We love this dessert. It is perfect for a little afternoon snack or for a special occasion. It is rich, sweet and healthy.

Sure, really healthy! Ice cream is made from milk and has protein, vitamins, minerals and fiber. It gives you an energy boost. It is the perfect pick-me-up when you are studying and cools you off in the summer heat.

Ice cream is our favorite summer food. And while it is healthy, it should be eaten in moderation. If not, like anything, it can go from being healthy to being unhealthy.

And don’t worry if you can’t eat dairy or sugar. There are ice creams for everyone. Sorbet does not have milk or dairy in it, and there are special ice creams at the ice cream shop that come without sugar. So there is no reason not to eat ice cream!

In winter you can also eat ice cream, but it is not as popular as in the summer, for sure. In the winter try a scoop of vanilla with a cup of hot chocolate or ice cream over a hot brownie.

There are only a couple of games left and the World Cup will come to an end. Today we are going to tell you about an important piece of news from the World Cup, the vuvuzelas.

Maybe you know what they are? If not, a vuvuzela is a sort of trumpet that has been responsible for irritating millions of people at the World Cup.

This sort of noise maker is popular and common in South Africa and is always used in soccer or football games. While South Africans are used to the sound, other teams and visitors were not used to the loud noise the  vuvuzelas made.

It is ok to use a noise maker like this to cheer on you team. However, the vuvuzelas annoyed almost everyone, including players, and thisis what caused some problems.

The noise created by thousands of vuvuzelas was overwhelming. In fact, the noise that the vuvuzelas became noise pollution. Not just cars and traffic cause pollution, pollution can also come in an audio form.

Besides bothering people, many videos and even CDs have been made using vuvuzelas as the main musical instrument. Some of them are really funny. If you just can’t get enough vuvuzela, you could always buy the CD pictured above!

• 1 pound uncooked pasta
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat – cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 lemons, wedged, for garnish

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 4 ripe tomato slices
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 4 slices bread, lightly toasted

Perogies!

•No touching knives or the stove
•Do not touch any appliances without adult supervision.
•Always wash your hands before handling food.

These plump dumplings, stuffed with savory fillings like bacon and sauerkraut or cheese and potatoes, are an Eastern European-inspired tradition that is warmly welcome at any holiday table.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. To Make Dough: In a medium bowl combine the flour, salt, egg and water. Mix all together to form dough; cover bowl and set aside.
2. To Make Potato Filling: Place potatoes in a large pot. Add water to cover, bring to a boil, and boil for 25 to 35 minutes or until tender. Remove potatoes from water and mash. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and stir into mashed potatoes. Stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper.
3. To Make Sauerkraut Filling: Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and place in a medium bowl. Stir in sauerkraut, then sour cream. Mix well.
4. Roll reserved dough out on a floured surface. Cut circles out of dough, using a small round container. Place a spoonful of potato or sauerkraut filling in the center of each circle and fold over, pinching edges together to seal. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; drop perogies in boiling water and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they float.

Preparation Time: 45 min.
Cooking Time: 5 min.
Ready In: 50 min.
Servings: 16

Who doesn’t like chocolate? We all love it, but we know how the saying goes, it makes you fat and causes acne…

However, chocolate is also a healthy food. Some German researchers have discovered that eating chocolate regularly reduces stress levels and minimizes heart disease.

Chocolate is also good for getting our brains working, because it has sugar and small amounts of caffeine. Chocolate also calms us down and makes us happy, because it stimulates the part of the brain that produces the sensation of happiness. This is part of the reason people love chocolate – because it makes us feel relaxed and makes us enjoy life and forget its problems.

Some studies even say that eating chocolate helps us to keep our weight down.

That said, it is not a good idea to eat chocolate all day long. One small square is enough and the more pure it is, the better.

Chocolates with more the 60% cacao are the best and are less likely to have added fats.  White chocolate or chocolate with almonds are not good ones to eat on a daily basis. These sorts of chocolates aren’t very natural and don’t have much cacao, the ingredient that makes chocolate healthy.

Laughing is one of the actions that makes us feel the best and healthiest. Who doesn’t love to laugh and laugh until you cry?

However, laughing is also something a bit weird, and scientist have tried to find out why we do it.

What they have found is that laughing improves the immune system and also lowers stress levels. But why do we laugh? We laugh to feel socially connected.

When we are in a group and we laugh, we share a moment with the rest of the group. It is then that we feel integrated and like we are part of something.

We babies laugh, this smile and giggle strengthens the bond between parent and child, and promotes a positive relationship.

So, though a laugh seems like something without importance and very common, it is actually one of the ways humanity connects, plus, it picks us up when we are in a bad mood.

Your hair can become damaged by external forces such as the hairdryer, hard brushes, and too much washing…but, if you follow some easy steps, your hair can be looking good again in no time.

How often you wash your hair depends on if your hair is oily or dry normally. Oily hair gets dirtier faster than dry hair. You need to take a look at what kind of hair you have and wash it accordingly.

Use the right shampoo. At the store there are many shampoos and conditioners. You can find shampoos for dry, oily, straight and curly hair and even hair with dandruff…. choose the shampoo that meets your needs and if it works for you don’t change it. If you change shampoo all the time it won’t work as well.

Conditioner. This is an important product and many times we forget to use it. It will leave your hair healthy and soft. After washing your hair, apply the conditioner and let it sit for a couple minutes. Then wash it out with lots of water.

Brushing you hair. When your hair is wet it is fragile. So it is best not to brush your hair aggressively when it is wet. Instead, use a comb, pick or brush to detangle your hair and start brushing the ends first then go up to the roots as you go.

Drying your hair. You can let your hair air dry or dry it with the hair dryer. The hair dryer is the worst and really damages your hair. There are some hair dryers that use cold air to dry with, and these are better than those which use hot air.

Many people fear public speaking whether it is in school, at the university or even in the future at work. This situation creates unnecessary and irrational fear.

Fear only serves us to avoid immediate danger and help us to flee when we need to.  In the past, our ancestors needed to feel fear to stay alive. They would hear a noise in the dark at night and run to avoid a lion or another wild animal.

But in current times, extreme fear, for the most part is misused. What will happen if you misspeak while giving  a presentation? Will the audience attack you? No. And we know this but we still get nervous when we have to present something in public and we start to sweat and get butterflies in our stomachs.

How to get over a fear of public speaking? Remember that you are not actually in a dangerous situation. Also, keep in mind that fear is what may trip you up when speaking in the first place. If you are sure of yourself, you will not stutter nor will your hands shake. Remember, fear is your enemy!

You can avoid all this by being very prepared for your presentation. You could even practice your speech a few times in front of friends or family to get used to hearing yourself speak out-loud.

When it is time to get on stage and speak, take a deep breath and remember, that all the people who are watching you have been in your shoes and that they have been nervous before about public speaking as well.