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Adopt these foreign customs at home for a happier life

FORGET teaspoons and I heart NY T-shirts. Bring home a cultural souvenir next time you're abroad, because other countries have some damn lovely (and quirky) customs.  1. Treat yourself Nope, this doesn't mean gorge on the breakfast buffet at your hotel. The French are famous for their small portions, but that doesn't mean they skimp on the indulgence. At le breakfast , for example, a single buttery croissant or chocolate brioche stands in for the big brekkies we've become accustomed to over here. And for their savouring, the French have a much lower obesity rate than Aussies.

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Healthy Changes

One of the biggest differences in the way we eat today compared to 20 years ago is the number of extras that have become a normal part of our diets All these extras add up to an extra five to 10 unwanted kilograms. While restrictive diets seem to be the standard way for individuals to lose weight, such strict diets tend to be difficult to stick to. Instead, small but significant changes to daily food patterns, such as the following, can result in good weight loss over time. 1. Swap from lite to low-fat milk

Dry Eyes - Meibomian Gland Dysfunction

First of all, the most common symptoms of dry eye syndrome are: Dryness An itchy sensation A gritty or sandy sensation Sensitivity to light Excessive tearing Blurry vision or difficulty seeing at night A stinging, burning sensation Red and irritated eyes Eyelashes or lids with crusts, flakes, excess oil or dandruff If you have any of these symptoms then you are most likely suffering from dry eyes.  There are three cases of dry eyes: blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction and tear film problems.  Here we focus on MGD:

Top Antioxidant Foods For Dry Eye

Beans Beans such as red beans, black bleans, pinto beans and kidney beans all contain high-levels of antioxidants. According to a recent study one-half cup of red beans yields 13,727 antioxidants; red kidney beans have 13,259; pinto beans, 11,864; and black beans, 4,191. Since beans are inexpensive and easy to use in a wide variety of foods such as soups, burritos, rice and beans etc it can easily be added to a diet. Berries Berries also contain high levels of antioxidants. Choices available here are blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries and red currants. Berries are also easily added to your daily diet as they can be used as snacks, in smoothies, in salads, for breakfast in yoghurts or for deserts etc.

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Top 9 Antioxidant Spices For Dry Eye

Cloves Cloves are dried flower buds and originate in Indonesia. It has one of the highest levels of antioxidants and is often used as a spice, particularly in Indian food. Cloves is actually one of the few spices that can compete with fruits and berries when it comes to antioxidant levels for standard serving sizes of meals. Ginger Ginger or ginger root is consumed as a delicacy, medicine, or spice. Ginger is said to help with reducing inflammation. It can be used in cooking but also added to flavor to water, tea etc. Cinnamon Cinnamon is derived from the bark of a tree with origins from Sri Lanka. Today, the trees can be found in most of South East Asia. There are different types of cinnamon; true cinnamon should be preferred, rather than cinnamon cassia which can be found in some grocery stores. Cinnamon has a high antioxidant level and is also believed to help with the stabilization of blood sugar levels and the management of diabetes. Oregano Oregano is a co...