If you happen to have high blood pressure or are finding that your body is retaining water, then you should look into diuretic foods. Some dietitians also recommend them to their clients for losing weight. Read through this list to find out how a few dietary changes can make all the difference for you:

1. Lemon

Add lemon to a glass of water to help stave off high blood pressure. You can also consider ways of incorporating it into your food – don’t worry, we’re not going to instruct you to eat lemon wedges!

2. Oats

Eat a bowl of oatmeal at the start of your day to help reduce your cholesterol levels and prevent your body from retaining water. Oats are often highly recommended to those seeking to lose weight.

3. Celery

Celery is a fantastic vegetable for hydrating the body. What’s more is that it packs a powerful nutritional punch. Try making a diuretic smoothie containing celery and other fruits and vegetables found in this post.

4. Brussels Sprouts

While they’re not the best-tasting thing in the world, Brussels sprouts are incredibly good for you. They are most definitely an acquired taste, but eating them is worth it because they’re full of antioxidant. Try incorporating them into your main dish rather than eating them by themselves.

5. Ginger

You can reap the diuretic benefits of ginger by using it to give your meal added zest, or by adding some ginger root to a glass of drinking water. Ginger’s cleansing effect on the body means that it’s ideal for individuals who happen to be on a detox program. Its diuretic properties also mean that it can help alleviate excess water retention.

6. Beets

Further to their diuretic properties, beets are also extremely rich in antioxidants such as betalain, which is only found in a few select foods. Always choose fresh beets from your local grocery store or farmer’s market over pickled ones. You can try eating them grilled, boiled or steamed.

7. Apple Cider Vinegar

The numerous health benefits of consuming apple cider vinegar have been touted many a time, however it’s worth mentioning that it’s fantastic for helping the body purge itself of unneeded fluids, which results in improved urinary function and better overall health. The best way to ingest it to benefit from its diuretic properties is to add it to water and drink it.

8. Cabbage

This vegetable cannot be called anything other than healthy – it can help prevent cancer and reduce the risk of heart disease in addition to being a diuretic food. Try eating chopped or shredded cabbage in a soup. Don’t add a lot of salt however, because doing so will reduce its diuretic properties.

9. Cranberry Juice

Urinary tract infections can be eased with cranberry juice due to its diuretic properties. It leaves your potassium levels intact when doing so, while also providing extra antioxidants to help your body in its fight against free radicals. Go for organic cranberry juice if you want to reap the greatest health benefits.

Health & Lifestyle > Health

The olive leaf has been a sign of peace and prosperity for many generations. In Genesis, a dove returns to Noah's arc with a fresh olive leaf in its mouth pronouncing the end of the flood. Today the olive branch has become a symbol of peace and even appears on the flag of the United Nations.

We have heard plenty of the health benefits of olive oil, but very little of the health benefits of olive leaves. Recent research shows that the extract made from olive leaves can cure and protect from various diseases and symptoms.

 

It all begins with Pythochemicals ("plant chemicals") whose main purpose is to protect the plant from parasites and maladies. By consuming the plants, our bodies absorb the paythochemicals that protect us from the same hazards. One of those pythochemicals is called Oleuropein, which can be found in olive leaves.

Here are 10 health benefits of olive leaves:

1. They help prevent or slow down the development of cancer:
Findings from a study conducted in 2010-2011 show that the active ingredient in olive leaves can slow down the development of cancer cells in women who suffer from breast cancer, as well as slow down the development of Melanoma in cells that were taken from mice.

 Science & Tech > Computers & Internet

The other day, I came home from work and wanted to check my Facebook and e-mail

accounts. I made myself a cup of coffee and sat down at my computer, pushed the power

button and nothing happened! 

I tried a couple more times, then checked that it was plugged into the wall – nothing. I later discovered that it was relatively easy to fix, but I had to ask a bunch of people until I

managed to come up with a solution. The whole ordeal got me thinking that, if this happened

to me, it must happen to many people. This is why I’ve created a simple guide to saving your computer.

The computer won’t turn on

First, you have to ascertain whether it is the computer that isn’t turning on, or just the

screen. Most computers today have cooling fans that make a “fwoosh” noise when they’re

working. If your computer is making that noise, but the screen is still dark, click here for

the screen section.

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“Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be."
- Robert Browning

I am reminded of this quote by English Poet and Playwright Robert Browning, after having

read through these inspirational love stories. Each couple shared their story with wedding photographer Stephanie Jarstad, who has spent her career documenting love - the pure,

genuine, starry-eyed kind. In this photo series, which she rightly entitled 'To Grow Old

With You', she photographs and shares the kind of love that grows sweeter with age. Each

couple shared their love story, alongside a dose of worldly wisdom. Here's what they had

to say:

Doug & Fran

Married: 55 years

"We dated for eight years. In that time we broke up and got back together six times. We just couldn't communicate. But the stars kept bringing us back together. We are still working on that communication thing, but our love grows deeper ever day."

Steve & Cheryl

Married: 49 years

"My family worried about Steve being from a broken home. They tried to talk me out of marrying him. Having a very difficult time making decisions for myself, I let my mother influence all of them. I prayed about marrying him and my answer came to me like lightning. He drove all the way out to Utah from California and we decided to elope that Friday!"

OBAMA argued, Hollande and Putin who SOLDIERS endurance ... Joke of the day!

Most military anecdote!

Arguing Obama, Hollande and Putin, who hardier soldiers. We decided to let from each country will send a soldier to check.

The next day, going first thing in coming to the US Marines. Obama turns around and his right to the jaw - tpaX!

He only frowned.

Obama asks him:

- Painfully?

- Yes, Mister President.

- But you put up with?

- US Marines may all suffer!

- Well done!

Then Hollande takes the chief guard of honor sword, goes to the French paratroopers and sword on his shoulder - again! Those teeth squeaks, but worth it.

Hollande asks:

- Painfully?

- Oui, Monsieur le President.

- But you put up with?

- Paratroopers France despise the pain!

- Well done!

Here Putin is taking the chief guard gun, suited to our soldier, and his foot with a pistol - broads! In order to boot the hole, and he did not flinch.

Putin asked:

- Painfully?

- No, sir!

Obama and Hollande:

- Well, no xpena yourself!

Putin shines. Then coming to the soldier and whisper in his ear:

- Che, just does not hurt?

- Nope.

- Well done! Thanks announced in order.

- Can I still normal boots? And then I have the 40th size, and we have in stock for the second year only 45th.

Самый военный анекдот!

Заспорили Обама, Олланд и Путин, у кого солдаты выносливее. Решили, пусть из каждой страны пришлют по солдату для проверки.

На следующий день собираются, первым делом подходят к американскому морскому пехотинцу. Обама разворачивается и ему прямым в челюсть — тpaX!

Тот только поморщился.

Обама его спрашивает:

— Больно?

— Yes, MisterPresident.

— Но ведь терпишь?

— Американская морская пехота может все вытерпеть!

— Молодец!

Тогда Олланд берет у начальника почетного караула шпагу, подходит к французскому парашютисту и шпагой ему в плечо — раз! Тот зубами скрипит, но стоит.

Олланд спрашивает:

— Больно?

— Oui, MonsieurlePresident.

— Но ведь терпишь?

— Парашютисты Франции презирают боль!

— Молодец!

Тут Путин берет у начальника охраны пистолет, подходит к нашему солдатику и ему в ступню из пистолета — бабах! У того в сапоге дырка, а сам даже не поморщился.

Путин спрашивает:

— Больно?

— Никак нет!

Обама с Олландом:

— Ну ни xpена себе!

Путин сияет. Потом подходит к солдату и шепотом на ухо ему:

— Че, прямо нисколько не больно?

— Не-а.

— Молодец! Благодарность объявлю в приказе.

— А можно мне еще сапоги нормальные? А то у меня 40-й размер, а у нас на складе второй год только 45-е.

Tips & DIY > Tips and Updates

Everyone knows the importance of having fruit and veggies as part of our diet, but we 

often give up on them because we’re too lazy to deal with peeling them. Indeed, peeling

can be a hassle, and the clean-up is also arduous. This is why I compiled these 14 smart

and easy ways to peel your favorite fruits and veggies: