Woodpecker Have 200 Species

Woodpecker is in actuality mind-blowing bird; there are approximately 200 classes of woodpecker live in the jungle and woodlands worldwide. Woodpeckers are found on every continent with the exception of the Polar Regions, Australia and Madagascar. The smallest kind of woodpecker is the Bar-breasted Pickled that only grows to 8cm in height. The Gray Salty woodpecker from south East Asia is the largest breathing woodpecker in the world with some of these woodpecker individuals growing to nearly 60 cm tall. The woodpecker has a distinctive long beak, which the woodpecker uses to make holes in trees. The woodpecker does this in order to dig out the grubs living under the bark. The average woodpecker is able to peck up to 20 pecks per second! The woodpecker is only able to peck so much and move its head so quickly without getting a headache due to the air pockets that help to cushion the woodpecker�s brain. Here i collected different woodpecker images.

 

Cucumber

1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C,Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber.
Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.

3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.

4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin And your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber React with the aluminium to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.

5 Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool?
Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!

6.. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!

7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been Used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick Meals to thwart off starvation.

8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don’t have Enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its Chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also Repels water.

9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!

10. Stressed out and don’t have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, Creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new Mothers and college students during final exams.

11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don’t have gum or mints? Take a
Slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds To eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth Responsible for causing bad breath.

12. Looking for a ‘green’ way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a Slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove Years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won’t leave streaks and won’t harm You fingers or fingernails while you clean.

13. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly Use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids Have used to decorate the walls!!

Are you eating right?

Size zero, fad diets and food supplements are some of the terms frequented by most teens today. Teenage is the time one requires more nutrition as the body is subjected to a lot of changes. But are teens aware of this? Snacking on junk, skipping meals and ignoring exercise will not only let you lose your shape, but your health as well.

Nutritionist Ashwini Sukumar, engages in a conversation with Vaishnavi Venkataraman, educating teens on tips to cut down those extra pounds with no crash diets.
 
Why is a diet important?

Teenage is a period when most of them would want to experiment. Be it clothes or food, teens prefer innovative stuff rather than the traditional ones. Adding to this, a nutritious diet is most essential during teenage.

Can diet have an impact on students’ performance?

Of course yes! Diet plays a vital role in any students’ academics. Children who do not skip their morning breakfast are proved to perform better than those who miss breakfast. Also, a diet that lacks micronutrients will tend to have an impact on the immune system, leading to less immunity.

Youngsters are too focused on losing weight. How healthy is this?

Size zero and staying thin are all mere results of media and peer pressure. There is a lot of misconception as far as diet and fitness are concerned. Teens take the wrong route to cut down their extra flab. Fad diets, weight loss supplements and other such dangerous tricks will only add on to unwanted health issues. These factors also become culprits for abnormal hormonal changes, especially among girls. The best way to stay fit is by exercising on a regular basis. But, unfortunately most of them fail to realize this!

What is the dietary requirement for teens?

Typically teenage is a very crucial period. This is when the body needs more nutrients. An ideal day for any teen should start off with a glass of water in the morning. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and must contain all the vitamins. Fruits and milk are vital. Lunch could be Roti, rice, dhal and salads. The idea that rice must be completely knocked off the plate to stay in shape is a myth. Eating the right quantity can never does harm. Dinner could be Roti and vegetables. Preferably ending the day with a glass of warm milk is the best bet.

Junk food is of course tasty and all of us would love to binge on it. What’s the limit?

Restaurant eating habit starts off an early age. However, this it’s the peak during teenage. The rich pastas and pizzas, steaming hot samosas and chats are the top favourites for any college student. But yes, there is a limit to this too! Junk food is advisable only once a week, that too in a restricted quantity. The best option is to replace junk with a healthy bowl of fruit salad, nuts or a good milk shake.

We have heard of potato diets, liquid diets and many such – Do they work? What are the downsides?

All of the above mentioned food items fall under the category of fad diet. Most of us are under the impression that a diet containing solely fruits or vegetables is the best way to shell out those extra calories. But how long! Our body needs a specific amount of nutrition to generate energy for our daily chores and therefore the metabolism oscillates and switches back to the previous composition. These diets only drink up the water in the body. The fat percentage stays the same. However, if you’re looking at cleansing or detoxifying your system, then you can resort to such diets once a month.

Going to the gym may not be possible during exam time, is there an alternative to make up for it?

The most important aspect of staying fit is exercising. Pricy gyms and fitness centers might suit office goers and others who lead a sedentary lifestyle. If you are a student, then try and make your exercise more fun. Join a class you like. Dance, swimming and aerobics are interesting and lets you stay fit as well. However, if you are obese, you do need more cardio exercise.

What are your top five tricks for a perfect body?

Fall within the ideal body weight.
Ensure you do not have a fat percentage that exceeds 20 – 25 % for women and 12-15 % for men
Wear clothes that suit your skeletal frame work so that you look slim
Indulge at least in one hour of physical activity everyday
Eat a healthy diet. Never starve

What are the nutrients and food groups that are important for teenagers?

Proteins and vitamins are a primary requirement for teenage girls and boys. Carbohydrate intake depends a lot on your daily activities. If your job demands you be on the run the whole day, more carbohydrates will generate the required energy. About 500-600 ml of milk and milk products is a must for calcium requirements.

What is the permitted amount of calorie intake for teens?

Teenage girls can take up to 2,200 calories per day, while boys can go up to 2700. However, the calorie can vary as it largely depends on the individual’s daily schedule, exercise, diet and the body metabolism.

This is heaven..........................................

Heavenly Regret

This old man and old woman (husband and wife) die and go to heaven. There, St. Peter gives them the grand tour of their new home. It’s a HUGE mansion with a limo driver, gardener, etc.
The old man exclaims, “That’s ours?”
St. Peter says “Yes, it is yours, forever and ever.”

The old man is a little suspicious and says, “How much is the rent?”
St. Peter says, “It is free. After all, this is heaven.”

Across the street is an expansive golf course with beautifully manicured lawn, interesting layout, and fun golf carts.
St. Peter says, “You can play here whenever you want.”
The old man says, “What are the green fees?”
St. Peter replies, “None. After all, this is heaven.”

The old man is very impressed. They go inside the house and on the dining room table is a gigantic feast with roasted meats, desserts, fine wine and all the fixings.
The old man says, “How many calories?”
St. Peter says, “None. After all, this is heaven.”

The old man gets a look on his face like he suddenly understands what heaven is all about.
Then the old man suddenly turns and slaps the old woman, yelling, “You stupid woman! If it weren’t for your damn bran muffins and tofu and other health food, not to mention making me give up booze and cigarettes and take exercise every day, we could have been here YEARS ago!”

INSTANT NOODLES
Please note that Institute Jantung Negara (national Heart Institutio) has recommended Malaysians not to over eat instant noodles as heart disease is mainly caused by the seasoning powder. If you can’t do without it, reduce the powder by half and don’t drink the soup after you finish the noodle.
‘CORRECT WAY OF COOKING NOODLES‘The correct way to cook instant noodles without harming our bodies and health:


Normally, how we cook the instant noodles is to put the noodles into a pot with water, throw in the powder and let it cook for around 3 minutes and then it’s ready to eat.This is the WRONG method of cooking the instant noodles. By doing this, when we actually boil the ingredients in the powder, normally with MSG, it will change the molecular structure of the MSG, causing it to be toxic.
The other thing that you may or may not realize is that, the noodles are coated with wax and it will take around 4 to 5 days for the body to excrete the wax after you have eaten the noodles.

CORRECT METHOD:

1. Boil the noodles in a pot of water.
2. Once the noodles are cooked, take out the noodles, and throw away the water which contains wax.
3. Boil another pot of water, add the cooked noodles into the hot boiling water and then turn off the stove.
4. Only at this stage when the stove is off, and while the water is very hot, add the flavouring powder into the water, to make noodle soup.
5. However, if you need dry noodles, remove the noodles and add the flavouring powder and toss it to get dry noodles.

Dietician’s Note:

If you buy plain hakka noodles which you make, you initially need to boil in water and discard the water. This will soften the noodles but to prevent it from sticking we need to add a tbsp of oil and also the noodles are deep fried partially to make them crunchy and then dusted with flour to prevent them from sticking while boiling. Hence when you buy the noodles they are already made unhealthy and this is the type we use to make stir fry noodles and the regular Maggi too is made the same way, plus they add MSG / Ajinomoto and other chemical preservatives. A large number of patients with ages ranging from 18-24 years
are ending up with pancreatitis either as a swelling or infection of the pancreas
due to regular consumption of instant noodles…
If the frequency is more than 3 times a week, then it is very hazardous…

Please share this info and help save a life