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by Chloe W., Chl

Recently the soy's benefits are popping up in news, magazines and TV. In fact, most Asia countries use soy and tofu very often in their daily meals. Some people might dislike the test or smile of soy or tofu, but soy has already been proven healthy and good for your body. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a daily diet containing 25 grams of soy protein may have positive benefits for heart health. Over 40 scientific studies have been conducted on soy and heart health. Also, the U.S. government spends more than 10 million on research into the skeletal benefits of isoflavones which is an important component of soybeans may improve bone health.

For vegetarians and health enthusiasts, soy protein has already known a good alternative to meat, and animal-based products. So, what's inside in soy protein? In fact, soy protein is a complete protein and it has nine essential amino acids. Nutrient-dense whole soy beans have low saturated fat and it can help improve heart and bone health.

If you go to Starbucks, you may notice many people have replace soymilk as their latte option. Many people are endorsing soy as their health choice. Moreover, most Asia countries make their own soymilk for breakfast which is healthy and delicious. In fact, you can make your own soy milk at home. First, you need a soymilk machine to save you lots of time and make a soymilk quickly. Second, you can choose certified organic soybeans and put them into the soymilk machine. Then you will have a perfect soymilk. Here is an important tip, you can use the crude soybeans inside the machine to use as cleaner for your dishware, or you can even use as mask for your skin. These crude soybeans are natural and health and many people even use these to cook a delicious dish. So, please do not waste them.

Other products such as Soy Crisps, Soyjoy or Soy chips are good alternate for your sneak. For example, Soyjoy is a new delicious soy bar containing high-quality, non-genetically soybeans. Each bar has 4g protein, 0 Trans fat, gluten free and only 130 calories. It is also rich in fiber, and there are four different flavors: berry, apple, and mango coconut and raisin almond.

Another delicious sneak is Soy Crisp by glenny's, this one only contains 70 calories per serving and it is a good alternative for calories and health conscious people. It also have no Trans fat, no cholesterol, calcium and folic acid and wheat and gluten free. If you are a chips lover, but want a healthier option, this may be your first choice.

Nature is a way to "remember" to get back to the simple things in life. Simplifying your life is not difficult. However it is an aspect of daily living that we must discipline ourselves with. Nature reminds us how to quiet our mind and be still. It is a constant reminder of the true nature of our being.

Spending many of my childhood vacations camping with my family at a place called Algonquin Provincial Park, I experienced a wolf howling and the serenity of canoeing on the river. There are many such wonderful parks that put you right into the center of nature. In a world full of so many demands, we forget to continually "listen" to the peace that surrounds us.

Many years ago, wilderness was part of an everyday way of life. There were no highways, no telephones and no automobiles that created barriers between us and nature. Gathering food was something you did as part of your regular day. Spending time in nature is a good way to get back to the basics and simplify your life. You wake up in the morning by hearing the birds sing, and you start your day by breathing in fresh non-polluted air. You take a bath in the lake and listen to the sounds of the trees as they are gently blowing in the breeze. These sounds create a "force" in our bodies and help us to quiet our minds.

My favorite part about camping is sitting by a campfire. I would like to share an exercise with you. If you don't have the ability to have a campfire, light a candle. Fire contains pure energy and this energy is something that exists within each of us. Fire needs a certain amount of oxygen to stay lit, just as our bodies need oxygen to breathe and stay alive. By lighting a campfire or a candle we are able to connect with the natural flow of oxygen. In essence our body begins to remember how to naturally, rhythmically breathe properly. Try it, light a fire (If you are a child, ask your parents to help you.) and look deep within the flame. Focus on the sounds of the flame; you will hear it as it takes on its own breath. As you focus on the sound, begin to listen to your own breath notice how it serendipitously begins to balance itself with the fire. You will begin to feel your body relaxing and your mind becoming quiet. In this balance you will forget about anything pressing at work or chores that you have to get done. You will suddenly become part of the moment. The key word in this is "moment". By living in the moment, you can find simplicity. You begin to recognize that in essence, all the things you feel you "have to do" do not really matter. They will always be there. You will begin to be able to organize your thoughts better and open your intuition. Your body will become healthier, blood pressure will balance and a healing will take place.

This simple five-minute exercise that you can do every day can make huge, permanent changes in your life. If you get a chance to go to a place like Algonquin Provincial Park, don't forget to listen to nature as it reminds you of the natural balance within your physical and spiritual body. If you can't get away, then take a walk in a park or just go outside and "listen" to the air. Take out the garbage at night and listen to the crickets. Did you know that crickets naturally make their sounds according to the vibrations of the earth? It is those sounds that will remind you to remember the natural vibration of yourself. Try it, it's easy. Wake up to experience the Inner You!

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