Health and General Wellness

CUCUMBER AND IT'S HEALTH BENEFITS     Cucumber (cucumber Sativus), is a widely cultivated plant. It is widely used around the world in a variety of ways and reasons.     100g of Cucumber contains:  65KJ of Energy  3.63g of Carbohydrates 0.11g of fat 0.65g of protein About 1.5g of Vitamins(including B1,B2,B3,B5,B6,B9,C,K) Approx. 204mg of Minerals(Calcium, Iron,Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc) 1.3 microgram of Fluoride And water. Thus, Cucumber can be said to be one of the few edibles that contain all the six(6) classes of food. Therefore, it is a complete package for anybody who is looking for a healthy consumable. Cucumber is oft times called a fruit because it develops from a flower and a carpel. Having established that, let me show you 6  health benefits you get from eating Cucumber : 1. It's High in Nutrients: From the explanations above, Cucumber contains all the different classes of food in it.  Cucumbers

INCREDIBLE HEALTH BENEFITS OF MANGOES YOU MAY NOT HAVE KNOWN. Mangoes popularly known as " the king of fruits " in  addition to being sumptuous, pulpy and amazing, pack a host of health benefits too! Let me try my possible best to unravel them as much as I could. Here are some benefits of mangoes you may not have heard of or known before:  1.  Helps in digestion     Mangoes could help facilitate healthy digestion. Mangoes contain enzymes that aid the breakdown and digestion of protein, and also fibre, which keeps the digestive tract working efficiently. Dietary fibre helps lowering risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes. Green mangoes have more pectin fibre than ripe mangoes.     Like I posted earlier about oranges, bananas and other fruits, Mangoes are rich in fiber which makes them one of the best fruits to speed up digestion. Watch Out For My Next Post on Some Fruits That Aid In Digestion. 2.   Promotes Healthy Gut     Just like in Point 1 a

HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING APPLES. You love Apples right? Do you know that Apples are one of the most popular fruits — and for good reason? They're an exceptionally healthy fruit with many research-backed benefits. Let me show you 10 impressive health benefits of apples: 1.   Apples Are Nutritious   A medium apple — with a diameter of about 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) — equals 1.5 cups of fruit. Two cups of fruit daily are recommended on a 2,000-calorie diet. One medium apple — 6.4 ounces or 182 grams — offers the following nutrients: Trusted Sourc Calories:  95 Carbs:  25 grams Fiber:  4 grams Vitamin C:  14% of the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) Potassium:  6% of the RDI Vitamin K:  5% of the RDI What’s more, the same serving provides 2–4% of the RDI for manganese, copper, and the vitamins A, E, B1, B2, and B6. Apples are also a rich source of polyphenols. While nutrition labels don't list these plant compounds, they’re likely responsible for many of th

Taking vitamin pills to get your daily dose of vitamins A,B,C is no substitute for a healthy diet. You need to go natural now. Let me show you why:       Orange is well known for its vitamin C content, but it also has more than 170 cancer-fighting phytochemicals and 60 flavonoids, hence its reputation as "the complete package of natural anti-cancer nutrients."   1. Consumption of Oranges reduces the risk of a range of cancers including those of the stomach, mouth, oesophagus, and larynx, by up to a massive 50%. They help to prevent inflammation that can lead to heart disease, rhematoid arthritis, Osteoathritis and asthma. A daily intake can also help to combat diabetes and obesity . 2. They also contain potent antioxidants which maintain the health of cells, and also contain folic acid, potassium and selenium. The flavonoid hesperetin and the compound herepidin lower blood pressure as well as Cholesterol. The Orange peel contains limonene, which may help to ward off

Nobody wants to get fat or to remain fat especially Ladies. Therefore, follow these simple steps if you want to loose some weight in 1 month. Here’s a 3-step weight loss plan that employs a low carb diet and aims to: significantly reduce your appetite cause fast weight loss improve your metabolic health at the same time 1. CUT BACK ON CARBOHYDRATES       The most important part is to  cut back on sugars  and starches, or carbohydrates. When you do that, your hunger levels go down, and you generally end up eating significantly fewer calories. Instead of burning carbs for energy, your body now starts burning stored fat for energy. Another benefit of cutting carbs is that it lowers insulin levels, causing the kidneys to shed excess sodium and water. This reduces bloating and unnecessary water weight. Trusted Sou According to some dietitians, it’s not uncommon to lose up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg) — sometimes more — in the first week of eating this way. This weight loss incl