The number of obese children worldwide is expected to reach 250 million by 2030, and everyone knows how difficult it can be to get kids to eat healthy food, especially if they’re picky eaters. Because of that, little tricks like these can come in very handy.
A research team from the UK discovered that 46% of children refuse to eat vegetables. Moreover, 75% of surveyed parents expressed concerns over their kids’ nutrition. It’s quite understandable that we want to give our children all the vitamins they need to grow strong and healthy. The only obstacle is that some kids constantly act up about eating fruits and vegetables, but have no fear, there might be a solution.
Imagine being born old and getting younger for the rest of your life. Well, we’ve seen this movie before, haven’t we? Benjamin Button taught us some valuable lessons. As we get older, our body changes. Our habits, our likes and dislikes, our emotional intelligence, all of this changes with time. But what exactly is aging? And how come every living being on the planet is subject to it?
Funny thing: the state of our environment seems to encourage different kinds of behavior. Keeping your table tidy can promote healthy eating and generosity while maintaining a picturesque mess can boost creative thinking. No matter what your choice is for today, you can always delegate tidying up to this tiny helper.Also, don’t forget to check out our bonus section, where we compiled all kinds of portable devices for easy cleaning.
Everyone has heard about the importance of healthy eating. For some it’s a physiological necessity, for others it’s a lifestyle. Many people prefer to buy products that are considered “healthy.” However, it’s not quite clear if these goods are truly affecting our health positively or whether it is another marketing trick.
When we decide to start eating healthy, salt is often one of the first things we want to banish from our diet once and for all. While it is true that eating too much salt is harmful to your health, not getting enough sodium on a daily basis can also affect your overall wellbeing. Sodium is an essential electrolyte that is responsible for keeping fluid within the cells of your body, and cutting it out of your diet completely might not be the best choice for the health and beauty of your skin.
Being a parent is something you learn from the moment you hold your baby in your arms, and unfortunately there is no book that explains how to do it, so it is normal that, basically, everyone does whatever they can. In that learning adventure, there may be attitudes and things we do as parents that we think are beneficial for our children, but in reality, they have negative undertones.
Sugar is often the first thing we want to banish from our diet when we start eating healthy. But there are actually good sugars, such as sugarcane or those found in fruits and vegetables that can benefit your health and your looks. When consumed in moderation, good sugars can satisfy your sweet tooth, calm your nerves, and may even keep you from gaining weight.
There’s no doubt that being born into a royal family has its perks. However, with such a title comes great responsibility and some strict rules that must be followed regardless of age. We know that little royals are kids after all, but some of the guidelines they have to follow remind us of how their upbringing is worlds apart from our own childhood.
Life is full of cool events, and sometimes they’re so impressive, the situation causes a storm of emotions. And you can’t express them with just one word. Therefore, you have to describe the whole picture of events or come up with a definition yourself.
Within the last decades, parents have started to spend more time with their kids. This means that modern mothers and fathers approach the question of their child’s upbringing more responsibly and this fact makes psychologists and teachers happy. But even the most responsible parent is not completely protected from mistakes. For example, using random and not-well-thought-out phrases can affect a kid’s mental well-being.
At times, you might think it’s impossible to get that shredded 6-pack, even though you’ve been doing ab exercises for ages. But there’s no reason to get desperate. People who already have that perfect look often say that “abs are made in the kitchen.” And it seems like this curious phrase might be the secret to success.
Edible gardens have become a trendy thing to do in recent years, and because you don’t need a large amount of land to grow your own vegetables, this hobby has spread throughout the world. In many cities home rooftops have been converted into small-scale fruit and vegetable orchards. It seems that this initiative is appealing to everyone, and clearly celebrities were no exception. Actors like Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, and Natalie Portman, among others, have shared pictures of their crops on their social media, but for some it goes beyond a regular hobby. Jack Gyllenhaal is one activist who is eager to share his passion for sustainable food.
Parents wish their children only the best but sometimes, they unintentionally hurt them with their love and overprotection. They might send mixed signals, ignore their children’s opinions, or break the rules they’ve set themselves. And even if the adults mean well, such actions can make kids feel confused and unsure of how they should act in the world.
Spending sleepless nights by her crib, comforting her whenever she’s feeling low, and supporting her in whatever she’s up to — there are a lot of things that a loving mother does for her little princess. One of the most important missions a girl’s mom has is teaching her daughter meaningful life lessons that can help her become a stronger and happier adult.
You are in a store and your kid starts having a meltdown because they want a chocolate bar and a toy. The words, “Stop crying” aren’t helping and you don’t want to waste your money. This kind of situation has probably happened to everyone who has children, but there is always a solution.
Eating healthy is just a matter of awareness. Unfortunately, the food industry has made it harder sometimes to actually know what is healthy and what is not, by placing misleading advertisements and labels on what is actually junk food.
When we become parents ourselves, we realize our own parents might have had more sense than we usually give them credit for (and they probably realized the same thing about your grandparents!) Even today, we can admit that a lot of the words of wisdom families of the past used to live by... are actually pretty good advice.
You’re doing your best to repay your debts and start saving money but what if nothing comes of it? Perhaps it’s time to reconsider your attitude toward spending! Incidentally, all the people who have achieved genuine success in business project and investments and who have earned billions of dollars are very pragmatic about their purchases!
Did you know that Japanese women have been holding the world record for longevity for more than 25 years? They do not get old and amaze the world with their ideal physical shape. It is no wonder since exercising (supported by healthy eating) is one of the great secrets of perfection in Japanese culture.
Many children start eating foods that contain a lot of sugar at a very young age. This causes a child’s taste buds to reduce their sensitivity, so normal food doesn’t seem appealing anymore. There are also foods that children shouldn’t eat because of the physiological characteristics of their body.
Most people these days are aware of the importance of eating healthy. However, not everyone knows that the cookware used to make the food is almost as important as the food itself. Even the healthiest diet can result in health complications if your cookware is toxic.
Weight loss has become the chief concern of most of today’s population. It’s a fad now to try different exercise regimens and various kinds of diets. However, there isn’t much reality in what’s believed to be true about these weight loss tricks. A few sachets of tea or saying goodbye to your favorite food may not be all that you need.
According to the World Health Organization, the number of people suffering from obesity has tripled in the past 40+ years. In 2016, there were more than 1.9 billion adults that were overweight. It is no wonder that more and more people are starting to pay attention to their diet. Of course, not everyone has to have a strict diet, sometimes it’s enough to just use a few tricks that will keep you from overeating.
Just 10 years ago we were completely fine with simple phones and we wrote people real letters on paper. Nowadays, we have lots of apps, a digital wallet, and a camera on our smartphones. Nevertheless, scientists and engineers don’t stop working hard in order to surprise us with their latest inventions. Some of them are already a part of our everyday life, and some just exist as projects for the moment.
In a study conducted on middle-aged couples, it's shown that they are heavily influenced by each other either for better or for worse. One's strong determination and fitness goals play a strong role in motivating the other. When one person is choosing to eat healthy, the other automatically falls into a similar routine.
