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Have a nice Christmas to all

Foods That Make You Look Younger

Water

Since 70% of our body is made of water, it will be useless to harp on its importance. Nevertheless, an optimum intake of water will not only sustain physical functions but will also facilitate in keeping the follicular and cellular membranes moist and supple. Without water, our cellular structure will die and will result in dull, scaly and flaky skin. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day will keep age at bay.

Green Tea

Green tea is nature’s elixir to immortality. With powerful antioxidant content, it can reverse the effect of wrinkles, just like magic. Drinking two cups of green tea daily will result in a powerful immune system, improved blood circulation and glowing skin.

Whole Wheat

Not only are they excellent sources of dietary fibre, but are also storehouses of proteins, minerals and vitamins. These nutrients are primarily responsible for maintaining blood pressure and heart health, thereby resulting in good skin at the end of the day.

Fish

The essential oils contained in fishes help in maintaining and renewing the elasticity of skin. Fishes are extremely rich sources of Omega-3. A regular intake of fish will replenish the protein required to maintain healthy hair and skin. Taking cod and halibut liver oil supplements will be a good alternative to fish intake, as well.

Green Leafy Vegetables

Not only are they a powerhouse of nutrients like Vitamins C, E and B12, but also contain healthy quantities of antioxidants and immunity-boosting compounds. These nutrients aid in the speedy repair of the natural process of wear and tear, remove the free radicals from the system and keep the blood clean. Including a healthy intake of spinach, broccoli, beans, roots and tubers will aid in reversing the lashes of time.

Berries

If anything can provide the natural goodness of nutrients, packed in a deliciously sweet chamber of nectarine juices, it has to be berries. They are excellent dietary sources of vitamin A, C, and E and are packed to the core with essential antioxidants, to keep our skin glowing. An adequate intake releases the dietary antioxidants in the body to keep the blood free of impurities and increase nutrient absorption for comparatively stronger immunity. Apples, Pears, Apricots, blueberries, strawberries, green and black grapes are natural pills for agelessness.

Nuts

Nuts are a power-packed source of essential vitamins and mono-unsaturated fatty acids. These nutrients are vital to the reconstruction of damaged skin. They aid in the formation of a moist and fluid rich membrane that protects our skin from the natural aging process. With wrinkles at bay, the skin is left extremely radiant and blemish-free. With a variety of nuts like cashews, almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts and pecan nuts to choose from, healthy skin will now be a crunch away.

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No Before you Sleep

FOODS to avoid before sleeping

Pasta -A bowl of pasta might be easy to make, but it's not the best thing to eat before going to sleep. Pasta is full of carbohydrates. If you go to sleep right after eating pasta, all the carbohydrates will be turned into fat. The other ingredients in pasta such as oil, cheese, tomato sauce and, etc. will only add more fat to your body. In addition, addition, pasta contains a high glycemic index meaning that it has high-sugar content. The high amount of sugar affects the blood-sugar levels in our body. Therefore, disrupting our sleep patterns. 

Ice Cream -A scoop of ice cream at night might be the most delicious bedtime treat; however, it is not as soothing as people may think. Ice cream is full of fat. Eating it at night will allow the body to burn all the fat before you get to bed. Furthermore, the sugar content will give you an energy boost which will keep you awake throughout the night.

Some research studies show a correlation between eating food with high-sugar content and nightmares.

Pizza - If you feel like staying up all night, have a slice of greasy pizza. Pizza is not a light meal. Just one slice can cause your stomach to go into overdrive. The tomato sauce contains a high concentration of acidity, which causes acid reflux and heartburn. High-fat and acid content will leave you tossing and turning all night long. 

Alcohol - Some people believe that alcohol leads to a good night's sleep; however, this is not entirely accurate. Alcohol does somewhat get people to sleep; however, its effects do not last unusually long. Research shows that alcohol disrupts the restorative ability of the body during sleep leading to several wake-up calls. 

In addition, people that drink alcohol to fall asleep tend to develop a dependency on it, which ultimately causes a serious addiction problem.

If you want to ensure a good night's sleep, then these four foods should be avoided before going to bed.

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December SALE

More Late November 2011 and Early December 2011 Schedule of Metro Manila Mall Sales and Events

What: Premium Logic Computer Gadgets Holiday Blast 2011
When: 21 November 2011 until 21 January 2011
Where: Annex Event Area, SM City North EDSA, Quezon City

hat: Great HP Sale!

When: 28 November 2011 until 2 December 2011 8:30 AM to 7 PM
Where: MSI-ECS Building, 3 Economia Street, Bagumbayan, Quezon City

What: Festival Supermall Pre-Christmas 5-Day Sale Up to 70% Off on Great Selections
When: 30 November until 4 December 2011
Where: Festival Supermall Alabang

What:Big Toy Sale Up to 70% Off on Toys
When: 15 November 2011 until 7 January 2012
Where: Sterling Place, 2302 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City

What: Warehouse Style Treats Up to 25% Off on All Regular Priced Items
When: 14 November 2011 until 1 January 2012
Where: Warehouse Robinson’s Galleria

What: Gingersnaps and Just G. Warehouse Sale
When: 14 November 2011 until 29 December 2011
Where: Warehouse 19, Armal Compound 2, M. Eusebio Avenue, San Miguel, Pasig City

What: OurHome Mattress and Bedding Sale
When: until 30 November 2011
Where OurHome Branches Nationwide

More Metro Manila Christmas Bazaars 2011

What: Great Deals @ Centris (a Karl Edwards Bazaar)
When: 26 – 27 November 2011 10 AM to 8 PM
Where: Elements Tent, Eton Centris, EDSA corner Quezon Avenue

What: Winter Wonderland: Pre-Christmas Bazaar at Corinthian Gardens
When: 25 – 27 November 2011 10 AM to 9 PM
Where: Corinthian Gardens

What: Pasko Magnifico Bazaar
When: 29 November until 1 December 2011
13 – 15 December 2011
Where: Venice Piazza McKinley Hill (Piazza Gardens) and Eastwood CityWhat: Super Brands Super Sale

When: 1 – 4 December 2011
Where: Megatrade Hall, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong

What: Bazaar for all Seasons 3: Christmas Wishes Bazaar
When: 2 – 3 December 2011
Where: UP Bahay ng Alumni

What: Dear Santa Christmas Bazaar
When: 2 – 4 December 2011
Where: Megatent, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

What: World Bazaar Festival 2011
When: 2 – 18 December 2011
Where: World Trade Center

What: Noel Discovery Christmas Bazaar
When: 18 – 27 November 2011
9 – 18 December 2011
21 – 23 December 2011
11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 11 AM to 10 PM on weekends
Where: World Trade Center (18-27 November & 21 – 23 December)
PICC Forum (9 – 18 December)

What: Christmas Kids Craze up to 80% off on Barbie, Chicco, Hotwheels, Matchboy, etc.
When: 25 – 26 November 2011
2 – 4 December 2011
9 – 11 December 2011
16 – 20 December 2011
9 AM to 6 PM on weekends
1 PM to 6 PM on weekedays
Where: 34 Scout Torillo, Timog Avenue, Quezon City

What: Santa’s Village Bazaar
When: 26 – 27 November 2011 10 AM to 10 PM
Where: People’s Village 1 & 2 Tiendesitas, Pasig City

What: St. James the Great Christmas Bazaar 2011

When: 26 – 30 November 2011 9 AM to 9 PM
Where: Cuenca, Ayala Alabang VIllage

What: The Vintage Market: A Pre-Christmas Bazaar
When: 26 – 27 November 2011
Where: The Acropolis Clubhouse, Atlas Street, Acropolis Subdivision, E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, Quezon City

What: The Fashion REV: a Fashion and Lifestyle Bazaar
When: 19 – 20 November 2011 from 10 AM until 10 PM
Where: Megatent, Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City

What: Fab Finds @ The Food Patio: A Series of BER-months Bazaar
When: until 16 December 2011 6:00am-6:00pm
Where: The Food Patio at PBCom Tower

What: Bazaar Love Triangle@Timog Triangle
When: Every Saturday all year round, 12:00noon-9:00pm
Where: Timog Triangle, Quezon City

THANKS DEALIES

DANGER

Everyday Foods that can be dangerous

Apple seeds: The fruit that actually keeps the doctor away has poisonous seeds that contain cyanide. However, the level of cyanide is low and does not cause extreme reactions. But health experts do not recommend eating apple seeds.

Cherries: The tiny little red fruit is enjoyed by most people and used in a number of ways. However, the seed of the cherry is poisonous in nature. It releases hydrogen cyanide in your body. You might feel uneasy, dizzy or even vomit. Extreme reactions include convulsions, kidney failure and heart related problems.

Rhubarb: Rhubarb is a plant with edible and flavorsome stems which are used as a part of a number of desserts. However the leaves of this plant contain an acid which is very harmful in nature. 
Being observant about the quality and nature of food you consume is particularly imperative. Having complete knowledge and information about unusual foods is another important point to be taken care of.

Mushrooms: Toadstools are poisonous mushrooms that must not be eaten. Mushrooms that are found in the wild are the harmful ones and can cause grave damage to the body. However, you must take note of the fact that not all mushrooms are poisonous.

Potatoes: One of the most commonly eaten vegetable across the world, a potato plant is actually poisonous. Everything except the bulbs, that we consume, is extremely harmful. If you consume the leaves of the potato plant in surfeit quantities it can prove to be fatal.

Cashew: Raw cashews contain urushiol, which is a poisonous chemical that can lead to death of a person. The ones that are available in the market are not in their raw form as they are steamed before being packed for consumption.

Almonds: Just like cashew nuts, almonds too are considered to be extremely poisonous if not treated before consumption. In the crude form these nuts are exposed to heat in order to make them edible.

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PINOYS grocery LIST

Whether Pinoys step inside a supermarket or knock on the neighborhood sari-sari store, they are likely to go home with a bottle of softdrinks, maybe even two.

This, as results of a recent survey showed that carbonated softdrinks is the top category in terms of market value locally, with about P79.6 billion worth of products moving out of shelves during a 12-month period ending in June.

The Nielsen survey, which identifies the 50 "strongest selling categories in retail outlets," further showed that demand for the category "remains stable" even as advertising spending posted an increase of 41 percent.

Next to softdrinks, wines and spirits are the next highest-moving products in the local market, data culled from the global market research firm's "Retail Index, Advertising Information Services, and Homepanel" survey.

Sales in the category reached P43.1 billion in the one-year period, with the report noting that it "expanded with successful new products" and spent 20 percent more in ads.

After the two beverage categories, which Pinoys call "pantulak," come food products served with snacks.

The biscuits category took the third spot in the list with a market value of P31 billion amid "wider product availability and strong performing new launches seen across biscuit segments."

Dietetic products such as multivitamins are the next bestsellers, reaching P30.9 billion in sales despite maintaining media spending from last year.

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Ten Of the Worlds Strangest FRUIT

10. Physalis
The physalis is more or less a gooseberry that grows enclosed in a long, papery husk. Like tomatoes and some berries, the physalis has a tangy, refreshing flavor and may be used in salads or to make jams and jellies. Plus, it’s pretty.

9. Cherimoya
Grown worldwide and resembling a misshapen artichoke, the cherimoya actually has a sweet/sour taste that has been compared to a pineapple/banana/strawberry mix. Its seeds are poisonous when crushed and its bark can induce paralysis when injected, so you may find the cherimoya to be more trouble than its unique flavor is worth.

8. Ugly Fruit
The aptly (if somewhat cruelly) named ugly (or “ugli”) fruit is a tangelo of Jamaican origin. It is available in grocery stores worldwide and has a sweet, citrusy flavor.

7. Synsepalum Dulcificum (Miracle Fruit)
The so-called “miracle fruit” may look normal, but it has one very unusual property: it has the ability to make sour foods taste sweet. If you chew one miracle berry before a meal, you’ll notice that vinegar begins to taste as sweet as apple cider, and lemons become candy-like. This seemingly drug-like effect has given rise to “flavor-tripping parties,” in which groups of people chew miracle fruit and then marvel at the sweet flavors of “sour” foods.

6. Custard Apple
Closely related to the cherimoya and also known as “bull’s heart,” the custard apple has long been used for its medicinal properties. The sweet-tasting fruit is not the only useful part of this plant–the leaves can be used to make stains or dyes and the bark and the fruit can be used for healing purposes

5. Kiwano (African Horned Melon)
The African horned melon is native to–you guessed it–Africa, though it is currently grown in some California orchards as well. The fruit grows on a vine. The flesh has been described as tasting of banana, cucumber, and lemon; some people also eat the rind, which is rich in vitamin C and fiber.

4. Rambutan
These pom-pom like fruits are native to Asia, where they are popular garden fruits. Their flesh is a translucent white or pink and tastes sweet. Each rambutan also contains a single soft, crunchy seed, which is mildly poisonous when raw (but is supposedly a-okay when cooked).

3. Carambola (Starfruit)
Always a crowd-pleaser (due to the fact that cross-sections of the fruit resemble stars), the starfruit grows in tropical climates and has a unique flavor that has been described as a papaya/orange/grapefruit mix.

2. Durian
The durian is widely referred to as the “king of fruits,” but try to open one and you’ll be more likely to call it the “booby trap of fruits.” Once you’ve cracked through its spiky shell, the durian’s strange smell might make you wave your white flag. If you do decide to brave the spikes and the scent, you may be pleased to find that the fruit’s flesh is creamy and tastes of almonds.

1. Pitaya (Dragon Fruit)

Known for its unusual color and laxative properties, the dragon fruit grows in Central and South America, as well as some countries in Southeast Asia. Dragon fruits have a bright pink skin and sweet, creamy white flesh full of small black seeds.



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