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Why You Might Be Doing Social Networking Wrong

Choosing the Right Social Networking Site You may or may not already know that it is becoming more and more important that your company has a social media presence. What you might not have heard is that these social networking sites are not limited to the two most popular; Facebook and Twitter. I don't mean to suggest that these two platforms are not important, after-all Facebook alone sees over 1 billion users per day, but rather to let you know that there are many other platforms choose from or add to your clutch of social networking sites however, that does not mean that they may all be right for your business niche.

It is important that you familiarise yourself with the other social networks out there. You may find that your niche uses a certain type of social networking site as a driving force behind the conversation and how the consumer perceives their brand. Companies selling on social media get 119% better ROI compared to traditional sales tacticsSocial Media Today For example, a fashion label may use Instagram and Tumblr to generate leads, and an interior design magazine's bread and butter may be Pinterest. Explore as much as you can and see what seems to fit your needs most. You can expand without leaving Facebook and Twitter behind while connecting to a lot of dedicated customers that are already looking for your niche. You can also link most profiles together to create an ever increasing network of your own. How Social Networking Can Help Manage Your Reputation Your social media accounts can greatly help your reputation, but if you manage them poorly you may run the risk of negatively impacting them. It is extremely important that you keep up with comments, follow up with replies and always address any negative feedback.

A well-managed social media presence means positive results for your company in search engines which in turn will attract more potential clients. The more you do to make yourself available and part of the conversation, the more likely people are to engage with you. From then on, word of mouth and your followers spread the word for you. Without social media, outbound marketing, good online visibility as well as a good online reputation, word of mouth only is pretty limited. Read the full article

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Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)|What is SEO & How Does it Work.

Search engine optimization or SEO, as it is frequently referred to, is the process of optimizing the chances of your business website, being highly positioned in the organic search engine results pages (SERPs), like Google or Bing.

With a 92% market share, Google is still the most widely used search engine by far! Organic results are web pages that appear naturally, i.e. not as a paid advertisement, like Google's Pay Per Click, due to their relevance to the search being performed, the number of backlinks they enjoy, social signals etc.  The exact algorithms used to determine the organic search results are a very closely guarded secret of course! When most people want to find something, they go online and “Google it”. Google has become so synonymous with the internet that the Oxford English Dictionary has now adopted it as a verb! Over 75% of users never scroll past the first page of search engine results As the majority of consumers today head straight to search engines like Google and Yahoo when it comes to finding products and services offered by local businesses, good search engine optimization vastly increases the chances of your website and other business content being seen by your target audience. Even if the consumer doesn’t intend to purchase online, they will still search for information about a business, product or service prior to visiting the business in its physical location. Your reviews and reputation of your business online is paramount to attract this type of consumer who is ready to pay you for your services.

The most highly sought after position in the search engines would be #1 in Google, but to be on the first page of Google, preferably in the top ten, is what most people strive for when conducting an SEO campaign. The higher your business appears in the search results, the more chance you have of making a sale.  It’s a proven fact that most searchers, over 75% in fact, never go past page 1 of the results, and websites in the top ten positions get the majority of clicks. Getting your business front and centre of your target audience at the exact moment they’re looking for your type of product or service is 8.5 times more likely to result in a sale.🙌

Keywords and Key Phrases

Search results are displayed according to how relevant the search engine believes the content to be to the search being performed.  They do this by comparing the “keywords” or “key phrase” being searched for, and the “keywords” and “key phrases” which appear on the website or web page the content is on. This is why it’s vital to know your target audience so you can include the various words and phrases they would use when looking for your particular type of product or service in all the content you put out on the internet. Depending on how competitive the keywords for your business are (how many other businesses are competing for the same keywords and phrases) it can take several months to climb the organic rankings, but the results will be well worth it and can generate substantially more leads, customers and sales at a fraction of the cost of traditional advertising. Positions 1 - 4 on the first page of Google search results, receive 68% of all click-through traffic i.e consumers who 'click-through the their business from the search results page.

Google My Business

If your business serves local customers, it’s vital that you take steps to ensure you appear in the Google Local search results 72% of consumers that did a local search visited a store within five miles.

These are the entries in Google’s own free online business directory (which Google has taken from various sources) and are triggered when the searcher uses a key phrase combination of “city + keyword”.  You may find your business in the local listings, even if you’ve done nothing yourself to make this happen. Google sees these results as more relevant when somebody is looking for something local to their current location, which Google determines from the IP address of the computer or other search device being used.

Not every local business search will trigger a local pack result, which actually can make it a little easier to get your website ranked using traditional SEO methods, rather than the methods necessary for local ranking. Going from a 3 star to 5 star rating delivers 25% more clicks from Google ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - brightlocal.com One thing is for sure, well three actually, Google is constantly adapting the it's search engines to ensure the best 'user experience' for all those who use it's search platform. At the time of writing, Google have just made the biggest changes to it's search alogrithm in 4 years. As more and more consumers turn to their mobile devices to 'check out' products and services, if you wish to get the product or services you sell in-front on the hordes of searching consumers. Make sure your business website is very mobile friendlyYou or your business will NEED to have good online presence and visibility. Claim your business on the Goolge My Business site. All the above will be a step in the right direction to getting your business ranked in Google 'local searches', which in-turn will increase the number of people finding your site's products or services - remember, consumers like to read about you first before they call you. Read the full article

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5 Mistakes You Must Avoid When Using Chatbots

80% of businesses are expected to have some sort of chatbot automation by 2020 Outgrow 2018 If you haven't heard about chatbots yet I can guarantee that you will, especially if you are a business owner. Just for the record for any reader who is not quite sure what a chatbot is; a Chatbots are chat robots that communicate and engage with your customers online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The increasing use of chatbots to interact with customer enquiries as well as marketing is on the rise and definitely here to stay. 67% of consumers worldwide used a chatbot for customer support in the past year - Business Insider You're probably aware that automating even the most basic marketing tasks can offer you a serious competitive advantage in any industry. However, using a chatbot the wrong way or setting one up improperly can lead to more damage than good for your business. While many argue that chatbots will eventually replace websites and "kill" most apps, there's a chance that they'll knock out your marketing efforts first, unless you're careful. Without further ado, here are the top mistakes you should always avoid when you implement a new chatbot for your company. #1 - Not testing your chatbot before it goes live

Before launching a chatbot to automate your marketing tasks, you need to make sure it can handle a real conversation without a hitch. Although not all messenger bots are 100% perfect, it always helps to test things out before your chatbot goes live and starts interacting with your leads. Don't allow a chatbot to ruin your relationship with your clients, tweak your conversation flow as best as you can before you send your virtual assistant on its way to talk to customers. #2 - Not allowing your subscribers to opt out Some of your subscribers may love your brand and they may choose to stay loyal. Others, on the other hand, may stop being interested in what you have to offer. If that happens, you should always give your followers the option to unsubscribe. Having a list of subscribers who are no longer interested in your business won't help you drive up your sales. Instead, it may determine them to resent your brand if they keep receiving unwanted notifications from your bot. 58% of customers say emerging technologies such as chatbots and voice assistance have changed their expectations of companies.54% of customers say companies need to transform how they engage with them.77% of customers say chatbots will transform their expectations of companies in the next five years

#3 - Not respecting the rules around Facebook bot marketing If you'd like to make the most out of messenger marketing, you should always respect the regulations that Facebook and other platforms have in place. Not playing by the rules will eventually lead to your chatbot or your page getting slapped with a penalty. #4 - Not knowing when to limit the number of sent messages Another mistake you should always avoid when setting up your chatbot conversation flow is sending too much text to your subscribers. Whether you're launching a new drip campaign or would like to send out a series of chat blasts to promote a new product, you should always be careful not to overdo it. Messenger marketing can be highly effective, but only if you're careful not to send too many updates that may be perceived as annoying. #5 - Not hiring a pro to properly set up a chatbot for your business Unless you have experience with setting up a chatbot, you should probably rely on a professional to do it for you. Although there are many options that make building a messenger bot a breeze, it's always best to allow someone with experience take care of your chatbot from start to finish.

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Discover What You Need To Know About the Importance of Your Business Online Reputation

A whopping 90% of online shoppers have chosen not to buy from a company because of its bad reputation..Trustpilot In today's digital world consumers go online to research products, services and local businesses before they make any buying decisions. Consumers are keen to read online reviews and testimonials from existing customers so they can satisfy themselves they’re making the right choice, and they trust the opinions of their peers, family and friends far more than they trust radio, TV or newspaper advertising. 74% of consumers trust a company more if they read positive reviews People are talking about your business online whether you like it or not, and it would be nice to think that only good things are being said, but unfortunately it’s unrealistic to think that’s really the case. Unfortunately you can’t please all of the people all the time, and it only takes one disgruntled customer to post negative reviews about your business, and cause other people to decide not to do business with you, even though the negativity is unjustified.

It’s human nature for people to talk to their friends about any bad experiences they’ve had, or something they feel was less than satisfactory, before or even rather than expressing the same concerns to the business involved. The first you might know about anything is when that information appears online and it’s almost too late to do something to rectify it. It’s therefore vital that you monitor what your customers and prospects are saying about your business so you can lessen the impact of any negative comments before they affect your business, and you can highlight the good comments and reviews.

Good customer reviews and testimonials are extremely powerful in converting prospects into buyers, which is why you should encourage your satisfied customers to leave a review or give you a testimonial.  This way you can help to ensure that others see the positive things people have to say about your business rather than seeing any negative comments that might have been made. If you’re not sure what is being said about you online, not sure where your website is seen, not sure if, or where you feature on Google. Have you checked whether ALL your business details are correct online, do you have little or no idea if you could improve the visibility of your business online to get more customers. Our free Online Reputation Report will reveal all and much more..see below.

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5 Money-Making Action Tasks to Grow Your Business

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5 Money-Making Action Tasks to Grow Your Business

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Inaction is the death of any business. Without taking regular action every single day to grow your business, inaction will cause your business to become stagnant.

Clients will disappear, your sales funnel will be empty, and your revenue will dip to zero in a heartbeat. Let’s avoid this scenario! Here are five action tasks that will lead to increased income and business growth.

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1. Email Your Customers Regularly.

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Contrary to popular belief, email marketing is NOT dead.

Email is the easiest way to stay in touch with customers and prospects to let them know about your new offerings or to recommend an affiliate product which pays you a commission.

Add copy about autoresponders recommend get response and aweber as the two most popular

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2. Focus on Customer Service.?

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You will never please everyone but you may as well try your best.

Inevitably customers will contact you with questions or refund requests so be prepared to answer these requests in a timely manner.

Stick to your rules about refunds but never disregard or disrespect a customer. Negative online reviews are easier to find than positive ones – be warned!

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3. Raise Your Rates.

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When was your last rate increase?

Are your prices competitive with the current market of coaches of your caliber? Can your ideal client still afford your new rates?

Be confident that your expertise is worth that new rate and break the new carefully to your current clientele so they don’t jump ship.

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4. Repackage Your Offerings.

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Don’t reinvent the wheel.

Simply take your older content – books, programs, blog posts, etc. – and create new bundles or create an entirely new product.

The information or products should obviously be related in topic to appeal to the most people and be sure to price it accordingly.

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5. Create a New Offering for Old Clients.

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People buy from those they know, like, and trust, so open up that old client list and create an exclusive offer just for them. Make the offer sexy, exclusive, and time-sensitive to get quick action results.

How Do I Know What to Offer? This is an age-old question of many coaches and business owners and it boils down to knowing your target audience.

i) How do they want their information presented? ii) What are the hot topics in their industry? III) What struggles do they have every day?

The simplest way to know what they want is to simply ask them.

How do I ask them, some of you may ask. Use an online survey or a quiz. Simplest way to do that is via Facebook. A Facebook account cost you nothing, you can create specific facebook page and use Facebook survey.

Another way is to create a ‘group’ from your Facebook account, and again you can put questions to your group or post a quiz/survey.

Another reason membership site owners/bloggers/coaches don’t know what to offer is because they don’t have a plan, either for their business or who they want to help. Writing a business plan with action steps is imperative for business growth which I will go into in another post.

If anyone is wondering, ‘how do I create a membership site’, it not as difficult as you may think. You can use a simple wordpress plugin like Socrates. There is also the super versatile Member Factory. If you are look for a membership site prefilled and aimed at internet marketing make money online, there is JVZoo Member

If you do create a membership site don’t forget to market it and definitely connect it to your Facebook page or Facebook group.

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What Is The Golden Pyramid of the Mediterranean Diet?

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What Is The Golden Pyramid of the Mediterranean Diet?

So what exactly is the the golden pyramid of the mediterranean diet? What is it based on and is really any good for us or just a myth?

The Golden Pyramid

The Golden Pyramid is sometimes used to define a ‘gold standard’ of healthy eating. Health and medical professionals have used the pyramid for years so that anyone can look and see exactly how nutritional values of various foods can affect your health and longevity.

Where Did The Golden Pyramid Originate?

Originally, the Golden Pyramid was used to represent the dietary research that took place after World War II on the island of Crete in Greece and other areas of the Mediterranean coast. At the time of the study, cases of chronic diseases in those areas were the lowest in the world and the life expectancy was also highest, even though very few medical services were offered at the time.

The studies indicated that the lifestyle of the population surrounding the Mediterranean region was likely the reason for the good health and longevity they enjoyed. Amazingly, the people were poor ? but their lifestyle incorporated the freshest and most nutritious foods which grew and could be harvested in the area ? Plus lots of sunshine, fresh air and exercise.

How To Use The Different Levels of The Golden Pyramid

The base of the pyramid consists of living a healthy life with exercise and abundant family time and rest involved. The food part of the pyramid makes up the remainder of the pyramid and consists of fresh fruits and veggies, grains, olive oil, nuts, legumes, herbs and spices and seeds.

Olive oil is the primary oil used to cook foods rather than other, unhealthy types of oils. The Med-population like to drizzle oil on fresh vegetables and dip whole grain bread into olive oil that?s been seasoned with basil or other herbs and spices.

The next rung on the pyramid features fish and seafood; the next offers poultry, yogurt, eggs and cheese and the very top of the pyramid (the least important to your diet plan) includes meats and sweets. Even the meat and sweets aren’t disallowed on the Mediterranean diet, but recommended to be consumed in moderation.

An abundance of water is also recommended ? and wine in moderation. By adhering to this healthy lifestyle, obesity and all the chronic diseases which come with it can mostly be avoided.

The Importance of Lifestyle

Pleasure in life is also a component of the Mediterranean lifestyle, and the diet plan works much better if the diet is paired with reduced stress and making time for family and friends. This is a huge part of the Mediterranean lifestyle and goes a long way in helping to develop a clear appreciation for eating delicious foods in the company of others rather than alone or in front of the television.

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Pickle-Braised Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower “Rice”

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Pickle-Braised Chicken Thighs with Cauliflower “Rice”

The dill pickle juice adds a wonderful briny flavor to this recipe. If you find the finished flavor is too strong for your tastes, it can be tempered by adding additional chicken broth when making the pan sauce. 

Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 55-60 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

Ingredients: Chicken Thighs: 2 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, minced 8 bone-in chicken thighs (approximately 3 lbs.) Freshly ground black pepper, to taste ½ c. dill pickle juice 1½ c. organic chicken broth, divided Salt, to taste (optional)  3 T. fresh parsley, chopped (optional)  Cauliflower Rice: 1 medium head cauliflower, rinsed, tough leaves and stems removed 1 T. extra virgin olive oil.  Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 

Method

Directions:

Chicken

In a large 12” oven–proof skillet with deep sides, heat one tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Season the chicken thighs with freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Working in batches, place 4 chicken thighs in hot skillet, skin side down, and sear until the skin is golden brown and releases easily from the bottom of the skillet. Turn thighs and repeat on the other side. 

Remove browned chicken thighs from skillet and keep warm. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to pan and repeat process with the remaining 4 chicken thighs.

Once all 8 chicken thighs are browned, return the first 4 thighs to the pan. Arrange thighs in a single layer and add the pickle juice and ½ cup chicken broth to the pan.   Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, then turn each thigh over with tongs and continue cooking another 30 minutes or until the meat is very tender. Once tender, remove chicken thighs from skillet to a separate platter. Cover and keep warm.

Cauliflower Rice

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the cauliflower “rice” by breaking the cauliflower into florets. Pulse florets in a food processor or grate by hand with a rectangular box grater to create rice-sized pieces.

Once grated, dry cauliflower “rice” thoroughly by placing on paper towels or clean kitchen towels. Press lightly with another layer of paper towels or clean fabric to remove as much excess water as possible before cooking.  Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat before adding cauliflower. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, cover and steam for approximately 5 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender. Remove from heat and set aside. To make the pan sauce, add remaining cup of chicken broth to the first skillet and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Scrape brown bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon and continue cooking until the sauce reduces by one half. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. 

Serve chicken thighs over a bed of cauliflower rice and drizzle with pan sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. 

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5 Reasons Why People Fail at Affiliate Marketing

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5 Reasons Why People Fail at Affiliate Marketing

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There are a lot of reasons why people fail at affiliate marketing.

Lets face it, to be very honest, some people are just not cut out for internet marketing.

They are better designed to work for someone else in a “real world” setting, trading a steady paycheck for the sacrifice of their time and personal freedom. @media only screen and (max-width : 768px) #frb_h_753656419font-size:26px !important; #frb_h_753656419 .frb_button_iconfont-size:26px !important;

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On the other hand, you may be perfectly cut out for becoming an Internet entrepreneur. 🙂

However, for some reason or reasons, you are finding it difficult to make a full-time living as an affiliate marketer.

It may be because you are making some simple mistakes that are keeping you from the set of results and financial independence you are looking for.

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1. People Expect Instant Success

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Affiliate marketing can produce profits rather quickly.

However, a life-changing income that offers time and financial freedom almost never happens overnight.

Do not expect overnight success to be the case in your affiliate marketing endeavours, no mater what the sales page says!

Especially, if you are working your Internet marketing game part time, it could take several weeks, months, or even a couple of years, before you see significant growth and income.

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2. They Don’t “Niche Down” Far Enough

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Are you thinking about entering the billion dollar weight loss industry?

If so, you would be well served to dig down to a much finer focus than weight loss.

There are some companies that cater to the larger weight loss marketplace that spend literally millions of dollars a year on advertising. It is very difficult to compete with these companies.

However, when you dig down deeper in that larger niche, you begin to find less competition. You also will find that sales are easier, as tiny, microniche markets are incredibly passionate.

Do you think it would be easier to sell a “weight loss for everyone” product, or a “weight loss for women over 50 that want to get their Bikini body back” product?

That second niche market is much easier to develop an authoritative presence in, the competition is easier than the massive “weight loss” market, and this is why “niching down” leads to affiliate marketing success rather than failure.

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3. People Give Up Too Soon

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Affiliate marketing is an incredibly competitive business, in any niche. Newbies are entering the affiliate marketing landscape every day.

They hear about the riches which are promised, and they see others making tons of money with this business model.

Unfortunately, many of these people give up right when they are on the verge of developing a real presence as a respected affiliate marketer.

You need to give this Internet business model at least a 1 or 2 year serious commitment (that will sometimes be way outside your comfort zone and will also include some steep learning from time to time, especially if you are a ‘newbie’. Sheer frustration can lead to premature disappointment.

If at that time you have not made any significant money, you can move on knowing that you made a worthwhile effort.

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4. They Promote Anything and Everything

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Don’t be that person!

Don’t promote any and every product that has a healthy commission. First off, you should definitely be sticking to one topic or market.

Once you decide on a niche to pursue, and read the books

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Do a lot of homework

Buy the products

Try the services

and read the books

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before you promote them.

Limit yourself to a handful of extremely high-value products that have drawn rave reviews by customers.

Promoting anything and everything, with a new offer going out to your email list or web visitors every day, is a quick way to get ignored in the affiliate marketing landscape.

If you haven’t got and email list, it’s time to start building one!

If you haven’t got a website or blog, you could create a facebook page in your chosen micro niche.

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5. They Don’t Add Value

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There are literally thousands of affiliate marketers promoting the same products and services you are.

How can you get someone to buy through your affiliate links rather than somebody else’s affiliate link, especially when the price and the product are exactly the same?……

Add value.

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Create an incredible bonus that someone would be happy to pay for.

If you are promoting a popular fitness video, add a video series or an ebook as a free bonus that perfectly accentuates the product you are promoting.

In this way you add value to the purchase, something that many affiliate marketers never attempt to do.

A very popular software platform, used by many marketers to create irresistible bonuses, is Commission Gorilla (click the blue link to have a peek)

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Belly Fat | How Did It Get There and How To Lose It!

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Belly Fat | How Did It Get There and How To Lose It!

How to Lose Your Belly Fat

One area of the body that most people, both men and women, find entirely unattractive on their own bodies is their belly fat. Having a flat stomach or a “six pack abs” is the dream of most adults. It is something that adults who are heading for a beach vacation strive to achieve in the months prior to leaving. Those of us who are not satisfied with our stomachs love the winter months where sweat shirts and sweaters can hide our spare tyre.

But losing that spare tyre is possible. The best part about it is that there is no secret formula, no magic bullet, and no special diet plan and no specific food that especially targets belly fat. And the better news is that belly fat is usually the first fat that is lost when you start to lose weight.

Different types of fat

Recent research has linked fat around the abdomen with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer.

More specifically, it is not the fat that you can grab (subcutaneous fat) that poses the highest health risk but rather the deepest layer of fat which produces hormones and other substances that negatively affects your health. This fat (visceral fat) is located next to and in between other organs in the abdominal cavity as can be seen in the illustration above.

Want to know if you are setting the stage for type 2 diabetes in your own life? Take a tape measure and measure around your waist at the level of your bellybutton. A measurement that is greater than 35 inches in the women and 40 inches in men is considered unhealthy.

Body Mass Index, why it may not be accurate

Until most recently the body mass index, a measurement of weight in relationship to height, has been used as a key factor in determining whether or not a person is at risk for diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. Researchers are now discovering that this number may be inaccurate and misleading.

The problem is that body mass index relies on total weight and does not take into account muscle mass or fat deposits. And, because muscle is denser and weighs more than fat, two individuals who weigh the same and are the same height can have the same body mass index but one will have a significantly higher percentage of body fat.

Health Risks

If most of the fat is in the abdominal area your health risks are greater than if it is in the hips, thighs or rear end. Researchers have discovered that belly fat is metabolically active and can increase the risk of colon cancer by raising certain hormones that affect cell growth.

The waist to hip ratio, how is it calculated?

Today, scientists and physicians use a waist to hip ratio which is a measurement of waist size divided by hip size as a more reliable gauge of risk factors. A ratio above 0.85 for women or 0.90 for men is higher than average and typically indicates a greater risk.

The way to get your ratio is to use a tape measure to measure the distance around your waist at your belly button and around your hips at the widest part. If your waist is 28 inches and your hips are 38 inches the equation would look like: 28/38 = .73. This falls below the 0.85 for women.

So, how do you get rid of this belly fat?

The question now becomes how do you get rid of this belly fat, whether it is the kind you see or the kind you don’t? One of the primary ways is to begin to lose overall weight because belly fat is one of the first places that most individuals lose weight.

Weight loss is an equation between calories burned and calories eaten. When we eat more calories than we burn we gain weight and when we burn more calories than we eat we lose weight.

Good Fats vs Bad Fats and it’s effects on our bodies

When you are already on a negative calorie intake (burning more than you are eating) studies show that a diet with a higher ratio of monounsaturated fats (good fats) contained in

avocados,

nuts,

seeds

and high cocoa mass chocolate,

can prevent the accumulation of body fat.

It is not likely that someone eating a high calorie diet and eating these monounsaturated fats will lose belly fat but those who are eating a low calorie diet and eating these types of foods will not gain belly fat.

Trans fats, (bad fats) such as in margarines, crackers and cookies, will also result in the addition of more belly fat deposited so they should be avoided as much as possible. Soluble fiber such as in apples and oats will lower belly fat levels that can reduce the presence of cortisol and thus reduce the amount of belly fat.

Body fat Distribution and how we lost it.

The way that fat is distributed on the body is often genetically programmed or a result of a life events, such as menopause. What is within our control is the level of overall fat. So when we keep that amount low it does not really matter where it goes because there isn’t much to begin with.

Unfortunately, spot reduction is not really possible. So while some fad diets promise that if you eat a certain type of food every day you will lose the fat in your belly, this just is not the case. What is happening is that with a reduced calorie diet you will lose fat over your abdomen faster and first than you do anywhere else.

By increasing the amount of exercise you receive and doing core muscle exercises you will not only reduce belly fat and you will now begin to see the fruits of your labor as your muscle tone improves and those six pack abs begin to emerge.

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The Effects of Sugar On Your Brain

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The Effects of Sugar On Your Brain

How Sugar Damages Your Brain

An article published in the journal Nature claimed that sugar is a toxic substance that should be regulated like alcohol and tobacco. This conclusion was based on many studies conducted on the effects of sugar in the body including how it impairs several brain functions.

  How Sugar Affects the Brain’s Nucleus Accumbens

When a person eats sugary foods there is a specific area in the brain called the nucleus accumbens that initially releases high amounts of dopamine. When a person frequently eats sugar-containing foods their dopamine receptors will start to down-regulate, resulting in fewer receptors of dopamine in the brain.

As a result, the next time that an individual eats a sugary food the effect it has in the brain is no longer as intense as it was the first time it was eaten. Therefore, the person must eat more of these sugary foods in order to experience that same level of “pleasure”.

Studies show that the effect of these sugary foods on the brain is similar to other addictive substances such as nicotine and cocaine. This explains why sugary foods causes chemical reactions in the brain that can cause intense and hard-to-resist cravings in a person.

How Sugar Affects the Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor

Research shows that frequent consumption of large amounts of sugary foods, specifically those that contain “added sugar” (refined sugar white or brown) can lead to reduced production of BDNF.

BDNF or Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor is a chemical in the brain that plays a crucial role in the development of neurons and brain tissues that are responsible for forming new memories.

Without BDNF, an individual will have increased difficulty storing memories and learning new things. Low levels of BDNF are commonly found among people who have impaired glucose metabolism, particularly those who have been diagnosed with diabetes.

If a person continues to consume foods that contain added sugar their BDNF will also continue to decrease, which will contribute to the worsening of insulin resistance.

This means the person will more likely to suffer from type 2 diabetes and other illnesses that are linked to metabolic syndrome. Unfortunately, the destructive cycle of high sugar consumption and lowered levels of BDNF are difficult if not impossible to reverse.

High Blood Sugar Levels Linked to Brain Shrinkage

A study led by Dr. Nicolas Cherbuin of The Australian National University showed that people who have higher blood sugar levels even within the accepted normal range were found to have shrinkage in areas of the brain that are responsible for emotional and memory processing.

Over a four-year period, those with higher blood glucose levels (but still within the ‘normal’ range, not diabetic or pre-diabetic) showed a marked reduction in mass of specific areas of the brain compared to those with lower blood sugar.

Experts say that this finding strongly suggests that high blood sugar levels have adverse effects on the brain even if a person does not have diabetes.

These are just a few of the many studies which show that people are slowly but surely damaging their health through sugar consumption. It is in this light that health advocates are now pushing to put an end to high sugar consumption.

Health groups are encouraging everyone to eat more whole and unprocessed foods and reduce foods with a high sugar content.

Those concerned with their family’s health should do so now, rather than wait for governments to issue warnings or set regulatory policies on sugar consumption and production.

The Sugar Craving Cycle

Take a look at the two diagrams, do you recognise any of these eating habits? If so, like millions of others, you are highly likely to be addicted to sugar just like I was…… see Mr Grumpy, that was me, as regular a clockwork.

Add to that my slowly expanding waistline even though I ate quite healthily, apart from the muffins, biscuits and snickers…. YUM! When we fancy ‘chocolate’ you have to remember most chocolate bars etc actually have very little cocoa in them, the one ingredient they don’t skimp on is…..SUGAR.

At this point, like I was, you may be at a point of denial as it just can’t be the sugar etc. However, according to recent research, sugar is as addictive as cocaine! So don’t feel too bad, after all, you are only human.

Can You Beat Your Sugar Addiction?

How do you get off the blood sugar roller coaster? There are the two camps; cold-turkey, just stop eating the extra goodies (chocolate, biscuits, cakes etc) or the gradual method over a given length of time, give yourself a bit of chance.

As you can imagine, with sugar being so addictive, like any addiction, the cold turkey method is easier said than done and hence, many who try this method fail!

The gradual method or better still programme is far better a very good example of that is the much written and talked about ‘The New 21-Day Sugar Detox Daily Guide‘

This programme holds your hand and takes you day by day through a 21 day sugar detox. The most difficult part for many when attempting a life-changing habit is, what to cook, or what can you eat and what you should avoid.

This very well thought out programme has you covered with 75 different recipes, ranging from ‘sheep pan beef’ to ‘veggie kebabs’ and not forgetting the most difficult ‘what to have for lunch’ when you are at work, it also includes ‘packable lunches’.

Something that is often overlooked with these programmes is preparation, this sugar detox programme included what to do seven days before AND 7 days after. It is nothing unusual for anyone who is trying to adopt to a new way whether is be lifestyle or habit or diet to….. ‘fall of the wagon’. Again, this programme has you covered (I did say it was well thought out), it has a whole chapter dedicated to your mindset and positive thinking, including exercises to work through common pitfalls.

If you are looking to curb your sugar intake or want to overcome the adverse effects on consuming too much refined sugar, what have you got to lose……. being irritable, sugar cravings, ooh, and a few inches of your waistline!

Quote from one of the many happy ex sugar addicts, who followed the 21 day sugar detox programme…

“It not easy breaking the sugar habits, but once you do it, you will feel amazing. Foods that once taste bland or for some gross will have a sweet taste and or will start tasting good. One that shock me that is or has a sweet taste was avocado. Getting off sugar also helped me with inflammation. The list is long on why I was happy I did this program. It reset you body. It  is well worth it.” – Lisa P.

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Answered: Your Most Burning Questions About Benefits of Yoga

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Answered: Your Most Burning Questions About Benefits of Yoga

As they get older and their responsibilities of life get in the way, my gym crazed friends are slow but surely becoming a little less keen at visiting the gym everyday or more! Some seek to exercise at home via video workouts, kettlebell workouts and more recently, as the likes of famous celebrities frequently broadcast with their various poses that almost defy most laws of physics, the numerous Benefits of Yoga is being brought to their attention.

It’s astonishing to think that the benefits of yoga has been enjoyed fоr more thаn 5000 years!

In America alone it is estimated that over 10 million people practise yoga. However, it is common knowledge that yoga has its roots set in the depts of India, with particular reference to a Hindu discipline, aimed аt training thе consciousness fоr а state оf perfect spiritual insight аnd tranquility thаt іѕ achieved thrоugh thе three paths оf: action, knowledge аnd devotion.

Different Types of Yoga

Raja Yoga,

Karma Yoga,

Jnana Yoga,

Bhakti Yoga

аnd Hatha Yoga аrе thе different types оf thе same yoga poses.

The poses аrе known аѕ asanas, breathing exercises known аѕ pranayama, meditation аnd chanting аrе some of thе many techniques that people get familiar wіth when practising yoga.

How Does Yoga Benefit Yоu?

Yoga enhances thе circulation of blood around the blood and hence, it also enhances the oxygenation іn thе body, this helps to keep your blood pressure аt а normal level.

Yoga ensures controlled breathing аnd better fitness. Thіѕ іn turn, ensures а lower respiratory rate. Whеn thе respiratory rate іѕ low, іt indicates thаt thе lungs аrе working with a greater efficiency, this is akin to improved fitness.  Thuѕ, yoga can аlѕо help with respiratory ailments.

Yoga helps slow down pulse rate. A slower pulse rate іѕ indicative оf a healthy functioning heart, as stated above this is the same as improving your levels of fitness. Meaning, your heart іѕ capable оf pumping more blood wіth fewer beats.

Thіѕ іѕ еѕресіаllу beneficial fоr people suffering frоm, оr аrе prone tо hypertension, heart diseases аnd stroke. Whеn nutrients аnd oxygen аrе transported thrоughоut thе body, blood circulation іѕ kept аt а maintained level. Regular practice оf yoga does thаt fоr уоu аnd thuѕ, provides healthier organs, skin аnd brain, which is way better that pounding the treadmill!

People саn nоt оnlу notice thе effects thаt yoga has оn thеіr body, but thеу саn feel thе changes іn thеіr mental health аѕ wеll. Even a relative novice begins to feel calmed аnd less stressed sometimes after thеіr very first-class.

Yoga Stress and Anxiety Reduction

Yoga practises help reduce catecholamines, dopamine, norepinephrine аnd epinephrine thuѕ, lessen thе stress іn оnе’ѕ mind аnd provide calmness аnd tranquility.

Improving concentration аnd mood, аnd reducing depression аrе оthеr ways thrоugh whісh yoga benefits people. In fact, people оf аll age groups. Yoga students wіll always bе wіth thе feedback thаt thеу feel happier аnd аt rest after еvеrу class thеу participate іn.

It has bееn studied thаt people whо go fоr regular yoga classes have lower levels оf cholesterol аnd triglyceride аnd а stronger immune system, thаn thоѕе whо dіd nоt.

In addition to thеѕе, people also noticed а reduction іn thе intensity оf thе symptoms оf asthma, bасk pain, arthritis, insomnia, multiple sclerosis, еtс. Maintaining а balanced metabolic rate, increasing pain tolerance, improving gastrointestinal functions аnd cardiovascular endurance аrе thе оthеr health benefits оf yoga.

Yoga During Pregnancy

Practising yoga during pregnancy is even vouched bу doctors, аѕ іt provides thе best аnd thе most soothing effect оf physical аnd mental exercises tо аn expecting mother.

Thе calming effect whісh yoga has іѕ beneficial fоr bоth thе mother аnd thе child. It аlѕо helps thе expecting mother tо tone thе reproductive organs, pelvis аnd thе rest оf уоur body tо ensure аn easier childbirth.

Nоt оnlу does іt help the expectant mother tо counter thе excruciating pains оf pregnancy, but аlѕо helps hеr wіth а natural childbirth. Thrоugh yoga breathing practices taken uр bу thе mother, thе unborn child саn benefit frоm vital oxygen аnd energy аnd thuѕ, place hіѕ foot into hіѕ world аѕ а healthy аnd happy child. Tо sum uр, yoga during pregnancy puts thе mother іn tune wіth hеr baby!

Now that we have covered the different medical conditions whісh саn bе reduced, treated and in some cases prevented wіth thе help оf various yoga exercises аnd practices. Lеt’s see, whаt thіѕ 5000 year old ancient art have іn store іn physical aspects.

Yoga to Improve Flexibility

  Flexibility, іѕ реrhарѕ, one оf thе most effective аnd desiring gains оf yoga poses. People belonging tо аnу age group, саn improve thеіr flexibility wіth thе help оf а series оf yoga poses known аѕ asanas.

Thеѕе poses deal wіth stiffness, tension, pain аnd fatigue іn thе body, and with a little dedication and practise increase thе range оf motion.

Wіth increased flexibility, pain іn different body joints ѕееms tо wash away аnd thеrе іѕ а feeling оf ease аnd fluidity thrоughоut уоur body.

Power Yoga and Body Strength

Thеn comes strength аnd аll thаnkѕ tо thе involvement оf power yoga. Thіѕ style оf yoga involves more vigorous exercises thаn thе traditional Yoga styles аnd іt tremendously helps іn toning thе muscles. Hоwеvеr, even thе traditional styles help іn improving thе muscle strength. Athletes always need tо bе оn thеіr toes, whеn іt comes tо strength, endurance аnd agility аnd yoga has just thе right platform fоr ѕuсh people.

Whеn flexibility аnd strength аrе maintained, body posture comes оn naturally. Thіѕ іѕ evident іn people whо practice yoga. Thеу аrе always seen standing оr sitting tall аnd straight аnd nеvеr slouching оr slumping. Nоt оnlу fоr young people, but thіѕ іѕ true even fоr elderly people whо аrе yoga students.

Anti-Aging, detox and othеr benefits уоu саn enjoy frоm yoga…

1. Delayed aging process bу effective detoxification оf thе body.  2. Decreased fatigue аnd increased levels оf energy fоr most part оf thе day. 3. Better metabolism аnd maintenance оf a healthy weight. 4. Improved sleep аnd more control оn body аnd mind. 5. Treating ADHD (Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). 6. Helps one tо bе more aware оf hіѕ/hеr body аnd develop greater self-confidence. 7.Proving better control оn breathing, increases relaxation аnd self-confidence, yoga аlѕо does а great deal іn enhancing thе libido aspects іn people

Thе varied advantages оf yoga explained in simple black аnd white.

Thе findings of the benefits of yoga commented on here wеrе observed bу experts аnd bу thоѕе whо have inculcated thіѕ ancient art іnto thеіr lives.

Sо, make thіѕ healing art а part оf уоur life аnd enjoy living each day healthily аnd happily!

Can one marvellous little yoga tip really boost your metabolism? Yes, it can…. if you avoid the 3 common mistakes shared in this video.

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5 Natural Skincare Remedies to Brighten Your Skin

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5 Natural Skincare Remedies to Brighten Your Skin

Caring for your skin properly is incredibly important as there are many factors in daily life that can negatively impact it, such as pollution, makeup, eating unhealthy foods, stress, and more.

These variables can cause many side effects, including acne, dryness, red marks, and even wrinkles, and knowing how to take care of your skin can eliminate these results and leave your skin feeling smooth and looking bright and healthy.

There are many solutions that can improve the condition of your skin, and here are five natural skincare routines to brighten it for a flawless and healthy look for the long run.

Lemon Juice

The acidic properties of lemon juice can do wonders for your skin. The acidity helps to cleanse the pores, exfoliating the skin, helping to rid it of pimples and blackheads and preventing them from popping up as frequently in the future. The juice is also packed with antioxidants and vitamins that help to rid the skin or red spots and dark spots, resulting in an overall brighter complexion

Lemon juice can be applied directly to the skin using a cloth or cotton ball. Be cautious when using the pure juice because the high acidity can irritate skin. For less potent solutions, mix the lemon juice with some water or make a mask with honey, turmeric, milk, specialized oils, or other ingredients. Leave the mask on for 15 to 30 minutes, then rinse it off.

Here’s another lemon juice skincare recipe:

Squeeze ½ a lemon into a bowl.

Add two tablespoons of honey.

Mix it with aspoon until it becomes liquid in consistency.

Apply all over your face.

Leave off the eye area.

Lemon and honey can be said as the superfood for the skin.

Leave this mask for 15-20 minutes and rinse off. …

Moisturize your skin.

Green Tea

Green tea has many common health benefits, such as aiding in weight loss, strengthening hair, increasing energy levels, and more, but it can also help you achieve healthy skin. The antioxidants in green tea help rid the pores of bacteria, decreasing inflammation, acne, and symptoms of conditions like rosacea. It also removes dead skin cells and promotes healthier cells, helping them grow and heal more effectively, leading to smooth and younger-looking skin.

Soaked green tea bags can be applied directly to dark spots, but there are also many homemade options that can serve as simple face masks. Some common ingredients that can be used to make a mask include water, oils, aloe, turmeric, sugar, banana, and more, all of which can be blended with green tea leaves to maximize benefits.

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is most commonly used to soothe the skin after a sunburn, but it also has many other benefits and can help naturally brighten your skin. Aloe can reduce hyperpigmentation, or dark spots, on the face and other parts of the body with its moisturizing and purifying qualities. The enzymes, vitamins, acids, and other properties in the aloe plant’s gel help fight skin infection and can reduce redness and inflammation.

Aloe in its original form comes in a gel substance from the aloe plant. Aloe vera can be found in various lotions, chap sticks, masks, and other products, but the gel can be applied to any part of the body directly from the plant if desired.

Epsom Salt

Epsom salt and similar magnesium products can help exfoliate and draw toxins from the skin, leaving it feeling and looking smooth and healthy. It reduces redness and inflammation and has anti-bacterial properties that soothe itchy skin and reduce infections. For those with atopic dermatitis, or eczema, Epsom salt can be particularly helpful in reducing irritation and lessening the redness of the area.

Add one to two cups of the salt to a warm bath and soak in the water. Depending on the condition of your skin, a relaxing bath with Epsom salt can be taken anywhere from one to a few times a week. A small spoonful can also be added to body and face washes for extra exfoliation.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil provides an incredibly effective solution for many skin types due to the wide range of benefits it provides.

This oil has anti-fungal and bacterial properties, strengthens skin, protects against sunburn and harsh weather, reduces redness, and is a great moisturizer.

These many benefits can help relieve the symptoms of various skin conditions, such as the dry, flaky skin associated with psoriasis. Not only does coconut oil protect skin, it also nourishes it below the surface, providing a simple way to achieve a bright and healthy look.

This natural skincare remedy can be used simply by rubbing a small amount onto the face and body. It may leave an oily appearance directly after application, but the oils will be absorbed. Coconut oil can also be added to face masks and combined with natural substances and lotions for a healthy boost for your skin.

Pollutants, skin diseases, and other elements of daily life can take a negative toll on the skin, and taking care of it is important to ensure that it remains healthy and looking young. These natural remedies will leave your skin bright while providing the various health boosts it needs to maintain a wonderful glow.

• Do you know your non-toxic natural additives from your toxic non-natural synthetic chemicals in your skincare products?

• Does ‘organic’ mean your skincare product contains only natural non-toxic non-synthetic chemicals?

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5 Simple Steps to Put the Mediterranean Diet on Your Table

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5 Simple Steps to Put the Mediterranean Diet on Your Table

A huge nutrition study out of Spain was published in 2013, delivering some wonderful health news. The New England Journal of Medicine offered compelling evidence to prove that the Mediterranean Diet delivered an approximately 30% lower chance of cardiovascular diseases, including stroke. Researchers for the Harvard School of Public Health, the Cambridge Health Alliance, the British Medical Journal and others have reported similar findings.

Younger looking and stronger skin, healthy weight loss and improved mental functioning have also been linked to a diet rich in plant foods, vegetables and fruits, the right kinds of fish, good fats and whole grains. These are the basic ingredients the Mediterranean Diet revolves around. So, how do you get the Mediterranean Diet on your team? Put the following 5 simple steps in practice, and your brain, heart and entire body will begin feeling and looking healthy and fit.

Don’t be afraid of fat.

The key here is in knowing what fats are good for you, and which are bad. Saturated and trans fats? Very bad, and found in way too many processed foods. They are unhealthy for your heart, and lead to obesity and other health problems. Nuts, extra virgin olive oil, sunflower seeds and avocados are “good fats”. Start swapping these out immediately.

Your mother was right. Eat your veggies!

The heart-healthy and brain-strengthening Mediterranean Diet includes whole grains, whole foods, good fats, fish, fruits, lean healthy meat on a limited basis and natural, high-fiber foods. And all of these are needed for your body to function properly, and at a high level. But vegetables are the food All-Stars which deserve your biggest focus. Make fresh vegetables the biggest part of every meal.

Eat Mediterranean Diet foods first.

Vegetables, fruits, legumes and whole grains make you feel full faster and longer than processed foods. So during any meal, eat these food items first. You will find yourself feeling sated quickly, eating less “bad foods” and enjoying the health benefits that come with a Mediterranean-style diet.

Eat fish 2 to 3 times a week.

Halibut, salmon, tuna and sardines are exceptionally high in omega-3 fatty acids. They are also low in calories and carbs, high in protein, and the preferred meat of the Mediterranean Diet. They are versatile, can be eaten hot or cold after cooking, and should replace red meat and processed meat in your diet wherever possible.

Video – Boost Memory with Oily Fish

Go big on beans.

Legumes are definitely an important part of the Mediterranean Diet. They are heart healthy, fill you up quickly and keep you feeling full longer, and there are literally dozens of varieties available. You can use beans to make dips, hummus and other pastes, or eat them on their own. Use them to complement vegetables, fruits and whole grain products as an essential part of your healthy Mediterranean Diet plan.

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Spicy Lemon-Pepper Baked Chicken Wings

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Spicy Lemon-Pepper Baked Chicken Wings

 These spicy baked chicken wings are perfect for game day or anytime you need to whip up a casual, yet delicious, appetizer.

Making your own homemade flavored seasonings is easy. However, finding the perfect balance of flavors is more of an art than a science, because individual tastes vary so widely.

The proportions shared here offer a safe starting point. The whole black peppercorns impart a BOLD flavor to this seasoning, so it’s best to start with a small amount and adjust upwards until you find the level of heat you prefer. Once you do, you can create larger batches of this seasoning and store the remaining amounts in an airtight container for several months.

Prep time: 50 minutes (includes drying time for zest which can be done in advance) Cook time: 50 minutes Serves 4

Ingredients:

Lemon-Pepper Seasoning:  

4-5 large organic lemons, zested 1 Tablespoon. kosher salt 1 teaspoon. black peppercorns, crushed

      Chicken Wings: 4 lbs (2kg). chicken wings, tips removed and patted dry 3 Tablespoons. extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

Position oven rack to center position and preheat oven to warm (lowest setting).

2. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

3. To prepare the lemon-pepper seasoning, wash the lemons and pat dry. Remove zest from each lemon with a microplane. While doing so, collect as much of the flavorful yellow outer layer as possible, while avoiding the more bitter white layer below.

4. Spread the zest in a thin layer on the parchment paper and place in the oven. After 20 minutes, remove pan from oven and shake to make sure zest is drying evenly. Return to oven until thoroughly dried, approximately 25-30 minutes.

5. Remove dried lemon zest from the oven and increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C)

6. Add dried lemon zest to spice grinder or food processor along with salt and black peppercorns. Grind ingredients until desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust ratio of salt and pepper as desired.

7. In a large bowl, combine chicken wings with olive oil and 1 – 2 tablespoons of lemon-pepper seasoning and toss until evenly coated.

8. Arrange seasoned chicken wings in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Do not overcrowd. Place baking sheet on center rack of preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.

9. Remove baking sheet from oven and turn each wing to ensure they cook evenly on all sides. Return to oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until wings are browned and crispy.

10. Remove from oven and serve immediately with sliced celery and blue cheese or ranch dressing, if desired.

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How You Can Promote Healthy Anti Aging with These 6 Diet Tips

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How You Can Promote Healthy Anti Aging with These 6 Diet Tips

There is no fountain of youth and no age reversing pill or serum but there can be a mountain of health. You might be surprised at where this mountain is.

Your refrigerator may hold the key to anti aging healthily, and all it takes are a few tweaks to ensure a great golden age.

Kick Out Inflammation

Some foods containing high fat and trans fats can cause inflammation in the body. According to Web M.D., inflammation can cause a whole host of age-related disease. One of the most obvious effects of inflammation can be seen right on your face. Inflammation causes a breakdown of collagen in the skin and causes wrinkles. Kick out trans-fat, high salt foods to limit the inflammatory response in the body.

Eat More Plants

The American Institute for Cancer Research suggests that aging adults focus on a more plant-based diet so that they get more antioxidants and phytochemicals in their diets. Both of these elements have been shown to fight cancer, inflammation, and reduce the risks of heart disease and stroke. With a list of benefits like that, we should all focus on a plant based diet.

Eat Less Meat

While it may not be possible for you to go completely meatless, you can choose to eat less meat. When you do choose meats, the American Institute for Cancer Research recommends that you choose meats high in omega-3 fatty acids and lean proteins. Swapping regular beef for grass fed beef or venison and eating more cold-water fish will give you all the benefits of increased omega-3 fatty acids.

Calories More Nutrients

As you age, your calorie needs decrease while your nutritional needs increase. This means you need to start focusing on nutritionally dense foods that are low in calories like fruits and vegetables. The European Partnership for Improving Health, Equity and Wellbeing discusses the importance of finding good nutritionally dense foods that also fit into the fixed budgets many people face as they age. Making small changes and swapping a processed snack for a fresh snack can make the adjustment a little easier.

Moderate Alcohol

Australia’s Government website on Aging recommends that aging populations moderate their alcohol consumption. Alcohol can affect everyone differently and can severely interact with many medications. If you are on medications and plan to drink alcohol, you should discuss this with your physician. If you can safely consume alcohol without any risk of drug interaction, then you should do so with limits. Ask your doctor.

Drink Water, Always 

Staying hydrated is important at any age. Proper hydration allows your body to perform all of its vital functions. Many digestive processes rely on having a good hydration level. Signs of dehydration can include dizziness and confusion. Needless to say, drinking enough water is paramount to good health.

How does this change as you age? After age 50, The Summit Medical Group reports that the body’s response to dehydration is weaker. When you were 25 and spent a day in the garden, your body would respond with an extreme thirst to let you know you needed to replace the lost fluid. After age 50, this may not happen.

A simple tweak to make sure you don’t suffer the effects of dehydration is to drink water, even when you’re not thirsty. Keeping a glass of water with you to sip on when you are relaxing is a good way to remind yourself that you need to rehydrate, even if your body is no longer sending you the right signals.

There is no need for a drastic, over the top change in your life once you reach your silver or golden years. The truth is lifestyle diseases that stem from unhealthy diets account for more deaths in the US than any other cause of death, namely, heart disease, cancer, and stroke.

Small changes, however, can make a big difference in your quality of life. Enjoying your retirement will be much easier if you have a healthy body that is fuelled by the right foods. What changes have you made since entering your golden years?

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4 Ways to Increase Your Wealth By the Way You Think

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4 Ways to Increase Your Wealth By the Way You Think

The phrase ‘money goes to money’ may seem to be true, but think again at how many people e.g lottery winners, have it all and then lose it all?…….. Is it the way they think or is it something else?

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to make everything they touch turn into gold? Rarely is it because of luck (unless you are a lottery winner). In fact, many things play a role in achieving wealth, confidence, and good decision making and choices, for example.

However, a big part of wealth creation is HOW you think about things. Positive thinking plays a huge part, but there are some specific beliefs that are necessary.

Here are some ideas of how you can increase your wealth simply by the way you think:

1. You have to believe that you can get wealthy

It is not enough just to hope you get rich. You really need to believe it before it can happen. If you have doubts or negative thoughts, you are telling your subconscious mind that you cannot do it, and that is what it perceives to be true. In other words, you create your reality from your thoughts. Therefore, you have to have the mindset that you can make it happen.

  2. You have to be willing to do what it takes

Motivation plays a huge role in all areas of your life, such as weight loss or studying for exams in order to get good grades. It is the same thing with becoming wealthy. If you are only hoping that it is going to happen, but you are not motivated to take the necessary steps or actions, it is going to be very difficult to accomplish. Instead, you need to believe that when you take action, you can make it happen.

3. You have to believe that you have something of value to offer the world

If you have negative thoughts such as nobody will listen to you, or that nobody will be interested in what you are proposing or have to offer, you are setting yourself up for failure. You need to have confidence and belief in that you have something to offer that can make a positive change in the lives of others. When you can provide a solution that other people need or are looking for, the money will follow.

4. You have to believe that having wealth is not evil

If you have been raised being told that ìmoney is the root of all evil, then this is what has been programmed into your subconscious mind. You may have been told that rich people are greedy, selfish people, when this is not true in the majority of cases. Consider Bill Gates and Warren Buffet, two billionaires who have formed The Giving Pledge. They encourage millionaires and billionaires, like themselves, to give away their wealth to philanthropic causes. If it were not for these people, there would be many charities without the funds to do their work.

In fact, the truth is actually that ìthe love of money is the root of all evil.î When you love money so much that you are willing to do anything to get it, including setting up schemes that steal and defraud others, this is the problem.

As you can see, there is a big difference between the two sayings above. When you realize this, you will open your eyes to a new world of opportunity.

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