healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-17--Blaze The Labrador’s Beautiful Vitiligo Markings Make Him Totally Unique

Every single dog has its own specific look .
So , next time you think of a Labrador , don ’ t be so sure you know how it looks , since this 10-year-old Labrador from Finland will prove you wrong .
We are familiar with vitiligo , which is a condition which makes the skin lose pigmentation .
It can be localized on one area only , or it might affect a few areas of the body .
The exact cause of vitiligo is still unknown .
Believe it or not , dogs have it , too .
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Santeri Frilander , his owner , first posted a photo of Blaze in a Facebook group , and it became immensely popular -- it was shared over 1200 times and got 2800 comments .
Blaze spent most of his life being black , and it wasn ’ t until a year ago that the first sign of vitiligo appeared , and it was a white spot on Blaze ’ s ear .
He got the nickname “ old man ” and “ the funny old man ” .
Santeri says : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ small spot on his ear .
Interestingly , all of his brothers and sisters still remain single-coloured.
” Fortunately , apart from vitiligo , Blaze is a perfectly healthy and happy dog .
His energy levels are as high as always and he is very playful .
Blaze is a real people-pleaser .
He enjoys swimming in the lake and walking in the woods .
He also adores the snow .
But , his favourite thing to do is sitting close to the dining table , waiting for some snacks .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of him on his Instagram -- @ blazethedog__ .

Every single dog has its own specific look. So, next time you think of a Labrador, don’t be so sure you know how it looks, since this 10-year-old Labrador from Finland will prove you wrong.
We are familiar with vitiligo, which is a condition which makes the skin lose pigmentation. It can be localized on one area only, or it might affect a few areas of the body. The exact cause of vitiligo is still unknown.
Believe it or not, dogs have it, too. That is the case of Blaze the Labrador.
Santeri Frilander, his owner, first posted a photo of Blaze in a Facebook group, and it became immensely popular -- it was shared over 1200 times and got 2800 comments.
Blaze spent most of his life being black, and it wasn’t until a year ago that the first sign of vitiligo appeared, and it was a white spot on Blaze’s ear. He got the nickname “old man” and “the funny old man”.
Santeri says: “The white color began spreading from a small spot on his ear. Interestingly, all of his brothers and sisters still remain single-coloured.”
Fortunately, apart from vitiligo, Blaze is a perfectly healthy and happy dog. His energy levels are as high as always and he is very playful. Blaze is a real people-pleaser. He enjoys swimming in the lake and walking in the woods.
He also adores the snow. But, his favourite thing to do is sitting close to the dining table, waiting for some snacks.
You can also find Blaze and see more pictures of him on his Instagram -- @blazethedog__.
Sources:
www.mirror.co.uk
www.boredpanda.com
www.medicinenet.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-18--Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Is The Sweet Plant To Add To Your Garden

Flowers are a great addition to any garden and balcony .
People spend a lot of time enriching their gardens with different and colorful flowers .
Are you familiar with hydrangeas ?
Well , these ones are called vanilla strawberries ( Hydrangea paniculata ‘ Renhy ’ ) due to their colors .
So , how can they not be a hit ?
Jean Renault from France first introduced them to the world in 2010 , and they were bred in France .
This plant was named the plant of the year by The American Nursery and Landscape Association .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was because it changes its colors during growing season .
First , it ’ s white , with a hint of pink , and as it grows , the pink color turns into strawberry .
It is large -- it grows up to 6 or 7 feet , and spreads 4-5 feet .
If you plant it , make sure it has enough space to grow .
Fortunate for us , this flower is easy to grow , and it can be great to have it in our garden .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or spring .
It requires full sun .
This is how to plant it : dig a big enough hole for the root ball , making sure it gets a lot of water .
It ’ s good if the soil is well-drained .
It will bloom during the whole summer , so you will be able to see how it changes colors .
The leaves turn yellow before they fall off .
In winter , this plant stays bare , since it shreds all its leaves .
You can use this flower @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The flowers can also be cut and dried in order to serve as home decoration .
This plant is great for mass-planting , too .
A similar plant to the vanilla strawberry is the panicle hydrangea ; it only differs in being smaller .
The fire light hydrangea is also similar to the vanilla strawberry one .
These flowers have taken the gardening world !

Flowers are a great addition to any garden and balcony. People spend a lot of time enriching their gardens with different and colorful flowers.
Are you familiar with hydrangeas? Well, these ones are called vanilla strawberries (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Renhy’) due to their colors. So, how can they not be a hit?
Jean Renault from France first introduced them to the world in 2010, and they were bred in France. This plant was named the plant of the year by The American Nursery and Landscape Association.
The reason why this plant got its name was because it changes its colors during growing season. First, it’s white, with a hint of pink, and as it grows, the pink color turns into strawberry.
It is large -- it grows up to 6 or 7 feet, and spreads 4-5 feet. If you plant it, make sure it has enough space to grow.
Fortunate for us, this flower is easy to grow, and it can be great to have it in our garden. It’s best to plant it in late autumn or spring. It requires full sun.
This is how to plant it: dig a big enough hole for the root ball, making sure it gets a lot of water. It’s good if the soil is well-drained.
Fortunately, this plant doesn’t attract pests.
It will bloom during the whole summer, so you will be able to see how it changes colors.
The leaves turn yellow before they fall off. In winter, this plant stays bare, since it shreds all its leaves.
You can use this flower as your wedding’s bouquet. The flowers can also be cut and dried in order to serve as home decoration. This plant is great for mass-planting, too.
A similar plant to the vanilla strawberry is the panicle hydrangea; it only differs in being smaller. The fire light hydrangea is also similar to the vanilla strawberry one.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cyndi’s Garden Center (@cyndisgarden) on Jun 20, 2019 at 7:51pm PDT
These flowers have taken the gardening world!
Sources:
www.bhg.com
gardeningsoul.com
www.hgtv.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-18--Cream-Colored ‘Coconut Ice’ Sunflowers Are A Cool Addition To Any Garden

Flowers are a thoughtful way of congratulating someone , celebrating , and even apologizing .
We enrich our gardens , balconies and homes with flowers .
Sunflowers are loved by everyone , since they remind us of warm summer days .
There is a sunflower kind , which doesn ’ t look like the one we know .
It is the “ coconut ice ” sunflower , and it is a F1 hybrid .
This sunflower ’ s petals begin as creamy vanilla and end whitish .
It has a black center .
It really stands majestic !
They can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 20-24 inches .
They are truly unique .
The best way to grow them is by planting the seeds precisely into the soil after a frost .
The soil has to be well-drained .
And it goes without saying that they need to face the sun .
After 7- 10 days , the seedlings will appear .
The weeds need to be kept under control during the growing season .
They have the tendency to compete with the plants for space , water and nutrients .
You can use mulch to avoid germination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for helping plants keep moisture and regulating the soil temperature .
When the sunflower establishes , it can tolerate drought .
You don ’ t have to fertilize these sunflowers , but watch out for pests .
They only create one bloom , and after the bloom is spent , you can remove the plant .
Also make sure to remove killed-off plants , in order to avoid disease .
The spent flower heads contain seeds , which can feed birds .

Flowers are a thoughtful way of congratulating someone, celebrating, and even apologizing. We enrich our gardens, balconies and homes with flowers.
Sunflowers are loved by everyone, since they remind us of warm summer days.
There is a sunflower kind, which doesn’t look like the one we know. It is the “coconut ice” sunflower, and it is a F1 hybrid. This sunflower’s petals begin as creamy vanilla and end whitish. It has a black center. It really stands majestic!
They can grow 5 feet tall, and spreads 20-24 inches. They are truly unique.
The best way to grow them is by planting the seeds precisely into the soil after a frost. The soil has to be well-drained. And it goes without saying that they need to face the sun.
After 7- 10 days, the seedlings will appear.
The weeds need to be kept under control during the growing season. They have the tendency to compete with the plants for space, water and nutrients.
You can use mulch to avoid germination of weeds. It is also good for helping plants keep moisture and regulating the soil temperature.
When the sunflower establishes, it can tolerate drought. You don’t have to fertilize these sunflowers, but watch out for pests.
View this post on Instagram #SouthEndofMyYard #CoconutIceSunflower A post shared by Dillon 🏳🌈 ♈☀♍🌙♒🌄 (@dillonsworld445) on Jul 20, 2014 at 11:12am PDT
They only create one bloom, and after the bloom is spent, you can remove the plant. Also make sure to remove killed-off plants, in order to avoid disease.
The spent flower heads contain seeds, which can feed birds.
Sources:
www.plantsofdistinction.co.uk
www.plantsofdistinction.co.uk
hgarden.org


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-18--Beautiful Painted Buntings Are Colorful Birds That Perfectly Live Up To Their Name

We constantly admire other country ’ s beauty and nature , that we forget to first get to know ours and appreciate it as we should .
Take a look at this Painted Bunting bird .
It is a species of Cardinalidae birds , in the cardinal family .
It lives is South America and Mexico .
These birds are a vivid fusion of red , yellow , green and blue .
They are secretive and shy birds that stay low .
They live in roadsides , gardens , woodland edges and hedgerows .
They spend their time in dense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it can be a little difficult to see them .
However , there ’ s a way to attract them -- by placing a feeder low to the ground and near some bushes .
They mostly like seeds from native grasses .
You can also find them in Arizona , Louisiana , Texas and Oklahoma during the breeding season .
They spend the winter in Mexico .
Males are very territorial , especially during the breeding season .
They sing from a raised perch , in order to defend territory .
When in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
When translated , the French name for these bird means “ without equal ” .
They are also often called “ Nonpareil ” .
The male Painted Bunting bird is often referred to as the most beautiful bird in North America .
Studies show that their number has declined recently .

We constantly admire other country’s beauty and nature, that we forget to first get to know ours and appreciate it as we should.
Take a look at this Painted Bunting bird. It is a species of Cardinalidae birds, in the cardinal family. It lives is South America and Mexico.
These birds are a vivid fusion of red, yellow, green and blue. They are secretive and shy birds that stay low. They live in roadsides, gardens, woodland edges and hedgerows.
They spend their time in dense bushes, searching for seeds, so it can be a little difficult to see them. However, there’s a way to attract them -- by placing a feeder low to the ground and near some bushes. They mostly like seeds from native grasses.
You can also find them in Arizona, Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma during the breeding season. They spend the winter in Mexico.
Males are very territorial, especially during the breeding season. They sing from a raised perch, in order to defend territory. When in conflicts, males actually start physical fights.
When translated, the French name for these bird means “without equal”. They are also often called “Nonpareil”. The male Painted Bunting bird is often referred to as the most beautiful bird in North America.
Studies show that their number has declined recently.
Sources:
www.allaboutbirds.org
en.wikipedia.org
www.audubon.org


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-17--Aldi Is Selling Ready-To-Drink Margarita Wine Cocktails To Get Us In The Summer Spirit

In today ’ s world , when we all have a lot of responsibilities and work , very few of us have the time to actually cook for an hour or two .
That ’ s why more and more people buy already prepared food od drinks , or ones which are easy and fast to make .
So , here ’ s a great creation – pre-made cocktails !
They really take the throne this summer !
Aldi offers us a lot of alcoholic drinks , so here ’ s a new one -- Rancho La Gloria ready-to-drink Margarita @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – classic , mango and strawberry flavor .
These ready-to-go margaritas are already prepared , so the only thing you can do is add some ice – if you wish .
The ingredients are agave wine ( coming from the same plant as tequila ) and real lime juice .
They contain 13.9 % alcohol , and resemble tequila .
These 1.5l bottles cost $ 12.99 , and you can also buy them online .
According to people ’ s comments on Aldi ’ s Instagram page , they really enjoy these drinks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have become world ’ s top selling drinks , so Aldi has really put us in the summer mood .
The product description says they taste like : “ lime and lemon-curd meringue with a smooth sorbet finish of candied-orange peel.
” This refreshing margarita is great for beach days and barbecue !
So , enjoy !

In today’s world, when we all have a lot of responsibilities and work, very few of us have the time to actually cook for an hour or two. That’s why more and more people buy already prepared food od drinks, or ones which are easy and fast to make.
So, here’s a great creation – pre-made cocktails! They really take the throne this summer!
Aldi offers us a lot of alcoholic drinks, so here’s a new one -- Rancho La Gloria ready-to-drink Margarita Wine Cocktail. There are three flavors – classic, mango and strawberry flavor.
These ready-to-go margaritas are already prepared, so the only thing you can do is add some ice – if you wish.
The ingredients are agave wine (coming from the same plant as tequila) and real lime juice. They contain 13.9% alcohol, and resemble tequila.
These 1.5l bottles cost $12.99, and you can also buy them online.
According to people’s comments on Aldi’s Instagram page, they really enjoy these drinks, particularly the strawberry one. They have become world’s top selling drinks, so Aldi has really put us in the summer mood. The product description says they taste like: “lime and lemon-curd meringue with a smooth sorbet finish of candied-orange peel.”
This refreshing margarita is great for beach days and barbecue! So, enjoy!
Sources:
www.usmagazine.com
fox8.com
www.delish.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-19--You Can Buy A 215-Piece Clear Puzzle That Looks Like Shattered Glass

Jigsaw puzzles seem to keep people very occupied .
They serve to give you some break from screens , and they are a really fun activity .
Today , there ’ s a lot of different and interesting types of them .
Some them are : the one which has 51 300 pieces , the one which is completely clear , and this one right here , which takes puzzles to the next level – the shattered glass one .
Every one of us has shattered some glass , so we all know how difficult it is to pick up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again .
Well , here ’ s a puzzle which functions in the same way .
Not only is the puzzle clear , but its box , too .
This hard-core puzzle has been made by YellDesign .
There ’ s no real glass , but it surely looks like there is .
This puzzle named “ The Accident ” contains 215 unique pieces , which have to be connected and make a 23-inch by 21-inch puzzle that looks like it has been hit by a rock .
It was designed by hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ easy and simple , but as you progress , it gets more and more difficult .
According to YellDesign , this puzzle is hyper-challenging .
This broken-glass puzzle costs $ 58 .
So , make this quarantine time tolerable and spend your day trying to challenge your mind and put the pieces together .
If you don ’ t like complicated puzzles , some other puzzles made by YellDesign , which are easier than this one , are “ The Fish Tank ” and “ The Virus ” .

Jigsaw puzzles seem to keep people very occupied. They serve to give you some break from screens, and they are a really fun activity.
Today, there’s a lot of different and interesting types of them. Some them are: the one which has 51 300 pieces, the one which is completely clear, and this one right here, which takes puzzles to the next level – the shattered glass one.
Every one of us has shattered some glass, so we all know how difficult it is to pick up those pieces and make them fit together again. Well, here’s a puzzle which functions in the same way. Not only is the puzzle clear, but its box, too.
This hard-core puzzle has been made by YellDesign. There’s no real glass, but it surely looks like there is.
This puzzle named “The Accident” contains 215 unique pieces, which have to be connected and make a 23-inch by 21-inch puzzle that looks like it has been hit by a rock. It was designed by hand.
When you start, it seems easy and simple, but as you progress, it gets more and more difficult. According to YellDesign, this puzzle is hyper-challenging.
This broken-glass puzzle costs $58. So, make this quarantine time tolerable and spend your day trying to challenge your mind and put the pieces together.
If you don’t like complicated puzzles, some other puzzles made by YellDesign, which are easier than this one, are “The Fish Tank” and “The Virus”.
Sources:
www.boredpanda.com
www.housebeautiful.com
www.simplemost.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-19--Tiny Curly-Haired Baby Gorilla Shares Incredible Moment With Photographer

Kirsty Taylor , a Wildlife photographer , had an incredible experience .
She had a touching moment with a gorilla mother and her cute curly-haired baby .
Kirsty has been fascinated by gorillas ever since she was a kid , when she got an encyclopedia for her 8th birthday .
All she dreamed about her whole life is to see them in the wilderness .
Being a photographer was a great step into fulfilling this dream of hers .
She visited Rwanda ’ s Volcanoes National Park , the home of the smallest population of Mountain Gorillas in the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this subspecies has suffered from a lot of disease , hunting , destruction of habitat and war .
It was actually thought they would extinct by the end of the 20th century .
So , Kirsty had an encounter with a gorilla mom and her three-week-old baby as she was travelling with her group .
The baby gorilla showed its head to see what was happening , and got mesmerized by seeing humans .
Then , the British photographer took the amazing opportunity to capture this heart-warming moment , as the baby was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : “ We only had a few minutes with the little family as we were on our way back down the mountain after our hour ’ s viewing was up , and were lucky to see them !
I love the eye contact and the expression on the little baby ’ s face , looking at us like he ’ s not seen many humans before – and of course the cute curly hair !
“ Usually , gorilla mother holds her baby until it becomes two-months-old , and then the baby clings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ until it turns two .
You can see Kirsty ’ s photos on this link : www.kirstytaylorphotography.com

Kirsty Taylor, a Wildlife photographer, had an incredible experience. She had a touching moment with a gorilla mother and her cute curly-haired baby.
Kirsty has been fascinated by gorillas ever since she was a kid, when she got an encyclopedia for her 8th birthday. All she dreamed about her whole life is to see them in the wilderness.
Being a photographer was a great step into fulfilling this dream of hers. She visited Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, the home of the smallest population of Mountain Gorillas in the world.
After being discovered in 1902, this subspecies has suffered from a lot of disease, hunting, destruction of habitat and war. It was actually thought they would extinct by the end of the 20th century.
So, Kirsty had an encounter with a gorilla mom and her three-week-old baby as she was travelling with her group. The baby gorilla showed its head to see what was happening, and got mesmerized by seeing humans.
Then, the British photographer took the amazing opportunity to capture this heart-warming moment, as the baby was looking right into her.
She says:“ We only had a few minutes with the little family as we were on our way back down the mountain after our hour’s viewing was up, and were lucky to see them! I love the eye contact and the expression on the little baby’s face, looking at us like he’s not seen many humans before – and of course the cute curly hair!“
Usually, gorilla mother holds her baby until it becomes two-months-old, and then the baby clings onto her back. It is nursed until it turns two.
You can see Kirsty’s photos on this link: www.kirstytaylorphotography.com
Sources:
www.unilad.co.uk
www.kirstytaylorphotography.com
readsector.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-19--Make Your Own Wine Throne Out Of Wood Pallets For The Ultimate Backyard Lounger

Each and every one of us can agree that we can ’ t stop thinking about the warm weather and all of the things we can do then !
Spring and summer are undoubtedly our favorite seasons .
Many people use the good weather to spend some more time outside , and improve their gardens or balconies , by doing some redecorations .
Today , pallets are popular , and you can be creative and use them as you wish .
The furniture you can build will look unique , since you can make it according to the measures you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of are endless !
You can make a barbecue buddy , a substantial sofa , a garden bar , a planter and so on .
Here we offer you a great DIY idea – an incredible yard lounger , called a wine throne .
Enjoy these Adirondack chairs .
The chairs are made out of wood pallets , and they can hold a lot of wine bottles and glasses , so you don ’ t have to get up and get more .
Pretty fun , isn ’ t it ?
Another great @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , in which you can put your wine glasses , so you don ’ t need a table near you , too .
You can also add some more shelves ; it ’ s really up to you to create them however you want .
All it takes is a little patience and some hard work .
It ’ s really worth it !
• Get the proper tools : screws , screwdriver , wood cutter , drill , hammer , sanding sheets and nails • Put them all together , so that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while feeling like a king/queen 🙂

Each and every one of us can agree that we can’t stop thinking about the warm weather and all of the things we can do then! Spring and summer are undoubtedly our favorite seasons.
Many people use the good weather to spend some more time outside, and improve their gardens or balconies, by doing some redecorations.
Today, pallets are popular, and you can be creative and use them as you wish. The furniture you can build will look unique, since you can make it according to the measures you need. The designs you can think of are endless! You can make a barbecue buddy, a substantial sofa, a garden bar, a planter and so on.
Here we offer you a great DIY idea – an incredible yard lounger, called a wine throne. Enjoy these Adirondack chairs.
The chairs are made out of wood pallets, and they can hold a lot of wine bottles and glasses, so you don’t have to get up and get more. Pretty fun, isn’t it?
Another great part is that these chairs have slots, in which you can put your wine glasses, so you don’t need a table near you, too.
You can also add some more shelves; it’s really up to you to create them however you want. All it takes is a little patience and some hard work. It’s really worth it!
Instructions:
Buy the pallets
Get the proper tools: screws, screwdriver, wood cutter, drill, hammer, sanding sheets and nails
Cut the pallets
Put them all together, so that they fit
Sip away your problems, while feeling like a king/queen 🙂
Sources:
www.homebase.co.uk
www.bolde.com
www.hiptoro.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-20--Long-Lost Ultra-Rare Blue Bee Discovered In Florida

During the coronavirus pandemic , some good news is more than welcome .
While we are struggling with the fast-spreading infection , Nature takes its course , and it brings positivity in these dark times for the entire planet .
This time , scientists have been surprised to find a species that was considered to be extinct by many in Florida !
As no one has spotted the extremely rare Blue Calamintha Bee for years , many scientists and conservationists believed that the insect might have gone extinct .
Yet , for the first time since 2016 , Dr. Chase @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Museum of Natural History , has recently found one of the magnificent bees !
While setting traps , on 9th March , Dr. Kimmel , a postdoctoral associate at the University of Florida , and a volunteer spotted the movement of a bee bobbing its head .
Kimmel explained that he “ was open to the possibility that we may not find the bee at all so that the first moment when we spotted it in the field was exciting ” and they were “ pretty shocked ” to see it .
Since @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bees , but their research has been curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic .
The bee , known as Osmia calaminthae , is known to only inhabit the area of the Lake Wales Ridge and relies on the endangered Ashe ’ s calamint plant that grows in that region , considered one of America ’ s fastest disappearing ecosystems .
Together with his advisor Jaret Daniels , Kimmel works hard on his research project to qualify it for protection under the country ’ s endangered species act .
The ongoing research is funded @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Commission grant through the U.S .
Fish and Wildlife Service .
Although the numbers of bees are declining , this species isn ’ t considered to be an endangered one , but the 2019 Florida ’ s State Wildlife Action Plan lists it as a species of “ greatest conservation need.
” Apparently , due to the lack of knowledge about these bees , it lacks criteria to include them on the endangered species , even though there was a petition to include the bee in the list in 2015 .
Therefore , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and distribution , as well as the feeding and nesting habits of the insect .
Kimmel said that “ in an ideal world , it would be great to look at how management choices impact the plant and the population of this bee.
” Apart from the blue hue , this insect has a unique head-bobbing pattern and facial hairs it uses to collect pollen from the calamint plant .
Also , unlike most bees , the Blue Calamintha lives alone .
Kimmel maintains that “ there are good signs the bee can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and conserved , and “ having this bee in more abundance than what we expected is encouraging for its survival— that it can survive in the long run.
” The Lake Wales Ridge region of Florida is the home of rich biodiversity , mostly because the state was primarily underwater , and the land that appeared above the water eventually created isolated areas for unique species to develop .
Yet , nowadays , these habitats are exposed and vulnerable .
Kimmel says : “ It ’ s one thing to read about habitat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ driving for 30-40 minutes through miles of orange groves just to get to a really small conservation site .
It puts into perspective how much habitat loss affects all the animals that live in this area.
” Both Kimmel and Daniels , hope that their project will help to reinvigorate the population of these bees .
They are also looking forward to learning more about other plants , animals , and insects in the area .
“ We ’ re trying to fill in a lot of gaps that were not previously known @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the insect community and how there ’ s a lot of neat discoveries that can still occur .
”

During the coronavirus pandemic, some good news is more than welcome. While we are struggling with the fast-spreading infection, Nature takes its course, and it brings positivity in these dark times for the entire planet.
This time, scientists have been surprised to find a species that was considered to be extinct by many in Florida!
As no one has spotted the extremely rare Blue Calamintha Bee for years, many scientists and conservationists believed that the insect might have gone extinct.
Yet, for the first time since 2016, Dr. Chase Kimmel, a researcher for the Florida Museum of Natural History, has recently found one of the magnificent bees!
While setting traps, on 9th March, Dr. Kimmel, a postdoctoral associate at the University of Florida, and a volunteer spotted the movement of a bee bobbing its head.
Kimmel explained that he “was open to the possibility that we may not find the bee at all so that the first moment when we spotted it in the field was exciting” and they were “pretty shocked” to see it.
Since then, they have found more of the bees, but their research has been curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The bee, known as Osmia calaminthae, is known to only inhabit the area of the Lake Wales Ridge and relies on the endangered Ashe’s calamint plant that grows in that region, considered one of America’s fastest disappearing ecosystems.
Together with his advisor Jaret Daniels, Kimmel works hard on his research project to qualify it for protection under the country’s endangered species act.
The ongoing research is funded by a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission grant through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Although the numbers of bees are declining, this species isn’t considered to be an endangered one, but the 2019 Florida’s State Wildlife Action Plan lists it as a species of “greatest conservation need.”
Apparently, due to the lack of knowledge about these bees, it lacks criteria to include them on the endangered species, even though there was a petition to include the bee in the list in 2015.
Therefore, this project aims to determine the population and distribution, as well as the feeding and nesting habits of the insect. Kimmel said that “in an ideal world, it would be great to look at how management choices impact the plant and the population of this bee.”
Apart from the blue hue, this insect has a unique head-bobbing pattern and facial hairs it uses to collect pollen from the calamint plant.
Also, unlike most bees, the Blue Calamintha lives alone.
Kimmel maintains that “there are good signs the bee can recover,” if it is studied and conserved, and “having this bee in more abundance than what we expected is encouraging for its survival— that it can survive in the long run.”
The Lake Wales Ridge region of Florida is the home of rich biodiversity, mostly because the state was primarily underwater, and the land that appeared above the water eventually created isolated areas for unique species to develop.
Yet, nowadays, these habitats are exposed and vulnerable. Kimmel says:
“It’s one thing to read about habitat loss and development and another to be driving for 30-40 minutes through miles of orange groves just to get to a really small conservation site. It puts into perspective how much habitat loss affects all the animals that live in this area.”
Both Kimmel and Daniels, hope that their project will help to reinvigorate the population of these bees. They are also looking forward to learning more about other plants, animals, and insects in the area.
Kimmel added:
“We’re trying to fill in a lot of gaps that were not previously known. It shows how little we know about the insect community and how there’s a lot of neat discoveries that can still occur.”
Sources:
www.disclose.tv
weather.com
www.cbsnews.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-20--Scientists Have Discovered Real-Life Kermit The Frog, He’s Living In Costa Rica

Probably the most famous creation of Jim Henson , Kermit the Frog , was the favorite Muppet of many .
The star and host of The Muppet Show has played a significant role in the lives of millions of children and adults worldwide .
Deep in the jungles in Costa Rica , scientists have discovered almost an identical twin of the celebrity frog .
After over a century working in the Talamanca Mountains , they have found the tiny , semi-translucent frog , known as Hyalinobatrachium dianae !
The new species , Diane ’ s Bare-hearted Glassfrog , has a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are 149 known glass frog species , and the inch-long creature joins Costa Rica ’ s 13 other glass frogs .
Glass frogs are rare , only found in parts of South and Central America .
They live high in tree canopies close to streams and creeks and descend when it ’ s time to breed .
They are characterized by a lack of skin pigmentation , while the green coloration helps them camouflage on the undersides of leaves during the day .
The H. Dianae glass frog is among the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ huge , bright black and white eyes resemble the ones of the popular Kermit The Frog !
It was discovered by Brian Kubicki , Stanley Salazar , and Robert Puschendorf , between 400m and 800m up the mountain .
It was the first discovery of this frog in Costa Rica in more than four decades .
The frog was named after the mother of Brian , Janet Diana Kubicki , and in honor of the Roman hunting goddess Diana .
H. dianae is different from other frogs in numerous morphological and genetic ways @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the nocturnal frog also has long and thin feet and uses a rather unique call to attract females , described as a long metallic whistle with rapid pulses .
The mating call resembles the one of insects , and according to scientists , it was this insect-like call that helped the frog remain hidden for so long , apart from the remote location in the tropical Caribbean foothills of Costa Rica .
Researchers collected only six specimens from sites in Costa Rica ’ s Caribbean foothills , and according to Kubicki and his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is mainly in protected conservation areas with few roads , so the species is generally protected from human development in the future .
Biologist Steven Whitfield , a National Geographic grantee who studies frogs in Costa Rica , explains that the altitude these frogs live at is ideal for the deadly chytrid fungus as well .
This fungus attacks amphibian skin and has led to the disappearance of several frog species from Costa Rica and worldwide since the 1980s .
He adds that frogs are also threatened by habitat loss caused by deforestation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pretty cool to see that they ’ ve found a new species when there are so many that may have been lost .
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Probably the most famous creation of Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog, was the favorite Muppet of many. The star and host of The Muppet Show has played a significant role in the lives of millions of children and adults worldwide.
“Hi-ho, Kermit the Frog here!”
And he’s alive!
Deep in the jungles in Costa Rica, scientists have discovered almost an identical twin of the celebrity frog. After over a century working in the Talamanca Mountains, they have found the tiny, semi-translucent frog, known as Hyalinobatrachium dianae!
The new species, Diane’s Bare-hearted Glassfrog, has a translucent underbelly and bulging white eyes. There are 149 known glass frog species, and the inch-long creature joins Costa Rica’s 13 other glass frogs.
Glass frogs are rare, only found in parts of South and Central America. They live high in tree canopies close to streams and creeks and descend when it’s time to breed.
They are characterized by a lack of skin pigmentation, while the green coloration helps them camouflage on the undersides of leaves during the day.
The H. Dianae glass frog is among the most translucent of these frogs, and its huge, bright black and white eyes resemble the ones of the popular Kermit The Frog!
It was discovered by Brian Kubicki, Stanley Salazar, and Robert Puschendorf, between 400m and 800m up the mountain. It was the first discovery of this frog in Costa Rica in more than four decades.
The frog was named after the mother of Brian, Janet Diana Kubicki, and in honor of the Roman hunting goddess Diana.
H. dianae is different from other frogs in numerous morphological and genetic ways.
Apart from its Kermit eyes, the nocturnal frog also has long and thin feet and uses a rather unique call to attract females, described as a long metallic whistle with rapid pulses.
The mating call resembles the one of insects, and according to scientists, it was this insect-like call that helped the frog remain hidden for so long, apart from the remote location in the tropical Caribbean foothills of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica’s last glass frog discovery occurred in 1973.
Researchers collected only six specimens from sites in Costa Rica’s Caribbean foothills, and according to Kubicki and his colleagues, the habitat of the frog is mainly in protected conservation areas with few roads, so the species is generally protected from human development in the future.
Biologist Steven Whitfield, a National Geographic grantee who studies frogs in Costa Rica, explains that the altitude these frogs live at is ideal for the deadly chytrid fungus as well.
This fungus attacks amphibian skin and has led to the disappearance of several frog species from Costa Rica and worldwide since the 1980s.
He adds that frogs are also threatened by habitat loss caused by deforestation, adding:
“It’s pretty cool to see that they’ve found a new species when there are so many that may have been lost.”
Sources:
www.boredpanda.com
www.nationalgeographic.com
www.livescience.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-20--Mother Cow Chases After Her Stolen Calves In Heartbreaking Video

Our fast-paced and hectic lifestyles have taught us to often take things for granted , and not to question things , even though we can change them for the better .
PetPedia reports that , despite all of this , 75 % of Americans still believe they are buying cruelty-free meat , eggs , and dairy .
Many were shocked to watch the video released by the New Zealand-based animal rights group SAFE ( Save Animals From Exploitation ) , showing a mother cow chasing after her calves after they are being driven away in a cage .
The organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , even though the details behind it are not known .
In a Facebook post , SAFE explained that in New Zealand , up to 2 million calves , days after birth , are sent to slaughter as “ wastage.
” “ Cows are wonderfully curious and sensitive beings who would naturally live in small herds , form close friendships with others , and develop a social hierarchy .
Relationships are important to cows , and each one can recognize more than 100 members of their herd .
Cows also form strong bonds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as dogs .
Sadly , these sweet , peaceful beings are exploited in many ways.
” Cows are often mistreated on dairy farms .
They are impregnated to produce milk , and ways after the birth of the calves , they are taken away from them .
During these traumatic separations , mothers often call for their little ones in a heartbreaking way .
“ If their babies aren ’ t slaughtered immediately , the females are doomed to lead the same lives as their mothers , while the males are sold into @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rest of their short , miserable lives chained up and malnourished .
Without human intervention , calves suckle from their mothers for nearly a year .
One veterinary study revealed that “ during natural weaning , there is never complete and abrupt abandonment of the calf by the cow .
In fact , the … cow and calf will maintain a lifelong relationship of social contact and companionship.
” A dairy cow should normally live for 20 or more years , but the constant cycle of breeding and lactation makes cows age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a few short months between each pregnancy and are typically killed after five years , as their bodies break down and they can no longer be exploited by their handlers .
On the other hand , calves left to live with their mothers have better social skills and are more playful , gain more weight , and have better health with lower morbidity and mortality rates .
Don ’ t you agree that putting a stop on these practices is a must ?

Our fast-paced and hectic lifestyles have taught us to often take things for granted, and not to question things, even though we can change them for the better.
PetPedia reports that, despite all of this, 75% of Americans still believe they are buying cruelty-free meat, eggs, and dairy.
Many were shocked to watch the video released by the New Zealand-based animal rights group SAFE (Save Animals From Exploitation), showing a mother cow chasing after her calves after they are being driven away in a cage.
The organization received the clip by a concerned citizen, even though the details behind it are not known.
In a Facebook post, SAFE explained that in New Zealand, up to 2 million calves, days after birth, are sent to slaughter as “wastage.”
The organization explains:
“Cows are wonderfully curious and sensitive beings who would naturally live in small herds, form close friendships with others, and develop a social hierarchy. Relationships are important to cows, and each one can recognize more than 100 members of their herd. Cows also form strong bonds with humans and can be as affectionate as dogs. Sadly, these sweet, peaceful beings are exploited in many ways.”
Cows are often mistreated on dairy farms. They are impregnated to produce milk, and ways after the birth of the calves, they are taken away from them. During these traumatic separations, mothers often call for their little ones in a heartbreaking way.
PETA explains:
“If their babies aren’t slaughtered immediately, the females are doomed to lead the same lives as their mothers, while the males are sold into the veal industry—where they’ll spend the rest of their short, miserable lives chained up and malnourished.
Without human intervention, calves suckle from their mothers for nearly a year. One veterinary study revealed that “during natural weaning, there is never complete and abrupt abandonment of the calf by the cow. In fact, the … cow and calf will maintain a lifelong relationship of social contact and companionship.”
A dairy cow should normally live for 20 or more years, but the constant cycle of breeding and lactation makes cows age much faster.
Dairy cows spend only a few short months between each pregnancy and are typically killed after five years, as their bodies break down and they can no longer be exploited by their handlers.
On the other hand, calves left to live with their mothers have better social skills and are more playful, gain more weight, and have better health with lower morbidity and mortality rates.
Don’t you agree that putting a stop on these practices is a must?
Sources:
www.peta.org
www.dailymail.co.uk
safe.org.nz


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-20--Make Your Own Natural Tick Deterrent

Make Your Own Natural Tick Deterrent

During the spring and summer , we enjoy our time outdoors , staying up late in our yards , going to the beach , or taking a walk in the park .
However , things can never be perfect , it seems !
When it comes to these two seasons , bugs are the biggest problem !
While many turn to commercial repellents to help them get rid of the insects , you should know that they are harmful , rich in dangerous chemicals , and might cause skin irritations , respiratory issues , coughing , upset stomach , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there are completely natural bug sprays that are as effective but do not endanger the health of the entire family .
Essential oils are potent insect repellents , and many of them are especially effective in getting rid of specific pests .
For instance , citronella , lemon , catnip , lavender , lemon eucalyptus , peppermint , eucalyptus , basil , clove , thyme , lemongrass , geranium and excellent for mosquitoes , juniper , thyme , oregano , and grapefruit are effective against ticks , and eucalyptus , tea tree oil @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lavender , orange , pine , are powerful flea repellents .
Here is how to make your homemade all-purpose bug spray : Divide the witch hazel into two small bottles , and add the other oils to them .
Close the bottles with the lid and shake well to mix the oils .
Then , use one of the sprays for outdoor use , and have the other one always with you .
It smells great !
Shake before each use .
This natural repellent smells much better than a commercial one , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ your skin , and it does not harm your health nor the environment .
Additionally , you can also try the following homemade tick repellent : Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle , mix well , and spray on shoes , socks , or pant cuffs to repel ticks .
If you have a pet , replace tea tree oil with peppermint , myrrh , cedarwood , marjoram , chamomile , lavender , or clary sage .
• When using essential oils , always make a patch test before use to check @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spraying on the face and touching the eyes and mouth if you have spray on the hands • Make sure you consult a health practitioner before use in case you are pregnant or nursing .
• Be especially careful if you use them on young children .
Spray onto their clothes if they are under 2 .
• Apply as often as you need it .
• Store essential oils in dark-colored bottles , in a cool , dark place when not using .

During the spring and summer, we enjoy our time outdoors, staying up late in our yards, going to the beach, or taking a walk in the park. However, things can never be perfect, it seems!
When it comes to these two seasons, bugs are the biggest problem!
While many turn to commercial repellents to help them get rid of the insects, you should know that they are harmful, rich in dangerous chemicals, and might cause skin irritations, respiratory issues, coughing, upset stomach, and more.
On the other hand, there are completely natural bug sprays that are as effective but do not endanger the health of the entire family.
Essential oils are potent insect repellents, and many of them are especially effective in getting rid of specific pests. For instance, citronella, lemon, catnip, lavender, lemon eucalyptus, peppermint, eucalyptus, basil, clove, thyme, lemongrass, geranium and excellent for mosquitoes, juniper, thyme, oregano, and grapefruit are effective against ticks, and eucalyptus, tea tree oil, lemongrass, cedarwood, citronella, lavender, orange, pine, are powerful flea repellents.
Here is how to make your homemade all-purpose bug spray:
Ingredients:
10-12 drops of Citronella
10-12 drops of Eucalyptus
10 drops of Lavender
1-15 oz. bottle of witch hazel
10-12 drops of Lemongrass
Directions:
Divide the witch hazel into two small bottles, and add the other oils to them.
Close the bottles with the lid and shake well to mix the oils.
Then, use one of the sprays for outdoor use, and have the other one always with you. It smells great!
Shake before each use.
This natural repellent smells much better than a commercial one, it doesn’t feel sticky on your skin, and it does not harm your health nor the environment.
Give it a try!
Additionally, you can also try the following homemade tick repellent:
Ingredients:
1 part tea tree oil
2 parts of water
Directions:
Mix the ingredients in a spray bottle, mix well, and spray on shoes, socks, or pant cuffs to repel ticks.
If you have a pet, replace tea tree oil with peppermint, myrrh, cedarwood, marjoram, chamomile, lavender, or clary sage.
Tips:
When using essential oils, always make a patch test before use to check for an allergic reaction.
Avoid spraying on the face and touching the eyes and mouth if you have spray on the hands
Make sure you consult a health practitioner before use in case you are pregnant or nursing.
Be especially careful if you use them on young children. Spray onto their clothes if they are under 2.
Apply as often as you need it.
Store essential oils in dark-colored bottles, in a cool, dark place when not using.
Sources:
www.diynatural.com
tasty-yummies.com
oneessentialcommunity.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-21--Rare Footage Of A Sea Angel Swimming Under The Ice Captured

The underwater world has always fascinated us , mostly because it is mysterious , full of secrets , waiting for us to discover them .
Marine biologist and underwater photographer Alexander Semenov , the head of the diver ’ s team at the Moscow State University ’ s White Sea Biological Station , loves being challenged by the ocean , and every time he dives into it , he hopes to discover something new .
Last February , while diving under the ice in the White Sea , in Russia ’ s Arctic , he encountered a solitary sea angel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sea angels are small sea slugs that live in tropical and polar seas .
These gelatinous and almost transparent creatures have wing-like appendages and brightly colored glowing insides .
“ This miniature creature is an incredibly graceful swimmer ; watching it is a complete pleasure .
They seem to float in the air , slowly waving their wings.
” Sea angels inhabit the frigid waters of the Arctic , subarctic Atlantic , and Pacific oceans , and prey on sea butterflies , known as Limacina helicina .
Alexander Semenov often dives in harsh @ @ @ @ @ @ @ newest project , Aquatilis , focuses on the most unique and unusual species in the ocean .
For more than ten years , he has been a professional underwater photographer and he specializes in scientific macrophotography in natural environments .
He aims to study the soft-bodied creatures swimming under the sea or attached to the seafloor which can not be studied in a laboratory environment and inspire others to become interested in marine biology .
“ I do this by sharing all my findings through social media and in real life through public @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media events .
I have the unique opportunity to observe beauty in the underwater darkness , which led me to multiple collaborations , namely with National Geographic , BBC , Nature Magazine , Science Magazine , the Smithsonian Institution , and much more , with people from the scientific community all around the world .
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The underwater world has always fascinated us, mostly because it is mysterious, full of secrets, waiting for us to discover them.
Marine biologist and underwater photographer Alexander Semenov, the head of the diver’s team at the Moscow State University’s White Sea Biological Station, loves being challenged by the ocean, and every time he dives into it, he hopes to discover something new.
Last February, while diving under the ice in the White Sea, in Russia’s Arctic, he encountered a solitary sea angel, also known as Clione limacina.
Sea angels are small sea slugs that live in tropical and polar seas. These gelatinous and almost transparent creatures have wing-like appendages and brightly colored glowing insides.
Semenov says:
“This miniature creature is an incredibly graceful swimmer; watching it is a complete pleasure. They seem to float in the air, slowly waving their wings.”
Sea angels inhabit the frigid waters of the Arctic, subarctic Atlantic, and Pacific oceans, and prey on sea butterflies, known as Limacina helicina.
Alexander Semenov often dives in harsh conditions to research undersea invertebrates. His newest project, Aquatilis, focuses on the most unique and unusual species in the ocean.
For more than ten years, he has been a professional underwater photographer and he specializes in scientific macrophotography in natural environments.
He aims to study the soft-bodied creatures swimming under the sea or attached to the seafloor which cannot be studied in a laboratory environment and inspire others to become interested in marine biology.
He explains:
“ I do this by sharing all my findings through social media and in real life through public lectures, movies, exhibitions, and media events.
I have the unique opportunity to observe beauty in the underwater darkness, which led me to multiple collaborations, namely with National Geographic, BBC, Nature Magazine, Science Magazine, the Smithsonian Institution, and much more, with people from the scientific community all around the world.”
Sources:
matadornetwork.com
www.nationalgeographic.com
coldwater.science


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-21--People Are Growing Magical Bean Pole Garden Tents For Their Kids

Do you still believe in magic ?
Most of us forgot the power of the supernatural when we stopped being kids , but our children are a perfect opportunity to revive our childhood memories !
During the coronavirus pandemic , many people have become creative and have found numerous ways to productively kill time .
So , we have another great idea for you- a bean tent !
They are an ideal place for your kids to play in during the summer , and they look super cool !
In these tents , parents can teach their children about growing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Moreover , children will enjoy the shady solace from the sun .
With minimal requirements and materials , you can turn the garden into a magical place !
You ’ ll need some poles , twine or string , soil , pole bean seeds , and/or annual climbing flower seeds .
Your children can help you out with the DIY project , and you ’ ll have fun watching it become their magical green dome .
Many pole bean gardens have been inspired by the book “ Roots , Shoots , Buckets & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Garden of Giants .
Sharon Lovejoy ’ s book on gardening with kids offers numerous ideas that are both , functional and magical , at the same time .
She gives valuable basic information on gardening that instructs and motivates .
Scroll down to see bean tents made by different people , and you ’ ll get some inspiration for your own one : These tents are a perfect way to turn the garden into a magical place Here is an in-depth tutorial :

Do you still believe in magic? Most of us forgot the power of the supernatural when we stopped being kids, but our children are a perfect opportunity to revive our childhood memories!
During the coronavirus pandemic, many people have become creative and have found numerous ways to productively kill time. So, we have another great idea for you- a bean tent!
They are an ideal place for your kids to play in during the summer, and they look super cool! In these tents, parents can teach their children about growing food, gardening, and harvesting.
Moreover, children will enjoy the shady solace from the sun. With minimal requirements and materials, you can turn the garden into a magical place!
You’ll need some poles, twine or string, soil, pole bean seeds, and/or annual climbing flower seeds. Your children can help you out with the DIY project, and you’ll have fun watching it become their magical green dome.
Many pole bean gardens have been inspired by the book “Roots, Shoots, Buckets& Boots”, and its Moon Garden and the Garden of Giants. Sharon Lovejoy’s book on gardening with kids offers numerous ideas that are both, functional and magical, at the same time.
She gives valuable basic information on gardening that instructs and motivates.
Scroll down to see bean tents made by different people, and you’ll get some inspiration for your own one:
These tents are a perfect way to turn the garden into a magical place
Here is an in-depth tutorial:
Sources:
diply.com
gardentherapy.ca
artfulparent.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-21--50 Years After Their Love Was Torn Apart by Racism, They’re Finally Married

Love is life ’ s driving force .
True love can not be conquered , and it transcends time and space .
Unfortunately , while love can not be fought , there are numerous love stories with a tragic end , and countless hearts broken because of others .
In 1967 , interracial relationships were a taboo , which put the love of Howard Andrew Foster and Myra Clark to a test .
The two youngsters started dating in high school , but Howard is of African descent , while Myra is Caucasian .
They continued to date for two @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a daily basis .
The torture continued to grow even while in college at Columbus technical institute .
He was the only black person who studied there and experienced many instances of racism .
Over time , he realized that their relationship was doomed at the time , and to protect her , Howard decided to end things .
“ Society wasn ’ t going to let us be together and she be happy… She ’ d get tired of the stares ; I just thought it was unfair to her .
Her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Although she was initially in a shock , Myra understood his reasons : “ I believed he ’ d think I would be happy ( without him ) , though he didn ’ t know what I ’ m made of .
And that ’ s okay.
” With tears in their eyes , they separated , Myra later explained that after they said their goodbyes , they walked in different directions but still turned and their eyes met .
She believed the wave meant : “ I ’ ll see you later.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as “ it was not an easy decision ” and he truly loved Myra .
Yet , he never forgot her , and often imagined his life is they stayed together .
Myra too remembers the problems they faced from society .
After some time , the two started living their own lives .
However , almost five decades later , in 2013 , a mutual friend reconnected them .
While working at Mount Carmel Hospital , Myra met a nurse whose daughter was married to Howard ’ s son .
Next @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and decided to meet up on the Labor Day weekend of 2013 at Sharon Woods Metro Park .
And they felt like they never stopped loving each other !
With their love sparkling in their eyes , they sat at a picnic table and held hands .
“ It was that dream you just never thought would come true… there she was .
For me , the fact that I was sitting there holding her hands is something that I thought would never happen .
And I was not letting her go.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ been changed .
“ I walked away once ; I was not going to walk away again.
” The lovebirds tied the know on August 1 , 2015 , an claim they “ really enjoy each other ” .
And they both say they don ’ t have any regrets about how things worked out .
Since the legalization of interracial marriages in 1967 , after the Supreme Court case ‘ Loving vs. Virginia , ’ there has been a five-fold increase in these marriages .
Yet , interracial couples still have numerous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exist , and many even realize that their differences run deeper than they expected .
Moreover , people from a traditional family face disapproval and these couples often struggle with societal judgment and statements that have racist undertones .
Some people are even openly racist and discriminating , and turn to bullying of various kinds .
Yet , we should all change .
If you are in an interracial relationship , try to be open-minded and ready to withstand these challenges if you truly love your partner .
Learn more about his culture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adjustments and compromises .
Also , remember that what people say about you is actually a reflection of them , not you .
If you are not , remember to respect everyone and never offend anyone .
Don ’ t allow stereotypes to change the nature of your behavior and cloud your judgment .

Love is life’s driving force. True love cannot be conquered, and it transcends time and space. Unfortunately, while love cannot be fought, there are numerous love stories with a tragic end, and countless hearts broken because of others.
In 1967, interracial relationships were a taboo, which put the love of Howard Andrew Foster and Myra Clark to a test.
The two youngsters started dating in high school, but Howard is of African descent, while Myra is Caucasian. They continued to date for two years, but Howard faced racism on a daily basis.
The torture continued to grow even while in college at Columbus technical institute. He was the only black person who studied there and experienced many instances of racism.
Over time, he realized that their relationship was doomed at the time, and to protect her, Howard decided to end things.
He said:
“Society wasn’t going to let us be together and she be happy… She’d get tired of the stares; I just thought it was unfair to her. Her happiness was the most important thing.”
Although she was initially in a shock, Myra understood his reasons:
“I believed he’d think I would be happy (without him), though he didn’t know what I’m made of. And that’s okay.”
With tears in their eyes, they separated, Myra later explained that after they said their goodbyes, they walked in different directions but still turned and their eyes met.
She believed the wave meant: “I’ll see you later.”
Howard remembers crying in his car, as “ it was not an easy decision” and he truly loved Myra. Yet, he never forgot her, and often imagined his life is they stayed together.
Myra too remembers the problems they faced from society. After some time, the two started living their own lives.
However, almost five decades later, in 2013, a mutual friend reconnected them. While working at Mount Carmel Hospital, Myra met a nurse whose daughter was married to Howard’s son.
Next, Howard and Myra got in touch and decided to meet up on the Labor Day weekend of 2013 at Sharon Woods Metro Park.
And they felt like they never stopped loving each other!
With their love sparkling in their eyes, they sat at a picnic table and held hands.
Howard remembered:
“It was that dream you just never thought would come true… there she was. For me, the fact that I was sitting there holding her hands is something that I thought would never happen. And I was not letting her go.”
Yet, this time, things have been changed.
He added:
“I walked away once; I was not going to walk away again.”
The lovebirds tied the know on August 1, 2015, an claim they “really enjoy each other”.
And they both say they don’t have any regrets about how things worked out.
Since the legalization of interracial marriages in 1967, after the Supreme Court case ‘Loving vs. Virginia, ’ there has been a five-fold increase in these marriages.
Yet, interracial couples still have numerous challenges to cope with. Stereotypes still exist, and many even realize that their differences run deeper than they expected.
Moreover, people from a traditional family face disapproval and these couples often struggle with societal judgment and statements that have racist undertones.
Some people are even openly racist and discriminating, and turn to bullying of various kinds.
Yet, we should all change.
If you are in an interracial relationship, try to be open-minded and ready to withstand these challenges if you truly love your partner. Learn more about his culture, and be willing to make cultural adjustments and compromises.
Also, remember that what people say about you is actually a reflection of them, not you.
If you are not, remember to respect everyone and never offend anyone. Don’t allow stereotypes to change the nature of your behavior and cloud your judgment.
Love goes beyond skin color.
Sources:
life.gomcgill.com
life.shared.com
www.washingtontimes.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-21--These 10 Companies Control Basically Everything You Eat, Infographic

Most of us simply go to the grocery store , purchase what they need , and leave , without even thinking about the origin or the history of the brand they choose .
However , we are living in a time when not investigating the foods we consume is similar to neglecting our health .
If you do research , you might be surprised to find out that some of the products you regularly buy are actually produced by some of the most notorious companies nowadays !
For example , did you know that Tropicana is actually owned by PepsiCo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and L ’ Oreal share a parent company in Nestlé ?
Junk food lovers would be shocked to learn such information from the infographic created by Oxfam several years ago , which revealed that a ginormous number of brands are controlled by just 10 multinationals .
The infographic shows the way companies , including Nestlé , PepsiCo , Coca-Cola , Unilever , Danone , General Mills , Kellogg ’ s , Mars , Associated British Foods , and Mondelez , are interconnected .
These are the ten major companies that own virtually all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find out , isn ’ t it ?
The same company behind so many different names !
Did you know any of this ?
These companies employ thousands of people , and every year , they make billions of dollars in revenue .
The goal of OXFAM is to convince these giant companies to do business responsibly , as countless people depend on their global operations .
“ These corporations are so powerful that their policies can have a major impact on the diets and working conditions of people worldwide , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s campaign investigates the policies of the “ big 10 ” food companies , encourages them to do more for the Earth and the people , and if needed , even uses the power of consumer action to convince them to do better .
“ What we did is we took certain issues … [ and ] we saw the kind of impacts they had on the ground .
We released reports about those issues and those impacts and how they ’ re tied to the 10 largest food and beverage companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to begin to address them.
” Additionally , as the infographic only covers branded foods , you should know that several companies have control over the fruits , vegetables , and meat we buy at the grocery stores as well .
Plus , the consumer goods industry is not the only one consolidated in this way , as 90 % of the media are owned by several companies only , and numerous banks have also merged in the last few decades .
It turns out we are living in a kind of dystopian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they are good at hiding it !
The video below breaks down the infographic for a more detailed explanation :

Most of us simply go to the grocery store, purchase what they need, and leave, without even thinking about the origin or the history of the brand they choose.
However, we are living in a time when not investigating the foods we consume is similar to neglecting our health.
If you do research, you might be surprised to find out that some of the products you regularly buy are actually produced by some of the most notorious companies nowadays!
For example, did you know that Tropicana is actually owned by PepsiCo? Did you know that Hot Pockets and L’Oreal share a parent company in Nestlé?
Junk food lovers would be shocked to learn such information from the infographic created by Oxfam several years ago, which revealed that a ginormous number of brands are controlled by just 10 multinationals.
The infographic shows the way companies, including Nestlé, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Unilever, Danone, General Mills, Kellogg’s, Mars, Associated British Foods, and Mondelez, are interconnected.
These are the ten major companies that own virtually all other brands:
Mondelez (Oreo, Wheat Thins, Nilla) Nestle (Caro, DiGiorno, Stouffers) Coca-Cola (Nos, Fuze, Dasani, Minute Maid) Unilever (I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Blue Band, Stork) PepsiCo (Quaker, Tropicana, Cheetos, Brisk) General Mills (Hamburger Helper, Yoplait, Green Giant, Betty Crocker) Kellogg’s (Keebler, Gripz, Pringles) Associated British Foods (Karo, Mazola, Ovaltine) Danone (Evian, Activia) MARS (Uncle Bens, Life Savers, Starburst, Altoids)
This is quite interesting to find out, isn’t it? The same company behind so many different names!
Did you know any of this?
These companies employ thousands of people, and every year, they make billions of dollars in revenue.
The goal of OXFAM is to convince these giant companies to do business responsibly, as countless people depend on their global operations.
Alexander E.M. Hess wrote:
“These corporations are so powerful that their policies can have a major impact on the diets and working conditions of people worldwide, as well as on the environment.”
Oxfam’s campaign investigates the policies of the “big 10” food companies, encourages them to do more for the Earth and the people, and if needed, even uses the power of consumer action to convince them to do better.
Oxfam’s Chris Jochnick explained:
“What we did is we took certain issues … [and] we saw the kind of impacts they had on the ground. We released reports about those issues and those impacts and how they’re tied to the 10 largest food and beverage companies. And then we pushed the companies to begin to address them.”
Additionally, as the infographic only covers branded foods, you should know that several companies have control over the fruits, vegetables, and meat we buy at the grocery stores as well.
Plus, the consumer goods industry is not the only one consolidated in this way, as 90% of the media are owned by several companies only, and numerous banks have also merged in the last few decades.
It turns out we are living in a kind of dystopian society where corporations control everything, but they are good at hiding it!
The video below breaks down the infographic for a more detailed explanation:
Sources:
www.businessinsider.com
www.huffpost.com
www.oxfamamerica.org


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-22--Galahs Are Beautiful Pink Cockatoos Whose Name Means ‘Idiot’

Birds are fascinating in a lot of different ways .
They can fly , sing and even talk .
Pretty amusing , aren ’ t they ?
Believe it or not , there ’ s a bird whose name means idiot .
Galahs , a species of cockatoo , mostly live in the urban areas of Australia .
These birds with flashy pink feathers and grey legs look very pretty .
They are playful , especially with parrots , and they are very friendly .
That ’ s why they are popular as pets .
Galahs can live up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ They are also known as the pink and grey cockatoos .
They are extremely intelligent , and they can learn a lot of difficult tricks and many new words , with some proper training .
Now , let ’ s take a look at the origin of their name .
“ Galah ” originates from “ gilaa ” , from the Yuwaalaraay ’ s Aboriginal language .
The funny part is that “ gilaa ” actually means “ clown ” or “ idiot ” .
The reason why these appealing birds got this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they make a lot of noise .
That ’ s why in Australia , people who talk very loudly are often called “ galah ” .
Farmers seem to have some problems with these birds , since they descend on important crops and cause a lot of loss to the farmers .
Galahs fly in large groups and mate with different kinds of cockatoos .
As pets , they are considered to be high-maintenance pets , they require a lot of interaction .
Galahs are active and they need a lot of exercise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ space , socializing and food , these birds can live a healthy and happy life in captivity .
However , don ’ t forget that they are NOT quiet birds 🙂

Birds are fascinating in a lot of different ways. They can fly, sing and even talk. Pretty amusing, aren’t they? Believe it or not, there’s a bird whose name means idiot.
Galahs, a species of cockatoo, mostly live in the urban areas of Australia. These birds with flashy pink feathers and grey legs look very pretty. They are playful, especially with parrots, and they are very friendly.
That’s why they are popular as pets. Galahs can live up to 70 or 80 years of age. They are also known as the pink and grey cockatoos.
They are extremely intelligent, and they can learn a lot of difficult tricks and many new words, with some proper training.
Now, let’s take a look at the origin of their name. “Galah” originates from “gilaa”, from the Yuwaalaraay’s Aboriginal language. The funny part is that “gilaa” actually means “clown” or “idiot”. The reason why these appealing birds got this name was because of the fact that they make a lot of noise.
That’s why in Australia, people who talk very loudly are often called “galah”.
Farmers seem to have some problems with these birds, since they descend on important crops and cause a lot of loss to the farmers. Galahs fly in large groups and mate with different kinds of cockatoos.
As pets, they are considered to be high-maintenance pets, they require a lot of interaction. Galahs are active and they need a lot of exercise.
As long as provided with enough space, socializing and food, these birds can live a healthy and happy life in captivity. However, don’t forget that they are NOT quiet birds 🙂
Sources:
en.wikipedia.org
www.thesprucepets.com
lafeber.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-22--100-Million-Year-Old ‘Spider’ With A Scorpions Tail Found In Amber

Although those changes occur slowly and gradually , living beings evolve over time .
Therefore , you should not be surprised to learn that millions of years ago , there was a creature that was part spider , part scorpion !
So , I bet spiders we spot these days look much less scary now , don ’ t they ?
It was found trapped in amber discovered in Myanmar .
These creatures lived in the bark of resin-producing trees during the mid-Cretaceous period , and as tree sap poured over their bodies , it trapped and preserved their corpses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of years later .
The spider has a scorpion tail and as the tree resin was roughly 100 million years ago , the discovery indicates that the family of arachnids could have roamed the Earth for over 280 million years .
Two different teams of researchers discovered four specimens of the insect in the amber markets of Myanmar and published their findings in two separate papers in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution .
Prashant Sharma , an evolutionary developmental biologist at the University of Wisconsin in Madison who was not involved in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ could help close major gaps in our understanding of spider evolution.
” Greg Edgecombe , an invertebrate paleobiologist at the Natural History Museum in London , commented that “ the material is stunning in the quality of its preservation , ” and “ it throws up a combination of characters that initially seems alien to an arachnologist.
” Several years ago , amber fossil dealers independently showed two paleobiologists at the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology in China specimens that looked like 5-millimeter-long Uraraneida encased in amber .
The first one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to investigate his two specimens , which they eventually named Chimerachne yingi ( “ chimera spider ” in Latin ) .
The other one , Huang Diying , created a second team of researchers , to examine his pair of fossils .
The two teams didn ’ t know about each other until they published their results to the same journal .
Yet , as Edgecombe explained , “ they draw the same conclusion—that fossil uraraneids , as this group is called , are the closest extinct relatives of spiders.
” The creepy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and silk-producing spinnerets near its rear end , and males had two modified appendages called pedipalps as well .
The arachnid was quite small , only about 2.5 millimeters long , and its tail , called a telson , was twice its body and resembled the one of whip-scorpions or vinegarroons .
Yet , it was probably a sensory organ and was not used for attacking .
Paleontologist and arachnologist Paul Selden of the University of Kansas said : “ Any sort of flagelliform appendage tends to be like an antenna .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Animals that have a long whippy tail tend to have it for sensory purposes.
” Gonzalo Giribet , an invertebrate biologist from Harvard University and an author on one of the papers , added : “ Take the front of a spider , the end of a vinegarroon and then you put spinnerets on it and that ’ s our fossil .
”

Although those changes occur slowly and gradually, living beings evolve over time. Therefore, you should not be surprised to learn that millions of years ago, there was a creature that was part spider, part scorpion!
So, I bet spiders we spot these days look much less scary now, don’t they?
It was found trapped in amber discovered in Myanmar. These creatures lived in the bark of resin-producing trees during the mid-Cretaceous period, and as tree sap poured over their bodies, it trapped and preserved their corpses, and amber miners discovered them millions of years later.
The spider has a scorpion tail and as the tree resin was roughly 100 million years ago, the discovery indicates that the family of arachnids could have roamed the Earth for over 280 million years.
Two different teams of researchers discovered four specimens of the insect in the amber markets of Myanmar and published their findings in two separate papers in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution.
Prashant Sharma, an evolutionary developmental biologist at the University of Wisconsin in Madison who was not involved in the work, explained that the discovery “could help close major gaps in our understanding of spider evolution.”
Greg Edgecombe, an invertebrate paleobiologist at the Natural History Museum in London, commented that “the material is stunning in the quality of its preservation,” and “it throws up a combination of characters that initially seems alien to an arachnologist.”
Several years ago, amber fossil dealers independently showed two paleobiologists at the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology in China specimens that looked like 5-millimeter-long Uraraneida encased in amber.
The first one, Wang Bo, assembled a team to investigate his two specimens, which they eventually named Chimerachne yingi (“chimera spider” in Latin).
The other one, Huang Diying, created a second team of researchers, to examine his pair of fossils. The two teams didn’t know about each other until they published their results to the same journal.
Yet, as Edgecombe explained, “they draw the same conclusion—that fossil uraraneids, as this group is called, are the closest extinct relatives of spiders.”
The creepy crawler had eight legs, fangs, and silk-producing spinnerets near its rear end, and males had two modified appendages called pedipalps as well.
The arachnid was quite small, only about 2.5 millimeters long, and its tail, called a telson, was twice its body and resembled the one of whip-scorpions or vinegarroons.
Yet, it was probably a sensory organ and was not used for attacking.
Paleontologist and arachnologist Paul Selden of the University of Kansas said:
“Any sort of flagelliform appendage tends to be like an antenna. It’s for sensing the environment. Animals that have a long whippy tail tend to have it for sensory purposes.”
Gonzalo Giribet, an invertebrate biologist from Harvard University and an author on one of the papers, added:
“Take the front of a spider, the end of a vinegarroon and then you put spinnerets on it and that’s our fossil.”
Sources:
www.sciencemag.org
www.sciencealert.com
www.nytimes.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-22--Baby Foxes Show Up At A House And The Pictures Are So Cute

The world is still in shock , people still locked inside their homes , everyone hoping that the dangerous coronavirus pandemic will soon be over .
Yet , while we have spent the past several months indoors , Nature did not stop .
Spring is here , with all its power to brighten up our lives !
Last spring , a couple of baby foxes wandered onto the porch of an Illinois-based grandmother !
The woman lives in a wooded area , so she commonly sees lots of animals , and these cubs were apparently on a mission to explore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , looking for a tasty treat .
At first , just one baby fox visited the house and licked the sliding glass door .
Redditor Vechrotex , whose grandma was the host of the cute family , shared the photo and it immediately went viral .
Since the first post , user Vechrotex regularly uploaded new updates on the baby fox , whose siblings started showing up on their doorstep too .
“ Here in Illinois we get red foxes in forested areas , we see them a lot and it ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ One day my grandma saw a baby red fox and took a picture of it .
She shared the picture with me and I thought it was just so cute , I decided to post it .
I ’ m glad I was able to make so many people happy !
The mom comes by a lot more than the babies .
She is always close when her babies are on the porch.
” Vechrotex and Grandma are happy to be able to spread smiles by sharing the lovely fox adventure .
Baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their eyes about two weeks later .
Therefore , these ones were probably 3-4 weeks old .
Also , the little animals rely on their mother ’ s milk for the first month , and then turn to solid foods and learn to hunt .
The baby fox saga pleased many , so in mid-June 2019 , a Redditor asked Vechrotex for another update .
Vechrotex explained that they grew older and didn ’ t spend that much time on the porch , but he believed they will come to pay a visit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to happen before and after the pictures where taken was you would see them deep in the woods behind the house with their mom .
I ’ m sure they ’ re older now and hunting by themselves , but I would have to ask my grandma.
” Grandma was happy to have the curious visitors on her porch , and I bet you would have been too !
Just look at these adorable little fellows !

The world is still in shock, people still locked inside their homes, everyone hoping that the dangerous coronavirus pandemic will soon be over.
Yet, while we have spent the past several months indoors, Nature did not stop. Spring is here, with all its power to brighten up our lives! Last spring, a couple of baby foxes wandered onto the porch of an Illinois-based grandmother!
The woman lives in a wooded area, so she commonly sees lots of animals, and these cubs were apparently on a mission to explore the house and peered inside the window, looking for a tasty treat.
At first, just one baby fox visited the house and licked the sliding glass door.
Redditor Vechrotex, whose grandma was the host of the cute family, shared the photo and it immediately went viral.
Since the first post, user Vechrotex regularly uploaded new updates on the baby fox, whose siblings started showing up on their doorstep too.
He said:
“Here in Illinois we get red foxes in forested areas, we see them a lot and it’s not that big of a deal. One day my grandma saw a baby red fox and took a picture of it. She shared the picture with me and I thought it was just so cute, I decided to post it. I’m glad I was able to make so many people happy! The mom comes by a lot more than the babies. She is always close when her babies are on the porch.”
Vechrotex and Grandma are happy to be able to spread smiles by sharing the lovely fox adventure.
Baby red foxes are born blind and open their eyes about two weeks later. Therefore, these ones were probably 3-4 weeks old. Also, the little animals rely on their mother’s milk for the first month, and then turn to solid foods and learn to hunt.
The baby fox saga pleased many, so in mid-June 2019, a Redditor asked Vechrotex for another update.
Vechrotex explained that they grew older and didn’t spend that much time on the porch, but he believed they will come to pay a visit again soon:
“The normal thing to happen before and after the pictures where taken was you would see them deep in the woods behind the house with their mom. I’m sure they’re older now and hunting by themselves, but I would have to ask my grandma.”
Grandma was happy to have the curious visitors on her porch, and I bet you would have been too!
Just look at these adorable little fellows!
Sources:
www.boredpanda.com
ilovemydogsomuch.tv
animalchannel.co


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-22--This Volkswagen Bus Cooler is the Coolest Cooler We Have Ever Seen

Whenever you go on a short road trip , on a picnic , whenever you plan to spend the day at the beach , or go camping , the first thing on the list is a cooler !
These machines are simply essential for your meat and milk , beers , and sodas !
Well , apart from practical and useful , coolers have gone to the next level now- and The Rolling Volkswagen Bus Cooler is stylish and modern too !
This vintage-looking cooler from Board Masters is an exact replica of the real vehicle and the manufacturer gave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cooler has four wheels , rubber tires , a hinged roof , and a retractable handle that can turn left or right to steer .
It is entirely insulated , manufactured using nearly the same technique as the real bus – with pressed anti-rust steel , and has a heavy-duty lid lock .
It is easy to clean , and has an internal drainage plus !
With the adorable bus by your side , you ’ ll never be thirsty anymore , as it has enough capacity to hold about 40 cans !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever ?
It is just perfect for all your future adventures !
Also , it is very durable , can be taken off-road without being damaged , and you don ’ t have to carry it !
Seeing a Volkswagen bus driving down the freeway is always a pleasure , and if you have dreamed of having one your entire life , seize this opportunity !
If you are interested in this unique cooler and want to enjoy your outdoor gatherings even more , you can get one on Amazon .
It will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ free .
The eye-catching accessory might be on the pricier side , but it ’ s undoubtedly a worthy investment , and customers confirm it !

Whenever you go on a short road trip, on a picnic, whenever you plan to spend the day at the beach, or go camping, the first thing on the list is a cooler! These machines are simply essential for your meat and milk, beers, and sodas!
Well, apart from practical and useful, coolers have gone to the next level now- and The Rolling Volkswagen Bus Cooler is stylish and modern too!
This vintage-looking cooler from Board Masters is an exact replica of the real vehicle and the manufacturer gave it a red color.
The 30-liter cooler has four wheels, rubber tires, a hinged roof, and a retractable handle that can turn left or right to steer. It is entirely insulated, manufactured using nearly the same technique as the real bus – with pressed anti-rust steel, and has a heavy-duty lid lock.
It is easy to clean, and has an internal drainage plus!
With the adorable bus by your side, you’ll never be thirsty anymore, as it has enough capacity to hold about 40 cans! Isn’t it the coolest cooler ever? It is just perfect for all your future adventures!
Also, it is very durable, can be taken off-road without being damaged, and you don’t have to carry it!
Seeing a Volkswagen bus driving down the freeway is always a pleasure, and if you have dreamed of having one your entire life, seize this opportunity!
If you are interested in this unique cooler and want to enjoy your outdoor gatherings even more, you can get one on Amazon. It will also be shipped to your address for free.
The eye-catching accessory might be on the pricier side, but it’s undoubtedly a worthy investment, and customers confirm it!
Sources:
healthylifeboxx.com
kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com
www.buzznick.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-22--This Succulent Has See-Through Leaves And They Look Like Shiny Gems

Most people simply adore succulents , as they turn each corner in the house into an attractive area !
Plus , millennials love their plants , and due to their low-maintenance nature , an increasing number of them are participating in what the internet dubbed as “ modern-day succulent craze.
” The thick leaves and stems of succulents hold a fair amount of water , so they are excellent for all home gardeners and apartment dwellers out there .
What ’ s more , you will be surprised to learn that there are countless of succulent varieties you can choose @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different shapes and colors , and the one we present today is simply unique-looking !
With its attractive crystalline , see-through leaves , Haworthia cooperi will charm you in an instant !
This tiny plant is also known as the cushion aloe , the star window plant , and the zebra aloe .
As the light penetrates its leaves , they look like beautiful shiny gems !
However , even though this plant is cultivated for its unique leaves , it also produces white flowers in summer , which are held high above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 12 inches .
This plant is native to the Eastern Cape province in South Africa , and there are thirteen stunning varieties that all have “ densely packed fleshy blue-green leaves which form a rosette shape.
” It can grow up to 5cm tall , and it is very easy to maintain since it can withstand periods of drought .
Therefore , just make sure you do not overwater it , and decrease watering it during the winter to once a month , until spring comes again .
It enjoys bright light , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or direct sun .
If you have already fallen in love with it , you can purchase your Haworthia cooperi at Amazon , Home Depot , and Etsy .
So , are you ready to bring home this jewel ?

Most people simply adore succulents, as they turn each corner in the house into an attractive area!
Plus, millennials love their plants, and due to their low-maintenance nature, an increasing number of them are participating in what the internet dubbed as “modern-day succulent craze.”
The thick leaves and stems of succulents hold a fair amount of water, so they are excellent for all home gardeners and apartment dwellers out there.
What’s more, you will be surprised to learn that there are countless of succulent varieties you can choose from, that bloom in lots of different shapes and colors, and the one we present today is simply unique-looking!
With its attractive crystalline, see-through leaves, Haworthia cooperi will charm you in an instant!
This tiny plant is also known as the cushion aloe, the star window plant, and the zebra aloe.
As the light penetrates its leaves, they look like beautiful shiny gems!
However, even though this plant is cultivated for its unique leaves, it also produces white flowers in summer, which are held high above the plant on peduncles measuring up to 12 inches.
This plant is native to the Eastern Cape province in South Africa, and there are thirteen stunning varieties that all have “densely packed fleshy blue-green leaves which form a rosette shape.”
It can grow up to 5cm tall, and it is very easy to maintain since it can withstand periods of drought. Therefore, just make sure you do not overwater it, and decrease watering it during the winter to once a month, until spring comes again.
It enjoys bright light, but do not leave it in full or direct sun. If you have already fallen in love with it, you can purchase your Haworthia cooperi at Amazon, Home Depot, and Etsy.
So, are you ready to bring home this jewel?
Sources:
pop.inquirer.net
sports.yahoo.com
www.greenandvibrant.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-05-23--15 Science-Backed Ways To Reduce Stress

15 Science-Backed Ways To Reduce Stress

Stress has become a regular part of our lives , unfortunately .
Modern lifestyles are hectic , over-scheduled , and abundant in tension .
More than half of Americans are concerned about the level of stress they suffer every day .
Things have gone even worse in the last several months , due to the coronavirus pandemic .
We can tolerate being on overdrive from time to time , but stress wreaks havoc on the body if it is your chronic mode of operation .
High stress levels have been linked to increases in brain thinning and decreased amounts of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Plus , stress makes one more prone to illness , increases blood pressure , lowers the sex drive , and leads to addictive behaviors .
Therefore , we should all find effective tools to reduce it .
Medical treatments are helpful , but most solutions are long-term .
Therefore , we decided to share 15 effective and fast strategies you can try during these difficult times , suggested by scientists : 1 .
Yoga is excellent for stress , as the light exercise combined with deep breathing soothes the mind and body .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ helps you stay grounded .
3 .
Progressive relaxation is the gradual relaxation of every body muscle , felt like “ slowly sinking into the couch ” .
4 .
Breathing exercises are of great help in stressful situations , as they lower blood pressure .
5 .
Massage is one of the most potent stress-relieving strategies .
6 .
Aromatherapy relieves stress , due to the association between the smells of the oils .
7 .
Listening to music is an incredibly effective calming activity , as music triggers biochemical stress reducers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is one of the fastest ways to deal with stress .
Even looking at pictures of nature can boost your resilience to stress .
10 .
One study found that religious college students were less stressed than their non-religious counterparts .
13 .
Time spent with your pet will cure all your wounds .
14 .
Writing decreases stress levels , as it means putting the emotions onto paper , and coping with them .
15 .
Laughter is the best medicine , and it lowers stress .
Finding a way to combat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only , but it will also improve your relationships and will make you more effective at work .
At the same time , all these activities bring much pleasure , so make sure you enjoy them even when you are not stressed and you will dramatically boost the quality of your life !

Stress has become a regular part of our lives, unfortunately. Modern lifestyles are hectic, over-scheduled, and abundant in tension. More than half of Americans are concerned about the level of stress they suffer every day.
Things have gone even worse in the last several months, due to the coronavirus pandemic. We can tolerate being on overdrive from time to time, but stress wreaks havoc on the body if it is your chronic mode of operation.
High stress levels have been linked to increases in brain thinning and decreased amounts of crucial gray matter in the brain. Plus, stress makes one more prone to illness, increases blood pressure, lowers the sex drive, and leads to addictive behaviors.
Therefore, we should all find effective tools to reduce it. Medical treatments are helpful, but most solutions are long-term.
Therefore, we decided to share 15 effective and fast strategies you can try during these difficult times, suggested by scientists:
1. Yoga is excellent for stress, as the light exercise combined with deep breathing soothes the mind and body.
2. Meditation clears the mind and helps you stay grounded.
3. Progressive relaxation is the gradual relaxation of every body muscle, felt like “slowly sinking into the couch”.
4. Breathing exercises are of great help in stressful situations, as they lower blood pressure.
5. Massage is one of the most potent stress-relieving strategies.
6. Aromatherapy relieves stress, due to the association between the smells of the oils.
7. Listening to music is an incredibly effective calming activity, as music triggers biochemical stress reducers.
8. A walk in nature is one of the fastest ways to deal with stress. Even looking at pictures of nature can boost your resilience to stress.
9. Exercise elevates endorphin levels and contributes to a healthier mind.
10. One study found that religious college students were less stressed than their non-religious counterparts.
11. Sex is an excellent stress-reliever.
12. Black tea lowers cortisol levels, a hormone linked to stress.
13. Time spent with your pet will cure all your wounds.
14. Writing decreases stress levels, as it means putting the emotions onto paper, and coping with them.
15. Laughter is the best medicine, and it lowers stress.
Finding a way to combat stress is not important for your wellbeing only, but it will also improve your relationships and will make you more effective at work.
At the same time, all these activities bring much pleasure, so make sure you enjoy them even when you are not stressed and you will dramatically boost the quality of your life!
Sources:
greatist.com
www.prevention.com
squareup.com