Saturday, 24 December 2016

[www.keralites.net] Are These the Most Beautiful Streets in the World?

These Streets Offer a Beautiful Experience for Pedestrians!

There are few things more magical than finding yourself walking through a tree tunnel on a warm spring evening. Whether naturally formed or painstakingly created, these tree tunnels are sure to bewitch and enchant anyone lucky enough to walk through them, whether alone or in similarly appreciative company.

These places are inspired by nature and created in its honor - after all, it is forever the most beautiful builder. It must be said that some of these places were created by accident, such as the tunnel of love in the Ukraine, while others took years of growth to look the way they look now:

1. Train Station in Jinhae, South Korea

2. Street in Bonn, Germany

3. Wisteria Flower Tunnel in Japan

4. Oak Alley along the Mississippi River outside New Orleans, Louisiana

5. Jacarandas Walk in South Africa

6. Tunnel of Love in Ukraine

7. Maple Tunnel in St. Louis, Oregon, U.S.A.

8. Ginkgo Tree Tunnel in Japan

9. Blossom Path (Location Unknown)

10. Bamboo Path in Kyoto, Japan

11. Street in Porto Alegre, Brazil

12. The Dark Hedges, Northern Ireland

13. Sakura Tunnel, Japan

14. Tree Tunnel in Netherlands

15. Street in Jerez, Spain

16. Laburnum Tunnel in Bodnant Gardens, UK

17. Parque Francisco Alvarado in Costa Rica

18. The Path Up To the Halnaker Windmill in Sussex

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[www.keralites.net] This Broccoli Soup Has Cancer-Fighting Properties

The Secret to Making Delicious Anti-Cancer Broccoli Soup!

I love a bowl of hot soup, whether it's a hot or cold day. Creamy broccoli soup is one of my all-time favorite recipes and I thought I'd share it with you. Not only is it absolutely delicious, but it is also very healthy as it has cancer-fighting properties.

Broccoli contains a high concentration of sulforaphane, a compound which is found in cruciferous vegetables (kale, cabbage, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, radish) and has strong anti-cancer properties. Sulforaphane is produced when the enzyme myrosinase reacts with glucoraphanin - this reaction usually occurs when the two compounds mix, which occurs when the plant is being chewed.

Therefore, due to its known cancer preventing properties, individuals who have a high risk of cancer, especially prostate or colon cancer, should increase their consumption of broccoli. However, it's not as simple as this - it's not only about what you eat, but also how you eat it.

The way you cook your broccoli can drastically decrease the health benefits that it yields. For example, boiling or microwaving broccoli will destroy the myrosinase enzymes, which in turn will inhibit the production of sulforaphane. Therefore, the goal is to cook broccoli in such a way that it is able to retain all of its health benefits.

Usually, when making creamy broccoli soup, the majority of the myrosinase enzymes are lost during the simmering process. Therefore, this time, to counter that, after the broccoli has been lightly steamed for 3-5 minutes, set aside the leafy floret, and save it for the last step - most of the myrosinase enzymes are found in the leafy buds. The following creamy broccoli soup recipe will leave your mouth watering while giving you a huge nutrient boost!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Place the oil in a large pot and heat over a medium heat. Sauté the celery and onion for 4 minutes, until softened.
2. Add the potatoes and broccoli stems and sauté for 2 more minutes.
3. Add the chicken broth and almond milk, bring to the boil.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. when simmered and the vegetables are tender, pour the mixture into a blender and puree until smooth.
7. Serve and garnish with an abundance of feta cheese and broccoli florets - enabling the sulforaphane producing reaction.

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[www.keralites.net] You Have to See These 15 Place In South America

15 Must-See Places in South America!

There's no denying that South America is a continent laden with superlatives, and that will be more evident to you than ever before once you read through this list and learn about some of the stunning places this continent is home to. From lost ancient cities to the very trendiest in cosmopolitan flair, these are 15 must-visit places in South America. Let's jump right in:

15. Quito (Ecuador)

Quito is the highest capital city in the world, excluding Bolivia's La Paz, which isn't legally that country's capital anyway. It was founded by the Spanish in 1534, and its colorful old town is one of the best-preserved, most unchanged and largest in all of the Americas. It's also the only world capital that lives with the existential threat of volcanoes.

14. Colca Canyon (Peru)

This canyon is twice the depth of the much more famous Grand Canyon in the USA. It's one of the most visited tourist attractions in Peru, and it's pretty easy to see why. In addition to the stunning landscapes, you'll also be able to see Andean condors flying overhead, as well as the biggest species of hummingbird you'll ever see.

13. Atacama Desert (Chile)

This is the driest place in the world - it only rains here once every four years. Stretching for 1,000 miles along the Chilean coast, the desert's landscape looks more somewhere on Mars than somewhere here on Earth. In fact, it has stood in for Mars in various movies such as Space Odyssey and Voyage to the Planets.

12. Angel Falls (Venezuela)

Nestled deep in the Guayana Highlands of Venezuela, Angel Falls is the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the entire world. Water cascades some 3,200 feet over Auyantepu Mountain into the Rio Kerepacupai Meru. American pilot Jimmy Angel was the very first man to fly over the Falls back in 1937, and that's where it gets its name from.

11. Cusco (Peru)

The colorful city of Cusco is situated 11,000 feet in the Andes Mountains, and was once the capital of the mighty Inca Empire. The Spanish conquered it in the 16th Century, and they pretty much decimated the native population, although many Inca remains can be found in the vicinity of the city. Cusco is considered the historical capital of Peru.

10. Salar de Uyuni (Bolivia)

The world's largest salt flat is located high in the Andes mountain range at an altitude of 12,000 feet. One of its most interesting features is that the briny surface turns reflective after (admittedly very rare) rainfall. The salt flat is also a major breeding ground for flamingos.

9. Lake Titicaca (Peru & Bolivia)

Lake Titicaca is the largest lake in South America, and straddles the border between Bolivia and Peru. It's also the highest navigable lake in the world, and this is due to the altitude at which it lies - over 12,500 feet. There are 41 islands within the lake, many of which are inhabited. The natives even make floating islands from heavy seeds. There are also 500 species of aquatic life in the lake.

8. Easter Island (Chile)

Although it's definitely a trek to get there, with the nearest land mass being some 1,300 miles away, a visit to Easter Island will be worth it. The island is dotted with over 900 moai, which are enormous stone statues carved by the island's early Polynesian inhabitants. They are thought to be 1,000 years old.

7. Amazon Rainforest

Often referred to as the lungs of the Earth, the Amazon rainforest is home to some 390 BILLION trees. It is the world's largest tropical rainforest by some margin, and it is by far and away the most biologically diverse ecosystem in the entire world. Some 60% of the entire rainforest's area is located in Brazil, with sizable chunks found in Peru and Columbia.

6. Torres del Paine National Park (Chile)

Despite its remote location in Chilean Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is one of the largest and most visited parks in South America. The sparkling blue lake you see in the image above you is one of the park's main attractions, as are the three mountain peaks that you can see off in the distance. The park is also home to a species of endangered deer.

5. Buenos Aires (Argentina)

A sprawling metropolis of 17 million people, Argentinean capital Buenos Aires is the most visited city in South America. Many who visit say that it feels distinctly European and highly cosmopolitan. It is noteworthy for its beautiful architecture and rich cultural life. If you visit, be sure to visit the Recolate, a residential neighborhood known for its colorful history.

4. Galapagos Islands (Ecuador)

The Galapagos Islands are a treasure to ecologists, and this is because the ecosystem there is completely unique. Some of the most easily-recognizable inhabitants are a spiny species of iguana, called the marine iguana, and the giant tortoise, which is endangered. The Galapagos archipelago consists of 18 major islands, and lies 550 miles off the Ecuadorian coast.

3. Iguazu Falls (Brazil & Argentina)

The mighty Iguazu Falls consists of some 275 separate waterfalls. In fact, its name translates into English as "big water" - highly appropriate for the largest waterfall system on the face of the earth. Of all the individuals falls making up the whole, Devil's Throat is the largest single waterfall. Though much of the Iguazu River flows through Brazil, most of the waterfalls themselves are geographically in Argentina.

2. Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)

When you think of Rio, you think of enormous, beautiful mountains juxtaposed against the blue sea below. You think of Copacabana beach stretching for miles along the coast, and you also think of the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer watching over the inhabitants of what many believe to be the most beautiful city in the world. Carnival, the samba, soccer... what's not to love?

1. Machu Picchu (Peru)

Nestled high in the Peruvian Andres, the Incan settlement of Macchu Picchu was thought to have remained undiscovered by the Conquistadors when they came to South America. It was fortress, a palace and a site of deep religious significance for the Incas. It's easy to see why it's the most visited tourist attraction in Peru.

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[www.keralites.net] BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL

BENEFITS OF OLIVE OIL

You can find olive in various forms, based on the amount of processing involved.
Different varieties of Olive oil
Pure olive oil: It undergoes only some processing i.e. filtering and refining.
Extra virgin: It is considered as the best because it is least processed. This oil is taken from the first processing of olives.
Virgin: This is extracted from the second processing of olives.
Extra light: This variety only contains a mild olive flavor.
Benefits of Olive Oil
The beneficial effects of olive oil are due to the high contents of monounsaturated fatty acids and antioxidative substances. Most of the studies showed that olive oil decreases the risk of heart disease by reducing LDL cholesterol and rising HDL cholesterol.
Also, the oil shows beneficial effect for gastritis and ulcers. The secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones is successfully activated by olive oil. Gallstone formation is also decreased with olive oil.
Olive oil for heart disease: Studies showed that consuming 25 milliliters of olive oil daily for one week reduces the LDL cholesterol and raises antioxidative compounds. This oil is one of the good healing fats and it won't disturb the omega 6 to omega 3 ratios.
Olive oil for colon cancer : The oil shows great effort in preventing colon cancer. Studies showed that people who consume olive oil supplements are at a less risk of colon cancer when compared to those who don't receive.
Olive oil for constipation : Taking one tablespoon of olive oil mixed with lemon juice in the morning in an empty stomach can relieve from constipation.
Olive oil for digestive tract : Taking one tablespoon of olive in an empty stomach helps to reduce the heart burn and upset stomach.
Olive oil for hair loss : Massage your scalp with olive oil every day before going to bed for a week. Wash the hair in the morning and after a week you will observe significant improvement

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[www.keralites.net] 100 BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

100 Benefits of Meditation
100 Benefits of Meditation
Physiological benefits:
1. It lowers oxygen consumption.
2. It decreases respiratory rate .
3. It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate.
4. Increases exercise tolerance.
5. Leads to a deeper level of physical relaxation.
6. Good for people with high blood pressure .
7. Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate.
8. Decreases muscle tension
9. Helps in chronic diseases like allergies, arthritis etc.
10. Reduces Pre-menstrual Syndrome symptoms.
11. Helps in post-operative healing.
12. Enhances the immune system.
13. Reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress
14. Enhances energy, strength and vigour.
15. Helps with weight loss
16. Reduction of free radicals , less tissue damage
17. Higher skin resistance
18. Drop in cholesterol levels , lowers risk of cardiovascular disease.
19. Improved flow of air to the lungs resulting in easier breathing.
20. Decreases the aging process.
21. Higher levels of DHEAS ( Dehydroepiandrosterone )
22. Prevented, slowed or controlled pain of chronic diseases
23. Makes you sweat less
24. Cure headaches & migraines
25. Greater Orderliness of Brain Functioning
26. Reduced Need for Medical Care
27. Less energy wasted
28. More inclined to sports, activities
29. Significant relief from asthma
30. Improved performance in athletic events
31. Normalizes to your ideal weight
32. Harmonizes our endocrine system
33. Relaxes our nervous system
34. Produce lasting beneficial changes in brain electrical activity
35. Helps cure infertility (the stresses of infertility can interfere with the release of hormones that regulate ovulation).
Psychological benefits:
36. Builds self-confidence.
37. Increases serotonin level, influences mood and behaviour.
38. Resolve phobias & fears
39. Helps control own thoughts
40. Helps with focus & concentration
41. Increase creativity
42. Increased brain wave coherence.
43. Improved learning ability and memory.
44. Increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation.
45. Increased emotional stability.
46. improved relationships
47. Mind ages at slower rate
48. Easier to remove bad habits
49. Develops intuition
50. Increased Productivity
51. Improved relations at home & at work
52. Able to see the larger picture in a given situation
53. Helps ignore petty issues
54. Increased ability to solve complex problems
55. Purifies your character
56. Develop will power
57. Greater communication between the two brain hemispheres
58. Respond more quickly and more effectively to a stressful event.
59. increases ones perceptual ability and motor performance
60. Higher intelligence growth rate
61. Increased job satisfaction
62. Increase in the capacity for intimate contact with loved ones
63. Decrease in potential mental illness
64. Better, more sociable behaviour
65. Less aggressiveness
66. Helps in quitting smoking , alcohol addiction
67. Reduces need and dependency on drugs, pills & pharmaceuticals
68. Need less sleep to recover from sleep deprivation
69. Require less time to fall asleep, helps cure insomnia
70. Increases sense of responsibility
71. Reduces road rage
72. Decrease in restless thinking
73. Decreased tendency to worry
74. Increases listening skills and empathy
75. Helps make more accurate judgments
76. Greater tolerance
77. Gives composure to act in considered & constructive ways
78. Grows a stable, more balanced personality
79. Develops emotional maturity
Spiritual benefits:
80. Helps keep things in perspective
81. Provides peace of mind, happiness
82. Helps you discover your purpose in life
83. Increased self-actualization.
84. Increased compassion
85. Growing wisdom
86. Deeper understanding of yourself and others
87. Brings body, mind, and spirit in harmony
88. Deeper Level of spiritual relaxation
89. Increased acceptance of one self
90. Helps learn forgiveness
91. Changes attitude toward life
92. Creates a deeper relationship with your God
93. Increases the synchronicity in your life
94. Greater inner-directedness
95. Helps living in the present moment
96. Creates a widening, deepening capacity for love
97. Discovery of the power and consciousness beyond the ego
98. Experience an inner sense of Assurance or Knowingness
99. Experience a sense of Oneness
100. Leads to enlightenment