I could care less !

The drive-by media is telling us that 50 - 60 elected demorats will not show up for today's inauguration. I've got to tell you that I don't give a rats ass! Rather, I would jump with joy if not a single one of these liberal fools showed up. This election demonstrated a couple of things. First, it showed just how badly divided this country is, there really is no middle ground, nothing to compromise on. Trump won everything but the kitchen sink, and I hope he governs as such. He can start by building that damned wall and throwing the illegal's out, every last one of them! Second, it proved once and for all that the liberal media is "crockeder" than a dog's hind leg. You can't believe a word these liberal fools print or say, so don't! Can you believe that these morons would have us believe that the people who voted for Trump just a few weeks ago have already changed their minds? Liberal clap-trap nothing more, nothing less! Forget about poles, they are meaningless! Finally, the so called black caucus live in a world of their own making, completely divorced from reality. In this respect, we fought a costly war to free the slaves 150 years ago and have tried everything possible in the ensuing years to bring blacks up to speed (school busing, every affirmative action program imaginable, head start, earlier start etc, etc, etc.). Nothing works, we must accept the fact that we are a divided nation of producers and non-producers and make the best of a very bad situation, since there is little or nothing we can do to change it. Yes, we will have to take care of most blacks from cradle to grave, whether it be in jail or out, that's just a fact of life. But we don't have to wring our collective hands and gnash our teeth just because these black legislators and their white liberal handlers boycott the inauguration. Throw them another welfare check and be done with it!

What we need to know about vitamin C

Vitamin C Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin that is not stored in the body; therefore, we must consume our daily requirement for this essential vitamin each day. If not, we develop signs of vitamin C deficiency and ultimately scurvy. Any excess vitamin C is excreted in the urine. Vitamin C is a very effective antioxidant that prevents cell damage by the free radicals that contribute to the development of medical conditions like cancer and arthritis. These toxic free radicals also are the primary cause of aging. Most of the animal kingdom can produce vitamin C, guinea pigs, bats, sparrows and the large primates cannot. Common signs of vitamin C deficiency include dry hair, inflammation of the gums, easy bruising, decreased ability to fight infection, slow wound healing, swollen joints and anemia. Severe vitamin C deficiency results in bleeding from the hair follicles and gums, scurvy and ultimately death. Severe forms of vitamin C deficiency are rare in the United States but can be found in seniors who are malnourished and suffer from other chronic illnesses. Adults require 65 to 90 mgs of vitamin C a day. This requirement may be met by consuming one of the following vitamin C rich foods each day; one medium sized orange, one cup of kale or any dark green leafy vegetable, one guava, one cup of broccoli or one cup of strawberries.

Foods rich in Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two different forms. The vitamin A obtained from animal products is called retinoids while the vitamin A found in fruits and vegetables are known as carotenoids, the most common of which is beta carotene. Vitamin A is extremely important to vision and the growth of our bones. Vitamin A helps form the pigments in the eye which adjust to changes in light and are essential to night vision. Vitamin A also plays an important role in the formation of white blood cells which destroy harmful viruses and bacteria. Finally, vitamin A is an important antioxidant that reduces the risk of cancer. Foods rich in vitamin A include, sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy green vegetables, sweet peppers, tuna and mangoes.

Why We Should Be Eating Sweet Potatoes.

Who would have thought that sweet potatoes were a healthy food? I think most of us would consider sweet potatoes, because of their sweet taste, to be inherently bad for you and, maybe they are, if your primary health concern is weight loss. However, sweet potatoes are a very nutritious food and are conducive to a healthy diet. One cup of sweet potatoes contains 114 calories but sweet potatoes, unlike other starchy foods, have a very low glycemic index which means that they release sugar very slowly into the blood stream. Thus, eating sweet potatoes actually stabilizes the levels of blood sugar and avoids the dangerous spikes in blood sugar associated with the consumption of most starchy foods. The regulatory effects of consuming sweet potatoes occurs even in people with type 2 diabetes. In fact, a dietary supplement made from sweet potatoes, called Caiapo, is actually marketed to control blood sugar in Japan. One cup of sweet potatoes provides 377% of our daily requirement for vitamin A; 15% of our requirement for vitamin B6 and 8% of our need for magnesium. One medium sized sweet potato also provides 16% of our daily requirement for fiber. Finally, the ORAC value for sweet potatoes is 2115 which is similar to that of strawberries and spinach. Here are some of the important health benefits of the common sweet potato. Cardiovascular health Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin B6 which breaks down homocysteine a substance that contributes to hardening of the arteries. The potassium in sweet potatoes also lowers blood pressure and helps regulate your heart beat. As mentioned above, sweet potatoes have a low glycemic index so you will not get dangerous spikes in your blood sugar after eating them, even if you suffer from type 2 diabetes. The manganese in sweet potatoes also helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Stress According to the Los Angeles Department of Public Health the magnesium in sweet potatoes promotes relaxation, calmness and a good mood as well as contributing to bone, artery, muscle and nerve health. Immunity and anti-inflammatory properties The color-pigmented vitamins in sweet potatoes support a healthy immune system and have significant ant-inflammatory benefits which are beneficial to overall health and help the body fight a variety inflammatory diseases including stomach ulcers, skin infections and even the common cold. Skin and hair The vitamin A in sweet potatoes protects against sun damage to the skin and the vitamins C and E in the potatoes encourage healthy vibrant skin and are generally known for their beauty benefits. Digestion Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber which supports a healthy digestive track and helps avoid constipation and diarrhea. Cancer prevention Orange sweet potatoes have anti-carcinogenic properties and some NIH studies suggest that the beta-carotenes in sweet potatoes may reduce the risk of breast cancer in premenopausal women and ovarian cancer in postmenopausal women. In this respect, purple sweet potatoes may have better cancer-fighting abilities than orange sweet potatoes, but both are effective in preventing cancer cell growth. Summary Unless weight control is a paramount issue, we all should be eating one medium sized orange or purple sweet potato at least two or three times a week. This inexpensive tasty food is extremely nutritious and may even aid in the prevention of heart disease and cancer. The sweet potato is particularly helpful in controlling blood sugar levels in those suffering from type 2 diabetes and may even help prevent the onset of diabetes in overweight individuals who are prone to develop the disorder.