So, why is the natural world good for us? The biophilia theory suggested that since we evolved in nature, our senses and body rhythms are best suited for that environment. According to biologist E. O. Wilson, there is an “innate emotional affiliation with other living organisms” that makes us calm and comfortable in nature. The sounds, smells, sights are our evolutionary “happy place” where we can rest and rejuvenate. We are deeply tied to a world from where we have strayed. Despite the comforts and safety of the modern world, there is a price to pay for urban living.

Nature, The Ultimate Healer.

It is quite obvious that we will be most comfortable at the place we originated and we finally take abode, i.e. nature.

A doctor explains why he prescribes time outside to his patients.

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How Nature Helps Us Heal

Many of the nutrients in coffee beans make their way into the finished brewed coffee.A single cup of coffee contains:<ul><li>Riboflavin (vitamin B2): 11% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI).</li><li>Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5): 6% of the RDI.</li><li>Manganese and potassium: 3% of the RDI.</li><li>Magnesium and niacin (vitamin B3): 2% of the RDI.</li></ul>Though this may not seem like a big deal, most people enjoy several cups per day — allowing these amounts to quickly add up.

Coffee and Nutrients

Naturally occurring polyphenols in both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee can act as antioxidants to reduce damaging oxidative stress and inflammation of cells. It may have neurological benefits in some people and act as an antidepressant.Caffeine may affect mental states such as increasing alertness and attention, reducing anxiety, and improving mood. However in a few cases of sensitive individuals, higher amounts of caffeine may increase anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia.

Coffee and Depression

In the short term, caffeine can boost the metabolic rate and increase fat burning, but after a while people become tolerant to the effects and it stops working. But even if coffee doesn't make you expend more calories in the long term, there is still a possibility that it blunts appetite and helps you eat less.Keep in mind that a cup of black coffe has almost 0 calories.

Coffee and Calories

Caffeine is a stimulant affecting the central nervous system that can cause different reactions in people. In sensitive individuals, it can irritate the stomach, increase anxiety or a jittery feeling, and disrupt sleep. Although many people appreciate the temporary energy boost after drinking an extra cup of coffee, high amounts of caffeine can cause unwanted heart palpitations in some.

Coffee and Health

Caffeine makes the brain more sensitive to dopamine, but it doesn't actually increase levels of the chemical in the brain. In a 2002 study, scientists at the US National Institute on Drug Abuse gave caffeine to rats and then looked at the key brain structure involved in dependence. They found an increase in dopamine

Coffee and Dopamine

One cup a coffee a day keeps the doctor away!

Coffee lovers around the world who reach for their favorite morning brew probably aren’t thinking about its health benefits or risks.

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Coffee ☕️ | The Nutrition Source 

Metacognition <a href="https://cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/metacognition/">involves the scientific study of how </a>the mind can be aware of, and control, its own activity. Understanding how the mind works gives us insight into how we can use it better—an instructional how-to guide tailored to our personal psyches.Decades of empirical studies have shown that metacognition is effective at decreasing <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24494136">addictive behaviors </a>and improving <a href="https://www.jstor.org/stable/48516003">emotional well-being </a>. Metacognitive training has demonstrated significant benefits in <a href="https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02211">therapy </a>, <a href="https://doi.org/10.5539/ies.v11n10p42">education </a>and even <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2199-8531/4/2/18/htm">business </a>. Particularly effective are the tools for helping people engage with their own thoughts and emotions.

Knowing About Own Mind Helps At Solutions.

One has to know Oneself better first to know about others later. So it is wise to look into own mind to identify opportunities and skills.

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How metacognition—thinking about thinking—can improve the mental-health crisis

It’s not possible to hold onto things forever, and no one was better off by refusing to adapt, to change. <a href="https://www.positivelypositive.com/2021/08/21/healing-through-change/">People are meant to evolve, </a>constantly. <a href="https://www.positivelypositive.com/2021/04/14/change-begins-with-an-intention/">You’re always supposed to be learning </a>, and changing, and becoming a more beautiful soul.  To adapt, to you need to allow yourself time and space, and to prioritize your own well being. To become a newer, better you, you first have to get comfortable with the idea of letting things go, actually let them go, and trust that incredible new things will come when the time is right.  Life is meant to be a cycle.

Change... Is A Changeless Law.

It's only 'change',  which enables and invites more prospects for growth and longevity.

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Fall Into Change

Good relationships are important for your mental wellbeing. They can:<ul><li>help you to build a sense of belonging and self-worth</li><li>give you an opportunity to share positive experiences</li><li>provide emotional support and allow you to support others.</li></ul>

1. Connect with other people

Being active is not only great for your physical health and fitness. Evidence also shows it can also improve your mental wellbeing .

2. Be physically active

Research shows that learning new skills can also improve your mental wellbeing by:<ul><li>boosting self-confidence and <a href="https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/tips-and-support/raise-low-self-esteem/">raising self-esteem </a></li><li>helping you to build a sense of purpose</li><li>helping you to connect with others</li></ul>Even if you feel like you do not have enough time, or you may not need to learn new things, there are lots of different ways to bring learning into your life.

3. Learn new skills

Research suggests that acts of giving and kindness can help improve your mental wellbeing by:<ul><li>creating positive feelings and a sense of reward</li><li>giving you a feeling of purpose and self-worth</li><li>helping you connect with other people</li></ul>It could be small acts of kindness towards other people, or larger ones like volunteering in your local community.

4. Give to others

Paying more attention to the present moment can improve your mental wellbeing. This includes your thoughts and feelings, your body and the world around you.Some people call this awareness "mindfulness". Mindfulness can help you enjoy life more and understand yourself better. It can positively change the way you feel about life and how you approach challenges.

5. Pay attention to the present moment (mindfulness)

Read about 5 steps you can take to improve your mental health and wellbeing

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5 steps to mental wellbeing

Cacao Beans are Seeds of a Tree called the Theobroma cacao Tree.To simplify Cacao refers to the raw, fermented, unRoasted product. Cocoa refers generally to proceeded SubProducts of chocolate production ; i.e. powder and butter obtainted after roasting and extraction.

Cacao Or Cocoa? 

Cacao is extracted from the Theobroma cacao seeds : Cacao Beans (Fèves in FR). These seeds are contained inside Pods (Gousse) and surrounded into a sticky organic matrix.

Organic Origin Of Cacao

<ol><li>Fermentation : raw humid beans are fermented by yeasts and other microbes.</li><li>Drying - Séchage : Several days later the product is called Cacao and available for chocolate makers.</li><li>Roasting - Torréfaction : Unless a raw product is desired. From this step Roasted cacao Beans are called Cocoa.</li><li>Crushing : Produces nibs, small pieces of cacao Beans.</li><li>Grinding : Produces a liquor, separated into Cocoa Butter (50%) and Cocoa Powder (50%). Pressure is required for separation. </li></ol>

Cacao / Cocoa Production Process 

There’s not complete agreement on when to use the terms cacao and cocoa respectively.Makers of raw (unroasted) or less processed cacao bean products often use the word cacao rather than cocoa, which may imply that they’re more natural & healthy products.In a Nutshell :<ul><li>Cocoa ~ Processed </li><li>Cacao ~ Raw</li></ul>

Choosing The Correct Appellation

Gifts from Nature are immense. Healing our bodies through food is one of the most ancien knowledge of Humanity. As an Agronomist I am as fascinated as grateful for the wonders mother Earth is providing us.

If you buy chocolate, you’ve likely noticed that some packages say they contain cacao while others say cocoa. This article tells you the difference between cacao and cocoa and which one's healthier.

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Cacao vs Cocoa: What's the Difference?

In the age of big data, relying on intuition—what others call gut, instinct, a sixth sense or a hunch—can seem like a cop-out or an inferior system.But according to a <a href="https://smith.queensu.ca/insight/articles/intuition_in_the_age_of_big_data">survey </a>of top executives, the majority of leaders leverage feelings and experience when making handling crises. And despite popular belief, intuition isn’t a woo-woo concept exclusively reserved for the touchy-feely self-help world. There’s actually a neurological basis for it.

The human mind is <a href="http://bigthink.com/endless-innovation/humans-are-the-worlds-best-pattern-recognition-machines-but-for-how-long">wired to see patterns </a>. Not only does the brain process information as it comes in, it also stores insights from all your past experiences. Your intuition has been developing and expanding for as long as you’ve been alive. Every interaction, happy or sad, is cataloged in your memory. Intuition draws from that deep memory well to inform your decisions going forward.

In other words, intuitive decisions are based on data, in a way. When we subconsciously spot patterns, the body starts firing neurochemicals in both the brain <a href="http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/healthy_aging/healthy_body/the-brain-gut-connection">and gut </a>. These “<a href="https://hbr.org/2013/12/the-focused-leader">somatic markers </a>” are what give us that instant sense that something is right … or that it’s off. Not only are these automatic processes faster than rational thought, but your intuition draws from decades of diverse qualitative experience (sights, sounds, interactions, etc.) – a wholly human feature that big data alone could never accomplish.

Being itself faster than rational thought, intuition is a necessary skill that can help decision-making when time is short and traditional analytics may not be available.

Many researchers, including machine learning experts and data scientists, are <a href="https://www.datasciencecentral.com/profiles/blogs/bridging-data-science-and-business-intuition">embracing </a>the role intuition plays in breakthrough thinking. Intuition is now considered simply another kind of data—one that’s <a href="https://hbr.org/2013/12/big-data-and-the-role-of-intuition">no less valuable </a>than traditional analytics.

Management expert Travis Bradberry <a href="https://qz.com/880678/intuition-is-more-powerful-than-intellect/">recently wrote </a> that highly intuitive people tend to:<ul><li>Be more mindful and seek out solitude</li><li>Practice empathy accurately, tuning into nuances like body language more closely</li><li>Nurture their creativity through a love for the arts</li></ul>

One study showed that this type of thinking yields real business results: <a href="https://www.biznews.com/thought-leaders/2014/04/22/intuition-great-ceos-great-intuition-can-learn-gut-feel/">81% of CEOs </a>with high intuition scores doubled their business in five years.

Science writer Steven Johnson has said that innovation is the result of accumulated hunches over time: it’s what happens when we let personal experience collide with environments that bring out creativity. From this perspective, world-changing inventions—from the x-ray to penicillin—are just “<a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-01405-7">happy accidents </a>” that illustrate intuition in action.

Because each person’s intuition is based on a collection of individual experiences, it is subject to opinion and bias.

Where Intuition Can Go Wrong

In many instances, it’s virtually impossible to make decisions without using data. If a company has been collecting and relying on data for decades and is thriving, for instance, there’s no sense in completely throwing out the old playbook. Big data can point out patterns that are too subtle for our brains to detect. Analytics don’t necessarily have to overrule human judgement, but they can complement it.

Rather than trying to value one over the other, leaders can combine insights from big data and intuition to make decisions. This approach gives them the best of both worlds. Here’s how to use it:

It’s not a war of <a href="https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/digital-mckinsey/our-insights/where-machines-could-replace-humans-and-where-they-cant-yet">AI versus humans </a>. Intuition and big data can exist in harmony, especially if companies actively create teams that combine people from diverse backgrounds and schools of thought. Both intuition and data can lead to insights and breakthroughs. Rather than seeing yourself at odds with colleagues who use the opposite technique, be open to the insights they have. Teams that are echo chambers for one way of thinking lead to groupthink and squelch creativity.

1. Don’t pit data and intuition against each other

A hypothesis, whether in the boardroom or in a lab, is a hunch. It’s an educated guess fueled by intuition, and it can point you in the direction of a potentially remarkable discovery. Once you have a theory, you can put it to the test with data. If intuition is the spark, data is the kindling that allows the fire to burn. Validating, then iterating, provides a method for exploring the hunch further.

2. Use intuition to develop a theory and test it with data

There’s no denying that data helps you present your case to your team or company leadership. Statistical analysis can put your findings into context and make a strong argument for more funding or development. Intuition, on the other hand, helps you gauge whether your discovery feels accurate and on-point. Using intuition to do a “gut check ” can help you earn credibility. You’re less likely to present a discovery that has holes and more likely to communicate your findings in a way that’s relatable.

3. Use Intuition To “Gut-Check” Your Data

Cultivating intuition doesn’t just rely on your brain’s ability to detect patterns. It also requires empathy, a skill that can be a huge competitive advantage. Empathy allows you to observe a problem, see how it affects others, and determine how you can fix it. For example, Linkedin’s “People You May Know” feature was developed based on strong hunch that people would be curious to know what their former colleagues and contacts are up to. There wasn’t much hard evidence to prove that the idea would be successful. It sprung up from a deeper knowing of what drives human needs and desires.

4. Hone your empathy

Big data isn’t going anywhere, nor should it. But we tend to grossly undervalue the role intuition plays in decision-making, especially at high levels of leadership. In a time where we all tasked with processing the deluge of information coming at us daily, sometimes it’s worth going with your gut.

Despite popular belief, intuition isn’t a woo-woo concept exclusively reserved for the touchy-feely self-help world. There’s actually a neurological basis for it.

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The science of intuition can help you understand how to use it

A morning routine with a typical wake time, a healthy breakfast, and some exercise is a great place to start, says <a href="https://www.columbiadoctors.org/erin-k-engle-psyd">Erin Engle </a>, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist at <a href="https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/">Columbia University Irving Medical Center </a>. Having a more intentional approach to the day early on can help instill self-confidence and lead to a more productive rest of the day, says Engle. Ready to reap those benefits? Here are 10 steps you can take to building the perfect morning routine:

Consistency is at the heart of any routine, says Engle. She recommends setting a fixed bedtime and wake-up time and sticking to them as often as you can. Not only will this set you up for a better day ahead, it can also provide more restful sleep at night. That's because waking up and falling asleep at the same time sets your internal clock, or circadian rhythm, which makes for better quality sleep.

1. Maintain a fixed bedtime and waking time

Engle recommends giving yourself enough time in the morning to accomplish everything you need to do. She suggests planning backward from your first engagement, like your first meeting, or the starting time of your children's school, and waking up early enough to fit everything in; you may need anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes for your morning routine, depending on how many tasks it involves.  "Engaging thoughtfully in each part of the routine may reduce rushing and reactivity, and increase the sense of calm and pleasure obtained from completing the routine," says Engle.

2. Plan how much time you'll need

"Snoozes are a false start to the day. In the short-term, hitting snooze may feel like a win but it has limited utility in advancing the goal of achieving rest long-term," says Engle. If your body needs more rest, then you may need to adjust your schedule accordingly. Adults typically need between seven to nine hours of sleep per night. Onthe other hand, if you're hitting snooze because you're feeling overwhelmed by everything you have to do in the morning or trying to avoid the day ahead, Engle suggests waking up and doing one or two activities that bring you peace and enjoyment.

3. Don't hit snooze

While you may be tempted to lay in bed and scroll through your phone for some time before you get up, Engle suggests getting out of bed instead. "Getting out of bed is the first step. Then, select one activity that you can bring full attention to, whether that be prayer, affirmation, a physical stretch, or brushing your teeth," says Engle. She says with practice, following a chosen routine<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7535346/"> </a>can help you weather external stress, enhance your capacity to cope with challenges, and better engage with the day ahead.

4. Get out of bed

Scrolling through the news or your social media feeds is a passive activity that could detract from the productivity of your morning. "Engaging with this type of content before one is fully awake or out of bed may make it tempting to mindlessly read content, which may feel purposeful, but is actually a passive activity," says Engle.

5. Avoid your phone

Saying positive affirmations out loud or writing them down can help build confidence, counter negativity, and potentially benefit your relationships in the long run. You can choose your own affirmations or try some of these:<ul><li>I am smart, strong, capable, and kind</li><li>I am worthy, grateful, and blessed</li><li>Today will be a great day</li></ul>

6. Try self-affirmation

<a href="https://linutritionist.com/">Eleana Kaidanian </a>, RD, CPT, a nutritionist with her own practice, recommends starting your day with water, rather than tea or coffee. She suggests keeping water by your bedside and drinking eight ounces when you wake up. Water<a href="https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/getting-enough-fluids"> </a>is essential because it helps your body digest the food you eat, absorb the nutrients from it, and get rid of the waste products.

7. Drink some water

Exercising in the morning<a href="https://www.insider.com/insomnia-coronavirus-anxiety-mental-health-stress-sleep-endorphins-fitness-workout-2020-4"> </a>can help regulate your sleep-wake cycle and could also aid weight loss<a href="https://www.insider.com/morning-may-be-best-time-to-exercise-for-weight-loss-2019-8"> </a>, if that's your goal. If you don't have time for a whole workout, try doing a few stretches<a href="https://www.insider.com/benefits-of-stretching"> </a>to warm up your muscles and joints for the day ahead.

8. Exercise or stretch

"It is ideal to break the fast from the night before and eat within the first hour of waking to stimulate your metabolism," says Kaidanian. According to her, stretching out the fasting-like state can slow down your metabolism, which could ruin your day ahead.By comparison, A higher metabolic rate means your body burns more calories as you go about your day; it can also make you feel more energetic.If you're going to be working out, Kaidanian, says eating something before you exercise can help fuel your body. She suggests eating a small apple or half a banana with a handful of nuts.

9. Eat something within an hour of waking up

"The best options when it comes to breaking your fast are those that are based on whole foods, i.e., foods that are in their natural state and not processed, with protein and fiber to satisfy and give your body fuel for the day ahead," says Kaidanian. Oats, fruit with yogurt, or veggie egg muffins are some healthy options Kaidanian recommends.

10. Choose healthy breakfast options

To build a great morning routine, don't hit the snooze button, avoid scrolling on your phone, and try to wake up at the same time every day.

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10 steps to building a great morning routine to improve your productivity and happiness

According to experts, too much added sugar can be one of the greatest threats to cardiovascular disease. Complications arise when you consume too much added sugar — that is, sugar that food manufacturers add to products to increase flavor or extend shelf life. "The effects of added sugar intake — higher blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver disease — are all linked to an increased risk for heart attack and stroke," says Dr. Hu.

The Dangers of Sugar

To write simply, the added sugar is the artificial sugar that manufacturers use on their food products and they are often known as processed foods.In the western diet , the top sources are soft drinks, fruit drinks, flavored yogurts, cereals, cookies, cakes, candy, and most processed foods. But added sugar is also present in items that you may not think of as sweetened, like soups, bread, cured meats, and ketchup.

Sources of Added Sugar ( harmful)

In a study published in 2014 in JAMA Internal Medicine, Dr. Hu and his colleagues found an association between a high-sugar diet and a greater risk of dying from heart disease.Over the course of the 15-year study, people who got 17% to 21% of their calories from added sugar had a 38% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared with those who consumed 8% of their calories as added sugar. "Basically, the higher the intake of added sugar, the higher the risk for heart disease," ~says Dr. Hu.

The Research on Added Sugar

If 24 teaspoons of added sugar per day is too much, then what is the right amount? It's hard to say, since sugar is not a required nutrient in your diet. The Institute of Medicine, which sets Recommended Dietary Allowances, or RDAs, has not issued a formal number for sugar. However, the American Heart Association suggests that men consume no more than 150 calories (about 9 teaspoons or 36 grams) of added sugar per day. That is close to the amount in a 12-ounce can of soda.Again, if the consumption of added sugar is stopped completely, it is fine and even better for the health.

The Maximum Limit for Consuming Added Sugar

The good sugar or natural sugar is produced naturally in all organic foods that contain carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, grains, and dairy. Consuming whole foods that contain natural sugar is okay. Plant foods also have high amounts of fiber, essential minerals, and antioxidants. Since your body digests these foods slowly, the sugar in them offers a steady supply of energy to your cells. A high intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains also has been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers.

Natural Sugar is Good Sugar

People consume too much added sugar—extra amounts that food manufacturers add to products to increase flavor and extend shelf life—which can have a serious impact on heart health.

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Sugar: A Sweet Danger for the Generation.

According to a <a href="https://brill.com/view/book/edcoll/9789047419648/Bej.9789004158511.i-301_012.xml">2007 study by Fuller Theological Seminary professor Sarah A. Schnitker and UC Davis psychology professor Robert Emmons </a>, patient people tend to experience less depression and negative emotions, perhaps because they can cope better with upsetting or stressful situations.

It Aids Your Mental Health

Being patient helps you achieve your goals and desires no matter any hindrance that may occur on the way. The road to achieving your goal is not straight and if you don’t have enough patience for it you won’t reach the finish line.

Helps You Achieve Your Goals

Being patient will give you a good reputation among your friends, colleagues, family members, etc. Patience stops you from being a quitter and ensures you see a task to the end. People around you will know you have someone who never quits until the work is done and this will help boost your reputation around people

It Gives You A Good Reputation

Irrational decisions that may affect our goals and later come to hunt us in life can be made in the heat of the moment but when you are patient, you will have enough time to think of different scenario and situations so the decisions you make will be the most beneficial to you.

Patience Helps You Make Rational Thoughts

Both the mental and physical health are intertwined, what affects A will affect B. People who are patient tend to enjoy better physical health as well as mental health. Patience helps you avoid stress which gives you a better outlook

It Gives You A Better Physical Health

Being patient helps me lot in many areas like in exercising,  in share markets. It will help you also that's why sharing it's benefits

Understand yourself and those around you.

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