Daryl Tennyson, Author at MCI Relate

FEBRUARY… THE MONTH OF LOVE!

VALENTINE’S DAY

Every year on the 14th February we celebrate love and friendship by exchanging cards, gifts, flowers and candy with our love ones. The wise words of love state that, “love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not hurt others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of wrongs.” Love rejoices in honesty.

VALENTINE’S DAY AND URBAN LIFESTYLE

The tradition of partners sending love messages has developed over the years due to technology, from sending special e-cards to everyday social media platforms to express their affection and gratitude. The cards are still beautiful creations designed or purchased by a spouse to show how much they love their partner. Moreover, valentine’s cards usually contain a sentimental verse, proclaiming the beauty of a loved partner and how much they are appreciated.

YOU CAN CELEBRATE LOVE EVERYDAY

Valentine’s Day is not the only day of the year you should show love and appreciation to your loved ones. However, you should show love them each and every day. You can also do small things such as surprises. Try surprising your partner with their favourite breakfast or by bringing them home a bouquet of flowers etc, just a few ideas to spread the love and care.

VALENTINES TIPS FOR MEN

Buy her a gift.
Keep her smiling.
Show interest in her hobbies.
Play games together.
Take a bath together.
Cook dinner together.
Go out for a date night.
Go for a drive together.
Give her your full attention.
Eat breakfast in bed together.
Write love letters to each other.
Enjoy a wine and chocolate tasting.
Make a scrapbook of your relationship.

If you find yourself struggling with any relationship issues get in touch with us. Send the word “help” to the following WhatsApp number +27 60 328 5203 and we will call you within 48 hours.

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Healthy Diet Choices for a Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy Diet Choice’s

Choose a healthy diet made of nutrient-rich foods. Nutrient-rich (or nutrient-dense) foods are low in sugar, sodium, starches, and bad fats. They contain a lot of vitamins and minerals and a few calories. Your body needs vitamins and minerals, known as micronutrients. They nourish your body and help keep you healthy. They can reduce your risk for chronic diseases. Getting them through food ensures your body can absorb them properly.

Eating Foods that Contain Nutrient’s

Always eat a variety of foods to get different vitamins and minerals. Foods that naturally are rich in nutrients include fruits and vegetables. Lean meats, fish, whole grains, dairy, legumes, nuts, and seeds also are high in nutrients.

Micro-nutrient’s

To maintain your brain, muscle, bone, nerves, skin, blood circulation, and immune system, your body requires a steady supply of many different raw materials. These are called macronutrients and micronutrients. You need large amounts of macronutrients proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. And while you only need a small number of micronutrients vitamins and minerals failing to get even those small quantities may increase your risk of disease.

Foods to boost your immune system and increase vitamin and mineral intake:

Nutrient	Food sources
Calcium	Nonfat and low-fat dairy, dairy substitutes, broccoli, dark, leafy greens, and sardines
Potassium	Bananas, cantaloupe, raisins, nuts, fish, and spinach and other dark greens
Fiber	Legumes (dried beans and peas), whole-grain foods and brans, seeds, apples, strawberries, carrots, raspberries, and colorful fruit and vegetables
Magnesium	Spinach, black beans, peas, and almonds
Vitamin A	Eggs, milk, carrots, sweet potatoes, and cantaloupe
Vitamin C	Oranges, strawberries, tomatoes, kiwi, broccoli, and red and green bell peppers
Vitamin E	Avocados, nuts, seeds, whole-grain foods, and spinach and other dark leafy greens

Foods to Eat when Changing to a Healthy Diet

Grains

Whole-grain foods are low in fat. They’re also high in fiber and complex carbohydrates. This will help you feel full for longer and prevents overeating.

Choose these Foods:

Rolled or steel cut oats.
Whole-wheat pasta.
Whole-wheat tortillas.
Whole-grain (wheat or rye) crackers, breads, and rolls.
Brown or wild rice.
Barley, quinoa, buckwheat, whole corn, and cracked wheat.

Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables naturally are low in fat. They add nutrients, flavor, and variety to your diet. Look for colorful fruits and vegetables, especially orange and dark green.

Choose these Foods:

Broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts.
Leafy greens, such as chard, cabbage, romaine, and bok choy.
Dark, leafy greens, such as spinach and kale.
Squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, turnips, and pumpkin.
Snap peas, green beans, bell peppers, and asparagus.
Apples, plums, mangos, papaya, pineapple, and bananas.
Blueberries, strawberries, cherries, pomegranates, and grapes.
Citrus fruits, such as grapefruits and oranges.
Peaches, pears, and melons.
Tomatoes and avocados.
Meat, poultry, fish, and beans, Beef, pork, veal, and lamb.

For a healthy diet choose low-fat.

Trim outside fat before cooking. Trim any inside, separable fat before eating. Baking, broiling, and roasting are the healthiest ways to prepare these meats. Limit how often you eat beef, pork, veal, and lamb. Even lean cuts contain more fat and cholesterol compared to other protein sources.

Poultry

Chicken breasts are a good cut of poultry. They are low in fat and high in protein. Remove skin and outside fat before cooking. Baking, broiling, grilling, and roasting are the healthiest ways to prepare poultry.

Fish

Fresh fish and shellfish should be damp and clear in color. They should smell clean and have a firm, springy flesh. If fresh fish isn’t available, choose frozen or low-salt canned fish. Wild-caught oily fish are the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids. This includes salmon, tuna, mackerel, and sardines. Poaching, steaming, baking, and broiling are the healthiest ways to prepare fish.

Vegetable’s

Non-meat sources of protein also can be nutrient-rich. Try a serving of beans, peanut butter, other nuts, or seeds.

Dairy

Choose skim milk, low-fat milk, or enriched milk substitutes. Replacing cream with evaporated skim milk in recipes and coffee. Choose low-fat or fat-free cheeses.

Choose these Foods:

Low-fat, skim, nut, or enriched milk, like soy or rice.
Skim ricotta cheese in place of cream cheese.
Low-fat cottage cheese.
String cheese.
Plain non-fat yogurt in place of sour cream.

Summary of Healthy Diet Foods to Choose:

Lean cuts of beef, pork, veal, and lamb.
Turkey bacon.
Ground chicken or turkey.
Wild-caught salmon and other oily fish.
Haddock and other white fish.
Wild-caught tuna (canned or fresh).
Shrimp, mussels, scallops, and lobster (without added fat).
Legumes, such as beans, lentils, and chickpeas.
Seeds and nuts, including nut butters.

Questions to Ask a Doctor about your Healthy Diet

How can I easily add these foods to my everyday diet?
How can I be sure I’m eating enough nutrient-rich foods if I’m on a strict diet, like vegetarian or vegan?
Can I take supplements or multivitamins to increase my nutrients?

Conclusion

In conclusion things to consider,most nutrient-rich foods are found in the perimeter (outer circle) of the grocery store. The amount of nutrient-rich foods you should eat depends on your daily calorie needs.

If you find yourself struggling with any relationship issues get in touch with us. Send the word “help” to the following WhatsApp number and we will call you +27 81 352 0182 within 48 hours.

Alternately Contact us now to find out more about Mens Clinic International – Relationship issues.

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Surprising Scientific Love Facts

Whether you’re in a loving relationship or happily single, there is no denying these 10 psychological facts about love – as proven by science.

1. When two lovers gaze into each other’s eyes their heart rates synchronize!

2. A study conducted by researchers found that falling in love has similar effects on the body as taking cocaine.

3. Looking at a picture of your loved one can relieve pain. So you might want to place a picture of your other half on top of that cabinet that you always stub your toe on.

4. Heartbreak is real! Studies show that intense emotional stress from break-ups, divorce or losing a loved one releases chemicals that weaken your heart. This is known as Broken Heart Syndrome and when it manifests as chests pains and shortness of breath it is often misdiagnosed as a heart attack.

5. Have you ever had butterflies in your stomach while falling for someone? This is caused by adrenaline and is the same feeling you might get when you are nervous for other reasons, such as before taking a test.

6. Eye contact is all well and good but becareful, gazing into the eyes of a stranger can make you fall in love with them. Now we know why people speak of ‘making eyes’ at each other, it turns out ‘love at first sight’ isn’t just a cliché.

7. We find people with a different type of immune system to ours more attractive.

8. Dangerous situations can play a role in making people fall for each other. Research has shown that if a man meets a woman while in a dangerous situation or vice versa, they are more likely to fall in love than if they meet in a mundane setting.

9. it’s all about chemistry. People choose partners whose chemical makeup compliments their own. So someone with high levels of estrogen is likely to fall for someone with high levels of testosterone.

10. Love long and prosper – according to doctors, spending time with people who love you reduces the risk of an early death by 50%.

Conclusion

If you find yourself struggling with any relationship issues get in touch with us. Send the word “help” to the following WhatsApp number +27 81 352 0182 and we will call you within 48 hours.

Alternately Contact us now to find out more about Mens Clinic International – Relationship issues. To read more about falling in love, click here.

20 Positive quotes for couples…

I choose you and I will always choose you, over and over again.
A true relationship is about two unperfected people refusing to give up on each other.
Sometimes, two people have to fall apart to realize how much they need to fall back together.
Love removes masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.
I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead to help them reveal the greatest version of themselves.
Out of my flaws, mistakes, smiles, giggles or jokes. I mean it…. I just want you!
The most important thing in life is learning how to give love and how to let it come in.
If I know what love is, it is only because of you.
I love that you are my person and I am yours. So whatever doors we come to, we will open them together.
Find a heart that will love you at your worst and arms that will hold you at your weakest.
I love you… Not because of who you are. But who I am when I am with you.
We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.
A strong relationship requires choosing to love each other. Especially in those moments when you struggle to like each other.
The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost.
When we are in love, we seem to conduct ourselves quite different from what we were before.
Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls and arrives at its destination full of hope.
All relationships have one law. Never make the one you love feel alone, especially when you’re there!
Be who you are and say what you feel. Those who matter don’t mind, and those who mind don’t matter.
The only one happiness in this life is to love and be loved.
Sometimes your task is not to seek love, but is to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.

If you find yourself struggling with any relationship issues get in touch with us. Send the word “help” to the following WhatsApp number +27 81 352 0182 and we will call you within 48 hours.

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30 Healthy Relationship Quotes…

Healthy Relationship Quotes

Happily ever after doesn’t simply happen, but we can make it happen!
Good relationships are no accident, but they are the fruits of joyful work.
Today… I choose to love you with all my heart.
I have made a room for you in my heart, my bed and my life.
Together we are greater as compared to when we are apart!
We always work to build each other up every day!
True love and honesty goes hand in hand!
We can work on honesty together with our partners!
Love takes an emotional vulnerability and it’s a choice we make every day.
I will always choose to be with you.
You can still choose love, even if love is the hardest thing to do.
Strong couples give their best moments to each other.
The perfect relationship is the one we never give up on.
I will always be grateful for all you do in my life!
I am grateful for our love and affection.
Thank you for being in my life.
When I look into your eyes, my heart is filled with gratitude.
Relationship happiness doesn’t come from getting everything you want from your partner!
I will always be so amazed by how lucky I am to have you in my life.
Your love is the greatest gift I have ever received.
Gratitude is the sunlight that feeds the flower of our love.
Being away from you is very hard, but I know the miles between us can disappear with a single kiss.
Misunderstandings do happen in a relationship, but what matters is how we handle them!
Sometimes we go to bed angry but we forgive each other in the morning.
Silence is better than using harsh words.
We always grow stronger with every mountain we climb together.
Everything is possible if we really listen to each other.
We talk about everything in our relationship, even if we don’t agree with all things.
I am so thankful for the challenges we went through, because they strengthened our love.
True love can be proven during the hard times.

If you find yourself struggling with any relationship issues get in touch with us. Send the word “help” to the following WhatsApp number +27 81 352 0182 and we will call you within 48 hours.

Alternately Contact us now to find out more about Mens Clinic International – Relationship issues.

To read more about healthy Relationship, click here.

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