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Fight Wrinkles by Eating Protein

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Most people are terrified of getting wrinkles as they age. Fortunately, there are ways you can reduce the chances that your skin will wrinkle. You can slow the aging process and stop your skin from wrinkling by simply making sure you get enough protein in your diet.


Here are some things you need to be aware of to make sure you eat enough protein and slow the aging process.

Why Does Skin Wrinkles as You Age?

Your skin is filled long strings of fine fibers known as collagen. Collagen fibers give thickness to your skin. As you get older, those fibers begin to break down. This causes your skin to become thinner, which makes it more prone to wrinkling.

This is discouraging to people as they age, but you can reduce the number of wrinkles that appear on your skin by keeping your collagen from degrading.

How Do You Protect Your Collagen?

Collagen and the elastic tissue in your skin are made of organic proteins. People who have protein deficiencies are much more likely to have skin problems.

You can keep them strong and healthy by making sure you get enough protein in your diet. This will ensure your skin doesn’t thin as quickly as you age and will be less likely to wrinkle.

There are a number of foods that will provide you with the proteins you need to keep your skin strong, vibrant and healthy. Here are some foods that you may want to incorporate into your diet:

  • Fish. Fish contains a number of proteins that you can incorporate into your diet. In addition, it is a rich source of Omega 3. Salmon is one of the best types of fish you can eat if you are trying to fight wrinkles.
  • Lamb. Lamb is also a good source of protein. In addition, it is a rich source of vitamins that provide moisture to your skin.
  • Nuts. Nuts are one of the best sources of protein you can find. The proteins in brazil nuts have been found to be particularly effective at reducing wrinkles.

Any food that is rich in protein can enhance the health of your skin and reduce wrinkling. The American Academy of Dermatology said there are a variety of benefits in eating more proteins to fight wrinkling. In addition to strengthening the proteins in collagen, foods that are high in protein also tend to be rich sources of other key nutrients such as Vitamin E.

Consider eating more foods and supplements that have high levels of proteins to help your skin maintain your elasticity. You can delay or even reverse some of the effects of aging by maintaining a protein rich diet.

Kalen writes about the best protein shake for bestwhey-protein.org.





5 Gifts that Inspire the Hard-to-Shop-For

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The delightful tear of wrapping paper, the high-pitched giggles that ensue, the never-ending sound of laughter and fun with a brand new toy – ahh, holiday shopping for kids is so easy to do and even easier to enjoy after the gift has been given. But not everyone on your holiday shopping list is going to be this easy to shop for, and in fact, you might need a little inspiration to get you going on the shopping train.

It might not even be inspiration that you need to possess – it might actually be inspiration that you need to give. It could be inspiration to work harder at a job or keep striving to reach that dream. Whatever it is that may end up being the perfect gift for those on your list that are hard to shop for, everyone needs a little inspiration, and here are just 6 ideas for those tough-to-buy-for folks that need it most.

The Grumpy Coworker


The grumpy coworker is the one who just can’t seem to get into the holiday spirit. Instead of bouncing around the office in holiday cheer like so many other folks around this time of year, this person will sit quietly at their desk with headphones on (NOT playing Christmas music), not participate in company holiday parties and completely tune out the joy of the season.

So what do you buy for this friend and coworker of yours that just doesn’t seem to like the holidays? You’re best off going with something simple for this person, like a plain ceramic mug that they can use to sip on coffee, or better yet, hot chocolate, if you wish to instill some holiday cheer in them. Find a mug that has a great quote on it, something either encouraging or funny, and stuff it with some hot cocoa mix, a candy cane and a peppermint spoon all tied up in red and green ribbons.

It’s a simple way to say “Happy Holidays” without being over-the-top for someone that you rarely see outside of work and who doesn’t particularly enjoy the holidays, anyway.

The Awesome Boss

Sticking to the office gifts for now, what do you get for the boss who you just love to come in and see every day (hopefully, we’re all so lucky!)? You want something that isn’t too personal, but is still thoughtful enough to say that you enjoy working for them and you’re thankful for your position in their company.

Here’s just one idea: take your company’s logo, or a photo of the whole team out at a company outing, and have it made into a holiday ornament. An ornament is thoughtful and will be put out year after year in your boss’ home, and nothing is more inspiring to a boss than knowing that their employees think this highly of them to give such a wonderful gift. It’s simple, it’s affordable and it’s definitely memorable.

The Mother-in-Law

Your in-laws can be some of the hardest people to shop for during the holidays, most specifically your mother-in-law, mainly because no matter how long you’ve known them, chances are you’ll still never know them like you know your own parents. Choosing a gift for them, then, can prove to be a major challenge.

For your mother-in-law this year, why not purchase some inspirational jewelry, like a necklace or a pair of earrings, that have a positive, uplifting, loving quote inscribed on the jewelry itself? Often times you can find these items at a relatively low cost (usually online), and it’ll be a simple, constant reminder to your MIL that you love her and you want her to be happy and stay positive always.

The Brother

Men are tough to find gifts for as it is, and your brother makes it even tougher sometimes because, well, he’s your brother, and that’s his goal in life – to make your life more difficult.

If he is of age, consider purchasing a Beer of the Month Club membership on his behalf. These things are everywhere, so it’s not like they’re hard to find, and they really are a gift that keeps on giving. He’ll receive a certain number of craft beers from across the world every single month for as long as you choose to purchase his membership for (careful – the longer you’re a member, the more money you pay – if you have to stay on a budget, choose a short membership, like 3 or 4 months). Plus, they send along info about where the beer was brewed and the history and stories behind each brewery.

It’s a perfect way to say “I love you” and “I’m thinking about you all year long, not just during the holidays” and even “I care about your interests, too.” The next logical step is an across-the-country beer tour with your big or little bro, but save that for a time when you have a ton of vacation days left and nothing better to do, of course!

The Spouse

Ahh, the spouse. The one person on your list that is either the absolute easiest person for you to shop for, or possibly the complete most difficult one. If you’ve been together for many, many years, you might even be running out of ideas, but you know that you have to get something extra special for the one you love during the holidays.

Depending on the kind of person that your spouse is, a different gift might inspire him or her to do one thing or another versus someone else who is entirely different. That said, one great gift that will convey love and thoughtfulness perfectly is a custom homemade blanket with a hand embroidered love quote in one corner. It sounds harder than it is.

All you really have to do is hit the fabric store, choose 2 prints of fleece that your spouse may like, cut strips all the way around both pieces and tie the strips to each other to make a double-sided blanket with little fringe knots on the edges. The embroidery is easy, too – just pick a color of thread that goes with the blanket and is visible, draw your quote out on the fabric first, then stitch over it. You can remove the marker outline with a simple fabric cleaner.

Everyone loves to be all warm and cozy in the wintertime, and who knows, this custom, loving blanket may even inspire your spouse to snuggle up with you more than ever!

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Maya Richards is a freelance writer who loves the holiday season. She volunteers in a small shop in her hometown every year that mainly sells holiday employee gifts, so she gets tons of great ideas for everyone in her life from the shop!

Expert Garden maintenance tips for Winter

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The positive impression a great garden leaves on people visiting a home is something seldom equaled. Great gardens say as much about a home as the house does.

However, the fast-changing environment of a garden means gardening and maintenance go hand in hand . This is especially the case as we enter winter. The high-growth levels of a garden mean that you keep a landscape garden, landscaped you have to work on the area during the summer, while also prepare it for the colder weather. Nevertheless, it’s not as hard as it seems as you see from our basic gardening and maintenance tips to ensure your garden looks great throughout the year.

Plants

Some smart planting can make sure your garden remains bright all year round. Though, plants have certain needs and requirements, with a little know how it can be possible to keep everything in check. The simplest advice for landscape garden maintenance is to know what’s growing and how you should look after it.

Lawns require looking after and mowing is not often enough. During warm weather, grass needs water, and also needs care if you have had a specifically cold winter. Make sure to care for grass during summer, so it heads into the colder period of the year at its strongest.

Trees

Trees also need gardening and maintenance and pruning, dead wooding and keeping their shape is important, but also tough and often a danger without the right tools. Tree surgeons maybe your answer in such a scenario and help you ensure your tree stays healthy.

Decking

Decking is also something that needs to be maintained. Look into painting, or varnishing the wood and cleaning it with detergent. Even if, it’s not a plant, this is all part of good gardening. Weed the area around and clean any grime, or stains with your garden tool hire. Of course you can rent

Furniture

In a similar manner to that of decking, garden furniture can also be treated roughly by the weather. Cover them with waterproof covering, if they can’t be placed inside in the winter. Clean and look after them when the spring comes to make sure you get the most from them.

Fencing

Fencing is also something often overlooked, however requires a good check after winter to guarantee it is perfect. Replace any broken fencing and look after it, as a good, solid fence can really add aesthetically to your landscape garden.

Following these gardening maintenance tips now will warrant a healthy attractive garden come about later in the year.

Cormac Reynolds writes for Best at Hire a UK company that provides garden equipment for rent.

Winter Troubles That Can Affect Your Home and How They Can Be Avoided

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With temperatures beginning to drop, it is likely that you’ve already pulled out all of your sweaters, socks and mittens out of the box. While you’ve geared up to brave the cold weather, how about your home? Have you prepped it up to survive the possible damages that winter will bring?

With strong winds, freezing temperatures and heavy snow, winter can significantly damage your home. So if you want to ensure that you won’t be doing repairs in the middle of a cold winter night, here are the most common cold-weather dangers that can affect your house and how you can prevent them from ruining your property.

Frozen pipes

Exposure to freezing temperatures can cause water pipes to freeze and burst. A frozen pipe is not only costly to repair; once it cracks, it can waste as much as 250 gallons of water each day. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to prevent this problem from happening.

First, seal small holes or leaks on all the pipes inside and outside your house with a waterproof sealant. Second, insulate them using commercial foams that are made to fit standard-sized pipes. Third, disconnect hoses or shut off the water supply to the faucets outside your home. Once you have turned off the water, open all of the faucets and leave them open for the rest of the winter to prevent standing water in the pipes from freezing.

Falling tree limbs

Falling trees and branches is a common occurrence during winter that can cause significant damage to your house. What makes this even more dangerous is that a falling limb can hit utility lines causing power outage or fire. To reduce the dangers that falling trees may bring, inspect the trees surrounding your house. Take note of how the branches are angled and also check them for cracks or splits. For branches that are hanging above your home’s roof, prune them properly to prevent them from falling. Thinning out the main limbs will lighten their weight, thereby reducing the potential for breakage.

Icy sidewalks, driveway and steps

You can’t do much about snow falling on your driveway, steps and sidewalks. However, you can prevent the damage and possible injury it can cause. Before the snow falls, repair slightly damaged steps or replace some of them if necessary. As for the sidewalks and driveway, seal them properly to reduce cracking.

Ice dam on roof

Once snow and ice hit your roof, the heat escaping from the inside of your house helps prevent the roof from freezing. When the snow and ice melt and find their way on the edges of the roof (eaves) where no insulation is present, they may refreeze and form into damaging ice dams.

To prevent ice dams, clean your gutters and downspouts to ensure that they are draining properly. Equally important is to ensure that your ceiling and attic are airtight so that warm air will not escape. If possible, layer up on ceiling or roof insulation to reduce heat loss.

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This piece of home improvement advice was contributed by one of the writers of McIntyre Masonry. McIntyre Masonry provides a full range of stonemasonry services, which are carried out by some of the best stonemasons in Edinburgh and the Lothian’s.

Shopping Therapy at Your Fingertips: The Future of Online Sales

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According to a recent study conducted by Forrester Research Inc., 192 million consumers in the U.S. alone will shop online in 2016 – a number that’s up a whopping 15 percent from 167 million in 2012. However, an even more interesting statistic shows each of those shoppers will spend more on average, adding up to $1,738 online, a rise of 44 percent from $1,207 in 2012. This article explores why this is happening and what’s in store for future online shoppers. We’ll also talk about what the brick and mortar retailers plan to do in the face of this Internet spending spree.

The rise of online shopping

A decade ago, you online shoppers could be characterized somewhat narrowly – young, well-educated, tech-savvy, and with relatively high incomes. Now, a wide range of consumers shop online. One reason is that people are becoming more tech-savvy – the Internet is a part of their everyday lives, so making purchases online isn’t daunting. Not only that, but it has plenty of perks: inexpensive prices and easy price comparison, broad selection, convenience, and product reviews on demand to ensure you get a quality product.

What’s the future of online shopping?

With more customers using smartphones and tablets, the future of shopping is likely to be mobile, too. 2012 has been a hot year for the tablet, even during a slow economy, with the technology research firm Gartner predicting that nearly 120 million of these devices will be sold globally by the year’s end, almost double the number sold in 2011. By 2014, some estimate a full 40% of Americans will use a tablet.

Companies will have to respond to this trend, ensuring customers have positive mobile shopping experiences. These figures also mean shopping will likely become even more flexible – rather than being restricted to a brick and mortar store or a computer, consumers will be able to shop from virtually anywhere through highly-portable technology.

How are brick and mortar retailers responding to the ecommerce trend?

Those at the helm of major retailers realize that online shopping is a trend that won’t go away. One option is to fight it, an approach that most executives consider futile. Instead, many are embracing the reality of online shopping and changing business practices to reflect consumer demand.

For example, many major retailers now offer quick and easy in-store web pick-up and return, giving customers the opportunity to buy online for cheap, but still get their product in the same day. Some even give customers the option to pay for items selected online in cash at the store, a perk that online-only companies don’t offer.

But brick and mortar stores need to be more than convenient to compete with online shopping websites; they need to be inexpensive, too. After all, cost-effectiveness is one of the main reasons customers buy online. In response, many stores with an offline and online presence offer their online shoppers free shipping. They’re also starting to slash in-store prices; in late 2012, one major retail store specializing in technology plans to reduce prices in-store to match internet rates.

While the details of online shopping’s development remains to be seen, the fact remains: it’s here to stay. Those on the digital side will have to adapt for changing technologies, especially mobile and tablet devices, and brick and mortar stores will have to continue changing how they run to meet customers’ Internet-shaped expectations.

Kelly Rustin contributed this guest post for CheapSally.com. Kelly considers herself a shopping extraordinaire as she loves hunting down the best deals. She is also a freelance writer. Find out more about ZooStores.com deals.

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