Does your day begin only after you've had your morning coffee? You're not alone. For millions of Americans, their morning cup of coffee is the most important part of their day and their coffee pod coupons are something they won't share. There are many different ways you could have your coffee - black, with milk, with milk and sugar, the varieties are endless. So why does coffee make you feel so energized? Coffee is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients that benefit your health. The caffeine in coffee travels quickly to the brain and stimulates the central nervous system, thereby making you feel more alert and less tired. Your cup of morning coffee can also improve your mood, your memory and reaction time. It increases the epinephrine levels in a person's blood. This hormone is responsible for the body's fight or flight response and increased attention spans and productivity. However, as they say, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Don't use all your coffee pod coupons at once because too much caffeine can cause a headache among other issues. Your body could also get dependent on coffee, thus reducing your natural energy levels. The caffeine in coffee is also one of the few natural substances that can aid in the burning of fat. This is because it has the ability to boost a person's metabolic rate by 3-11%. The effect of caffeine on your metabolism depends on your body structure. Lean people may notice that their metabolism has improved by 30% after a cup of coffee while obese people may register only a 10% increase in metabolism. Coffee is rich in a number of nutrients that helps keep us healthy and in some cases, prevents diseases. Manganese, potassium, magnesium, niacin, pantothenic acid, and riboflavin are some of the vitamins and minerals found in coffee. Need more reasons to use your coffee pod coupons to get a cup of coffee? Coffee can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and protect you from developing conditions such as Alzheimer's, dementia and Parkinson's. It is also said to be protective against liver cancer and colorectal cancer. Thus coffee can help you live a longer life. By reducing your risk of depression, it can also make this a happier life with fewer stresses. When compared to the average American diet, coffee is also the richest source of antibodies and hence while making you live till you're much older, it can keep you looking younger. Most people drink their coffee in the morning, but there really isn't a bad time for coffee unless you drink it just before going to bed.

Lymph node cancer or Non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is one such disease that shows many symptoms. The symptoms depend on where it occurs in your body and the type of lymphoma you are suffering from. There are times when you might not see any symptoms until the node gets bigger. Also, you should remember that having one or more lymph node cancer symptoms do not portray that you are suffering from the disease. Many of the symptoms of lymphoma that you will learn about from this article may be caused by another, not too serious a disease. So, on identifying these symptoms in your body, you should consult a doctor for proper diagnosis. Some of the symptoms of lymph node cancer include the following.

• Swollen abdomen (belly)
• Chest pain or pressure
• Severe or frequent infections
• Enlarged lymph nodes
• Weight loss
• Easy bruising or bleeding
• Lack of appetite
• Shortness of breath or a cough
• Fatigue
• Chills

Many people suffering from this disease are known to have B symptoms. Some B symptoms are as follows:

• Drenching night sweats
• Weight loss without even trying (at least 10% of the total body weight over 6 months)
• Fever (that can come and go over several days or weeks) without any infection

Abdominal symptoms of lymphoma Abdominal pain is also one of the lymph node cancer symptoms. It can be caused due to the enlargement of the organs and because of this enlargement, you might feel swelling and pain in the abdominal section of your body. Also, there is a loss of appetite because of a large number of fluids deposited in the abdomen. Symptoms of lymphoma on the chest Some of the more common lymph node cancer symptoms in the chest are as follows:

• Coughing
• Chest pain
• Breathing trouble
• High pressure in the chest

Symptoms of lymphoma affecting the brain Non-Hodgkin lymphoma can affect the brain as well. Some of the lymph node cancer symptoms affecting the brain are given below:

• A headache
• Trouble in thinking
• Weakness in parts of the body
• Changes in the personality
• Double vision
• Facial numbness
• Trouble in speaking

In case you experience some or any of the above symptoms, without panicking, consult a doctor to ascertain the presence of lymphoma without a delay because early detection is the key to recovery and survival.

Pastry crust recipe Is not that difficult once you get the hang of it. It is any day better than the frozen pastry crust that you get at stores. Every baker has a different recipe or trick for baking a perfect pastry or pie crust. The most classic pastry crust recipe has butter as its main ingredient. Conventionally, vegetable oil is used to prepare the dough but to make the dough easy to roll out and give the pastry crust a flaky texture use sour cream along with fat. For a homemade pastry crust recipe, put flour (2 cups), sugar and salt (teaspoon each) in a bowl and pulse the mixture with a food processor for a few minutes. Add about half a cup of butter and mix. Add the rest of the butter into the mixture and pulse for another 8 to 10 times. Sprinkle some ice-cold water on the mixture and mix again. Add a tablespoon of ice water every time and mix. Do this until the dough starts to hold together. The mixture or the dough is ready once the dough is crumbly enough. Don't add too much water as it will make the crust too tough. Once the dough is tough enough, gather it in a form of a mound. Push it down with the palm of your hand. This will flatten the remaining pieces of butter into layers, making the crust flakier. Divide the dough into even-sized mounds. Make them into disks using the palm of your hand. Over kneading might develop gluten which will toughen the dough further, something you definitely do not want in a pastry crust. Wrap each disk (sprinkled with a flour) in a plastic wrap and refrigerate it for an hour. You can refrigerate it for up to two days. Remove the dough disks and let them sit at room temperature for up to 10 minutes. This will soften the dough and make rolling out a bit easier. Add the filling (cream cheese, powdered sugar and cinnamon) roll out the second dough and place it on to the top of the filling of the pie. Trim the excess dough leaving a bit of overhang. Slit the top of the pie with 2-inch-long cuts which will blow out the steam that form inside the crust. When the crust is sufficiently chilled, line it with a parchment or wax paper or aluminum foil and bake it in in an oven preheated at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, or until the crust forms a golden color. Once baked set it to cool. Once cooled, cut them in the form of pastries and set them in the refrigerator to chill. This is one of the very basic pastry crust recipes that is definitely worth a try.

People take vacations to seek a change from the monotony of everyday life. This could be a weekend getaway or a full-fledged vacation with your partner or the entire family. Though the idea of going on a vacation is quite appealing, it can be a costly affair if you have to spend money on the accommodation facilities, food, traveling, and other activities individually. Instead, you can opt for the best all-inclusive deals that ensure you make the most of your vacation at a reasonable price. All-inclusive resorts provide the best value for your money; all the things like the accommodation, food, and on-site activities will be included in the all-inclusive resort deal. You can splurge the money you saved on something else. So, if you are considering going on a vacation and opting for an all-inclusive resort deal, here are some of the best all-inclusive resorts of 2018 for you to choose from.

• Zoetry Agua Punta Cana - This is one of the most tranquil all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic is Zoetry Agua Punta Cana. You can treat yourself to the beauty of the pristine beaches where you can bask in the sun without any interruption. This luxury boutique all-inclusive resort resembles a wellness resort; you can seek the solace here that you were yearning for. The all-inclusive rates include unlimited craft cocktails, top-shelf liquor, and organic meals for health-oriented guests.
• Sonesta Maho Beach Resort, Casino & Spa - Your all-inclusive resort deal must cater to all your requirements; be it food, accommodation, drinks, on-site activities, or parties, everything must be within your budget restraint. This scenic resort allows you to glimpse at the Great Bay and the Caribbean from your room and walk on the white-sand beaches to soothe yourself. You can treat yourself to the luxurious pool, serenity spa, the Golden Casino, couple's massages, and aromatherapy.
• Jumby Bay, A Rosewood Resort - If you choose this all-inclusive resort, you will be treating yourself to the over-the-top luxuries it offers. If you are looking for an escape from the hullabaloo of your regular life, you will find solitude in this resort, which is built on a 300-acre private island from the mainland and is popular for its awe-inspiring suites, amenities, exotic food, and drinks, and the fun water sports that can be enjoyed by kids as well.
• Barcelo Hotels & Resorts - This is one of the most affordable all-inclusive resorts located in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Aruba, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, an Ecuador. If you are on a vacation with your family, this will be the perfect all-inclusive resort since it has everything that can keep the kids engrossed. Everything, right from the food and drinks to the on-site activities are a part of your all-inclusive resort deal.

There's a variety of disorders that can affect a person's normal bodily functions, and controlling them is what allows people to lead a normal life. When every organ in our body performs functions as instructed by the brain, everything works just fine. However, a faulty functioning gland can create a lot of health-related problems, like weight-gain, weight-loss, intolerance towards certain substances, etc. The most common gland-related problem that affects 3 in every 5 Americans is the thyroid-related problems. The malfunctioning of the thyroid gland results in either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, each of the condition caused by the less secretion and oversecretion of the thyroid hormone respectively. The right level of thyroid hormones in the body is mentioned in the thyroid level charts. However, this isn't where people's thyroid woes end, another common problem that people face is the appearance of nodules on thyroid. What causes the appearance of nodules on thyroid?

• The actual cause of the appearance on thyroid remains unknown. However, studies indicate that the nodule on thyroid is the result of being exposed to some kind of radiation.
• Like hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism runs in the family, thyroid nodules can also be hereditary. If the individual's parents or someone in the family have it, it can be passed on from one generation to next.

What are the symptoms caused by the appearance of nodules on thyroid? Usually, these nodules on the thyroid are harmless, and people might never know that they have nodules on the thyroid gland. These nodules vary in sizes and bigger the nodules that appear on the thyroid gland, the more trouble it can cause. The following symptoms accompany bigger thyroid nodules.

• The nodules on the thyroid might cause pain in the throat.
• The bigger the nodules on the thyroid gland, the more troubles the individual will have swallowing food.
• The nodules on the thyroid gland can increase or decrease the production of the thyroid hormone, and in such cases, it replicates the symptoms of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
• People who have bigger nodules on the thyroid gland are known to have trouble breathing.

How are thyroid nodules diagnosed? When a person shows the symptoms mentioned above, the doctor might ask the individual to undergo few tests to confirm the presence of nodules on thyroid. Usually, these nodules on thyroids are quite harmless, but there are instances when it turned out be cancerous. In order to check the nature of the nodules on thyroid, the doctor will advise the individual to undergo a thyroid scan or thyroid ultrasound, just to be on the safe side. Though these nodules on the thyroid gland are harmless, timely detection and treatment will keep other problems associated with it at bay.

Mediterranean cuisine is one of the most colorful cuisines from round the world. All it's flavors add to its amazing look, and of course its mouth-watering taste. Here are two recipes, which aren't just healthy quick bites, but tasty all the same. 1. Mediterranean Turkey meatballs with herbed yogurt sauce Ingredients For the meatballs: 1 cup cooked lentils (black or green) 1/2 pound ground turkey 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2/3 cup bread crumbs 1/2 cup low-fat ricotta 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons red onion, minced 2 tablespoons chopped black olives 1 tablespoon capers 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped, plus more for garnish 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried dill 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper For the herbed yogurt sauce: 1 cup Greek yogurt 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried chives 1 teaspoon fresh or dried dill, chopped 1 teaspoon lemon zest Salt and pepper, to taste Method Grind the lentils until mushy and pour them in a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and fold them together. Stir is well for a good 15 minutes. In the meantime, pre-heat the oven to 375°F. On a baking tray, spread butter paper and grease it so it's non-sticky. Form 2-inch balls and place on the baking sheet. Meatballs do not spread while they cook, and hence you do not need to leave too many gaps in between. Bake them for 20 to 22 minutes, ensure to see that they are golden-brown in color. Once done, set them aside to cool. While the meatballs cook, you can get the yogurt dipping ready. All you need to do is gently blend all the ingredients for the sauce together. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cool this until they bake. And you can store both of these in the refrigerator. All you have to do next is dip the meatballs in the delicious sauce and eat when you are feeling ravenous. 2. Mediterranean Veggie Pita Sandwich Ingredients Makes 2 pita pockets, can be multiplied for more servings 1 whole wheat pita, sliced in half 1/4 cup hummus 1/4 cup shredded carrots Handful of baby spinach 1/4 cup chickpeas 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese 2 teaspoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes 2 teaspoons chopped Kalamata olives Salt and pepper to taste Method Fill each pita pocket with some dip. Then add each ingredient in the pocket, and divide them equally among all the pockets. These are to be consumed immediately. These pockets are easy to make, and serve as a snack for your guests, or a quick bite for yourself.