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Leaf To Life 🧬

The leaves(we Humans) for a small 🌿strands(countries) of a 🎄 big tree(The Earth 🌏).

Humans And Leaves🌿

Just like how the 🌿 each leaf is beautiful while tied up with the strand. We all together are beautiful as an individual in each country spreaded on this beautiful planet. We are unique in our owns ways, just live the life to it's potential.

Uniqueness

We all get the oxygen through plants, let's save them and us as well.

The Life 

We are sentient human beings, hope the journey is sweet and smooth.

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Thoughts that are essential to pull the threads of life. 

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Why are leaves like that? 

A large-scale longitudinal study examined the association between personality traits and body weight over time. The results showed that future body mass index (BMI) cannot be predicted based on personality traits, but future changes of personality traits of consciousness and agreeableness could be predicted based on BMI values.

Does BMI Make Personalities?

Personality traits are psychological characteristics that influence an individual’s behavior, motivation, thoughts, and emotions across various situations. They are relatively stable and consistent, allowing researchers to categorize and describe individual differences in personality. The most widely accepted concept of personality, the Big Five personality model, proposes that humans have 5 broad personality traits. These traits are neuroticism, extraversion, openness for experience, agreeableness and conscientiousness.

The Big 5 Personality Model

The researchers based their study on the reasoning that cause-and-effect relations cannot run backwards in time. If one factor causes another, using the cause to predict future values of the effect should yield more successful predictions than using it to predict past values of the effect. In this way, they could calculate strengths of associations between past and future values of body mass index and personality and infer which is likely to be the cause and which to be the consequence.

Cause-and-Effect Relations Cannot Run Backwards In Time

Neither personality traits nor individual answers to personality assessment statements could predict changes in body mass index. However, body mass index could predict future changes in the personality traits of conscientiousness and agreeableness. Individuals with lower body mass index values (i.e., lower body weight for their height) tended to a tiny bit more conscientious and agreeable on average compared to those with higher body mass index values.

BMI Can Affect Conscientiousness And Agreeableness

Conscientiousness is a personality trait characterized by the tendency to be organized, responsible, goal-oriented, and reliable, often associated with being diligent, punctual, and detail-oriented in one’s actions and work. Agreeableness, on the other hand, is a personality trait reflecting a person’s proclivity to be cooperative, kind, empathetic, and generally pleasant to be around. Agreeable individuals emphasize harmonious social interactions and a willingness to compromise in relationships.

What Conscientiousness And Agreeableness Are

The associations were consistent with causal influences of body mass index on these personality traits, suggesting that either body weight or health status more generally may influence them. Body mass index may thus be among the currently poorly understood correlates of personality development. In contrast, although personality traits were collectively able to predict future body mass index, no clear support was found for causal influences of personality traits on body mass index.

BMI: A Correlate Of Personality Development

A large-scale study revealed that while personality traits do not predict future body mass index (BMI), BMI can predict changes in traits like conscientiousness and agreeableness. These findings, derived from a longitudinal sample, suggest a weak causal relationship between BMI and certain personality developments. ...

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The Association Between Personality Traits And Body Weight Over Time

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans currently recommend that most adults consume 5 to 6 cups (or cup equivalents) of starchy vegetables each week to help meet their total vegetable goals. Yet, as confusion around "good versus bad carbs" persists among consumers, there is a risk of starchy vegetable avoidance in favor of other carbohydrate foods perceived as equally or more nutritious – or even carbohydrate avoidance all together.

Carbohydrates: Never Good, Only Bad, Worse And Worst?

Using menu model analyses, nutrition expert Keith Ayoob, EdD, RDN, Associate Professor Emeritus, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, demonstrates the real-world implications of eliminating starchy vegetables in the diet and swapping them for grain-based foods. The results? Replacing starchy vegetables with grain-based alternatives, including whole-grain foods, for one day led to a 21% decrease in potassium, a 17% decrease in vitamin B6, an 11% drop in vitamin C and a 10% reduction in fiber.

What Does Going 1 Day Without Starchy Vegetables Mean?

It's tempting to think of all carbohydrate foods as interchangeable. But these foods are categorized within different food groups for a reason – perhaps most importantly, they tend to have vastly different vitamin and mineral contents.Compared to grains, starchy vegetables like potatoes tend to be higher in potassium, designated a nutrient of public health concern by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans because inadequate intake is associated with increased health risks. They can also provide an excellent source of vitamin C.

Are All Carbohydrates Interchangeable? Vitamins & Minerals

Though neither grains nor starchy vegetables are considered a major protein source, the protein quality in potatoes, a starchy vegetable, is notably higher than the protein quality of grains, comparable in quality (as measured by "biological value") to the protein in egg and milk. And though food choices from both groups can help add fiber to the diet, grains offer unique nutritional benefits as well, typically offering more thiamin, zinc and vitamin E.

Are All Carbohydrates Interchangeable? Protein

As is so often the case in the world of nutrition, guidance comes down to balance, variety and moderation – which might sound boring, but all three would benefit most people's eating styles. It's important to get the right mix of vegetables and grains and include both starchy and non-starchy vegetables to help ensure we're meeting both our macronutrient and micronutrient needs.

The 3 Nutrition Guidance Pillars: Balance, Variety, Moderation

It's important to recognize that some cultural groups traditionally use certain carb-containing foods over others. That's why more research is needed to understand how different carbohydrate food choices impact diet quality and what culturally appropriate foods should be encouraged to help close any nutrient gaps.

Nutrition Guidance And The Cultural Dimension Of Foods

A perspective recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition underscores the unique role starchy vegetables play as a vital vehicle for essential nutrients.

A perspective recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition underscores the unique role starchy vegetables play as a vital vehicle for essential nutrients

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Starchy Vegetables: A Vital Vehicle For Essential Nutrients

Lion’s mane mushrooms are large, white, shaggy mushrooms that look like a lion’s mane as they grow.They contain bioactive substances that have many beneficial effects on ones body, brain, heart, and gut.Additionally, studies have found that lion’s mane can help protect against <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/alzheimers-disease">Alzheimer’s disease</a>; a degenerative brain disease that causes progressive memory loss.

Lions Mane As A Medicinal Mushroom 

A 2020 study of people with mild Alzheimer’s found that supplementation with only 1 gram of lion’s mane daily for 49 weeks significantly improved their cognitive test scores when. compared with a placebo. The ability of lion’s mane mushroom to promote nerve growth and protect the brain from the onset of Alzheimer’s or Alzheimer's related damage only begins to explain some of its beneficial effects on brain health.Nature should never be illegal

Lions Mane, The Brain And Alzheimer's Disease.

Lion’s mane mushrooms and their extracts contain bioactive substances that have beneficial effects on the body.

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Lion’s Mane Mushroom And Alzheimer's. 

Nutrition experts have recognized for many years that western diets rich in fats and sugar may be behind the cause of obesity, but debate has reigned over the primary culprit: is it intake of too many calories? Is it specific foods such as carbohydrates or fat? This has led to some groups recommending reducing sugar, some reducing carb intake, while others believe the key is reducing high fat-foods.

Is It Sugar, Carbs, Or Fat?

A new paper suggests these theories are not incompatible with each other, and that they can all be brought together in one unified pathway that centers around one true driver: fructose.According to the researchers, the primary problem in obesity is fructose, which is present in table sugar and high fructose corn syrup. Fructose can also be made in the body from carbohydrates (particularly glucose). When fructose is metabolized, it lowers the active energy in the body (known as ATP, or adenosine triphosphate) which causes hunger and food intake.

It’s Fructose, Actually

What the researchers call the "fructose survival hypothesis" brings together most of the dietary hypotheses of obesity, including the two that have been most incompatible with each other—the energy balance theory, which proposes that too much food (and primarily fat) drives obesity, and the carbohydrate-insulin model, which puts carbohydrates at the center of weight gain.

The “Fructose-Survival Hypothesis”

Essentially, the energy balance theory and the carbohydrate-insulin theory, which put a litany of metabolic and dietary drivers at the center of the obesity epidemic, are all pieces of a puzzle unified by one last piece: fructose. Fructose is what triggers our metabolism to go into low power mode and lose our control of appetite, but fatty foods become the major source of calories that drive weight gain.

Fructose Triggers Our Metabolism To Go Into Low Power Mode

To unify these theories in particular, the researchers say we can look to hibernating animals as an example. When we're hungry and low on active energy, we go into survival mode. Animals know to forage for food when energy levels begin to fall; it’s why bears eat fruit to prepare for winter. Fruits are high-fructose foods, and fructose significantly stifles active energy. Fat acts as stored energy, but eating high-fructose foods blocks the replacement of active energy from fat storage, keeping active energy low like a bear preparing for a long winter's nap.

It Blocks The Replacement Of Active Energy From Stored Energy

The fructose survival hypothesis views obesity as a low-energy state. Identifying fructose as the conduit that redirects active energy replacement to fat storage shows that fructose is what drives energy imbalance, which unites theories.While more work is needed to fully validate this unifying hypothesis, this is a hopeful first step in potentially identifying more targeted preventions for obesity and related metabolic imbalance management.

And It Redirects Active Energy Replacement To Fat Storage

Obesity as a low-energy state, induced and extended by fructose. 

The “Fructose Survival” Hypothesis

Usually considered vegetables, mushrooms are neither plants nor animals. They belong to a unique kingdom of fungi.
Unlike plants that make food using sunlight and animals that eat their food; fungi have a unique way of obtaining nutrition.
They have certain thread-like structures called mycelia; singular mycelium that grow into or around the food source and release digestive enzymes to break down food externally that is then absorbed by mycelia.
Read more to find out which mushrooms are out there!

What Are Mushrooms

Chaga mushroom: Also called “the king of medicinal mushrooms." Not a true mushroom but a mass of mycelia (called sclerotium). This mushroom is rich in various antioxidants. Boosts immunity, brain health and liver health.
Lion’s mane mushroom: Called “the mushroom for the mind” because of its role in promoting brain health and nerve function. It contains important compounds such as beta-glucans known for their tumor-protecting, immune-boosting and brain-protective properties. It may play a role in protecting against diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's .

Types Of Functional Mushrooms

> Reishi mushroom: It is also called “the mushroom for immortality.” Boosts immunity, promotes restful sleep, fights fatigue and reduces stress.
> Turkey tail mushroom: “The mushroom of several colors.” It is one of the most popular medicinal mushrooms. It boosts immunity and is said to fight cancer cells. It also encourages gut health.
> Shiitake mushroom: It is also called “the fragrant mushroom.” It is known for its delicious flavor. It reduces inflammation in the body and boosts liver function, heart health and immunity.

But Wait... There's More!

> Cordyceps mushroom: It is also called “the caterpillar mushroom.” Known for its role in increasing energy production inside the cells. It may protect from allergies and boost lung health.
> Maitake mushroom: It is also called “the dancing mushroom.” It is famous for boosting immunity, regulating blood sugar and cholesterol levels, regulating blood pressure and aiding weight loss.

What Health Benefits Do These Mushrooms Contain?

Functional Mushrooms & Their Health Benefits.

Train for yourself.Don't train to lose weight. Don't train for a 6 pack. Don't train for a big booty. Don't train for a pumped chest.Train to play with your kids when you're older. Train to pick up your groceries comfortably. Train to walk up the stairs by yourself. Train for good posture. Train to prevent injuries. Train to manage your anxiety. Train to walk without a cane when you're older. Train to sit and stand up without anyone's help. Train to be independent for as long as possible.Train for the bigger picture. The real goal.And if you do, aesthetics will follow.

Train for the bigger picture. The real goal. 

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Don&#39;t train to lose weight!
Don&#39;t train for a 6 pack!
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Mohamed Safwat on Training: Train For Yourself

In the hustle and bustle of today's work environment, finding time to prepare a hearty and healthy meal can be challenging. Fortunately, with a little prep and creativity, you can whip up dishes that are not only quick but also nutritious. Here are five recipes that every busy worker should have in their repertoire:

Introduction

Ingredients: Bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrots, soy sauce, olive oil, and any protein of your choice (chicken, tofu, shrimp).	 Method: Saute your protein until cooked, add in vegetables, and stir in soy sauce. Serve over rice or noodles.

Quick Veggie Stir Fry

Ingredients: Whole wheat spaghetti, canned tuna, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, red chili flakes, and parsley.Method:	 Boil the pasta. While it cooks, saute garlic and chili flakes in olive oil, add tuna and tomatoes. Combine with drained pasta, garnish with parsley.

15-Minute Tuna Pasta

Ingredients: Eggs, fresh spinach, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil.	 Method:	 Whisk eggs and pour into a heated pan with olive oil. Add spinach and feta. Cook until set, fold, and serve.

Spinach and Feta Omelette

Ingredients: Quinoa, canned black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, chili, and cilantro.	 Method: Combine all ingredients in a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer until quinoa is cooked. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

One-Pot Quinoa and Black Beans

Ingredients:	 Cooked chicken breast (diced), avocado, lemon juice, lettuce, tortilla wraps, salt, and pepper.	 Method:	 Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix in chicken. Place on a tortilla with lettuce, wrap, and enjoy!

Avocado Chicken Salad Wrap

While these meals are quick and balanced, sometimes our bodies need an extra boost. Including a <a href="https://17fcchchd2viwod5wi1ry39y59.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=liv">supplement</a> in your diet can help fill any nutritional gaps, ensuring that you stay energetic and focused throughout your hectic day. Also, to combat the stress and physical strain of a packed schedule, consider integrating exercises like those from the <a href="https://d009cbdeoz0hwoa63kwk45y2wq.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=livk">hyperbolic stretching program</a> into your daily routine.

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Busy schedules demand efficient meals. Share your go-to quick recipes in the comments and let's help each other make mealtime simpler and tastier!

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5 Easy to Prepare Meals Recipe for Busy Workers

Remote work often blurs the lines between meal times and work hours. Eating the right food not only keeps you healthy but also boosts productivity and focus. Here are the top 10 foods remote workers should consider integrating into their diets:

Packed with antioxidants, they help improve cognitive function and memory.

Berries (Blueberries, Raspberries, and Strawberries)

These are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E which promote brain health.

Nuts and Seeds (Walnuts, Almonds, Chia Seeds)

Rich in vitamins and folate, they are essential for brain development and function.

Leafy Greens (Kale, Spinach, and Swiss Chard)

A great protein source that also provides choline, beneficial for brain health.

Eggs

Contains omega-3 which helps with cognitive processes and reduces the risk of memory problems.

Fish (Salmon, Mackerel, Sardines)

High in monounsaturated fats which promote healthy blood flow and support the brain.

Avocado

Packed with protein and complex carbohydrates, these provide a steady stream of energy.

Beans and Lentils

Contains flavonoids, caffeine, and antioxidants. It's not just a treat, but also aids concentration and mood!

Dark Chocolate

Support heart health, which in turn ensures a steady blood flow to the brain.

Whole Grains (Quinoa, Oats, and Brown Rice)

Gut health is linked to brain health. Yogurt promotes a healthy gut, which can positively impact your brain functions.

Yogurt (Especially Probiotic Varieties)

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Fueling our bodies with the right food is crucial, especially when working from home. What's your favorite brain-boosting snack? Share your top nutritional tips with fellow remote workers!

Top 10 Must Eat Foods for Remote Workers

Stand in front of your chair and lower yourself down until your glutes touch the seat and then stand back up. This helps strengthen your leg muscles without needing much space.

Chair Squats

Place your hands on the edge of your sturdy desk. Step back into a plank position and perform a push-up. This targets the arms and chest.

Desk Push-Ups

While seated, straighten one leg and lift it up off the chair. Hold for a few seconds and then switch legs. This is great for your quadriceps.

Seated Leg Lifts

Gently tilt your head towards one shoulder and then the other to stretch and relieve any tension in the neck.

Neck Tilts

Sit tall in your chair. Turn your torso to one side, holding the backrest. This aids in alleviating any lower back pain and tension.

Spinal Twist

Extend one arm out in front, palm up. With your other hand, gently press on the upward facing hand, stretching your wrist and forearm.

Wrist Flexor Stretch

Simply elevate your shoulders toward your ears and then relax them. It's a quick way to relieve shoulder tension.

Shoulder Shrugs

Lift one foot off the floor and rotate the ankle clockwise, then counter-clockwise. It helps in preventing ankle stiffness.

Ankle Circles

Stand behind your chair for support. Bend one knee, bringing your heel towards your glutes, and then lower it. Switch legs and repeat.

Standing Hamstring Curls

Working from home offers the flexibility to squeeze in exercise breaks, but there's more to fitness. Incorporating a <a href="https://d009cbdeoz0hwoa63kwk45y2wq.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=livk">specialized stretching program</a>, like the renowned hyperbolic method, into your daily routine can significantly enhance flexibility and reduce stress.And remember, even as we prioritize fitness, supporting our bodies with essential nutrients, possibly through some <a href="https://17fcchchd2viwod5wi1ry39y59.hop.clickbank.net/?tid=liv">well-chosen supplements</a>, ensures we're fueling our bodies adequately.

Your workspace can double as your mini fitness studio. Which of these exercises are you integrating into your work breaks? Share your innovative fitness hacks with the remote-working community!

9 Easy to do Exercises for Remote Workers (With Super Mario!)

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