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STRAWBERRIES AND IT’S NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

February 10, 2020 Benadine Nonye

The moment I hear the word ‘Strawberry’ the first thing that comes to my mind is the dark red juicy strawberries of Mahabaleshwar. How about you? Have you ever wondered what is so good about this fruit that we all love? It is loved so much that you tend to get various food products ranging from syrups to biscuits, toffees, chocolates to ice creams etc with this flavour. People want to enjoy its flavour in any form possible. Let us have a look at its nutritional values and its health…

Health Benefits of Different Fruits and Vegetables

February 7, 2020 Benadine Nonye

BANANAS •Protect your heart. •Strengthen bones. •Control blood pressure •Block diarrhea. BEANS •Prevent constipation. •Help hemorrhoids. •Lower cholesterol. •Combat cancer. •Stabilize blood sugar. BROCCOLI •Strengthens. •Saves eyesight. •Combats cancer. •Protects your heart. •Controls blood pressure. CABBAGE •Combats cancer. •Prevents constipation. •Promotes weight loss. •Protects your heart. •Helps hemorrhoids. CARROTS •Save eyesight. •Protect your heart. •Prevent constipation. •Combat cancer. •Promote weight loss. CAULIFLOWER •Protects against Prostate Cancer. •Combats Breast Cancer. •Strengthens bones. •Banishes bruises. •Guards against heart disease. GARLIC •Lowers cholesterol. •Controls blood pressure. •Combats cancer. •kills bacteria. •Fights fungus. GRAPEFRUIT…

Amazing Benefits of Drinking Okra Water First thing in the Morning

January 21, 2020 Benadine Nonye

A lot of people are not even aware that okra can be soaked and that the water is drinkable not just as a water but it also possesses unknown amazing health benefits as we are going to be discussing below on this article. Okra which is commonly known as “Lady Finger” is a very common vegetable around the world and it is a very nutritious and healthy vegetable consumed by many people around the world in different delicacies. It might even be your favorite soup when it comes to dishes…

Nutritional Facts of Cauliflower

January 20, 2020 Benadine Nonye

Botanically, it is a member of the cruciferous or Brassicaceae family of vegetables and has similar nutritional and phytochemistry profile as that of other brassica family veggies like broccoli and cabbage. Cauliflower (cabbage flower) is one of the familiar winter season vegetables. These beautiful flower heads are brimming with essential nutrients, hold numerous health benefiting phytonutrients such as vitamins, indole-3-carbinol, and sulforaphane that help prevent overweight, diabetes and offer protection from prostate, ovarian, and cervical cancers. As in broccoli, cauliflower also made up of tightly clustered florets that begin to…

Unknown Amazing Health Benefits of Awolowo Leaf Tea

January 16, 2020 Benadine Nonye

Chromolaena Odorata Tea popularly known as “Awolowo Leaf Tea” although not commonly known and enjoyed by a lot of people has its amazing unique health benefits that a whole number of people are not very much aware of. Today, we are going to be discussing about those unknown amazing health benefits of Breadfruit Tea. 1) It Decreases the Cholesterol Level For those of you who wants to decrease the cholesterol level in your body, you can drink the chromolaena odorata brewed water when your cholesterol level is increasing or when…

9 HEALING POWERS OF SIAM WEED (AWOLOWO LEAVES)

January 16, 2020 Benadine Nonye

God gave us a wonderful nature filled with good things we require for a good life for our health therefore utilizing them is solely dependent on us humans to identify them and make good use of them. That is why today, we will be discussing about the healing powers of one of the amazing plants that the earth is endowed with. Common name: Siam Weed, bitter bush, Christmas bush, Chromolaena, archangel.camphor grass, common floss flower, communist green.Botanical name: Chromolaena Odorata.Local name: acheampong (Ghana)Ewé Akintọla (Akintọla’s leaf)Ewé Awolọwọ (Awolọwọ’s leaf).(Yoruba) Obiara…

Comprehensive Amazing Health Benefits of Cauliflower

January 14, 2020 Benadine Nonye

Do you have any idea that Cauliflower is an extremely healthy vegetable that is a significant source of nutrients that also contains unique plant compounds that may reduce the risk of several diseases, including heart disease and cancer? In case you want to lose some weight then no more need for excess expenses on purchasing drugs, just start eating Cauliflower and achieve your aim as it is very easy to add to your diet. The health benefits of cauliflower also include a reduced risk of brain disorders, relief from indigestion,…

How to cure Ulcer with Unripe Paw-Paw

January 6, 2020 Benadine Nonye

An ulcer is an internal wound usually in the stomach or intestines. Common causes of ulcer are infection with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and long-term use of aspirin and certain other painkillers, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) and naproxen sodium (Aleve, Anaprox, others). Stress and spicy foods do not cause peptic ulcers but they can make your symptoms worse. Avoid taking strong pain killers without prescription. If you take time to read the side effects you will see that the drugs for pain relief cause ulcer or…

Top 14 Health Benefits of Broccoli

January 6, 2020 Benadine Nonye

Broccoli is a green vegetable that vaguely resembles a miniature tree. It belongs to the plant species known as Brassica oleracea. It’s closely related to cabbage, Brussels sprouts, kale and cauliflower all edible plants collectively referred to as cruciferous vegetables. There are three main varieties of broccoli: Calabrese broccoli Sprouting broccoli Purple cauliflower despite its name a type of broccoli Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Here are the top 14 health benefits of broccoli. 1. Packed With Vitamins, Minerals and Bioactive Compounds One…

11 Recipes That Will Make You Love Broccoli

January 6, 2020 Benadine Nonye

Broccoli has a ton of nutritional benefits and contains 2.3 grams of fiber per cup, plus potassium and even some protein. There is even some clinical evidence that eating broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables can lower your risk for breast cancer and lung cancer. But finding new ways to enjoy broccoli can be a challenge. Luckily, these recipes from some inventive food bloggers will give you a new outlook on this healthy vegetable. Roasted spiced broccoli and cauliflower Super simple and simply delicious, this side dish is a magical mixture…