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by Groshan Fabiola, Gro

Why are nuts good? This question only has one answer: because they are healthy. They have vitamins, fiber, protein, nutrients, antioxidants and recent studies have shown that they are very good in lowering cholesterol effects in your body. Some studies even show that peanuts and some tree nuts can lower risks of having a heart disease.

One question is still on our mind: what nuts are good and helathy? Well let' s see. First on our list is the walnut. They contain omega- 3 acids that can lower levels of fat in our blood. They can also reduce swelling. Furthermore, walnuts are thought to be very helpful in reducing the levels of cholesterol in your body.

Second on the list are almonds. Like various other nuts, they have lots of protein, nutrients, fiber and are low in mono saturated fats. Besides them they have another advantage, that they are rich in vitamin E, which is an antioxidant. All you need to do is eat about one handful of almonds a day, and you will very soon see amazing results. Some researchers have also made interesting studies about almonds. They have tasted these nuts, together with some legumes, fruits, oats and soy protein on a group of people suffering from cholesterol. At the same time they have chosen another group of people and treated them with the help of drugs. Results were astonishing. The people that were on the diet had almost the same drop of cholesterol levels as those that were taking drugs.

What you must also have in mind is that not all nuts are good. If walnuts, peanuts, almond, hazelnuts, pine nuts and a couple more can do a world of good to your health, Brazil nuts, some pine nuts and cashew nuts are not on this list. They are high in fat. They can do some good if eaten with moderation.

You can include nuts in your daily food very easily. You can eat them as snacks, or at a meal, in form of a gravy or just when you are watching tv. To get the best results, one handful of nuts a day is the best way. It does not matter if they are still in their shell or not, as long as they are the ones that I have mentioned earlier.

Now that you've retired, you have entered an entirely new phase of life, a life filled with new challenges, adventure and hopefully one that brings you complete and total satisfaction. However, if you're like most people, change isn't always easy and is sometimes stressful. This stress is completely normal but may be compounded if you don't learn how to balance all the demands on your time. With this in mind, we've developed an innovative questionnaire and article to teach you how to determine how stress affects your life and how balancing it will lead to a more healthy and balanced lifestyle. Sound interesting? Well, sit back, grab a pencil and let's access how stress is affecting your life.

Make sure that you answer these questions carefully and honestly:

1. I keep spending too much time on unappealing activities and less time doing things that I really want to do.
True
False

2.I often feel I don't have enough time for myself or for my priorities.
True
False

3.No matter what I do, I can't seem to get enough done and always feel stressed, tired, overcommitted, and/or exhausted.
True
False

4.Since retirement, I don't feel that I'm accomplishing my retirement goals.
True
False

5.I often feel guilty when I can't do the things that make me happy.
True
False

If all of your answers were “false” then you're on the right track. Congratulations, you're leading a balanced life and have a very low stress level. If you answered “true” to 1 or more questions then you can really benefit from these 5 steps which will help you more effectively balance your life:

1.Find your purpose. First and foremost, you must take some time for soul searching. During stillness, you must determine what it is that you truly value and what are your priorities. List them from 1-10. Be very specific about what is important to you and how you plan to strengthen those priorities. For instance, let's say that your first priority is to live a more purpose driven life. If so, what type of activities are you doing to help make your dreams a reality? Are you reading books or listening to purpose driven tapes? Are you attending seminars? The key here is to really hone in on what is most important.

2.Develop a workable plan. Second, now that you know what priorities are important to you, you must develop a workable plan to donate time to each one. To accomplish this, you should write them down and clarify how you can achieve each one. Decide now what steps you will take to fulfill your priorities.

3.Become committed. Third, you must become committed to your plan and realize that you can't do everything. By being committed to achieving your most important priorities first and getting them done, you'll enhance your self esteem tremendously and feel powerful.

4.Take care of yourself. Fourth, you must always factor in time to take care of yourself. By being focused on your health and developing a healthy lifestyle, you'll make sure that you have the stamina to effectively balance your priorities. Therefore, take time to access your current health situation and if necessary, make any needed changes or improvements.

5.Enjoy this time. Fifth, you must be willing to enjoy this precious time. Be grateful that you are gaining control over your retirement goals and take pleasure in being able to live a balanced life.

In conclusion, you can have a healthy and balanced life by finding your purpose, developing a workable plan, becoming committed, taking care of yourself and enjoying yourself.

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