Girls tends to ignore their hair.They think that messy hair looks pretty.Like what I've found which is a picture of a girl who is trying to make a pose out of her messy hair.If you are looking messy,would someone get close to you and if you don't wash your hair would lices got onto your hair? So please stop doing that!

-Elizabeth

Due to the recent H1N1,the massive number of spread has been increasing.because of that,numerous number of people has been affected.Hence,your unduly worry will cause your health to deteriote.So please stop worrying

-Elizabeth & Cheryl

VITAMIN -BENEFIT

A (beta-carotene) -Aids in healthy vision and antioxident protection.

D -Enchances calcium absorption, strengthens bones and teeth.

E -Supports immune system and acts as antioxident protection.

C -Improves immune system and mantains the integrity of connective tissue

Thiamin (vitamin B1) -Helps mantain proper fuction of nerve and metabolism of carbohydrate.

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) -Formation of haemoglobin and supports metabolism of carbohydrates, fat and protien.

Niacin (vitamin B3) -Aids in metabolism of carbohydrate and mantains healthy digestive system.

Vitamin B6 -Aids in carbohydrate metabolism and formation of neurotransmitters.

Vitamin B12 -Aids in health metabolism and formation of haemoglobin.

Folate -Aids in formation of haemoglobin and metabolism of tyrosine.

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) -Improves body's resistence to stress and formation of antibodies.

Biotin -Aids in metabolism of food and mantains healthy skin and hair.

You need nutrients to build a strong immune system. Obviously then, insufficient nutrients weaken the body.

Long-term inadequate nutrient intake can therefore undermine hte body's defence system in the long run. How ever,not all kinds of food are immune boosting, vitamins like A, C and E*, and minerals like zinc and selenium** are the key.


Generally, young children need more nutrient-dense foods as they are still growing. Because the elderly tend to eat less due to teeth and digestion problems, their food should also be packed with as many nutrints as possible.

That's not all. One also needs a balaned lifestyle that is as stress-free as possible!

The key to a strong immune system is to exercise regularly and sleep well!


*refer to the post: Why you need Vitamins
**refer to the post: Why you need Minerals

Professional ballerinas like highly driven young female atheletes, face quadraple health threats - disordered eating, mentrual dysfunction, the bone thinning disease osteoporosis and early signs of cardiovascular disease. It is known as the "female athelete tetrad".

It starts with disordered eating.

Female atheletes who do not eat enough to make up for the energy they expand during long workouts may stop getting their period as consequence.

Exercise as much as you want but be sure to fuel your body and eat enough calories!

Information from: The Straits Time, Mind your Body-25 June '09

Eating the right "fuel" foods is a must if you want to get the best out of your exercise routine.

The fuel referred to is glucose, a simple sugar that cellsneo produce energy in muscles. Failure to fuel up adequantly before exercise can result in hypoglycemia, a condition where blood sugar levels dip dangerously low. This can cause the person to faint midway through the sports activity.

Eating right can also benefit the athelete by promoting optimal performance anddelaying the onset of fatigue.Before exercising or a sports event, eat foods high in carbohydrate and low in fat.

Some examples of fuel foods are plain breakfast cereal with milk and fruit, bread with honey, oatmeal, baked potatos and noodle soup.

However, energy itself is not enough. People doing sports also have increased needs for protein, vitamin and minerals. Iron for example, is a key nutriet for endurence atheletes. A lack of Iron causes fatigue and poor recovery.

Hence, paying attention to nutrition after exercise is important. Also, over-eating can cause unhealthy weight gain. One should also avoid eating fatty foods before exercising as they are hard to digest.

Another fuel that we should not ignore is water. Dehydration not only causes performance to drop, but it also endangers your health. Sports drinks are good options as they contain minerals like sodium and potassium, which are lost through sweat.

So now you know what to eat and what not to eat before and after exercising. Remember this and soon you will be enjoying a healthy living!

Foods that keep you young include:

-Green Tea.
-Tomatoes.
-Nuts and seeds.
-Yogurt.
-Salmon and other oily fish.
-Berries.
-Olive Oil.