BEAUTY DIET - Eat your way to beautiful skin, slather on nutrients to enjoy your real beauty

By Dwivedi Shruti and Paul Virginia (  Department of Foods & Nutrition, SHIATS, Allahabad.- 211007 )                                     

Even a small pimple panic us. For a smooth, wrinkle free skin, full hairs and healthy nails, we investigate quite a lot in creams, masks, peelings ad cures, without giving a second thought to the money we spend on the same. So why not let us give one chance to NUTRITIOUS FOOD  as well…..

True beauty comes from within. After all it is not the hair that needs nutrition from shampoos, but the cells that form the hair. Beauty can therefore be encouraged from within by supplying our body cells with nutrients that keep the connective tissue elastic, the skin protected and hair and nail strong.

The good news is that the food that happens to be good for our skin are also good for our overall health. Let us have a look on what they can do for our skin:-

Vitamin A : promotes proper repair and maintenances of skin, and deficiencies can result in a dry, flaky complexion.

Food sources- egg yolks, dairy products, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, parsley, apricots, peaches, mango and papayas.

Biotin (B vitamin) : forms the basis for skin, nail ad hair cells.

Food sources- Bananas, eggs, oatmeal and rice.

Vitamin C :  protects skin from sun damage, smoking and pollution with its antioxidant properties. Also play a role in collagen synthesis.

Food sources- Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit), strawberries, broccoli, tomatoes, bell peppers and leafy green vegetables.

Vitamin E : protects skin from damaging effects of free radical activity in body which cause damage to cells.

Food sources- Vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, olives, spinach, egg yolks and soybeans.

Selinium :   protects skin against sun damage by helping to minimize the damage caused by free radicals.

Food sources- Whole grains, garlics, egg, wheat germ, brown rice.

Zinc : can clear skin by controlling oil production.                        

Food sources-  pumpkin seeds, ginger, nuts , oats and eggs.

Also drink plenty, exercise, get sufficient sleep and avoid nicotin and alcohol.

               This smoothie makes a perfect breakfast!

 Beauty Blend
Try this smoothie for a big blast of complexion-friendly nutrients - vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, and omega-3 fats.

Serves 2

Ingredients:
- 2 cold oranges, peeled and cut into sections
- 1/2  chopped mango, chilled
- 1/2 cup sliced frozen (unsweetened) strawberries
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1/2 cup plain, nonfat yogurt, chilled
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Yields 2 1/4  cups

Nutrient Analysis (one serving)
Calories: 250 
Protein: 9 g
Carbohydrates: 48 g
Total fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Cholesterol:  0 mg
Sodium: 72 mg
Fiber:  9 g

Eat your way to beautiful skin, slather on nutrients to enjoy your real beauty and feel confident with your rejuvenating skin. What's your Beauty Diet Mantra Let us know in the comment below .

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Soft Drink hazard for health - Best Sanitizer

Article  by Shruti Dwivedi

That's right, the ubiquitous soft drinks that is endorsed by celebrities across the world and claims to be synonymous with happiness and moreover a habit for every age group is really a dangerous product.

The major consumption problem is one can of soft drink (350ml) contains equivalent of 10 teaspoons of liquid sugar, which is enough to fulfill our entire day's caloric requirement without adding any nutritional  value. A person who has a can of soft drink  a day adds an extra 14.5 pounds per year, just from calories. Another synonym for soft drinks can be acidic drinks, as it is the most acidic beverage we can buy with a ph of about 2.5,considering that battery acid has a ph of 1.Phosphoric acid present in them interferes with body's ability to absorb calcium, and interacting with stomach acid slowing the digestion and blocking nutrient absorption. As it creates an acidic environment in kidney tract it is also linked with kidney stones.

No one likes the possession of ugly smile and stumped teeth, so say ‘no' to soft drinks, as citric acid present in them makes as corrosive as battery acids. Aspartame most commonly used as sugar substitutes welcomes hundred different health problems including seizures, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors , diabetes and emotional disorder also increasing risk of metabolic syndrome, which causes belly fat, high blood sugar and raised cholesterol.


High sodium and caffeine content in it dehydrates body causing chronic dehydration. Sodium benzoate, a preservative in most of soft drinks may directly affect lungs as it increases amount of sodium in the body while reducing availability of potassium causing asthma as well as eczema. Appealing  color  of soft drinks are carcinogenic as it comes in part from 4-Methylimidazole a chemical that forms in production of caramel food coloring. Imagine what does that brown stuff really do to our insides??


Can't remember much of anything? It may be because of excessive sugar consumption which reduces production of brain chemical called BDNF. Also presence of BPA gender binding chemical is linked to heart diseases, cancer and birth defects.


On contrary, there are real practical uses of soft drinks, where buying soft drink really seems useful-

• Remove grease strain from fabric, just soak strain with coke.
• Remove caked rust on old rusty bolts.
• Blood comes out of cloths and fabric when soaked in soft drinks for a while
• Let the mess soak in some soft drink burnt pan will come out clean.
• Tea kettles can be hard to keep clean, fill with soft drink.
• To clean toilets, just pour soft drink around bowl.
• Gum sticks in hair can be removed by dipping section of hair in same.
• Soft drinks can completely dissolve a tooth.

If soft drinks are good for all these uses, imagine what it does to the stomach lining.


Why Buy Any Other Sanitizer When There Are Soft Drinks????


Written By - 
Shruti  Dwivedi , Department of Foods & Nutrition, Ethelind School of Home Science SHIATS, Allahabad.- 211007


Do you drink Soft Drink ? If so, how much? Let us know in the comment below .
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Touchit Theme for iPhone (iOS 8) : New Winterboard theme

Touchit is a smooth, relaxed and colorful theme that has been around for numerous iOS versions. iOS 8 winterboard theme with subtle tones to put your springboard at ease. Neutral colors and familiar icons allow this to be a theme unlike no other.

Screenshots :

What’s new in  Touchit  v-1.0

  - initial release.

Touchit  is available now as FREE download from Cydia on the Modmyi repository. Give it a try.

Lucidity Theme for iPhone ( iOS 8 ) : New Winterboard Theme

A beautiful custom icon set with drop shadows and a playful color scheme, Lucidity  gives your iPhone or iPod touch a breath of fresh air.

Lucidity  makes use of the long-shadow concept in flat design but the way the designer has designed the icons is just amazing. The colorful icons are typical eye-candy and it gels well with the entire OS.

Lucidity is developed by EverythingApplesPro

Feautures :

 Over 100 App Icons
 Setting Panel Icons

 9 Subtle Wallpapers

Screenshots :

What’s new in  Lucidity  v-1.0

  - initial release.

Lucidity is available now as $2.99 download from Cydia on the Macciti repository. Give it a try.

How to skip iTunes Radio songs unlimited times on iOS 8

Although iTunes Radio is one of the popular features in iOS, there are various restrictions imposed by Apple that might put you off. One of these is that you can only skip a maximum of 6 songs per hour for each station. If you ever wanted to get rid of this restriction, you might want to check out a jailbreak tweak known as Unlimited iTunes Radio Skipper 8.
The tweak gives you the freedom to skip as many songs as you wish without any restriction. So you’ll no longer be forced to hear to a song that you don’t like after you’ve surpassed the skip limit imposed by Apple.


Unlimited Itunes Radio Skips 8 is developed by AllTim3H4ckers


Features :
-enabled scrubbing through songs
-now you can skip 90% or the ads (not all)
-better itunes radio skips


What’s new in Unlimited Itunes Radio Skips 8  v-1.3
 -enabled scrubbing through songs
-now you can skip 90% or the ads (not all)
-better itunes radio skips

Download Unlimited Itunes Radio Skips 8  available in Cydia via the BigBoss Repo for Free and its supports iOS 8.

Zen8 Theme for iPhone (iOS 8) : Best Winterboard theme

iOS 8 winterboard theme with subtle tones to put your springboard at ease. Neutral colors and familiar icons allow this to be a theme unlike no other.This is the base theme, included is all icons and settings icons, for other packages pertaining to this theme, search Zen8. You will find iconOmatics, GroovyLocks, iWidgets, and more.


Zen8 is designed by JunesiPhone


Features :

 - Over 200 icons (with more on the way)
 - IconOmatic Theme
 - GroovyLock 
 - Cydia/Safari UI

 - Over 200 Icons

 - Zeppelin Icons

- Settings Icons

- iWidgets 

 Screenshots :

What’s new in  Zen8 v-1.0

  - initial release.

 Zen8 is available now as $2.99 download from Cydia on the Macciti repository. Give it a try.

Review : It is not Memento, it is not The Dark Knight, it is not Inception. It is Interstellar.

Plot :

 In the near future Earth has been devastated by drought and famine, causing a scarcity in food and extreme changes in climate. When humanity is facing extinction, a mysterious rip in the space-time continuum is discovered, giving mankind the opportunity to widen their lifespan. A group of explorers must travel beyond our solar system in search of a planet that can sustain life. The crew of the Endurance are required to think bigger and go further than any human in history as they embark on an interstellar voyage, into the unknown. Coop, the pilot of the Endurance, must decide between seeing his children again and the future of the human race.

Cast :

  Matthew Mcconaughey :

     Matthew Mcconaughey's acting is good, but nothing stellar, especially coming off the best acting role of his career. He plays the character like it should be played, but Nolan's characters never being truly drawn out or rounded does not help him any.

 Anne Hathaway :

     Anne Hathaway gave a stunning emotional performance as the flawed Bland.

 Jessica Chastain

    Jessica Chastain has a few strong moments as well.Jessica gave the best performances without a doubt. There is a scene regarding her character breaking down which will definitely make your eyes water. 

The supporting cast all do justice to the movie too

Direction :

 Mr. Nolan. Don't just look at Nolan, but look at his films. Some say Inception would be his masterpiece, while others would say it's The Dark Knight, or Memento. But honestly, every single film Christopher Nolan has directed is a masterpiece not of its genre, but of Nolan. Following is his quiet masterpiece, not the film that put Mr. Nolan on the map as a phenomenal director, but one people visited or revisited after becoming accustomed to Nolan, after seeing Memento, what could be called his breakout masterpiece. Then, right after, he directed the remake of the Norwegian thriller, Insomnia. This, too, could be considered a masterpiece, even if a remake. Then, we were given his take on the Batman universe, starting with Batman Begins, the origin masterpiece. Then, there's The Prestige, adapted from the novel of the same name, which can be called his dark masterpiece. The Dark Knight, his bold masterpiece; Inception, his complex masterpiece, and The Dark Knight Rises, his flawed masterpiece. Now, we have Interstellar, his emotional or personal masterpiece..

The script of the film is very well combined the history of space exploration and the relationship between Cooper and Murph. The story is complex and complicated, is based on real scientific theories by Kip Thorne, and indeed contains a reference to the "Space Odyssey" and other sci-fi pictures. This story about true love, about loyalty, forgiveness, fraud, hard decisions, and much more. And it is designed so that leaves a lot of room for the imagination of the viewer. It's also possible to notice some structure allusion to another Nolan's work - Inception. The story and visuals are combined just perfectly in Interstellar.

Music :

 Interstellar is itself a crescendo, increasing sensitivity and creativity. I use the term deliberately because it goes crescendo with the soundtrack by Hans Zimmer, which is one of the most beautiful music ever scored for a sci-fi movie. We are witnessing a perfect musical arrangement, a total symbiosis, a bit like the music of Gravity which had understood very well how to match the image and the rhythm of a sequence to its own musicality. Zimmer's crescendos are giving a new powerful breath to every new scene, whether it is in visually powerful & intense moments or in more intimate moments; it intrudes into our momentary feelings and sensations, and manages to extend them, sometimes almost to choking, before resting on the balance of the film frame along with our mind spell-bounded. 

Verdict : 4.5 /5 

Conclusion :

  

 Overall, I think that this movie should be seen in theaters on the big screen if you have the chance. It was a true experience. Be sure to be attentive and to clear your bladder first though. It will make you think. At times it might make you check your watch, but please endure and you will be treated to one of the most intriguing films of all time. Even if you think you didn't like the film, there is no doubt that you will be thinking about the contents of the plot and beauty of the visuals long after the credits roll

iOS 8.1.1 kills Pangu untethered jailbreak

Apple releases iOS 8.1.1 to developers several hours ago, and the Pangu Team officialy announced the bad news, that the iOS update killed the jailbreak on the new version.

NOTE: THIS MEANS, YOU HAVE 1-2 WEEK OR LESS, TO JAILBREAK YOUR IDEVICE, ON IOS 8.1!

The Weibo message translation, courtesy of Reddit user illusiomist:

Apple has released iOS 8.1.1 beta to developers. After our tests, it has patched the jailbreak exploit. Anyone who wish to jailbreak, please seize the chance to upgrade to iOS 8.1 and do so before Apple officially releases iOS 8.1.1.

So what does it mean for jailbreakers?

It means that devices running iOS 8.1.1 won’t be able to run the jailbreak in its current state. We can always hope the Pangu Team has other tricks up its sleeves and may come with other ways to jailbreak iOS 8.1.1, but the message posted on Weibo by Daniel_K4 doesn’t seem to let any of that hope shine between the words.

If you’re already running iOS 8.1, and you’re already jailbroken, then it seems that your best bet is to enjoy what you have now and make sure you do not update to iOS 8.1.1 once it is released.

If you aren’t running iOS 8.1 yet, then this might be your last chance to update now and jailbreak using the latest version of Pangu.

We still recommend you proceed with caution. We will of course keep you updated of any new development.

How to bypass iOS 8.1 Lockscreen & access photos – IPHONE, IPAD & IPOD TOUCH

A new lock screen bypass has been discovered in iOS 8 that allows anyone to certain action with the help of siri . The shocking part about this bypass is that it can be done in under five seconds. This isn’t the first time that lock screen security on iOS has been compromised, but this does require very specific conditions in place in order to work. It’s a silly game Apple plays, how can there be so many bypass methods in iOS to date? iOS 3.1.3 was the very first iOS to have its own passcode lock bypass, then 6.1, 6.1.2, 6.1.3, 7.0.1, 7.0.2, 2 on 7.1.1, 8.0 & 2 on 8.0.2.

In this latest iOS 8.1 Bypass, the iPhone 6 Plus, 6, 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 1, iPad Mini 3, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini, iPad 4, iPad 3, iPad 2 & iPod Touch 5th Generation are affected. iOS 8 as a whole is affected, iOS 8.1, iOS 8.0.2 and iOS 8.0 all have this bug.

What this iOS 8.1 Bypass accomplishes is unrestricted access to all of the photos on the device including the iCloud photo library which is shared between devices. Meaning you could use this iOS 8.1 Bypass to access photos from a completely different device that is linked to the iPhone you are performing this iOS 8.1 bypass on. Performing this iOS 8.1 bypass is very simple but depending on your device it could take anywhere from 0 seconds to 3 minutes to complete. It is very simple to recreate though and doesn’t require any insane steps.

Step 1. To do this open up the camera application from the lockscreen and then video recording option.

Step 2. Simultaneously select either the “Volume Up” or “Volume Down” button while pressing the “Camera Roll” cube. If you do it correctly, the camera roll will come up and you’ll be greeted with a blank white page or any pictures you may have taken from the locked device.

Step 3. Go back to the camera application and you’ll notice that it is still recording. Now simply hold the home button to activate Siri and Facetime anybody in the contacts.

Step 4. Depending on your device, some of you may instantly get the screen we need or some like me will get stuck on facetime calling for 3 minutes. Just bring up the control center and enable airplane mode after you hear that the call connects. After 3 minutes you will be greeted with a screen that says Facetime is unavailable.

Step 5. Press the green reply button and then the camera icon. Boom, you’re in!

How to prevent this : 

Hard to believe that this is still available in iOS 8.1 but you can easily protect yourselves by disabling Siri from the lockscreen to prevent this iOS 8.1 Bypass.

iOS 8 Bypass Source Here.

Top 10 FREE iOS 8 Tweaks – iOS 8 Compatible

So you’ve jailbroken your device, now what? There are an incredible amount of tweaks you can install, here are 10 more really great iOS 8 tweaks that happen to also be free. These not only spruce up the look of iOS 8 on your device, they also improve functionality and introduce new cleaver features not found in iOS 8. These all work great and I have not experience any instability when running them on my iPhone 6. I would recommend you be updated on the latest iOS 8.1 firmware to run these iOS 8 tweaks.

Of course, you will need to be jailbroken and you can jailbreak iOS 8 using the latest version of Pangu here.

So here’s the list. 

1 .CCSetting : CCsetting is well known tweak for iOS 7 And Now it is updated to work on iOS 8 . It add several More toggles to your Control Center.


2. SaveGram : Save posts from Instagram. Adds a simple "Save" option when selecting a post. After tapping Save, you'll find the picture or video you chose in your Camera Roll. Currently guaranteed to support Instagram 5.0.8-6.0.1

Fully compatible with all iOS 8 devices.


3. Mobius. Ripped straight from Android, this is an iOS 8 tweaks that allows you to swipe infinitely between pages. Mobius needs the following source to be installed: “repo.tylercasson.com”

4. Live Battery Indicator iOS 7. Very similar to the iOS 8 Tweaks “Alkaline”. Many different choices to alter your stock iOS 8 battery indicator.

5. Cylinder. A really cool iOS 8 Tweaks, allows you to change the swipe animation on your iPhone. Many more choices to choose from than the similar iOS 8 tweak known as “Barrel”

6. ClassicDock : With ClassicDock, you can bring back the iOS 6 dock in iOS 7! Install and never look at that iOS 7 dock again!<br>

7. BytaFont 2. Change system font. Huge selection of fonts.

8. Flurry. Changes the look and transparency of the notifications center, command center and many other areas of iOS 8.

9. UntetheredHeySiri. This tweak basically allows you to use the new iOS 8 functionality of summoning siri when connected to a power source without needing to press the home button just be saying “Hey Siri” while note being plugged into a power source. Say you are driving and don’t need to be distracted, very useful.

10. Power Tap. When you hold the power button and get the drop down menu to shut down your device, you can now tap the power icon and use new functionality. One tap is to reboot your device, two is to respring. Very useful tweak to have if you will be installing many iOS 8 tweaks or applications as not many of them are updated to support iOS 8 and need to be resprung for any change to take effect.

Well, that’s it those were my top 10 more iOS 8 tweaks that are free, enjoy them!

Gionee launched Marathon M3 with quad core & 5000 mAh battery priced at Rs 13,999

Gionee’s latest smartphone from M series is now listed on online retailer eBay for Rs. 13999 only. It is also listed on official Gionee website. This smartphone is the successor of Gionee M2. Gionee Marathon M3 is paked with 5000 mAh battery as compared to 4200 mAh battery in Gionee M2. Marathon word was added in the name just because it guarantees a great battery life.

Gionee Marathon M3 specifications

• Dual SIM with Dual Standby
• 5-inch (1280 × 720 pixels) HD display
• 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor
• Mali 400 GPU
• Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB Internal memory, expandable memory up to 128GB with micro SD
• 8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
• 2MP front-facing camera
• 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
• 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
• 5000 mAh battery with up to 32 days standby time
• Dimensions: 144.5×71.45×10.4 

If we talk about hardware specifications, The Gionee Marathon M3 (better than the Gionee M2) is a quad band smartphone with 3G support. It is 10.4mm thick and weight without the battery is about 180 grams. This dual SIM handset is powered by 1.3GHz quad core processor (cortex A7) MediaTek MT6582 coupled with Mali 400 MP2 GPU. Handset runs KitKat 4.4.2 with Amigo UI over a 5 inch OGS IPS screen with 1280 x 720 pixels resolution.

There is 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage and micro SD card slot that can house external cards of up to 128GB. The M3 comes with dual cameras an 8MP auto focus on the rear and 2MP on the front. Key features are 3G, 2G, Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0.

There is accelerometer, proximity, light and magnetic sensor. Now coming to the battery – it is a massive one with a 5000 mAh capacity. As per the company the talk time is about 30 hours on 3G and about 50 hours on 2G networks. Standby time is about 32 days.

The Gionee Marathon M3 is now available on ebay.in for Rs. 13,999. Better wait for the official price update on the Gionee website.

Apple releases iOS 8.1.1 beta to developers ( Stability, Health app Tweaks & some improvements)

Following the release of the first Yosemite 10.10.1 beta, Apple is rolling out the iOS 8.1.1 beta to developers. The update features a host of bug fixes as well as stability and performance improvements for older devices like the iPad 2 and the iPhone 4s.There have also been minor tweaks to the Health App.

The update comes two weeks after the launch of iOS 8.1, which introduced Apple Pay support, SMS forwarding to Yosemite, iCloud Photo Library Beta and more.The 8.1.1 beta, classified a build 12B432, is now available for download from the iOS developer center.

Folks who are jailbroken may want to hold off from updating, until it’s clear that this won’t hamper the Pangu Untether in anyway. Otherwise, feel free to check it out, although you’ll likely disappointed—we’re not expecting much more than bug fixes here.