#this and the equally cheap coconut candies are actually the only candies I like!

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what's your favorite sweet snack?

Bananada! It's this thing:

It's a candy made from bananas and covered in sugar. It's also super cheap so you can get a lot of it at candy stores and share with your friends

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Existential Eats!

Junk food adventure time! Why is all this so never ending? Every time I say to myself "That's it. No more wasting money and time on junk food. Be an adult, sir!" I get wind of some other fancy concoction that propels me into madness until my sickly little fingers shove one down my gaping maw. Then I look for said product... and ultimately return with twenty items. Pretty soon I'll just be mainlining high fructose corn syrup. But maybe Nabisco will sponsor the bill if I assure the world I'm as healthy as I've ever been. Some of these are limited editions, to the point where one proudly proclaims "For Six Weeks Only!" directly on the packaging. By the time anyone reads this, all these things may be long gone, never to return. But I tried them. So my life is better than yours. Right? *sigh* Let's begin with the highest of high notes... -Little Debbie Orange Creme Cakes! Years ago Little Debbie made Orange and Strawberry cupcakes. They were everything life should be when life doesn't make sense. Then they were both discontinued, and the world grew so dank, not even tiger cubs could make me smile. Then, the people at Little Debbie realized they had made the world not as bright and shiny, and decided to make a small rectification. Which brings us to the release of Orange Creme Cakes, which I am ecstatic to say are exactly like the orange cupcakes (as I remember them anyway) just in a different shape. Today, as I stare into the boring abyss that is adulthood, it's a little better with this cake slathering my lips. Buying out the stock may not be enough. Gimme more. Now let's see what's left on the Counter of Consumerist Consumption trying to replicate the sheer joy of what came before. Foolish treats... Bwahahahaha... -Caramel M&M's! As far as I know these are a product that are here to stay. Which makes their mediocrity all the more disappointing. They're not disgusting or anything, they're just... tame. The coating and chocolate shell are all normal and in place, but the caramel is just kind of there. The flavor doesn't pop, it's not as sweet as it should be/one would expect and if you pop a bunch in your mouth at once (because why wouldn't you?) by the time it's all been mashed and meshed together, it's just a spot of tasteless adhesive rolling around your gums. This candy needs more candy. I don't think I'd buy these again actually, which makes me wonder if it's an addition to the M&M roster that will last long. -Krispy Kreme Banana Mini Crullers! Pretty muted flavor, but still discernible. It's alright, but for some reason I wanted a HUGE banana flavor. This kind of just tastes like a regular cruller that maybe you put a thin slice of a nearly ready to be tossed out banana on. They were alright, all things considered, but pretty forgettable. -Krispy Kreme Glazed Banana Kreme Pie. Oh how it pains me to have to write Kreme. Will this be the banana explosion I was hoping for in the mini crullers? Sort of. Definitely a generous portion of cream inside, the crust and glaze are adequate enough. This thing only costs a dollar, so I wasn't expecting a life changing crust concoction. Unfortunately the banana flavoring is more like an instant pudding flavoring, by which I mean overly artificial. But again, for a buck, and for an attempt at something different, it gets a pass. I'd probably try one again down the road at a point where I couldn't remember if I've had one or not. Which these days, could mean tomorrow. -Krispy Kreme Strawberry Juniors. They look just like (to me at least) a mini cruller, but apparently there's supposed to be some distinction between a "junior" and a "mini cruller." Any Krispy Kreme enthusiasts out there who can explain the difference to me? Or am I making things up in my mind because I'm too lazy to look at the products again to see if/notice if there is a difference? Hmm. Let's take a vote. Did I just ramble about doughnut shapes? Ummm... I'm supposed to mention what they taste like and offer an opinion. So. Like the banana ones, a very low flavor profile on the strawberry. There. Done. Now let's get back to this whole Junior/Cruller thing. And watch Krull while we do it. Because... because. Yeah. -Hostess Carrot Cake Donettes. A very dense little concoction here. Not sure a lot of carrot cake flavor came through for me. It mostly tasted like an over cooked mass of dough covered in coconut. All I could taste was coconut. I don't know if this is a win or a fail. I was sad I didn't have a carrot cake doughnut, but I still ultimately ate the whole bag. Over a three day span, that is. So I didn't hate it. -Thomas' Bacon Buttermilk Pancake English Muffins. I taste no bacon or pancake going on here. It tastes like a regular English muffin with a dab of honey. If you're going to promise me a bacon and pancake English muffin, I want the damn thing to reek of a combined slaughterhouse and bakery shop.  Even if it ultimately tastes ass-gross, I want the promised flavors to BE there. I'm mad at this one. Lies. Broken promises. Regret. No returned calls. I thought we had a sweet thing going, Thomas'. Let's see if ice cream can soothe my sad, little heart. -Hostess Ding Dongs ice cream treats! The wrapping looks like the wrapping to a toilet bowl cleaner. Tastes like a frozen Ding Dong crossed with a Klondike bar. It should be delicious, then, right? Eh... not so much. It's not that its bad, it's just nothing great. The cake part kind of tastes old and is a bit powdery, and the more bites I take the more I'm noticing the ice cream tastes really, really cheap as well. Hmm. These kind of suck. I'm sorry I brought Klondike into this. Ignore that part. Klondike is still great. Hostess Ding Dong ice cream treats are a dud. Not even saying "Pass me a cold ding dong." helps. I lied. Saying anything with the words 'ding dongs' grouped together is always amusing. I swear I'm an adult. Technically. -Hostess Sno-Balls ice cream treats! Cheap chocolate and vanilla ice cream covered in some sort of coconut concoction. I'm not even a "once a year" casual fan of regular Sno-Balls, and these ice cream versions are equally disappointing. I can deal with the cheap ice cream, but whatever they're using as a coconut coating here is gross. I like coconut, but this is NOT coconut. I've never had them, but it felt like I was eating dried ants. To be fair, I went into this one assuming they would suck. Sometimes (albeit extremely rarely) I should just listen to my instinct and avoid certain snacks. -Hostess Twinkie ice cream treats! The clear winner out of the Hostess attempt to infiltrate the novelty ice cream market. A very sweet cake like topping gives way to a basic vanilla ice cream and waffle cone treat. It's the topping that makes this treat appealing and elevates it, so it's sad to say there is also very little topping in place. One happy bite that makes you think "Hey, this won't be bad at all!" but then it's gone and you're left realizing you've been tricked again and sad. But not sad enough to throw the rest away. You'll eat the rest, all the while thinking back fondly on that first bite, back when things were grand and life was full of promise. Damn, Twinkies ice cream treat. You're so complex. Oof. Time to lubricate the gullet here. What's this here, then? DEW-S.A.? A Mountain Dew concoction combining the Code Red, Whiteout and Voltage flavors into one! I'm not the least bit engaged by the patriotism angle, so let's just open this can and get after what I'm really here for... liquid sugar! Hmm. I'm not sure what the Whiteout flavor is supposed to be, but the cherry of Code Red and the berry of Voltage are blatantly at play here the most. Neither are wholly distinctive, however, so they merge into a whole new type of synthetic fruit/berry. The color of this soda is a light pink of sorts. I actually like the color, for some inexplicable reason. Flavor wise, it's simply alright. The main problem is that the whole thing tastes like it's a bit flat, like you'd left the open can on the counter for an hour. I suppose if you love Mountain Dew, give this one a try just for fun. I wouldn't spring for a whole twelve pack, so maybe try to find the 20 oz. bottle. If you don't like soda or are indifferent to Mountain Dew, you can skip this. -Let's cut back on the sugar a bit and trick the stomach with some Poppin' Jalapeno Doritos! Not too hot/spicy, which is just fine by me. Not bad, but not all that memorable either. Didn't hate them, but don't think I'd seek them out again. So, back to sugar. -Chocolate Cake Twinkies! Just as I suspected. These are simply an oblong Suzy-Q. Hostess suckered me out of a few bucks. Just like a Suzy-Q, these are dry, the cream seems nonexistent, and my mouth is sad I made it waste valuable mastication energy on such a sub par treat. I'm sorry, mouth. And on that sad, forlornful (I can make up words, shut up) note I feel this treatise on treats should come to an end. There are still some snacks left on the counter, but my shallow breathing insists I give this rest for a minute. So until next time, assuming I make it to another sun up, I have been The Grumpy Panda, and you have been the poor sod who read this whole thing. Sucker.

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Obession with Sugar Can Get Us Killed, Here's How I Curbed My Sweet Tooth

When we feel stressed or sad, the first thing that pops up in our minds is the tempting sugary food. The pleasure brought by it is just soooo incomparable. From child to adult and to elderly, very few of us really hate the taste of sweetness. We’re born to like sugar.

But we also know how bad it can be when we consume much sugar.

Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and many more serious health issues are the possible results of consuming too much sugar. All of these increase our risk of dying.

And here’s the shocking fact: the average American consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar daily, which is more than two times the amount suggested by the American Heart Association.[1] Perhaps it’s one of the reasons why obesity rates see startling increase over the past few decades.

It’s time to do a sugar detox before it’s too late.

Not All the Sugars Are Your Friends…

Sugar is everywhere. But it exists in different forms. Some are inevitable while some are not.

If you have ever studied some science in high school, you would know that sugar comes in at least three major forms: simple sugar, double sugar, and carbohydrate. Sometimes they exist in foods naturally: bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, fruit, milk, and so on. So it’s quite impossible to avoid the intake of sugar when carbohydrate makes one of the major staple foods.

Actually, what we should avoid is the added sugar.

Added sugars, or refined sugars, are the sugars added during the manufacture of foods. They are often found in soft drinks, sports drinks, cookies, candies, desserts, ketchup, and salad dressing. These are the culprits of obesity and all the other related health problems.

Let’s see how you can quit the addiction of sugar to take back the control of your health.

1. Quit Soda Drinks (and Other Sweetened Beverages)

Soda, fruit juice, iced tea, energy drinks, smoothies, and many other sugary drinks are the sneaky sources of added sugars. One can of cola contains 39 g of sugar, which is more than 9 teaspoons, and equal to the suggested daily limit of sugar intake for most men.

Diet soda is not a good alternative either. It is associated with health problems like heart diseases. Diet soda drinkers are also more likely to be overweight than regular soda drinkers.

Liquid sugar calories are even worse than the solid ones, as you don’t feel full and you’ll keep drinking more throughout the day.

So quit sugary drinks. Perhaps start by switching to diet soda, or mixing the sugary drinks with water, and then gradually stop drinking all kinds of sugary drinks.

2. Give Up Simple-Carb Sweet Treats

Cookies, muffins, pastries, and other sweet treats have little nutritional value but are dense with added sugars. They mess with our blood glucose level, providing energy that doesn’t last long.

So next time, when you want to have some treats, have some whole grains instead. They’re more complex in structure so it takes longer time to digest. As a result, they’re absorbed more slowly and provide us steady energy.

Or you can go for the non-starchy vegetables such as greens, the broccoli family, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, eggplant, and so on. You get to eat as much as you want and they can surely help you lose weight.

3. Ease off the Table Sugar

If you’re that kind of person who always adds sugar to your coffee or food, it’s time for you to change the habit. Cut down the amount of sugar or honey you add to your tea or coffee. From 2 teaspoons to 1 teaspoon, and then from 1 to 0.

You may also find substitutes. A slice of orange or some milk will do. Or you can use vanilla powder to add flavor. Order an unsweetened drink and add sweet kick with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. These are all the possible ways to make your drink taste sweet without using sugar.

The same goes for French toast or pancake. Skip the sugar or the maple syrup. Gradually, you will find yourself less addicted to sugar.

4. Indulge in More Healthy Fats

The word ‘fats’ sounds scary to many people. But actually, fat doesn’t make people overweight, sugar does. Fat gives you the sense of fullness, balances your blood sugar and serves as the energy fuel. Healthy fats can be found from food like olive oil, peanut oil, nuts, seeds, and avocados.

Remember, when we say healthy fats, this means there’re unhealthy fats. They are the saturated fats and trans fats. Food with saturated fats includes fatty cuts of beef, pork, and lamb, high fat dairy foods (whole milk, butter, cheese, ice cream), and tropical oils (coconut oil, palm oil), while fried foods, margarine, processed snack foods (crackers, microwave popcorn) contains trans fat. Don’t mix them up with those healthy fats.

5. Have More Lean Protein

Protein is a very important element for our body. Many structures in our body are made up of protein. It is the key to balance blood sugar and insulin and cut cravings. You may start your day with a high protein breakfast and continue your day with other foods with a high composition of protein in every meal. Forget about the traditional starch and sugar combo breakfast. Go for nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, chicken or grass-fed meat.

6. Buy Foods Labeled ‘Unsweetened’

When you’re in a grocery store doing some shopping, buy foods labeled ‘no added sugar’ or ‘unsweetened’. Some manufacturers now produce unsweetened versions of some common foods and they’re easily found in most grocery stores. You can find unsweetened non-dairy milk like almond and soy, nut butters (those made with only nuts and salt), applesauce, oatmeal, and canned fruit easily.

7. Suss Out Sugary Restaurant Foods

Eating out is not always a healthy choice. Many types of cuisines we find delicious are in fact smothered in sauces or coatings with added sugar. Glazes, condiments, and even pasta sauces are often loaded with sugar. The crust of a pizza is also likely to pack hidden sugar.

So be aware of what you’re eating in restaurants. Avoid those foods with brown sugar, corn syrup, and all the other ways to say ‘sugar’. The best way is to cook at home so that you can have delicious healthy foods in a cheap way.

8. Have a Fruit-based Dessert

If you can’t resist your strong craving for dessert, go for a fruit-based dessert. Fruit contains fructose, which is a kind of natural sugar and gives you the similar taste of sweet. That way, at least you can enjoy the sweetness without doing too much harm to your body.

Instead of desserts like macaron and tiramisu, you can choose to have something like apple pie or blueberry cheese cake. But remember, it’s always better to say NO to dessert!

9. Get Enough Sleep

A good health is not only about diet but also every other aspect of your lifestyle. Insufficient sleep drives sugar and carb cravings by affecting your appetite hormones. Studies show that people who sleep for just two hours a day suffer from a rise in hunger hormones and a decrease in appetite-suppressants. Your body is simple. If you sleep less, you need more energy so you need to eat more. If you sleep less than 8 hours per day, get more sleep tonight!

Slash Sugar from Your Diet Now

These are all the ways to do a sugar detox effectively. But remember, none of these helps if you lack the determination. Start from the smallest thing to the biggest thing and do it step by step. One day you will find changes on your body!

Reference

[1]^Harvard School of Public Health: Added Sugar in the Diet

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Thailand Fighting Styles and Outdoor Adventure Travel - Longterm Travel in Thailand over a Budget

1. Amazing Adventures in Thailand A couple of years ago, I chose to migrate the vast majority of my attempts, lifestyle and longterm ninja training programs to Thailand. This decision was according to number of pros when compared with our unique California system. First, I prefer change and I like to extend what we are able to offer to students. I've run programs in Europe, the USA and now Asia equally. Does it signify California or the United States doesn't have a lot to supply? No, it just means you will find additional options and I have a great deal of pros to share with you for your Adventurer that could economically handle an extended term visit to the U.S. or Europe. Thailand has a lot to offer serious students and adventurers. Particularly those participating in our longterm Martial Arts Training camps.

There is a well known commercial in Thailand called - Amazing Thailand. It highlights the variety of adventure and fun that is for sale in one small spot. In Bangkok for instance, you can spend some time shopping in A7 story mall (perhaps obtain Ferrari in one of the shops), visit traditional temples (feel such as a double within the Grand Palace or say hello for the emerald Buddha), or maybe enjoy an endless number of nightlife (possess a drink together with the planet ignoring town). Bangkok is an internationally recognized pit-stop and great for students to spend sometime adjusting to the Asia before venturing out to view what else Thailand has to offer. For me, the major draw to Thailand was the tropical outdoor alternatives that are available. I have taken students to the hills of Pai near Chiang Mai towards the warm blue waters of the Andaman sea. We have trained on beautiful countries like Koh Samui and rose several of the greatest rockclimbing for sale in the world in Krabi province. When you're not learning the martial arts, there's a lot of adventure in Thailand. Like a fresh and extremely healthy coconut on the beach, or go surfing and going to get a price that you can feel good about. Feel like looking at the bridge over the river Kwai or discovering the Erawan Waterfall in Kanchanaburi? No issue. Think about taking a trip to Hua Hin where the Double lives and enjoy the long ocean strip. You name it, adventure is considerable and access to that experience is created extremely accessible. It might seem absurd, but lots of my students discovered that renting a moped and traveling across the islands to be one of the best experiences. Easy ventures like having a longtail boat from one area to another can be very fascinating. Venture is often equated to new activities and Thailand has plenty to provide. I believe Thailand supplies the best of Southeast Asia, but one of many benefits to being in Thailand is that using a jump, bypass plus a jump you can be in encounter new adventures in Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, or Cambodia. You can extend that just a little to visit China, Singapore, Hongkong or further to places like Taiwan and Japan. When you're in Thailand, different areas in Japan feel closer and you are prone to explore. What Thailand provides is obviously amazing. However, the true advantages of Thailand struck whenever we get sensible which is dependent upon just how much of a pit any trip could have on our budget.

2. A big reason students love Thailand is financial Much like any functional support - money can be an important tool. Pupils that attend my plans, generally do so for long periods. Many students choose 1-12 months of teaching in the place of weekend workshops or regular lessons that often cost much more. Another good thing about an extended-term program in Thailand may be the individuals decrease private charges in comparison with what they would pay in the States. There are too many savings to record here, but here are a few to consider. 3. Cheaper Food in Thailand You can pick up a decent healthy dinner for around $2.00 in Thailand, and that is in a restaurant. Around the street, you can get a filling bowl of noodles for 50 cents. In California, you are happy to get a meal for $5.00 (although Train assists with their $5.00 foot-long sandwiches) and 50 dollars may purchase you a candy bar. I also tip at the least $5.00 in restaurants in the US. A tip like this in Thailand could be crazy, perhaps 20 Thai Baht is substantial and that's significantly less than a $1.00 4. Activity might be costly, but not in Thailand In Thailand, you can observe a film for about $5.00. In California, a movie ticket can run you nearer to $10.00. In addition, the grade of concert halls in Thailand is frequently more advanced than what you find elsewhere. For example, you can elect to sit in a reclining tiny sofa, and pick your seats ahead of time (also pay less determined by where you want to stay). In the USA, if you FAIL to choose your seat ahead of time you are forced to arrive early to acquire a good seat as well as have to sit through previews and commercials. This savings reaches almost every field of entertainment, whether you need to rent a bike, visit a nightclub or drive an elephant, the costs compared are excellent. 5. Shopping in Thailand Although pupils and ventures might not have buying on their mind, it can nevertheless be an issue for those that like to buy and why not save some funds in the process. Thailand is renowned for getting a whole lot on your purchase and has shopping streets all over the country. You can get designer jeans for $20 in place of $200 or buy masterpiece of design. I were able to purchase gifts for Holiday for everybody within the household in Thailand and spend the exact same amount (including flight, hotel and items) as I might have used just around the gifts themselves (judging from my regular spending habits) in California. I also am able to purchase items which are unique and not just another unit to clutter their closets. Lots of people have made their short-term stay in Thailand right into a company and finance their new lifestyle by purchasing items in Thailand to market in the US. 6. Travel in Thailand You can travel from the hills of Pai (north of Chiangmai) completely south to the countries of Koh Phi Phi (where they recorded the movie the Beach) for around $60. This may run you in the thousands in the USA. After I lived in Pai, I would fly to the area for only $30. The bus ride down the mountain is all about $5 and takes 2 hours. This travel savings also includes nearly every kind of travel in Thailand. You may take a taxi anywhere you want for approximately $10 one hour or jump in a tuktuk for $5.00 and take a scenic route. Students have rented mopeds for a complete month in Pai for only $50 or $150 in more costly spots like Samui Thailand. If you would like to hop on a short flight to Cambodia to find out the Angkor Wat (a question of the world) or take a train to Malaysia - not a problem, and it won't hurt your bank account. I often fly to Singapore from Bangkok plus it costs me less than it'd to fly from location to town in California. 7. Housing and accommodation in Thailand A great thing about Thailand is the fact that you've either stay that may meet every budget. In California, a typical hotel is $100 per night and for per month at a basic hotel you'll pay about $3,000 or more. This is generally without Internet, without food and without additional benefits. In Bangkok for example, you may get a one-month remain in a terrific hotel which will contain internet, offer you a wonderful breakfast buffet (often for just two), pools, fitness gym, bar use and daily maid service all for $1000. Not forgetting these places are available having a small home - much like Extendedstay of America only at half the fee. Now $1000 a month may not be cheap to many, but this can be for an upscale area. You may also remain in a tiny house for as little as $200 a month in several areas. I have stayed in a $2,000 monthly site on the tropical island and I have remained at a $300 monthly location on a single island. Both spots were great and no, that you do not have to live in the alley to get a great price. This is essential to your long term scholar of the martial arts. They frequently just have so much money to spare plus they require it to last them quite a long time. Pupils which come to California plans often run-out of money in a couple weeks (heading out to city to eat, viewing films, getting ridiculously pricey popcorn and chilling out with friends). While in Thailand, they are able to grow that same money into weeks and actually get more leisure - and undoubtedly benefit from the splendors of a tropical island or globally renowned city. 8. Health care One-time flying to Thailand for another adventure I couldn't help overhearing the couple facing me. These were not together-but seated alongside each other. One person asked another why these were likely to Thailand. His response initially startled me. He said he was going to Thailand to see a dentist as it was simply too costly in the USA in comparison. I've not seen a dentist in Thailand however I really do remember students that had a hole removed for no more than 500 baht in a fantastic area from a principal Soi in Bangkok. I also remember visiting a medical facility in Chiangmai and after visiting three physicians for three distinct problems (thought I would attempt to get the maximum amount of protected as possible in the same period) it just cost me about 1000 Thai baht (about $35 U.S. Dollars). Naturally, this person have to be getting some important dental work done to invest $1000 or near it to travel to Thailand to determine a dentist. However, Thailand is renowned for those seeking top quality health care for a low price. I usually catch myself saying, "I'll wait till I am back Thailand to have that tested." Many people possess a bad view of Thailand when it comes to healthcare. Yes, you never have to get a prescription when you wish some medication to fight off a major disease and that you don't really need to get 5 tests before you can see an expert. All the services I've gone to in Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and even the island of Koh Samui happen to be first class areas with modern equipment and English speaking doctors. I'd bet that I received more awareness and better treatment than I've in the States. As a martial artists and adventurer - it is vital that you understand that when I am traveling there are upto-date medical solutions in the case of a collision. 9. Culture of new locations I once observed that there was more tradition in Yoghurt than there was within the California. This might be why sites like EscapeAmerica.com are springing up supporting life outside our borders. Some people are searching for a lot more than freedom of speech. Now I love California and that I am proud to be an American, and so I will not have much to convey about bad concerns. However, having run experience programs for the greater element of two decades and training students for that same period of time, I understand where they could get more because of their money. An exciting part of vacation and venture is meeting new people and learning new languages. Going to places like Thailand will offer a NEW technique and with that comes a benefit that's difficult to measure. If you reside in the United States previously, traveling to another spot inside the U.S. won't offer much variety. It is difficult to expand if you're not challenged to conform to new locations, meet new people and discover new languages. 10. Friends in Asia Naturally, it is possible to meet friends virtually everywhere you get, but there's something unique about traveling in a country with others of like mind. When you're abroad, you'll meet others which have taken the time and also have enough time to pay - people from throughout the world. In California, you are prone to meet more individuals just like you. This can be boring. Our first trip to Thailand I made friends with folks from sites like Holland, England, Norway, Australia and of course Thailand itself. 11. Time to play in Thailand One of the reasons I made my long-term plan was to offer a lifestyle that's against the grain of modern society. If, as an example, you come to a normal city inside the United States, you'll meet people who are probably carrying out a very specific path. They are working, likely to school or busy with their family or business. Long term students can nonetheless gather easily to take a road trip just about any time to either investigate a brand new site, get climbing or take a roadtrip. The exact same ability to meet new people and venture using them spontaneously comes in Thailand. This is because Thailand and places like Bangkok can be an experience hub of the planet. In a typical location inside the U.S. you are more likely to be challenged with schedules along with a small workweek. In Thailand and for individuals and adventurers alike, the weekend is every time they want to buy to become. 12. Going to Thailand I ran my long term martial arts program in California for over 5 years. I've not had one student of thousands, move to California (other than to teach at our camp) for a new lifestyle. However, with only some years in Thailand, I've had already three students which are attempting or have tried to move and put up life in Thailand (outside of our system). Is it because their American dollar will go a lot more? Is it because they have extra freedoms they're excited about in a fresh country? Is it because they can escape the virtually compelled cultural approach that is forced within the U.S.? Any of these could be true, plus they are a few reasons that so many foreigners make an effort to create living in Thailand. Even though it is just for an alteration of pace along with a break from your typical tradition. Many may head home in annually or two restored and able to calm down within their home country. Our last visit I met a man that has been to only maintain Bangkok for some weeks decide to go and live there. He was only there to organize shipments of gems for the U.S. and realized he can spread his wealth and live like a master in the place of just getting by in the US. Among my students created the remark the initial week I presented him to Thailand that he had seen enough to understand he never really wants to return - that same person is now living in Thailand and it has been for greater than a year now. It only took another week to convince him that his typical Untied States views of Thailand were way off base. Do students need to reside in Thailand? Some might, but the position is that for a long-term plan to be successful, you must have the ability to survive in an area long term. Being a child, living on a tropical island was a dream and a goal. Living on an area in Thailand is not as complicated as some might think. Our method also serves as being a stepping stone for introducing students to a new life. I also am able to completely appreciate the good using the bad. When I am from California, I am spoiled with stunning mountains and National Parks like Yosemite. However, I have found that I recognize the money America provides by living abroad. 13. Freedom to be YOU Like a U.S. citizen you certainly possess a lot of flexibility, but you will only begin to respect your true liberties if you happen to be a place where you have a lot more options to complete what you need and just how you intend to stay. In Thailand, as an example, if you'd like to live in one location to get a week or weeks, it's super easy to do so minus the problem of paperwork, credit checks and other headaches that limit you from actually feeling free. Obviously, every country has limitations and Thailand has many. However, for that long-term martial artist or adventurer - Thailand has loads of alternatives to get you to look. Consider having the ability to get a scooter in a matter of units, or hire A1 month serviced residence without anything besides your passport (as well as the ability to spend obviously). In the States, many houses or apartments which you rent (other than outrageously expensive hotels) charge you first month's lease, last month's rent and a security deposit. Many only charge a security deposit, but this is usually just like the book. In Thailand, there is lots of flexibility with how you decide to use your rental place too. Often you're not charged more in case you have more individuals within your room. That is ideal for individuals which can be looking to adventure with friends and acquire the best deal. If book a hotel in the US (including Extended Stay Hotels) and add another adult, you will almost certainly be charged more for the same place and service. If anything, they must be providing you one more benefit, including breakfast. My point will be to explain the good benefits for longterm students to decide on Thailand as their destination for growth. I assume everyone to come back home with stories of venture and eventually calm down where they're delighted and can produce a prosperous life for themselves. However, the reality is that jobs will always be there and family and friends can be looking forward to you to return. Therefore, while you are focused on education and personal growth, you could too have the greatest experience and knowledge that the money can find. 14. Self-Power I remember something that I possibly read or heard from the public speaker more than 20 years ago. The offer or text was something like this: If you like to be a success - leave home. Considering my experiences over the last two decades, I'd need to agree that my time away from home has taught me some crucial lessons. Thailand has a lot to show any open minded individual, but the big session is available while the student must abandon their region and attempt a trip. This task alone can be a large stage for any person and one that in my opinion will help to educate them more about who they're being a human being. One of the important differences between our style process and others tag based style styles may be the fact that people actually push home-powered teaching and personal growth. It's about making a lifestyle which you love. I remember traveling for the first time about the boat to Koh Phi Phi island from Phuket thinking how wonderful it'd be to share this experience with students. It reminded me of the feeling Bruce Lee's personality could have thought on his area vacation where he was headed to deal some kung fu fighting inside the movie Enter the Dragon. What about you? Perhaps you have been to Thailand? Perhaps you have dreamed of going to Thailand? Do you know anyone who'd visited Thailand? Share your knowledge or imagined with us! at thajsko

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Obession with Sugar Can Get Us Killed, Here's How I Curbed My Sweet Tooth

When we feel stressed or sad, the first thing that pops up in our minds is the tempting sugary food. The pleasure brought by it is just soooo incomparable. From child to adult and to elderly, very few of us really hate the taste of sweetness. We’re born to like sugar.

But we also know how bad it can be when we consume much sugar.

Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and many more serious health issues are the possible results of consuming too much sugar. All of these increase our risk of dying.

And here’s the shocking fact: the average American consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar daily, which is more than two times the amount suggested by the American Heart Association.[1] Perhaps it’s one of the reasons why obesity rates see startling increase over the past few decades.

It’s time to do a sugar detox before it’s too late.

Not All the Sugars Are Your Friends…

Sugar is everywhere. But it exists in different forms. Some are inevitable while some are not.

If you have ever studied some science in high school, you would know that sugar comes in at least three major forms: simple sugar, double sugar, and carbohydrate. Sometimes they exist in foods naturally: bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, fruit, milk, and so on. So it’s quite impossible to avoid the intake of sugar when carbohydrate makes one of the major staple foods.

Actually, what we should avoid is the added sugar.

Added sugars, or refined sugars, are the sugars added during the manufacture of foods. They are often found in soft drinks, sports drinks, cookies, candies, desserts, ketchup, and salad dressing. These are the culprits of obesity and all the other related health problems.

Let’s see how you can quit the addiction of sugar to take back the control of your health.

1. Quit Soda Drinks (and Other Sweetened Beverages)

Soda, fruit juice, iced tea, energy drinks, smoothies, and many other sugary drinks are the sneaky sources of added sugars. One can of cola contains 39 g of sugar, which is more than 9 teaspoons, and equal to the suggested daily limit of sugar intake for most men.

Diet soda is not a good alternative either. It is associated with health problems like heart diseases. Diet soda drinkers are also more likely to be overweight than regular soda drinkers.

Liquid sugar calories are even worse than the solid ones, as you don’t feel full and you’ll keep drinking more throughout the day.

So quit sugary drinks. Perhaps start by switching to diet soda, or mixing the sugary drinks with water, and then gradually stop drinking all kinds of sugary drinks.

2. Give Up Simple-Carb Sweet Treats

Cookies, muffins, pastries, and other sweet treats have little nutritional value but are dense with added sugars. They mess with our blood glucose level, providing energy that doesn’t last long.

So next time, when you want to have some treats, have some whole grains instead. They’re more complex in structure so it takes longer time to digest. As a result, they’re absorbed more slowly and provide us steady energy.

Or you can go for the non-starchy vegetables such as greens, the broccoli family, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, eggplant, and so on. You get to eat as much as you want and they can surely help you lose weight.

3. Ease off the Table Sugar

If you’re that kind of person who always adds sugar to your coffee or food, it’s time for you to change the habit. Cut down the amount of sugar or honey you add to your tea or coffee. From 2 teaspoons to 1 teaspoon, and then from 1 to 0.

You may also find substitutes. A slice of orange or some milk will do. Or you can use vanilla powder to add flavor. Order an unsweetened drink and add sweet kick with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. These are all the possible ways to make your drink taste sweet without using sugar.

The same goes for French toast or pancake. Skip the sugar or the maple syrup. Gradually, you will find yourself less addicted to sugar.

4. Indulge in More Healthy Fats

The word ‘fats’ sounds scary to many people. But actually, fat doesn’t make people overweight, sugar does. Fat gives you the sense of fullness, balances your blood sugar and serves as the energy fuel. Healthy fats can be found from food like olive oil, peanut oil, nuts, seeds, and avocados.

Remember, when we say healthy fats, this means there’re unhealthy fats. They are the saturated fats and trans fats. Food with saturated fats includes fatty cuts of beef, pork, and lamb, high fat dairy foods (whole milk, butter, cheese, ice cream), and tropical oils (coconut oil, palm oil), while fried foods, margarine, processed snack foods (crackers, microwave popcorn) contains trans fat. Don’t mix them up with those healthy fats.

5. Have More Lean Protein

Protein is a very important element for our body. Many structures in our body are made up of protein. It is the key to balance blood sugar and insulin and cut cravings. You may start your day with a high protein breakfast and continue your day with other foods with a high composition of protein in every meal. Forget about the traditional starch and sugar combo breakfast. Go for nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, chicken or grass-fed meat.

6. Buy Foods Labeled ‘Unsweetened’

When you’re in a grocery store doing some shopping, buy foods labeled ‘no added sugar’ or ‘unsweetened’. Some manufacturers now produce unsweetened versions of some common foods and they’re easily found in most grocery stores. You can find unsweetened non-dairy milk like almond and soy, nut butters (those made with only nuts and salt), applesauce, oatmeal, and canned fruit easily.

7. Suss Out Sugary Restaurant Foods

Eating out is not always a healthy choice. Many types of cuisines we find delicious are in fact smothered in sauces or coatings with added sugar. Glazes, condiments, and even pasta sauces are often loaded with sugar. The crust of a pizza is also likely to pack hidden sugar.

So be aware of what you’re eating in restaurants. Avoid those foods with brown sugar, corn syrup, and all the other ways to say ‘sugar’. The best way is to cook at home so that you can have delicious healthy foods in a cheap way.

8. Have a Fruit-based Dessert

If you can’t resist your strong craving for dessert, go for a fruit-based dessert. Fruit contains fructose, which is a kind of natural sugar and gives you the similar taste of sweet. That way, at least you can enjoy the sweetness without doing too much harm to your body.

Instead of desserts like macaron and tiramisu, you can choose to have something like apple pie or blueberry cheese cake. But remember, it’s always better to say NO to dessert!

9. Get Enough Sleep

A good health is not only about diet but also every other aspect of your lifestyle. Insufficient sleep drives sugar and carb cravings by affecting your appetite hormones. Studies show that people who sleep for just two hours a day suffer from a rise in hunger hormones and a decrease in appetite-suppressants. Your body is simple. If you sleep less, you need more energy so you need to eat more. If you sleep less than 8 hours per day, get more sleep tonight!

Slash Sugar from Your Diet Now

These are all the ways to do a sugar detox effectively. But remember, none of these helps if you lack the determination. Start from the smallest thing to the biggest thing and do it step by step. One day you will find changes on your body!

Reference

[1]^Harvard School of Public Health: Added Sugar in the Diet

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