57 maps that will challenge what you thought you knew about the world

THERE’S SO MUCH MORE to the world than we can usually glean from a map of a place. Sure, you’ve got the political and topographical maps we’re all familiar with, and from those we can see the boundaries we’ve created and those that were naturally imposed…but what about burning questions like, “How does my country rate on the global attractiveness scale,” or “Where are all the redheads of the world hiding?” Thanks to the wealth of data floating around for free use on the internet, with these maps we visual learners can finally get a better sense of the global scheme of things, and perhaps find answers to several questions we never even thought of asking.

nutrition basics Simply click a nutrient below to get started. Each section features information pertaining to that specific nutrient and its affect on health and exercise performance. Your body is complex and remarkable! The complexity of the human body is almost beyond comprehension. do you know your nutrients? But as remarkable as your body is, there’s no way it could function without the six essential nutrients from the world of nutrition: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Regulate metabolic processesProvide energyBuild and repair tissues Click the icons above to take a look at each of the nutrients individually, to get a better understanding of what they do, how much you need, and where you can get them. carbohydrates Some say carbohydrates are the foundation of a healthy eating plan, while others think they contribute greatly to the obesity epidemic and many chronic diseases. So who are you to believe? do you know your sources of carbohydrates? other sources protein fats water

Nutrients your body needs The molecular building blocks that make up your food They provide both the energy that fuels your life, and the raw materials from which your physical body is made Nutrients from healthy food: the key to ideal health. They're the chemical compounds in your food that power all your physical and mental activities. They feed the growth and repair of your cells and energize the operation and maintenance of your bodily systems and processes. Your body digests, absorbs and assimilates them for use as fuel or as building blocks for the growth, maintenance and replacement of cells. With healthy nutrition you feel great and look your best, with glowing hair, clear skin and healthy nails. Nutrients feed your brain, keeping your intellect functioning at its best. This boosts the performance of your thinking, judgement and memory, and helps improve your psychological and emotional life. Nutrients make your muscles and build your bones. You need nutrients to tone your muscles and strengthen your bones. Top Top

Six Basic Nutrients Required for Good Health 1. Carbohydrates Carbohydrates can be grouped into two categories: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are sugars whereas complex carbohydrates consist of starch and dietary fibre. Carbohydrate provides about 4 kcal (kcal = kilocalories = Calories) per gram (except for fibre) and is the energy that is used first to fuel muscles and the brain. 2. Protein from food is broken down into amino acids by the digestive system. 3. The fat in food includes a mixture of saturated and unsaturated fat. 4. Vitamins help to regulate chemical reactions in the body. 5. Minerals are components of foods that are involved in many body functions. 6. Water is a vital nutrient for good health. Next Previous Return to menu

The Best 10 Motivational Videos For 2013 Once in a while a video comes along that is powerful enough to transcend language barriers and speak directly to our soul. That’s why today I’ve decided to do a list with the motivational videos that had great impact on me and have served me as a motivational source almost on a daily basis. Dream – Mateusz M Key Quote: Most people they raise a family, they earn a living and then they die. They stop growing, they stop working on themselves, they stop stretching, they stop pushing themselves. If today were the last day of my life – by Steve Jobs Key Quote: Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. Be Phenomenal – MotivationGrid Remember Me – Devinsupertramp Vision – Mateusz M Key Quote: We have to see ourselves there long before it happened. How Bad Do You Want It – Eric Thomas Key Quote: When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe then you’ll be successful. The Greatest Speech Ever Made – Charlie Chaplin

Lakeside Studio by Mark Dziewulski Architect, California House overlooking the American River The house is a combination of flexible living space, art studio and gallery. It provides a tranquil and sheltered environment from which to enjoy a rich natural landscape. The relationship between the natural environment and the house is central to the design. The sculptural form curves to take advantage of spectacular river views. Uninterrupted glass walls open the room up to the landscape and the boundaries between exterior and interior are blurred. Tags: architecture, California, Lakeside Studio, Mark Dziewulski, residential

WaiDiet The Wai Diet is about eating raw, natural, easy to digest foods, excluding all cooked foods and foods that naturally contain high levels of anti-nutrients or (plant-)hormones. We will show that the Wai diet abundantly supplies all required nutrients, and that one doesn't need other, so called 'healthy foods' containing compounds that need to compensate for the ill effects of a normal diet. We will supply guidance as to how adapt to this diet, how to take in exactly the right amounts of energy, and how to optimally appreciate it. 1. An introduction to the reasoning behind the Wai Diet: Wai Intro: An Optimal Diet? 2. 3. 4.