Calories behind Fast Food

MSN discovered through their investigations scrambling behind counters, digging under drive-thrus, and lunging into deep fryers to find out what's really going into our meals. And they found out some pretty startling discoveries compiling them in their 16 Secrets The Restaurant Industry Doesn't Want You to Know.

If you and your family are fond of fast-food, you may want to read what secrets MSN found in the 16 Secrets that The Restaurant Industry Doesn't Want You to Know and be in the know as to what you and your family are eating.

Get your kids ready for kindergarten with Funetics

These days, the trend is to send children off to a classroom at a very tender age, some as young as pre-kindergarten age. Doing well in school is what every parent aims for, for his child.

Why not give your child a headstart by getting him ready for kindergarten? Teach him how to read before he even goes to kindergarten. Teaching preschool children reading is not only essential to ensure a strong academic start, it really helps with confidence and self-esteem at a young age.

Check out Funetics. Funetics is an early literacy program that parents can use to teach their preschool children to read through engaging games, activities, songs and fun. The program has been developed by top educators, incorporating research-proven instruction based on phonics teaching theory.

Get your kids ready for kindergarten the Funetics way!

A little help from a Fat Burner, Anoretix

Metabolism is a very personal thing as metabolic rate varies from person to person. Food intake has a bearing on one's health and weight. If you take in more calories than you can burn, you will most likely put on weight. A healthy and active lifestyle would ensure that you stay healthy and trim.

In this day and age, most of us are busy making money thus very little time is allocated for sports and exercise activities. Luckily for fat burners such as Anoretix, we are able to maintain a desired weight at the same time not compromising on our health.

Of course, no fat burner can ever be a substitute for proper diet, nutrition and exercise, but supplementing your exercise and diet with a good fat burner will greatly assist in helping you achieve your weight loss goals.

Prescription Glasses for as low as $8

A visit to an optometrist can be costly especially if it includes glasses, but not anymore as prescription glasses can be purchased online for as low as 8USD, such as the Zenni Optical $ 8 Rx Eyeglasses. The Secret to Zenni’s Low Prices is that they sell only their own manufactured frames direct to the customer. There is no middlemen and virtually no advertising cost.





Zenni Optical was on FOX news! They can have you seeing 20-20 for much less than what you would normally pay for. Zenni Optical offers a wide range of frame styles for many different categories and with a range of lenses that include single vision lens, sunsensor (potochromic)lens, tinted sunglasses lens, bifocal lens and progressive lens. Check out the Incredible Stylish New Frames From Zenni. You won't regret it.

Don't let our Finances affect our Health

With the price of petrol, goods and services sharply increasing, many people are finding it a strain on their finances and subsequently, their way of life.

While some are above water, there are others who are finding it difficult to make ends meet. The latter group would most likely be the ones with mounting debts. There are ways around this. Debt consolidation is a wise move.

There are financial experts available who are there to ensure that we do not have to go through debt consolidation hurt. Getting our finances sorted out early would save us from stress which if neglected could eventually affect our physical and mental health.

Finger Health Tips

These days, those of us who work in the office are on the computer most of the time. Being on the computer for an extended period can have negative effects physically. Below are some exercises that will relieve stiffness and improve blood circulation. Click to enlarge the image

A Holiday in Carolina

Summer is a time of year that people look forward to. It is a time for families to take the much-needed vacation to get away from it all, to destress from the everyday grind of work. Everyone needs a vacation and no matter what one is looking for, you will be able to find what you need.

A friend who intends to take her family to Carolina found Outer Banks has just the idyllic venue they are looking for - white sandy beaches, peace and quiet where they can spend a leisurely vacation.

Many Ways of Using a Digital Signage

On a personal level, we talk about personal health and well-being of a person. What about on a corporate level? How do we measure the health of a company not including the P&L part of it?

On the corporate level, a company's human resources play a major role in corporate well-being. Human nature is very sensitive, could even be very demanding at times. Maslow made it known to us that we have different needs as we go through life. One of them is recognition which brings us back to human resources in a company.

Good companies have a way of retaining their good people, their assets. Besides a good remuneration package, they place high value on recognition. They make sure good deeds do not go unnoticed. What do they do? They give credit where it is due and one of the ways is cleverly employing the use of a digital signage to highlight achievements. Happy, recognised employees make for a successful company.

Do You Have an Insurance Policy?

I hate to sound morbid but I have seen far too many people dying without preparing adequately for their family. There have been many cases of the man of the house or breadwinner, leaving behind a pile of debts for his young wife and younger family.

If only they had taken up some form of insurance, their family would not be so hard hit. This scenario is sad but so real. It is happening everywhere. So, if you are married and right now supporting a family, the wisest and kindest act you can do is to find out about life insurance quotes and sign up for an insurance policy. You would have better peace of mind knowing that your family is well taken care of should anything happen to you.

Losing Weight Need Not Be Difficult

Some people have difficulty losing weight. I have friends like that. It's not that they did not try. No matter how much effort they put in, including seriously cutting down on carbohydrate intake, eating supper early, exercising as often as they could, the results just do not show.

Fortunately for this wonder appetite suppressant drug, Phentermine, many of them are seeing results. Phentermine has been approved by the US FDA and has been widely used to help obese folks suppress hunger and lose weight.

Ensuring a Dust-free Home

Dust collects very easily and quickly, especially in dry weather. A dust-free home environment is essential as too much dust in the home is not healthy, more so if there are small children or elderly folks.

While shopping for a vacuum cleaner to replace the broken unit, Tammy, my girlfriend, was recommended a line of Miele vacuums.

Tammy made her purchase impressed by the hepa filters in a sealed body so no allergens escape, large high efficiency fiber bags, finger tip controls for suction control, exceptionally easy swivel action and noise reduction. She is very happy with the new Miele vacuum cleaner. Also, a clean home is a happy home.

Shop Online for Video Cards

For one who is time-constrained with a tight schedule taking care of children and the elderly, there is practically no time for shopping. Under the circumstances, shopping online is the solution.

Armchair-shopping, as it is commonly known, offers shopping at a click away. One can get almost anything with a click of the mouse, from food to nappies, to milk powder, to clothes, to furniture, to toys, to CDs and DVDs, even video cards. How cool is that?! One can most times get good discounts too with coupon or discount codes. Online shopping has made life easier for a lot of people.