Grown Ups

Grown Ups, starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, and David Spade, is a comedy about five friends and former teammates who reunite years later to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach. With their wives and kids in tow, they spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend together at the lake house where they celebrated their championship years earlier. Picking up where they left off, they discover why growing older doesn't mean growing up.

Comment:
This comedy movie actually quite funny. When first time i saw this poster, i think it will be a bored story to watch. After watching, feel this movie not bad. It also have moral value behind the story. :p

当幸福来敲门 ( The Pursuit Of Happyness -2006 )

Based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. Gardner has invested heavily in a device known as a "Bone Density scanner". He feels like he has made these devices. However, they do not sell as they are marginally better than the current technology at a much higher price. On top of that, one of these does not work. As Gardner tries to figure out on how to fix the faulty one and sell the others, his wife leaves him, he loses his house, his bank account, and credit cards. Forced to live out in the streets with his son, Gardner is now desperate to find a steady job; he takes on a job as a stockbroker, but before he can receive pay, he needs to go through 6 months of training, and to sell his devices. Written by John Wiggins

Comment:
This is very interesting movie. It show the reality of life. How a guy going to live with $21 after paying the government tax. Some more he has a son which also needs to eat and sleep. No money and everyday have to queue up to get a place to sleep. Life is not easy. But at last he successfully get a new job and having his own company.

Recipes for Health: Garlic

According to a Provençal saying, “Garlic soup is a life saver.” This simple broth, made by simmering crushed garlic cloves in water with sage or other herbs, is recommended as a cure for ailments as varied as hangovers, stomach ailments and colds.

Garlic has been known for its therapeutic benefits since ancient times. Studies have linked it to lower cholesterol, serum triglyceride levels and blood pressure. Sulfur-containing compounds including allicin, which give garlic its pungency, along with high levels of vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese and selenium seem to be responsible for garlic’s beneficial cardiovascular effects. Allicin helps to prevent platelets in the blood from sticking together and is also a powerful antibacterial and antiviral agent that may be useful in weight control. - Martha Rose Shulman

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/health/series/recipes_for_health/garlic/index.html

Risks: Asleep, and Helping to Keep the Weight Off

Children under 5 who do not get at least 10 hours of sleep at night are almost twice as likely to be overweight or obese later in childhood, a new study reports. And naps during the day don’t count.

The study, published Monday in Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, analyzed data from a nationally representative sample of 1,930 children under 14. The data included detailed diaries from two random days, in which parents recorded the amount of time a child spent in various activities, among them sleeping.

The study adds to an existing body of evidence suggesting that sleep plays an important role in weight regulation, perhaps because tired children are not as active or because sleep affects hormones that influence hunger and appetite, said the paper’s lead author, Janice F. Bell, an assistant professor at the University of Washington School of Public Health in Seattle.

“What we’re saying is that adequate sleep at age 0 to 5 is probably more important than we think,” Dr. Bell said, adding that the good news is that “it’s a modifiable risk factor — it’s something we can change.”

By RONI CARYN RABIN

Top 10- High Energy Foods 2

No.2 - Omega-3 eggs
Omega-3 eggs are full of healthy fats, energy-boosting B-vitamins and some vitamin D. They also provide a rich supply of brain-boosting choline, the precursor for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and are considered the ”perfect” protein because of their amino acid profile and high biological value. They are one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-10-high-energy-foods_2.html

Top 10 - High Energy Food

No.1 - Cold-water fatty fish
Cold-water fatty fish include wild salmon, mackerel and herring. These fish are an excellent source of omega-3s, which provide a number of health benefits including decreased risk of heart disease and various cancers, decreased inflammation, and decreased body fat. They’re also rich in complete protein, energy-boosting B-vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and are one of the few food sources of vitamin D.

http://www.askmen.com/top_10/fitness/top-10-high-energy-foods_10.html

Colours for Health

The gorgeous colours in fruit and vegetables like pumpkin, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, kale, collard greens, and tomatoes come from carotenoids 类胡萝卜素, but these natural pigments aren’t just window dressing. Some may also fight our most prevalent conditions, such as metabolic syndrome, which reportedly affects about ten to 40% of Asians, and ups their chances of type 2 diabetes, stroke and heart disease.

A new study from the University of Queensland has found that people with diets high in carotenoids are less likely to develop metabolic syndrome. And the good news doesn’t stop there. A study of 6177 Canadians found that those with diets rich in the carotenoids betacarotene, lutein and zeaxanthin were up to 26% less likely to develop the most common form of kidney cancer. Other new research has found that women with high levels of these plant chemicals had a lower risk of ovarian cancer, men were less likely to get lung cancer, and both sexes boasted better bone mineral density.

Smashing Pumpkins
Pumpkin seeds are particularly high in disease-fighting plant compounds called phytosterols. For healthy savory snack, remove the seeds from the pumpkin, rinse to separate them from the stringy pulp, pat dry, toss with olive oil and salt, and bake at 180°C for 20-25 minutes until slightly puffed and golden.

from http://www.rdasia.com.my/colours-for-health