5 More Tips to Optimize Your Bone health

Exercise is, without a doubt, crucial for optimal bone health, but the following guideliness can also help you maintain, or increase, your bone strength safety and naturally at any age:

1. Make your own fermented vegetables using a special vitamins k2 producing starter culture, or supplementing with vitamin k2 if you're not getting enough from food alone. Vitamin k2 serves as the biological "Glue" that helps plug the calcium into your bone matrix. Also remember to balance your calcium and magnesium. Vitamin k2 is produced by certain bacteria, so the primary food source of vitamin k2 is Fermented food such as natto, a fermented soy product typically sold in Asian grocery stores.

2. Avoid processed foods and soda which can increase bone damage depleting your bones of calcium. By ditching processed foods, you're also automatically eliminating a major source of refined sugars and processed fructose, which driven insulin resistance. It will provide you with a more appropriate potassium to sodium ratio, which is important for maintaining bone mass.

3. Increase your consumption of raw, fresh vegetables, ideally organic. if you find it difficult to eat the recommended amount of vegetables you need daily, you can try vegetable juicing.

4. Optimize your vitamin D levels, ideally from appropriate sun exposure or a high quality tanning bed. Vitamin D builds your bone density by helping your body absorb calcium.

5. Maintain a healthy balance between omega-6 and omega-3 fats in your diet by taking a high quality animal based omega-3 supplement like krill oil and reducing your consumption of processed omega 6, found in processed foods and vegetables oils.

Avocado May Kill Cancer Stem Cells

Avocados are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Personally, I eat one almost everyday. If you're an avocado fan, Which 60 percent of Americans claims to be, you're probably aware that they're an excellent source of healthy monounsaturated fat, vitamins and antioxidants.

What you may not know, however, is that these super fruits also have cancer fighting properties. In one of the latest studies, avocatin B, a type of fat found in avocados, was found to combat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), which is a particularly rare and deadly from of cancer.

The study, published in Cancer research,  revealed that avocatin B targets leukemia stem cells, which are responsible for causing most cases of AML recurrence.

Avocados are rich in cancer fighting carotenoids, which are most plentiful in the dark-green portion of the skin. In 2010, the California avocado commission issued guidelines for getting the most out of your avocado by peeling it the right way.

CAUSING YOUR BAD BREATH, WHAT IS?

Halitosis, or bad breath, a typically cause by systematic diseases, gastrointestinal and/or Upper respiratory tract disorder, and microbial metabolism from your tongue,saliva,or dental plaque- all of which are indicators of systematic imbalance.

As mentioned, the key to remedying it is making changes to your diet and proper dental care. By avoiding sugars and processed foods, you'll also help prevent the proliferation of the bacteria that cause Decay and odor int he first place. if you need freshen your breath in a pinch, try the seven natural options below:

1. CUCUMBER- Placing a cucumber slice on the roof of your mouth of odor-causing bacteria. According to the principles of Ayurveda, eating cucumber may also helps to release excess heat in your stomach, which is said to be a primary cause of bad breath.

2. APPLE CIDER VINEGAR- Gargling with diluted apple cider vinegar can help to eliminate bad breath and whiten teeth. keep in mind, however that apple is highly acidic. The main ingredient is acetic acid, which is quite harsh, so you should always dilute it with water before swallowing pure, straight, apple cider vinegar, could damage your tooth enamel or the tissues of your mouth and throat.

3. PEPPERMINT- Powered peppermint leaves have been used historic ally to freshen breath and whiten teeth; you can even add a drop or two of peppermint oil directly to your toothpaste for the freshening.

4.OIL PULLING- Swishing coconut oil around your mouth and "pulling" it through your teeth may help you freshen your breath. One study found oil pulling is as effective as mouthwash at improving bad breath and reducing the microorganisms that may cause it.

5. GREEN TEA- Green tea has been found to be quite useful for reducing bad breath, Researchers concluded. "Green tea was very effective in reducing oral malodorous temporarily because of its disinfectant and deodorant activities, whereas other foods were not effective."

RHAP SALAZAR SHOCKED THAT HIS TWEETS GONE VIRAL

He is currently a the United States to Support the Representative of the Philippines in the World Championship of Philippines in the world Championship of Performing Arts, and he didn't expect that his tweet will be on headlines.

After the said issue on Rhap's tweeter account he tweeted a series of post to clarify that it was just his opinion and he will be answering all the Netizens question as soon as he get back in the Philippines

Here are some of his tweets...

ANGRY CUSTOMER SLAPPED MALL SECURITY GUARD

Circulating over the social media right now a man who is allegedly wanted to bypass security check from the Mall Guard, The place is still unknown however this video was released on Today Manila pages so that we can assume that this video might happened somewhere in Manila.


On the said footage the customer is about to enter the said establishment and just stood off after being halted by the Guard this Mall Guard just wanted to have a little safety however the Man on the video was allegedly decline the said procedure and just wanted to enter the mall without the safety checks,, we can see that the Mall Guard s calmly talking to the customer might as well he is a little scared because the said man is tall and seems to be shouting.

After a little conversation the man slapped the Mall Guard but instead of fighting back the mall guard just hold his face feeling helpless.

While some of them feel sorry for the Mall Guard still the issue is unknown why the Man did that to the Mall Guard.

We Still do not know why the customer did that act and what pushed him to slap the mall guard. 

Mayor Duterte Dancing Nae Nae and Twerk It Like Miley

Davao Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is known to be a tough, strict and very brave man. but when he visited Vice Ganda's Show, Gandang Gabi Vice,, His fun, Naughty and Lovable Side were showcased.

Mayor Duterte gamely spoke to vice ganda about several things. he also pointed out the difference of forever and infinity. but what made Duterte danced to the popular dance crazes.

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte was taught by Vice Ganda how to dance to the song Nae Nae and afterwards he claimed to Vice that he could Twerk It Like Miley.

The audience was so happy because they have seen a different side of the mayor.

he also declared on his guesting on the show that he would not be running in the 2016 presidential elections

HOMEMADE OREO ICE CREAM

OREO ICE CREAM
By: Emerald Stone

I have been planning on making some cookies and cream Ice cream all summer long! I keep buying Oreos with this ice cream in mind. Unfortunately, Oreos don't seem to last long around here. This week i finally got my chance to make the ice cream and boy was it good! So good! But then something rather tragic happened. I dished up this fantastic bowl of ice cream to take pictures. it was a hard feat this time around.. i had a hard time waiting to take a bite..

After a couple of shots, i leisurely enjoyed eating this bowl of creamy cookie. Then i got bust decorating wedding cookies. (BTW we are currently on our way back home from the wedding today.so stay tuned for the cookies and wedding cake post in the near future)

Hours later I realized that the rest of the ice cream was still on the counter.. a quart of creamy cookie soup. Bummer. I guess i will just have to make it again. Actually, it is so good that it will make a frequent appearance in our kitchen.

OREO ICE CREAM

1 Cup fat free milk
2 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup granulated sugar
pinch salt
1/2 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
7-10 Oreo cookies


Mix All the ingredient except cookies together until sugar is dissolved. Cover and refrigerate until ready to process (I usually skip this step). Follow freezing directions for your ice cream maker.

While ice cream is freezing, chop Oreo into pieces. Once ice cream is done processing, fold in cookie pieces. transfer to freezer safe container and freeze until ready to serve (about 1-2 hours)

You can use almost any combination of dairy you choose for this for these 3 cups depending on your preference.

Nilagang baka

Beef Nilaga or Nilagang Baka is literally translate as boiled Beef. This is a simple soup dish best served during rainy and cold weather.

Ingredients:

2 lbs beef brisket, cubed

1 big potato, cubed

1 bok choy or pechay

1 large onion chopped

2 medium sized carrots, chopped crosswise

1 tbsp whole pepper corn

3 tbsp fish sauce (patis)

This Nilagang Baka recipe is the best I've tried.

Tinola is a chicken stew in ginger and green papaya. the aroma of ginger and chili leaves make it typical for Asian cuisine.

Ingredients:

1 kilo chicken, serving size, any part of your choice

1 tbs oil

3 cloves garlic

1 large onion, chopped

1 tbs ginger

3 green papayas

1 cup dahon ng sili (chili leaves)

salt and pepper

1 tbs patis

FILIPINO FAVORITE II

CHAMPORADO

Champorado is a sweet chocolate rice porridge in philippines cruisine. it is tradionally made by boiling sticky rice with cocoa powder, giving it a distinctly brown color and usually with milk and sugar to make it taste sweeter. however, dry champorado mixes are prepared by just adding boiling water. it can be served hot or cold and with milk and sugar to taste. It is served usually at breakfast and sometimes together with salty dried fish locally known as tuyo.

LUGAW

Lugaw is the Filipino name for congee. Very similar to style of congee..it is typically of a consistency , retaining the shape of the rice while achieving the same type of texture. It is boiled with strips of fresh ginger. Other flavors may be added according to taste. Most often it will be topped with scallions and served with crispy fried garlic.

DINUGUAN

Dinuguan or pork blood is a filipino, savory stew of blood and meat simmered in a rich , spicy, gravy of pig blood, garlic, chili's and vinegar. The term Dinuguan come from the word dugo which means blood. it is similar to a Singapore dish, pig.s organ soup. The only different is it doed not have vegetables in it.

PANCIT BIHON

Pancit is quick-cooked noodle dish that is one of the quintessential meals of filipino cuisine. All kinds are available , and pancit is as popular at street stands as it is at family gatherings. The most common variety is pancit bihon, with vermicelli and a mix of meat and vegetables.

FILIPINO FAVORITE

BIKO

The BIKO recipe here is just one of the ways of making a Filipino sticky rice treat. it's not a easy process, its just hard on the arm because of the mixing of the sticky rice.
BIKO is the quintessential Filipino native delicacy.
it is made from glutinous rice that is first partially cooked, then mixed with coconut milk until very thick ion consistency.
The topping is LATIK or the fried coconut milk curd, set at the center of each slice.

KUTSINTA OR BROWN RICE CAKE

Kutchinta is a type of kakanin,. it's a sticky round dessert that you can eat alone or dip into dried coconut. the texture would be like a tapioca ball/jelly like... it's a good dessert and quite popular at filipino parties.

PUTO

Puto is the Filipino term for "rice cake" and is cook by steaming . Puto are usually white and round and can vary greatly in size. it is usually served with grated coconuts.
Puto is usually eaten as a merienda, a light meal or snack especially in the afternoon. 

FILIPINO DESSERT

LECHE FLAN

Leche Flan is one of the favorite Filipino desserts which is very popular during special occasion or gatherings especially Christmas and birthdays.

Ingredients:10 egg yolks1 big can of evaporated milk1 big can of condensed milk1 cup of sugar3/4 cup of water1 tsp of vanilla extract

Directions:

• In a saucepan, mix the sugar and water. Boil until sugar is melted and caramelized.

• Pour the caramelized sugar into aluminum moulds which can be of shape like round, oval, or square. Spread the caramel into the molds.

• Mix well the evaporated milk, condensed milk, egg yolks, and vanilla. It's better if you mix them with a blender of smoothness.

• Slowly pour the mixture on top of the caramel on the moulds. fill about 1 to 1/4 inch thick.

• Cover the moulds with aluminum foil.

• Cook by steaming for about 20 minutes or by baking it for about 45 minutes. make sure you pre heat to oven about 370 degrees before baking .Letche flan is cooked when you insert a knife or toothpick- it comes out clean.

• Let it cool and refrigerate.

CASSAVA CAKE

Cassava Cake

Pre heat oven to 350F degrees. Line an 8-inch square pan to use, I guess you could use any baking pan or oven- proof deep dish) with wilted banana leaf or simply butter pan.

In a large bowl, combine grated cassava eggs, sugar,evaporated milk, condensed milk coconut milk and melted butter, mix well, Strain a cup of the liquid and set aside for topping.

2 cups grated cassava

2 eggs

1 cup sugar 

3/4 cup evaporated milk

1/4 cup condensed milk

1/2 cup coconut milk

1/4 cup butter, melted

SUMAN

Suman is a traditional Filipino rice cake that is ussually from glutinous rice (Locally referred to as "MALAGKIT") Aside from using glutinous rice, some variations also use root crops such as cassava.
Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups glutinous rice

• 1 teaspoon lye water

• 2 cups water

• 1 whole banana leaf, cleaned

Place the glutinous rice in a mixing bowl then pour in water. Stir and soak for 2 to 3 hours. Drain excess water from the mixing bowl then add lye water and stir thoroughly. The mixture will turn yellowish. Let stand for 30 minutes. Prepare the banana leaves. Arrange the banana leaves by placing the larger leaf first in a flat surface then put the smaller leaf in the center of the larger leaf. Arrange the folded banana leaves with rice mixture in a cooking pot then pour in enough water. turn on heat then let boil. Simmer for 80 minutes.Serve with white sugar, brown sugar or latik.

FILIPINO FOODS

KARE KARE

kare kare is traditional filipino food, it is made from peanut sauce with a variety of vegetable , stewed oxtail, beef, and occasionally offal or tripe. meat variants may include goat meat or chicken. it is often eaten with bagoong (shrimp paste) sometimes spiced with chili and springkel with calamansi juice..

PINAKBET

Pinakbet or pakbet is a popular ilokano dish, from Philippines  although it has become popular throughout the archipelago. the word is the contracted form of the ilokano word pinakebbet, meaning "shrunk"or "shriveled". the original ilokano pinakbet uses bagoong of fermented monamon or other fish while further south, bagoong alamang is used. the vegetables used in this dish include native bitter melon, eggplant, tomato, okra,string beans,chili peppers,parda, winged beans, and others.

KWEK KWEK

Kwek kwek or Orange eggs are boiled quailed eggs coated with an orange batter and deep-fried until the batter is crispy. This is categorized as a street food and are sold along with fish balls, squid balls, and chicken balls.

DRIED FISH (TUYO) 

Dried fish or TUYO is Philippines delicacy Usually served with fried garlic rice, an egg either sunny side up or scrambled, vinegar with red hot chili pepper as a dip and a hot cup of coffee.
Dried fish can be found anywhere in the Philippines.

TOFU AND PORK (Tokwa't baboy)

Tokwa't Baboy is a dish composed of boiled pork and fried tofu. The sauce made of vinegar and soy sauce gives life to this dish. Generally , this is considered as an Appetizer and a side dish.

PANCIT PALABOK

Pancit palabok is a noodle dish with shrimp sause and topped with several ingredients such as cooked shrimp, boiled pork, crushed chicharon, tinapa flakes, fried tofu, scallions and fried garlic. A very tasty treat that is sure to relieve your hunger.