Are sliced and stored onions bad for bacteria ?

Are sliced and stored onions bad for bacteria ?

 

Are cut onions bad

I have used an onion which has been left in the fridge, and sometimes I don't use a whole one at one time, so save the other half for later.

Now with this info, I have changed my mind.... will buy smaller onions in the future.

onions are a huge magnet for bacteria, especially uncooked onions. You should never plan to keep a portion of a sliced onion.. He says it's not even safe if you put it in a zip-lock bag and put it in your refrigerator.

It's already contaminated enough just by being cut open and out for a bit, that it can be a danger to you (and doubly watch out for those onions you put in your hotdogs at the baseball park!)

SO ARE ONIONS REALLY BACTERIA ATRRACTERS

The notion that onions are a "bacteria magnet" may stem from an old wives' tale dating at least as far back as the 1500s, when it was believed that distributing raw onions around a residence guarded against the bubonic plague and other diseases by "absorbing the elements of infection." Believe it or not, though it has no scientific basis whatsoever, some people still believe this today.

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Growing vegetables on film

Growing vegetables on film

Grow crops on film

Yes you heard right!! the japanese have come out with new technology that grows all kinds of vegetables  and possibly trees as well in the future  on film. So pretty much no soil is needed as the plants get their nutrients supplied from the film.

Plant growing without soil

This method has been tried by the Japanese in the middle east desert  with success and they say the chances of the plans or vegetables catching disease is also low due  to no soil. Here si a video showing the japanese growing plants on film

Who needs soil when you can grow crops on film? Japan's Mebiol is growing a Garden of Eden of sorts on its thin hydro-membranes, which are only microns thick.

The greens can grow considerably if liquid nutrients are given to them from above and below, through the film

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How to get rid of that beer belly !!

How to get rid of that beer belly !!

How to avoid a beer belly or beer stomach

Men cant stay away from beer  and so they have to make Health plans to either get their beer belly in shape or then abstain from beer. Many men actually  do think that the beer belly  is attractive to the opposite sex , when in most cases it isn't.

You have seen others (dad, uncle, boss, a politician, some police guys or a pedestrian on the street) sporting it and probably also might have giggled at the sight of it. A Beer or a pot belly is not only an unflattering sight but also looks like  an unhealthy asset not just  restricted to many ageing celebrities but also the masses.  It can often been seen as a put  off by women, who can find a beer beer stomach unattractive.

These days, even young people in their 20s to 30’s have become a victim to this pot belly, which is certainly a bad sign.

What is  a beer belly?

A round, pot-shaped belly  that is caused by frequent beer drinking ore fat accumulation is often called a Beer Belly. This is more prevalent amongst males compared to females and sometimes also caused by excessive eating. It is caused by excessive accumulation of fat in abdominal area.

If a person's Body Mass Index (BMI) is more than 30 and he has a beer belly, then the beer belly could be responsible for many chronic life-threatening diseases.

How does a person get a beer belly ?

Studies indicate that beer belly is highly co-related with insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, and hypertension. But the most important and risky cause is the metabolic syndrome which due to all of the above conditions and disorders mentioned above are together in the same person.

If you drink beer very often, you consume more calories and more fluid is retained in the stomach until filtered and excreted by kidney through urine, this causes stomach to bulge for prolonged time and to loose its elasticity thus creating a beer belly

Get  the right Exercise program to turn your beer belly into a six pack  body or a flat stomach!!

High-carbohydrate intake via food and a diet which includes fatty foods and oils in food  preparations contribute to making a beer belly.

Here are some Precautions you can take to avoid a  beer belly

- Avoid excessive eating.

- Avoid high calorie and high fat foods especially animal meat.

- Avoid foods made of refined products made up of maida and consume high-fibre foods.

- Avoid aerated drinks and sweets

- Eat small but frequent meals to help proper digestion.

- Leave a gap of two hours between your dinner and sleep time.

- Do not combine eating with other activities like reading or watching television.

- If you have digestive disorders or gastric problem consult a nutritionist to enhance your digestive system.

Here are some belly reducing programs  available on the internet that you can check out

The belly fat solution

The Flat Stomach Solution

The Flat Tummy Makeover - Female Focused Fat Loss & Sexy Tummy System!

Lose Stomach Fat And Get Flat, Sexy Abs

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Mobile phones and radiation

Mobile phones and radiation

Mobile phones or Cellphones cause brain cancer, dementia and have other side effects, these are the results of many studies conducted. However, most of such studies have remained largely inconclusive.

Recently a panel findings highlighted the health hazards posed by mobile phones radiation. The committee named loss of memory, lack of concentration, digestive and sleep disturbances as some of the ill-effects caused by mobile phone radiation.

List of mobile phones with high levels of RF radiation

CNET recently published a “list of phones with high levels of RF radiation”. The list includes some of the popular smartphone models from companies like LG, Motorola and Sony Ericsson.The study is based on SAR or Specific Absorption Rate. SAR is a way to measure the amount of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body when using the handset.

A cell phone's SAR, or its Specific Absorption Rate, is a measure of the amount of radio frequency (RF) energy absorbed by the body when using the handset. All cell phones emit RF energy and the SAR varies by handset model.

1. Motorola Bravo has a 3 megapixel autofocus camera, 512 MB RAM, aGPS, accelerometer and Bluetooth.The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.59

2.Motorola Droid whihc is Android-powered is number 2. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.58

3.Sony Ericsson's 12 megapixel shooter Satio too figures among the phone's with highest level of radiation. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.56.

4.Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 Mini Pro, is at No. 4 on the list. The Android-based phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.55.

5.Kyocera Jax S1300 with a 1.8-inch display. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.55

6.Motorola i335 sports a 1.5-inch display. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.53.

7.Android-based 3G smartphone “Defy”. The phone's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.52.

8.The candybar Motorola Grasp features a 2.2-inch display, 1.3 megapixel camera with digital zoom. Grasp's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.52.

9.ZTE Salute's Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) is 1.52.

10.No. 10 is LG Rumor 2 with 1.51 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR).

Here is a device  that can protect you from cellphone radiation, its a bit quirky but says will do the job.

A randomized study was conducted between January 1 and December 31, 2009 at a single U.S. laboratory among 47 healthy participants recruited from the community. Cell phones were placed on their left and right ears and brain imaging was performed with positron emission tomography, PET, scans. This study's authors say more research is needed to answer that question."Results of this study provide evidence that acute cell phone exposure affects brain metabolic activity," the authors state. "However, these results provide no information as to their relevance regarding potential carcinogenic effects, or lack of such effects, from chronic cell phone use.”

Get the book Disconnect: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What the Industry Has Done to Hide It, and How to Protect Your Family if you want to read more about mobile phone radiation.

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Vitamins and the body Health

Vitamins and the body Health

The human body is an incredibly complex organism that requires dozens of different vitamins, minerals, and nutrients so it can operate efficiently.

Nutritional requirements are often slightly different for young children, adolescents, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned about your vitamin intake.

Every bodily function, from digestion to growth, to muscle movement, to memories, requires the right vitamins to function properly. Different vitamins provide different benefits, but together a diet rich in appropriate vitamins and minerals keeps you strong, energetic, and healthy.

Vitamin Deficiencies

Not getting enough vitamins can create a wide range of health problems, including:

• Lethargy and fatigue
• Dry skin
• Poor eyesight
• Higher cholesterol levels
• Raised blood pressure
• Slow wound healing
• Sore gums
• Increased cancer and heart disease risks
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Infertility

The best sources of vitamins are fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, dairy, and other wholesome foods. Unfortunately, heavily processed foods such as those that come in boxes and bags on store shelves or in the freezer section often lack essential vitamins because the chemicals required to process and preserve the foods strips them of their healthiest nutrients. Because of this, many people may be vitamin deficient without realizing it.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are concerned about your vitamin intake or then browse on of the Vitamins shop online for a good deal if you know what you want

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Is 3D tv harmful for health ?

Is 3D tv harmful for health ?

Scientists  and researchers say Avoid 3D TV as it can disorient the brain, causing eye strain, headaches, nausea and sickness, scientists warn.

3D TV can be harmful

When buying a 3 DTV , Viewers will have a choice between two types of 3D TVs - active and passive - which show the 3D images in different ways.
An active TV normally will cost less that a passive 3d tv, but will require special 'shutter' glasses. The basic idea is that the TV displays the  3D programme  or movie in a series of rapidly alternating frames - left eye, right eye, left eye, right eye - changing at such a speed that the viewer cannot even detect it is happening. The shutter glasses, which cost 20 to 40 USD a pair and are powered by a small battery, block out one eye or the other on alternate frames at the same high speed, synchronizing with the image being displayed on TV via a wireless connection to the set. The brain is thus fooled into creating a 3D image in the mind's eye.

3D Tv warnings for health

The  3d tv passive technology relies on a special polarising filter on the TV set to split the image into its left eye - right eye components. The split picture is then watched using a simple pair of polarising glasses - similar to the ones handed out in modern 3D cinemas - to create the 3D image.

The closer the viewer is to the screen, the worse it feels, making 3D TVs more problematic than cinema screens. Researchers at Eindhoven University in the Netherlands asked 39 people who could see 3D to read some text on a screen 10 feet away. Seven of the group suffered symptoms that can lead to nausea, including double vision and eye.

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Are mobile phones bad for babies ?

Are mobile phones bad for babies ?

Scientists in America  reported that foetuses regularly exposed to mobile phones in the womb had a 30 per cent greater chance of behavioural difficulties at the age of seven. The findings, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, were based on a study of 28,000 seven-year-olds and their mothers, who were part of the Danish National Birth Cohort study.

The study enrolled 100,000 pregnant women between 1996 and 2002 and monitored their behaviour and their children's health over eight years.

The  report sugests  that  pregnant  women who regularly use mobile phones may be more likely to have children with behavioural problems, particularly if their children start using mobile phones in their first seven years. The researchers from the University of Southern California said the results showed an obvious association between mobile phone exposure and abnormal behaviour in children.

The Australian Centre for Radio Frequency Bioeffects Research,  said the data was not strong enough to indicate a link between mobile phone exposure and behavioural problems.

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