite of something sweet. I don’t particularly want a full-size dessert—and certainly don’t need that every day—so these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites are a great alternative over grabbing a cookie or scoop of ice cream.

Energy bites (or energy balls) are pretty popular over on Pinterest, There are so many variations. I’ve found that you can start with a basic recipe and mix it up depending on what you have on hand. My recipe today starts with old-fashioned oats, chunky peanut butter, and ground flax seed—for a few additional health benefits—and added mini M&M’s to satisfy my chocolate craving! You could add chopped nuts, chocolate chips, coconut, or even chia seeds.

The secrets to this recipe are making sure you get a good balance of dry ingredients to the peanut butter and honey, which will bind it all together, and letting the mixture chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you form it into balls.

The mixture will be pretty crumbly and you won’t be able to roll it in your palms like cookie dough. Instead, use a one-ounce scoop to portion out the balls, press it together firmly into a ball in your palm, and it will hold together very well. If the mixture seems TOO crumbly, add a little peanut butter or honey. If it feels TOO sticky, toss in a few more oats. You can’t mess it up, so just adjust the portions as needed.

Instructions

• Using a wooden spoon or heavy spatula, stir together all ingredients in a large bowl until coated. If the mixture seems too wet or sticky, add a few more oats. If the mixture seems too dry, add a bit more honey. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• Remove mixture from the refrigerator and portion the energy balls using a one-ounce scoop. Press each portion into a small ball, using your palms and fingers (note: the mixture will not easily "roll" into a ball, but can be shaped easily using the pressure of your fingers). 
• Store in an airtight container.

Diet: Yellow Split Pea and Bacon Soup

This recipe for Yellow Split Pea and Bacon Soup is full of flavor and an easy alternative to traditional split pea and ham soup.

Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of thick hearty soup?  There’s something so wonderful about it that takes you right back to childhood.

My grandmother always made spit pea soup using leftover ham bones (you can see my recipe for split peas and ham soup if that’s what you’re looking for) after a big family gathering.

I absolutely LOVED her soup, but let’s face it, sometimes we don’t have ham bones to work with.

I created this recipe which is a lot easier to prepare, but doesn’t scrimp on flavor.

Why This Recipe Works:

• The bacon adds a meaty flavor without the need for bones.
• The smokes paprika gives it a rich smokey flavor.
• This soup is just as tasty as traditional split pea soup with a lot less hassle.

• Yellow Spit Peas Vs Green

  There aren’t any major differences between yellow and green split peas.  They have similar flavors, nutritional content and cooking times. Yellow split peas sometimes have a milder flavor than the sweeter green peas.
  This soup is total hearty comfort food. It’s packed with flavor and fills you up so this soup is an all around win!
  It’s so good that if you do make the classic split pea soup, you might just find yourself converting to this easier recipe!

• Cook’s Tips:

  • Leave a little fat on your bacon.  It adds loads of flavor!
  • On dry frying bacon – some lean bacon doesn’t brown well when dry frying.  If it needs some help, just add a little oil. 
  • Have some extra stock on hand.  Split pea soup thickens a lot and may need some thinning out.
  • For extra pork flavor, make some stock using ham hocks and replace the chicken stock with ham stock.
  • For extra smokey flavor, use smoked bacon.
  • Can’t find Yellow Split Peas? Green work just as well.
  • Careful salting – Some bacon can be quite salty so you may want to wait to season the soup and taste at the end.

  Top Tip:

  • Over seasoned your soup? All is not lost.  Acid neutralizes salt.  Add a teaspoon of white vinegar at a time and taste in between.  You won’t taste the vinegar, but you’ll save the soup!

Fitness:7 Ab Exercises for A Tummy Makeover

Many people store extra fat in their abdomen. If you’ve had children, your stomach muscles may be slightly separated, making them more likely to protrude.

If you want to makeover your tummy, you have to know what is possible and what’s not.

Ab exercises can help you build up muscle in the area, strengthen your core,and create a tighter midsection that’s less likely to bow out when you eat a big meal or have gas.

Ab exercises cannot help you shed that layer of fat that sits on top of the muscles.

Yes, you will burn calories when you work your abs. However, that calorie burn will cause your body to lose fat all over, according to Greatist.

If you incorporate more fat-burning workouts in with your tummy makeover exercises, eventually the layer of fat over your entire body will dissipate (assuming you have the proper diet in place).

If you’ve kept working your abs, that strong midsection will really start to shine through.

Here are 17 ab exercises that work your entire core without boring crunches, giving you better posture, a sleeker silhouette, and a flatter stomach.

Plank Jacks

This move requires no equipment. You can do it anywhere, including your cubicle at work.

Even if you only have a minute to exercise, you can raise your heart rate to burn calories while working your core. The secret is to hold in your abdominals tightly while you perform the exercise.

Make sure that your butt isn’t sagging toward the ground or raised high up in the air. Your body should form a relatively straight line from your head to your toes even as you’re moving your legs.

Ballerina Abs

One of the things that make ballerinas so graceful is their posture. According to Women’s Health, every move a dancer performs comes from the core. Their strong abs make everything they do seem effortless.

This ab move is a little more complicated than a crunch, which makes it more fun. Doing it will help tone the front, sides, and back of your core.

Spiderman Plank

Do this plank on your elbows or your hands to work your core in a slightly different manner each time. You will feel your muffin top getting stronger every time you bring your knee to your elbow.

Go slowly, focusing on holding your knee up as you bring it forward. You’ll target those muscles that wrap around your abdominals and spine, helping improve your posture and stability.

Swiss Ball Knee Tuck

If you have a large exercise ball, you can use it to work your abs. This move engages the front of your abdominals. It really strengthens your lower abs.

It also forces you to stabilize your back, strengthening it as you bring your legs in and out.

Seated Knee Tuck

If the Swiss ball knee tuck is too difficult, get stronger by doing the seated knee tuck. This is a great alternative to the traditional crunch.

If you don’t have a bench, you can do this while sitting sideways on a step or the floor. Keep your back straight, and try not to place too much weight on your hands while doing this exercise.

Windshield Wipers

This exercise combines strength training with flexibility work. It will make your spine more agile as it develops the muscles surrounding your abdomen. It even helps strengthen your lower abdominals, a common trouble spot for women.

Squeeze a towel, dumbbell or medicine ball between your knees for an added challenge.

Jack Knife Crunch

This exercise works your upper and lower core at the same time. You can make it more difficult by stretching your legs out. You can also alternate legs and arms to focus on different muscles.