Life is too short to wake up with regrets.
Love the people who treat you right.
Forget about the ones who don't.
Believe everything happens for a reason.

If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.
If it changes your life, let it.
Nobody said life would be easy.
They just promised it would be worth it.

Always be my baby

We were as one 
For a moment in time 
And it seemed everlasting 
That you would always be mine 
Now you want to be here 
So I'll let you fly 
'Cause I know in my heart 
Our love will never die 


You'll always be a part of me 
I'm part of you indefinitely 
Boy don't you know you can't escape me 
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby 
And we'll linger on 
Time can't erase a feeling this strong 
No way you're ever gonna shake me 
Oh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby 





I aint gonna cry 
And I won't beg you to stay 
If you're determined to leave boy 
I will not stand in your way 
But inevitably you'll be back again 
'Cause you know in your heart babe 
Our love will never end 




You'll always be a part of me 
I'm part of you indefinitely 
Boy don't you know you can't escape me 
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby 
And we'll linger on 
Time can't erase a feeling this strong 
No way you're ever gonna shake me 
Oh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby 





I know that you'll be back boy 
When your days and your nights get a little bit colder 
I know that you'll be back baby 
Oh baby believe me it's only a matter of time 




You'll always be a part of me 
I'm part of you indefinitely 
Boy don't you know you can't escape me 
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby 
And we'll linger on 
Time can't erase a feeling this strong 
No way you're ever gonna shake me 
Oh darling, 'cause you'll always be my baby

LOVE me without fear
Trust me without questioning
Need me without demanding
Want me without restrictions
Accept me without change
Desire me without inhibitions

 

 

LOVE me without fear
Trust me without questioning
Need me without demanding
Want me without restrictions
Accept me without change
Desire me without inhibitions

A Simple Guide to Cooling Foods

A Simple Guide to Cooling Foods

Ancient Eastern medicines, specifically both Indian and Chinese cultures which considered the energy of a food qualitatively.
They understood that food which foods is more appealing in summer is more beneficial in summer months due to the cooling properties of the food.
This takes into account both the foods and their preparation techniques appropriate for summer.

Salads

 

We instinctively eat more salads in August than in a cold month, like February. By observation, you must have realized that raw foods and foods which are eaten cold are more cooling than cooked foods.

Vegetables

While our urban lifestyles don't give us need to consider this, foods that grow quickly are usually the ones to be the most cooling.

This includes lettuce, celery, radish, cucumber, summer squash, broccoli, tomatoes, and most leafy vegetables.

On the other hand, slow going vegetables and root vegetables have neutral thermal qualities - there are some vegetables and fruits which are warming, like cabbage, kale, mustard greens, onions, garlic, winter squash, parsnip, leek,
chive, scallion, cherries, and dates.

Color of Food

Generally, green, blue, and purple vegetables and fruits have more cooling properties than red, orange and yellow fruits and vegetables.
For example, the green apple more cooling than a red apple, and green pepper, a more tempting salad ingredient in summers than red peppers.

Oils

 

Soyabean oil is warming - for salads and vegetables, a soybean oil base will render the dish less cooling than dressings with other oils.

Manner of Cooking

Food that is cooked quickly and lightly - preferably steamed will be more cooling than something cooked longer and slowly - which will be warming,

With frying, a quickly stir fried entrée will be more cooling than traditional deep frying, which is considered the most warming of all food preparation techniques.

Herbs and Spices

Cinnamon and dry ginger are warming spices - they are also more appealing in winter, along with cloves, basil, rosemary, parsley and the most warming of all - Cayenne pepper.
Cooling spices include fresh ginger, marjoram, cilantro, lemon balm, peppermint, and white peppercorn, and thus appeal for summer dishes. Kelp and all seaweeds also have have cooling properties.

Beverages

An ice cold drink is more appealing, but isn't easy for the body to assimilate. Alcohol is obviously more warming.

Though coffee is warming, this doesn't hold true for all warm beverages like herbal teas and vegetable broths, which are cooling.
Butter is the only warming food amongst dairy products, which have neutral thermal qualities. However, yogurt is the most cooling dairy product.
Fruit and vegetable juices also have cooling thermal natures.

Meat

While most meat (bird or livestock) will have warming properties, most seafood has cooling properties.

Grains and Legumes

Grains like amaranth, barley, millet, and wheat have cooling properties.
Legumes are easily digested if you've soaked them in water for 12 hours prior to cooking, and tend to be cooling.

Foods for strong bones

No matter how old or young you may be, taking care of your bones is a must.

While most of us take them for granted, thinking they're the strongest and hardest body part, over time bones can deteriorate in quality. Osteoporosis, which is marked by a condition where bones become soft and crack easily, is no longer just a disease of the older generation. More and more youngsters are falling prey to this due to poor eating habits.

Milk
There is reason why your mother told you to drink your glass of milk daily. Milk is a vital source of calcium as well as vitamin D. Research suggests that other dairy products like cheese and ice-cream are also good alternatives but while they contain calcium, most do not have vitamin D. You can always opt for a nonfat variety so that you get all the health benefits.

Nuts and seeds
Don't underestimate your favourite nuts. Those like pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium, which help with calcium metabolism. Other nuts like almonds and pistachios could also be consumed.

Walnuts
Walnuts are full of omega-3 fatty acid, which has numerous benefits. They also contain alphalinoleic acid, which strengthens the bones.

Carrots
These vegetables boast of alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, and betacryptoxanthin. Eat them raw in the form of salad.