Day: April 8, 2025

A Few Things About Threads (As I Move Towards Using It More Than X

- Roshan

How does Threads work?

Threads is an Instagram app and social media platform where you can post short pieces of text (threads), reply and engage in conversations with others and follow friends, family or profiles you are interested in. Any thread you post will appear on your profile and in feed. You can choose who can interact with your threads through your privacy settings.

Threads character length

Thread posts can be up to 500 characters long and include links, photos and videos (up to 5 minutes in length) and can be easily shared or reposted to your Instagram story.

Hashtags on threads

Hashtags are used to help make search easier on many social media platforms by placing a hashtag symbol(#) before keywords or phrases. They are used on many social platforms including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, and popularised on Twitter. When used in the Threads app appear in the feed as normal text and they are not interactive in the same way as on other social media channels.

At present Threads do not use hashtags, nor is there a function to search specific content or posts by hashtag. However, there is speculation that Threads will have hashtags in the future, as Instagram announced they will soon add a number of new features to help with discovery and search on the platform, making it easier to follow trends.

To create a Thread account, currently you do need to have a linked Instagram account. If you want to access Threads, you will have to sign up for Instagram first.

Importing Instagram followers to Threads

Currently the Threads app does not allow you to import your Instagram followers to Threads. It does however offer your followers the option to follow you when they join Threads, offering them the option to follow all or manually select the ones you want to follow.

Nine Benefits To Eating Hard Boiled Eggs

- Roshan

1. Boosts Metabolism

The presence of essential amino acids makes it easy for your body to use the proteins in eggs for maintenance. As eggs are high in protein, these can help to boost metabolism by up to 80-100 calories, thereby boosting your metabolism. Eggs also contain mono and polyunsaturated fats which reduce the absorption of cholesterol.

2. Low in Calories

ggs are low in calories and contain only 78 calories along with the yolk. However, you can do away with the egg yolk if you want to lose some extra pounds fast. For a wholesome meal in the morning, you can include 2-4 eggs in your breakfast, which contain less than 240 calories.

3. Boosts Immunity

Eggs are the powerhouse of proteins, especially yolks. Eggs yolks contain zinc and selenium. These two minerals are very important to boost immunity. Though egg yolks are a little on the higher side of cholesterol, still one can manage to eat at least one properly cooked egg yolk per day.

4. Keeps you Full

Eggs help you stay full for a longer period of time, which will help you stay away from hunger pangs. The reason is eggs are a great source of protein and also highly satiating. The high stative value of eggs reduces your appetite and also increases fullness to help you avoid hunger pangs.

5. Source of Good Cholesterol

Eggs increase the levels of HDL (high-density lipoprotein), which is known as good cholesterol. People with a higher level of HDL are at a lower risk of developing heart diseases and other serious health problems. Eating two eggs a day can help in increasing your HDL level to a great extent.

6. Rich Source of Omega-3

Eggs are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids reduce triglycerides level in blood. Researches have shown that the intake of five omega-3 enriched eggs per week for three weeks can lower the triglycerides level by 16–18%.

7. Improves Eyesight

Eggs contain two essential antioxidants – lutein and zeaxanthin. These antioxidants are linked to keeping your eyes healthy and safe from damage. These antioxidants protect your eyes from the harm caused by UV rays. In addition, eggs also reduce the chances of developing cataracts at an early age.

8. Reduces Bloating

Bad eating habits take a toll on your health, which leads to bloating. Outside food is one of the main reasons for a bloated belly. Ditching outside food is a tough option, especially if you are working. However, eating boiled eggs for breakfast and staying away from junk food can be of great help in preventing a bloated belly. Boiled eggs for breakfast will make you feel lighter as compared to eating something unhealthy for breakfast.

9. Maintains Brain Health

Eating right is extremely important to maintain your brain health. Eggs contain the perfect amounts of vitamins and minerals, which help in the functioning of your brain. The essential vitamins and minerals maintain the functioning of your brain cells, memory, nervous system and metabolism.