When you wake up in the morning, and go take a shower or brush your teeth, that doesn't mean your mind is awake as well!
Research suggests that most people experience severe intellectual impairment during the first 3 to 10 minutes after waking up. In fact, mental faculties may not reach peak performance for up to 2 hours after rising.

Berries aren't only cute & yummy, they can also help boost you memory!
In a recent study, researchers discovered that the extracts of certain berries helped combat oxidative stress and DNA damage, both of which play roles in the development of Alzheimer's disease. The researchers studied extracts from blackcurrants and boysenberries, two kinds of berries high in potent disease-fighting antioxidants.
So add berries to your diet; in the morning, maybe mixed with cereal, or as a dessert after lunch or dinner.
Berries are great anytime, anywhere!

Pomegranates are believed to have originated in the area from eastern Iran to northern India, but their true native range is not accurately known.
They are a nutritious and beneficial fruit; Pomegranates may stop the growth of breast and prostate cancer, improve blood vessel function, and protect the heart. The fruit also contains very high levels of antioxidants, compounds that protect against a lot of diseases.
Add pomegranates to your fruit bowl, and protect your health on several fronts.

Other interesting facts about Pomegranates ...

Believe it or not, but good sleep can help you loose those extra pounds! If you don't sleep well, that might be a simple reason why you are either gaining weight, or not loosing any!
Sleep deprivation interferes with appetite-suppressing hormones, increases stress hormone levels, and decreases a person's glucose tolerance, all of which may contribute to weight gain. Another way sleep loss may help pile on the pounds: late-night munching.
Go to bed and get up at the same time each day to help achieve sounder sleep.
Get 6 to 8 hours of sleep per night, and you'll be great in the morning!

Most of us have experienced bad breath once at least!
Bad breath usually comes from two key issues: oral hygiene and gastrointestinal health.
to avoid bad breath, you should first make sure you are eating right; getting a balanced diet of protein, carbs, fruits and veggies and plenty of fluids, especially water. And brushing and flossing after every meal.
And there are a few things you can chew on, or eat after a meal that can help mask, reduce, and eventually get rid of the bad breath:

1. Chew stuff like Coriander, spearmint, tarragon, eucalyptus, rosemary and cardamom.

Figs are one of the most delicious & moist fruits. It can only be eaten completely ripe, and is full of nutrients. A Fig is full of energy, sugar, calcium & phosphorus. Even when dried, they maintain the nutrients without loosing any of them.

Figs also contain iron, magnesium, vitamins A, B & C, folic acid, zinc, sodium & potassium.
Figs are also considered a good medicament for constipation, because they are full of fibers.
They also lessen the acids in the stomach, and thus are great for pregnant women.