Oatmeal that Comes with SELENIUM?

I used to have oatmeal every morning. But these two days, I have to change to MILO or NESCAFE, as my oatmeal has finished without me knowing it.

Leaving without much of choices (Milo / Nescafe), so I decided to shop for my favorite oatmeal during lunch time. I notices NATURE'S OWN (TM) now has a new packaging for its instant oatmeal. They changed the packing color from green to red. When observed closely, the red one is actually different, it's the NO SUGAR version of the green packing.

I used to buy the LOW SUGAR version which is the green packing, this time, I was thinking why not give the RED a try -- NO SUGAR, it may accelerate my diet progress! So, without much of a second thought, I grabbed the RED packet that comes with 15 sachets.

When I reached office thinking to have a cup of my favorite beverage (as I have skipped lunch), I found that this version of oatmeal comes with high SELENIUM.

SELENIUM? What is selenium? What's the use of SELENIUM in my oatmeal? How is the taste? Does it affect the aroma in my favorite oatmeal? These are the questions that first popped into my mind. There I found a little leaflet in the RED packing that explains everything I wanted to ask. Here is what it says:


Functions of SELENIUM in Our Body

Energy is captured from the food we eat through a process of relations that undergo in every cell. This series of chemical relations cannot take place with enzymes containing SELENIUM.

Sometimes in the energy producing process, molecules can 'break' causing dangerous oxidants that ruin your cell membranes. Colutathione peroxidase stops these oxidants before they can do any damage. Without SELENIUM, colutathione peroxidase cannot be produced and your cell membranes could be destroyed.

1. SELENIUM is of great help to our immune system. It aids in the protection of macrophages which are large white blood cells which consume viruses, bacteria and other foreign elements.

2. Joints benefit from an adequate intake of SELENIUM. Mucopolysaccharides need SELENIUM to be produced. These molecules lubricate joints and keep them working longer. Without lubrication, the bones in your joints would grind against each other and possibly cause rheumatoid arthritis.

3. SELENIUM has the ability to bond with heavy metals in your body. These metals can get inside you via air pollution, cigarette smoke or from the food we eat. When SELENIUM bonds with hazardous metals they can be safely excreted from your body. If they are not excreted, they may damage your organs and could cause cancer.

4. Men require more SELENUIM than women as there is a high concentration of this material in the seminal fluid. Adequate SELENIUM may lower the risk of impotence and sterility.

So, the conclusion is that one should opt for natural wholesome foods to get enough nutrients and SELENIUM of course, to prevent cancer and other health problems, while keeping you healthy.

How to Care for Your Prescription Spectacles

Cleaning your spectacles

Your prescription spectacles should be cleaned regularly to retain their clarity and to help prevent the lens scratching. Besides that, it is also not a good impression if others can see that they are dirty.

1. To clean your glasses off any fingerprints and smudges, wipe the lenses with soft lint-free cloth, best to use microfibre lens cloth.

2. To remove dirt or grit, rinse your glasses under the running cool tap water and pat dry lightly with a tissue to remove excess water. Then polish the lens with a microfibre cloth.

3. If your lenses are particularly dirty, clean your lenses with a lens spray, followed by a polish using your lens cloth.

4. Always use a microfibre cloth on your glasses as they are very effective and gentle on your lenses. Wash your lens cloth regularly in a cold machine wash, don't use fabric softener as this will leave residue on your lenses.


Improper Cleaning Hurts Your Lenses

1. Improper cleaning can lead to scrathes which reduce the clarity of your lenses that cannot be removed.

2. Tissue can scratch a dry lens as they leave rather coarse particles on the surface, so use tissue on a wet lens only. Bear in mind not to use perfumed tissue as well (such as eucalyptus) as this perfumed tissue contain oils which can cause smudging.

3. Using a cloth or your shirt that may have embedded dirt will cause smudging and scratches as well. So, it is always best to steer clear of these too.

4. Always avoid wiping or rubbing dry your lenses, as this is often how they get scratched. Patting dry will give you the best results.

5. Coating don't like heat. So make sure the water isn't too warm when rinsing your glasses under water or you could possibly damage the coating on your lens.


How To Protect Your Spectacles

1. To avoid misalignment of your frames, always use both hands when taking off your glasses. Using only one hand, you will put your frames under stress and they may distort.

2. To prevent accidental scratching, it's always a best practice to keep your glasses in their case when you are not using or as soon as you take them off. If for some reason, you don't have the case with you and you need to put your glasses down, always make sure that the lenses are not touching anything. Never ever lay your spectacles face down -- this will scratch the centre of the lens. Also, never put them in your pocket of bag without proper protection!

3. Other tips that you may not be aware of. Always be careful when using hair sprays, perfume or any other personal care products as these can damage the lens coating and reduce your vision.

4. Perspiration and exposure to sea air can also damage the lens coating, so make sure your clean your glasses regularly.

5. Lastly and the most common, never store your glasses in your car as excessive heat can distort your glasses. Don't keep your glasses on the dashboard of your car either!

My First Color Contact Lens - Blue

We were doing some grocery shopping last weekend @ Selayang Mall. When we were about to leave the place, we passed by a spectacles outlet.

Unexpectedly, my hubby went in and asked info on color contact lens. He is always fancy about color contact lens, he has been imagining how I look in blue contact lens. So, this time, he grabbed the best opportunity to inquire more info of color contact lens.

There are two type of color contact lens - monthly disposable and daily disposable. All the color contact lens do not come with astigmatism prescription. Hence for someone who is having astigmatism like myself, it is not advisable to wear color contact lens for long term basis. As I am just thinking of wearing it occasionally when attending event or function, trying to be different. So, I am alright with this imperfection in color contact lens. So, they will prescribe a slightly higher short-sightness power to cover the astigmatism.

I prefer to have the daily disposable as I only wear it occasionally as and when there is an event or function that requires proper dress up. So, the monthly disposable type will be a waste in this case. They charge RM60 for 1 box that consists of 5 pairs. If I were to buy 2 boxes at once, I can get RM49 for 1 box, plus getting a free trial pack -- non-color contact lens. This seems to be a good deal. However, since I have never wore any contact lens before and the concern of whether blue color suits me arised, we decided to buy 1 box first to try out. After much of the negotiation, we managed to get 1 box at the price of RM49... yahoo! what a victory !

The prescribed color contact lens requires at least 3 days to be ready, so I will have to wait till this weekend to collect my much awaited color contact lens. Mine is blue in color! I wonder how I look in blue color contact lens. Very excited to know and see the reaction of people around me. Ha..Ha..

Loose Weight ------- Fast Diet Plan

Get ready to lose 10 pounds! By paying attention to the amount of food you eat, eliminating unnecessary sugar and fat from your foods and making sure you include absolutely delicious meals and snacks to keep your taste buds happy. Use this easy-to-follow and super healthy diet plan to lose the first 10, the last 10, or any 10 in between! Because it’s a balanced and flexible program, you can stay on this diet as long as it takes.

Top Fast Secrets:

* Keep track of everything you eat and drink. No need to estimate calories – just write down the type of food or beverage and the amount.

* Cut your fat intake in half, that means half as much margarine or butter on toast, vegetables and your muffin, half the mayonnaise on your sandwich, and half the oil in the pan when you saute foods. You get the idea!

* Limit the sugar treats to three times per week maximum.

* Include good sources of protein at meal, chicken, fish, legumes, peanut, cottage cheese, eggs or yogurt.

* Eat at least one meatless lunch and dinner each week to reduce fat, increase fiber, and get yourself into the habit of building meals around whole grains, beans and vegetables.

* If you’re not currently using skim milk, go down to the level of fat content in the milk you use. For example, if you currently use two percent, use only one percent. If you insist on whole milk, try two percent.

* Eat at least two servings of fresh fruit every day. Choose whatever type of fruit is in season.

* Instead of fruit juice for breakfast or snack, drink water. Add a slice of lemon or lime for zest.

* Include two servings of vegetables with lunch and dinner, for a total of at least four servings per day.

* Choose one to two servings of foods made from whole grains with every meal.

* Shut off the TV whenever you eat – that includes meals and snacks. Studies show that we automatically eat larger portions when we snack in front of the tube, and typically those foods are high in fat and sugar, which means excess calories!

* Choose calories you can chew – that means only calorie-free beverages (except for milk) Sodas are loaded with empty calories, and fruit juices provide less fiber and vitamins per calorie than the fruit they’re made from.

* Plan ahead for meals and snacks so you know exactly what you plan to eat. Last-minute choice tends to be higher in calories and lower in satisfaction.

Why Acne Shows Up Again !!

Acne, one of the most common skin problem that ails the human kind irrespective of the age, caste, colour, gender etc. Acne is a tremendously embarrassing and burdensome problem. Acne can be defined, as red eruptions on the skin some time filled with a white substance, is itchy and also painful. It is a problem on which we do not have our control.

There are different ways to treat acne. One can opt for medication from a skin specialist or one can also try home or natural remedies. Natural remedies are less time consuming, less costly, and have no side effects. It only requires a little more patience because the routine has to be followed diligently to get rid of the problem once and for all. A natural remedy for acne is just as effective as medication.

Here are a few natural remedies to cure your acne:

To start with, your daily consumption of water should be minimum of eight to ten glasses. This helps us to detoxify our system and kill harmful bacteria that cause acne. Too much of oily food also leads to acne, so fried and spicy food should be strictly avoided. Including chromium in your diet also helps to cure acne. There should be a combination of right nutritional balance and proper skin care.

A mixture of nutmeg powder with unboiled milk when applied on the affected area regularly also helps to cure acne. Cinnamon powder mixes with honey is equally effective in curing acne. Boiled neem leaves when applied on acne acts as a disinfectant. The infected area should be washed with anti acne soap at least three to four times a day.

Makeup should be strictly avoided when one is suffering from acne. Makeup makes the acne conditions worse. Acne should never be squeezed as it may spread and become worse. Squeezing your acne may also lead to permanent mark on your skin, which leaves your skin, looking ugly.

Avoid your hair to fall on the acne-affected area. Hair should be kept tied to avoid contact with acne. Pillow covers should be washed on daily basis to avoid the germ to spread. Regular cleansing of your skin should be done to keep it free from germs.

Apart from all these a healthy lifestyle should be followed, with proper balance of food, exercise and sleep. Remember if you take proper care of yourself no ailments can trouble you leave apart a small thing as acne!