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Hans India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Hans India
Celebrate International Yoga Day with almonds – A natural source of protein
International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21st, is a tribute to the ancient practice that nurtures physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. As yoga continues to inspire millions across the globe, pairing it with a nutrient-rich diet enhances its transformative impact. Among the essential nutrients, protein plays a crucial role in supporting muscle strength and recovery—especially for yoga enthusiasts holding challenging asanas or flowing through dynamic sequences. One of the best natural sources of protein? California almonds. Almonds, often referred to as the 'king of nuts,' are rich in 15 essential nutrients including protein, healthy fats, vitamin E, magnesium, and dietary fiber. They are not only a convenient and wholesome snack but also contribute significantly to overall wellness. Two recent studies reinforce this: Dr. Mark Kern's research highlighted that regular almond consumption can accelerate post-exercise recovery by reducing muscle damage, while Dr. Oliver Witard's study positioned almonds as an ideal pre-workout snack that helps reduce soreness and supports performance. From improving cholesterol levels to aiding in blood sugar control, promoting skin health, and assisting in weight management, almonds are truly versatile. Whether eaten raw, roasted, blended into smoothies, added to salads, or used as a topping on dishes, they offer flexibility in daily diets without compromising nutrition. Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan shared her wellness routine this Yoga Day, saying, 'As a mother and a working woman, yoga keeps me centered. It has improved my digestion, immunity, skin, and overall calmness. I pair yoga with a clean, balanced diet that includes seasonal produce and almonds. Almonds are my go-to snack—they help sustain my energy and support my active lifestyle.' Nutrition and Wellness Consultant Sheela Krishnaswamy emphasized, 'I recommend coupling yoga with a balanced diet rich in protein sources like almonds. With their combination of protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats, almonds aid in managing weight and meeting daily nutritional needs. Their health benefits are backed by both traditional wisdom and over 200 scientific studies.' Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head of Dietetics at Max Healthcare, added, 'To gain the full benefits of yoga, nutrition is key. Almonds are particularly beneficial for yogis—they help support muscle recovery, manage cholesterol, and stabilize blood sugar levels, making them an excellent dietary addition.' Celebrity fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala also includes yoga in her weekly schedule. 'Yoga helps me stay calm and centered, while almonds keep my nutrition clean and balanced. I love their versatility—you can enjoy them in so many ways while getting essential nutrients.' South Indian actress Shriya Saran shared, 'Yoga keeps me grounded and focused. I choose almonds to fuel and recover after each session. A handful post-yoga makes a noticeable difference.' Ayurveda expert Madhumitha Krishnan noted, 'In Ayurveda and Siddha, almonds are seen as body toners that nourish the nervous system and promote strength, muscle mass, and glowing skin.' This International Yoga Day, celebrate the synergy of mindful movement and wholesome nutrition. By incorporating almonds into your daily routine, you support muscle recovery, manage weight effectively, and nurture your health from within. Let every pose and every bite lead you toward holistic harmony.
Russia Today
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Russia Today
Listen to gaming's most important voice standing up to DEI
For the better part of a decade – if not longer – so-called nerd media has been under assault from within its own walls. Wokeness, DEI, and HR run amok have irreparably destroyed far too many franchises to count. But with a right-wing vibe shift occurring throughout the civilized world, a change is coming, and one former developer from the once-beloved gaming titan Blizzard should get his dues for risking it all to lead the charge. Before the culture war dominated so much of our lives, Mark Kern, aka Grummz, was already an important figure within the realm of gaming. Consider him the Greek God of the sky, for he raised multiple titans. As a producer, he helped bring Starcraft and Diablo IIto life, but more impressively he was the team lead on the global MMO powerhouse World of Warcraft. With his contributions to those titles, he forever altered the gaming landscape. Not content to settle and simply end things there, he eventually began a crusade – not just to alter it a second time, but to save it from the clutches of left-wing demagogues intent on destroying the hobby for their own activist agendas. For those not personally entwined with the hobby, it's hard to fully convey just how far gaming has crashed throughout the 2010s and '20s, but one need only look at big-budget Western games to see how devastatingly it has rotted. Military shooters like Call of Duty proudly feature trans flags and other gender-bending propaganda, while in far too many games to count, female characters are intentionally made ugly – spitting in the faces of real women, as the character models bear little resemblance to the actresses used as their base. Consultancy groups like Sweet Baby Inc. are brought in to dictate changes in the name of inclusivity, and if that weren't bad enough, left-wing preaching permeates nearly everything. Fun and meaningful gameplay have been thrown aside to cater to those who don't even enjoy games in the first place. Throughout the industry, most game developers are afraid to speak up, lest they be ostracized, forcefully silenced as gaming turns into a slurry of social justice agitprop. So it's all the more meaningful that, at a time when doing so was nearly social suicide, Mark Kern risked his reputation and career to stand up to the mob. Over the past several years, he has gone all in on fighting back, spending hours on social media calling out injustice and inadequacies where he sees fit. In doing so, he has caused a number of woke games to financially stumble or fail, while also helping titles untainted by DEI – like Black Myth: Wukong and Stellar Blade – find massive success. None of this has been taken lightly by the opposition. He has survived endless attempts at cancellation and doxxing. The replies to his posts are often filled with death threats or wishes for grievous bodily harm. Detractors giddily share GIFs of him being beaten with hammers. His name is constantly smeared, and even his role in delivering Blizzard's greatest hits is questioned. All that is just par for the course for anyone who loudly and proudly goes against the 'tolerant' left – which is all the more reason to commend him, because he has stood firm. It's a massive gamble that is now paying dividends. Elon Musk retweets him often enough, helping spread his message to an even wider audience, which is only serving to unify a growing army of distraught gamers. They are now taking back the medium – but perhaps more importantly, they are fighting back against runaway leftism. The 2014 Gamergate scandal was already one of the original MAGA battlegrounds, but back then, the right wasn't fully united. By 2025, however, the story is vastly different. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are being rejected by the masses, and now government institutions and entertainment mediums are being reclaimed for the land of the sane. There's no doubt a lot of people deserve thanks for putting us on track toward stability and no one person can take all the credit, but Kern still deserves his dues as a commander in the culture war. That's not to say everything about him is perfect. Post-Blizzard, his game development track record isn't as strong, and sometimes he posts things that are a bit too cringeworthy. But that doesn't diminish the strides he has made. He may be an imperfect messenger, but his voice is still one the world needs to hear. Wokeness may be on the back foot, but it's not completely down and out. People like Kern may be the ones to finally land a knockout punch. As Musk loves to proclaim, 'DEI kills art,' and Grummz is how we bring it back to life.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
《刺客教條：暗影者》推聯名「珍珠奶茶」組惹議，前《魔獸世界》製作人吐槽：那是台灣的
Ubisoft 旗下《刺客教條：暗影者》（Assassin's Creed Shadows）隨著發售日期接近，越來越多的行銷活動開始展開，其中就包括一些不只是在遊戲上的跨界合作。像是和知名的飲品品牌 MADRINAS 一起推出了一款《刺客教條：暗影者》的聯名「珍珠奶茶」實體組合，結果遭到不少網友吐槽：「珍珠奶茶是台灣的」 MADRINAS 並不是第一次和遊戲公司合作，每次都會帶來符合遊戲背景與設定的沖泡式飲品組合。只是這次 MADRINAS 和《刺客教條：暗影者》合作所推出的飲品組合居然是「珍珠奶茶」，雖然彌助對應的是「草莓抹茶奶茶」口味；奈緒江對應的則是「櫻花水果茶」口味，看上去有日本風格，但珍珠奶茶本身就與日本無關。 因此，許多玩家第一時間指出「珍珠奶茶」根本不是日本文化，而是誕生自台灣的一種飲品，其中就連在台灣出生的前《魔獸世界》知名製作人「Grummz」Mark Kern 都出現吐槽：「Yo，我出生在台灣，你真的又搞砸了」，其他網友們也跟著嘲諷：「你在跟我開玩笑嗎？我還以為你們有歷史顧問呢？」、「珍珠奶茶是台灣的。它從來就不是日本的…不過嘛，Ubisoft 出這種錯也不差這一次了…」、「這款遊戲不是發生在日本嗎？你們知道台灣不在日本吧？」、「日本明明有很多飲品可以選擇，偏偏選一個和日本無關的...根本是故意激怒人吧」 Master the art of Boba Tea with the @MADRINAS x Assassin's Creed Shadows Collector's Box featuring:🍓 🍵 Yasuke's Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea🍒 🌸 Naoe's Cherry Blossom Fruit TeaGet yours before they vanish ➡️ — Assassin's Creed (@assassinscreed) February 24, 2025 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
《天國降臨：救贖2》兄弟情變「超友誼」引爭議，總監駁：100小時中的可選支線
由 Warhorse Studios 開發的中世紀角色扮演遊戲《天國降臨：救贖2》（Kingdom Come: Deliverance II），在發售首日 Steam 同時在線人數達 17.6 萬，並獲得 92% 的極度好評。然而，部分玩家卻對遊戲中男主角與一代好友之間的「超友誼」橋段有些爭議，讓創意總監 Daniel Vavra 回應道：「只是 100 小時中的一個可選支線」 儘管《天國降臨：救贖2》首日銷售反響熱烈，但在發售前卻因遊戲中疑似加入 DEI 內容而被沙烏地阿拉伯禁售。一些提前測試的玩家爆料，男主角可與一代好兄弟建立「超友誼」關係，引發廣泛爭議。為此，Warhorse Studios 嚴格管控 Steam 討論區，要求停止相關話題並刪除文章，造成不少網友不滿。 後續《天國降臨：救贖2》創意總監 Daniel Vavra 證實這些內容為可選項，並強調不影響遊戲體驗。即便是長期反對 DEI 的遊戲行業知名人士、前《魔獸世界》製作人 Mark Kern 也在社群上為該遊戲辯護，表示其與過去強制加入 DEI 的遊戲有明顯不同。 而在《天國降臨：救贖2》發售後，Daniel Vavra 轉發了一條網友批評遊戲推廣 DEI 和誤導玩家的推文，並強烈反駁：「為了一個超過 100 小時遊戲中的某個可選支線任務，整整哭鬧一個月。他甚至沒有玩過這個遊戲。想像一下，他對自己的愛好有多沒自信。而實際遊玩過遊戲的玩家則完全不在乎。」 This caricature of a man is literally crying and whining for a month about one optional choice in a sidequest in 100+ hour game. Without even playing it. Imagine how insecure he must be about his own preferences. Meanwhile everybody who actually played the game doesnt give a f 🤣 — Daniel Vávra ⚔ (@DanielVavra) February 5, 2025 緊貼最新科技資訊、網購優惠，追隨 Yahoo Tech 各大社交平台！ 🎉📱 Tech Facebook： 🎉📱 Tech Instagram： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 社群： 🎉📱 Tech WhatsApp 頻道： 🎉📱 Tech Telegram 頻道：
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
《天國降臨：救贖2》兄弟情變「超友誼」引爭議，總監駁：100小時中的可選支線
由 Warhorse Studios 開發的中世紀角色扮演遊戲《天國降臨：救贖2》（Kingdom Come: Deliverance II），在發售首日 Steam 同時在線人數達 17.6 萬，並獲得 92% 的極度好評。然而，部分玩家卻對遊戲中男主角與一代好友之間的「超友誼」橋段有些爭議，讓創意總監 Daniel Vavra 回應道：「只是 100 小時中的一個可選支線」 相關新聞：《天國降臨：救贖2》媒體解禁平均87分，總監嘲諷給低分的媒體：值得信賴 儘管《天國降臨：救贖2》首日銷售反響熱烈，但在發售前卻因遊戲中疑似加入 DEI 內容而被沙烏地阿拉伯禁售。一些提前測試的玩家爆料，男主角可與一代好兄弟建立「超友誼」關係，引發廣泛爭議。為此，Warhorse Studios 嚴格管控 Steam 討論區，要求停止相關話題並刪除文章，造成不少網友不滿。 後續《天國降臨：救贖2》創意總監 Daniel Vavra 證實這些內容為可選項，並強調不影響遊戲體驗。即便是長期反對 DEI 的遊戲行業知名人士、前《魔獸世界》製作人 Mark Kern 也在社群上為該遊戲辯護，表示其與過去強制加入 DEI 的遊戲有明顯不同。 而在《天國降臨：救贖2》發售後，Daniel Vavra 轉發了一條網友批評遊戲推廣 DEI 和誤導玩家的推文，並強烈反駁：「為了一個超過 100 小時遊戲中的某個可選支線任務，整整哭鬧一個月。他甚至沒有玩過這個遊戲。想像一下，他對自己的愛好有多沒自信。而實際遊玩過遊戲的玩家則完全不在乎。」 This caricature of a man is literally crying and whining for a month about one optional choice in a sidequest in 100+ hour game. Without even playing it. Imagine how insecure he must be about his own preferences. Meanwhile everybody who actually played the game doesnt give a f 🤣 — Daniel Vávra ⚔ (@DanielVavra) February 5, 2025 — 👉電玩遊戲、主機、周邊特賣 5 折起！最高回饋 10%
