Junk Food illness (Entry #9)

 

    Nowadays, most people are in a time crunch, they are in a hurry, and those people will always tend to

 allocate their time to one thing that they see as important, and in the rest, they will give as little value as

 possible.

    That is why many entrepreneurs in the processed food or fast food industry tend to take advantage of these people.

People always tend to have a lot of processed food or in other cases fast food in their daily diet in the idea

 of ​​saving time, and money.

But unfortunately this option is not a very wise option.

An example of an advertisement that gives such an idea is even an advertisement from Burger King.

The advertisement in question pushes people but especially children and

 teenagers to buy their product being a very good offer “2 burgersfor $ 6”

 which proves sufficient quantity at a super low price. But with this offer

 comes a lot of calories and other poor nutritional percentages. 

As far as we know, fast food and processed foods are usually high in sugar,

 salt and fat, while being low in fiber and micronutrients.

    The population needs to be more aware of the products they purchase and

take the time to research all the processes that certain foods go through, in order to

make a conscious and healthy choice.

    So, despite the lure of "two for four" in our rushed lives, let's recall what truly fuels us.

Should we trade quality food for poorer but faster food?? Our well-being isn't a mere bargain. Instead,

 let us value what we eat, understand its impact, and choose lasting health over quick satisfaction. 

Real value isn't the low price, but the strength we gain from mindful choices.

Fresh (Entry #7)

     After watching the entire documentary “Fresh”, I can say that I was left with a lot of remorse and a

 little anxiety when I realized about food industry and how our food is managed.

 It’s the kind of anxiety that lingers after you look behind a cover and find something shocking,

 unexpected. I just can not forget a certain moments from the documentary, as an example the way they

 are handling the animals in special the chickens.                                   Fresh (Video-Trailer)

    My opinion of the film is largely positive. It is a great organized

 and thought-provoking documentary that avoids simplistic answers and instead encourages critical thinking. 

 That kind of documentaries like "Fresh" , makes the viewer always

 put questions to themselves like the  same way I did, 

“what do I really have on my plate?”. That just opened my eyes to see how disconnected we've grown from our food,highlightis how fragile that distance can truly be. After watching the film, 

I started to be much more precise about what I buy and to look

 much more carefully at the label

 of the food on the shelf but also the quality labels of it.                                        

    “Fresh” is a film that shows the crisis of the industrial food system and offers solutions by promoting

 sustainable agriculture.One think that I appreciate about the movie , was the audience that is wider that

 you could expect, because I don’t think there is anyone in this world who doesn’t eat.

 However, it probably strikes a chord most powerfully with people who are already skeptical of traditional

 agriculture or who are just willing to consider an alternative viewpoint about the food industry.

    Another thing that touched me deeply from the movie, was the story of Will Allen, a former

 professional basketball player who is now an urban farmer. highlighting the unexpected paths

 individuals can take when driven by a powerful effort and vision for change and a deep connection to

 their community is remarkable.

    The tone of the film can be described as passive-aggressive.The filmmakers do not shy away from the

 less good aspects, such as the economic and environmental consequences of industrialized agriculture,

 but they counterbalance it with inspiring stories about farmers and entrepreneurs who are creating

 sustainable paths.

    In essence, documentaries like "Fresh" act as a mirror, reflecting the often-unseen realities of our world

 back to us in a way that is both informative and emotionally resonant.The lack of awareness can lead to

 unintended consequences for our health, our environment,but also our society. 

  Food is fundamental, It nourishes us, connects us, and shapes our world. I think everyone should

 watch this Documentary at least once, so we can all have a knowledge about our food.

Procrastination (Entry #10)

Hello friends, I hope you are doing well. Today I want to talk about the magic of procrastination.

    We have all had a day when we planned it for an important task, but randomly you have

 a fascinating desire to organize your sock drawer, clean your dust from your shelter or check your social networks for the tenth time.

 Unfortunately, many of us struggle with procrastination,as  Mel Robbins was saying  "procrastination is not a struggle, it's a habit. 

I also attached a Youtube video with more information about Mel Robbins is talking about procrastination, Hope you will enjoy the video (not much than my article though).

Okay, let's start!

The first step is to take  responsibility and prioritize your tasks.

 Instead of letting yourself be overwhelmed by a long list of "I have to do", categorize the tasks in a way so that you can figure out

which is more important than the other. And to do this in a concrete way, we will place the tasks in 4 different quadrants.

    This way you will be much more organized and you will realize that you will use your time much more efficiently that way.

    During my exam period, one thing that I could not get rid of was my phone. 

Every time I felt the need to answer, check a colleague, or stay on social networks. So to avoid this, establish "Phone-free zones"

 during dedicated work blocks, if you think you can't do this, use applications that temporarily block

 access to social networks and other temptations. 

After you do one of these options, you will see that you will be more efficient.

  And in order to continue to move forward in studying without procrastinating or worrying about other things we must reward ourselves. Everyone needs a reward for their effort.

Rewarding ourselves for the steps taken and for following the plan for an important task motivates us to continue.

We all are human and we all go through different battles, that's why we need to be gentle with ourselves but at the same time firm in respecting our priorities.

With a clear strategy and actively eliminating distractions, you can turn procrastination into an unpleasant memory and take control of your time.

I hope my article was helpful to you, I hope to hear from you again a feedback about my article.

Greetings !!!

Let Him Cook ! (Entry #8)

     Hello friends! I hope you haven't missed me, 

    In this article, I want to talk about a major problem for today's young people or even students,

 COOKING.

The ability to cook food can be said to be very easy, until

you get to take the knife in your hand and try to cook.

    Since I started my studies at college, and also having a job in addition to my courses at college, I've

 been forced to cook, but all this time I didn't know how to cook

nutritional food that would help me have enough energy to study, I didn't even know

what I would need specifically to cook certain dishes. 

But I don't think I was the only one in a situation like this so far, so I want to talk about cooking.

    When you move into a student apartment alone, in the first few days you won't even know what

to buy for an adequate student kitchen, so I'll start with that.

We will need at least a pot, a pan, a set of knives, a chopper, some bowls, basic cutlery, and plates along with some glasses. (many of these products can also be found second-hand or at discounts).

With this equipment, we can say that we will have a classic student kitchen.

    Like any student, we can say that we will not have much time available to

cook food all day, so we will have to plan our meals in advance. 

What this means is that it would be recommended that before going shopping you make a list and

think about what you would like to eat for the next few days.

And so, we ended up having everything planned and equipped with what we need to cook our food.

After we brought the basic ingredients from the shopping list,

we can start preparing!

Every student is looking to make food as fast, efficient and tasty as possible, so I will give some basic

 recipes that we can easily satisfy our appetites during our time as students:

Pasta with quick sauce:

You need a bag of spaghetti, penne or fusilli, it is preferred, put a jar of tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil and the most important ingredient, grated parmesan. Boil the pasta according to the instructions on any spaghetti package we find (around 5-10 minutes should be put after we see that the water boils).

 In parallel, to save time, heat the oil in a pan, sauté the garlic and add the tomato sauce. 

After some time of boiling the pasta, and heating the sauce for a few minutes, we can

drain the pasta from the boiling water and add the sauce together with grated parmesan on top.

And finally we have some pasta with tomato sauce and parmesan

    Another recipe I can recommend is...

 Rice with assorted Vegetables and Chicken

You will need 100g of rice, mixed frozen vegetables and chicken breast.

Heat the frozen vegetables in a pot with a little oil. Add the rice and mix.

Pour water (twice the amount of rice) and add a little salt or other seasonings you want along with the oil. Let it simmer over low heat, covered, until the rice absorbs

all the water. And during this time, you can put the chicken breast seasoned with salt and paprika in the air fryer to fry at the same time at 350F.

Cooking as a student doesn't have to be a hassle. With a little organization and a few simple recipes, you can eat well, healthily and without spending a fortune.

Experiment, adapt the recipes to your tastes and enjoy the process! I hope you like my recipes, tell me in the comments if they turned out well for you.

Perfection (Entry #6)

 Hello! Dear friends, today we are talking about serious stuff

In this blog I want to start with a short imaginary game.

Let's imagine a world where everyone is in a special discipline, determined in perseverance, and with productive and healthy hobbies.                                                  

Some people would say that it is the “perfect world” from their perspective, but in life, the exactly "perfection" is not the most essential thing in our lives, realistically speaking, it is not even possible.

However, if we are to give an answer, from my point of view, the true value of the aspect of life, is to remain determined in what you actually started.

              

Introducing a context, let's talk about ambition and dedication in working on our physique.

The beginning has always been the hardest, and starting a hobby like going to the gym,

 is a difficult challenge to discipline.

Like any beginning in a new chapter, you will always have the feeling of anxiety, uncertainty, and lack of confidence in your knowledge.

On the first day of going to the gym, the first thing you will do unconsciously will be, It is comparing yourself with other people in the gym, realizing that you are not the best in physical shape there, maybe not even by a long shot (assuming that is your inner critic).To avoid such challenges in our lives, is to become aware of focusing on personal progress, not on comparing ourselves to others.

Everyone has their own rhythm. 😊

Some strategies for persevering in remaining determined to have an active sports life, is to understand that an athlete will not always have a good workout. They will also have less good workouts, but one thing that makes the athlete being an athlete, it is the discipline that keeps them being what they wanted to be.

A quote I heard one day and never left my mind was:

"Don't be discouraged by your first awkward attempts. Every beginning is hard, but your reaction to those feelings of insecurity will carve the path to your success."

Returning to the idea of ​​a "Perfect" world where everything would be ideal, without discomfort, I can say concretely that, it is simply an illusion. Overcoming challenges and reacting correctly to new experiences, makes us stronger and gives us satisfaction in moving forward on our paths.

That was the blog for today. I hope you enjoyed my blog and I made you being more conscious about "Perfection".

Greetings and see you at the gym!

The Cartoon I Grew Up With (Entry #4)

Hello Everyone, I hope you had a great day !

        Today,  I want to discuss something that marked my childhood, being a series in the Anime category. The name of the Series we will talk about today is 

"Naruto"

     Naruto is one of the most popular and influential anime series in the world. if you haven't heard of the term "anime", it is a specific category of cartoons produced in Japanese artistic style. 

    The author Masashi Kishimoto started making this series thinking that it wouldn't catch on too much, huh, on the other hand, we can see that since 2002, the author's hand was forced to continue the Naruto series with two more series with over 1100 episodes and 11 movies and go with it into a full franchise.

    The background of the series is in a universe with several Ninja villages (Hidden Villages), each with different fighting styles and specializations based on elements of nature (Fire, water, wind, earth, lightning).

    By using  this link you can take a small bite, to feel the taste of this show. 

    If you think you need another sample , you can check this one too (you will not be disappointed)

 The combat system is strategic based on combinations of techniques, chakra and supernatural powers. The series caught the attention of viewers, because of the emotional story, that was about an outsider who finds his way through the courage to never give up on his dreams. The protagonist of the series is Naruto Uzumaki, an orphan boy who dreams of becoming...

Hokage (the most powerful ninja in the village). 

    But the essence of the story, is the protagonist being marginalized by the others because a dangerous demon, "Kyuubi" known as the "Nine-Tailed Fox" was sealed in him. Throughout the series, Naruto goes through many trials and struggles, managing to make friends and gain the trust of his village. 

The moral messages in the series were inspired by the author's past, having a great desire for recognition and loneliness. 

A quote from Kishimoto that caught my attention was this:

 "Naruto is the story of a boy who never gives up. I created him to give hope to anyone who feels invisible."

Have you watched this show already ?

 - if yes, give me some feedback. I would love to read it.

That was my blog for today, I hope I influenced your attention and made you start watching this show. Have a great night and take care, Peace !

Nothing Else Matters In Life (Entry #3)

    Good Day Everyone, I hope all of you have a great morning

        In today’s blog we will discuss one of nation’s favourite song by Metallica, “Nothing Else Matters”. If you haven’t heard of this song before, well it was released in 1992 and is without a doubt one of the most iconic songs created by Metallica.

    Here we can see a link from a video of a concert that made history for Metallica, for having 1.6 million people that made a Record for one of the biggest concerts ever.

"Metallica, Moscow 1991"

    Usually, you would expect an aggressive and intense style from this band, but through this ballad we can hear an emotional and personal discovery. The lead singer wrote it for his then-girlfriend, and while it was very personal and not intended for anyone else, his bandmates felt the authenticity of the song and insisted on incorporating it on their album.

    Just like the lead singer, I have felt similar emotions while missing a certain person in my life. The lyrics of the song help put into words the feelings that felt hard to navigate at certain periods of my relationship. With lyrics such as 

    “So close, no matter how far...Couldn't be much more from the heart..."

    "Forever trusting who we are...No, nothing else matters” 

    These lyrics really made me feel understood and helped me emphasize my appreciation for the people I love in my life. You can hear the full lyrics too, by clicking on think link I attached it for you. Enjoy !

"Metallica: Nothing Else Matters (Official Music Video)"

   They served as a reminder to focus on what really matters to me and to always try my best to let the people in my life know how much I value them and no matter what hardships we endure, nothing matters more than the love that we share for each other - “Nothing else matters…”.

    Metallica proved to everyone, that even the toughest people can have a sensitive soul. And perhaps that’s the song’s greatest strength.

Do you have a song that flies your mind to a close person ?

Tell me in the comments what is your favorite song and the detail that make it special.

 Take care you all !