Want to prevent silverfish from invading your house? Do so with these tips prevent silverfish house

And you definitely have to do this if you already have them at home

Silverfish are uninvited guests in many households. These slippery creatures move at lightning speed, and they are very difficult to get rid of once they invade.
Preventing the silverfish from moving into your home is easier than treating once they’ve entered.
Allergy

Silverfish can cause an allergic reaction with symptoms that are similar to asthma. Think of stuffiness, watery eyes and a runny nose. They are also carriers of bacteria. All sorts of bacteria are attached to the legs of silverfish and paperfish, and you obviously don’t want that in your house.
Silverfish

Silverfish love a moist environment and penetrate your house through cracks and holes. They often hide in the walls of your house, between them and the insulation. It is nice, warm and humid there. Because silverfish thrive best in a humid climate, do everything you can to avoid moisture in the house. Read on the following page how you can best prevent them.

Meeting place

You may often find silverfish on the floor of your bathroom because it is nice and humid there. You may also find them in the bathtub. The critters can’t walk well on slippery surfaces, so when they try to climb into or out of the bathtub they often slide down.

Prevention is better than a cure, so it is best to ensure that you do not create a pleasant environment for these dirty insects. They like to live under our laminate and parquet floors and only come out at night.

Do this to prevent silverfish: 

Make sure you avoid moisture as much as possible by ventilating damp rooms and letting clothes dry well before putting them away. If you have a very damp house, use a moisture regulator.

Make sure you keep the temperature around 22 degrees. Silverfish are fond of warm places.
 
Discard old paper, and do not leave it exposed for too long. If you do not want to throw it away, store it in sealed containers.
 
Store potatoes and fruit well, too. These two things are extremely attractive to these fish.

Potato

Has the damage already happened? Then try the following trick: halve a potato and put it in an open plastic bag. Silverfish are fond of starch, so they will flock here in droves. If you have caught a few bugs, close the plastic bag and throw it away.
 
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Simple test to find the purity of turmeric !

Turmeric is such a common and powerful ingredient with so many medicinal properties, that we use it blindly thinking that all that is sold with good brand names should be pure, wish it was so ! Very often scrupulous traders, adulterate most of the products to earn that extra money at the cost of our health. So, for at least now, to test the purity of turmeric, few simple tests will tell you and it can be done by you in your own kitchen !

Turmeric often tends to have unwanted additives such as chalk powder or starch or sawdust and sometimes, it is made to look appealing with the help of synthetic colors. Adulteration in spices is a common situation in many countries and therefore, it pays to ensure that the turmeric you buy and eat is free from Metanil yellow or lead chromate which are some of the toxic chemicals.
Simple tricks that can help you check- 

Chalk powder: You can take a pinch of turmeric powder in a glass flask and add a few drops of water to it. Now add a few drops of hydrochloric acid, and if you see it to give off bubbles, it is indicative of the presence of yellow soap powder or chalk powder or both.   

Metanil yellow: A few drops of hydrochloric acid in a pinch of turmeric will also help you understand whether it has Metanil yellow. Add some water and shake the mixture as vigorously as you can. If you see the mixture to turn pink, then rest assured that it contains this unwanted additive. 

Adulterated turmeric root: Sometimes, we need turmeric root instead of the powder, and you will be surprised to know that it may also be coated with some unwanted substance. To test for it, you will have to place turmeric root on a piece of paper and pour some water on it. If you see it leaving color, it can be impure and polished to give the desired look. 

Simple water test: This is one of the easiest ways to find out if there is any adulteration. You will have to take some warm water in a glass and pour in little quantity of turmeric on the surface. Do not stir or mix it and leave it for around 20 to 30 minutes. If all the turmeric powder settles at the bottom of the glass and the water is crystal clear, then the turmeric is pure. If you find the water to turn cloudy, then change to another brand with the hope that it is pure, again test it !

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3 Simple tests to find out how safe is the milk you consume

Test 1
put a drop of milk on a slanting surface- pure milk slows slowly with a white trail, while adulterated milk with water flows faster without a mark

Test 2
detergents in milk
in 2 bottles pour pure and adulterated milk and equal amount of water, close the bottles and shake both vigorously for some time, then pour in 2  glasses- pure milk forms a thin layer of foam, while adulterated with detergent forms dense lather.

Test 3
Starch in milk
take some boiled milk with equal amount of water in 2 glasses, add a few drops of tincture of iodine in both, if the milk is pure, colour doesn't change, even when you stir it, but the adulterated one turns blue indicating the presence of starch !

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The Importance of the Glycemic Index

You might have heard the words “glycemic index” being thrown around, but wasn’t sure what the whole thing was about. The glycemic index (GI) is a number that is associated with different foods and shows what their effect on the glucose levels in the blood (also known as “blood sugar”). The number represents the total rise in glucose level after eating that food.

How the GI is determined: The level of “sweetness” of a food doesn’t necessarily make it low/high glycemic - Foods with simple carbohydrates break down faster in the stomach, releasing glucose into the blood more rapidly and therefor have a higher GI value. Foods with complex carbohydrates, which break down slower, will have a lower GI value. Other factors that affect GI levels: Dietary fiber, fat, protein, vinegar and amylose starch will lower the GI levels in food. Research shows that consuming a small amount of alcohol shortly before a meal will reduce the GI level of the meal by 15%. GI classification:

Classification GI range Examples Low GI 55 or less beans (white, black, pink, kidney, lentil, soy, almond, peanut, walnut, chickpea); small seeds (sunflower, flax, pumpkin, poppy, sesame); most whole intact grains (durum/spelt/kamut wheat, millet, oat, rye, rice, barley); most vegetables, most sweet fruits (peaches, strawberries, mangos); fructose; mushrooms; chilis Medium GI 56-69 not intact whole wheat or enriched wheat, pita bread, basmati rice, unpeeled boiled potato, grape juice, raisins, prunes, pumpernickel bread, cranberry juice, regular ice cream, sucrose, banana High GI 70 or higher white bread (only wheat endosperm), most white rice (only rice endosperm), corn flakes, extruded breakfast cereals, glucose, maltose, maltodextrins, potato, pretzels, bagels Source: Wikipedia.org

Why do we need to know the GI of food? Diabetics need to know what their glucose levels are, as changes in these levels can have serious effects on their physical and mental state and may even be detrimental to their health. Non-diabetics can use the GI to better regulate their energy levels and improve results when working out. Some people with a thyroid condition need to control their blood glucose levels in order to lose or maintain weight. High glycemic foods break down fast, providing a quick energy boost, especially after a workout. Low glycemic foods take more time to break down, making them a great fuel before a workout, as they release energy into the body steadily. These factors can help you prevent hypoglycemia symptoms. A 1999 research discovered that people who follow a low GI diet over a prolonged period of time reduce the risk of developing coronary heart disease, type 2 diabetes and even age-related muscular degeneration. Things to be aware of: The GI index is not perfect – there are many foods that are low-glycemic which are unhealthy (Chocolate cake – GI 31, ice cream – GI 37) and ones that are high-glycemic that are good for you (Potato/rice – 100 GI). Remember to practice moderation.

The amount of carbohydrates in food can have more of an impact than GI on the glucose levels in your blood. Losing weight and consuming less carbs will also lower blood glucose levels.

The Rise of Blood Sugar Levels After a Meal Source: Wikipedia.org

The Harvard Medical School recently published a glycemic index of common foods: FOOD GI (glucose = 100) Serving size (grams) Glycemic load per serving BAKERY PRODUCTS AND BREADS       Banana cake, made with sugar 47 60 14 Banana cake, made without sugar 55 60 12 Sponge cake, plain 46 63 17 Vanilla cake made from packet mix with vanilla frosting (Betty Crocker) 42 111 24 Apple, made with sugar 44 60 13 Apple, made without sugar 48 60 9 Waffles, Aunt Jemima (Quaker Oats) 76 35 10 Bagel, white, frozen 72 70 25 Baguette, white, plain 95 30 15 Coarse barley bread, 75-80% kernels 34 30 7 Hamburger bun 61 30 9 Kaiser roll 73 30 12 Pumpernickel bread 56 30 7 50% cracked wheat kernel bread 58 30 12 White wheat flour bread 71 30 10 Wonder™ bread 73 30 10 Whole wheat bread 71 30 9 100% Whole Grain™ bread (Natural Ovens) 51 30 7 Pita bread, white 68 30 10 Corn tortilla 52 50 12 Wheat tortilla 30 50 8 BEVERAGES       Coca Cola® 63 250 mL 16 Fanta®, orange soft drink 68 250 mL 23 Lucozade®, original (sparkling glucose drink) 95±10 250 mL 40 Apple juice, unsweetened 44 250 mL 30 Cranberry juice cocktail (Ocean Spray®) 68 250 mL 24 Gatorade 78 250 mL 12 Orange juice, unsweetened 50 250 mL 12 Tomato juice, canned 38 250 mL 4 BREAKFAST CEREALS AND RELATED PRODUCTS     All-Bran™ 55 30 12 Coco Pops™ 77 30 20 Cornflakes™ 93 30 23 Cream of Wheat™ (Nabisco) 66 250 17 Cream of Wheat™, Instant (Nabisco) 74 250 22 Grapenuts™ 75 30 16 Muesli 66 30 16 Oatmeal 55 250 13 Instant oatmeal 83 250 30 Puffed wheat 80 30 17 Raisin Bran™ (Kellogg's) 61 30 12 Special K™ (Kellogg's) 69 30 14 GRAINS       Pearled barley 28 150 12 Sweet corn on the cob 60 150 20 Couscous 65 150 9 Quinoa 53 150 13 White rice 89 150 43 Quick cooking white basmati 67 150 28 Brown rice 50 150 16 Converted, white rice (Uncle Ben's®) 38 150 14 Whole wheat kernels 30 50 11 Bulgur 48 150 12 COOKIES AND CRACKERS     Graham crackers 74 25 14 Vanilla wafers 77 25 14 Shortbread 64 25 10 Rice cakes 82 25 17 Rye crisps 64 25 11 Soda crackers 74 25 12 DAIRY PRODUCTS AND ALTERNATIVES     Ice cream, regular 57 50 6 Ice cream, premium 38 50 3 Milk, full fat 41 250mL 5 Milk, skim 32 250 mL 4 Reduced-fat yogurt with fruit 33 200 11 FRUITS       Apple 39 120 6 Banana, ripe 62 120 16 Dates, dried 42 60 18 Grapefruit 25 120 3 Grapes 59 120 11 Orange 40 120 4 Peach 42 120 5 Peach, canned in light syrup 40 120 5 Pear 38 120 4 Pear, canned in pear juice 43 120 5 Prunes, pitted 29 60 10 Raisins 64 60 28 Watermelon 72 120 4 BEANS AND NUTS     Baked beans 40 150 6 Blackeye peas 33 150 10 Black beans 30 150 7 Chickpeas 10 150 3 Chickpeas, canned in brine 38 150 9 Navy beans 31 150 9 Kidney beans 29 150 7 Lentils 29 150 5 Soy beans 15 150 1 Cashews, salted 27 50 3 Peanuts 7 50 0 PASTA and NOODLES     Fettucini 32 180 15 Macaroni 47 180 23 Macaroni and Cheese (Kraft) 64 180 32 Spaghetti, white, boiled 46 180 22 Spaghetti, white, boiled 20 min 58 180 26 Spaghetti, wholemeal, boiled 42 180 17 SNACK FOODS     Corn chips, plain, salted 42 50 11 Fruit Roll-Ups® 99 30 24 M & M's®, peanut 33 30 6 Microwave popcorn, plain 55 20 6 Potato chips 51 50 12 Pretzels, oven-baked 83 30 16 Snickers Bar® 51 60 18 VEGETABLES       Green peas 51 80 4 Carrots 35 80 2 Parsnips 52 80 4 Baked russet potato 111 150 33 Boiled white potato 82 150 21 Instant mashed potato 87 150 17 Sweet potato 70 150 22 Yam 54 150 20 MISCELLANEOUS       Hummus (chickpea salad dip) 6 30 0 Chicken nuggets (frozen) 46 100 7 Pizza (plain baked dough, parmesan cheese and tomato sauce) 80 100 22 Pizza, Super Supreme (Pizza Hut) 36 100 9 Honey 61 25 12                                           THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES. PS- THOSE INTERESTED IN RECIPES ARE FREE TO VIEW MY BLOG- HTTP:GSEASYRECIPES.BLOGSPOT.COM/   FOR INFO ABOUT KNEE REPLACEMENT, YOU CAN VIEW MY BLOG- HTTP://KNEE REPLACEMENT-STICK CLUB.BLOGSPOT.COM/ FOR CROCHET DESIGNS HTTP://MY CROCHET CREATIONS.BLOGSPOT.COM