Make it part of your daily diet. How often do you eat yogurt? Well, yogurt is super nutritious and you should be eating it on a daily basis. Even though it means getting the smallest cup, just ensure that you consume it as often as possible. Reason? It has great health benefits and you will be thankful for the results. Check out some great benefits of eating yogurt: 1. Source of Calcium Calcium helps in bone and teeth health. This is especially great for people who do not like plain milk because yogurt is tastier. Eating yogurt daily will thus…
Author: Onyinyechi Nwanunobi
Yaay! The mangoes season is here and we can’t keep calm. We have all been waiting for it and yes, mangoes are back in the market and it’s time to feast. While still at feasting, why not check out how we benefit from eating the king of fruits? Here are a few health benefits of mangoes: 1. Overall health Mangoes are not just referred to as the king of fruits for nothing. They are rich in Vitamins and nutrients that are good for your overall health. The numerous proteins in mangoes keep away so many diseases and infections. 2. Eye…
Good reasons to have them daily. They may not be as sweet as sweet potatoes but their nutritional value is definitely worth it. Although they are mostly boiled and eaten for breakfast, you could also cook them with other foods to make stew. Check out these great benefits of ndumas: 1. Digestion Arrowroots have high starch and they act as a laxative to people with bowel movement problems. The fiber in arrowroots helps in preventing bloating, indigestion and constipation. 2. Heart health Ndumas are rich in Potassium which is known to be a vasodilator. It relieves the tension of your…
How many eggs do you eat in a week? Nutritional requirements vary from person to person. As such, there is no standards such as the number of eggs a person should eat every day. For some, 2 eggs in a week is okay while others need 2 eggs depending on their body’s nutritional requirements. So, what happens when you eat eggs daily? Well, in as long as you do not eat too many of them, eggs have great benefits. Check out some of the great things that happen to your body when you eat eggs: 1. Eyes health According to…
It is important to know what to wear and what not to wear to a wedding. Weddings are for the bride and groom and your presence as the guest is for you to witness the occasion. Getting dressed for a wedding is no easy feat. If you haven’t been to many, you might not know much about acceptable attire. If you have been to a lot, the formality has likely varied at each, and even if it hasn’t, you probably don’t want to wear the exact same thing to every ceremony. The day is for the bride and groom to…
Apple cider vinegar is great for metabolism, weight loss, managing sugar levels and improving skin and hair. Making apple cider vinegar is simple and easy. Ingredients Method To make this simple recipe, choose strong-flavoured apples to get the best results. Next, wash and cut the apples. Heat a large pan or vessel and put it over medium heat. Then add apples, oranges and brown sugar. Mix them nicely, when the water starts turning warm, add aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Mix it nicely and add more water and cover the lid. Let it cook for 2 hours. Once…
Your buttocks or anal region needs the same attention as you give your vaginal or penis. Keeping your intimate health hygienic goes a long way in protecting your overall well-being. While the vagina is a self-cleansing organ, your private parts need you to keep them washed and dry. Your anal region or buttocks need the same care. There are many bacteria present around the butt such as streptococcus. So, if you don’t keep the area clean, bacteria might lead to infections, which may cause major challenges to your health. Causes of butt or anal infections Sweating It is fairly common…
Ever wondered how you can ripen your avocado faster? It’s so frustrating when you have a meal that goes so well with avo but then your avo is not really ripe and you kinda just have to have the meal minus the avo? Urgh, so frustrating. Avocado is one heavenly fruit, serves a tone of purposes from being consumed to being used for beauty DIYs; it’s a must-have. However, it’s not avocado season at the moment. In fact, if you go to buy an avocado, you will only find the unripe ones, but, go ahead and buy them anyway (they’re…
Cranberries are loaded with vitamins and nutrients which our bodies need. And although it’s hard to find the real fruits in our market, cranberry juice is available in most supermarkets. It’s even more beneficial for women but men too should not miss the great benefits of this juice. Check out some of the health benefits of cranberry juice: 1. Heart health Studies have found that some compounds present in cranberries fight heart related diseases. Also, one research found that people who drank cranberry juice on a regular basis had low levels of LDL, the bad cholesterol that puts one at…
Who though they are good for humans? Banana is one great fruit that can be eaten any time of the day; plus it has numerous health benefits. But did you know that you can also eat the banana flower? It’s mostly used to feed cows is some parts of Kenya while it’s used as a jerrican cover in other parts. So the next time you think of throwing away those flowers, pause for a moment and think about these great benefits of banana flower: 1. Fiber Banana flows are rich in dietary fiber just like other vegetables. Eating them thus…
You need to cut your portions. We all eat more than we should at some point. But it’s also possible to be overeating every now and then without even realizing it. Overeating leads to obesity which puts you at the risk of different health conditions such as diabetes and heart diseases. So how do you know if you are just eating enough or you are eating more than you should? Here are some signs: 1. You avoid social events that involve food Do you always find it shameful to eat with your colleagues or friends because you are afraid that…
Have you ever soaked your green grams only to be met by germinating grams in the morning? It also happens when you leave green peas in the refrigerator for a few days. There are people who simply trash their sprouts thinking that they may be unfit for consumption. Well, eating raw sprouts can make you sick but once cooked, they are usually fir for consumption. In fact, some sprouts are said to have more proteins than lean meat. So next time your seeds or grains sprout, you know what to do. Here are some great benefits of eating sprouts: 1.…