The Newsy Neighbour March Issue 77

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health, fitness & beauty nutrient potassium. If you’re exercising hard during the day, you lose both fluid and electrolytes when you sweat. If you replace only the lost fluid by rehydrating strictly with water, you may not be replacing all of the essential electrolytes you’ve lost, including potassium, which, when low, can lead to uncomfortable muscle cramping. To prevent this, rehydrate with electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or a sports drink on hot days or after a tough workout. You can also reach for potassium-rich foods such as bananas, spinach, broccoli, and grapefruit as well. Do you ever feel like your hands or feet go numb or you experience tingling and a prickling feeling in your limbs? If so, this can actually be linked to a low intake of B vitamins such as B6 and B12, along with folic acid. A deficiency of B vitamins can directly impact the peripheral nerve endings in the skin. To help with this, eat a diet rich in dark, leafy greens such as spinach, lean proteins such as eggs, beans, and poultry, and fortified whole grains. If numbness or tingling continues or worsens, make sure to consult your physician. Have you noticed an increase in small red or white acnelike bumps on your skin? These bumps, which can appear on the face, arms, and even thighs, can indicate a diet low in vitamin A. This vitamin helps pores remove dead skin and reduces the chance of developing clogged pores that encourage the growth of acne bacteria. To help slough off dead skin cells more efficiently to prevent skin blemishes, fill up on colourful vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots, along with dark green, leafy vegetables. These are rich in beta carotene which is a precursor to vitamin A and is converted in your body into this essential nutrient. Informationng.com My figure used to be my fame and helped me get ahead, but that was fifteen years ago, and now my fame has spread. A blonde is terribly overweight, so her doctor puts her on a diet. “I want you to eat regularly for two days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for two weeks. The next time I see you, you’ll have lost at least five pounds.” When the blonde returns, she’s lost nearly 20 pounds. “Why, that’s amazing!” the doctor says. “Did you follow my instructions?” The blonde nods. “I’ll tell you, though, I thought I was going to drop dead that third day.” “From hunger, you mean?” asked the doctor. “No, from skipping.” I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. www.thenewsyneighbour.com

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