Q. Just did this quiz - http://health.ninemsn.com.au/quiz.as... to see whether I'm drinking too much alcohol... here's my results -
18 correct answers out of 24 questions:
You know that there are guidelines, but you're a bit hazy on the detail. Maybe you're saving all your drinks for a one-night binge â which is very risky behaviour. Make sure you eat while you're drinking, to help absorb the effects of the alcohol. If cocktail food is all that's available, get into the oysters (full of zinc to help with processing the alcohol), sushi and plain corn chips (their low glycaemic index will help you feel fuller for longer). And while a doner kebab at [insert favourite kebab food house here] is always a strangely attractive thing, you're better off going home to some wholegrain toast and vegemite. And make sure you keep one or two alcohol-free days aside in every week.
How about you? Whoever comes exact to or BETTER than my result first wins best answer!
http://health.ninemsn.com.au/quiz.aspx?quizid=162
18 correct answers out of 24 questions:
You know that there are guidelines, but you're a bit hazy on the detail. Maybe you're saving all your drinks for a one-night binge â which is very risky behaviour. Make sure you eat while you're drinking, to help absorb the effects of the alcohol. If cocktail food is all that's available, get into the oysters (full of zinc to help with processing the alcohol), sushi and plain corn chips (their low glycaemic index will help you feel fuller for longer). And while a doner kebab at [insert favourite kebab food house here] is always a strangely attractive thing, you're better off going home to some wholegrain toast and vegemite. And make sure you keep one or two alcohol-free days aside in every week.
How about you? Whoever comes exact to or BETTER than my result first wins best answer!
http://health.ninemsn.com.au/quiz.aspx?quizid=162
A. I scored 22.
I usually eat the buffet during happy hour, food slows the absorbtion of alcohol into your system.
I usually eat the buffet during happy hour, food slows the absorbtion of alcohol into your system.
What are some good Brain foods?
Q. I wanna know some good food that makes you concentrate better like in school. Stuff that really gives alot of juice to your brain.
A. Increase your mental agility and improve your memory by choosing the right foods:
Opt for wholegrain food :
Walk into a room and forget why you're there? Forget already what this article's about? Make sure you're eating a diet rich in a mix of wholegrain foods such as cereals, wheatbran, wheatgerm and wholewheat pasta. One study found that women who increased their folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 intake showed an improvement in recalling information compared to women who were not taking a supplement.
Enjoy oily fish :
The essential omega-3 fatty acids - found in oily fish, as well as fish oil, walnut oil and flaxseeds (linseeds) - are high in DHA, fatty acid crucial to the health of our nervous system. Low DHA levels have been linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. Fish also contains iodine, which is known to improve mental clarity.
Binge on blueberries:
Research from Tufts University in the United States and published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests that blueberry extract can improve short term memory loss. Widely available, so there's no excuse!
Eat more tomatoes:
There is good evidence to suggest that lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes, could help protect against the kind of free radical damage to cells which occurs in the development of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's
Add vitality with vitamins :
Folic acid and vitamin B12 help prevent homocysteine from building up in the body - levels of which have been found to be higher in people who have Alzheimer's.
Fortified cereals are a great source of B12 and also contain complex carbohydrates which release energy over a long period and will keep you more mentally alert throughout the day.
Get a blackcurrant boost :
Vitamin C has long been thought to have the power to increase mental agility. One of the best sources of this vital vitamin is blackcurrants.
Pick up pumpkin seeds :
Just a handful a day is all you need to get your recommended daily amount of zinc, vital for enhancing memory and thinking skills.
Bet on broccoli:
A great source of vitamin K, which is known to enhance cognitive function and improve brainpower.
Sprinkle on sage :
Sage has long had a reputation for improving memory and although most studies focus on sage as an essential oil, it could be worth adding fresh sage to your diet, too.
Go nuts :
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that a good intake of vitamin E might help to prevent poor memory. Nuts are a great source of vitamin E along with leafy green vegetables, seeds, eggs, brown rice and wholegrains.
Brainpower supplements :
Two supplements are causing excitement within the medical world. The first Eye Q, a blend of high grade marine fish oil and evening primrose oil, is thought to boost brainpower in children. A study by Durham County Council and Mansfield College, Oxford, concluded that 40 per cent of the children sampled improved both their reading skills and attention spans when taking the supplements.
The second is called Ethos Endymion, which contains L-Carnosine, a strong antioxidant which appears to have dramatic results for a number of conditions: cataracts, improving skin tone, speeding up wound healing, and protecting the brain from plaque formation that may lead to senility and Alzheimer's. L-Carnosine is found in chicken and lean red meat so this powder supplement could be especially useful for veggies.
Also do maths, puzzles, quizes and crosswords .
Opt for wholegrain food :
Walk into a room and forget why you're there? Forget already what this article's about? Make sure you're eating a diet rich in a mix of wholegrain foods such as cereals, wheatbran, wheatgerm and wholewheat pasta. One study found that women who increased their folic acid, vitamin B12 and vitamin B6 intake showed an improvement in recalling information compared to women who were not taking a supplement.
Enjoy oily fish :
The essential omega-3 fatty acids - found in oily fish, as well as fish oil, walnut oil and flaxseeds (linseeds) - are high in DHA, fatty acid crucial to the health of our nervous system. Low DHA levels have been linked to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and memory loss. Fish also contains iodine, which is known to improve mental clarity.
Binge on blueberries:
Research from Tufts University in the United States and published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests that blueberry extract can improve short term memory loss. Widely available, so there's no excuse!
Eat more tomatoes:
There is good evidence to suggest that lycopene, a powerful antioxidant found in tomatoes, could help protect against the kind of free radical damage to cells which occurs in the development of dementia, particularly Alzheimer's
Add vitality with vitamins :
Folic acid and vitamin B12 help prevent homocysteine from building up in the body - levels of which have been found to be higher in people who have Alzheimer's.
Fortified cereals are a great source of B12 and also contain complex carbohydrates which release energy over a long period and will keep you more mentally alert throughout the day.
Get a blackcurrant boost :
Vitamin C has long been thought to have the power to increase mental agility. One of the best sources of this vital vitamin is blackcurrants.
Pick up pumpkin seeds :
Just a handful a day is all you need to get your recommended daily amount of zinc, vital for enhancing memory and thinking skills.
Bet on broccoli:
A great source of vitamin K, which is known to enhance cognitive function and improve brainpower.
Sprinkle on sage :
Sage has long had a reputation for improving memory and although most studies focus on sage as an essential oil, it could be worth adding fresh sage to your diet, too.
Go nuts :
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that a good intake of vitamin E might help to prevent poor memory. Nuts are a great source of vitamin E along with leafy green vegetables, seeds, eggs, brown rice and wholegrains.
Brainpower supplements :
Two supplements are causing excitement within the medical world. The first Eye Q, a blend of high grade marine fish oil and evening primrose oil, is thought to boost brainpower in children. A study by Durham County Council and Mansfield College, Oxford, concluded that 40 per cent of the children sampled improved both their reading skills and attention spans when taking the supplements.
The second is called Ethos Endymion, which contains L-Carnosine, a strong antioxidant which appears to have dramatic results for a number of conditions: cataracts, improving skin tone, speeding up wound healing, and protecting the brain from plaque formation that may lead to senility and Alzheimer's. L-Carnosine is found in chicken and lean red meat so this powder supplement could be especially useful for veggies.
Also do maths, puzzles, quizes and crosswords .
Why did you overeat this week?
Q. Think back over this past week and remember anytimes that you overate...
Why did you do it? Boredom? Anxiety? To be social? Feeling 'crazy'?
Why did you do it? Boredom? Anxiety? To be social? Feeling 'crazy'?
A. I just transferred to a new school and I'm freaking out about my college classes. I need to keep a high GPA to get into the business school and this semester is my only chance so if I screw it up I am going to pay big (thousands of wasted $$ and time if I don't make it). It is friday but I don't even want to go out tonight, my books didn't come in the mail yet and homework is backing up, missed a quiz and am already behind. Usually I overeat because of boredom but lately I've been so stressed and anxious that I can't stop eating until I feel sick.
So I don't do anything stupid I am going to counteract the whole binge thing by going to the gym for a couple hours... Or else I know things will just get worse..!
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So I don't do anything stupid I am going to counteract the whole binge thing by going to the gym for a couple hours... Or else I know things will just get worse..!
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