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You are a health conscious person. You care enough to be aware of the stuff you put in your mouth. Imagine a night out at the bar and you want to order a cocktail. You look at the menu but can’t seem to decide which to choose from. You want a cocktail that is leaning more towards the health side but are unsure of what to choose. Well, I’ve scoured around the web and found 62 of the healthier cocktails compared to the rest.

Below are 4 fruits contained in the cocktails listed. Cocktails that are made of any of these 4 fruits are healthier than others that don’t. Health benefits of each fruit is explained.

Cranberry

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Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs) that can prevent the adhesion of certain of bacteria, including E. coli, associated with urinary tract infections to the urinary tract wall. The anti-adhesion properties of cranberry stop certain disease-causing bacteria from sticking to the stomach lining, thus helping to prevent ulcers.

Recent scientific research shows that cranberries and cranberry products contain significant amounts of antioxidants and other phytonutrients that may help protect against heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

Apple

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As the old saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Fiber and phytonutrients in apples have been found in studies to lower blood cholesterol and improve bowel function. Quercetin, a flavonoid abundant in apples, helps prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells. Phytochemicals in the skin of an apple was found to have inhibited the reproduction of colon cancer cells by 43 percent. Apples could even cut smokers’ risk of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) in half. Apple’s dietary fiber helps aid digestion and promotes weight loss.

Orange

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Orange contains betacarotene, another powerful antioxidant that protects our cells from being damaged. There’s also the calcium that helps protect and maintain the health of our bone and teeth and folic Acid for proper brain development. Magnesium and potassium found in oranges will help maintain blood pressure and cell electrolyte balance for a healthy cardiovascular system. Thiamin and vitamin B6 contained in oranges help to convert food into energy and support the production of hemoglobin that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.

Banana

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Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and they are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium. Lack of B6 in a diet can cause weakness, irritability and insomnia. The potassium found in bananas helps to regulate blood pressure and may reduce the risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Potassium is also essential for helping muscles to contract properly during exercise and reduces cramping up. A medium-sized banana provides 400 mg of potassium -11% of daily value- and contains 110 calories and 4 grams of fiber. Serotonin and norepinephrine in bananas make it a mood food because it may naturally help sufferers overcome depression.

The Cocktails

A Gilligan’s Island

- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz peach schnapps
- 3 oz orange juice
- 3 oz cranberry juice

A Little Dinghy

- 2 shots coconut rum (malibu)
- 2 shots coconut rum (malibu)
- 2 shots cranberry juice
- 2 shots apple juice
- 2 shots orange juice

Absolut Royal Fuck

- 1 oz whisky (whiskey,bourbon…)
- 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz peach schnapps
- 1 splash cranberry juice
- 1 splash apple juice

Alpha Gamma Rho Panty Dropper

- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 splash everclear® alcohol

Anna’s Banana

- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 banana

Anjorska

- 1 1/3 oz limon rum
- 2/3 oz passoa liqueur
- 1 2/3 oz sweet and sour mix
- 1 2/3 oz cranberry juice
- 2/3 oz grape juice

Armageddon

- 1/2 oz amaretto
- 1/2 oz peach schnapps
- 1/2 oz raspberry liqueur
- 2 oz orange juice
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz soda (7-up, sprite)

Attempted Suicide

- 1 bottle vodka (raspberry)
- 1 bottle coconut rum
- 1 bottle peach schnapps
- 3 bottles fruit juice
- 1 whole cantaloupe melon
- 1 pint ripe, sliced strawberries
- 3 - 6 ripe sliced bananas

Mix all alcohol and fruit juice in a cooler.

Baby V.O.X.

- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz coconut rum (malibu)
- 4 oz orange juice
- 2 oz cranberry juice

Bacardi Yeah Martini Cocktail

- 1 1/2 oz rum
- 2 1/2 oz apple juice
- 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 splash soda (7-up, sprite)
- 1 maraschino cherry

Bahama Breeze

- 1/2 oz apricot brandy
- 1/2 oz banana liqueur (pisang ambon)
- 1/4 oz grenadine syrup
- 1/4 oz honey
- 1/2 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz apple juice
- 1 oz rum (dark)
- 1/2 oz coconut rum (malibu)

Bahama Mama 3

- 2 oz overproof rum
- 4 oz apple juice
- 4 oz coconut milk
- 1 splash grenadine syrup
- 1/2 banana

Beach Cruiser

- 1 1/4 oz rum (spiced)
- 4 oz apple juice
- 3 oz cranberry juice

Bermuda Triangle

- 1 1/2 oz rum
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 2 oz orange juice

Bloody Caesar

- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz salt
- 1 oz celery salt
- 1 oz pepper
- 1 dash worcestershire sauce
- 1 dash tabasco sauce
- 1 dash clamato juice

Tabasco sauce can increase metabolism and fat-burning ability by up to 25%.

Bloody Mary

1 1/2 oz vodka
- 3 oz tomato juice
- 1 dash lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 2 - 3 drops tabasco sauce
- 1 lime wedge

Boom Shaka Laka

- 1 oz orange liqueur (cointreau, grand marnier…)
- 1 1/2 oz vodka (lemon)
- 1 splash cranberry juice
- 1 splash citrus soda
- 1 splash lemonade
- 2 oz sweet and sour mix

Cabana Club

- 1 shot rum
- 1/2 part coconut cream
- 1 part apple juice
- 1 part cranberry juice
- 1 dash grenadine syrup

Cast Away

- 3 oz coconut rum (malibu)
- 2 oz orange juice
- 2 oz banana juice
- 2 oz strawberry mix

Cape Cod

- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 4 oz cranberry juice

Coco Rush

- 1 part orange juice
- 1 part cranberry juice
- 2 parts coconut rum (malibu)

Cosmopolitan Martini

- 1/2 oz orange liqueur (cointreau, grand marnier…)
- 1 oz vodka
- juice of 1/2 limes
- 1 splash cranberry juice

Dave Matthews

- 1 oz amaretto
- 1 oz coconut rum (malibu)
- 3/4 oz apple juice
- 1/4 oz cranberry juice

Dennis The Menace

- 1 oz coconut rum
- 1 oz peach schnapps
- 1 splash cranberry juice
- 1 splash apple juice

Derailer

- 2 cups rum
- 2 cups gin
- 2 cups vodka
- 2 cups amaretto
- 1 cup orange liqueur (cointreau, grand marnier…)
- 2 cups peach schnapps
- 1 cup grenadine syrup
- 1 gal cranberry juice
- 1 can grapefruit juice
- 2 cups sloe gin
- 1 bottle soda (7-up, sprite)

Dick In The Dirt

- 1 shot peach schnapps
- 1/2 shot cuban rum (havana club, bacardi…)
- 1/2 shot peach liqueur
- 1/2 shot whisky (whiskey,bourbon…)
- 1 splash apple juice
- 1 splash cranberry juice
- 1 splash orange liqueur (cointreau, grand marnier…)

Dirty Dick

- 1 oz whisky (whiskey,bourbon…)
- 1 oz peach liqueur
- 1 oz cuban rum (havana club, bacardi…)
- 1 oz vodka
- 2 oz soda (7-up, sprite)
- 1 tbsp grenadine syrup
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 splash cranberry juice

Egg Nog

- 12 eggs
- 3 pints heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup nutmeg
- 1 cup whisky (whiskey,bourbon…)
- 1 cup cognac
- 1/2 tsp salt

Eye Of The Tiger

- 1 oz rum
- 1 oz coconut rum (malibu)
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 1 oz sugar syrup
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz rum (dark)

Fuji Devil Dog

- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz peach liqueur
- 1 oz peachtree schnapps
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine syrup

Georgia Promenade

- 3 oz vodka
- 2 oz lemonade
- 1 splash cranberry juice

Grey Goose Driver

- 2 oz vodka
- 8 oz dole pine-orange-banana juice

Hawaiian Sea Breeze

- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 splash cranberry juice
- 4 1/2 oz apple juice

Hawaiian Sunset

- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 2 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 2 1/2 oz orange juice
- 1 1/2 oz soda (7-up, sprite)

Hot Rod

- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz apple juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz gin
- 1 oz apple juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice

Island Breeze

- 1 1/2 oz rum
- 4 oz apple juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 2 dashes bitters (angostura, campari, amer picon…)

Jamaican Sunrise

- 2 oz vodka
- 2 oz peach schnapps
- 4 1/2 oz orange juice
- 1 oz cranberry juice

Joey F’s Grape Ape

- 2 parts vodka
- 1 part raspberry liqueur
- 1 part cranberry juice
- 2 parts vodka
- 1 part raspberry liqueur
- 1 part cranberry juice

Johnny’s Love Juice

- 1 oz vodka
- 1 oz rum
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur (cointreau, grand marnier…)
- 1/2 oz amaretto
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 splash orange juice
- 1 splash apple juice

June Bug

- 3/4 oz creme de bananes
- 3/4 oz peach schnapps
- 3/4 oz melon liqueur (midori, melloni…)
- fill with 1/2 apple juice
- fill with 1/2 cranberry juice

King Kong

- 2 oz rum
- 1 maraschino cherry
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1 oz banana liqueur (pisang ambon)
- 8 oz ice
- 1 oz coconut rum (malibu)
- 1 splash orange juice
- 3 oz apple juice
- 2 tbsp high proof rum
- 1/2 can cream of coconut

Madras

- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 4 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 lime wedge

Malibu Sunset

- 1 oz coconut rum (malibu)
- 3 oz apple juice
- 3 oz orange juice
- 1 splash cranberry juice

Malibu Twister

- 2 parts coconut rum (malibu)
- 2 parts orange juice
- 1 part cranberry juice

Miami Hurricane

- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 2 parts cranberry juice
- 1 part orange juice
- 1 part apple juice

Pomegranate Martini

- 2 oz vodka (lemon)
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 oz fresh pomegranate juice
- 1 oz simple syrup

Purple Nipple

- 1/2 oz herbal liqueur (chartreuse,strega,izarra…)
- 1 1/2 oz melon liqueur
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 splash orange juice

Red Panties

- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz peach schnapps
- fill with 1/2 orange juice
- fill with 1/2 cranberry juice
- 1 splash grenadine syrup

Ruby Relaxer

- 1 shot peach schnapps
- 1 shot vodka
- 1 shot coconut rum (malibu)
- 1 shot apple juice
- 1 shot cranberry juice

Sangria

- 1 1/2 liters red wine
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 - 4 oz brandy
- 1 large sliced lemon
- 1 large sliced orange
- 1 large sectioned apples

Scarlett’s Torch

- 1 oz whisky (whiskey,bourbon…)
- 1/2 oz peach liqueur
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- 1/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1/2 oz fresh orange juice

Screw The City

- 1/2 oz orange liqueur (cointreau, grand marnier…)
- 1 oz vodka
- 2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 splash orange juice

Sea Breeze

- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 4 oz fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice

Sex in the Desert

- 1 oz tequila
- 1 oz orange liqueur (cointreau, grand marnier…)
- 1 oz cherry juice
- 1/2 oz margarita mix
- 1/2 oz cranberry juice

Sex on the Beach

- 1 oz vodka
- 3/4 oz peach schnapps
- 3/4 oz cranberry juice
- 3/4 oz grapefruit juice

Strawberry Daiquiri

- 1/2 oz strawberry schnapps
- 1 oz rum
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 tsp powdered sugar
- 1 oz strawberries

T-Town Tranquilizer

- 1 fifth everclear® alcohol
- 1 fifth vodka (raspberry)
- 1 fifth vodka (apple)
- 300 oz apple juice
- 1 jar tropical punch mix
- 1 - 2 cans soda (7-up, sprite)
- 5 bananas
- 2 lb strawberries
- 1 pineapple
- 4 lemons
- 4 limes
- 12 kiwis
- 1 bag grapes
- 1 bag oranges
- 1 block dry ice

Tequila Seabreeze

- 1 1/2 oz tequila
- 4 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz grapefruit juice

Tiger Woods

- 1 oz vodka
- 2 oz lemon juice
- 2 oz cranberry juice

Wild Wendy

- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1/2 oz coconut rum (malibu)
- 1 1/2 oz apple juice
- 1 1/2 oz cranberry juice
- 1 1/2 oz orange juice

Wu Wu

- 2 oz vodka
- 1 part orange juice
- 1 part cranberry juice

Yellow Strawberry

- 1 oz rum
- 1/2 oz creme de bananes
- 4 oz strawberries
- 1 oz sweet and sour mix
- 1 slice banana

Collection Of Cocktails
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Sleep is the state of natural rest observed in humans and throughout the animal kingdom, in all mammals and birds, and in many reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Sleep is necessary for survival. And how you sleep will affect your morning. If you’re waking up sore and achy and your mattress is new, you may need to reevaluate how you’re sleeping. Below are the 3 most common sleep positions adopted by humans all over the world and their health effects.

Face Up



Lying flat on your back forces your spine into an unnatural position, which strains the muscles, joints, and nerves. The spine isn’t meant to be straight. It has three natural curves. One in the lower back, one in the middle of the back, and one near the neck. Snoring also happens mostly because of this position.



If you must sleep on your back, place a pillow under your knees to help maintain the normal curve of your lower back and to reduce the pressure on the sciatic nerve in your lower back. A small rolled towel under the small of the back would do good as additional support. Always support your neck with a pillow. Snoring doesn’t happen when you sleep on your sides.

On The Abdomen



The sleeping position to be avoided. Sleeping on the abdomen exaggerates the arch at the base of your spine and cause strain. It is hard on the back and uncomfortable for the neck.

This sleeping position is only recommended to those with degenerative diseases or herniated disks int he central portion of the spine. Other than that, don’t sleep on the stomach. Break the habit by taping a beer bottle to the front of your pajamas.

On The Side With Legs Bent



The No.1 recommended position. Make a habit to sleep sideways. It takes the most stress off the back. Take the comfort further by placing a pillow between your knees to naturally support your hips and lower back. Use a bolster if you prefer.



This sleeping position is beneficial for those with hip pains, osteoarthritis in the spine or spinal stenosis (narrowing in the spine).

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On a good night’s sleep

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It is a major health risk and a common cause of many diseases and disorders.

There are 3 types of vitamin D namely D1, D2 and D3. Vitamin D3 is the type that can only be produced in skin that is exposed to sunlight. It is one of the only vitamins produced naturally by the body. To have the body produce adequate amounts, an average of 1 hour exposure to sunlight per week is needed. Surprisingly, many people are still not producing the beneficial amounts.

Vitamin D deficiency is proven to lead to 3 main diseases which are

1. Rickets

childhood disease characterized by impeded growth, and deformity, of the long bones.

2. Osteomalacia

a bone-thinning disorder that occurs exclusively in adults and is characterized by proximal muscle weakness and bone fragility.

3. Osteoporosis

a condition characterized by reduced bone mineral density and increased bone fragility.

Vitamin D malnutrition is also linked to several chronic diseases like high blood pressure, tuberculosis, cancer, periodontal disease, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, depression, schizophrenia, seasonal affective disorder and several autoimmune diseases.

Be aware of the risks involved. Get some sun. The older you get the more you need it. Here’s the recommended daily vitamin D intake according to the US Dietary Reference Intake.

• 1 to 50 year olds = 5 micrograms/day or 200 IU/day (IU is the International Unit for measuring vitamins)
• 51 to 70 year olds = 10 micrograms/day or 400 IU/day
• Past 70 year olds = 15 micrograms/day or 600 IU/day

Other facts about vitamin D absorption that you should know are :

• Obese individuals may have lower levels of the circulating form of vitamin D, probably because of reduced bioavailability, and are at higher risk of deficiency.
• Patients with chronic liver disease or intestinal malabsorption disorders may also require larger doses of vitamin D (up to 40,000 IU or 1 mg (1000 micrograms) daily).
• The use of sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 8 inhibits more than 95% of vitamin D production in the skin
• Dark-skinned individuals tend to block more sunlight to be absorbed even at higher latitudes, thereby increasing the risk of vitamin D deficiency.
• Individuals such as certain female residents of conservative Muslim nations in the Middle East clad in full body coverings during all their outdoor activity are at much higher risk of vitamin D deficiency.

Food that is rich in vitamin D are :

• 3 ounces of mushrooms exposed to 5 minutes of UV light after harvesting provides 2700 IU. This is one of the very few natural sources for vegetarians.
• 1 tablespoon of cod liver oil provides 1,360 IU. Most fish liver oil has the same amount.
• 3 ounces / 85 grams of catfish brings 425 IU.
• 3.5 ounces of cooked salmon supplies 360 IU.
• 3.5 ounces of cooked mackerel gives 345 IU.
• 1.75 ounces of drained sardines canned in oil produces 250 IU.
• 3 ounces of tuna canned in oil presents 200 IU.
• 3.5 ounces of cooked eel yields 200 IU.
• A glass of vitamin D fortified milk contains 100 IU.
• 1 whole egg supplies about 20 IU.

Having enough vitamin D in the body contributes to a lot of benefits including

• regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood by promoting their absorption from food in the intestines, and by promoting re-absorption of calcium in the kidneys.
• promoting bone formation and mineralization and is essential in the development of an intact and strong skeleton.
• inhibiting parathyroid hormone secretion from the parathyroid gland. Excessive secretion leads to kidney diseases.
• affecting the immune system by promoting immunosuppression, phagocytosis, and anti-tumor activity.

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