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Evolution Of The Coca-Cola

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https://www.coca-colacompany.com/ Cola-Cola has always been, and always will be, my soft drink of choice. As far back as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by the incredibly renowned Coca-Cola label. I love everything from its design to its astounding global visibility. Throughout the years, Coca-Cola has come up with countless brilliant advertisements that showcase  the drink’s ability to bring people together  and to  give them a sense of harmony . However, this would not be possible without the Coke bottle, the one thing that has propelled the brand to international fame throughout the past century. But how many people can actually say they’re familiar with the history of the iconic bottle and, respectively, its brand? The evolution of the Coke bottle is simply amazing; it has taken many forms and been colored many shades, and continues to be perhaps  the  most well-known commercial product man has created. Below, we identify some o...

Healthy Eating For Men

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Reviewed by Esther Ellis, MS, RDN, LDN Published June 3, 2019 Reviewed March 2020 Food is more than just fuel. Your diet can help fight disease and keep you feeling younger. Eating Right At least 2 cups of fruits and 2½ cups of vegetables each day for vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemicals. Whole grains. Eat at least half of all grains as whole grains each day. Replace refined grains with whole-grain bread, cereal, pasta, brown rice or oats. At least 38 grams of fiber per day for younger men; 30 grams of fiber per day for men older than 50. At least two to three servings of fish per week. Unsaturated fats such as oils, nuts and oil-based salad dressings in place of saturated fats such as full-fat dairy foods, butter and high-fat sweets. 3,400 milligrams a day of potassium from fruits, vegetables, fish and dairy. Energy Foods More than Meat A healthy diet for men includes: Since men have more muscle and typically are bigger than women, t...

Beginner’s Guide to Weight Training

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by  Men's Fitness Editors We get it: Showing up to the gym for the first time can be a little bit discouraging. There’s a bunch of dudes looking like vintage Lou Ferrigno, hauling around more weight than you’ve ever imagined, and all you can think about is how far you have to go before you’ll get anywhere close to that jacked. But here’s the truth, dude: Even if you’re a beginner, the simple fact that you’re in the gym in the first place probably means you had to shift a few things around in your life to make time for the commitment. You’re now on the road to stronger bones, bigger muscles and increased strength. That said, if you’re lifting weights improperly or too often, you can end up getting hurt. To  avoid injury , you’ve got to make sure proper form and the correct volume are essential. Don’t worry though, we’re here to guide through perfect technique, efficient programming, and a clean diet in the quest to reaching all of your fitness goals. Befo...

Stay Emotionally Healthy During the Coronavirus Outbreak

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Jamie D. Aten Ph.D The  World Health Organization  has coached us about how to avoid contracting and spreading the coronavirus to stay physically healthy. But what about attending to our mental health in the midst of the current outbreak? How do we stay emotionally healthy when many around us are fearful?  Here are some strategies that I’ve been using that may help you, too. Pay  Attention  to Your Body and Your Emotions It’s natural to experience stress and anxiety in the face of a threat we cannot control. Because every person reacts differently, notice what your body and emotions are telling you: Listen to your emotions, noticing any anxiety, sadness,  anger , or detachment. Listen to your body, noticing any change in  appetite , new aches and pains, or feeling particularly hot or cool. When you notice troubling symptoms, pause to care for your body and mind. If you become unable to manage or function well, seek the assistance of...

Lazy Poor or Entitled Rich

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Veronika Tait Ph.D. With billionaire Democratic candidate Mike Bloomberg recently qualifying to participate in the Democratic presidential primary debate, many people have had questions about wealth. After hearing criticism against Bloomberg on the debate stage, my friends on one side of the political aisle asked,  Is it moral to be a billionaire?  Friends on the other side of the aisle asked,  Is it okay for people to be rich in America? Is it okay to work hard and make money and excel? Republicans and Democrats explain wealth in different ways. In a survey by  Pew Research Center , participants were asked why a person is rich. The majority of Republicans said a person is rich because they worked harder, whereas most Democrats said that it was because they had advantages in life. On why a person is poor, most Republicans attributed it to a lack of effort, whereas the overwhelming majority of Democrats s...