Second Thought

Sleep is vital and getting adequate rest may help us from illness as well as maintain our fitness. Good night's sleep is essential for proper functioning of brain and body. Muscle building or fat loss- proper rest is must. Due to fast and stressful life, most people nowadays remain sleep deprived.   Sleep deprivation leads to: Tiredness or fatigue Poor concentration Low productivity Long-term chronic diseases Obesity One should take 7-8 hours of proper sleep each night, though many people struggle to get enough. There are many strategies you can use to promote good sleep, including making changes into your diet, as some foods and lifestyle changes can improve your sleep. Here are the 5 best foods that enhances your quality of sleep: 1. Milk : contains Tryptophan (Amino Acid) that excites  Serotonin Chemical. Serotonin Chemical is a Brain Chemic

A lot of discomfort might be caused from stomach bloating, and it is a very unpleasant issue to deal with, therefore we must find what triggered it and treat it as quickly as possible because it can cause some other complications. The bloating is mostly a result of too much gas in our digestive tract, and it can cause a swelling, burping and flatulence, hard stomach and abdominal noises. Mostly the bloating is resolved after a few hours, but if you are dealing with this issue more commonly, then you definitely need to try to cure it naturally, and the right thing to do is, change some everyday habits. Most common reasons that can trigger bloating in your stomach: 1. Insufficient Water Intake The body dehydration can easily lead to poor body functions, therefore casing the appearance of gas in our digestive tract and bloating. When you consume foods that are high in fiber, make sure you drink a lot of water as well. 2. Gassy Foods There are some foods witch can c

SECOND THOUGHT  has rounded up some of the strangest and most fascinating food facts that you probably never knew. Keep scrolling to educate yourself. A bunch of bananas is called a hand. Almonds are a member of the peach family. Apples are made of 25% air, which is why they float. Avocado has highest protein content of all fruit. Broccoli contains twice the vitamin C of an orange. Cabbage is 91% water. Cherries are a member of the rose family. Chocolate was once used as currency. Consuming dairy may cause acne. Cranberries bounce like a rubber ball when ripe. Cucumbers are 96% water. So next time you’re feeling dehydrated and don’t feel like drinking water, try snacking on a cucumber. Eating bananas can help fight depression. Eating too much nutmeg has the effect of a hallucinogenic drug. Eggplants are fruits and classified as berries. Fresh eggs sink in water and rotten eggs will float. Ginger can reduce exercise-induced muscle