LIVE LONG AND HEALTHY: KNOW WHAT YOU EAT

We really don’t know how long we are going to live. Some say it’s all about genetics. What you think, is it true? No! not at all. There are lots of ways that can really help us live a long and healthy life. I know it’s not easy and possible to follow all of them but we can at least follow one such way.
The most possible and easiest way is changing our food habit. The latest research says that our food habit or diet is the most prime indicator of showing, how long we will live. It also indicates whether we are going to develop any kind of life-shortening chronic diseases or not.

In short, we must know and aware of what we are eating. The most important point is the food we are eating must have those essential ingredients needed to live long and healthy.
Here are some foods that our diet must contain.

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:

All colourful vegetables and fruits are packed with antioxidants. Antioxidants inhibit or hamper the oxidation. Oxidation produces free radicals that can damage our healthy cells. It can also lead to cancer and can speed up ageing.

Thus by obstructing oxidation, antioxidants help us and works as a protective shield to our body. Some examples of such vegetables and fruits are spinach, carrots, tomatoes, berries, plums, oranges etc.

OLIVE OIL:

This is perhaps the best fat we should have. It boosts our memory and helps fight inflammation. It helps to lower the bad cholesterol (LDL) without affecting the good cholesterol (HDL). Thus, protecting the heart as well.

FISH:

Fish contains fatty acids, EPA and DHA. It can boost brain function and our nervous system. It also prevents dementia and joint pain. The Omega 3 in fish can lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides.

BEANS:

These are the natural nutritional powerhouses. We must add these 3 to 4 times per week in our diet. It also contains fibre which helps in digestion and also minimizes the chances of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. It helps us to lose weight.

NUTS:

It contains cholesterol-free plant protein and other nutrients. It also contains Vitamin E, which help in lowering the risk of stroke. But as it contains fat so we must have it in moderation.

MILK:

It contains Vitamin D, which helps the body taking in and use the calcium properly. Thus, it safeguards us suffering from osteoporosis. Vitamin D also lowers the chances of colon, breast and prostate cancer. Moreover eating yoghurt really helps in digestion.

WHOLEGRAIN:

Learn adding whole grain to the diet. It lowers the chances of having a certain type of cancers, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. It also contains fibre that helps prevent constipation and diverticular disease.

HEALTHY TIPS:

Lastly, other than changing your diet, there are other factors too; you must consider achieving the "Longer Life" mission. Do some exercises, if not regularly, at least five days a week. Stay away from smoking, alcohol and most importantly oily junk foods. After all, it’s your life you have to take care of it. And always remember, a healthy life is always a happy life.

ACER NITRO 5 SPIN NP-515-51-56 DL: The Ultimate Gaming Machine

If you want to get the best Gaming experience and do have a concern for style and look, I think you must go for Acer Nitro 5 Spin NP-515-51-56 DL. It is one of the best Gaming Laptop available in the market today. It is equipped with the Intel Core i5 processor along with dedicated Nvidia graphics card. The Nitro 5 Spin is lightweight and ultra slim, which give it a wonderful and stunning look. The Acer’s revolutionary 360-degree hinge can convert this touch-screen laptop into a tablet or a display within seconds. All these features, no doubt, make Acer Nitro 5 Spin a great versatile gaming machine but let’s find out and see why Acer Nitro 5 Spin NP-515-51-56 DL is unique and different.

Design and Style:

First of all, Acer has really done a noticeable job, especially in the designing and manufacturing part of the Nitro 5 Spin laptop. The materials used in the making of the laptop is no doubt of the superior quality but it is worth mentioning here that a very high-quality plastic is being used, so it’s sure to last for a longer period. If you deeply observe the laptop and its color combinations, especially the use of black and red, it is surely going to attract a “gamer bug” quite easily. Again the backlight on the keypad totally and thoroughly complements the whole design and look of the Nitro 5 Spin laptop. One must have to admit that this slim and sleek laptop from Acer is surely going to rock the market, whether, for a conventional user or a high-end gamer, this is one of the best stylish laptops from Acer, they are going to get.

Stunning Keyboard:

Yes! That’s right; the keyboard really looks stunning and sophisticated. The red lining around the switches and the touchpad is used very stylishly and elegantly, at the same time the red backlight enhances its beauty to quite an extent. Altogether the keyboard is very smooth to use and the highly responsive touchpad complements and increases the overall performance of the whole keyboard.

HD Screen and Graphics:

The Nitro 5 Spin is not just a laptop; it’s an ultimate gaming machine but surely at a comfortable price. Acer has mainly targeted the casual gamers, who want to have the best gaming experience but without going for high priced laptops. The Nitro 5 Spin run Windows 10 (Home) with a rotating IPS display of 15.6 inches full HD(1920-1080 pixels). It gives the best wide viewing angle experience, which is essential for playing high-end games. The Nvidia graphics card GeForce GTX 1050 enables this machine to play suitably the Game like Heroes of the Storm or Smite. The crystal clear picture quality with superior graphics takes the gaming experience to another level. In short, this laptop provides the incredible speed and superb performance for a revolutionary gaming experience.

Choose your Direction and Play:

The Acer Nitro 5 Spin has four convertible options, they are, Notebook mode, Display mode, Tent mode, and Tablet mode. The fully functional smooth notebook mode enables you to play in a conventional position whereas if you want to bring your screen nearer to closely watching each and every move in your game then convert it to display mode. Again if you want to play when you are on a flight or in a limited space or in the kitchen while cooking then turn it to Tent mode. But the most favorite playing option for most of the gamer is always the tablet mode. So Acer has provided you a wonderful option to select your favorite position and play the game you like wherever whenever.  

Fast Streaming:

A steady, pause-free and smooth streaming video is a must if you want to get the best gaming experience on a laptop. Here Acer is quite successful in fulfilling this demand. The better-positioned antenna inside the Acer Nitro 5 Spin guarantees a much stable wireless signal which will surely result in a better gaming experience. 

Powerful i5 processor:

The Acer has installed the powerful core i5 Intel processor which is ready to offer the best amazing entertainment experience, a gamer can think of. The 4 core processor successfully delivers the desired speed. It provides you the amazing opportunity to experience the best virtual reality high end demanding games. With superior 4x more pixel than the conventional HD, it enables the player to enjoy most sharp, lifelike graphics, making the gaming experience the best one.

The bigger RAM:

The Acer Nitro 5 Spin has a superior 8GB RAM with DDR4 memory technology. High-end games and rich graphics require a considerable and competent amount of RAM, which the Acer has successfully provided.

Hard disk space:

The Acer Nitro 5 Spin has a hard disk space of 1TB. This means the laptop possess enough space to store large high-end games. Actually, this is one of the most sought-after requirements from a gamers’ point of view, which the Acer has happily fulfilled. If you are a high-end gamer bug and like to indulge in intense gaming sessions, then it’s just for you.

High-Quality Speakers:

The Nitro 5 Spin has two speakers. The HD audio quality of the speakers gives exceptional sound experience and it’s quite loud enough for a standard sized room, which totally complements the thrilling gaming experience of this laptop. Whether it’s the sound of a battlefield or a heavy vehicle racing, you are going to get the best sound with these two powerful speakers.

Long Lasting Battery:

The Nitro 5 Spin comes with a quite powerful lithium battery which has a capacity of 3320 mAh. With such a strong battery backup one can play a game continuously up to 10 hours, without worrying about power.

Conclusion:

Lastly, after analyzing each and every feature of the Acer Nitro 5 Spin NP-515-51-56-DL, it can easily be said that Acer has really done its job and quite successful in providing the much desired high-end gaming laptop in a pocket-friendly price. From its design and style to its software and hardware, it has all the things and features an ultimate gaming machine needs. From the high-quality HD display to HD audio, from the superb graphics quality to a much bigger RAM and ROM it offers everything a gamer looks for. It is equipped with a powerful processor to bring the desired thrill of gaming as well as a long battery backup to get the break free gaming experience with revolutionary convertible options, which is highly commendable as well.    

10 MUST KNOW FACTS BEFORE VISITING INDIA

So you have decided “India” to be your next travel destination. But you are still confused and don’t know how to begin with your travel plan. Then I believe, there are certain important facts, you must know about this beautiful country called, India, before stepping into it.

A pre-preparation for a journey is always helpful to a traveler. So read, learn and get ready to experience a remarkable journey ahead. Here are ten important must know facts especially for you that can make your journey a safe, wonderful and a memorable travel experience.

INDIA AT A GLANCE:

India is a country with diverse cultures. It is the 7th largest and 2nd most populous country in the world, with more than 1.2 billion people who speak in 1600 different languages. It is so large that you can’t see and experience the whole of India even if you stay there for a year. Being quite affordable and cheap, it is the best hotspot for any traveler. If you are an adventurous travel bug, then India has a lot to offer. It is so vivid and lively, from mountains to forests, from rivers to sea beaches, you have a variety of options to explore.

PEOPLE OF INDIA:

Indian people are quite hospitable and friendly. They love their tourists and always ready to help, though a few tries to be overfriendly. Indians are generally of conservative nature and give the highest importance to spirituality and religion. Many of the people can speak English but Hindi is the most commonly spoken language. So it is better to know a few Hindi words and their meanings, this little knowledge can help and save you in a whole lot of ways.        

English to Hindi,

v  Greetings:

Ø  How are you?—Aap kaise ho?

Ø  I am good/fine –May thik hoon.

Ø  Thank you —Shukria-(shook-ria)

Ø  Yes –Ha—(Haa)

Ø  No –Na—(Naa)

v  Directions:

Ø  Left (turn)—Baen –(Ba-ye)

Ø  Right (turn)—Daayan—(Da-ye)

Ø  Stop(car)—Ruken—(Roo-ke)

Ø  Here(pointing to a spot)—Yahaan—(Ye-ha)

Ø  How much? (to pay)—Kitna—(Kit-naa)  

It is always better to have a brief idea and knowledge about the country you are visiting. If the country is India, which is too large and changes culturally and demographically in every few hundred miles, then it is a must. 

TRANSPORTATION WITHIN INDIA:

You will get all sort of transport in India. Transportation within the country is not an issue, though it may not be so efficient or clean, it is quite affordable. For local travel within a city, you will easily get local cabs, buses, auto rickshaws. And in the metropolitan and semi-metropolitan cities, you can opt for metro rails or you can hire an Ola or Uber cabs wherever and whenever required. For interstate travel, you will have plenty of flight options. India has 449 local airports, out of which there are 17 international airports. You can easily book an online air ticket through your mobile phone or laptop and reach your destination within minutes to hours. But the most preferred and popular option is the railway. If you want to enjoy India’s outback, cities, coastal towns, villages and regional areas in comfort and cheaper way, then I must say, you should go for railways. But don’t forget to buy a station ticket before entering into a railway station; if you are caught without it, then you have to pay a good amount of fine.     

DON’T NEGLECT THESE SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONARY TIPS:

If you are traveling first time to India, then New Delhi will definitely occupy the number one place, on your traveling list. It is the most visited place in India. Not only you, each and every person who thinks of traveling to India, they first go to Delhi to see and experience the mesmerizing beauty of Taj Mahal and Red fort but there are lot more others in the list. But wait; there is an ugly part of New Delhi too. It is one of the top cities with the worst air pollution, and cities like Kolkata, Mumbai is also not very far behind. Air pollution is far worst in winter than summer. So it is always better to avoid winter. But whatever the time or season always carry high-quality face mask and wear it as soon as you leave the hotel room.

India is full of holidays. Other than Hinduism there are 5 different religions too. They have plenty of Gods and Goddesses and hundreds of celebrations. So you never know when the next holiday is. So you better be ready and ask somebody and do a little inquiry before starting off for someplace to visit.

Always be modest in your dressing and don’t overexpress love and emotions publicly. Though it’s changing and urban youth tries to follow the western style but still, there is conservativeness in thinking of many Indians. It is a strict rule because many of the traveling spots in India are religious monuments and temples. They have their own strict restrictions. Just follow what they say or you will not be allowed to enter.    

In many places of India, the weather is surprisingly unpredictable and it differs from place to place. So always carry an umbrella wherever you go. It will protect you from sudden rain and also from unbearable Indian heat.

Try to keep all emergency numbers in your phone and also in a small notebook. Remember” 911” is just a three digit number, it doesn’t work in India. In case of emergency dial “100” and for medical emergency dial”102”.

GOOGLE MAP IS A GIFT:

If you are going to a particular place, just use the Google Map rather asking some stranger for help. There is a probability that you can be misguided or misdirected. Moreover, in India, there can be various names for the same road or there can be the same name for different roads. For example, there are thousands of Mahatma Gandhi road in India. 

WATER IS LIFE:

Yes, water is life but many times water can be life-threatening. India is on its way to becoming a clean country but still, you should not rely on the water sources. They are often dirty and unhygienic. So it is always best for you to carry a branded bottle of packaged drinking water wherever you go.

TASTY AND SPICY INDIAN FOODS:

Indian foods are really tasty but at the same time, it’s quite spicy. It may not be suitable for your tummy and many a time it can give you troubles. So I suggest, it is better to avoid those spicy foods and order for plain vegetarian dishes as per your choice that complements your own digestive mechanism. But if you have a strong digestive system and can adjust to these kinds of food style, then I can assure you that you are just in the right place. There are hundreds of mind-blowing tasty recipes to enjoy and choose from. From sweet to salt, it has everything to offer.

CHECK AND BOOK:

When you travel across places within India, don’t forget to do a pre-checking of Hotels, and also confirm the booking. It must be done prior to reaching your destination. It is one of the good habits a traveler must acquire. It saves time as well as protects from being misguided. After all, you can’t trust anybody in a strange country.

LEARN TO BARGAIN:

Learn the art of bargaining. It is not especially for India but a common practice to overcharge a foreign traveler for a good or service, in many of the Asian countries. Whenever they see a foreign traveler they try to demand much higher price than the normal price of the thing. It may be cloth or any attire or maybe a taxi service. You just don’t fall for it. Learn how to bargain and convince but in the modest possible way. Always remember, you are not at home, you are in a foreign land among unknown people. 

 THREE MUST VISITS:

India is full of tourist spots, and the number is literally uncountable. Each place has its unique significance. If some show its natural beauty then some represent India’s glorifying history and rich cultural heritage. But for a first-time traveler, there are three places you must visit to taste the outset glimpse of this wonderful country. They are,

Delhi: From Taj Mahal to Red Fort, from Qutub Minar to India Gate, there are lot more places to see and cherish.

Mumbai: it’s called the New York of India. It is the business capital as well as the entertainment hub of modern India.

Kolkata: The first capital of India under British rule. A must visit, to see the beautiful colonial architectures as well as art galleries and festivals.

India is basically a tourism country and the people there love and respect each and every tourist that comes to India from different parts of the world. Millions of international tourists visit this wonderful country every year and the number is growing incredibly. No doubt there are pros and cons of each and every place on earth but undoubtedly India is quite safer, affordable and comfortable place to see, stay and visit.   

...So have fun and enjoy!

TOP 4 ADVANTAGES OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY

The blockchain is the platform that makes Cryptocurrency like bitcoin what they are. This means Blockchain is a method of digital record keeping when a transaction is made. It is simply a digital ledger. It keeps the records of all transactions that take place. So, probably a question may arise here, other than storing it online what makes the Blockchain different from any other ledger? The answer is perhaps easy; this digital ledger is not specifically placed in a certain place in a certain computer. It’s dispersed among thousands of computers that have the same record of series of transactions. Each and everyone present in that Blockchain, manage and maintain the ledger under open distributed ledger system. As the records are decentralized, there are no chances of any discrepancies or probable anomalies and frauds in this system. Except there is a condition that the identities of the transacting parties always remain hidden.

How Does Blockchain technology help in small businesses?

The concept of Blockchain technology is quite new but it is slowly being liked and used by various small business houses around the world. The reason is simple; this innovative technology has lots of advantages to offer to this sector. Below are some examples of it.

1)    Transparency:

This system is more transparent. As the ledger is published online, all participating parties involved in the transaction can easily and clearly see the information. Anytime a transaction record is tampered with, it can be seen and confirmed by all parties. So there is no scope of any discrepancy or any kind of doubt in anybody’s mind.

2)    Ease of doing business:

With blockchain technology, it becomes quite easier for small business to bring products and transactional services to market quickly and inexpensively and offload the traditionally high cost of security. This system also helps to know customer protocols, data storage, and other overheads.

3)    Control and safety:

By implanting this system, a business owner can able to keep his eye on the financial speed, the transfer process etc. This technology also adds a level of safety that can’t be provided by any other organizations like banks.

4)    Cost effective:

With blockchain, there’s no need to worry about the supplier’s waiting for payments. The Blockchain can save your time, money and drastically improve your well being.

There are lots more other advantages too. But the main thing is, one cannot create a Blockchain of its own. What will need an established platform that is experienced and easy to work with.