Great hair maintenance requires essential supplements provided by food and beverages we consume. Proteins and vitamins are the most important part of any diet if we want to provide the maximum for our precious hair. We are busy people, and fast healthy recipes will suit your demands perfectly. Let’s take a look at some universal recipes, which will suit even bodybuilders.



1. Healthy full English breakfast by Gordon Ramsay
A simple and decent recipe by a reasonably famous chef. You will need some olive oil, some black pepper and sea salt for seasoning, eggs and smoked back bacon, some slices of toasted rye bread, some portobello mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes. Preheat your grill, feel a half of a wide, shallow pan and line some baking sheets with foil, which you need to brush with oil. Place the bacon, tomatoes, and mushrooms on the grill for 5 minutes, poach the eggs, then serve as you want to.

In bars and at parties, one popular way to mix drinks today is to use energy drinks as a mixer for alcoholic beverages. This creates a drink that is both alcoholic and caffeinated, which has an odd effect on people. These types of drinks are particularly popular amongst young people, due to the amount of energy that they get from the caffeine to offset the effects of alcohol. However, although plenty more research still needs to be done about the effects of carbonated alcoholic beverages, there are several dangers that come with mixing these two substances that anyone who wishes to partake in them should be aware of...

Energy drinks mask alcohol’s effects

The primary reason that many individuals choose to partake in mixing energy drinks with alcohol is that it largely covers up the negative aspects of drinking. Alcohol is naturally a depressant, and can make its users feel tired and deprived of energy (although its inhibition-lessening effects can make users feel like they have more energy, as well). When you add the amount of caffeine that is found in most popular energy drinks, it can offset the depressant nature of alcohol and give its user more renewed energy. However, just because the effects of alcohol are covered up by the use of energy drinks, they are still there and at work, as caffeine does nothing to actually change the rate that the metabolism works through the alcohol in your body.

Fall is a fantastic time of the year when you can celebrate the local harvest and incorporate some incredible fall-centric flavors into your cuisine. Pumpkin, squash, apples, pears, sweet potatoes—there is so much fresh produce available at this time of the year, and taking advantage of it all may require some strategic meal planning. Here are some fantastic dinner ideas that you can make for your family or for a harvest themed party before the winter months hit.

Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta

Featured fall produce: pumpkin Pasta is an easy go-to meal in many households. Try giving your traditional alfredo some fall flavor by adding some pumpkin to the mix. It’s as simple as combining pumpkin purée with some cream, butter, garlic, and parmesan for a tasty, homemade pumpkin alfredo sauce. Serve it over spaghetti or fettuccine noodles, top with sage (which also peaks in fall), and you’ve got a delicious fall dinner in less than 20 minutes.

Many people love sweet foods. Then there are people who are into spicy cuisines. If you love both and can’t decide what to serve during your wedding, why not have both instead? That way, you can satisfy your cravings and please your guests. Who doesn’t love a little kick of heat in their sweet treats? Besides, you don’t have to go all out spicy and sweet; you can have a couple of dishes where the spiciness is toned down for those who have a weak tolerance for spicy food. With that being said, here are # foods that will make every sweet and spicy food lover go for the third or even fourth helping:



Sweet and Spicy Stir Fried Chicken
Need a spicy twist of the usual sweet and sour chicken? Skip the sourness and go for a sweet and spicy chicken! All you need to do is to lightly sprinkle some salt and pepper on boneless chicken strips before heating some oil in a skillet. Let the chicken brown and while waiting, you can do the sauce. Mix brown sugar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and hot sauce in a bowl then pour it onto the chicken. Leave the pan uncovered and let the dish simmer for eight to ten minutes or until the sauce thickens. Take the chicken off the heat then quickly sauté your choice of mixed vegetables with butter. Serve the chicken with the sautéed vegetables before garnishing the meat with sesame seeds.

Planning ahead for an emergency or a time in need will allow you to have enough resources to last through a period of time when they may otherwise be unavailable. By planting enough storage crops to last for at least a few months, you can have a stockpile to feed your family. Start preparing your food storage by researching the most fertile crops to be grown in your specific area. It is important to choose the right seed, and be sure to devote a section of land to your crops that will help sustain them before they are preserved for food storage. Here are 15 crops that keep well in food storage.



Carrots
Carrots can survive in the ground through a period of light frost, but it is important to dig them out prior to the ground completely freezing for longer storage potential. Carrots can last for up to 6 months when stored between 32-35 degrees Fahrenheit and 90% humidity.

Try out these smoothies for a tasty and health-improving experience!



Smoothies are both health-promoting and tasty. They can be ingested as a breakfast, lunch, and even a late dinner. Smoothies are also a great source of many vitamins and elements crucial for the beauty of your skin and hair. Make sure to add some of these to your weekly diet as soon as possible!

If you’ve spent any time in the baking aisle picking out chocolate for your next baking endeavor, chances are you encountered a confusing variety of chocolate-related terms. What's the difference between cocoa and cacao, or bittersweet and semisweet chocolate? Here is a brief guide to some of the most commonly misunderstood chocolate terms.



Cocoa Bean Terms

First, there are a few key cocoa bean terms you need to understand.

This summer has been hotter than ever, with record breaking temperatures in the 100’s for many places across the nation. Beat the summer heat with the following delicious (and healthy) foods.



Lemonade
Homemade lemonade — especially infused lemonade — is a refreshing treat during the hot summer months. Mix together ½ cup agave nectar, 2 cups cold water, and 1 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice into a pitcher and add a sprig or two of your favorite herb. Basil, rosemary, and mint are popular favorites. This blog suggests that you should grow your own herbs, and gives a few tips on how to do so.

The legs are often affected by poor blood circulation. You can easily figure out that this is the case in the event that there is skin color change or you develop spider veins. The skin can be bluish or reddish. If you do have varicose veins, protruding veins will be colored dark purple or blue.



If you have low blood flow, leg temperature ends up being lower than with other body parts. A tingling sensation is quite common but people can also experience cramps and numbness in the affected area. You will find yourself in the unwanted situation in which any injury will take longer to heal and the entire situation is practically filled with discomfort.

If you really want to have healthy teeth, you want to be serious about the topic. There are so many mistakes that you can do and unfortunately, it is possible that your teeth will be affected without even realizing that you are making nutrition mistakes. Cosmetic dentistry is necessary in order to fix teeth problems and many of them can actually be avoided by making dietary changes.



Sugar – The Real Problem

Sugary snacks are popular. They taste great but they are not that great for the body. This is especially problematic for children as they love cookies, cake and candy. At the same time, many of these foods have high fat content.

All of us tend to eat quite a lot of junk food these days. Especially our kids. But eating too much fast food and sweets can lead to child obesity, which can later cause some more serious issues. In order to void this, you should encourage your kids to eat healthy food. You can always make healthy meals at home but trying to find some healthy snacks for your kids can be difficult. That is why we have come up with a couple of snack recipes that will help your kids stay happy and healthy.



Smoothies
Kids love smoothies. It is a treat that is both delicious and full of much needed nutrients for your kids. The first thing you should do is make a base for your smoothie. You can do that by mixing nonfat vanilla yogurt, 100% orange juice and a banana. After that, you can experiment with other ingredients depending on what are your kids’ favorite fruits. Both fresh and frozen fruits can be used to add some flavor to your smoothie.

The old saying is that you are what you eat, but many people don't realize how much clout that statement truly has. There is a great deal of scientific research that shows that healthy eating can improve your mood and change your whole life. Recent discoveries about food allergies and intolerance have shown that what is ingested has a great affect on the mood and overall health. For instance, those who have gluten intolerance, feel sluggish and depressed when they consume anything with wheat in it. Children with ADHD, or those on the Autistic Spectrum, also show that a strong link exists between their mood and behaviors, in conjunction with the foods they eat.



Sugar Levels and Health

Blood sugar fluctuates throughout the day. What an individual eats can make the fluctuations become more of an extreme. These fluctuations have a great deal of impact on a person's mood. Those who have higher than normal blood sugar levels, will find that they are irritable, and dizzy, during periods when their sugars are higher than normal. On the other side of the spectrum, those who have low blood sugar often feel lethargic and have bouts of anxiety and depression.

When you add superfoods to your morning smoothie or juice, you are starting your day off with a juice that is super-packed with nutrients, Superfoods don't belong to a single food group, but all of them are dense with the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that will help to improve your health. While most are vegetable-based, some fish and dairy products get the affirmative label as well. Here are our top ten picks for healthy superfoods that will give your morning beverage a high-octane boost.



Maca Powder

Maca is a root vegetable similar to the radish and is most often found in a powdered form. Dense in minerals and vitamins, it works best when mixed into cool or cold liquids since most of its benefits dissipate under warm to hot conditions. Use it to boost your overall energy level.

Hay fever season is the worst time of the year, and if you have allergies, you know that it can last all the way from March to October. It can’t be good for you to continuously take Benadryl and other antihistamines, and studies have shown that constant use can increase your risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s. But it’s also no fun to lay in misery with extreme congestion. If you feel hay fever coming on, but you don’t want to load up on the allergy medication, try these natural remedies instead.


Honey
A spoonful of local honey can help relieve allergy symptoms. Local honey will contain local allergens that will help you become less sensitive to pollen over time, just like allergy shots. While there have been no real data to support this claim, it’s worth a try. However, make sure that you are not allergic to honey before consuming it in large quantities, and never give honey to infants under 1, as the bacteria can cause infant botulism. If you are trying this route, start taking it a few weeks before hay fever sets in.