Friday, 9 May 2014
Wednesday, 7 May 2014
14 Reasons You Should Start Eating Cucumber - Food
Cucumbers are number four most cultivated vegetable in the world and
known to be one of the best foods for your overall health, often
referred to as a super food. Pick a handful of firm, dark green
cucumbers and drop them into your shopping cart. Congratulations! You
have just bought yourself stuff full of good health.Cucumber rehydrates body
If you are too busy to drink enough water, eat the cool cucumber, which is 90 percent water. It will cheerfully compensate your water lost.
Cucumber fights heat inside and out
Eating cucumber will get your body relief from heartburn. Apply cucumber on your skin and you will get relief from sunburn.
Cucumber eliminates toxins
All that water in cucumber acts as a virtual broom, sweeping waste products out of your body. With regular eating, cucumber is known to dissolve kidney stones.
Cucumber replenishes daily vitamins
Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. A B and C, which boost your immune system keep you radiant and give you energy. Make it more powerful by juicing cucumber with spinach and carrot. Don’t forget to leave the skin on because it contains a good amount of vitamin C, about 12 percent of the daily recommended allowance.
Cucumber supplies skin friendly minerals
Cucumber is high in potassium, magnesium and silicon. That is why spas abound cucumber based treatments.
Cucumber aids in digestion and weight loss
Due to its high water and low calorie content, cucumber is an ideal source for people who are looking for weight loss. Use cucumbers in your soups and salads. If it is not your favorite snack you can crunchy cucumber sticks with creamy low fat yogurt dip. Chewing cucumber gives your jaws a good workout and the fiber in it is great for digestion. Daily consumption of cucumbers can be regarded as an aid for chronic constipation.
Cucumber revives the eyes
Placing a chilled slice of cucumber over puffy eyes is a clichéd beauty visual but it really can help reduce under-eye bags and puffiness due to its anti inflammatory properties.
Cucumber fights cancers
Cucumber is known to contain secoisolariciresinol, lariciresinol and pinoresinol. The three lignans have a strong connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including ovarian, bosom, prostate and uterine cancer.
Cucumber cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure
Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin which is widely spread to be beneficial to diabetic patients. Researchers have found that a compound called sterols in cucumbers can help decrease levels of cholesterol. Cucumbers contain a lot of fiber, potassium and magnesium. These nutrients work effectively for regulating blood pressure. That is why cucumber is good for treating both high blood pressure and low blood pressure.
Cucumber refreshes the mouth
Cucumber juice heals and refreshes diseased gums. Get a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for a half minute, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing unpleasant breath.
Cucumber smoothes hair and nails
The wonder mineral Silica in cucumber makes your hair and nails shinier and stronger. The sulfur and silica in cucumbers help to stimulate your hair growth.
Cucumber promotes joint health, relieves arthritis and gout pain
As cucumber is an excellent source of silica it promotes joint health by strengthening the connective tissues. When mixed with carrot juice, cucumber can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering levels of the uric acid.
Cucumber cures hangover
To avoid a morning headache or hangover you can eat a few cucumber slices before going to sleep. Cucumbers contain enough B vitamins, sugar and electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients and reducing the severity of both hangover and headache.
Cucumber keeps kidneys in shape
Cucumber lowers uric acid levels in your body and though keeping the kidneys healthy.
Nigeria Releases Provisional 30-Man List For World Cup
Super Eagles head coach, Stephen Keshi on Tuesday in Abuja named the list of his squad for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
The team is highlighted by the return of skipper Joseph Yobo, as well as striker Osaze Odemwingie, who had been out of favour for a couple of years.
The full list:
Goalkeepers - Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Chigozie Agbim, Daniel Akpeyi.
Defenders - Elderson Echiejile, Juwon Oshaniwa, Efe Ambrose, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Kenneth Omeruo, Joseph Yobo, Kunle Odunlami.
Midfielders - John Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, Ramon Azeez, Ejike Uzoenyi, Sunday Mba, Gabriel Rueben, Nosa Igiebor, Joel Obi, Michael Uchebo.
Attackers - Ahmed Musa, Shola Ameobi, Victor Moses, Emmanuel Emenike, Victor Nsofor, Osaze Odemwingie, Michael Babatunde, Nnamdi Oduamadi, Nwofor Uche.
The final list is to be submitted to FIFA in the next couple of weeks.
The team is highlighted by the return of skipper Joseph Yobo, as well as striker Osaze Odemwingie, who had been out of favour for a couple of years.
The full list:Goalkeepers - Vincent Enyeama, Austin Ejide, Chigozie Agbim, Daniel Akpeyi.
Defenders - Elderson Echiejile, Juwon Oshaniwa, Efe Ambrose, Godfrey Oboabona, Azubuike Egwuekwe, Kenneth Omeruo, Joseph Yobo, Kunle Odunlami.
Midfielders - John Mikel Obi, Ogenyi Onazi, Ramon Azeez, Ejike Uzoenyi, Sunday Mba, Gabriel Rueben, Nosa Igiebor, Joel Obi, Michael Uchebo.
Attackers - Ahmed Musa, Shola Ameobi, Victor Moses, Emmanuel Emenike, Victor Nsofor, Osaze Odemwingie, Michael Babatunde, Nnamdi Oduamadi, Nwofor Uche.
The final list is to be submitted to FIFA in the next couple of weeks.
Monday, 5 May 2014
SEX: Merits And Demerits
Everybody
finds sex enjoyable. While others perceive sex as entertaining and fun,
do you know that sexual intercourse has a variety of health benefits?
Sex can improve one’s psychological and physical state. Let’s discuss
the common benefits of sexual intercourse.
1. Improves skin health
Sexual
intercourse stimulates the mind and body which makes skin smooth and
beautiful. It releases hormones and toxins that help improve skin
smoothness.
2. Relieves stress
Sex
also helps to relieve stress. Recent studies indicate that individuals
who are active sexually can handle stress commendably.
3. Sleep well
Sex
activities can make you alert the entire day and sleepy at night.
People who have sex regularly do not experience difficulties in
sleeping.
4. Enhances cardiovascular health
Sexual intercourse is a great exercise as
it significantly helps lower your calorie levels. Recent studies show
that a 20 minute sexual intercourse is equal to 1Km run. On the other
hand, sex also regulates proper blood flow in the body making it heart
friendly.
5. Reduces constant headaches
Sex
is a natural pain reliever. When making love, oxytocin increases when
you get aroused. This is how orgasm comes about. A steady rise in
oxytocin actually helps in relieving pain and stress as well.
6. Reduce risk of cancer
Sexual
intercourse can help reduce prostate cancer and also boost immunity
from illnesses. Cancer cells will not be able to spread faster therefore
reduce the risk of having prostate cancer.
7. Boost self esteem
Sex
contributes to a healthy union between man and wife. It boosts
self-confidence and self-esteem. For couples, it is advisable to have
sexual intercourse often in order to have a healthy and pleasurable
lifestyle. Making love stimulates the mind and body so as to ensure you
spice up your sex life.
On
the other hand, sex also has its demerits as well. Unprotected sex has
been known to cause health related problems such as gonorrhea, syphilis
and AIDS.
Sunday, 4 May 2014
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