Watermelons have amazing health benefits.
Watermelon is undoubtedly one of the most refreshing, thirst-quenching fruit available year-round, I’d gladly tell you that it ranks up there on my favourite fruit list, right after pineapples, apples, bananas, pears, cashews… (OK, pardon me. I admit I have a lot of favourites!).It is not only delicious but also very nutritious. Studies have shown […]
Anorexia Nervosa: Symptoms and Help Tips to Gain Weight
Anorexia nervosa (say “an-uh-RECK-see-uh nur-VOH-suh”) is a type of eating disorder. People who have anorexia have an intense fear of gaining weight. They severely limit the amount of food they eat and can become dangerously thin. What is Anorexia Nervosa? According to the National Health Service UK (NHS), Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health condition. It […]
Eating Beans Gives Me Gas. What Can I Do To Fix This?
Eating beans is a good idea. Beans are a superfood rich in soluble dietary fibre that enable the removal of cholesterol and unhealthy fats. This prevents them from being absorbed by the body. Beans have been attributed as diabetic food (food for people living with diabetes) this is because of the complex carbohydrates present in […]
Food Poisoning in Nigeria: Causes, Symptoms and Prevention
What is food poisoning? Food poisoning is a food-borne illness. It results from eating contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food due to unsanitary exposure or preparation. What causes food poisoning? There are 3 major causes; Bacteria, Parasites and Viruses. Bacteria is the most common cause of this ailment. Dangerous bacteria like E.coli, Listeria, Campylobacter, Salmonella and C. […]
Natural Ways to Remove Stretch Marks on Your Buttocks
Stretch marks have been known and seen to be a reason to be self-conscious. It is normal to get them; however, to have these very dark types, they look dull and bad. Many a time, stretch marks occur to body parts where a lot of fat is stored. It could be the thighs, abdomen, upper […]
Aloe Extract (Acemannan) – The Wound Hormone
Acemannan is a complex polysaccharide found in the inner leaf gel of the aloe plant. A specialized cell called a leucoplast produces the acemannan. It’s composed of mannose, glucose, and galactose monomers making it into a polysaccharide. Acemannan is the specific component that sets aloe vera apart from the 400 other species of aloe plants. […]
Beef Stew – A ‘Resaucefull’ and Nutritious Food
Beef stew or any other stews is a combination of solid food ingredients that have been cooked in liquid and served in the resultant gravy. Ingredients in a stew can include any combination of vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, onions, beans, peppers and tomatoes) or meat, especially tougher meats suitable for slow-cooking, such as beef. […]
Kitchen: How To Make It a Clean Healthy Eating Haven
If you are looking to get fit and be healthier this coming new year, then there is one thing that people often forget about; their kitchen! You might have heard that abs are not only made in the gym but also in the kitchen. So by making a few small changes, you can make sure […]
Growing Vegetables: The Problems Stopping People
So you know from our blog, that we are a huge advocate for eating healthy and nutritious food. A magnificent way of doing this is to grow and produce your own. Then you know that it is organic and chemical free. What could be better than growing the produce for a deliciously simple salad? But […]
Water Fast and the Generous Rewards
If you decide to take the plunge and go on a water fast, there are bountiful rewards, even after just 24 hours of abstinence from food. The first, and the whole point of a fast, is the weight loss. Plan on about a kilogram dropped for every one day fast. The added bonuses are the […]
