Watermelon is a fruit with a high water content, which helps keep the body hydrated, especially during summer. Watermelon: a delicious and healthy choiceWatermelon is one of the tastiest and healthiest fruits. It is rich in water and nutrients, low in calories and contains very little fat, making it an excellent choice for the diet-conscious. But the benefits of watermelon go beyond that. This fruit has diuretic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, so eating it regularly benefits the body. Daily benefits of eating watermelon: body hydration and diuretic effectWatermelon is one…
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What Happens to the Body After a Glass of Cola
When you drink a glass of cola, your body goes through a series of reactions influenced by its high sugar, caffeine, and acid content. Here’s a breakdown of what happens in the minutes and hours after you consume this popular beverage: First 10 Minutes: Sugar Rush Within the first 10 minutes, the high sugar content—about 9 to 12 teaspoons per serving—hits your bloodstream. Normally, such a sugar spike would trigger nausea, but the phosphoric acid in cola helps mask the overwhelming sweetness, allowing you to drink it comfortably. 20 Minutes:…
Read MoreExpert: Why you should never store your butter in the fridge door
An expert has shared the right way to organize your fridge, especially if you want your food and drinks to last longer. Most people keep their eggs, butter, and milk on the fridge door, but this is far from right. Eggs, butter, and milk should never be kept in the fridge; they must be stored at consistently cool temperatures. Most importantly, do not store butter in the so-called butter compartment. Once you hear the reason, you’ll never do it again. The fridge door is, in fact, the warmest part of…
Read MoreThe washing machine is full of bacteria: Eliminate them in no time with this trick
The washing machine is an indispensable appliance in most households. You collect your dirty laundry, put it in the machine, fill it with washing powder and fabric softener, close the door, and press start. Then, all you have to do is wait until the machine signals that the laundry is clean again and can either be hung up or put in the dryer. Many people probably don’t realize that all the bacteria in dirty laundry can accumulate in the washing machine. The machine must also be cleaned occasionally so the…
Read MoreUnplugging your appliances: How you can save money while on vacation
Going on vacation costs a lot of money. It’s good to know that a few simple steps can save you a lot of money while you’re on vacation. You yourself are on vacation, but everything continues as usual within your own four walls? That doesn’t have to be the case. Treat yourself and your home to a break, which will also benefit your wallet. Simply removing the fuse is probably the most radical solution. But this is not necessarily advisable, as there are appliances that you should never unplug. Here’s…
Read MoreTerror plans: Taylor Swift’s Vienna concerts canceled!
A bang after the large-scale operation in Lower Austria in which a 19-year-old was arrested on suspicion of terrorism. As the target of the attack would have been one of Taylor Swift’s concerts, the organizers decided to cancel all three megastar’s concerts on Wednesday evening. Dismantling was underway outside and inside the stadium.As the organizer, Barracuda Music, announced on Wednesday evening, the decision was made not to hold the concerts due to the terrorist threat. “Due to confirmation from government officials of a planned terrorist attack at the Ernst Happel…
Read MoreCorona numbers are rising rapidly in this vacation destination
The Covid variant KP.3.1.1 is wreaking havoc in one of the most popular vacation destinations. Almost 2,000 infected people are being treated in hospital. Summer, sun, sea, and the coronavirus: in Italy, where around 30 percent of Austrians are spending their summer vacation this year, coronavirus numbers are rising again. According to the National Ministry of Health, 17,006 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the last week of July alone.The daily newspaper La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno reports that this is an increase of around 24 percent compared to the previous…
Read MoreThe washing machine is full of bacteria: Eliminate them in no time with this trick
The washing machine is an indispensable appliance in most households. You collect your dirty laundry, put it in the machine, fill it with washing powder and fabric softener, close the door, and press start. Then, you can wait until the machine tells you that the laundry is clean again and can be hung up or put in the dryer.Many people probably don’t think all the bacteria in our dirty laundry can build up in the washing machine. The machine must also be cleaned occasionally so the bacteria don’t build up…
Read MoreWhy bananas are the ultimate fat killers
Bananas are often considered a fattening fruit, but they can actually help to reduce stubborn belly fat. When fat accumulates in the abdominal region over years, it works like an organ in its own right and produces hormones that trigger inflammatory processes. This abdominal fat can also lead to high blood pressure and digestive problems.Although eating large amounts of bananas can raise blood sugar levels and lead to weight gain due to the increased calorie intake, bananas eaten in moderation can help eliminate stubborn belly fat. How bananas help against…
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