Abortion

Abortion, by some people, is assumed as an illegal act and considered a crime against humanity. At the same time living in this world of modernization and advancement of scientific technology, others advocate that some times abortion becomes a necessity, thus abortion must be legal and moral. Therefore the debate is between the two schools of thought, pro-life and pro-abortion.

The world has shrunk into a global village. Now each and every issue has gained due importance. Taking the case of abortion, it became a conflicting issue between the liberal and the conservative schools of thought.
On one side the conservatives believes that abortion is a crime against humanity and it is next to killing a human being. Therefore there is no need to let the women participate in making decisions for abortion as the women do not understand the side effects; they believe that abortion will harm her physical and psychological health.

What is Abortion?

Basically abortion is related to the removal of the fetus from the uterus of the mother prior to reaching the stage of viability. This is the early pregnancy period that is usually 20 weeks. Therefore, abortion basically means killing of an infant that is not yet fully prepared to come in the world or some say that it is equal of murdering a human life.

Is Abortion a Necessity?

Regarding abortion there are two different schools of thought, one believes that this is the legal and moral right of a women, while the opponent believes that abortion is not only an illegal act but also something more then immoral. Thus they belong to the conservative school of thought and are very strict in their beliefs.
On the contrary, the liberal school of thought believes that abortion is not only the necessity of time. Also, keeping in mind certain situations in some critical cases, it becomes necessary to perform an abortion.
It is true that we are not living in the world of dreams. The practicality is to face the challenges of the time and live within the time and to challenge the time is no wise decision.
Therefore one needs to understand the aspects, the psychological and the psychical effects of either keeping an illegal, immoral pregnancy or aborting. It is very important to realize the purpose and logic of ones acts.

Circumstances Under Which Abortion Becomes Necessary

In many cases, to abort a baby is really not the will of a mother but some times due to certain conditions she has to take this decision. These certain conditions make abortion moral and legal.
For instance, where there is the question of saving either life, i.e. the life of a baby or mother, in this condition it becomes important for the doctor to decide. Here the necessity of abortion is realized when one puts the question of saving humanity. On one hand is a fetus that is still not fully developed while on the other hand is the mother who is fully alive and has many other responsibilities in the world. In this case it becomes very critical to decide, but the logical and wise decision is to go for an abortion but at the same time it is very important to understand the means and necessity of aborting an infant.
Similarly, sometimes abortion is carried out due to illegal pregnancy, either by rape or the youth involved in fulfilling their sexual desires which results in pregnancy. Therefore this is very important to understand the cause of abortion. In the above case if pregnancy is an out come of rape or incest then it is legal. But when it resulted because of carelessness, it becomes illegal as abortion simply becomes a way of correcting one’s folly.
It should be understood that abortion is basically immoral but it is legal and moral in certain conditions. It should be kept in mind that the reasons of abortions should be valid and strong enough. If it is a question of life and death, abortion becomes a necessity.

Healthy Eating

One of the first steps towards healthy eating involves learning what types of foods provide the nutrients that our bodies require and how much of these foods we should be eating every day. Unfortunately, due to availability of too many self-help books, magazines and internet websites, people get mislead about the foods they should eat and avoid, by people who themselves do not know what is meant by eating healthy.  In many cases, it can lead to some adverse reactions and instead of helping, it may harm you. 

Here we have for you some tips on healthy eating. By healthy eating, it does not mean to eat only the fattening food stuffs and things full of fats and proteins. Healthy eating means eating all those things which benefit our body and help in keeping us fit. It will not only help you stay fit but also save you from illnesses and other problems.

Tips for Healthy Eating

Healthy eating will help you in getting the most out of your life.  Without any doubt, it can be called the key to looking good, feeling great and being your at best.
Mentioned below are the 5 tips designed by the Dietitians of Canada to help you eat well.Read them and think how can you incorporate these changes in your life and make a healthy change to your life.

Increasing Use of Whole Grains

Try to eat more whole grains such as whole wheat, wheat bran, oat bran, oat meal, barley and bulghur, parched crushed wheat. Grains provide you energy to work and the high fiber content present in them makes you strong.

You Can Eat Grains In These Various Forms

• Eat a bowl of whole grain cereal in your breakfast
• Prepare your sandwiches in whole grain bread or rolls
• Use barley or brown rice in your meals like soups and stews
• Use whole grain flour in place of white flour in baking
• Eat whole grain crackers instead of plain ones

Take 5-12 servings of grains products every day.
A serving is made up of:

• 1 slice of bread
• ½ bagel
• ¾ cup or 175 ml hot cereal
• 30 grams of cold cereal
• ½ cup or 125 ml rice/pasta

Incorporate More Fruits and Veggies In Your Diet

Fresh fruits and vegetable are the best source of minerals, vitamins and other nutrients. Eat lots of green and orange vegetable and fruits as they are the best.

Some ways to include fruits and vegetables in your diet

• Try a new vegetable or fruit every week you haven’t eaten before
• Sprinkle some berries or cherries on your cereal
• Pack some fruit with your lunch
• Try to eat more salad your lunch and dinner
• Try to use more vegetable in place of meat

Make sure you eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit every day.
A serving is:

• 1 medium size piece
• ½ cup or 125 ml(fresh, frozen or canned)
• ½ cup or 125 ml juice
• 1 cup or 250 ml salad

Use Dairy Products

Dairy products especially milk and yogurts are the best source of calcium. Try to take at least one glass of milk for strong bones and teeth.

• drink and eat your milk too - add it to soups, puddings or home baked goods
• make a dip with yogurt
• add cottage cheese to lasagna

Try to take 2-4 servings of milk products every day
A serving is made up of:

• 1 cup or 250 ml of milk
• 2 slices or 50g of cheese
• ¾ cup or 175 ml of yogurt

Proteins

Proteins are necessary for proper growth and energy. Meats and meat alternatives are best sources of proteins, iron and other necessary nutrients. You can have your choice from a variety of poultry, fish, beef, mutton and seafood which can be prepared in a variety of ways to suit your palate. You can also try bean, peas, lentils and other things to make your meals more nutritious.

For lean protein choices

• bake, broil, barbecue, or stir fry meat instead of deep frying
• try a meatless meal this week such as lentils and rice, quiche or omelets, bean salad with pita bread, or tofu burgers

You can have up to 2-3 servings every day.
A serving consists of:

• 50-100 grams meat, poultry or fish
• 1/3 - 2/3 can or 50-100 grams canned fish
• 1-2 eggs
• ½ -1 cup or 125-250 ml beans
• 1/3 cup or 100 grams tofu
• 2 Tbsp or 30 ml peanut butter

Control Your Fats

Fats and oils should be avoided in excess as they can cause harm in the long run. Thus, they should be used as little as possible. Olive is the best for usage as it cannot cause any harm.

Some tips on how to control your oil content

• Try the lower fat versions of salad dressing and mayonnaise
• Add a splash of herbed or flavored vinegar to salads
• Try mustard, chutney or salsa on sandwiches
• Use more herbs and spices to season your food

There are no recommended number of servings for fats and oils. Use them in moderation to add taste and enjoyment to your food.