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5 HEALTH BENEFITS OF GUINEA CORN
- May 29, 2023
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- Khyra
Oh, guinea corn, a grain so dear
It aids in weight loss, have no fear
High in fiber, it fills you up
Reducing cravings and curbing that cup
Low glycemic index, slow to digest
It helps control blood sugar, at its best
Antioxidants, aplenty they say
Reducing inflammation, keeping fat at bay
Protein-rich, preserving muscle mass
Helping you lose weight and look like a sass
So don’t overlook this humble grain
It’ll help you shed pounds and feel no strain.
Guinea corn, also known as sorghum, is a nutritious grain that has...
HEALTH BENEFIT OF MILLET
- May 20, 2023
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- Khyra
Millet is a gluten-free ancient grain that has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its health benefits, including its potential for weight loss.
Here are six evidence-based research supporting millet for weight loss:1. A study published in the Journal of Food Science and Technology found that incorporating millet into a weight loss diet plan led to a significant reduction in body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference in overweight and obese women.
2. Another study published in the Journal...
TANGERINE FOR WEIGHTLOSS
- May 07, 2023
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- Khyra
A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that consuming a diet rich in flavonoids, such as those found in tangerines, was associated with a lower risk of obesity and weight gain in middle-aged women.
Finally, a review published in the Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology found that tangerine peel extract may help regulate fat metabolism and reduce body weight, although more research is needed to confirm these findings.
Tangerines are known for their sweet and tangy taste...
TURMERIC –THE GOLDEN CHAMPION FOR HEALTH
- January 07, 2023
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- Khyra
‘It’s going to be a journey. It’s not a sprint to get in shape-Kerri Walsh Jennings
Turmeric is a flowering plant, Curcuma longa, of the ginger family, Zingiberaceae, the rhizomes of which are used in cooking. The plant is a perennial, rhizomatous, herbaceous plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It requires temperatures between 20 and 30 °C (68 and 86 °F) and a considerable amount of annual rainfall to thrive. Plants are gathered yearly for their rhizomes, some...
UZIZA AND WEIGHT LOSS
- December 11, 2022
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- Khyra
‘If you don’t do what’s best for your body, you are the one who comes up on the short end ‘-Julius Erving
Uziza as it is called by the Igbo’s, is a plant known by its botanical name as Piper guineense. For the Yoruba’s it’s called Ata iyere. Calling it a name other than its botanical name or tribal reference, it’s also known as the West African Black Pepper, Ashanti pepper. Uziza spice is used often by most tribes in Nigeria...
FIRE YOUR WEIGHT LOSS-THE CAYENNE WAY!
- November 24, 2022
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- Khyra
‘One must eat to live, and not live to eat’-Jean-Baptiste Poquelin
Cayenne pepper is a versatile pepper used widely in Nigeria for cooking. It is known as Bawa in Yoruba, Ose gbati gbati in Igbo and Sombo in Hausa. It is slim, long , bright red pungent and yes hot. Cayenne is a member of the Solanaceae family and is officially called Capiscum annum.
Cayenne pepper is rich in Vitamins A,C,K and B6 in addition to Capsaicin the compound...