HEALTH AND FOODIES

            Drink Okra Water First Thing In The Morning To Get These 8 Health Benefits Didn’t know you could soak okra in water and drink it? Well, this post would change your mind. As you know, Okra is a very common vegetable around the world. Commonly known as “Lady Finger”, okra is a nutritious and healthy vegetable. It might even be your favourite soup but it can do better than just serve as food on your table. You can get a lot of nutrients and health benefits from okra water. This post will show you why you should start drinking okra water. 1.       Treats Diabetes Okra contains insulin-like properties, which are beneficial for the treatment of diabetes. Okra water helps to reduce the sugar level in the blood. Ensure you consume okra water regularly to control diabetes. 2.      Treats a Sore Throat And Cough Okra water can be very effective when it comes to treating a sore throat and cough. Everyone feels so much of ...

7 TIPS TO PREVENT STRETCH MARKS OVERVIEW Stretch marks , also called striae distensae or striae gravidarum, look like indented streaks in your skin. They may be red, purple, or silver in appearance. Stretch marks most often appear on the: ·          stomach ·          chest ·          hips ·          bottom ·          thighs They’re common in pregnancy, but anyone can develop stretch marks in any phase of life. Some people are more susceptible to them. If your mom, dad, grandparents, or other blood relative has stretch marks, you’re more likely to get them. Even if you’re at increased risk of stretch marks, there are some things you can do to reduce your risk and treat the stretch marks you already have. 1. CONTROL YOUR WEIGHT One of the most helpful things you can do to p...

"Gauva leaf tea is a traditional remedy that have number of benefits. To make gauva leaf tea, all you need is to boil or soak gauva leaves in a hot water." Gauva are naturally called the "powerhouse of nutrient", this tropical sweet fruit was originated from Central American with an extraordinarily rich in vitamin C, lycopene and antioxidants that are effective for the skin.  Gauva friuts are grown on the trees in many tropical and subtropical region of the world like Mexico, Central American, South America, India and across Africa as well. Countries like China and India uses gauva leaf tea as a treatment for diarrhea and people of Mexico have traditionally used the flesh of the fruit to heal wounds and many studies have supported that supplement with gauva leaves extract can help reduce menstrual cramps.  Here, we explore 10 incredible health benefits of gauva leaf tea and gauva leaves, we also describe the nutritional value of gauva friuts and how to use them.  PR...

   Hydration is very important, for our body to function well it need water, so when you lack water it becomes a problem, However, here are signs that your body is dehydrated. EXTREME THIRST: Your body need water to survive, your cell, tissue, organs and skin can't do without water. Overheating is one of the causes of dehydration. Overheating makes you Thirsty. So when you lack water ,your throat becomes dry and thirsty. Sometimes you feel an extreme thirst that you can't quench despite the fact you have already drank water . Its just trying to inform your body that  it is dehydrated and it needs water. So if you are thirsty drink alot of water... HEADACHE : Your constant headache maybe as a result of dehydration. Drink a glass of water anytime you have headache and take a rest. URINE DARKER THAN USUAL: Urine is an indicator for testing dehydration. When your urine colour is darker than usual, it certainly means you need more water. Urine that is colourless or light yell...

It is important to drink water. Getting yourself hydrated is good, because our body depends on water to survive. Every cell, organ and tissue in your body need water to function effectively and if you lack them it can cause serious effect, even death. First, let's talk about water, water is a transparent, inorganic, tasteless, odourless and nearly colourless chemical substance found over the earth. It's the most common substances, it has a boiling point of 100°C, density 997Kg/m³ and a formula of H2O You need to drink water everyday. Atleast 6-8 glasses of water, it helps you stay hydrated, especially plain water, Other drinks and food can help too. Fruits, soda, milk, vegetables, juice, herbal tea, coffee (maximum of 400millgrams a day) add to the amount of water you get each day. You might be asking yourself,"How do I Know if my system is dehydrated?" Here are signs and symptoms of dehydration(Lack of water in your body). Headache Dizziness  Urine darker than usual ...

      Liver is the largest glandular organ that sit on the right side of the  abdomen. It is  located in the hypochondria and epigastrium and it is said to be the biggest endocrine gland and one of the most important organs of the human body or the laboratory of the human body, your body relies upon the liver to remove toxins and it is connected to every Disease or dysfunction that is happening inside your body. Also, liver help in filtration of all incoming food and fluids and homeostasis.        20 FUNCTION OF THE LIVER The liver have well over 500 function and this are the function of the liver:- Regulate blood glucose balance Store glycogen  Store iron and vitamins Decrease surplus Amino acid Decrease and remove toxins in the body Adjust glucose metabolism in the body Secret bile to help digestion Synthesize blood coagulation factors to prevent continuous bleeding. Stores vitamins, minerals and sugar  Metabolize protein, fats an...

     Bad breath is caused by poor oral hygiene ... If you don't clean or brush your teeth regularly it tends to cause bad breath, when you talk an unpleasant odour is produce. BAD BREATH OR HALITOSIS: is a foul odour issue from the mouth. 25 - 30 percent of the world population suffer from this issue.                  10 CAUSES OF BAD BREATH This are the causes or potential Causes of bad breath; ALCOHOL: Consuming alcohol is another source of bad breath, drinking in excess causes decrease in the saliva production, which enable the odour- causing bacteria to thrive. TOBACCO/ SMOKING: Tobacco product can be cigarettes, pipe or chew, the cause Their own type of bad breath (mouth odour) that could lead to more serious oral health problem. In conclusion, smoking tobacco increases the chances of getting your gum tissue damage and increases the chances of having gum disease.  FOOD OR DRINK WITH FLAVOUR: Consuming food like garlic...