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  1. Luxury is something so subjective that many times the limit can only be set by money. For many it can be a meal with their loved ones but the same for others is buying a car for several million euros. It is for this reason that there are firms such as Bentley or Rolls Royce. However, the work that these brands have to carry is so hard and complex that it is not worth it for many. The counterpart is that their numbers are enviable. Bentley is one of the manufacturers that is presenting the most activity in this fateful 2020. They have launched several novelties but the Mulliner department is "unleashed." So much so that they do nothing more than create special editions and versions to capture the attention of customers. The last, and rarer, has as its protagonist a material called Tweed. Doesn't his name ring a bell? Do you know what it is made of? Well you will be surprised ... The Tweed fabric used by Bentley is 100% sustainable First of all, say that the name of the Tweed fabric comes from a river with the same name located in Scotland. Taking this data into account, clarify that this material is a type of rough, warm and resistant wool native to this region. It is obtained by twisting several different colored wool strands together into a two or three layer yarn. The result can be plain or twill weave that often shows a pattern called: herringbone. As a particularity, the fluff that is created on the surface of the fabric rejects water. In addition, tweed has a variety of finishes: Harris, Donegal (Irish) and Silk, among others. Well, this same material that (roughly) we could find in any blanket is the one proposed by Bentley for its models. For this, the Mulliner division has created different designs that extend through areas such as doors or seats. Among all the available options there are more than 70 configurations available. According to Bentley, the four contemporary tweed patterns add a new, high-quality texture. These are in addition to the nearly limitless range of customization options shown in Mulliner's Personal Commissioning Guide. To this must be added that Lovat Mill, its creator, operates in a sustainable way for the environment. For this it does not use chemical products or processes contrary to good environmental practices. Curiously, last year Bentley became the first manufacturer to offer a tweed-effect hood on the Continental GT Convertible. In addition, tweed played an important role in the Bentley Mulliner Bacalar. Here is the subjectivity of luxury: a rough material without pedigree is going to become fashionable. What the money does not pay ...
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  2. A lifestyle begins with the firm conviction of achieving it, with important factors such as a healthy diet, physical activity and mental health. The nutritionist Alexandrea Castillo, who is part of Pronokal México, shares in an interview the importance of the plate of good eating, which is represented as a traffic light, which includes fruits and vegetables, cereals and meats. “The plate of good eating is a representation in the area of nutrition to guide the po[CENSORED]tion, to promote and educate on how a balanced diet should be. This dish includes which foods we can consume in greater quantity, which foods we should limit and which ones should be avoided ”, he explains. In the green part of the plate of good eating, fruits and vegetables should be consumed in greater quantity, they offer fiber, vitamins and minerals. In the yellow color are the foods that must be limited, these represent carbohydrates, there are reflected cereals, omelette, bread, oats, pasta and rice, and in the red tone are legumes and foods of animal origin, which are those that must be consumed in less quantity. Legumes are lentils, chickpeas, broad beans and beans, while in animal products there are eggs, fish, chicken, pork, beef and dairy, these provide the protein. “The plate of good eating is within the Official Mexican Standard 043, which is for basic health services for promotion and education in food material. This rule tells us about all the colors that come on the plate and mentions some recommendations for a healthier lifestyle ”. Fight the emotional kilos For example, portions of each food group must be included at each meal time to achieve a balance of nutrients. It is also recommended that fruits and vegetables should be tried to consume them with the peels as they will provide a greater amount of fiber. When consuming cereals, they must be whole and must be combined with a legume, "because this helps to achieve a protein of high biological value, this refers to a better assimilation and absorption in our body and white meats should be preferred a little more than the red ones ”. Alexandrea also reiterates that water consumption is also very important, especially natural water, because sometimes fresh waters have a higher concentration of sugars, as well as avoiding saturated fats. The specialist recommends that in a breakfast you can include a cup of fruit, for example strawberries, a glass of milk and an omelette with spinach, while for fats, consume some almonds or walnuts. As for food, it could be a fish with a salad and some seeds or nuts, plus a fruit water. And at dinner lighter foods, such as a roasted panela with cactus and tomato and a cup of fruits. It is also important to measure the portions, one thing is to eat balanced foods in nutrients and another to consume them in excess, at the same time as starting with a healthy diet you also have to do physical activation in order to forge a habit, if a person finds it difficult to carry a regimen, you can approach nutritionists to achieve your goal of a healthy lifestyle.
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  3. The most recent results of a possible COVID-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca indicate that it is safe and 70% effective, but questions remain about how well it can help protect those 55 and older, one key concern for a vaccine that health authorities around the world hope to trust due to its low cost, availability and ease of use. However, experts say the vaccine is likely to be approved, despite some confusion in the results and lower levels of protection than other vaccine candidates have shown. "What we can see seems reasonable, but it's a bit more complicated than what we've seen so far," said Dr. Buddy Creech, a Vanderbilt University researcher who helped test two other vaccines. "If this had been the first report to come out, the field would still be excited to have a vaccine." The Lancet medical journal on Tuesday published partial results of the vaccine's trials in the United Kingdom, Brazil and South Africa: safety results in 23,745 participants and protection levels in 11,636. The results are difficult to interpret because an error led some participants to receive a half dose followed by a full dose rather than two full doses as expected. The researchers say the vaccine protected 62% of those who received two full doses and 90% of those who initially received half the dose against the disease. However, independent experts have said that the second group was too small (2,741 people) to judge the possible value of that approach and that more evidence is needed. The group that received half a dose also did not include anyone older than 55, and among others in the study, only about 20% were in that age group. It was unclear if the results will be enough to prompt regulators in the UK and other countries to approve its use immediately. The Oxford team, led by Andrew Pollard and Sarah Gilbert, found that their vaccine, administered in two doses (preparatory and booster), is effective in an average of 70%, although the variation in the amount of each dose affects the result. Among the 23,745 immunized people, only three in an average period of 3.4 months experienced "serious adverse effects" that could be attributed to the vaccine, although all have recovered or are recovering and continue to participate in clinical trials, the experts explained. of Oxford in a statement. "We have no concerns about the safety of the vaccine," as there have been no hospitalizations or critically ill people among those who received it, and results from all study sites show benefits consistently, said study leader Andrew Pollard of Oxford How the Oxford vaccine works AZD1222 has been made from the genetic modification of a common cold virus that affects chimpanzees, but does not cause disease in humans and is capable of expressing the S protein of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID- 19. This vaccine is based on the viral-vector platform that uses a designer virus to carry coronavirus genes and produce defense reactions in the body. In this case, a chimpanzee adenovirus called ChAvOx1 was taken, which when tested in humans was effective in terms of protection in people over 18 years of age.
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  4. The race to reduce emissions continues and Audi adds another plug-in hybrid to its range. This time it is not only its first compact SUV of these characteristics -the Audi Q3-, but also the first model of the brand with the 45 TFSIe engine. Orders for this model will begin to be accepted in spring 2021. Until then, it is only available with gasoline engines between 150 hp and 230 hp, 48V micro-hybrids with a single power of 150 hp and diesel 150 and 190 hp. To which must be added the 400 hp gasoline RS version. The new 45 TFSIe engine This new Audi engine shares the technology that we have already seen for example in the A3 Sportback 40 TFSIe, the A8 60 TFSIe or the Q5 55 TFSIe. That is to say, a heat engine, which in this case is a four-cylinder 1.4 TFSI, with another permanent magnet synchronous electric motor and a battery with autonomy for 50 km. Its combined power is 245 hp and its torque of 400 Nm, instead of the 'modest' 204 hp and 350 Nm that the 40 TFSIe has. According to Audi, thanks to this it is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in 7.3 seconds and reaching 210 km / h. Top speed that reaches only with the gasoline engine, since the electric one pushes up to 140 km / h. Which you can do on your own up to that point, if grade and acceleration conditions allow. The compact plug-in hybrid SUV This extra power responds to the greater weight of the Q3 compared to the Audi A3 Sportback. If we compare them in terms of motorization and finish (for example the 35 TFSI), the SUV scores 175 km more than the compact five-door. Audi has yet to reveal the pricing for the new Q3 45 TFSIe and Q3 Sportback 45 TFSIe. We will be aware of the brand's announcements, which will probably comment on it when the launch date approaches.
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  5. With an eating habit there is a change that lasts over time. Living a healthy lifestyle is much better than dieting. As long as the doctor does not tell us otherwise or we have to diet for any reason, it is more optimal to change eating habits before dieting. If you are still not clear about the differences between one concept and another, we will give you the bases. In general, diets promise to lose weight in a short time, and sometimes it does, but then it usually recovers again. While with an eating habit there is a change that lasts over time. Duration Dieting usually involves eating certain foods for a short time, in which we usually lose weight. While changing your eating habits is something else, as it takes longer in time, in order to always be much healthier. Weight loss With the diet we can lose weight in the first weeks, but if we are not careful, we can increase and even double the weight we already had. When we change our eating habits, it may cost more to lose weight at first, but then we will stay at our ideal weight for a long time. Goals Based on the above, while a change in habits achieves long-term goals and is a slow, but profound and more successful process, dieting achieves more short-term results, somewhat faster, but with a high rate of dropouts. Work and effort Both diet and habits involve an effort on the part of the person who performs it. But a diet can be easier at first, and changing habits is a higher job. Although it implies carrying out certain actions that will always help us. For example, knowing which foods we can and cannot eat, making a healthy purchase, establishing a meal schedule and routine, knowing how to cook food ... Which option is better If we want to diet for a short period, it is something favorable, but it is best to always change habits and, therefore, opt for a healthier life that also includes physical exercise, among others.
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  6. "Did the early outbreak in Wuhan originate from imported frozen food?" This is the question asked by the Chinese newspaper Global Times, belonging to the People's Daily newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party, about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus -which causes the COVID-19 disease- to imply that The virus that is keeping the world in suspense did not necessarily originate in the provincial capital Hubei, but could have reached that area through imported cold chain products. More than a year has passed since Chinese authorities began registering pneumonia of unknown origin in Wuhan. It took only a month for the virus to spread to all the continents of the world. In addition, there were complaints against China that in conjunction with the World Health Organization (WHO), they delayed the announcement to the world about SARS-CoV-2 and its transmission between humans. There are several countries that accuse the Asian giant for the handling it had in the first stage of the epidemic and accuse it of being unclear about what was happening at that time. The theory that the coronavirus could arise outside of China, given that some scientific studies have detected its possible presence in Europe as early as 2019, is defended by many official Chinese media, while in the Western press it frequently pressures the WHO to inquire in Wuhan. Given this, the director general of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced in recent days that the mission that will work to find an answer will begin its work in the first affected city: Wuhan. While most of the world continues to battle with the virus, China claims to have controlled the virus, with the occasional imported case; even in Wuhan - where authorities acknowledged in April that fatalities were nearly 50% more than reported - life returned to normal. Even there, tourism is booming and masks are a thing of the past. Now the Chinese press points to imported frozen products - specifically packages or containers - as possible spreaders of the disease, despite the fact that no cases of infections have been reported in other countries. Cold chain Imported frozen foods, especially meat and fish -according to the Chinese authorities-, are being the main route of re-outbreak of the virus in China, once local infections have been practically controlled in the country, which reached almost two months with his score at zero. There continues to be a drip of cases from outside - about a dozen a day - due to residents who return, but these are subjected to rigorous controls so it seems difficult for the virus to re-enter the country with force through this route . However, the frozen products that arrive from other parts of the planet, subjected to frequent mani[CENSORED]tions in their packaging and transport, are causing problems for the Asian giant, where in November it was the rare day that no traces of the virus were detected, on everything in the packaging of these products. The Global Times says its reporters carried out "a series of investigations in Wuhan" and spoke with traders who used to work in the now-closed Huanan wet market and found that the consumption and sale of imported frozen goods were prevalent in this city in central China. "Repeated infections caused by products imported from the cold chain and reports on how signs of coronavirus were found in other parts of the world prompted virologists to wonder whether Wuhan was also a victim of such a route of transmission," says the Chinese state media report. Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said - in retrospect of the outbreak in Wuhan - that the patients came mainly from the frozen seafood area. Wu also said that the fact that shellfish caused outbreaks in Beijing, Dalian and Qingdao also raised the question of whether the early outbreak in Wuhan was also caused by imported seafood. "This gives us a clue, a new way of thinking," said the chief epidemiologist. Packet provenance The Efe chain details that although since last July China began to detect several cases of the virus in frozen foods, it was not until last month that the frequency became almost daily, in parallel with the worsening of the pandemic in the countries of the hemisphere north of the planet to which the cold arrived. In July, six batches of these products tested positive, five in August, two in September and four in October, according to data published by the state press. But in November the cases reached at least 25, bringing the total detected to more than 40, in 16 different provinces of the country. Ecuador, with seven, and Argentina, with four, have been the countries of origin of the highest number of frozen products that have tested positive in their packaging. But the origin is very diverse: products from European countries such as Germany, France, Holland -all with one- or Russia (3), in addition to India (3), Brazil (3), Chile (1), Vietnam have also yielded positive (1), Saudi Arabia (1), Indonesia (1) and 13 other lots from unknown regions. "Imported to Wuhan" Global Times indicates that stores in the Huanan Seafood Market used to sell imported cold chain seafood, such as king crab and Arctic shellfish, as well as meat products from Brazil and Germany. The city also imported Australian steak, Chilean cherries, and Ecuadorian seafood before 2019. “The idea never crossed our minds. But now it seems plausible that the virus was imported into Wuhan through imported cold chain products, "Yang Zhanqiu, deputy director of the department of pathogen biology at Wuhan University, told the Global Times. He noted that the coronavirus can live for months in a cold chain environment where the temperature ranges from -20 to -30 C. Yang said that to solve the puzzle, scientists need to know when and from where the chain's products were imported. cold and compare them with cold chain samples imported from the Huanan wet market. The lots of frozen foods that have tested positive the most times, mainly in their packaging, have been shrimp, fish, and veal and pork. Ecuadorian shrimp The first case in frozen foods that was detected in the country in early July was in the packaging of shrimp from Ecuador, which led to the suspension of all imports of this product from the Andean country. Since then, Ecuador and China have cooperated closely to further control these imports and strengthen their monitoring. "China asked a few days ago to intensify these traceability measures, which is what we have done with shrimp. The entire chain can be detected through a QR code. We are going to apply it to other products, but shrimp is the most important because it is our largest export, "the Ecuadorian ambassador to China, Carlos Larrea, explained to Efe. The seven cases detected these months in Ecuadorian products have been in the packaging, one or two on the internal walls and the rest on the external ones, the last in a batch of palometa, which has led to the interruption of the customs processes of its exporter during a week. "China is updating the requirements. We have a control plan on the handling of the product that was updated in October, if something is detected, it is the Ecuadorian authority itself that is sanctioning," says Larrea. Still, the trade balance was positive in August for Ecuador for the first time in 20 years, and in October the country exported 21 percent more shrimp to China than last year. "Obviously no one can guarantee control throughout the process chain. The mani[CENSORED]tion may have occurred in any part of the process and not only in Ecuador," said the ambassador. In any case, so far China has not detected any infection from the consumption of these foods. "The risk for consumption is very low," says the CDC's chief of disinfection, Zhang Liubo, although its mani[CENSORED]tion carries the greatest danger that China now faces in its quest to contain the pandemic. Other hypotheses It is not the first time that China has handled this type of hypothesis in which it is trying to leave the theory that the coronavirus emerged in Wuhan. The Asian nation pointed out -although not officially, but through senior officials- that the disease had its origin in the United States and that it was the US military who spread it during the Military World Games that were held from October 18 to 27 in Wuhan. It was the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Zhao Lijian through his Twitter account, who published a video to raise the alleged American origin of the coronavirus. In the clip spoke Robert Redfield, director of Health Control and Prevention in the US, who told Congress on March 11 that some deaths from flu in the US before the start of the health crisis were later identified as cases caused by COVID-19.
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  8. Although many may believe so, Nissan was not the first firm to discover the phenomenon of SUVs. Others, such as Toyota or Land Rover, arrived before but none was as commercially successful as the Japanese. This is because it was not until the first delivery of the Qashqai was successful that they received the recognition they deserved. Now it is a pioneer and has forced all manufacturers to adapt their ranges to reach their customers. In Europe there is no one who can with the Qashqai. The Juke segment is more fierce and there it has had to give up its throne. We have seen this in India or the US where it has had to adapt and change its name. Here the Nissan Kicks is sold, a product that in its last generation has evolved so much that it could well succeed in Europe. The new generation was recently introduced for Thailand and now it does the same for the Yankees. The presentation of the Nissan Kicks 2021 in the US will take place on December 8 It was in 2018 when the American division of Nissan decided to replace the maligned Juke with the previous Kicks. The sales success was not long in coming and with this new installment they want to replicate it. And this happens to carry out the official presentation of the second generation of Nissan Kicks. To announce their arrival, the brand's communication team has not broken their heads, they have published a teaser video announcing the official date. The event is scheduled for next December 8. The duration of the clip is only six seconds so there is no time to see many details of the Kicks. However, you don't have to be a lynx to understand that it will be very, very similar to the one we already know. Just take a look at the image that accompanies the press release to see that the design and layout of its Full LED headlamps are very similar. But there are more details. The first has to do with the design of the V-Motion grille. It is not appreciated very well but it seems the same as the current Kicks. The position and format of the rear view mirrors is similar as are the roof bars or tension lines of the front hood. However, it is logical that they also introduce modifications in certain details. The reason is simple: Although the Nissan Kicks is a global product, it must appeal to a very different audience. Something similar will happen for the interior, although we should not expect high-quality materials since Americans do not usually notice them. For now Nissan does not announce how the range of engines will be composed. In all likelihood the e-POWER hybrid powertrain that we have seen in the Asian version will be present. We will have to wait for news, although in a matter of days we will have doubts.
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  9. It is a diet designed to lose weight and help prevent heart disease The Pritikin diet was po[CENSORED]rized by its creator, Nathan Pritikin, during the 1970s. His motivation was to promote a healthy lifestyle, combining good nutrition with an exercise routine. Its purpose was to lose weight and help improve problems related to heart health. While Pritikin was not a medical specialist, he was motivated to investigate his own heart condition on this matter, as Healthline notes. Food control system The diet is organized in a kind of traffic light whose purpose is to moderate the types of food that are consumed. In essence, this system prioritizes foods high in fiber and low in fat. This system has three levels: forward, caution, and stop. The first level indicates which are the foods that must and can be consumed constantly. This level includes foods such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fish, legumes, lean proteins, and others such as nonfat yogurt, which is rich in calcium. The level of caution includes foods that should be eaten occasionally, but should be excluded from the general diet. These include oils, anything that has to do with refined sugar, as well as refined grains, namely white bread, rice, and pasta. The third level is stop. In this sense, they are foods that should be consumed once a month and in moderate quantities. These include processed meats, margarines, dairy, and whole fat. Exercise: the supplement to the diet But eating well is not enough. A daily exercise routine is also necessary to supplement the diet. The exercise is divided into at least three parts: the first has to do with cardiovascular training, that is, doing cardio exercises for 30 to 90 minutes a day at least 6 times a week. Then come the strength exercises. For these, only 3 sessions a week are necessary and perform them for 20 minutes. Stretching exercises should be done on a daily basis and dedicate at least 10 minutes. Control stress levels Something fundamental to be able to achieve the objectives set is to control stress. In fact, specialized help is needed for this part. Family and friends can also be part of this plan, helping to reinforce emotional ties and encourage us to achieve the goals we set for ourselves. The Pritikin diet has a healthcare center in California where all aspects of the program can be carried out under the advice of qualified personnel. But what could we do if we don't have the resources to cover the costs of the program? We can follow the basic guidelines proposed to improve our quality of life. It is not necessary to follow nutritional programs that promise us to lose weight in a miraculous way but that in the long run end up compromising our health. It would be advisable to go to a nutritionist to obtain detailed information on this subject.
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  10. The coronavirus vaccine developed by the American pharmaceutical company Pfizer and the German BioNTech began shipping to hospitals across the United Kingdom in super cold containers on Sunday, two days before the start of the largest immunization program in the history of Great Britain. . Some 800,000 doses are expected to be available by Tuesday. Last week, the country became the first to authorize the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine for emergency use. In trials, the vaccine was shown to be nearly 95% effective. They will be applied in principle in 50 hospitals in England. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will start on the same day. Governments and health agencies around the world will be monitoring the British vaccination program to observe its successes and failures and adjust their own plans. The United States expects to begin vaccinations later this month. British regulatory authorities are also examining data on vaccines made by Moderna and AstraZeneca-Oxford University. Russia on Saturday began injecting thousands of doctors, teachers and others at dozens of centers in Moscow with the Russian-made Sputnik V vaccine, which was approved in the summer. The excitement in Britain, which has the highest number of virus-related deaths in Europe at over 61,000, was palpable. "Next week will be a historic moment as vaccination against COVID-19 begins," said Health Secretary Matt Hancock. People who will receive the vaccine first will be those patients 80 years of age or older who are in hospitals, including outpatients; people who work in nursing homes and those health workers who are considered high risk. Everyone will need a booster dose 21 days later. Buckingham Palace declined to comment on speculation that whether 94-year-old Queen Elizabeth II and her 99-year-old husband Prince Philip will be vaccinated, a move that could reassure anyone nervous about getting the vaccine. . The UK has secured 40 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine. Since only people over the age of 16 will be immunized, about 55 million people will be eligible. Delivery of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is complicated because it must be stored in very cold temperatures, around -70 degrees Celsius (-94 F). After thawing the vaccine, which takes a few hours, additional time is required to prepare it for injection.
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  14. Despite the weather, the Honda S2000 is the wet dream of many car enthusiasts. If its commercial success was not more brilliant, it was due to the fact that at the beginning its production was measured to the millimeter. This has caused that today the few units that are available in the second-hand market are highly valued. Not in vain from time to time rumors arise that suggest that he could return to fulfill our wishes. This situation has been repeated since the Honda S2000 left the market in 2009. The last time we had news of its resurrection was about three years ago. Then it was said that the design team and engineers of the brand were with its development. What's more, a series of sketches and images came to light that seemed to give credibility to this fact. Now, after seeing that it was not like that, the rumors return to the load. Will they be true this time ...? This "resurrected" Honda S2000 would share an engine with the next Civic Type R The one in charge of "raising the hare" this time has been Forbes. According to this publication, a source close to Honda would have announced that they would be considering resuscitating him. In fact, they suggest that the marketing department would be carrying out the necessary market studies to find out if customers would be receptive to their return. But there is more because they suggest that it could arrive in the year 2024 to celebrate its 25 years of history. If all this data has encouraged you, this anonymous source has also counted other pearls to Forbes. Apparently, the report they handle indicates that this hypothetical Honda S2000 would have an exterior size very similar to that of the previous one. That is, its wingspan was wanted in the environment of 4 to 4.20 meters. Regarding its technique, its engineers would make massive use of aluminum and carbon fiber for the chassis and body. The reason is simple: contain the weight to reduce emissions. Finally, we will address one of the "pearls" that Forbes advertises through its sources. Apparently, this Honda S2000 would adopt the 2.0-liter turbo block that gives life to the Civic Type R. This idea goes against the original precept of the S2000 since its engine was a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated. In addition, engineers would have to adapt the Type R block to a longitudinal arrangement. However, these data must be taken with a grain of salt and a lot of skepticism. This is due to a few words that the CEO of Honda offered in the year 2017. At that time he confirmed that it was not the best time to bring the S2000 back to life. The reason? Customers' purchase intent does not revolve around this market segment. Of course, three years have passed of that and perhaps they have changed their minds.
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  15. The fermented ones are foods that contribute to the balance of the intestinal microbiota, which has a direct connection with the immune system. Fermentation is a chemical process that ancient cultures used to preserve food. In addition to being a preservation method, it is a technology that serves to make food more beneficial, it makes certain properties and vitamins intensify. All cultures have had their own ferments. In Ecuador, there are a variety of fermented drinks such as the various chichas. And in a more global panorama, currently the consumption trend has pointed a lot towards Kombucha, Sauerkraut, Kefir, among others fermented with thousands of years. So what makes ferment so valuable? Ferments are probiotic foods, this means that they are full of life, they are a set of microorganisms that ferment the food. Camila Ruales, nutritionist and psychologist, explains that our body is made up of many more microorganisms than cells. These sets of microorganisms (mostly bacteria) that live in various areas of our body are called microbiota. A healthy microbiota is maintained by benign bacteria that work in symbiotic relationship with us. According to Ruales, there are thousands of studies that have shown that the health of these microorganisms largely determines our health as well. The healthier our benign bacteria are, the more they will help us fight pathogenic bacteria, and how we eat will directly affect the health of these bacteria. Ruales explains that the gut microbiota, specifically, has several very important functions. First, it favors digestion and the assimilation of food compounds that we cannot assimilate on our own. It also fulfills a barrier function that protects us from pathogenic bacteria and toxins. It is responsible for some regulatory functions of the immune system. It contributes to the production and transformation of some vitamins, and studies have also shown that the quality of our microbiota has an impact on how our mood is. Fermented ones are excellent for keeping the intestine healthy and rich in nutrients. By consuming foods that help improve the environment of the microbiota, we can be sure that we are also helping in all the processes that run in our body. “I see nutrition as a prevention method. I am sure that when we eat well we will be healthy ”, says Ruales. A fermenting lifestyle Paola Lagos and Andrés Peñaherrera are the parents of the Kombucha Con Amor project that they created 4 years ago after living in Australia, where they found the fermentist lifestyle. Kombucha is its main product, this is a drink that results from the fermentation of the infusion of green tea through a probiotic culture. This ancient drink comes from Asia, it is part of the evolution in nutritious foods of an entire culture. The elaboration of Kombucha began as an experience of their daily life, fermenting it at home. When they felt the benefits in their own health, they began to share the drink among those close to them, and now, the goal of the “Con Amor” venture is to offer a whole health experience with its products. “Health is something that is interconnected, the digestive system is not separate from our other systems. Supporting the digestive system through the consumption of probiotics supports all the other functions linked to our intestinal microbiota, such as the immune system ”, says Lagos. Currently we have many habits that can unbalance the intestinal microbiota, for example: the intake of antibiotics, a diet high in processed foods, stress, among others. For them, health is multifactorial, and within these factors, ferments are a contribution, a part of the medicine cabinet that can help us. “The possibility and complexity of our life is given thanks to the symbiosis with this bacterial world, because we can live with these beings who help us assimilate what we cannot. The rescue of probiotics, of ferments, is a recovery of the complexity of life, of biodiversity. It is to preserve, cultivate and nurture healthy habits so that the bacteria can be in balance ", concludes Peñaherrera. The power to heal the gut microbiota Camila Carpio, 23, has been consuming Kombucha for more than a year and Kefir since the beginning of her quarantine. She says she was always interested in nutrition: "I was looking for ways to improve my digestive health and since I consume fermented foods I feel disinflammation, better digestion and the heaviness after eating has been reduced". In a nutrition course, she found that part of digestive health is in the way the body receives and absorbs nutrients. "I suffered from anemia and ferments improve the conditions of the digestive system so that you can absorb nutrients much better," he says. Finding out about all these benefits was a great motivation for her to start incorporating fermented foods into her diet. "It is incredible to understand how important it is to heal the intestinal microbiota, because it is the basis of all processes and of all digestive health," she adds.
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  16. Thousands of doctors, professors and others in risk groups signed up for the coronavirus vaccine in Moscow starting Saturday, kicking off a broader immunization campaign across Russia. The vaccinations come three days after the president, Vladimir Putin, ordered the start of a "large-scale" immunization campaign against COVID-19, although the drug against the virus designed in the country has not yet completed advanced studies necessary to guarantee its effectiveness and safety in accordance with established scientific protocols. The Russian leader said Wednesday that more than two million doses of the Sputnik V vaccine will be available in the next few days, allowing authorities to offer them to health workers and teachers across the country starting late next week. . Moscow, which currently records about a quarter of new daily infections in the country, opened 70 vaccination centers on Saturday. Doctors, teachers and municipal workers were invited to reserve their turn for an injection, and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said some 5,000 people signed up in the hours after the system went live on Friday. Russia boasts that Sputnik V was the "world's first registered COVID-19 vaccine" after the government gave it regulatory approval in early August. The move drew criticism from international experts, who said that in that time It had only been tested on a few dozen people at the moment. Putin downplayed those doubts, claiming in August that one of his daughters was among the first recipients of the vaccine. In recent months, Sputnik V has been offered to health workers and teachers, although it was still in advanced trials. Several senior officials said they had received it, and earlier this week the Russian military began inoculating navy crews who will embark on missions. More than 100,000 people have already been vaccinated in Russia, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Wednesday. The free vaccine is offered to people between the ages of 18 and 60 without chronic diseases and who are not pregnant or nursing mothers. Sputnik V, which requires two injections, was developed by the Gamaleya Institute, based in the Russian capital. Two weeks after receiving government authorization, an advanced study with 40,000 volunteers was announced and is still underway. Last month, the makers of the vaccine noted that interim analysis of the data showed it to be 91.4% effective. The conclusion was based on 39 infections among the 18,794 study participants who received both doses of the drug or the placebo, which is a much lower infection rate than that seen by Western pharmaceutical companies when evaluating the effectiveness of their vaccines. The other two vaccines developed in Russia are still in the testing phase. On Wednesday, Britain was the first Western country to authorize the use of a coronavirus vaccine developed by US pharmaceutical company Pfizer and Germany's BioNTech.
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  23. It seems that sooner or later we will see how an electric version of Aprilia scooters becomes a reality. At least that's what the registration of the Aprilia eSR1 name with the European Union Intellectual Property Office suggests. What would make it the first 100% electric model of the Italian brand. However, what will not be is the first electric motorcycle of the Piaggio industrial group, owner of Aprilia. Something that gives us a clue as to what the eSR1's specs will likely be when it hits the road. Piaggio motor and battery Piaggio already presented the Vespa Elettrica in 2018 and, unless it has invested in the development of a new mechanics, it is usual for this group to share its technology among its different brands. If so, the Aprilia eSR1 would have the same capabilities as the Vespa: a brushless DC motor capable of delivering 2 kW (2.7 HP) continuously and 4 kW (5.4 HP) at full power. Although this electric scooter originally had a maximum speed limited to 45 km / h (valid for AM driving license from the age of 15), its speed was increased to 70 km / h. A version for which the A1 or B permit with three years old is required in Spain. The lithium battery of the Vespa Elettrica, which could take the Aprilia eSR1, offers a range of 100 km and can be recharged in four hours. According to Piaggio, it should last about 1,000 charge cycles, which the company equates to about 50,000 to 70,000 km in the real world or about 10 years for most owners. Sharing technology is not bad, but not learning is An improvement detail of the Vespa, which would be nice if the Aprilia did not inherit, is that the battery is not removable. This is why it can only be charged with a coiled cable integrated into the seat compartment. Which means that it cannot be comfortably charged at home or protected from inclement weather. For example, from very low temperatures, which do not do any good to batteries of this type. We will have to wait to find out if the Aprilia eSR1 electric scooter will have the same technology as the Vespa. We will report back on it as soon as the brand makes a statement about it.
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  24. Acquiring good eating habits and distrusting fast diets are fundamental precepts. The process takes time. If necessary nutrients for the body are eliminated to lose weight, it can lead to health problems. The most common are hair loss, nail weakness, and dizziness. "Weight loss has to occur within a framework of learning habits and lifestyle", indicates Viviana Viviant (M.N. 1680), nutritionist and personal trainer. "In general, a lot of food education is lacking," he says. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics of the United States states that if the goal is to lose weight, a minimum of 14 meetings with an expert are necessary over a period of at least six months. Studies by the World Health Organization (WHO) go along the same lines. This means that you have to pay attention and be wary of those diets that promise miraculous weight losses of more than one kilo a week. If the proposal is to “change the chip”, the first thing is to have a healthy relationship with food. You cannot think of a diet as a punishment. This vision, championed by psychologists and nutritionists, is the foundation of all healthy physical change. "The fact of consuming healthy and varied foods, and doing physical activity that is enjoyable, are habits that can be supported by a nutritionist, according to the patient's needs, evaluating their lifestyle", proposes nutritionist Nadia Hrycyk (MN 5.430 ), also an expert in anthropometry, a discipline that allows knowing the composition and distribution of body mass, fat and bone through a set of measurements such as height, folds, perimeters and diameters. Some guidelines suggested by professionals are: Seek a caloric deficit. There are no miracle supplements or products. The real way to lose weight is to cut calories from your diet (300-500 calories) and increase your caloric expenditure with exercise. Sport can help, but the key is in the diet and the calories we eat from healthy foods. Change the lifestyle. It's not about looking for celebrity diets. To avoid rebound effects, you have to generate lasting changes, which consist of learning to eat in a balanced way forever. Some "good habits" can be: eat slowly, avoid snacking on food that is linked to emotions, and plan meals. Negative emotions and boredom lead to eating more and making worse food choices, opting for high-calorie and high-fat foods. Incorporate more fruits and vegetables. They should be the basis of any healthy diet. As much to lose weight as if, simply, it is necessary to maintain. They are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, essential nutrients for the proper functioning of the body. Cook in a healthier way. The iron and the oven can be great allies. When cooking a food in a container that contains a fatty element such as oil or margarine, the caloric value is greatly increased and, of course, its fat value Drink water as the main drink. Water exerts a physical effect by occupying a space in the stomach so it contributes to feeling full. It's easy to pack on liquid calories by drinking sodas and juices.
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