We recently received this little foldable drone to test. Built to be easy to fly by even the newest of newbies, this Deerc D10 Foldable Drone is intended for anyone over the age of 14. Although, I believe that with its simple controls and features such as one key start/landing, altitude hold, headless mode, and speed adjustment, pre-teens could successfully fly this drone.
Having a drone that is so compact is convenient and the carry bag that DEERC has included is a huge bonus, As soon as we uploaded the app to our phone it was clear that they had taken previous user suggestions to heart. And, tried to provide users with a great experience. The first thing I checked out was the video tutorial and found it very informative. If you don’t have a smartphone, you can always have some fun using the included controller.
This drone comes with a camera integrated into the body. With just 720 pixels it doesn’t provide the sharp images that we get with our higher resolution drone cameras. However, at this price point, we believe that it meets the needs and expectations of most flyers.
The D20 is very lightweight and so is the controller. Without any substantial weight, this drone is not designed to be flown on windy days or taken up to higher altitudes where there can be strong winds. If you do it could easily be blown off course so keep a close eye on it. Coming in around 6 inches by 7 inches this little guy can easily fit into almost any pocket and go where ever the mood takes you. For such a small drone it sure is a scrappy little guy. With this drone, you can take the fun with you!
Specification
Video/Photo Resolution HD 1280*720P
Folding Size 180*142*65mm
Unfolding Size 340*340*65mm
Flight Time 12-15mins/per battery
Control Distance 100meter
Package Contents
1x D10 Drone
1x Transmitter
2x 3.7V Drone Battery
1x USB Charging Cable
4x Spare Propellers
4x Propeller Guards
1x Manual
1x Screwdriver
1x carrying bag
Foldable Drone Description:
User-Friendly: D10 is extremely user-friendly that comes with one key start/landing, Altitude Hold, Headless Mode, Speed Adjustment functions, adapts to all experience levels even for kids and beginners; 3D Flips function makes flight attractive even for the drone newbies.
Farther and Clearer: This drone provides smooth FPV transmission within a range of up to 80m. You can capture and record 720P HD aerial footage, and share it instantly on Social Media through the DEERC app.
Considerate Design: D10 drone can be folded up into a compact and portable shape, fit easily into a backpack, perfect to take it traveling. Comes with 2 modular batteries that support up to 24 to 30 minutes of play. 4 Propeller Guards that fully protect the propellers and improves flight safety.
Advance Features: Waypoints flying is the newest technology that by drawing a flight course on your smartphone, the drone will fly accordingly; Show your palm or V sign to the front camera, D10 will automatically take a photo or video.
Intelligent Control: You can control the drone through the built-in G-sensor, adjusting the vertical and horizontal of on smartphone without a remote controller; Or control your drone with simple voice commands like“take off”, “landing”, “left”, “right”, “forward”, “backward”.
We really loved the ease of flying this drone. It performed the way we expected it to.
Looking for a mini folding drone? Check out the DEERC D20. This foldable mini drone is a handful!
We also recently received this little mini drone to test. It is built to be fast and agile, this Deerc D20 Foldable Mini Drone is intended for anyone over the age of 14. The D20 is very lightweight and so is the controller. Without any substantial weight, this drone is not designed to be flown on windy days or taken up to higher altitudes where there can be strong winds. If you do it could easily be blown off course so keep a close eye on it. We had quite a bit of trouble flying this drone in our tree-filled yard. It definitely needs lots of open space.
While having a drone that is so compact is a bonus, the app needs some major improvements. You can always have some fun using the included controller so there is no need to leave the entertainment at home. Coming in around 7 inches by 5 inches this little guy can easily fit into almost any pocket and go where ever the mood takes you. For such a small drone it sure is a scrappy little guy. With this drone, you can take some fun with you!
Specification
Weight: 69g/2.4oz
Flight Time: 10 minutes /per battery
Dimension: 196*162*43mm
Charging Time: 80 minutes
Transmission Distance: 131ft / 40m
Photo/Video Resolution: HD1280 x 720P
Package Contents
1 x D20 RC Drone
1 x Transmitter
2 x 3.7V 500mAh Batteries
1 x USB Charging Cable
4 x Extra Propellers
4 x Propeller Guards
1x Manual
1x Screwdriver
Description:
HD Pictures and Live Videos: D20 equipped with a 720P HD Wi-Fi camera to take better aerial photos and videos; with FPV transmission, you can see the sky from a live video feed through the smartphone app.
Best Drone Toy for Kids: D20 is magically simple, just tap the One Key Start/Landing button to start; Altitude Hold can maintain the drone at a certain height, which makes it so easy to control and take high-quality footage.
Powerful and Safe: Features with low power alarm, Emergency stop, and 4 propeller guards to ensure a safe flight, 2 rechargeable and powerful batteries, that support up to 20 minutes flight time, charge safer.
3D Flips and Waypoints: Pushing the control sticks inwards to perform an impressive flip; Drawing a flight course on your smartphone, the drone will go accordingly, add funs to your flight.
Voice Control and Gesture Selfie: Allow to control the drone with simple voice comments like “ Take off” “ landing”; Post a V sign or palm in front of the camera, the drone can automatically take photos or video, good for selfie.
We really wanted to love this drone but it just did not perform the way we wanted it to. That being said, if you have a place like a large open field or gymnasium to fly, this is an acceptable starter drone.
Looking for a larger folding drone? Check out the DEERC D10. This foldable drone is a newbie’s dream!
Whether they stay at home, work part-time or have a full-time job, all moms are busy. The stresses of managing life while caring for children can be overwhelming at times, and most moms agree that they could really use a break! If you’re looking for a simple yet special way to surprise an important mother in your life, here are four ideas to make their life a little easier and their day a little brighter.
Order Food Delivery
Sometimes, making dinner feels impossible at the end of a tough and tiring day. One great way to surprise a busy mom is by using a food delivery service, such as Foodora, to have a fresh, hot meal sent right to their front door. Food delivery allows you to provide a tasty dinner without having to make or deliver it yourself. Be sure to order enough for everyone in the family, and take note of any allergies or special dietary needs.
Pay for a Sitter
All moms need some time to themselves, whether it’s to catch up on appointment, relax and unwind or simply grocery shop on their own. Hire a babysitter for a few hours to give her the alone time she desperately needs. Be sure to make payment arrangements ahead of time.
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Hire a Maid for the Day
Cleaning is a constant task for mothers, from laundry to dishes to sweeping the floors. Most moms would welcome a break from the mess, as well as the cleaning. Hiring a maid for a few hours can give her the chance to use that time for something she enjoys, all while still getting the house clean. Be sure to ask for a list of what would help her the most so that you can prioritize according to the amount of time you have scheduled.
Schedule an In-Home Massage
Many moms put themselves last and neglect to care for their bodies and minds like they need to. While a trip to the spa could be a welcome respite, scheduling a sitter to watch the kids could be a problem. If that’s the case, schedule an in-home massage from a trustworthy company so she can enjoy a professional treatment at home while the kids are asleep.
Take the time to treat the special moms in your life with a practical and helpful gift of support. Just a small, thoughtful gesture can go a long way in giving them the boost they need to keep persevering as a mother. They deserve the encouragement and the break!
Weight Watchers Get Healthy Freestyle Journey Week 23
How Gut Bacteria Influences Your Weight
It’s MONDAY and time to continue our journey into health and wellness. Thank you, for joining me as I reflect on the past week and explore the new! Like me, many people have trouble losing weight. For us, it comes off slowly or not at all. We often find ourselves blaming our lack of willpower, poor genes, age, or any number of other excuses in an effort to explain and accept why. One cause that I hadn’t considered until reflecting on a recent visit to the doctor was the health of my guts. You see, he stated that there are very few supplements that he recommends his patients take. And probiotics and fish oil are two of them. So I set out to discover if there was a correlation between gut health and weight loss.
Did you know that your body contains trillions of bacteria? It does and the majority of these bacteria are located in your intestines. So it’s no surprise that gut bacteria plays several important roles in your health. I00
They Affect How Your Food Is Digested
Since your gut bacteria line your intestines, they come into contact with the food you eat. This may affect what nutrients you absorb and how energy is stored in your body.
Humans can’t digest fiber but certain gut bacteria can. By digesting fiber, these gut bacteria produce a number of chemicals that benefit gut health and possibly promote weight loss. A number of studies have shown that people with a high fiber diet have a lower weight and a recent study found that the ratio of two types of bacteria in your intestines may determine how much weight you lose when given a particular diet. These two bacteria are Prevotella, which digests fiber and carbohydrates, and Bacteroidetes, which people who eat more animal protein and fat have more of.
Also, gut bacteria digest certain antioxidants known as flavonoids that are found in plants. Which may help prevent weight gain. Finally, your gut bacteria can influence how dietary fats are absorbed in the intestines, which may affect how fat is stored in the body.
Your gut bacteria play an important role in inflammation.
Inflammation not only occurs when your body activates your immune system to fight infection. It can also be caused by an unhealthy diet. A diet containing too much fat, sugar or calories can lead to elevated inflammatory chemicals in the bloodstream and fat tissue, which may contribute to weight gain. Some species of bacteria produce chemicals like lipopolysaccharide (LPS) which cause inflammation when they pass into the bloodstream. In fact a National Center for Biotechnology Information publication, Metabolic endotoxemia initiates obesity and insulin resistance, states that when mice are given LPS, they gain as much weight and have similar increases in blood sugar and insulin as mice fed a high-fat diet. Therefore, certain gut bacteria that produce LPS and cause inflammation may contribute to weight gain and even insulin resistance.
However, Bifidobacteria and Akkermansia are beneficial species of bacteria that help prevent inflammatory chemicals from passing from the gut into the bloodstream. Increasing these species of intestinal bacteria may reduce inflammation and prevent weight gain. They can be grown outside the body and then taken by mouth as medicine. Bifidobacteria belong to a group of bacteria called lactic acid bacteria. You can get these Lactic acid bacteria by eating fermented foods like live-cultured yogurt and cheese. In addition to taking a probiotic, Akkermansia can also be increased by consuming polyphenol-rich foods, such as pomegranate, grape polyphenols like grape seed extract, and cranberries.
Chemicals That Help You Feel Full
Your body produces hormones that affect your appetite, including leptin, ghrelin, peptide YY (PYY). Some studies have shown that different bacteria in the gut can affect how much of these hormones are produced and whether you feel hungry or full.
Short-chain fatty acids are chemicals that are produced when certain species of gut bacteria break down fiber. One of these is known as propionate. In one study it was found that taking propionate for 24 weeks significantly increased levels of the hormones PYY and GLP-1, both of which influence hunger. Other studies have shown that prebiotics supplements, which contain compounds that are fermented by gut bacteria, can have a similar effect on appetite.
Additionally, a study by the Louvain Drug Research Institute found that people who took 16 grams of prebiotics per day for two weeks had higher levels of hydrogen in their breath. This increase indicates gut bacterial fermentation, resulting in less hunger and higher levels of the hormones GLP-1 and PYY, which make you feel full.
Top 10 Probiotic Foods to Add to Your Diet
Live Cultured Yogurt. Look for brands made from goat’s milk which are particularly high in probiotics like thermophillus, bifudus, and bulgaricus. They can also be infused with extra forms of probiotics like lactobacillus or acidophilus.
Kefir. This fermented dairy product is similar to yogurt and is a combination of goat’s milk and fermented kefir grains.
Dark Chocolate. While chocolate itself doesn’t contain probiotics, it has been found to be a very effective carrier for probiotics. Yes, one more reason to eat chocolate!!!
Microalgae. While not a probiotic itself, microalgae can act as a prebiotic. This means that it feeds and nourishes the probiotics already in your gut.
Pickles. Most vegetables can be pickled and they are packed with prime probiotics.
Cultured Vegetables: Sauerkraut and Kimchi. Made from fermented cabbage, and sometimes other vegetables, sauerkraut is extremely rich in healthy live cultures. If you can handle the spice of an extremely spicy and sour fermented cabbage, kimchi is one of the best probiotic foods you can add to your diet.
Miso. Made from fermented rye, beans, rice or barley, miso is full of lactobacilli and bifidus bacteria. Add a tablespoon of miso to hot water for a quick, probiotic-rich soup.
Tempeh. Tempeh is a fermented, probiotic-rich grain made from soybeans. It is a great substitute for meat or tofu.
Raw Cheese. Goat’s milk, sheep’s milk, and A2 cow’s soft cheeses are particularly high in probiotics. Make sure that you buy raw and unpasteurized cheeses to receive any probiotics.
Kombucha Tea. This fermented tea contains high amounts of healthy gut bacteria. For centuries, this probiotic drink has been used to help increase energy and enhance well-being.
On the other hand, eating some foods in excess may harm your gut bacteria. These are:
Sugary foods. A diet high in sugar can stimulate the growth of certain unhealthy bacteria in the gut.
Artificial sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners such as aspartame and saccharin reduce beneficial bacteria in the intestines and may contribute to high blood sugar.
Unhealthy fats. While eating healthy fats such as omega-3s helps support beneficial bacteria in the intestines, eating too many saturated fats may contribute to the growth of disease-causing bacteria.
Fried and Processed Foods. Like sugar, they break down into components that feed the less hospitable bacteria in your gut
Gluten. Even if you’re not gluten-sensitive, eating gluten can have significant, long-term effects on your gut bacteria. Gluten is a type of protein that’s found in many grains, including wheat, rye, and barley.
Red Meat. While having the occasional steak isn’t likely to throw your whole system off, eating a diet that’s meat-heavy can be tough on your body. Research has shown that eating a lot of red meat affects your gut bacteria fast. Also, chances are that it’s got some antibiotics in it since 80% of antibiotics used in the U.S. are given to livestock!
Don’t worry that if you can’t avoid all of these things all the time. You’re not doomed to poor gut health. Do what you can to live a gut-healthy life by eating from the top ten list and giving your microbiome the support it needs to thrive by taking an effective probiotic to repopulate your beneficial gut bacteria. While we are just beginning to understand the role of gut bacteria in obesity and the science hasn’t led to treatments that will make it easier to lose weight, I believe that day is coming.
If our gut has more bad bacteria, it can be harder to lose weight.
When we eat food, our gut breaks it down into small pieces. Only the smallest pieces get absorbed into our blood. The rest is eliminated as waste material. In other words, not all of the calories in the food we eat get into our body and increase our weight. Some bacteria are better able to chop food into those smallest pieces that get digested, add calories to our body and thereby tend to increase our weight.
? SELF LOVE ? Nothing can stop you from achieving your goal if you have the right mental attitude.
Believe in yourself, listen to your gut, and do what you love. -Dylan Lauren
How my freestyle weight loss week went:
This week was spent drinking water and eating foods with high water content, and drinking more water. In addition to spending some time working on our blog and tending the garden, I spent several days helping my aunt with her place. Marcus got into the pickles I made last Monday. He couldn’t wait the two weeks they needed to “mature.” Even with all the physical work at my aunt’s place, I continued to do my new exercise routine. With a busy week before I knew it it was time to step on the scale once again. This week even with all that water I drank, I lost two pounds. Hopefully, with continued hydration, I’ll keep seeing negative numbers. Until next week… Remember to stay positive and keep looking forward.
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Due to the incidental cost of having a poor diet we’ve been told that it’s cheaper to eat healthy than not. However, healthier fare, like fruits, veggies, and fish are more expensive than unhealthy foods like processed meals and snacks or refined grains. Swapping out some of the less expensive and less healthy foods, for fresher and more nutritious ones adds a few dollars more per day. While this might not be a problem for some, people with lower incomes or families may not be able to afford the added cost.
When you have five dollars in your pocket and a family of four to feed dinner, what do you buy? With a family of six and at times more mouths to feed, I’ve faced this dilemma many times. You look at the package of chicken breasts that’s large enough to feed everyone and it’s over $12! While the package of thighs that’s large enough is only $4. Yes, they have a lot of unhealthy fat but there’s no way you can afford the breasts. What can you do?
Getting the most nutrition for your money can be hard when you don’t have a lot of money for groceries, but it’s not impossible. Instead of meat, choose other lower cost sources of protein, add high fiber foods, and switch out low nutrition high-cost foods for nutritionally dense lower cost foods. Fiber is one of the best nutritional components that helps with satiety, the feeling of fullness. Compared to other proteins, meat is very expensive. Expand your protein repertoire to include legumes, quinoa, eggs, hemp, cottage cheese, canned tuna, and tofu.
One way to eat healthy on a budget is to cook from scratch. I’m old enough to remember when we cooked food from scratch. I often sat with my children around the table as we peeled potatoes, chopped carrots, and cut up a roast into the meat for a stew. We also shredded cheese, sliced veggies, and browned meat while we waited for the dough we made to rise. We didn’t buy a pizza or pre-prepared foods. We made them from scratch. Today many people don’t have the luxury of staying home and preparing meals each night. Many busy parents say that creating freezer meals on your day off is a great way to have healthy, low-cost meals prepared for the rest of the week when you’re busy and time is limited.
While long-term eating healthy saves you in health care, productivity, and quality and length of life doing so when you are struggling to make ends meet can seem impossible. There are some healthy alternatives that you can help you reduce the initial cost of eating healthy.
Brown rice. Skip the white rice. The vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants are some of the benefits of brown rice. But one of the biggest pluses may be that the high amount of fiber in brown rice has as it helps slow digestion and fills you up for a long time.
Beans. Like many items at the grocery store, buying in bulk can save a lot of money. Dry beans can cost about $1 per pound and expand to three times their volume when cooked. Make them the star of the meal instead of costly meat.
Potatoes. With the added benefits they offer sweet potatoes are my favorite to use. From soups to casseroles these versatile vegetables can be used in a variety of ways. Containing 45 percent of the recommended daily nutritional intake of vitamin C, 18 percent of fiber, and 18 percent of potassium they’re just as nutritious as colored vegetables. Just be careful how you cook them. Frying a potato raises fat content from 0 to 8 grams!
Green vegetables. Any leafy greens, such as broccoli, spinach, and kale have lots of nutrients per calorie and also help protect against inflammation and disease. Pair them with carrots, beets, and other sweet vegetables.
Frozen vegetables. Buying fresh vegetables in season is the cost-effective way to get them, but frozen vegetables are a good option, too. They’re picked at the peak of their flavor and aren’t nutritionally inferior to fresh ones.
Peanut butter. This staple of our pantry is another economic source of protein. It is rich in healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, too.
Buy whole foods. They are often less expensive than their processed counterparts. You can also buy them in larger quantities. Items like block cheeses are cheaper than shredded cheese and canned beans are cheaper than refried ones. Also, whole grains, like brown rice and oats, are also cheaper per serving than most processed cereals. The less your food is handled before it reaches the store, the less expensive it will be.
Stop buying junk food. You would be surprised to see how much you may be spending on soda, crackers, cookies, prepackaged meals, and processed foods.
Buy from lower cost online retailers. There are several online retailers that offer healthy foods for up to 50% off and the products are delivered right to your door. Thrive Market is a very good online retailer that focuses exclusively on healthy and unprocessed foods.
Consider Price per Nutrient. Rather than focusing on how much food you get for the price, shift your thinking to how many nutrients you’re getting for your dollar. Deciding which ones are worth your dollars will make eating healthy on a budget a fun game of finding the most bang for your buck.
Top 10 Vegetables With the Most Nutritional Bang for Your Buck. When it comes to vegetables if you want the most nutrition for your money, go green – as in cabbage and leafy greens. They’ll bring the most nutrition for relatively little money.
Top 10 Fruits With the Most Nutritional Bang for Your Buck. Outside of the top 5-7 fruits, the values are so close such that small variations in price would change the rankings. Apples are considered year-round fruits, strawberries are spring/summer, plums are summer, and oranges are winter/spring. Farmer’s markets are a great place to get seasonal fruits at a good price. Buy fresh produce when it’s in season and freeze it.
Oranges
Plums
Watermelon
Bananas
Apples
Kiwi
Strawberries
Grapefruit
Tangerines
Mangoes
Substitute Your Carbs. Instead of noodles, try sliced zucchini. My sister makes a delicious zucchini lasagna. It was weeks before anyone realized I had switched out half of their potatoes and substituted mashed cauliflower. The more versatile your cooking becomes, the more you’ll be able to opt for healthy, in-season foods that provide nutritional benefits and cost less.
Be prepared. Avoid the concession stands, middle aisles of the grocery store, and snacks at the convenience store counter. Instead, stash healthy low-cost grab-and-go items bag, desk, or car.
Shop several grocery stores. A little extra time spent grocery shopping can help stretch the budget. Some stores have cheap produce while others may offer cheaper dairy or meats. Knowing which stores have the cheapest options can save you lots of cash over time.
Shop at ethnic markets. Check out local ethnic markets. Not only are you likely to find a bargain on certain products, but you’ll also find some really interesting ingredients.
Be Adventurous – Try New Flavors There is a world of flavor right in your pantry. Add new and exciting tastes to old standbys.
The best way to get the most nutritional foods for your buck is to buy fresh food that’s in season and switch to higher nutrition lower cost sources of protein and fiber. Stay away from junk food. Fast food may be quicker than preparing a meal at home, but it won’t beat buying fresh fruit and vegetables in taste or cost.
? SELF LOVE ? You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens. – Louise L. Hay
Just because you can afford it doesn’t mean you should buy it.
How my freestyle weight loss week went:
This week was another quiet week. With just one appointment and shopping to do again this Friday the rest of week was spent working on our blog and tending the garden. We could use some of that rain we got last week as everything is so dry and hot. With temperatures in the 90s and heat indexes of 116, it was hard to pull weeds and keep the garden in order. We now have the heartbreak of tomato wilt. Thank goodness it has only affected one patch of tomato plants and not all of them. I have been watching my squash, peppers, beans, cucumbers for ripe produce. Finally! This week I got to pick some cucumbers and make a salad with them. It was so delicious, refreshing, and clean tasting.
I continued my new exercise routine. Even though I didn’t feel well several days, I pushed myself to do some and felt better for it. I’m not sure where the week went but before I knew it it was time to step on the scale once again. I was pleased that I had continued to lose this week. With another pound gone I am averaging 1.8 pounds a week. Just shy of my 2 pounds a week goal but still I am proud of my progress and the fact that I’ve stuck with it so long. Until next week… Remember to stay positive and keep looking forward.
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I am not a medical professional. The contents of this website are for educational purposes and are not intended to offer personal medical advice. You should seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
