Kentucky Baked Chicken

Kentucky Baked Chicken

Ingredients

• 8 chicken drumstick
• 2 egg beaten
• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika mild
• 1 tsp garlic
• 1 tsp dried parsley ground
• 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley chopped
• 1 canola oil spray

Kentucky Baked Chicken

Method

• STEP 1Pre-heat oven to 220C.
• STEP 2Slash chicken skin and coat in egg.
• STEP 3Combine flour with all spices.
• STEP 4Roll the chicken in the flour and spice mix.
• STEP 5Place on a lightly sprayed oven tray and bake for 15 minutes.
• STEP 6Turn and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden and crispy and chicken is cooked through.
• STEP 7Serve with hot chips or salad.

What COCA COLA Does To Your Body (Picture)

This is what One Can of Coke Does to Your Body in Only One Hour....

It’s pretty eye opening. (Photo: Getty Images)

“Soda is a health food!” said no one, ever (well, in the past 20 years, at least). So it hardly comes as a surprise that drinking soda can have a negative impact on your body.
But while most of us know soda isn’t good for us, we also don’t know exactly what happens to our bodies once we drink it.

10 Best Nigerian Foods For Colon Cleansing

Bread, flour and pasta, as well as other whole grain foods items are rich in fiber, low in calories and cholesterol, so they aid in better digestion and enable colon cleansing.

1. Avocado

Avocado is rich in omega-3 fatty acid and oils that help to lubricate the walls of the intestines, which helps in the prevention of toxins to stick to the walls and they get flushed out.

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2. Beans & Lentils

These represent a youth anti-inflammatory food, since they are bursting with antioxidants and phytonutrients, apart from one of the richest sources of fiber on the planet. Lentils, legumes and beans are known to aid digestion and cleanse the colon as well.

Beans and legumes are also incredibly nutrient-dense and a nutritional storehouse of proteins, as well as vitamins and minerals including calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, potassium and B vitamins.

Adding just ½ cup of beans or legumes to your diet daily will dramatically boost your fiber intake by approximately 8 to 11 grams.

When it comes to protein, unlike conventional animal food sources such as beef or milk, beans and legumes are packed with hormone-free, steroid-free and antibiotic-free ultra “clean” plant protein.

Diets rich in resistant starch detoxify the body, and since this resistant starch is a probiotic fiber, it suppresses “bad” bacteria and promotes “good” bacteria.

It also normalizes bowel function and supports a healthy digestive system in general. More good bacteria in the digestive system will improve the immune function, promote colon health and ease the fight against diseases.

3. Green Tea

Green tea is an extremely favorable item to use when you want to cleanse your colon and lose weight. It is loaded with antioxidants which are great for cleaning the colon and improving bowel functions. It is also very beneficial as it is high in vitamin C, which helps to remove toxins from the body. In general, herbal tea, such as peppermint tea, senna leaf, flaxseed or other types will all work just as well as a colon cleanser.

4. Fruit

Fruits are rich in fiber and antioxidants, so they should be part of the daily routine, especially when one plans to conduct a colon cleansing procedure.

5. Lemon

Lemon and all citrus fruits in general are great for cleansing the system. Lemons can rid the large intestine of waste matter build up and also act as an antiseptic, which hinders the growth of microorganisms. You can simply cleanse and detoxify your system by consuming a glass of water with lemon juice every morning.

7. Fermented Foods

A vast network of beneficial bacteria forms the human digestive system,and they are responsible for battling harmful bacteria, digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating toxins. When these bacteria are out of balance, serious issues in the digestive health may occur, and the damage will worsen as the time of this bacterial imbalance lasts.

Environmental and food chemicals, antibiotic drugs, processed foods, and other factors damage the gut flora, so it is crucial to supplement with probiotic bacteria and eat plenty of fermented, probiotic-rich foods, which include fermented beverages like Kombucha tea and kefir, and cultured vegetables like tempeh, Greek yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut.

8. Dark Leafy Greens

Green leafy vegetables like spinach and kale will help to clean the colon and protect the digestive tract from different ailments, since they are rich inchlorophyll.Fat-soluble chlorophyll adheres to the lining of the intestinal wall and retards bacterial growth, removes putrefied bacteria from the colon, and helps heal the mucus lining of the gastrointestinal tract.

Spinach and kale are the optimal choices, but other vegetables of this group, such as Brussels sprouts, cabbage, celery, collard greens, green olives, asparagus,  sea vegetables like seaweed, leeks, peas, and Swiss chard are all high in chlorophyll, which means they can help cleanse your digestive tract and detoxify your liver as well.

9. Aloe Vera

Improve digestion, detox the body, and treat skin conditions with the extremely beneficial and potent aloe Vera juice.

Aloe Vera juice has anti-inflammatory properties, which means it can help with a host of conditions and diseases, relieving symptoms brought on by excessive inflammation in the body. It can be an important all-natural supplement to a healthy lifestyle when used correctly.

Many symptoms are brought on or worsened by inflammation, including arthritis and even cancer. Aloe Vera is a perfect way to keep your inflammation in check. Aloe Vera comes in many different varieties, but it is advisable to opt for organic brands of aloe Vera juice that are in concentrated form whenever possible.

10. Apples & Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple is a potent cleansing agent, so many colon-cleansing techniques include either whole apples, apple sauce, apple juice, or apple cider vinegar.

It is high in fiber so it is beneficial for healthy digestion, but it is also rich in pectin, a carbohydrate compound that acts as a thickening agent inside the gut.

When taken in therapeutic doses, pectin can help root out built-up toxins in the colon and strengthen the intestinal lining. This compound is also found in the rinds of citrus fruits and in bananas, and they have the ability to remove heavy metals and other toxins from the body.

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What is a Health Savings Account?

A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged medical savings account you can contribute to and draw money from for certain medical expenses tax-free.

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Health Savings Accounts FAQs

A health savings account can be a powerful financial tool to cover medical expenses and save for the future.

As employers search for ways to lower their health care costs, they’re encouraging employees to sign up for a high-deductible health insurance policy paired with a health savings account. An HSA gives you a triple tax break: Your contributions are sheltered from income taxes, the money grows tax-deferred, and the funds can be withdrawn tax-free for medical expenses. It’s like a supercharged flexible spending account that never expires, and it can even serve as an extra retirement-savings fund. Most employers also add a few hundred dollars to the accounts each year as a bonus. Below we answer your questions about how HSAs work and how to make the most of them.

How do I know if I can make Health Savings Account contributions? 

If your policy has a deductible of at least $1,300 for individual coverage and $2,600 for family coverage in 2015, you may be eligible to contribute to an HSA. But not all high-deductible policies are HSA-eligible. The policy must also make everything subject to the same deductible (other than preventive care, which must be covered by all health plans without any deductible or cost-sharing). Some plans, for example, aren’t eligible because they have a separate deductible for prescription drugs. Ask your insurer or employer if the plan is HSA-eligible; plans aren’t always clearly marked, especially on the state exchanges. 

What can I pay for with HSA money? 

You can use the money tax-free for out-of-pocket medical expenses, such as your deductible, co-payments for medical care and prescription drugs, or bills not covered by insurance, such as vision and dental care. 

Is there a time limit for using it?

There’s no time limit for using the money, and you can even use it tax-free for many medical expenses in retirement. You can re­imburse yourself for the money that Social Security withholds from your benefits to pay Medicare Part B (which will be $104.90 per month for most people in 2015), and you can also make tax-free HSA withdrawals to pay Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage premiums (but not medigap premiums). You may also make tax-free withdrawals to cover a portion of long-term-care premiums based on your age ($3,800 per year if age 61 to 70, and $4,750 if older than 70 in 2015).

How much can I contribute to an HSA? 

You can contribute up to $3,350 if you have individual coverage or $6,650 if you have family coverage in 2015, plus up to $1,000 if you’re 55 or older anytime during the year. Your contributions are pretax if made through your employer or tax-deductible if you’re on your own, and you can use the money tax-free for medical expenses in any year.

Where can I open a health savings account? 

Many banks and brokerage firms offer health savings accounts, and you can open an account anywhere as long as you have an HSA-eligible health insurance policy. Most employers and insurers have relationships with specific HSA administrators, but you aren’t required to use their plan. 

Can I contribute to an Health Savings Account (HSA) after age 65? 

You can withdraw the HSA money tax-free for medical expenses at any age, but you can no longer contribute to an HSA after you sign up for Medicare. 

What happens if I want to use the money for non-medical expenses?

If you use the money for non-medical expenses before age 65, you’ll have to pay a 20% penalty plus taxes on the withdrawals. The penalty goes away after age 65, but you’ll still have to pay taxes if the withdrawals aren’t for eligible medical expenses.

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Possible Dangers of Tramadol

Tramadol is typically used for the management of moderate to severe pain, such as for after surgery and for ongoing pain from arthritis. When it was approved in 1995, tramadol was thought to be safer and have a lower risk of addiction than other narcotic pain relievers, with fewer gastrointestinal side effects for older adults who needed long-term pain relief.
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But as the number of prescriptions soared – reports of drug abuse and addiction problems also increased. Last year, tramadol was reclassified by the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Schedule IV controlled substance, similar to Valium and Xanax. With the paucity of strong pain medications in Nigeria (thanks to the excessive regulation and control by FMOH and NAFDAC) tramadol use is on the increase in Nigeria.

Dosage

In Nigeria I have encountered patients on inappropriate doses, patients on other conflicting medications and some addicted patients seeking detoxicification. Many users/prescribers are unaware that doses over 400mg daily can predispose to convulsions and this limit can be adjusted downwards in certain scenarios.

In two reports analyzing emergency room visits involving tramadol, the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) found that visits due to adverse reactions to the drug rose 145 percent, from about 11,000 visits in 2005 to nearly 27,000 visits in 2011; visits because of abuse or misuse rose 250 percent during the same period – from just over 6,300 visits in 2005 to almost 21,700 visits in 2011.

In both categories, many more women ended up in the ER than men. Women’s visits for adverse reactions, for example, spiked from about 7,600 visits in 2005 to more than 19,000 visits in 2011. By comparison, men’s visits went from about 2,500 in 2005 to around 8,000 in 2011.

By age, the greatest increase in ER visits because of tramadol-related misuse or abuse occurred among patients 55 or older, SAMHSA reported. This group experienced a 480 percent jump, from just 900 visits in 2005 to more than 5,000 in 2011. Patients ages 45 to 54 also saw a big increase – of 389 percent, researchers said in a statement.

In addition, patients ages 65 or older accounted for the largest number – 35 percent – of tramadol-related ER visits involving adverse reactions, according to the report, and half of them ended up being hospitalised.

Adverse reactions

“Tramadol is important for people with moderate to severe chronic pain, but older adults who end up in the ER are often on additional medications that can interact with tramadol, especially antidepressant medication,” he said in an interview.

Severe adverse reactions can include seizures and a potentially fatal reaction called serotonin syndrome. Many doctors prescribe tramadol because it’s considered safer than stronger opiates – which can cause oversedation and falls – or NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, which can cause stomach bleeding or kidney problems.

Dangerous side effects include a fast heartbeat, difficulty breathing, convulsions, lightheadedness, unusual drowsiness, confusion, fever and coma. Don’t take tramadol if you are taking medication for migraines, depression, anxiety, muscle spasms, mental illness, nausea and vomiting, all of which can increase the risk for seizures.

Discuss taking tramadol with your doctor to make sure there are no other risks that should be considered and to be sure that taking it is a beneficial option for you. Never take more than what is prescribed. If you’re still in pain, talk with your doctor. Don’t just increase your dose.

Never stop taking tramadol suddenly without speaking with your doctor first, especially if you’ve been on the medication for a while. Suddenly stopping can cause uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Adverse reactions to tramadol have always been well recognised by Pain experts, but are only now becoming well publicised. Prescribers, take care; users be aware.

Source: Vanguard

Garnish Your Meal With Garden Egg Stew

Recently have been quite interested in meals and diets especially when it comes to Nigerian meals.
There are many ways to enrich and balance a starchy diet, other than the typical tomato or vegetable stew. The garden egg stew is one of such ways.

It is quick, easy to prepare and nutritious. It is best served hot and can be eaten with boiled rice, yam or plantain.

Ingredients:

• Garden Egg
• Dried prawn
• Smoked fish
• Fresh pepper
• Onion
• Salt
• Pumpkin leaves (optional)

Method:

• Wash some garden egg and boil until they are soft.
• Squash in a small mortar or with a grinding stone until the skin blends with the rest of it. Alternatively, peel off the skin before squashing
• Dice some fresh pepper and slice some onions
• Rinse your smoked fish and pick clean of bones
• Rinse dried prawns
• Heat some quantity of groundnut oil.
• Put in the sliced onions and leave to simmer for 10 seconds.
• Pour in your squashed garden eggs
• Sprinkle some salt and add seasoning
• Allow it to cook for a few minutes and then add your smoked fish and prawn
• Let the stew simmer until all the water in it is drained.

At times, for variety, fresh pumpkin leaves are added to the stew along with the smoked fish and prawns to give a tasty, unforgettable experience.

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Kenyan Healthcare Training Institute By General Electric

General Electric (GE) ongoing commitment to supporting sustainable healthcare development in Kenya has recently inaugurated a new $13 million GE Healthcare Skills and Training Institute in the beautiful East African country.

Kenyan Healthcare Training Institute By General Electric (GE)

The facility is primarily an educational and training resource center that is slated for Kenyan healthcare professionals.

The institute provides localized human capital development capabilities and expands on Kenya’s health ministry’s ongoing $420 million health modernization program.
The program is enjoying countrywide success, which has been confirmed with new impact data released from the ministry, showing improved access to radiology services for patients and increased operational performance.

10 Health Issues That Bananas Solve Better Than Drugs

If you’re anything like me, you love eating bananas. It has been revealed that there are problems that bananas can fix better than pills. Eating banana not even tasty in fact very vital for our health.It contains vitamins, protein and many other nutrients in a abundant quantity, its has thiamin, riboflavin, neocin, and folic acid which is the main source of energy in banana.

In recent studies it is found that eating banana not even good for health in fact it also increase our body fairness. It increase our body strength, also control women periods problem’s by keeping them healthy.As it contains lot of fiber as a result banana save us from many disease.

10 Health Issues That Bananas Solve Better Than Pills

1.Banana is a very good source of energy as it gives energy instantly after eating it due to this lot of athletes use this more.

2.Banana very helpful in reducing stress,it contains tryptophan amino acid which us to keeps our mood cool and happy.It also contain potassium and magnesium due to this it keeps people depression away.

3.Banana also have health benefits for heart patient,it also helpful for those patient who have high blood pressure because it contains high potassium and less salt.

4.By eating banana daily with milk it increase our memory power.

5.It also helpful for anemia patient as banana contains lot of iron which increase hemoglobin level of our blood.

6.Banana also help our body to keep imbalance hormone balanced.

7.Banana keep pregnant women sugar level balanced which remove their morning sickness.

8.Due to its high nutrition value its control our acidity, Dr. said that banana made lubricant layer in stomach which reduce the cause of ulcer in body.
 
9.It contains vitamins-6 which keep our blood glucose level in control manner

10. As It is also a main source of fiber,due to this eating banana at morning reduce the constipation.

So eat daily banana with milk to keep your body disease free and with full of energy.

 

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Apply Common Sense For Weight Loss By Eating a Balanced Diet

You may have tried so many options for weight loss but none have worked for you the way you expected. This article will give you some ideas and tips to lose weight safely.
Your focus should be on staying healthy and not on losing weight. This may sound contradictory, but focusing on health first, will put positive thoughts in your head. If your focus is on losing weight, you might feel discouraged about having to give up favorite treats. Many diet plans fail because people feel forced to give up too much, all at once. Howbeit, making a gradual change to a healthy way of living, will eventually result in losing the excess weight.

In order to successfully lose weight, it is crucial that you find a healthy way to deal with stress. In today’s modern world, everyone experiences stress. Overweight people usually turn to food as a way to comfort themselves during stressful times. By finding alternative ways to deal with stress, such as, meditation, listening to music, playing an instrument, taking a hot bath, or reading a book, you can ensure that you don’t break your diet.


Exercise for at least 30 minutes every day to help facilitate regular weight loss. Regular exercise burns calories, which reduces fat, and builds muscle. Muscle burns fat more efficiently, so exercising every day not only immediately burns calories but also helps your body burn more calories during regular daily activities.

In order to achieve a healthy body it is important to eat a balanced diet. This means having the right amount of protein (from 15 to 20 percent), fat (about 30%) and carbohydrates (50 to 55 percent). Another thing to remember is that starving yourself to lose weight is not good as well.

To avoid temptations and improve weight loss results, you should avoid keeping foods that are outside of your dietary guideline, in your home. By keeping distractions such as sweets or chips out of the house, you can reduce your desire to eat these items. By reducing the desire and in effect, the amount of these types of foods consumed, you will have improved weight loss results.

As you’re losing weight, allow yourself to grow into your new and changing body image. Give away the large clothes that no longer fit. You give yourself a psychological boost by letting go of that old body and embracing the new. Similarly, however, it’s not healthy to hang onto a closetful of old tiny clothes that don’t fit, either. Make sure the clothes in your wardrobe fit the size you are now.

Keep a food journal while on your weight loss journey. Writing down what you eat and when will help you to see if there is a pattern and how you can modify it to better help with weight loss. The journal will also hold you accountable as to what you are putting in your body.

When embarking on a weight loss journey, especially a significant one, set multiple small goals instead of focusing on the main goal. It is much more daunting to think about losing 50 pounds in 6 months than it is to focus on losing 10 pounds in one month. By choosing the smaller goal, in 6 months you will have lost 60 pounds instead of 50.

Think positively when embarking on a weight loss plan. Don’t view foods as ‘bad’, rather, think about them as something that doesn’t fit into your lifestyle anymore. If you have the mindset that certain foods are forbidden, the temptation will be too hard to resist. Instead, focus on all the great new foods that you will be trying out. This will give you a sense of empowerment that will really help you when trying to lose weight.
Arming yourself with what you need to know about how to lose weight, can help you take off the weight you want or need to. Our helpful tips are proven and will help you to lose the extra weight and keep it off. Having the desire and gaining knowledge, are two of the main things that you need for successful weight loss.

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Top 10 Pharmaceutical Companies In Nigeria for 2016

Pharmaceutical companies in any nations are responsible for the development, production, and marketing of pharmaceuticals products/drugs that are used for human medications. Pharmaceutical companies are there to serve human being by making sure that there are drugs which are produced to tackle a particular health problem faced by humans.

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Pharmacy as a profession comes with a lot of profit due to the rate at which pharmaceutical products are being patronised. These products should come with an expected standard thereby doing what it was produced for.  Students currently studying Pharmacy in any university in Nigeria can look up to the following standard pharmaceutical companies ranked as Top 10 for their internship.

Ranking of Pharmaceutical Companies 2016:

1. Fidson Healthcare

2. Drugfield Pharmaceuticals

3. Evans Medical

4. GlaxoSmithKline

5. Emzor Pharmaceuticals

6. Global Sterling Pharmaceuticals

7. Olex Pharmaceuticals

8. Swiss Pharmaceutical Company

9. Mopson Pharmaceuticals

10.Neros Pharmaceutical Company

Topics Yet to Be Covered:

• Multinational pharmaceutical companies in nigeria 
• Pharmaceutical companies in nigeria vacancies  
• Pharmaceutical industry in nigeria  
• Nigeria pharmaceutical industry overview  
• Pharmaceutical companies in abuja  
• Pharmaceutical companies in port harcourt

How Cell Phone is Killing Your Fertility!

Do you carry a cell phone in your trousers or jeans pockets? If you do, your cell phone could be killing your fertility. You could be inadvertently harming your fertility and sperm health and reducing your chances of fathering children. Results of long-term studies show that consistent exposure to radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation emitted by cell phones can harm male fertility.

The new iPhone 5C is displayed during an Apple product announcement at the Apple campus on September 10, 2013 in Cupertino, California.
A man’s sperms carry half the genetic material necessary to make a complete human being. A woman’s egg holds the other half. But every time a man puts a cell phone in his trousers or jeans pockets, the device could be messing with his sperm health. The average cell phone emits radio-frequency electromagnetic radiation, RF-EMR, not only when the device is active when making or receiving a phone call, but constantly even when the phone is idle.

The typical male wants to preserve his manliness and perpetuate his masculinity, particularly with regards to fertility and vitality.

Radiation

While small doses of the radiation are not dangerous, over a prolonged period of time, the radiation can have deleterious effects. A small but consistent drop in sperm quality of men exposed to mobile phone radiation. While researchers find no link between mobile phone radiation and an actual drop in fertility rates, it could contribute to understanding the global and still unexplained drop in sperm count.

Sperm quality

Sperm quality is very variable naturally and is usually assessed using sperm motility – a measure of the percentage of sperm that are swimming normally; sperm viability – the percentage of sperm that are alive in a given sample; and sperm concentration, meaning the density of sperm in fluid.

Male infertility

Male infertility can be caused by factors such as hormone disorders, illness, injury to reproductive anatomy, obstruction or sexual dysfunction. These factors can temporarily or permanently affect sperm and prevent conception. Some disorders become more difficult to treat the longer they persist without infertility treatment.

Normal values

Optimal levels for healthy sperm vary, but the norm is that 15 million sperm per milliliter is considered typical for fertile couples. A fertile man must have at least 58 percent vitality, 40 percent motility and at least four percent were normal-shaped sperm cells.

Low blow

But just because a man has a low sperm count doesn’t necessarily mean he and his partner can’t conceive naturally. It only takes one sperm cell to fertilise the egg cell. And while a decrease in sperm quality can be linked to mobile phone exposure, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the men are any less fertile. Given the increasing use of wireless devices, and general declines in sperm quality seen over the last 10-20 years across the world, it is certainly an area that in urgent need of research.

Don’t throw away your cell phone

Certainly there is anxiety about fertility, but as a man who is concerned, you don’t have to ditch your cell phone. Just be smart how you use it. Don’t put your cell phone in your front pants pocket. Altering where you keep your mobile phone is a fairly easy lifestyle change to make, and certainly will do no harm.

Source: Vanguardngr

Tips for Healthy Living

Living an healthy life is what most people dream of but unfortunately they do not live to actualize these dreams(Healthy living) basically because they don't know what healthy living entails. In  this post the Writer will be showing you 4 Healthy living tips that can help you achieve health success here in Nigeria.



So lets get started:

Healthy Living Tip 1: Sleep Tips to Help Kids' Weight

Sleep shortfalls may increase hunger hormones -- so kids eat more. Also, kids are less likely to get exercise (and burn off calories) when they're tired.
To help kids and teens get a good night's sleep:

• Remove TVs, computers, and gadgets from kids' bedrooms.
• Avoid large meals before bedtime.
• Develop a regular bedtime routine.
• Set firm bedtimes and wake times.
• Make sure the bedroom is quiet, dark, relaxing -- and not too hot or cold.
• Help kids quiet down a few hours before bedtime.
• Heavy studying, text messaging, or video games should end in early evening.

How much sleep do schoolkids need? It depends on the child. But here are some general guidelines from the National Sleep Foundation:

• Ages 3-5: 11-13 hours
• Ages 5-12: 10-11 hours
• Ages 11-17: 9.5-9.25 hours

Healthy Living Tip2: Quit Smoking because You Won't Gain Weight

If you've finally decided to kick the habit, there's good news: Quitting smoking won't make you gain weight over the long term. Some people pick up 4 or 5 pounds early on, but that's only temporary.

Healthy Living Tip 3: Exercise Your Brain - Go Dancing or Play football

Do you know your heart benefits from exercise? Yes, your heart gets a lot of benefit through exercises. The brain does benefit too. Studies show that regular, moderate exercise -- 30 minutes of walking or a light one-mile run -- helps fight the effects of aging on the brain. No grueling workouts required!
All types of exercise count, including walking, bicycling, hiking, swimming, aerobics, and weight training, etc.

Healthy Living Tip 4: Curl Up With Hot Coffee

That wonderfully warming cup of morning coffee may have health benefits. The caffeine in coffee stimulates the brain and nervous system, and may lower your risk of diabetes, Parkinson's disease, mood problems, headaches, and even cavities.
Coffee contains magnesium, a mineral that can also improve insulin sensitivity and enhance glucose tolerance -- thumbs up for preventing diabetes.
Another plus is that coffee is naturally calorie-free. Just don't load it up with extra calories from cream, sugar, whipped cream, and/or flavored syrup.

Tips for Healthy Living

• Eat three meals a day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner); it is important to remember that dinner does not have to be the largest meal.
• The bulk of food consumption should consist of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk products.
• Choose lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts (with emphasis on beans and nuts).
• Snacks are OK in moderation and should consist of items like fruit, whole grains, or nuts to satisfy hunger and not cause excessive weight gain.
• Avoid eating a large meal before sleeping to decrease gastroesophageal reflux and weight gain.
• Choose foods that are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars; look at the labels because the first listed items on the labels comprise the highest concentrations of ingredients.
• Control portion sizes; eat the smallest portion that can satisfy hunger and then stop eating.
• If a person is angry or depressed, eating will not solve these situations and may make the underlying problems worse.
• Avoid rewarding children with sugary snacks; such a pattern may become a lifelong habit for people.
• Avoid heavy meals in the summer months, especially during hot days.

I hope you've learn a lot through this post "Tips for Healthy Living". Do well to share it with friends and if you have any question... do well to use the comment section to let us know.

How to Gain Weight Fast & Safely With Nigeria Foods

How to Gain Weight fast and safely with Nigerian foods is born out from my friends weight gain experience. Believe me, you don't need the full gist.
Since this experience, have been searching on how one can gain weight safely with Nigerians meal and diets. Today have been able to achieve the compilation of Nigerian diets that can help you out. 

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This article specially dedicated to my lekpacious (1) friends.

Whether you are clinically underweight or simply a “hard gainer” struggling to gain some muscle weight, the diet principles matters so much.This article outlines a simple strategy to quickly gain weight, the healthy way with Nigerian staples.

What Does “Weight Gain” Really Mean?

Rice and Fried Chicken

Weight gain is an increase in body weight. This can be either an increase in muscle mass, fat deposits, or excess fluids such as water.

Below are the common Nigerian foods that can help you add some fats to your bones:

White Bread

White bread is surely what you should look out for on your mission to adding weight with Nigerian home foods/staples. It has a lot to offer.

White Rice

White rice is one of the greatest staple foods for adding weight. Fortunately, it happens to be too great in terms of its ability to add to your weight. On the contrary, Brown rice is not too good for weight gain.

Fried Foods

You should fry your meat, fish, bean cake, yam and even your stew. All these can positively increase your weight. On the contrary, you should avoid boiling or baking. Fried foods not only increase your weight, they give you good taste and eating experience.

Soft Drinks

The soft drink market in Nigeria is thriving with new entrants coming into the market everyday. Fortunately enough, they have been a good help to those seeking for weight. Ones in a while, just give it a try.

Nigerian Solid Foods

This is what we often call ‘swallow’. Be it pounded yam, amala, garri, tuwo, akpu or fufu. These foods are high in calories and Nigerians often joke with its potentials in adding to weight. If you really need that muscles/fats on your skinny bones then eat large amounts of them. Pounded yam in particular is very high in calories so if you eat this a lot, then you are on the right track.

Note: Avoid Wheat meal if you really need add weight.

Indomie, Spaghetti, Macaroni and the likes

In case you don’t know, these foods are made from flour and they have high calories which makes it a better option for weight gain. They are fast and easy to prepare, but be rest assured that they could also be as fast and easy in adding to your weight. So the ball is in your cut.

Snacks

Most snacks in Nigeria pack a whole lot of calories along with them. They are readily available and it is difficult to take our eyes off them. We can find them in eateries and even in traffic. You should stop by and patronize the sellers.

Palm Oil

Palm oil is both high in calories and also in saturated fat which is good for weight gain. Fortunately enough, many Nigerian foods and soup are palm oil based. It is advisable to key in.

Egusi

Eguisi is very high in calories and fat. Most of the fat in Eguisi is good fat, the high calorie content make it a good choice for those that are not conscious of their weight. Combine eguisi soup with pounded yam and you already have a good recipe for weight gain.

Bottom Line: In as much as these foods will help you add weight, don’t think you are allowed to take so much of it, so obesity don't set in. It’s a game of numbers so you need to get both the quality and quantity of your food right.

Feel free to drop your comments and questions and let me know if you found the article informative.

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What is Colon Cancer Preventive Measures?

Colon cancer is said to be one of the most common cancer types worldwide by scientists. Colon cancer is best characterized as the presence and development of cancer cells in the tissue of the intestines, namely the colon and the rectum; both involved in the lower digestive system.

Malignant cancer cells develop in bunches known as polyps, which risks spreading cancer cells to distant parts of the body. In order to prevent malignancy, medical professionals emphasize the importance and benefit of early diagnosis and beginning treatment as soon as possible to sustain the best possible conditions for full recovery and return to normal life.

How to Prevent Colon Cancer – know the signs & symptoms

Signs of colon cancer include:

• Prolonged constipation or diarrhea
• Presence of blood in the stool
• Unexplained weight loss
• Anemia – signs of iron deficiency (found in routine blood tests)

As symptoms continue to develop, some may experience bloating, abdominal pain, or nausea. Feeling of acute abdominal pain may indicate the development of Ileus; obstruction of the bowels, a condition that requires immediate clinical treatment and is often caused by colon cancer.

As previously mentioned, timely diagnosis significantly improves prognosis and ability to reach full recovery. Therefore, upon presentation of primary symptoms associated with suspected malignancy, one should seek immediate medical assistance. Modern equipment is utilized to diagnose colon cancer early and to evaluate damage to the colon. Diagnosis may involve fecal blood tests, high-sensitivity immunochemical tests, and screening to detect intestinal bleeding.

Colon Cancer Treatment

Fortunately, several treatment methods have been developed to treat colon cancer using techniques that are minimally invasive and work to maintain the integrity and structure of healthy tissue of the intestine and help patients efficiently reach full recovery. Current techniques often involve advanced surgical procedures that remove damaged sections of the intestine and rejoin healthy tissue, as well forms of targeted drug therapy (chemotherapy) and radiation therapy. Treatment for colon cancer may also be effective when two or more methods are combined, in order to reach optimum results.