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It is hard to avoid unhealthy goofs because they are typically so tasty and usually easily accessible. Problem is, they jeopardise our well-being and learning why they are bad should be able to help you make better dietary choices daily. 1.Packaged Cookies These are usually rich in trans-fat and are mostly made with partially hydrogenated cooking oils. Not to mention their high sugar content. 2.Coffee Creamer You might think you consume these in small doses so the nutrient profile should not matter. But even in the smallest doses, these add up especially if you are a big coffee drinker. Opt for healthier alternatives like almond, low fat or skim milk. 3.Chips Chips are calories dense and high in fat. And with chips, portion control is very difficult.  4.Energy Drinks They are high in sugar even though they claim to be crucial for replenishing, hydrating and getting your vitamins.  5.Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurt contains less fat than ice cream but it is still loa...

A lot of things can happen to ruin our clothes, and it is especially disheartening when you might have spent a lot of money and time picking out these clothes to suit your personality, and the occasion. Dream Stream team brings you some clever hacks to fix your clothes , and bring back that dazzling smile to your face.   1.Remove grease or oil stains from clothing i.Blot away any excess grease or oil with a paper towel. ii.Cover grease/oil stain generously with baby powder, or other absorbents like corn starch or salt. iii.Remove the baby powder from the clothing with a paper towel or spoon carefully, avoiding any spillage onto other parts of the clothing. iv.Work a small amount of hand dishwashing detergent and water into stain with your thumb. Once the detergent begins to foam up, take an old toothbrush and begin rubbing the stain using circular motions. v.Wash the clothing, alone, with laundry detergent.   2.Clean patent leather i.Use a regular baby wi...

If there is an easier way of doing things, we should definitely know about them. DreamStream team brings you 10 useful hacks that can get the small irritations out of the way, and help make life easier. It is very inconvenient to cut vegetables or fruits using blunt knives. You can sharpen your knives by rubbing the blade up and down on a ceramic bowl’s ring. Use a dry erase marker on your mirror for daily reminders. Spruce up the room by adding car fresheners to your air conditioner. Fold your shirts in half and store them vertically for more room in your closet. When ironing a button-up shirt, flip it inside-out to easily iron over the button side. Put old newspaper at the bottom of your bin to absorb food juices. Use a spring from an old pen to keep your charger from bending, and breaking. Wrap a wet paper towel around your beverage and put it in the freezer. In about 15 minutes it will be almost ice cold. Use a hanging shoe rack ...

This homemade all-natural makeup remover is the perfect cleanse to remove the makeup off your face when you are tired at the end of a hectic work-day or after a night of partying. These are easy and quick to use, and the ingredients leave your face soft and smooth in the mornings. The fact that it is made of natural products, makes it even better! Ingredients: One 4-ounce jar Organic cotton pads 1½ - 2 tbsp. coconut oil 1 tsp castile soap (or tear-free baby wash) Distilled water 2-4 drops essential oils (this is optional, although lavender essential oil is very good for your skin) Instructions: 1.Place the cotton pads inside the glass jar. 2.In a small bowl mix the coconut oil and castile soap. 3.Pour mixture over cotton pads. 4.Press down on the pads so the soap and coconut oil evenly absorb into them. 5.Pour distilled water over pads, just enough to wet the pads. 6.Place the lid on the jar and shake to evenly distribute the liquid over the pads.   Now that you have you...

DreamStream has compiled a list of no-fuss Houseplants you can grow and add life and colour to your home. 1.Pothos This indoor plant has an air-purifying quality that can absorb and strip toxins like formaldehyde from materials at home. It has trailing stems and works well in a hanging basket or as a climbing plant with some training onto whatever object you like that will support it. It can produce stems that trail eight feet or longer, so just cut them back when they get too long and your plant will continue to look full and healthy. It can thrive in an array of lighting conditions, but low light may diminish the leaves' variegation. Allow soil to dry somewhat between watering. Pothos does well in an array of normal room temperatures. 2.Aloe This succulent with long pointed leaves has medicinal properties and can grow three feet high for big impact indoors. Smaller varieties like the popular aloe vera, work great in small, sunny indoor spaces. Aloe likes ro...

Growing number of health and beauty conscious people are looking for the right treatment to help reduce wrinkles and fine lines, brought on by ageing and stress. These treatments are often unnatural as they contain artificial ingredients. One of the most effective natural treatment is the use of castor oil.   Castor oil is produced from the seed of the castor plant and is usually taken as a health supplement. It is also an effective form of wrinkle treatment. Applying castor oil to your skin helps to soothe your skin, restoring its natural youthful appearance, and helping to diminish unsightly wrinkles and fine lines.   Castor oil is very effective at moisturizing skin. Its many antioxidant properties helps defend your skin against oxidizing agents. It also cleanses and heals your skin while hydrating. Also, castor oil does not leave an oily feeling on your skin after you use it. Simply wash it off with some warm water or even some gentle facial cleanser and it wil...

Due to hectic lifestyles we often forget to take care of our lips, which is the most sensitive skin of our face. Dream Stream brings you these Home remedies to make your lips pink and rosy, naturally. 1. Olive Oil and Sugar Scrub Take a pinch of sugar in a bowl, add few drops of olive oil and mix properly. Gently rub the mixture on your lips for 1 minute before rinsing with cold water. Repeat every alternate day to make your lips smooth and soft. 2.Ice Massage Wrap some ice cubes in a muslin cloth and gently massage your lips in a circular motion. This revitalizes your lips, keeps it fresh and maintains water balance. 3. Honey Massage Take a drop of honey on your fingertips and slowly massage your lips in a circular motion for 5 minutes and then wash your lips with lukewarm water. Honey acts as an excellent natural moisturizer, and soothes and maintains the pinkness of your lips. 4.Rose Petals and Milk Soak some rose petals in water for a minute, and then...