Never Slice a Watermelon the 'Normal' Way Again

You know the trick to evenly chopping an onion, which calls for carefully slicing it in different directions? Slightly tweaked, the technique works wonderfully with watermelon, too. It results in long watermelon “pops” rather than the thick, nostalgia-inducing wedges to which we’re accustomed. (Those are satisfying to chomp into, sure, but they can be messy affairs.) The video above schools you about how it’s done. Eat ‘em as they are, or dress the pops in honey, lime juice, salt, pepper, and (if you’re feeling saucy) a dash of schnapps. This nifty trick makes watermelon—which is chock-full of vitamins A, C, and potassium—even easier to scarf down, and that’s huge: The value getting your five servings of fruits and veggies a day has never been more certain. So go forth and slice! Watermelon pops for all! [via Laughing Squid]

Getting the best solution for Oily skin care

It is not complete to discuss the topic  oily skin care without first understanding  the cause behind oily skin.Oily skin is caused by excessive secretion of sebum (an oily substance that is naturally produced by skin).As the saying goes, excess of everything is bad, it is also true that excess of this excess Sebun secretion is also bad to the body.  This  leads to clogging of skin pores, which results to accumulation of dead cells that causes formation of pimples/acne.. So, ‘oily skin care’ is as important as the ‘skin care’ for other types of skin.

Basically, the aim of ‘oily skin care’is to remove excessive sebum or oil from the skin. However, oily skin care  should  be done without it leading  to complete removal of oil in the skin.

'Oily Skin care' start with the use of a cleanser but not all cleanser works. The ideal cleanser to use must contain salicylic acid i.e a beta-hydroxy acid that retards the rate of sebum production. Cleansing should be performed at least twice daily and even more during hot and humid conditions.

One has to be careful in selecting suitable "oily skin care" products for their skin as some of these products oil-free. Check the ingredients of the product before you purchase it. Some products may be marked as ‘suitable for all skin types’, instead of ‘oily skin care product’. ‘Oily skin care’ is also dependent on the degree of oiliness, if you aren’t too oily, so some of these ‘suitable for all’- type of products might be work for you too.

In the case of extremely oily skin, only oily skin care products are suitable. Your oily skin care routine can include an alcohol based toner (for an extremely oily skin). This can be the second step in your oily skin care routine i.e. just after cleansing. But be careful as excessive toning can harm your skin!

In addition, your oily skin care routine can include a mild moisturiser. Again, the degree of oiliness of your skin will determine whether you need to include this in your oily skin care routine. If you do decide to include a moisturiser, be sure to use one that is oil-free, wax-free and lipid-free.

You can also use a clay mask (say once a week) as an oily skin care measure.

As far as getting the real oily skin products for your oily skin is concern, you will have to try out few ones before you arrive at the one that is best suitable for your skin.


In absence of desired result, consult a good dermatologist for advice. He could prescribe stronger oily skin care products like vitamin A creams, retinoids, sulphur creams etc , which can help counter the problems of oily skin.

Healthy Eating During Pregnancy

A good and healthy well balanced diet is the best thing you do for yourself and your baby.  So that you'll only need to make a few adjustments during your pregnancy.

Your first trimester
If  it is getting tough  for you to maintain a balanced diet during your first trimester, you can rest assured that your not alone.  Due to nausea or vomiting, several women will eat all of the time and gain a lot of weight in the process. While other women have trouble getting food down and subsequently lose weight. 
 
It is very important that you work on you feeding habit to prevent manutrition or dehydration duing the first trimester

Calories
As a pregnant woman, you need to consume around 300 calories more than usual every day.  The best way to go about doing this is listening to your body when you are hungry.  You should try to eat as many foods as possible from the bottom of the food pyramid.

When it is observed that you gain weight too slow, try eating small meals and slightly increase the fat in your diet. You should always eat when you are hungry, as you are now eating for 2 instead of one.

Calcium
By the second trimester, you'll need around 1,500 milligrams of calcium each day for your bones and
your baby', which is more than a quart of milk. Calcium is something that's missing from many diets.  Along with milk, other great sources for calcium include dairy products, calcium fortified juices, and even calcium tablets.

Fiber
You need lots of Fiber, Fiber can help to prevent constipation, which is common pregnancy problem.  You can find fiber in whole grains, fruits, and even vegetables.  Fiber supplements such as Metamucil and Citrucel are safe to take during pregnancy.

Protein
Except you are a strict vegetarian, your protein intake is not normally a problem for women who eat a healthy diet.

Iron
A lot of women will start their pregnancy off with a bit of iron deficiency.  Good sources of iron include dark leafy green vegetables and meats.  Iron supplements should be avoided, as they can cause internal symptoms such as cramping, constipation,or diarrhea. 

Vitamins
Bearing in mind that it is always a big problem on how you get the majority of the vitamins you need in your daily diet, you may want to discuss prenatal vitamins with your doctor.  Folate is one of the most important, and if you are getting enough of it, you may be able to avoid vitamins all together - just ask your doctor to make sure you are getting the real vitamins that your body needed.
Try  by all means to avoid drug abuse, avoid taking vitamins and other drugs which  are not prescribed by the doctor.

Fast Facts About Potatoes

All over the world, potatoes are the most common vegetable, even being ahead of other well known
vegetables such as lettuce and onions.   Potatoes is cooked in a variety of ways, and they are
included in one out of three meals eaten by almost all everyone.  If prepared in a healthy way, a potato can be an exceptional source of energy and also pack a nutritional punch.

Comparable to oranges, potatoes are very high in vitamin C.The truth is, one medium potato contains 45% of the
vitamin C that's recommended for good health.  Potatoes are also high in fiber and carbohydrates and contain more potassium than a banana.

Potato is naturally low in calories and contains no fat, sodium, or cholesterol.  The skins of the potatoes provide a helpful dose of fiber, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, and several B vitamins.

 Potatoes can be prepared by boiling them, steaming them, or even roasting them.  If it is possible, avoid
 putting potatoes in the refrigerator or freezing them, as cold will turn the potato starch to sugar and cause them to turn dark when they are cooked.

If you want to keep potatoes for future use, keep them in a cool, dark place. Excessive exposure to  light will cause them to turn green.
You can also store them in the basement if you have one, as the basement is the best place to keep potatoes.

Wether mashed or baked potatoes, a potato is something we all know and love.  They provide good  source of nutrition to our body with lots of healthful benefits.  We all eat potatoes, it also very easy to grow our own potatoes for our daily need.  Whether you grow them or buy them,  potato is the one vegetable that we should all eat to provide us good nutrition.