Circadian Syncing for Weightloss
- September 20, 2022
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- Khyra
Can circadian syncing with morning bright light therapy be a viable weight-loss strategy?
Remember the study where earlier eaters steadily lost more weight? To their surprise, the early eaters were eating as much as the late eaters despite the difference in weight loss magnitude. The early eaters ended up about five pounds lighter than the late eaters by the end of the 20-week study, even though they were apparently eating the same amount of food. There didn’t seem to be any difference in physical activity between the two groups either. Could...
Health Benefits of African Star Apple (Agbalumo)
- July 31, 2022
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- Khyra
Whenever anyone grows weary of the second-hand sort of existence that depends on refined products and resume the intimate relationship with nature that man once enjoyed; fruits, nuts and vegetables are ready to furnish him with the magic of nature’s secrets.
African star apple is both delicious and low in calories, making it a power-packed favorite. The African star apple is more commonly known as Agbalumo in Yoruba and Udara in Igbo. Just like every other fruit offered by nature, it has some wonderful health benefits. From the prevention of mouth...
Health Benefits of the Velvet Tamarind Fruit
- July 25, 2022
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- Khyra
African velvet Tamarind is the fruit of a native West African tree termed Dialium Guineense. Identified as Icheku in Igbo and Awin among the Yoruba, it is a small, typically grape-sized, edible fruits with brown, hard, inedible shells.
The ‘velvet’ attached to its name is due to the fruits shell similarity in color and feel with the velvet fabric. However, its leaves are recognized both for their diuretic properties (promoting urine production) and tendency to ease gastric ulcers by increasing gastric mucus secretion.
In Nigeria, Velvet tamarind is a very popular fruit...
BEST FRUITS FOR WEIGHT LOSS
- July 14, 2022
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- Khyra
It took years for nearly 500 researchers from more than 300 institutions in 50 countries to develop the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study, the largest analysis of risk factors for death and disease in history. In the United States, the massive study determined that the leading cause of both death and disability was the American diet, followed by smoking. What did they find to be the worst aspect about our diet? Not eating enough fruit.
Weight loss does not have a one size fits all(scenarios) formula. As such fruit consumption...
UNDERWEIGHT ADULTS- Risks and Remedies
- June 19, 2022
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- Khyra
The fork is your most powerful tool to change your health and the planet- Marsk Hyman
Being underweight is a situation where an individuals body mass index (ratio of weight to height) is below 18.5. Weighing too little can contribute to a weakened immune system, fragile bones and feeling tired. Why are you underweight?
A lot of factors can contribute to low weight. Have you:
Felt unwell? There might be an underlying medical cause for your low weight, such as an overactive thyroid, a genetic disorder or diabetes.
Been finding it difficult to make...
Glycemic Index of Local Nigerian Foods
- June 09, 2022
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- Khyra
The Glycemic Index is a scale that ranks foods according to the number of carbohydrates it contains. In other words, it is a measure of the effect of the food on your blood glucose level . Foods with high GI such as white bread and short-grained white rice, are converted almost immediately to blood sugar, causing your blood sugar levels to spike rapidly.
Glycemic index provides information about the rate at which glucose is absorbed by the body using a scoring system of 0 to 100. Pure sugar has a GI...