7 Dont's After a Meal (7 Larangan Setelah Makan)

1. Don't smoke- Experiment from experts proves that smoking a cigarette after meal is comparable to smoking 10 cigarettes (chances of cancer is higher).
Jangan Merokok - Penelitian dari para ahli membuktikan bahwa merokok sebatang rokok setelah makan sama dengan merokok 10 rokok (kemungkinan terserang kanker lebih besar)

2. Don't eat fruits immediately - Immediately eating fruits after meals will cause stomach to be bloated with air. Therefore take fruit 1-2 hr after meal or 1hr before meal.
Jangan langsung makan buah-buahan - Langsung makan buah-buahan setelah makan akan menyebabkan perut dipenuhi dengan udara. Untuk itu makanlah buah-buahan 1-2 jam setelah makan atau 1 jam sebelum makan

3. Don't drink tea - Because tea leaves contain a high content of acid. This substance will cause the Protein content in the food we consume to be hardened thus difficult to digest.
Jangan minum Teh - karena daun teh mengandung kandungan asam yang tinggi.. kandungan ini akan menyebabkan kandungan protein pada makanan yang telah kita konsumsi sulit untuk dicerna.

4. Don't loosen your belt - Loosening the belt after a meal will easily cause the intestine to be twisted & blocked.
Jangan mengendorkan ikat pinggangmu - Mengendorkan ikat pinggang setelah makan akan menyebabkan usus terbelit dan terblokir.

5. Don't bathe - Bathing will cause the increase of blood flow to the hands, legs & body thus the amount of blood around the stomach will therefore decrease. This will weaken the digestive system in our stomach.
Jangan Mandi - Mandi akan menaikan aliran darah ke tangan, kaki dan badan yang menyebabkan jumlah dara sekitar perut akan terus berkurang. Hal ini akan melemahkan system pencernaan di dalam perut kita.

6. Don't walk about - People always say that after a meal walk a hundred steps and you will live till 99. In actual fact this is not true. Walking will cause the digestive system to be unable to absorb the nutrition from the food we intake.
Jangan Berjalan-jalan - Orang-orang sering mengatakan bahwa berjalan beberapa langkah setelah makan akan memperpanjang umur. Pada kenyataannya hal ini tidaklah benar. Berja lan akan menyebabkan system pencernaan tidak mampu menyerab nutrisi dari makanan yang telah kita makan.

7. Don't sleep immediately - The food we intake will not be able to digest properly. Thus will lead to gastric & infection in our intestine.
Jangan langsung tidur - Makanan yang kita makan tidak dapat dicerna secara baik. Hal ini akan menyebabkan usus mengalami kembung dan peradangan.

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15 Foods You Should Eat Every Week

Here are 15 foods that can boost your energy level and help keep you healthy.

Milk. Just one 8-ounce glass of skim or low-fat milk supplies one-third of your daily requirement for calcium, which is vital to strong bones and teeth. A diet rich in calcium can cut your risk of hypertension, colon cancer, and breast cancer, and possibly ease PMS (in the case of moms). Milk is also a valuable source of vitamin D, vitamin A, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin B12, says Doreen Chin Pratt, R.D., director of nutrition services at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence, R.I.

Bananas. At about 100 calories each, bananas are a good source of fiber and the vitamins B6 and C. They're also loaded with potassium--a mineral that helps regulate blood pressure and is essential to muscle function. Eat one after a workout (when potassium levels are at their lowest), mix into smoothies, or add to your cereal for an all-day energy boost.

Orange juice. A stellar source of vitamin C (just one 8-ounce glass supplies 120 percent of your daily requirement), orange juice is also full of folate--which helps prevent birth defects and colon cancer--as well as potassium. Opting for the calcium-fortified kind can benefit your bones.

Salad. Tossing together a variety of greens (romaine and spinach are rich in vitamin A and folate, while iceberg has fiber), along with tomatoes, carrots, and cucumbers, is a smart way to sneak vegetables into your diet, says Joan Salge Blake, R.D., a clinical assistant professor of nutrition at Boston University.

Studies have shown that getting at least three servings of vegetables a day can reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Just be sure to steer clear of high-calorie dressing!

Peanut butter. It's chock-full of protein, fiber, zinc, and vitamin E. It also contains mostly unsaturated fat, which lowers both total and LDL ("bad") cholesterol. "Peanut butter and jelly on whole-wheat bread with a glass of milk is a perfect meal," says Therese Franzese, R.D., director of nutrition at Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex in New York City. But don't go for the reduced-fat version. "The fat is replaced with sugar, so it has the same calories as the regular stuff," she explains.

Sweet potatoes. These spuds--which are available year-round--should be a staple in your diet, not simply a holiday treat. They're an excellent source of potassium, fiber, and cancer-fighting antioxidants, such as beta carotene and vitamin C.

Salmon. This fish is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower your risk of heart disease. Eating salmon once or twice a week may also boost your immune system. "If you're pregnant or nursing, the fatty acids in salmon help aid fetal and infant brain and nervous-system development," says Andrea Crivelli-Kovach, Ph.D., an assistant professor of nutrition at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. However, the Environmental Protection Agency recommends limiting the amount of freshwater fish you eat that was caught by family and friends to one meal per week because of the mercury it may contain. Also, government agencies recommend that pregnant or nursing women not eat shark, swordfish, king mackerel, or tilefish.

Broccoli. It's low-cal and loaded with vitamins A and C, beta carotene, folate, and fiber--all of which can help reduce your risk of heart disease and certain kinds of cancer. Enjoy it raw or lightly steamed.

Whole-grain cereal. One bowl of fortified cereal typically supplies 10 or more vitamins and minerals, as well as complex carbohydrates (for energy), disease-fighting fiber, and phytochemicals--non-nutrient plant ingredients that help prevent disease. Choose cereals with at least 5 grams of fiber.

Lean red meat. Women, especially those who have given birth within the last two years, are at risk for low iron levels, which can lead to anemia. Red meat is an excellent source of iron that's easily absorbed by the body. Stick with lean cuts--anything with loin or round in the name--for their lower saturated-fat content, and eat no more than one 2- to 3-ounce serving (about the size of your palm) each day.

Vegetable soup. You get a slew of vitamins and minerals when you eat soup loaded with veggies such as carrots, potatoes, and onions. Even better, because it's mostly water (and also contains fiber), soup will fill you up on relatively few calories.

Yogurt. A good source of bone-strengthening calcium (an 8-ounce carton contains about 35 percent of your daily requirement), low-fat or nonfat yogurt also supplies protein and potassium. Choose plain yogurt, since the flavored kinds are often high in sugar, and make sure the label says the brand contains "live and active cultures," since these bacteria have been shown to benefit your gastrointestinal tract and may help prevent yeast infections.

Eggs. They're packed with the protein moms (and dads) need to help build and repair weary muscles. Eggs are also a good source of vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium. Still, because egg yolks are high in cholesterol, moderation is key. "It's fine to have one a day," says author Busch.

Tomato sauce. Tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been shown to help keep arteries clear and reduce your risk of heart disease. Most jarred sauces also contain fiber and vitamins A and C.

Beans. Canned or dried varieties, such as kidney, black, garbanzo, and navy beans, are a low-fat source of protein, iron, and soluble fiber, which can help lower your cholesterol level. "You'll make any meal healthier--from soups and stews to salads and pasta dishes--by adding a can of beans to it," says Blake. However, since canned beans can be high in sodium, rinse them well under cold water or buy the no-salt kind.

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10 Biggest Brain Damaging Habits

1. No Breakfast
People who do not take breakfast are going to have a lower blood sugar level. This leads to an insufficient supply of nutrients to the brain causing brain degeneration.

2. Overeating
It causes hardening of the brain arteries, leading to a decrease in mental power.

3. Smoking
It causes multiple brain shrinkage and may lead to Alzheimer disease.

4. High Sugar consumption
Too much sugar will interrupt the absorption of proteins and nutrients causing malnutrition and may interfere with brain development.

5. Air Pollution
The brain is the largest oxygen consumer in our body. Inhaling polluted air decreases the supply of oxygen to the brain, bringing about a decrease in brain efficiency.

6. Sleep Deprivation
Sleep allows our brain to rest. Long term deprivation from sleep will accelerate the death of brain cells.

7. Head covered while sleeping
Sleeping with the head covered increases the concentration of carbon dioxide and decrease concentration of oxygen that may lead to brain damaging effects.

8. Working your brain during illness
Working hard or studying with sickness may lead to a decrease in effectiveness of the brain as well as damage the brain.

9. Lacking in stimulating thoughts
Thinking is the best way to train our brain, lacking in brain stimulation thoughts may cause brain shrinkage.

10. Talking Rarely
Intellectual conversations will promote the efficiency of the brain.

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Global Warming

Global warming is the increase in the average measured temperature of the Earth's near-surface air and oceans since the mid-twentieth century, and its projected continuation.

The average global air temperature near the Earth's surface increased 0.74 ± 0.18 °C (1.33 ± 0.32 °F) during the hundred years ending in 2005. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concludes "most of the observed increase in globally averaged temperatures since the mid-twentieth century is very likely due to the observed increase in anthropogenic (man-made) greenhouse gas concentrations" via an enhanced greenhouse effect. Natural phenomena such as solar variation combined with volcanoes probably had a small warming effect from pre-industrial times to 1950 and a small cooling effect from 1950 onward.

Terminology

The term "global warming" refers to the warming in recent decades and its projected continuation, and implies a human influence. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) uses the term "climate change" for human-caused change, and "climate variability" for other changes. The term "climate change" recognizes that rising temperatures are not the only effect. The term "anthropogenic global warming" (AGW) is sometimes used when focusing on human-induced changes.(Wikipedia)

Berikut ini adalah beberapa kegiatan kecil yang besar manfaatnya jika kita lakukan untuk mengurangi dampak global warming:

1. Tidak menancapkan stekerlistrik walaupun ketika alat elektronik itu dimatikan = menghemat 40-50% biaya listrik yang harus anda bayarkan tiap bulannya....

Dan berarti pula, mengurangi panas yang timbul dari alat elektronik yang merembet ke pemanasan global.

2. Kantong plastik butuh waktu 1000 tahun untuk terurai di TPA (tempat pembuangan akhir). Sekitar 300 juta buah kantong plastik dibuang tiap tahunnya di Indonesia.

Belum lagi yang dibuang di sungai belakang rumah dan tempat-tempat yang tidak semestinya. Dan 10 kg kertas koran yang siap dijual loakan... itu membutuhkan 1 pohon yang butuh waktu 10 tahun untuk jadi besar. Bayangkan yang terjadi dengan ilegal logging... how many trees has been cutdown for you? Imagine how they make the world hotter?

3. Ketika kamu membeli 1 liter air mineral di supermarket = beli 5 liter air. Tanya kenapa?

Karena di pabrik, untuk mendinginkan botol plastik panas yang baru dicetak, membutuhkan 5 liter air... cck cck cck... Kode botol apa yang aman digunakan sebagai botol air? Lihat tanda di bawah botol, cari nomor 2,3 atau 4.... selain nomor-nomor itu... they're not safe, karena sama aja kamu makan plastik!!!!

4. Tissue yang sudah dipakai itu tidak bisa didaur ulang (recycle)... begitu juga karton-karton yang bekas kena minyak, makanan, kue, minuman... They're only a waste... yang mau tidak mau tanahlah yang harus mendaur ulang.

Perkiraan orang memakai tisue 6 lembar sehari. 2.200 lembar setahun. Berarti kira-kira 44 MILIAR lembarseluruh Indonesia setahun... Kalau kita menghemat 1 lembar saja tiap hari... berarti kita mengurangi sampah kertas sebanyak 7 MILIAR lembar setahn... HEBAT KAN?

5. Be Green on ATM. Kalo di BCA kan ada yang ambil duit ngga pake receipt... atau be smart dong... Transfer lewat Internet banking atau mobile banking....

8 MILIAR kali transaksi di ATM yang mengeluarkan kertas receipt tiap taun adalah salah satu sumber sampah terbesar di dunia.

Kalau selama setahun orang transaksi tidak pakai kertas receipt, itu akan menghemat satu roll besar kertas yang bisa buat melingkari garis equator sampai 15 kali... ccck ccck

6. Minimal punya 2 macam tempat sampah di rumah, membantu mengurangi polusi air, udara dan tanah.

Pisahkan sampah basah (sisa makanan dan masakan, daun, minuman) dan sampah kering ( botol, plastik, kertas, kaca)

Lebih baik lagi untuk memisahkan sampah menurut 4 kelas :

Plastik ( pembungkus makanan, kantong kresek, kantong belanjaan)

Rumah tangga ( tulang ayam, sisa capcay, makanan basi)

Kertas (Pembungkus gorengan, popok bayi, tisue yang sudah dipakai)

Buku bekas catatan, kertas2 tagihan, koran, kertas iklan... disendirikan untuk dijual

Logam (kaleng susu, kaleng makanan) dan kaca.

Hanya butuh waktu 2 bulan untuk menjadikan sampah rumah tangga menjadi kompos yang bisa dipakai lagi untuk pupuk tanaman...

7. Polar Bear/Beruang kutub tidak bisa berenang... tapi karena global warming di Kutub Utara, mereka harus berenang 30 km untuk mencari es tempat berteduh.

Watch DISCOVERY CHANNEL : PLANET EARTH... pasti menangis melihat perjuangan seekor beruang kutub yang akhirnya mati karena kelelahan mencari daratan.

Is that the world you will leave for your children?

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