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10 FOODS THAT CAUSE INFLAMMATION
- October 28, 2021
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- Khyra
A man who does not know where the rain began to beat him cannot say where he dried his body- African proverb
Cancer and heart disease, the deadly manifestation of chronic inflammation, are expected to remain as the leading causes of death in developed countries for many years to come. Study after study shows that the risk of cancer and heart disease are modifiable by our lifestyle choices which include the food we choose to eat each day. Below is...
STRESS MANAGEMENT
- October 18, 2021
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- Khyra
Have you been worried about something? Or experienced that sense of powerlessness for not having much or any control over the outcome of a situation? Or you may have had responsibilities that you are finding overwhelming, or the weariness that accompany anticipation for an expected outcome at a time of uncertainty. In all these, you have entertained the hallmark of our human condition which is termed Stress.
WHAT IS IT?
Stress is the response of the body to any demand for...
How to Plan a Plant-based Diet
- October 03, 2021
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- Khyra
To proffer solution to the challenges you may face in plant-based diet planning, here are 12-tips to get you off on the right food and help you stay on track for the long haul.
Consume More Plant-Based Proteins
Research associates eating more protein with a wide range of benefits – such as fat loss, reduced hunger, and reduced cravings. However, there is a lot of debate about whether or not plant-based diets provide enough protein to achieve a high protein diet. Additionally, plant proteins are...
10 Common Nigerian Plant-Based Meals
- September 19, 2021
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- Khyra
As the rates of obesity rise, it is imperative to find diets that produce effective weight loss and sustain weight loss maintenance over the long-term. By this standard, however, plant-based diets lead the flying geese. Studies by Gabrielle M. Turner-McGrievy reveal that a plant-based diet is associated with a greater weight loss at both 1 and 2 years post-intervention, compared with a more conventional, low-fat diet (NCEP).
WHAT ARE PLANT BASED MEALS: are an eating style that emphasizes real, whole foods...
10 TIPS TO REDUCE STRESS
- September 12, 2021
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- Khyra
Just when you feel you have no time to relax, know that this is the moment you most need to make time to relax.”― Matt Haig, Reasons to Stay Alive.
When your car dies on a rainy day or a deadline looms, how do you respond? Long-term, low-grade or acute stress takes a serious toll on your body and mind, so don’t ignore feelings of constant tension. Understand what’s happening inside your body and learn simple skills to combat the impacts...
What is Gluten?
- September 05, 2021
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- Khyra
GLUTEN!
A six letter word,
I determine if you make pastries or bread,
Remove 3 first letters and I represent the sum of your fingers instead,
Remove 2 last last letter and I become synonymous to abundance.
Yes! you guessed it right; Gluten, ten and Glut.
But what is Gluten? Gluten is a mixture of two proteins gliadin and glutenin abundant in the endosperm of wheat grain but also occurring in barley and rye. Their amino acid composition varies but...