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Why you should use the internet more often? Research shows that when you use the internet it is good for your brain.  What happens is, when your use the Internet you are enganging in complicated neurological activity that can help keep your mind fit and sharp. Of course we can’t use this study to prove to everyone that the Internet isn’t just a time waster (because so much of it is), but next time someone says to get off the internet because it is rotting your brain, you can counteract and say, no I’m actually engaging in complicated neurological activitiy,

(However that doesn’t usually fly when you are just watching YouTube videos.) But, if you bust out the Sudoku or any other brain busters, or just write blogs you truly are keeping your brain fit.

We’ve noticed how expensive Energy Drinks and Bars can be, so we’ve decided to make our own, to help keep energized as we blog.  Sure we’ve spent two bucks on that Monster energy drink and $1.50 on that energy bar, but that all ads up. Keep energized and make your own drinks and bars.

How To Make Your Own Energy Protein Bar

The food network has a great guide on how to make a protein that is not only easy to make, but can be cooked in a little over a half hour.  This will create 24 (2-inch) squares.

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How To Make Your Own Energy Drink

Making your own energy drink can be easier than you think.  Using ingredients we already had at home, we were able to create an easy to make energy drink.

• 1 can orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• water

Skip the Energy Drink and Drink Water

Drinking water has plenty of benefits.  Water is in itself an energy drink.  Water provides: 1)Healthier skin 2)Regulate body temperature 3) Stay energized: We lose 10 cups of fluid a day and filling and we need to replace that water to stay alert and energized.