tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47566163286527327672024-02-07T10:19:05.307-08:00O-PLUEA'S Lifestyle Making you and I better!lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-40077422170874931422022-08-26T06:20:00.001-07:002022-08-26T06:20:38.269-07:00Ogochukwu Ugwu<a href="https://oal.lu/xhCxY">Ogochukwu Ugwu</a>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-21105369122597689282022-02-23T07:00:00.004-08:002022-07-03T11:55:52.993-07:00Water intoxication: how much water is too much in a day?<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgO9MSWj75FuePrOj4-GSzB1e4c0q_qZc9pLd1e50DrZFGGVYd0JAS3TFDAnbNlrZEWA7vlfvdcpApjI2GxIUQhOX6AiyYYrO4eviuq4iTULuENP2BWlspVQ_RPPqgZqm97bbqxkNm2Q2vcGiaFc4yjvmu9f5fUkvK4aoNbmUYMoENGkF4lYPDdGYzZ=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What causes water intoxication in human" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgO9MSWj75FuePrOj4-GSzB1e4c0q_qZc9pLd1e50DrZFGGVYd0JAS3TFDAnbNlrZEWA7vlfvdcpApjI2GxIUQhOX6AiyYYrO4eviuq4iTULuENP2BWlspVQ_RPPqgZqm97bbqxkNm2Q2vcGiaFc4yjvmu9f5fUkvK4aoNbmUYMoENGkF4lYPDdGYzZ=w320-h213" title="What causes water intoxication in human" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Water intoxication in nutrition</h2><p style="text-align: left;">Water is the most important nutrient you can drink. It helps in the process of digestion, it's a natural appetite suppressant and it helps your body break down and process food.</p><div><p dir="auto">The recommended amount of water to drink every day is 8-12 glasses. This is what experts say could help you lose weight and maintain a healthy life.</p></div><h3 dir="auto">Introduction: Water Intoxication meaning</h3><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Water intoxication is a condition that occurs when the body's water balance is disrupted. This can happen by drinking too much water too quickly or by drinking water while exercising and sweating.</p><h3 dir="auto">What are the Causes of Water Intoxication?</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1B6Eig9OJ4xgolXdFOd1hFRvNFr08VKqT-Vo1AN3oJ_QLSqXN7Gc8r1vWXuPimIoCMN8VQ4A3h-Q6Y3xgmKGA79HArhNfr759cJ747x0DjvQeG3oXTzgswSChgJBEo6fdNhOQIZzbd-vcj6Qv9Y7PZkntrT_vfyG64oaOuCGYUGu2Ewo410qL1rKH=s868" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Causes of water intoxication in babies" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="868" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1B6Eig9OJ4xgolXdFOd1hFRvNFr08VKqT-Vo1AN3oJ_QLSqXN7Gc8r1vWXuPimIoCMN8VQ4A3h-Q6Y3xgmKGA79HArhNfr759cJ747x0DjvQeG3oXTzgswSChgJBEo6fdNhOQIZzbd-vcj6Qv9Y7PZkntrT_vfyG64oaOuCGYUGu2Ewo410qL1rKH=w320-h177" title="Causes of water intoxication in babies" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Water intoxication, also known as water poisoning, is a condition that occurs when the human body takes in more fluid than it needs. </p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">In essence, the body cannot process the water fast enough and this leads to a build-up of water in the cells. </p><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">As a result, cells start to swell and become over-pressurized. This can lead to brain swelling which can lead to death.</p><p dir="auto">There are many risk factors for water intoxication. One of them is drinking too much water too quickly, which can happen if you're exercising or working out in hot weather and not replacing lost fluids quickly enough. </p><p dir="auto">Another cause is drinking contaminated or polluted water which contains bacteria or viruses that can cause illness.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Three main causes of water intoxication in the body</h4><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Drinking too much water</li><li>Not eating enough food </li><li>And lack of electrolytes the body</li></ul>These are the three main causes of water intoxication. This medical condition can also be caused by absorbing too much water while swimming.<p></p><p dir="auto">In order to prevent water intoxication, we should drink fluids with other electrolytes and salt. This will prevent the risk developing water intoxication.</p><h3 dir="auto">What are the Symptoms of Water Intoxication?</h3><p>The symptoms of water intoxication are </p><p></p><ul><li>Nausea</li><li>Vomiting</li><li>Headache</li><li>Confusion</li><li>Drowsiness </li></ul><p dir="auto">If untreated, water intoxication can lead to seizures and death.</p><p></p><h3 dir="auto">How is Water Intoxication Treated?</h3><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">You already know that water intoxication is a condition where the level of water in the body exceeds the level of salt. </p><p dir="auto">The treatment for water intoxication is to get rid of the excess water in your system and replace it with salt. The most common way to do this is through either an IV drip or a saline solution.</p><h3 dir="auto">Conclusion</h3><div>Everything should be done in moderation, drinking water is one of those things. Avoid drinking water in excess to avoid developing water intoxication.</div>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-27289066447854044772022-02-14T14:30:00.002-08:002022-07-03T12:19:31.214-07:00HEARTBREAKING: What if your 5 year old child has started seeing pornography?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigrWniaDSRaUTOe4KuCHiChzUoSCmr7ExjOmuPVu7tIPYVeH0xAfB3hJwklaxrzwwgQy6HjOeUi8mVOOPj34LBEDCjpCT9B1DqKrmKJhfqBkEGNV6d8ZKojjvoSYT7w8tAbdo1XD5e-WWLSqQAy1pWxZFbjjpNtEQ11GVB8K2Ps9hqiNCG1qfiW-ra=s723" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Children and pornography" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="723" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigrWniaDSRaUTOe4KuCHiChzUoSCmr7ExjOmuPVu7tIPYVeH0xAfB3hJwklaxrzwwgQy6HjOeUi8mVOOPj34LBEDCjpCT9B1DqKrmKJhfqBkEGNV6d8ZKojjvoSYT7w8tAbdo1XD5e-WWLSqQAy1pWxZFbjjpNtEQ11GVB8K2Ps9hqiNCG1qfiW-ra=w320-h212" title="Children and pornography" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Children are just like flowers 🌹🌹🌹🌹</p><p>They bloom and must be groomed by you to become the kind of person God want him to be.</p><p>As the society demands a lot of things from you.</p><p>You are required to give your children the best education, feed, cloth and shelter them.</p><p>To achieve this, you end up working multiple jobs or extra hours. </p><p>With your kids at the care of your neighbors, brothers, sisters, pastors, friends and all those people you feel you trust.</p><p>Dear parents, what if all those people you trust are (have been) feeding your children with pornography? </p><p><br /></p><p>Just what if?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihXeSPzRF3ufGSgYcdwnVknxHs1T6NCvEpS8kYeRL_YqOqXiC7AfDqzDCsmzWtkUBc05jGV1gUshdCiaTqiXN8v7CQRkpQ1q_WE1-5EpAWJR29Jtpo3ahTDAG0hvcpqnRcOdqui8izcPTywIBHxC-E_GwpV2TxVbaEXD_HODwiUbiAV3Mpzs8HjC7e=s714" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="714" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihXeSPzRF3ufGSgYcdwnVknxHs1T6NCvEpS8kYeRL_YqOqXiC7AfDqzDCsmzWtkUBc05jGV1gUshdCiaTqiXN8v7CQRkpQ1q_WE1-5EpAWJR29Jtpo3ahTDAG0hvcpqnRcOdqui8izcPTywIBHxC-E_GwpV2TxVbaEXD_HODwiUbiAV3Mpzs8HjC7e=s320" width="320" /></a></div><p>Be physically, emotionally and psychologically present at every stage of your child's blooming season. </p><p>If you groom him well, they are certain decisions bad people can't influence him to make. </p><p>Because he will be confident in himself.</p><p>Can you please try as much as possible to be involved in your child's life?</p><p>Be their best friend.</p><p>Let your child trust you enough to open up to you.</p><p>You can do it MUM!</p><p>You can do it DAD!</p><p>Because you are so strong and nobody is like you.</p><p>#Aimingforasanitysociety</p><p>#innocentchildren</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-810407783974572572021-12-01T06:40:00.028-08:002022-05-21T01:52:38.352-07:00How much water you need to drink to be healthy <p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2_ISG6bi3oOJj4Mch7O_IuZj-0lbvWB3qUgQj1OLCU_1ZdfsjZuvx2F1JBTW3tlLHk6pof9BkeNXourDM3q1d_m8vtenqlK7w5pXti0_GWm6luieuZLFbYxGBO_ArxCv_9oNbfLIPoU/s868/bottle-2032980__480.webp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Quantity of water to drink" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="868" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2_ISG6bi3oOJj4Mch7O_IuZj-0lbvWB3qUgQj1OLCU_1ZdfsjZuvx2F1JBTW3tlLHk6pof9BkeNXourDM3q1d_m8vtenqlK7w5pXti0_GWm6luieuZLFbYxGBO_ArxCv_9oNbfLIPoU/w320-h177/bottle-2032980__480.webp.jpg" title="Quality of water to drink" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><p style="font-family: sans-serif;">Do you know the body is composed of more than 60% of water? </p><p style="font-family: sans-serif;">You may have heard that drinking 8 ounces of water everyday is necessary to replace lost water. </p><p style="font-family: sans-serif;">You body loses waste water daily through sweat, urine and breathing.</p><p style="font-family: sans-serif;">Because of this continual loss of water through excretion of waste materials, you need to drink more water to replenish lost water.</p><p style="font-family: sans-serif;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><i><b>Should one wait to feel thirsty before drinking water?</b></i></span></p><p style="font-family: sans-serif;">The feeling of thirst means you are already dehydrating.</p><p style="font-family: sans-serif;">How often should one drink water?</p><p style="font-family: sans-serif;"> Is it just when you are eating food?</p><p style="font-family: sans-serif;"> How much water do you drink?</p><p style="font-family: sans-serif;">Do you drink any amount of water you want? </p></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">The amount of water one should drink depends on </h3><h4 style="text-align: left;">How often you exercise </h4><p>Water should be taken before, during and after exercise. You are supposed to drink more water to make up for the fluid lost through sweating. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">The weather conditions of the place you live in affect the amount of water you drink</h4><p style="text-align: left;">Do you live in a temperate region or tropical region? Folks living in hot climate regions should drink extra glasses of water than those in temperate region. Because dehydration can easily occur as a result of too much heat and sweating.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Underlying health condition affect the amount of water you drink</h4><p>You may need to drink more ounces of water if you have some health conditions. </p><p>Sick patients tend to lose lots of water due to high fever, diarrhea and vomiting. </p><p>Patients of urinary tract infection and kidney stone are usually advised to drink more volume of water.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">How many ounces of water should one drink?</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKODbz5ozryHM3ESJve0vySFhJFKhZbYJf6U_K73WYXg4wzeQi3Rz3c7oMJTn1rRy4jG2jyDNW_18L0Vh-znMwfwfZMCB-kXtaHzWpMdfB7RBGidtiNN28XdPAVnwAeYGI5gmDBzQQx1Q/s720/orange-3036097__480.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Drinking water" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKODbz5ozryHM3ESJve0vySFhJFKhZbYJf6U_K73WYXg4wzeQi3Rz3c7oMJTn1rRy4jG2jyDNW_18L0Vh-znMwfwfZMCB-kXtaHzWpMdfB7RBGidtiNN28XdPAVnwAeYGI5gmDBzQQx1Q/w320-h213/orange-3036097__480.webp" title="Drinking water" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p>Most researches are of the opinion that drinking 2 liters (8 glasses) of water is enough. </p><p>Be as it may, according to US, Natural Academy of Sciences , Engineering and Medicine; an adult living in a temperate region should drink;</p><p>2.7 liters of water for women</p><p>3.7 liters of water for men</p><p>These values include fluids from fruits, vegetables and foods, not just water.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Is drinking water the only way to prevent dehydration?</h3><p>No! </p><p>Eating foods with high volume of fluids such as fruits and vegetables can add up to the recommended daily intake of water.</p><p> Do you know watermelon, cucumber, oranges and pineapple and others have high percentage of water content by weight. </p><p>In addition, drinking milk, juices, tea, coffee and other beverages could make up for the the part of the water required by the body.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Am I dehydrating?</h2><p>You could be dehydrating, if; </p><p>You are thirsty</p><p>Your urine is deeply coloured</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">How much water should you drink in a day to prevent dehydration?</h3><p>How would you feel if you learnt that water shouldn't be taken in excess?</p><p>We know and believe that drinking water can never be enough. You have heard the advice, drink water always because it can never be enough.</p><p>Just like Epicurus said, "be moderate in order to taste the joy of life in abundance". Water should be taken with moderation not excessively.</p><h2 style="text-align: left;">Other health benefits of drinking water</h2><h3 style="text-align: left;">How much water should you drink to keep the kidney healthy?</h3><div><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;">It is important to drink enough water for the kidney to function properly. The kidneys are responsible for cleaning the body of toxins and excess fluids. Drinking plenty of water ensures that they can do this job well. It also helps in maintaining a healthy weight, reducing high blood pressure and regulating blood sugar levels.</p><p dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;">There are many benefits of drinking enough water on a daily basis. It is not just about staying hydrated but also about keeping your kidneys healthy!</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">How much water should you drink to lose weight</h3></div><div><p>Water is the most important nutrient you can drink. It helps in the process of digestion, it's a natural appetite suppressant and it helps your body break down and process food.</p><p dir="auto">The recommended amount of water to drink every day is 8-12 glasses. This is what experts say could help you lose weight and maintain a healthy weight.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Can drinking water reduce blood sugar level</h3><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;">For diabetics patients, high sugar levels in their blood can result in many health complications, including heart disease and blindness.</p><p dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;"><b>B</b>ut, high sugar levels can be controlled through diet - and one of the most important aspects of a healthy diet for people with diabetes is drinking enough water to reduce blood sugar levels.</p><p dir="auto" style="text-align: justify;">Latest research shows that drinking water does not reduce blood sugar levels for diabetics patients. We recommend looking for other ways to reduce blood sugar, such as reducing carbohydrates or reducing alcohol consumption.</p></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Is there an unhealthy amount of water to drink</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQuO9_sFID53dQKaz-gi1jXqeduVa8shD4aFFuognDFmK0mYhNRhFdL7IQCp6iLlow7lnq6vKH_zN__mPuB3qQ9Kq96SG3ByGjzPNS9FmRtp_E2aXfKicJ3cEDGh5kfNr6kpF7Fxe0LU/s720/child-1312065__480.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Water intoxication" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPQuO9_sFID53dQKaz-gi1jXqeduVa8shD4aFFuognDFmK0mYhNRhFdL7IQCp6iLlow7lnq6vKH_zN__mPuB3qQ9Kq96SG3ByGjzPNS9FmRtp_E2aXfKicJ3cEDGh5kfNr6kpF7Fxe0LU/w320-h213/child-1312065__480.jpg" title="Water intoxication" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Yes, there is, and this is seen in <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2022/02/the-complete-guide-to-water-intoxication-symptoms-risk-factors-treatment.html" target="_blank"><b>water</b> <b>intoxication</b></a></div><p>Water intoxication can also be called water poisoning, this is the interruption of the brain functioning.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Mild effects of drinking excess water</h4><p>Constant headache</p><p>Vomiting</p><p>Nausea</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Severe effects of drinking excess water</h3><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Drowsiness</li><li>Increased high blood pressure</li><li>Confusion</li><li>Difficulty in breathing</li><li>Swelling of body paths, high blood pressure, headache and death.</li></ul><p></p><p><i><b><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Do your know why this excess water cause swelling?</span></b></i></p><p>Studies showed that the excess water consumed tend to dilute the concentration of sodium in the body. Thereby reducing the functionality of sodium. </p><p>What exactly does sodium has to do with the body system?</p><p>Sodium is an electrolyte in the body which controls the amount of fluids that enter and leave the cell. </p><p>When is gets diluted it's power is reduced hence the amount of fluids entering the cells becomes uncontrollable.</p><p>This results to the swelling of the cell and overall body parts.</p><p>Therefore, to be on a safer side, I recommend following the body natural way to drink water. And drink few more glasses. But never exceed the daily recommended quantity.</p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-57497543786379365462021-11-22T12:27:00.023-08:002022-06-03T09:17:47.902-07:00 6 Easy skincare tricks to revitalize your dry skin <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDHXxTimZOm6Welz_yLFGyGUbrTHVL9xS5rZlc4WLReujAh5u4uJYQsrUJzkHWWZrGLfmRNKyYEFZYeo__SWRjwOa7Tseq-YeqFJOMZQi2wJ6Gcb4MSZ2nDiDN2dDyaTvG52udQUtHrhA/s640/dry-4769578_640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Easy Skincare tricks to revitalize your dry skin and make it look smoother and ever young" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDHXxTimZOm6Welz_yLFGyGUbrTHVL9xS5rZlc4WLReujAh5u4uJYQsrUJzkHWWZrGLfmRNKyYEFZYeo__SWRjwOa7Tseq-YeqFJOMZQi2wJ6Gcb4MSZ2nDiDN2dDyaTvG52udQUtHrhA/w320-h213/dry-4769578_640.jpg" title="Easy Skincare tricks to revitalize your dry skin and make it look smoother and ever young" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Everyone wants to have a healthy skin with attractive tone. Taking care of the skin can be somewhat tasking especially when it is a dry one. Starting from dead skin cell, freckled and itchy skin to rough and ashy looking skin.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever practiced any skincare routine but to no avail? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do not worry because this article will work you through different ways you can revitalize your skin again.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">How can you identify your skin type?</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Ever wondered why your skin freckles so easily? Or why your skin always glitters with oil? Yet, your friend's skin looks very smooth and supple. The simple reason for this difference is <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2021/09/5-skin-types-learn-about-different-skin.html"><i><b>skin type</b></i>.</a></p><p style="text-align: justify;">The most common skin types are;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Dry skin</li><li>Normal skin</li><li>Oily skin</li><li>Combination skin.</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Whichever one you have, these 6 easy skincare tricks are for people that have dry <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2021/09/5-skin-types-learn-about-different-skin.html">skin type</a>.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Causes of dry skin</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li>Extreme weather conditions such as hot weather - this often reduces the humidity of the atmosphere </li><li>High body temperature promotes dry skin</li><li>Long hot bath and shower can result to dry skin</li><li>Dry skin can also be caused by frequent swimming in chlorinated pool</li><li>Genetic makeup is an underlying cause of dry skin</li><li>Use of oil control soap, meant for oily skin type may lead to the development of dry skin</li><li>Physical activities and activity level contribute to the development of this skin type</li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Does any of the above sounds familiar to you? </b></span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">What do you think caused your dry skin? </h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Whatever it is, do not worry because I will unravel 6 easy tricks to revitalize your dry skin and make it smooth and supple again.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">But before, I go further, it is vital to know the symptoms of dry skin. So you will be able to figure out if you have a dry skin or not.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><b>Symptoms of dry skin</b></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li>Rough looking skin</li><li>Formation of cracks on the skin</li><li>Ashy and grey looking skin</li><li>Itchy, irritating and uncomfortable skin</li><li>Peeling skin</li></ol><p></p><h2 style="text-align: justify;">7 Easy Skincare tricks to revitalize dry skin and make your dry skin ever young and </h2><h3 style="text-align: justify;">1. Stop using oil control soaps on your dry skin</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCd1aBfumqP6ByEC806IZ-0X8ch3i6yeugHVwvx67fpkTNLeIqlb0hIHt_HKKsW-NHRh8yWGKkoU11uOVQAji2SQ3JIzfzciE-nbFqftxylPPDlejL-dtywMFTBR1TgXFE9TpEJ_6E5S0/s640/soap-2333412_640.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Stop using oil control soaps on your dry skin" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCd1aBfumqP6ByEC806IZ-0X8ch3i6yeugHVwvx67fpkTNLeIqlb0hIHt_HKKsW-NHRh8yWGKkoU11uOVQAji2SQ3JIzfzciE-nbFqftxylPPDlejL-dtywMFTBR1TgXFE9TpEJ_6E5S0/w320-h240/soap-2333412_640.webp" title="Stop using oil control soaps on your dry skin" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you know different soaps suit different skin types? All soaps ain't made the same way both clinically and chemically. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">What if the soap you have been buying at high prices is the main cause of your dry skin? </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Damaging effects of unsuitable soap on your skin;</h4><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li>It could lead to skin barrier </li><li>It could cause the death of the skin cells</li><li>It makes your skin to age faster than normal.</li></ol><p></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Superfatted soaps and dry skin type</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Superfatted soaps are soaps which contains extra essential oils which are not saponified - that's, these extra essential oils are available for the enrichment and nourishment of your skin.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Therefore, opt for superfatted soaps. The only setback in using superfatted soaps is that they might not foam well. But superfatted soaps nourish and moisturize the skin which is the main reason you would want to use it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Consult a board certified dermatologists for better recommendation on the best soap for your skin. Dermatologists can also recommend the best skincare products for you.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Moisturize your skin with aloe vera gel to make it smoother and more supple</b></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-xKvQdjxgGJC3BopcG8VgqpUKumtSfAqM4CEitapEHWn_SeuabY5_3ive1euENAknZCn0qvFc5MIFrU3TGVJlrP6OHy8BbeX2WKcFu7WdWjY_jFouTsLvc5XbNwPFjSi-UbbhcewGTo/s640/aloe-2163120_640.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Moisturize your dry skin with aloe vera to revitalize it and make your dry skin smoother and ever young" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-xKvQdjxgGJC3BopcG8VgqpUKumtSfAqM4CEitapEHWn_SeuabY5_3ive1euENAknZCn0qvFc5MIFrU3TGVJlrP6OHy8BbeX2WKcFu7WdWjY_jFouTsLvc5XbNwPFjSi-UbbhcewGTo/w320-h213/aloe-2163120_640.webp" title="Moisturize your dry skin with aloe vera to revitalize it and make your dry skin smoother and ever young" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you know aloe vera has anti-aging properties?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Aloe vera is quite effective against different skin conditions. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Health benefits of aloe vera</h4><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12548256/" rel="nofollow">Research</a> showed that aloe vera can heal and protect your skin. </li><li>It gets easily absorbed into the skin.</li><li>Aloe Vera protects the skin from sun damage.</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Coupled with its rich nutrients, aloe vera has a cooling effect which is why it is better to replace your regular moisturizer with aloe vera. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">How to use alovera</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">All you need to do is to apply aloe vera on your face and and all over your body before going to bed. It will help to moisturize your dry skin and make your skin smoother and ever young.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It would be a good practice to make this trick your personal skincare routine if you want to see results.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">3. Stop exposing your skin to windy and harsh weather</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Want a radiant, smooth and ever young looking skin? Then protect your skin from windy and harsh weather. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Because, this harsh weather is accompanied by dry heat and cold air. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Why you should stop exposing your skin to harsh weather?</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Harsh weather tends to rid the skin of all the moisture it's gotten. Thereby, leaving the skin not only dried but freckled, ashy and in most cases sunburned. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ensure you apply moisturizer on your face and all over your body after any exposure to harsh weather.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">4. Limit the amount of times you expose your skin to water </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6rhYv9CaJZCpxgSx30gVovSiffoPqcaMt6Ivyfhyphenhyphen1mgzO7vhY2u4kVoxatNlbn-FXKQQcx7p5Xl8cqKnQAtwUth8dRfJXhtsbAKfohXItRIuE6pxtQUsfbSk0_K_TQZx-JkApWsRuao/s640/adult-1867380_640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Limit the amount of time you expose your dry skin to water" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6rhYv9CaJZCpxgSx30gVovSiffoPqcaMt6Ivyfhyphenhyphen1mgzO7vhY2u4kVoxatNlbn-FXKQQcx7p5Xl8cqKnQAtwUth8dRfJXhtsbAKfohXItRIuE6pxtQUsfbSk0_K_TQZx-JkApWsRuao/w320-h213/adult-1867380_640.jpg" title="Limit the amount of time you expose your dry skin to water" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Sounds absurd. Right?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Maybe because you heard that enough water is good for healthy living and healthy skin. But is it really true for your skin?</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Is too much water good for your skin?</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Truth be told, drinking adequate amount of water is good for healthy skin and overall wellbeing. This is, internal intake of water, but it's not so with external, which is excessive exposure of the skin to water. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">How water leaves the skin</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Here, is what happens when the skin is exposed to water. The water on the skin gets evaporated leaving along with it the essential oils on the skin. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">So, that is what happened when one is frequently exposed to water. Thus, leaving the skin with no natural oil. Hence, the skin gets dry and dryer. Especially if the water is highly chlorinated and extremely hot.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>Practice these tricks when exposing your skin to water </b></i></h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Don't bath with hot water, go for lukewarm water instead. I mean water at room temperature or slightly above the room temperature. </li></ul><ul><li style="text-align: justify;">Reduce the use of soaps. Soaps are loaded with chemicals that dry the skin easily. </li></ul><span style="text-align: justify;">Therefore, only use soap when your skin is really dirty. However, you can also use it only on your armpits if the other parts of the body is not really dirty. </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Reduce time spent in showers, your home isn't a spa yet, so don't spend the whole day scrubbing your skin in a bit to make it clean. </li></ul><span style="text-align: justify;">Rather make your bath short and sweet. The more you spend time in shower the more the natural moisturizing factors on your skin like natural oils would be washed away. </span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="text-align: justify;">When using towel to dry the body, don't</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> scrub it on the skin. You ain't in there to exfoliate your skin.</span></li></ul><span style="text-align: justify;"> So it is better to pat the skin with the towel gently until all water is dried.</span><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Again go for soaps made specifically for dry skin type.</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">5. Use honey to maintain the moisture of your dry skin for it will make you look forever young</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkDIHweumedd4dG4y2vN7cC08sytqUFkSD4-MQCu9NP3C4-gvyT5MUlIEU3GnF17T0AlRja_zjmBVW5fFmF84JIz019Nckt51iJc-vi3_QQrHdK7eBjZWNmpFGX6NO8Ob1rDllE0LVZU/s640/honey-1006972_640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Use honey to maintain the moisture of your dry skin" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdkDIHweumedd4dG4y2vN7cC08sytqUFkSD4-MQCu9NP3C4-gvyT5MUlIEU3GnF17T0AlRja_zjmBVW5fFmF84JIz019Nckt51iJc-vi3_QQrHdK7eBjZWNmpFGX6NO8Ob1rDllE0LVZU/w320-h213/honey-1006972_640.jpg" title="Use honey to maintain the moisture of your dry skin" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Want to bring your skin back to life? Use honey! </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2020/06/10-top-health-benefits-of-honey.html">Honey has numerous health benefits</a>, in addition to the hydrating effect of honey, it has anti-aging, emollient and humectant properties. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Benefits of using honey on the skin</h4><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>It helps in protecting the skin </li><li>It promotes the sealing of the skin moisture thereby, preventing it from drying out</li><li>Honey maintains good skin moisture</li><li>Honey restores better skin tone that is healthy, glowing, supple and smooth.</li></ul><p></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">How to apply honey on your skin</h4><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;">Honey can be applied over the body at bedtime. It can be combined with tumeric and glycerin and used as body mask. </span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><b>6. Use Coconut oil or petroleum jelly to revitalize your dry skin </b></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOwDDpjmpGwgxkqQs2HINGQEze_FcEz4q_tRAARMNz4b4GIQRJp9qJIMLjDSnr_ut_MZFz7gISPQ9cj-jbbnzgpsm6u0mI8b-ftKLKR3HQ2Cd_MQF-rF92UwVR8afwlsn1sb8r-9QpxE/s639/lemon-906141__480.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Use coconut oil or petroleum jelly to revitalize your dry skin" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="639" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsOwDDpjmpGwgxkqQs2HINGQEze_FcEz4q_tRAARMNz4b4GIQRJp9qJIMLjDSnr_ut_MZFz7gISPQ9cj-jbbnzgpsm6u0mI8b-ftKLKR3HQ2Cd_MQF-rF92UwVR8afwlsn1sb8r-9QpxE/w320-h240/lemon-906141__480.webp" title="Use coconut oil or petroleum jelly to revitalize your dry skin" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Study showed that the use of coconut oil or petroleum jelly is quite effective in revitalizing dry skin. This can be achieved by applying coconut oil or petroleum on the skin after having your bath.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Do you have a dry skin? </h3><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>What have you done to make your dry skin look smoother and ever young? </i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>What is your best skincare products?</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i>How often do you apply moisturizer on your face and skin?</i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i> </i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><br /></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-57791334492619262392021-11-12T14:48:00.008-08:002022-06-02T15:08:50.587-07:00Melon seeds: 7 Health benefits of melon seeds<p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zTGWMPgildfFeBcex-TW0C9k6e71GHu5SaPnQ778T8vD0K6Yn6euu6n0jZHu1GdOTTRusvxhxsUdQS2r-lpQ9pSxV3LeyKusEDp_CBMR6reLyBoT4yToGop1CHvCVOnoj-m7p3edbcI/s640/food-315429_640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Health benefits of egusi" border="0" data-original-height="423" data-original-width="640" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zTGWMPgildfFeBcex-TW0C9k6e71GHu5SaPnQ778T8vD0K6Yn6euu6n0jZHu1GdOTTRusvxhxsUdQS2r-lpQ9pSxV3LeyKusEDp_CBMR6reLyBoT4yToGop1CHvCVOnoj-m7p3edbcI/w320-h212/food-315429_640.jpg" title="Health benefits of Egusi" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Egusi / melon seeds! </h3><p style="text-align: justify;">What exactly are these seeds? I have heard a lot of myth about melon seeds. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">So many people believe egusi seeds do not have good health benefits. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Oh yes! But they do have. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Health practitioners' take</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">A good number of health practitioners have advised cardiovascular patients to discontinue the consumption of egusi soup and meals prepared with melon seeds. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Solely because, they presumed that the large amount of oil in melon seeds is harmful to heart and overall health.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">One of my correspondences sometimes ago told me that her doctor once listed melon soup among the foods she should abstained from when she had increased level of LDLP cholesterol.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">What is melon seed?</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Melon seed is a family of Benincaseae which can be cultivated in many parts of the world. It is called egusi in eastern Nigeria.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Melon fruit is not normally consumed may be due to it’s irritating and bitter taste but the seeds when dried and milled is a staple ingredient for preparing foods especially stew and soup. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Uses of egusi</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Egusi soup - a popular and mouthwatering delicacy in southeastern Nigeria can be consumed with fufu, Semo and pounded yam.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Nutritional content of egusi</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Protein – 28.3%</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Fat – 52%</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Linoleic–59 to 63%</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Oleic– 16%</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Carbohydrates –8.2%</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Fibre –2.7%</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Cholesterol– Nil</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Loads of vitamins and minerals</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Health benefits of egusi/melon seeds</h2><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Promote digestion</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you know melon seeds are loaded with fibre which aids digestion alongside vitamin B1 (thiamine)? Hence, eating egusi soup (melon seeds) facilities bowel movement and prevent constipation.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's time to stop bingeing on unhealthy foods. Opt for healthy diet.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Antiinflammatory benefits</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Inflammation is abnormal swelling of any part of the body be it internal or external body parts. Inflammation sometimes occurs as a result of oxidation and infectious illnesses. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Research carried on rat, showed that methanol in egusi is anti-oxidative and antiinflammatory in nature. This methanol was found to be active against serotonin, Carrageenan and prostaglandins E1 induced paw oedema, in rat.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Dermatological benefits</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">The tocopherol (vitamin E) content of egusi positions it well as a good medicine for skin. It nourishes and smoothens the skin. Most importantly, it delays ageing, leaving you ever young.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Melon seeds is high in riboflavin (vitamin B12) and niacin. Already, you know egusi contain good heathy oil. This oil is usually extracted and used by dermatologist for making cosmetic products.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What are you waiting for? If you have a lot of egusi seeds which you don't know how to put into good use. Start extracting the oil for sale.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In addition, researchers recommended that fruits of egusi can be mashed and mixed with water. This mixture could be employed in treating boils, pimples and carbuncles.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Antiarthritic benefits</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Egusi contains phytochemicals that promote overall health. Flavonoid is one of such phytochemicals which reduces the occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis - the usual stiffness, swelling and deformities of joints and ligaments.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Antibacterial benefits</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Egusi contains antibacterial ingredients such as tannin, flavonoid and phenol. Studies showed that extracts of egusi seeds especially the leaves and fruits can serve as cure to some ailments caused by bacteria.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Reduce blood sugar </h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Studies on Iranian diabetic patients showed egusi fruit capsule can reduce HbA1C and fasting blood sugar after two months. In addition, research carried on mice, showed egusi seed oil is effective in reducing the insulin resistance, the main cause of type type 2 diabetes.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Reduce bad fats</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you know, melon seeds is rich in healthy fats and has no cholesterol? Unlike what most people have told you.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The consumption of egusi rich foods would improve the kind of fats and triglycerides in your body. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">So you see, it's time to start enjoying your meals knowing fully well that those seeds a good for a healthy life.</p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-36427291523333949382021-10-16T14:27:00.008-07:002022-02-16T00:31:38.445-08:00Reasons you should start listening to music<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizD_dqL6jdw8kNBQJRUJFLo0p5ES2lPaW0avG049B9iv6kzh1sRIIBD5cHmwHBq0jfLue9WbHDXftdwDm3rIhcoQzBahmLDkFgYY4tqe2Ezt5FadcbIMVK_WtufzwCj2sFy5gGFdDWmww/s640/musician.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: times;"><img alt="Music is life" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizD_dqL6jdw8kNBQJRUJFLo0p5ES2lPaW0avG049B9iv6kzh1sRIIBD5cHmwHBq0jfLue9WbHDXftdwDm3rIhcoQzBahmLDkFgYY4tqe2Ezt5FadcbIMVK_WtufzwCj2sFy5gGFdDWmww/w320-h213/musician.jpg" title="Music is life" width="320" /></span></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Music is life! I have heard this line over and over again. Ever imagined life without sounds, beats, lyrics and rhythms?</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Charles Darwin said, "If I had my life to live over again, I would make a rule to read some poetry and listen to some music at least once a week."</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">And you? What do you have to say about music?</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">For me, playing musical instruments is one thing I secretly wish I could do. I admire those who play it well. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Listening to music is not just enjoyable, there are numerous reasons one should listen to music.</span></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Reasons you should start listening to music</span></h3><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Start listening to music to be happy</span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">How do you feel when you are singing your favorite song or listening to your favorite music? Happy or sad? </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Research showed singing one's favorite song results to the release of dopamine, a 'feel good' neurotransmitter.</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Want emotional boost? Go listen to your favorite music!</span></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Music improves health</span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Music had been known for this, since time immemorial. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">The Bible tells us that when King Saul was inflicted with a mental issue, David was called upon to sing and play musical instruments for him. The soothing effects of the music David played always revived King Saul.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">What does this tell you. Music is therapeutic. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">It calms and soothes the soul. Music envelopes the despair with so much hope. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Most mental patients have been revived with music.</span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Music reduces tension</span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Anytime I am under pressure, music had always been a last resort. It helps to calm my mind in a way that is indescribable. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Do you always feel tensed or pressured to meet deadline? Listen to your favorite music, it sure going to do wonders.</span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Music helps you to sleep better</span></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3tfXtXLM7cs" width="320" youtube-src-id="3tfXtXLM7cs"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Do you know a lot of people suffer from insomnia. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">When last did you have a cool and peaceful night rest or siesta?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">If you are having difficulty in sleeping, then it's high time you started listening to music and beats before sleeping.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Classical and some inspirational music could do wonders. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">No wonder Berthold Auerbach said "music washes away from the soul, the dust of everyday life."</span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Music reduces depression</span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">According to Maya Angelou, " music was my refuge, I could crawl into the space between the notes and curl my back to loneliness."</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Feeling depressed and forlorn? Listen to some classical music. Also, there are music that brings back old memories, right? Listen to such them. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Don't die in pain or heartache. Music is there to share in your pains. When you have no one to confide in, please dear friend, run to music because it would gladly open it's hands to embrace you.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Start listening to music, good music. While some music are romantic, others are inspirational while a lot tell stories.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Listen to music base on your mood. How you feel should determine what kind of song to sing and music to listen to.</span></div><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Music increases productivity</span></h4><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Are there things you wish you could accomplish but it seems impossible to do? It feels as though your head is empty and blacked out, devoid of any imaginations and ideas.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">We all experience this. </span><span style="font-family: times;">Are you a poet, novelist or a songwriter?</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Go listen to unfamiliar music, any genres can actually do. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">Listening to unfamiliar music means your brain will creatively interpret the lyrics of the songs.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;">This creativity definitely, will in the same way be transferred in your work. Consequently, newer ideas are birthed. Hence, your riddles will be solved.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe; font-family: times;"><i>What is your favorite all time music?</i></span></h3><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: times;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-32747073755419621342021-10-12T05:52:00.007-07:002022-02-16T00:12:06.497-08:00What is your experience on going to work early and late?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNT-yeGeIpWAEAwp5NMKYMbsy0qSqV16cQro0XKS-9YVaNQu29y5_68vkiZfSvYwAYgfRFZZhOF5xfx1K6l7BLG8_rnomzovChdNNt_LrWQQss_ndB48TdatlN7w3dz79yW9E5CgTK8wI/s623/IMG_20210930_020211_219.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lateness to work" border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="623" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNT-yeGeIpWAEAwp5NMKYMbsy0qSqV16cQro0XKS-9YVaNQu29y5_68vkiZfSvYwAYgfRFZZhOF5xfx1K6l7BLG8_rnomzovChdNNt_LrWQQss_ndB48TdatlN7w3dz79yW9E5CgTK8wI/w320-h209/IMG_20210930_020211_219.jpg" title="Lateness to work" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">We all want to put in our best. It starts by going to work early, attaining to one's duties and finishing up assigned duties on time.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">How has been your deliverables at your work place? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Good, better or best?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Mine is between good and better, when it comes to going to work on time?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever prepared work very early but reach your office late?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This has been my case and experience.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">The reasons I go to work late, I guess you too</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">The simple reason most of the time is nothing but traffic congestion. This can be frustrating, terrible and irritating. You know the feeling.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">What are causes of traffic congestion?</h4><div style="text-align: justify;">Commuters have asked this question over and over again. To some, the drivers' impatience is the major cause while to some others bad road is the cause.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yet some many people argue that increase in population of the citizens plays greater role in traffic jam.</div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">How do you feel when you are late to work?</h4><div style="text-align: justify;">Initially I feel bad, very bad but at a point I told myself; enough of that, enough of beating myself up any day I get to my working place very late. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Since it's totally not my fault, I don't have to keep feeling bad. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have observed feeling bad limit my performance for the day, so I stopped beating myself up.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What is your own reasons of going late to work?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">What do you think is the major cause of traffic congestion.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Why do people wake up late?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-55095916244545044682021-10-11T14:31:00.005-07:002022-02-16T00:13:48.111-08:00Do you know music has the power to soothe your heart and soul<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tY8kyZ45by4" width="320" youtube-src-id="tY8kyZ45by4"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ever experienced the calming and soothing effects of music?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What do you do when difficulties of life sap-dry all of your energy?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever felt exhausted at your pursuit and quest for self fulfilment? Despite your initial passion towards some endeavors, have you have felt as though those passions weren't there? </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever felt downcast and forlorn unsure of what to do next?</div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Music is the answer!</h3><div style="text-align: justify;">Resort to music cool relaxing music and you will never feel the same.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you haven't started making music your companion and you might remain the same.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Wallowing in pain and bitterness.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What do you think is the reason soldiers play musical instruments of different kinds?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It lightens them up with the fire of courage to continue striving never looking backwards.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When you are faced with daunting situation, don't just cry.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Cry and play some cool inspirational rock and Jazz, I bet it will help you cool off.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ever felt depressed? Please resort to music. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">It will help you relax and feel better.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, one should be able to know the kind of music that resonate well with their spirits.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To some, rock is superb while to a lot others, classical is a plug.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Know which music type that soothes and calm your soul.</div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Music exercises your brain</h4><div style="text-align: justify;">You already know, workout is essential for a healthy living, so also is the exercising of the brain through music.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The peace and calmness physical exercise gives us is miraculous, in the same vain is the peace and relaxation one feel after listening to good music.</div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Music soothes the heart and soul</h4><div style="text-align: justify;">Do you know music lightens the striatal system - cerebellum, hippocampus, putamen and caudate nucleus, of the brain the same way florescence light brightens a dark room?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hence, music gives light to a darkened soul. It lights up the mood and scare away bitterness.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The feel good hormone - dopamine released in the brain is what really facilitates the mood change, from bad to good.</div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Want to be kinder and softer?</h4><div style="text-align: justify;">Music is still the answer. Neuroscientists found that oxytocin - a love hormone, is also released when one listens to music. </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Research showed that people who have high level of oxytocin seems to be more connected to their friends and love ones. This means that such persons tend to be more loving. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Wants to improve your relationship with love ones? Start listening to music! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-31808967069905003922021-10-01T22:35:00.004-07:002022-02-17T03:16:58.776-08:004 Reasons why your workers tender resignation letter: find out why your employees keep leaving<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7TmrvgQeaSdcpk-sq0UbyIs5HDm9tvl5iu5lSYNhtThUCpRCzhljpSfL3mPDgFManFOnUNRyLu3Ad7fWA7Gu01JZM6T9sLyOQUYS5pXe-0SfhDj9MzyO8awkRdHE6Z8SkZFcwwYr24Yw/s640/airport-2373727_640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="4 Reasons why your workers tender resignation letter" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7TmrvgQeaSdcpk-sq0UbyIs5HDm9tvl5iu5lSYNhtThUCpRCzhljpSfL3mPDgFManFOnUNRyLu3Ad7fWA7Gu01JZM6T9sLyOQUYS5pXe-0SfhDj9MzyO8awkRdHE6Z8SkZFcwwYr24Yw/w320-h213/airport-2373727_640.jpg" title="4 Reasons why your workers tender resignation letter" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">How often do your employees tender resignation letter</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Are you an employer or a manager of a particular firm? How long do your employees stay in your firm? </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>Long enough? Or few months? </b></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Too bad!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Whichever one, it will be okay if you could take a moment and look at why your workers keep tendering a resignation letter to you .</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In as much as it is important for one to resign gracefully and honorably. It's worthwhile to know why your workers are resigning. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">What research said on tendering of resignation letter by employees</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Research we conducted showed that employees tender resignation letter because they want </p><p style="text-align: justify;">To advance their career</p><p style="text-align: justify;">To look for greener pastures</p><p style="text-align: justify;">To run away from unfriendly work environment</p><p style="text-align: justify;">To start up their own businesses</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">4 Reasons why your workers tender resignation letter: find out why your employees keep leaving</h3><h3 style="text-align: justify;">1. For career shift to a better one</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">We were told to dream big and impossible dreams. If you employ someone who has great visions, the possibly ambitious, time will definitely come when they would resign and continue to chase their dreams. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">People get job sometimes not just for the salary that follows it but because they want to learn some nitty-gritty of that job. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Nonetheless, some others find themselves working just because of the salary ( not even passion) to solve immediate and urgent needs.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">These kind of person can be very useful to any organizations because most of the times they are good - really good.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">When they have achieved their aim of coming to your firm. They will just quit by writing a concise resignation letter and tendering to the employer.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">They resign to either further their education or work in a more corporate organizations, probably their dream jobs.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">So next time someone tenders a resignation letter to you, find out it is because of career advancement.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If yes, be happy for the person because your organization contributed in grooming them.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Good workers will never forget this.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left;">2. To start up their own businesses to solve their personal problems</b></p><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Just like I said in the above section, most people apply for jobs just to solve personal problems and needs.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In addition, folks who are business oriented but had no one to sponsor their business ideas often get jobs with the sole purpose of saving some bucks.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As an employer if a workers sends in a resignation letter, find out why they are leaving.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If setting up their own businesses is the major reason. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Wonderful! Be happy for them. You can even take a step further by advising them on how to and how not to succeed in business.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Such persons will never forget you in a hurry.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">3. To look for greener pastures </h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Besides saving up money to start up a business ventures and gaining experience, do you know numerous people get jobs just to solve needs? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">That's theirs and that of their family members. Do you know, they tend to nurse the intention to resign once 70 percent of such needs cannot be met by the monthly salary you pay them.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Economy is never stable but the salary of workers are always stable especially workers in private firms.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Is it supposed to be so?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Prices of things keep skyrocketing, and time comes that workers salary cannot solve 30 percent of their needs.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The only thing workers in this category want to do is simple. Getting a higher paying jobs and resign.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If greater percentage your employees resign because of this. Don't let it continue for something about it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As an employer know when to increase workers salary. Maybe every year or biannually. Plan towards this and you will see a big change in the duration you employee work for you.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">4. To find a favourable working conditions</span></h4><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">What is management - workers relationship in your firm like? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Good or bad?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is most neglected part of it all. Many organizations to give a heck of how they treat their workers and how their workers feel.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This kind of organization don't give listening ear to their workers nor breathing space. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">All they do is monitor every move of the workers make.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If your firm is wired like this, it's time to unwind it.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Workers want places where they can feel free, listen to and appreciated.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-22894281028227101452021-09-29T18:16:00.004-07:002021-10-16T14:41:11.604-07:00Resignation: Tips on How resign gracefully and honorably<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwEHe6v3N_Iwc0PADXAmpGG6YIuwkaRIKsAu6f2hY_1AnurqIJuPdw3SUz_3clftCKiz6dwZZE-zw82O-Obi3EvRlGIhT46S1ZG-qLQHAeMBIBxBBfJiKADZzMRwrGg24Eib7ffQ-C_A/s623/IMG_20210930_020211_219.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Resignation Letter" border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="623" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwEHe6v3N_Iwc0PADXAmpGG6YIuwkaRIKsAu6f2hY_1AnurqIJuPdw3SUz_3clftCKiz6dwZZE-zw82O-Obi3EvRlGIhT46S1ZG-qLQHAeMBIBxBBfJiKADZzMRwrGg24Eib7ffQ-C_A/w320-h209/IMG_20210930_020211_219.jpg" title="Resignation Letter" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">What is resignation?</h3><p>Resignation is the legal and honourable way workers quit their jobs.</p><p>Have you ever resigned from your job?</p><p>How did you do it?</p><p>What most people don't know is that there are good ways to resign gracefully and honorably from jobs.</p><p>Leaving a present job without due notification to your employer is not unprofessional. </p><p>There are good reasons why one might want to quit a job. Oh yes! No one is debating on that fact.</p><p>However, one must not forget to resign professionally by following a due process.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Why you must resign professionally</h3><p>Resigning gracefully and honorably will help you to remain in good relationship with your boss long after you left your work in his firm.</p><p>Therefore do it right.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Two major ways to resign gracefully and honorably</h3><h4 style="text-align: left;">Write a resignation letter</h4><p>This is a formal letter written to inform your employer about your plan to quit the job at a stated date.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Send an Email</h4><p>Similar to a resignation letter, an email is simply an electronic means of telling employer about your intent to leave your work through a mail.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Tips on how to write a good resignation letter</h3><h4 style="text-align: left;">Go straight to the point</h4><p>Of course, you ain't writing an informal letter but a formal letter. Therefore, don't beat around the bush.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Be polite</h4><p>You have decided to resign because of some reasons best known to you. No need of complaining or criticizing your boss even if he wronged you deeply. Keep your cool.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Give suggestions that will improve their work</h4><p>You could recommend someone that will take your place. If you are still on an assigned duty, assure them of your willingness to finish the work before leaving.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">State the date </h4><div>Don't forget to state the date you will be leaving. This is very important aspect of a resignation letter.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Proof read the letter before sending it out.</h4><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0Russia, Germany, Nigeria, USA, London61.52401 105.318756-8.521091107993648 -35.306244000000007 90 -114.05624399999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-57895797920342373242021-09-23T01:43:00.025-07:002022-06-03T08:41:10.563-07:0010 Best Ways to Look More Beautiful and Natural<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgzloxZEL2lSqJcdS_7W8d82mC3z4MDtZLXJEFSYAKT6UnCO-eTx1C4_3WMRZT6Qil-jTuvLd-9-lJWjc-ELrUhhMkYiJAFOMW5Dw1FV3nZTVG1BaPwUTI8_lGCKEEHlyk1c1k8dKvcI/s640/vietnam-1514246_640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to look attractive to your boy friend" border="0" data-original-height="352" data-original-width="640" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkgzloxZEL2lSqJcdS_7W8d82mC3z4MDtZLXJEFSYAKT6UnCO-eTx1C4_3WMRZT6Qil-jTuvLd-9-lJWjc-ELrUhhMkYiJAFOMW5Dw1FV3nZTVG1BaPwUTI8_lGCKEEHlyk1c1k8dKvcI/w320-h176/vietnam-1514246_640.jpg" title="How to look attractive to your boyfriend" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Taylor Swift said, "just be yourself, there is no one better".</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We are often concerned with the way we look especially some of the defining physical characteristics of our bodies - the parts of the body that are glaring to the public. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Some folks are body shamed when they are described as being extremely fat, extremely short, extremely tall with pale, tan freckled skin, pouty lips and bald.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Today, we live in a narcissistic society, where people are more interested in their own looks. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you know a lot of people put so much pleasure on themselves just to look beautiful, stunning and charming? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's worth it, right? But don't ever forget that simplicity is synonymous to beauty. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Read on, as I will walk you through simple ways to look more attractive.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Is there any advantage of looking good?</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">According to the research carried out by <a href="https://yougov.co.uk/topics/health/articles-reports/2021/08/05/physical-appearance-todays-society" rel="nofollow">YouGov</a>, 87% Britons believed people with good looks are given preferential treatment more than their counterparts. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Too bad! Isn't it? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Well, I agree with this survey, that's the society we live in.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Other advantages of looking good</h4><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>It leaves you with a good body image</li><li>Looking good makes people treat you with honor</li><li>It boosts your self-esteem</li><li>Looking good makes you more attractive</li><li>It attract hoards of classic friends to you</li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Why some people are not interested in looking good</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you know a great number of people are off these 'beauty things' because, for them, looking beautiful is an expensive business that would cost them a fortune.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>But that's not true.</i></b></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">There are numerous ways to look beautiful without turning your bank account red, just by keeping it simple. With no intention to impress anyone but you, Taylor Swift has said it all.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;">How to look more attractive and beautiful</h2><h3 style="text-align: justify;"></h3><h4></h4><h4></h4><h3></h3><h3></h3><h4></h4><h4><ol><li>Do what makes you happy</li></ol></h4><p style="text-align: justify;">The first step to looking beautiful is by being happy. Go for whatever it is that delights your heart? That will bring you closer to happiness. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">How you feel inside determines how you will look facially. If you feel great inside definitely you're going to look amazing. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Two ways to make yourself happy</h4><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><i>1. You can make yourself happy by doing these things for your self </i></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Meeting people</li><li>Singing your 'all time's favorite songs</li><li>Playing musical instruments</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Writing stories, books, blogs and poems</li><li>Gaming</li></ul><h4 style="text-align: left;"><i style="font-weight: normal;">2. </i><i>Helping others and make yourself happy in the process</i></h4><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Studies showed that extending gestures of kindness to others, no matter how small it might be, makes you happier than you could ever imagine.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Act of kindness is the best way to connect with the world. It's magical and has a ripple effect. Practice these act of kindness and watch yourself feel happier and look more attractive;</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Smile to a stranger</li><li>Compliment freely</li><li>Feed a stray</li><li>Check up on someone</li><li>Donate old toys, clothes and books</li><li>Buy someone lunch</li><li>Help children cross road.</li></ul><p></p><span style="text-align: justify;">All these and more can gladden your heart. </span><br /><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> 2. Run away from toxic people</h3><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you have anyone in your life who constantly makes you feel frustrated and confuse? And most of the times, they leave you with the need to keep proving yourself to them? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">If yes, you are dealing with a toxic person.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">How to identify a toxic person</h4><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Toxic people see negativity in everything. </li><li>They are geared towards ruining your life and soiling your mood all the time.</li><li>Toxic people are never satisfied with the things you do. </li><li>They keep demanding more and more from you.</li></ul><p></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Why you should run away from toxic people</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">It's almost impossible to please a toxic person. Staying too long with this kind of personality can affect your mental health. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Eventually, it will reflect in the way you carry yourself. I repeat, run away from toxic people if you really want to look more beautiful than ever.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> 3. Wear sweet smelling smiles</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">I don't know if smiles have fragrance but please smile. According to Julia A. Walker, a smile is worth a thousand words.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We all know that line. Why tighten the nerves of your face? When you have beautiful set of teeth to display.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Oh! If your teeth ain't white as they should. Try using whitening toothpaste while brushing, funny? But I'm not kidding. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Reasons you should start smiling</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Smiling girls are the most beautiful girls, have you heard that line before? Smiling girls leave their beholder with wonderful memories. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">So start giving off sweet smelling smiles and you will see people giving you compliment about the way you look and how beautiful you have become.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> 4. Moisturize your skin</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">No matter what <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2021/09/5-skin-types-learn-about-different-skin.html">skin type</a> you have, you must try and take care of it. Don't let your skin look dry and flaky all the time. Having a supple and soft skin will make you look more attractive and beautiful. Therefore, get a good moisturizer for your skin. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">How often should you apply moisturizer?</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Make it a routine to apply moisturizer on your skin after taking your bath. This will leave you with a glossy and smooth skin.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> 5. Exfoliate your skin</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Skin is made up of numerous cells that keep growing and dying. The question is, where do the dead cells go to? How are they removed from the body? </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Why you should exfoliate your skin</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">When skin cells die they remain on the skin and clog the hair pores, causing the skin to look rough and ugly. I'm sure you wouldn't want this for your skin. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is why exfoliating the skin is highly recommended. Exfoliating the skin entails scrubbing the skin with exfoliating agents to remove dead skin cells.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">This leaves the skin </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Healthy</li><li>Succulent</li><li>Glossy </li><li>And in turn a beautiful you.</li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> 6. Drink more water to stay hydrated and healthy</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Taking water regularly not just when you're thirsty will help in keeping your skin hydrated. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The more you take water the greater the possibility of your body getting rid of toxic substances hence more healthier you will become. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">The best type of water to drink</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">One shouldn't drink any kind of water because the source of the water and its pH level is paramount to your overall wellbeing. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Drinking <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2019/04/have-you-ever-taken-alkaline-water.html">alkaline water</a> is highly recommended for a healthier life since it helps in chelating free radicals from the body.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> 7. Get enough sleep</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Girls that take enough sleep look beautiful naturally. Don't get into the habit of not getting the correct amount of sleep every night. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I am guilty of this some of the times but I think I will have a rethink now. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">No more working extra hours at night! No more encroaching into my sleeping hours! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can do the same. Enjoy our sleep and it will reflect on your looks.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">What happens if you don't get enough sleep?</h4><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Lack of adequate sleep can result in the formation of of dark circles</li><li>It can lead to fatigue. </li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> 8. Eat healthy foods</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Healthy foods are packed with nutrients and antioxidants that nourish the skin. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Vegetables, fruit, nuts, whole grains and good fats can work wonders on the health of the skin leaving you with a beautiful look. </p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> 9. Dress well to look good</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Dressing well doesn't mean you should spend all your money on expensive clothes. I'm not saying you shouldn't buy pricey dresses. No! I didn't say that. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Of course, you can buy expensive clothes, clothes that appeal to your taste. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">What if you don't have expensive clothes to wear?</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">If you are not financially buoyant, you don't have to look oddly and tattered.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Do the following</h4><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Wash and iron your old clothes </li><li>Pack your hair neatly or style it the way you like</li><li>Wear nice smelling perfumes.</li></ul> Babes! You are good to go. <p></p><h3 style="text-align: justify;"> 10. Apply some make-up</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Make-up has a good way of brightening a lady's face. It makes you look more elegant and classy. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Your make-up doesn't need to be too heavy. I like mine light and natural. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">List of make-up items every lady should have</h4><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>Liquid foundation</li><li>Eye liners</li><li>Concealer</li><li>Lipsticks</li><li>Mascara</li><li>Eye pencil and lots more.</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">In addition, you need to have basic make-up skills, so you can always create a flawless looks you will be proud of.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Try out these tips, let's see how you're going to look.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Do you know any other ways one can look more beautiful?</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><b>Share your opinions in the comment section. </b></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-91986047361814988012021-09-20T21:09:00.005-07:002022-02-16T00:15:40.388-08:005 Skin types, learn about different skin types<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6Ann5rumV206r0pIhRlvR2nMFyYb9JcQZ4FxNU5M-0TJ1UdK9I9rlsh5gp5fdDNckxR8t_YxMrCxsuzQGTk47WFbxmO9s9-Yd_xzJhy4-Ayyns2Or3BMijlvd78cVOsyKE32Z3LzcpY/s640/sunblock-1461397_640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Know your skin types, 5 different skin typees" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6Ann5rumV206r0pIhRlvR2nMFyYb9JcQZ4FxNU5M-0TJ1UdK9I9rlsh5gp5fdDNckxR8t_YxMrCxsuzQGTk47WFbxmO9s9-Yd_xzJhy4-Ayyns2Or3BMijlvd78cVOsyKE32Z3LzcpY/w320-h213/sunblock-1461397_640.jpg" title="Know your skin types, 5 different skin typees" width="320" /></a></div><p>Have you ever wondered what skin type you got? Now let's say you keep trying different body cream just to get your best look but none seems to be giving you results. </p><p>This can be quite disheartening that after spending almost a fortune to have a glowing skin, it's always in vain.</p><p>Numerous cosmetics products are made for general use. Common classes of skin most people know are fair, dark and chocolate. Besides these, body creams on the market shelves are used by all.</p><p>But it doesn't supposed to be so, because we all have different skin types. </p><p>oday you will learn different skin types there are, it will enable you know if to apply oily cream or not. Stay glued to your screen, don't go anyway.</p><p>5 different skin types: which one do you have?</p><p>Normal skin</p><p>Oily skin</p><p>Dry skin</p><p>Sensitive skin</p><p>Combination skin</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Normal skin</h4><p>This skin type has a balance quantity of oil, it's not too dry nor to oily. This is because the sebum production is normalized that is , the oil production in the sebaceous glands is normal. The forehead, chins and the nose are moderately oily. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Oily skin</h4><p>Oily skin is characterized with shinny and greasy appearance as a result of excessive production of oil by the sebaceous glands. No one ever chooses the kind of skin he or she wants to have. Oily skin type can be due to one's genetic make up and level of hormone secretion. People with this skin type more often than none experience acne breakouts.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Dry skin </h4><p>"Oh no! Why does it look like I haven't applied any body cream?" If you have ever asked this question, it could be that you have dry skin type. Dry skins are skins which lack the adequate amount of moisture it should has. Drying out, flakiness, roughness and toughness are all the features of dry skin type. Many a times it is caused by improper dieting, lifestyle (smoking and hot drinks), genetic makeup, climate and so much more. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Sensitive skin</h4><p>Does your skin itch and irritates you? Does it reacts to different weather conditions? Does it changes colour or form sores any time you change you cream, soap or environment? Then you skin type might be a sensitive one. Sensitive skin leaves you in pain most of the times. What worked for others may definitely not work for you. This skin type could sometimes be prone to certain allergic conditions. One's skin becomes sensitive due to the weakening of the skin's natural protective barrier hence the nerve ending on the skin gets stimulated and irritated easily. Now you know, stop getting mad at yourself. All you need to do is do a little research on the best skincare products that will suit your skin and stick to it.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Combination skin</h4><p>This is a skin type that is both oil and dry. Here, the forehead and the nose known as the T-zone are oily while the chin is dry. So you see just as the name implied, there are two skin types together. However taking care of this skin type can cause a whole lots of stress, since you got to make it be in-between. </p><p>Knowing your skin type is important if you really want to have a healthy supple and ageless skin that will keep glowing timelessly. </p><p>I hope you're enlightened? Please comment and share.</p><p>Do subscribe to get notifications on our latest updates.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-39058447760022059052021-09-12T04:28:00.011-07:002022-02-16T00:15:59.158-08:00Why do you go to church on Sundays?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprlPVIlv2XH2oTWD7smX_K6cThGVTlALn5HKQnNH93NEpAZcCRIug1pumta9qgsCPPFqEsil-9lgiOjw9xVs1L52tZt1ztfKXhf-okUqscmVLey7HTtzmP94eu1KEJb4s21Hg8hgHA1E/s640/ToworshipGod.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Why do people go to church?" border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprlPVIlv2XH2oTWD7smX_K6cThGVTlALn5HKQnNH93NEpAZcCRIug1pumta9qgsCPPFqEsil-9lgiOjw9xVs1L52tZt1ztfKXhf-okUqscmVLey7HTtzmP94eu1KEJb4s21Hg8hgHA1E/w320-h214/ToworshipGod.jpg" title="Why do people go to church?" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Why do you go to church on Sundays? </div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This question sounds weird, right? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Instead of staying back and enjoying early morning sleep, you deny yourself sweet morning rest.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">After the hustle-and-bustle of the week before. Most people chose to enter God's house first.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you ever feel it's not necessary to go to church? That it's better you stay at home and pray to God.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Why most people go to church</h3><h4 style="text-align: justify;">To keep the holy day of obligation holy</h4><div style="text-align: justify;">Christians especially Catholics see not going to Mass on Sunday as sin. As such, most of their members hadly miss Sunday mass. </div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">To be seen as a Christian</h4><div style="text-align: justify;">What I would rather call a veil/cover. We live in a society where books are often not judged by its contents but its cover.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hence, sociopaths and psychopaths might use church as a camourflage.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In addition, skipping Sunday service/mass is a no no go. As a result, most adolescents go to church to please their parents. And some adults, to be seen as a good christians.</div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">To show off</h4><div style="text-align: justify;">Large number of my interviewees answered affirmative to this. "To show off new and nice-looking wears and cars."</div><div><h4 style="text-align: justify;">To worship the king of Kings-our Dear Loving Jesus Christ<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTwyLeQCpSpQp4I_q8ou-xQ31WIohPKHEn6yLTy35GL4U7aOMiUa-6wHkH_WooCQFidWTCwQOhqbYCcPbWgmKA5_uQhzv8Zd7KFNFipkwAFoefaGYI-4TjFHILh3TQlNVo4bZZuQASFg/s640/whydoyougotochurch.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="To be holy" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTwyLeQCpSpQp4I_q8ou-xQ31WIohPKHEn6yLTy35GL4U7aOMiUa-6wHkH_WooCQFidWTCwQOhqbYCcPbWgmKA5_uQhzv8Zd7KFNFipkwAFoefaGYI-4TjFHILh3TQlNVo4bZZuQASFg/w320-h213/whydoyougotochurch.jpg" title="To be holy" width="320" /></a></h4><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Is this not supposed to be our reason for going to church?</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A small number of people genuinely goes to church to meet with the Lord.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">His hands are always stretched out just waiting the same way mothers do when they want to embrace their children.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">But what does Jesus see?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Distracted children! Uninterested little ones!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Whatever your reasons for going to church are, ensure they align well with God's Divine purpose for your life.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I recommend, going to God's house just for him alone. I mean, .... worshipping him in truth and in spirit (John 4 verse 24)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Happy Sunday lovelies.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-74657228227276057282021-09-02T02:38:00.013-07:002022-02-23T23:20:27.321-08:0020 Useful things you can do on Facebook<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzoeBWL5E9CboAg3-NwLAeDsaXj-LQa4uIzON-cCPkhk-pzh5IMZ95ZaXgFheIbcush_hov1zqoujx_shlAE1jM9mswDPRVzOi3SL_CofGwjjf8jOxhfqUewYn1Zon6fxgCpzrG4nrBPk/s720/student-849822__480.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to use Facebook to your benefit" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzoeBWL5E9CboAg3-NwLAeDsaXj-LQa4uIzON-cCPkhk-pzh5IMZ95ZaXgFheIbcush_hov1zqoujx_shlAE1jM9mswDPRVzOi3SL_CofGwjjf8jOxhfqUewYn1Zon6fxgCpzrG4nrBPk/w320-h213/student-849822__480.webp" title="How to use Facebook to your benefit" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Who does not has Facebook account? We all do. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">What can you do with your Facebook account? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Are there funny things you can do with Facebook?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Or are there beautiful things you can do with Facebook?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Yes, there are, just read on and I will show you all of it. Even how to use Facebook in business to promote your products and make more sales.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Facebook is the social media that has highest number of users. Approximately 2.85 billion monthly active users.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A platform programmed and designed in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes who were students of Harvard University. As a networking forum to connect all the students in their school.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">They not only achieves their aims but it escalated into what connects not just students in a school but people of the globe.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We love Facebook, we enjoy it. I can't imagine life without Facebook platform. Can you imagine that?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We are already spoilt and used to Facebook so it's going to be difficult to live without it. Most of us are <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2021/09/social-media-is-controlling-your-life.html">controlled by Facebook</a>.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The major platform we connect and reconnect with family and friends.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The earliest version of Facebook lacked most of the important features new versions have. One must learn to utilize Facebook effectively for maximum results. Enough of whiling away scare time on Facebook. This is a wake up call to start doing meaningful things there.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Cool things you can do on Facebook</h2><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Meeting new friends</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">One of the features of Facebook is 'Add friend'. There you can add as many friends as possible. Some of whom you know and those you don't know. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Once a friend request is sent the said person more often than none checks out the senders timeline. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">If he is satisfied with what she sees on that person's wall. Usually he accepts the friend request. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Wooops! They becomes friends and chatting start straight away.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Reuniting with old friends</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64BtOZvNo1nq9oiY7uyJjP4KtsWwjdGxTuJ1r7lsvgpF3rfpoZ54e5Lwc-Y0Jd10ReUhVyS5kpgVi-aWt_hYouAsc839bFC2nQ2wU3i30hHFXRSbqqZbeqxnRXjBIVEfOtN9c9CU_ZDo/s720/children-593313__480.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to use Facebook to meet new people" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="720" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj64BtOZvNo1nq9oiY7uyJjP4KtsWwjdGxTuJ1r7lsvgpF3rfpoZ54e5Lwc-Y0Jd10ReUhVyS5kpgVi-aWt_hYouAsc839bFC2nQ2wU3i30hHFXRSbqqZbeqxnRXjBIVEfOtN9c9CU_ZDo/w320-h213/children-593313__480.webp" title="How to use Facebook to meet new people" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Have you met someone and couldn't have the person's address or phone number before parting?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">People meet and part. At times without having any means of contact. Thanks to Facebook. Once you know your friends contact be it their full names or nicknames. Finding them through Facebook will be a lot easier. </p><p style="text-align: justify;"> The next line is chatting and other familiarizing.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Use Facebook in your business to advertise your products</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Are you a business man or woman with not less than 500 friends? (Definitely the least new Facebook users can have). The maximum friend one can have on Facebook is 5000 friends.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Are your friends aware of your products?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Why not utilize this beautiful platform to create visibility for that products or businesses. Tell the world what it is you do. Who knows where you will get that big break that has been your secret desire.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Use Facebook in your business for marketing your products</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Are you marketing you products or are you an affiliate marketer? You can use Facebook to promote your products.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's time to leverage on your Facebook for marketing strategy. Showcase the products and their prices and you will see messages popping up requesting whether the prices are negotiable.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Make sells and receive payment</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">People already know what you do. Right? Facebook platform is there to help you make sells and receive payment always. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">However, this depends on the value of the products you offer.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Facebook can help you to become an influencer</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">An <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://influencermarketinghub.com/what-is-an-influencer/amp/&ved=2ahUKEwiuwKr4pqz0AhU6SfEDHd8tBT4QFnoECEIQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0Z1KWkss_20AZRP_tBPXUd" rel="nofollow">influencer</a> is someone usually a celebrity who has won the love and admiration of many people. As a result, they are trusted by fans. Influencers are often contracted to pilot advert for certain brand at a price.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>How to become an influencer</i></b></h4><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Some became influencer by consistently posting valuable contents overtime on social media</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Most influencers started by posting their beautiful moment's constantly on social media</li><li style="text-align: justify;">A lot others, by making short skit on any niche and posting it on Facebook.</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Most popular influencers are music and movies Stars.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Vlogging</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Vlogging is directories of videos on a particular niche which the creator post regularly on Facebook, YouTube and other social media. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do have passion for football, comedy, fashion, makeup? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Then stop wasting your time binging on social media, utilize it in vlogging and your voice will be heard.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Blogging</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhES40kIAY2PHe1cG_phzIbYN81lBrWrN8REoypHxJkFgTV8FuwRExAD35bdSK5nAr3pnuUaaPp6YcbZDqcnFsaFRIIuQ1_bjTys3c2VgOwEL7wmGvq0xzUCFBo92KKIH5th05mrs3tc3c/s640/blog-793047_640.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How to blog on Facebook" border="0" data-original-height="425" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhES40kIAY2PHe1cG_phzIbYN81lBrWrN8REoypHxJkFgTV8FuwRExAD35bdSK5nAr3pnuUaaPp6YcbZDqcnFsaFRIIuQ1_bjTys3c2VgOwEL7wmGvq0xzUCFBo92KKIH5th05mrs3tc3c/w320-h213/blog-793047_640.jpg" title="How to blog on Facebook" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Vlog is for video whereas blog is for articles. Blogging entails writing on niche of interest and sharing it with the world.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> The most popular blogger in the history of Nigeria is Linda Ikeji.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> You can own your website where you blog. Or you can blog on your Facebook account by simply posting on certain topics regularly.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Check out best blogging advice <a href="https://oplueasblogguide.blogspot.com/2020/06/10-best-blogging-tips-beginners-guide.html">here</a>.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Setting up Facebook page</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Facebook page added a lot of flexibility to Facebook. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I already stated that the maximum number of friend anyone can accept on Facebook is 5000. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Unlike normal Facebook timeline/wall, Facebook page enables one to accept as many friends as he wishes. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Creating Facebook page is one thing you should do if you haven't especially if you have a unique business and voice.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Setting up Facebook group</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Similar to page, Creating a group is usually good if you except to share your stories and views to people of similar ideology, opinion and needs. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">The participants of Facebook group are usually called members.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> <b><i>A group can discuss any of these topics</i></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Weight, health, parenting, skill acquisition, making money, crypto currency, Forex trading and relationship among others. </p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Recruitment</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you know Facebook has an inbuilt feature for hiring employees?</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> I'm glad you know now.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">There are 100 and 1 job opportunities on Facebook. Courtesy of this feature. So, are you a company looking for a cost effective way to hire employees?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What are you still waiting for to start utilizing this feature?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Be it content creators, secretaries, engineers, nutritionists, sales representative, marketers and distributors. You can hire them via this platform.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Connect with a hiring agencies</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Are you tired of browsing through different sites in search of jobs?</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Try Facebook jobs. You might see a job that interests you there. All you have to do is to fill the required form. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">You will receive a message requesting your presence at an interview.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u><i>Disclaimer</i></u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">When applying for job via Facebook platform, please do it carefully. To avoid being a victim of 491. Many good things abound but don't be ignorant of the wicked and foolish ones.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">For attracting traffick to your site/blog</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOL5aJrlgR0CTXoDeQ7jmkqWcILoluAR-nJhaRx1qpjHrqmexRNGhT3Tnd9w9GTnn3zIfEyvr5eDwfqaL3Ok40QBYhZzEIGTi5yOww1eUFxcZgO2pxv941nTqbOHBH4lcgtv6Kz21-2M/s510/digital-marketing-1725340__340.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="How Facebook can drive traffic to your site" border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="510" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSOL5aJrlgR0CTXoDeQ7jmkqWcILoluAR-nJhaRx1qpjHrqmexRNGhT3Tnd9w9GTnn3zIfEyvr5eDwfqaL3Ok40QBYhZzEIGTi5yOww1eUFxcZgO2pxv941nTqbOHBH4lcgtv6Kz21-2M/w320-h213/digital-marketing-1725340__340.webp" title="How Facebook can drive traffic to your site" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you own a blog? Or an e-commerce website? Then you can leverage on certain Facebook groups in getting traffic to your sites.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It will be worthwhile to check the group rules before doing this because most Facebook groups have rules and regulations.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">One of such rules frown at self promotion. To add to this, some of Facebook groups have days for promoting one's blogs, site and businesses. All you need to do is simply posting a link to your blog or website on the Facebook group.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Get news update</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you know most people have been saved numerous times because of the information someone shared on Facebook?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's true most people carry fake news. Nonetheless, helpful information are available on social media platform.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Get guided</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">You might be confused when trying out somethings. Either cooking a continental dish or making soap. Don't get pissed. Only join a Facebook group related to the question you want to ask and you will be guided properly.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Make orders</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">I currently made an order on Facebook, I needed a professional book cover for my book. One evening I logged into my account, I saw a post by one of my friends. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Woow! </p><p style="text-align: justify;">A very beautiful book cover he designed. I had to chat him up immediately and we talked business.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">You can place orders on different products.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Learn skills</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">We have been advised to learn a skill or two - just to be ready for what life may throw at one. Do you have any skill but want to learn more then Facebook group is one of those places to learn some new skills.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Whichever one it is, hit that search button and input it. How to make soap, cake, body cream and so on.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Sell yours digital products</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you have any digital products you want to sell? Utilize Facebook in getting it across to people that might need it. Be it business template, WordPress themes, pictures, videos or games.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Sell your skills</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Many of us have wealth of skills which must be monetize. Start making plans to sell your skills at a price. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'm already planning to do something on this. What of you? </p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Impact on other people's life</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Instead of using all your 24 hours viewing and liking pictures on Facebook. Write educative and inspirational post. You might be helping someone come out of their shackles.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I hope this post is helpful?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Have ever done useful things on Facebook?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What other things do you think one can do on Facebook?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What about funny things one can do on Facebook? Please do let us know on the comment section.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-63394339229550216342021-09-01T04:03:00.004-07:002022-02-23T23:13:17.205-08:00Believe it or not, Social media is controlling your life<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4E9I_BnYTtA4ERTskn2n1sqSgteM3JvkK3tEDj68IsLO0CS4hBZvm5EwBw4w3COqb5Hapfr8PDUopntHX6N35OD-0s9wkzeoV5_tvkNpwck8KTZwRvpGk737514VliT6a2G9Ic27hgg/s640/social-media-1233873_640.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Social media is controlling your life" border="0" data-original-height="354" data-original-width="640" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn4E9I_BnYTtA4ERTskn2n1sqSgteM3JvkK3tEDj68IsLO0CS4hBZvm5EwBw4w3COqb5Hapfr8PDUopntHX6N35OD-0s9wkzeoV5_tvkNpwck8KTZwRvpGk737514VliT6a2G9Ic27hgg/w320-h177/social-media-1233873_640.webp" title="Social media is controlling your life" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Yeah!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's the truth.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">We ain't debating this fact, it's so glaring how almost everyone is glued to their phones. And you're telling me our lives ain't ran by social media.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I love tech stuffs, and the beautiful things that comes with it. However, too many people are missing the real gist behind social media. They are too excited that they have forgotten or rather not interested in finding out ways Facebook and others social media can help better them.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Most popular social media handles are</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_md0kyMea8hxg_OWs_rGaCBt72ubfwlYqsCsJ9M5bn3F6uaHjGtau0z87E2CHwgKTTDFgflhv6LRIxYiTcOX58zVDD66ei3hZbBQmF4YDIDGRR2kMS9-liPYlJwvz4z0AiLDHl9Vl738/s640/mobile-phone-1087845_640.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, Quora, Reddit" border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="640" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_md0kyMea8hxg_OWs_rGaCBt72ubfwlYqsCsJ9M5bn3F6uaHjGtau0z87E2CHwgKTTDFgflhv6LRIxYiTcOX58zVDD66ei3hZbBQmF4YDIDGRR2kMS9-liPYlJwvz4z0AiLDHl9Vl738/w320-h226/mobile-phone-1087845_640.webp" title="Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, Quora, Reddit" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Facebook</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Instagram</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Twitter</p><p style="text-align: justify;">TikTok</p><p style="text-align: justify;">WhatsApp</p><p style="text-align: justify;">LinkedIn</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Pinterest</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Quora</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Reddit</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The list is numerous.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;">How social media controls your life</h2><p style="text-align: justify;">Has there been any day that passes by that you didn't login into your Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok accounts?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The question sounds awkward, isn't? I know it does, but let's face it. Approximately 99 percent of social media users log in to their account daily. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">If socal media can reduce your productivity at home, work or business, then it controls your life.</p><h2 style="text-align: justify;">Why do people log in to their account on daily basis?</h2><h3 style="text-align: justify;">To post pictures</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">A lot of folks (guess everyone does this) want their friends to know exactly what's up with their lives - what they are eating, the clothes they are putting on and the new cars they are riding. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">These things are interesting and beautiful. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Oh yes, they're. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I'm not saying you shouldn't let friends know these things especially when your Prince Charming proposes or takes you to places you never imagined you will be to. All of these are good news. And I have strong affinity for good news.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What I detest is turning your account red just to show off on Facebook or Instagram while some worms in your stomach will be cursing you at midnight because you haven't fed well. Because you spent your last on expensive clothes.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Quite pathetic.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">To check how many likes a particular post has received</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MgW84ci1_3xxFGUTjWNd9KB_znrETLee5T3FaoTGmOKTQJrJW0FGhVx6Lq0K0nkia5XIjB7X1leTCZaA0Bgm_50mNBZ-p_A3HM-l30p2QbwYHSoYLcuJqkdx4g3qcXCcWyeIx-jdlog/s640/woman-1446557_640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chat, to post, boredom" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6MgW84ci1_3xxFGUTjWNd9KB_znrETLee5T3FaoTGmOKTQJrJW0FGhVx6Lq0K0nkia5XIjB7X1leTCZaA0Bgm_50mNBZ-p_A3HM-l30p2QbwYHSoYLcuJqkdx4g3qcXCcWyeIx-jdlog/w320-h213/woman-1446557_640.jpg" title="Chat, to post, boredom" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Yes!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">I do this regularly. What about you? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Guess you affirm to this.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">How many like a post gets and doesn't get usually make most of us to be glued on Facebook and other social handles more than we ought to do. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Let's learn to make post and walk away without giving a heck of what people thinks about it, provided whatever it's you posted, resonates well with your moral values.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If one can learn this, then the time spent on social media can be shortened.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">To chat </h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Chatting is really time consuming, have you noticed that?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Social media has succeeded in bringing and uniting long lost friends together. More so, it has been a good means of hooking up lovers - I have seen couples that met there.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hence, minutes and hours are spent on chatting, in a bit to know the newly found friend better. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is a good one if only it leads to good and advantageous relationships, not toxic ones. Most people had confessed they found their missing ribs on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and so on.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Next time you hunch over your phone or system to chat ask yourself these questions: is this chat adding value to my life or the life of the other person? Will this chat push my business to the next level? Will this chat drain some of my moral values?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If the answers are okay by you, then tighten your seat and give it your best shot.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">To watch videos</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">The video feature added to most social media handles especially Facebook is wonderful. There's nothing wrong with logging on just to watch videos. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I do this if am so stressed. I watch videos to ease stress. Some times as part of giving myself a treat for some jobs well done. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you binge on social media videos? If yes, reduce the time you spent on viewing these videos.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Another reason why people log into their account is to get busy - to reduce boredom</h3><p style="text-align: justify;">Are you always bored - less busy? If yes, you might as well be one of those that toggle between different social media handles throughout the day.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Get busy. They are a thousand and one useful things that will keep you busy and productive. Find it and get engaged. Or ask me later.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If your own reasons for frequenting Facebook and other social media are not here, kindly add it on the comment section.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Take home </h4><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Stop frequenting social media if you ain't doing any meaningful things there</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Get busy</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Chat but take part in uplifting chats</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Don't give a heck of what people think about your post once it resonates with your moral values.</li></ul><p></p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Up next </h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Useful things to do on social media</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-30239312672560034242021-08-27T09:01:00.005-07:002021-08-30T13:38:33.785-07:00Mercy Johnson Okojie celebrates 10th wedding anniversary with her husband<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMa_uN59MkEo_Md2QLLtyGSljPFPuoSrra2Iya7-wu0cbXnK2ywF2Xfvn9MbNVLHF-stbZtgfcpDSJ0s6LqXMa9eNwHmUa8RCU0CY0Dc_xbrLSskuxKAxbwcdCFdbmedr1ozPjEU703Gg/s485/IMG_20210827_162953_709.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mercy Johnson Okojie wedding anniversary" border="0" data-original-height="485" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMa_uN59MkEo_Md2QLLtyGSljPFPuoSrra2Iya7-wu0cbXnK2ywF2Xfvn9MbNVLHF-stbZtgfcpDSJ0s6LqXMa9eNwHmUa8RCU0CY0Dc_xbrLSskuxKAxbwcdCFdbmedr1ozPjEU703Gg/w317-h320/IMG_20210827_162953_709.jpg" title="Johnson Okojie wedding anniversary" width="317" /></a></div><br /><p>Mercy Johnson Okojie can be described as a lady of the people. Almost everyone enjoy viewing her movie. Who doesn't love her movies? I guess the answer is no body. </p><p>Yul Edochie said he took a lot of time analyzing Mercy's acting styles. He attested that that was one of the things that brought him this far.</p><p>Her acting styles is second to none. Mercy Johnson Okojie is very good when it comes to interpreting her roles. She has featured in many movies of different genres. The movie that brought her to limelight was 'The Maid', other of her movies are Dumebi the dirty girl, Immaculate, Heart of a fighter, Mary the prostitute and lots more.</p><p>Mercy Johnson Okojie has featured in numerous comedy movies and short clips.</p><p>Today is the wedding anniversary of Mercy Johnson Okojie. Mercy was born on 28th August, 1982.</p><p>Mercy Johnson Okojie who had been in the industry for not less than sixteen years.</p><p>According to her, she met her heartthrob in 2008 in an airplane and they finally married in 27th August 2011. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxCG_rnPwNmgPgiKSjIEalGVi7TDT6ccDb47xsuCO8cvCToLBN6zPqmHhluq61cCCIT7s_zLxfMbml96MWcCTr4rKyOxHuw3tju_aliRGtzyc7xEB1pyjrLAlgxjpgKxw7k1W8bG4HzE/s840/IMG_20210827_163804_726.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mercy Johnson's children" border="0" data-original-height="840" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTxCG_rnPwNmgPgiKSjIEalGVi7TDT6ccDb47xsuCO8cvCToLBN6zPqmHhluq61cCCIT7s_zLxfMbml96MWcCTr4rKyOxHuw3tju_aliRGtzyc7xEB1pyjrLAlgxjpgKxw7k1W8bG4HzE/w183-h320/IMG_20210827_163804_726.jpg" title="Mercy Johnson's children" width="183" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Their marriage is blessed with four beautiful children - Purity Okojie, Henry Okojie, Divine Mercy Okojie, and Angel Okojie.</span></div><p>Mercy Johnson Okojie can be said to have a magical power to have sustained her marriage up to this moment. A rare thing to see in entertainment world, a big shout out to Anty Mercy.</p><p>Ten Top Magazines described her as someone who had eaten her cake and still has it. </p><p>Mercy Johnson's name is really following her because it was not what many speculated about her that is happening now.</p><p>Just like the bible said, it is not of him that runneth nor of him that willeth but it's of God that showeth mercy.</p><p>Whatever you do in life, depend on God. Even when people cast you down God will definitely lift you up.</p><p>God has indeed showed her mercy and grace to manage her family and career well. </p><p>In addition, I think Anty Mercy is a woman of virtue, she is humility personified. Marriage is an institution that needs this very virtue. </p><p>More beautiful years to you and your family Anty Mercy Johnson Okojie. </p><p>Happy wedding anniversary Mercy Johnson Okojie. We love you.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">More photos from the celebration</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4XwkvxhsHJ7ttH4ZObPhKflCShjnT-QKlT0yDhWhnTo1J4k17jD-npfEPjbPXnpJRTDRhdbITw7uOPWhRR_xjJvHRsenWpGzb6Ljs60GSZZJd-wY-HkeCvFU2YbXLiJS-aELhfyJGYXA/s501/IMG_20210827_162923_650.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Johnson Okojie wedding anniversary" border="0" data-original-height="501" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4XwkvxhsHJ7ttH4ZObPhKflCShjnT-QKlT0yDhWhnTo1J4k17jD-npfEPjbPXnpJRTDRhdbITw7uOPWhRR_xjJvHRsenWpGzb6Ljs60GSZZJd-wY-HkeCvFU2YbXLiJS-aELhfyJGYXA/w307-h320/IMG_20210827_162923_650.jpg" title="Johnson Okojie wedding anniversary" width="307" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKNMgJc9ZIIMd-hRJqBWsz4ppU-V3H9120fdz_RPDM_eq7AxAxhFLeMSljRVsmLhp7Tj0m0HQG3tHjh7c2ECNNgkYRac91SRtGFVf5N5oet261FrUnbbGyo6E0Xd1cX4xKDdvT1FmEV8/s499/IMG_20210827_163018_791.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Johnson Okojie wedding anniversary" border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTKNMgJc9ZIIMd-hRJqBWsz4ppU-V3H9120fdz_RPDM_eq7AxAxhFLeMSljRVsmLhp7Tj0m0HQG3tHjh7c2ECNNgkYRac91SRtGFVf5N5oet261FrUnbbGyo6E0Xd1cX4xKDdvT1FmEV8/w308-h320/IMG_20210827_163018_791.jpg" title="Johnson Okojie wedding anniversary" width="308" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoj9RhpwYh0jKQTMCzbApgsE7Lj4vkMlMUOGYF14z3K2rJuGoMR_yBERaNTzp8VUFW91O1r3bqDew7lw664d1nFcsRqGGl4L67tleNN2I4tELBdgdGjtnHFljEW0fI8pui_5J8SxKsBw/s490/IMG_20210827_163042_448.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Johnson Okojie wedding anniversary" border="0" data-original-height="490" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoj9RhpwYh0jKQTMCzbApgsE7Lj4vkMlMUOGYF14z3K2rJuGoMR_yBERaNTzp8VUFW91O1r3bqDew7lw664d1nFcsRqGGl4L67tleNN2I4tELBdgdGjtnHFljEW0fI8pui_5J8SxKsBw/w313-h320/IMG_20210827_163042_448.jpg" title="Johnson Okojie wedding anniversary" width="313" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-90220635497536110122021-08-25T10:04:00.004-07:002022-02-16T00:17:22.204-08:00Do you know what probiotics are?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvXEAKs0itQwizB2dH_YEtiHLKY0yTFEJIxaa_8LF4mDFqIoktmdkewYlL38EPfpy-BIcAmyf2wlvO_sLwHLziw8O2sgbDUeigy2e5p5QBsTanjTMgeithUgDjekuHjnLsk2fPsjLXT4/s640/anatomical-2261006_640.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Do you know what probiotics are?" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvXEAKs0itQwizB2dH_YEtiHLKY0yTFEJIxaa_8LF4mDFqIoktmdkewYlL38EPfpy-BIcAmyf2wlvO_sLwHLziw8O2sgbDUeigy2e5p5QBsTanjTMgeithUgDjekuHjnLsk2fPsjLXT4/w320-h213/anatomical-2261006_640.webp" title="Do you know what probiotics are?" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">What are probiotics?</h4><p>Probiotic is a Greek word coined from the two terms 'pro' meaning to promote and 'biotics' meaning life. </p><p>Probiotic simply means to promote life.</p><p>Probiotics are beneficial microflora which live in the digestive tract/gut of man and promote the health of it's host.</p><p>International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics defined probiotics as live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amount confers health benefits on the host.</p><p>In addition, according to S.Kolida and G.S Gibson, probiotics are health promoting agent with potential against diverse medical condition. Also, they define probiotics as products which contain live microorganisms in adequate quantity capable of changing the microflora of the host thereby impacting health benefits to the host.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Microflora, what are they?</h4><p>Microflora are microorganisms that live in the small intestine which maintain healthy environment in the intestine by producing inhibitory substances and ensuring harmful microorganisms do not dominate the gut.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Imbalance in the equilibrium of the microorganisms</h4><p>You already know that all the microorganisms in the body are not harmful microorganisms. The harmful ones are the major microorganisms responsible for ill health.</p><p>For one to be in healthy state, there must be a balance between the beneficial microorganisms and harmful microorganisms. That is, they must be in similar quantity none greater than the other. However, whenever the balance is off set health issues surface.</p><p>This is when someone start feeling weak, feverish or experiencing one symptom and the other.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Causes imbalance in the equilibrium of these microorganisms</h4><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Consuming dirty foods</li><li>Drinking contaminated water</li><li>Inhaling toxic gases</li><li>Eating food high in microbial load.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Over consumption of artificial foods </li></ul><p></p><p>When one continually opt for artificial foods instead of natural foods. The body will be filled with free radicals and the beneficial microorganisms are endangered and some destroyed.</p><p><b>The results of the imbalance of these microorganisms</b></p><p> As soon as the number of harmful microorganisms exceed the number of beneficial microorganisms, signs of sickness results. Medical practitioners usually administer treatment to patients in form of antibiotics.</p><p><b>The side effects of antibiotics</b></p><p>Antibiotics most of the times actualize the aim of using it, but it does not only destroy harmful microorganism, beneficial ones are destroyed as well. As a result the body is more prone to harmful microbial attacks. And the immune system is drastically reduced.</p><p>Has your doctor ever prescribed blood tonics for you?</p><p>The medical practitioners always advise patients to take the blood tonic after the patients are through with the main drugs.</p><p>The blood tonic is taken to replenish some of the things the antibiotics destroyed in the body.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Why is probiotics consumption necessary?</h4><p>To replace the microorganisms that were destroyed by the use of antibiotics</p><p>To boost the immune system of the host</p><p>It fights against urinary track infection.</p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p>References</p><p>Kolida G. R. Gibson (2006). Gastrointestinal Microflora: Probiotics, Advances in Applied Microbiology. Volume 59, pp:187-219.</p><p><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-6253425537334723252021-08-16T05:43:00.007-07:002022-02-16T00:17:45.858-08:006 Best Reasons You should Start Eating Good Fats!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLF2dymGs2oSIqKJUlb66-U7657LgWVKGfw-q-5DmuIDIAkNVDaCw6EAGyvk8-4XtiBv9nT1JmTHOtJ2YP-VOnK2qCxDEuU13tW33oLR5ra54gdp8f7fPKhsuXv1mgaLvMvppziFZDc_o/s640/olive-oil-968657_640.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="6 Best Reasons You should Start Eating Good Fats!" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLF2dymGs2oSIqKJUlb66-U7657LgWVKGfw-q-5DmuIDIAkNVDaCw6EAGyvk8-4XtiBv9nT1JmTHOtJ2YP-VOnK2qCxDEuU13tW33oLR5ra54gdp8f7fPKhsuXv1mgaLvMvppziFZDc_o/w320-h213/olive-oil-968657_640.webp" title="6 Best Reasons You should Start Eating Good Fats!" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">How do you view fats and fatty foods? Unhealthy, isn't it? Fats are bad yet fats are good. A bit contradictory, right?</span></div><p>Many dieters have quit the consumption of fats and fatty foods because they were poorly enlightened about what fats are and what they are not.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">What are fats? </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUi75KQ5btSy-COcTgeQnGjeelOmRUpiU1GezyAL4WPKBnlX4WGYcC1yVUNowbybVltf4Us6RElH0jLYno0qqG4lyMEqRFZosuS4koR9hYh7tLovIQIazHXNGUYOC1ophaMZafvpWVks/s640/soap-2726394_640.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="What are fats?" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRUi75KQ5btSy-COcTgeQnGjeelOmRUpiU1GezyAL4WPKBnlX4WGYcC1yVUNowbybVltf4Us6RElH0jLYno0qqG4lyMEqRFZosuS4koR9hYh7tLovIQIazHXNGUYOC1ophaMZafvpWVks/w320-h213/soap-2726394_640.webp" title="What are fats?" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p>Fats are esters of glycerol and fatty acids, which is one of the six classes of food. Fats are grouped into liquid (oil) and solid (fats). </p><p>They are utilized in the body for production of energy, this is the commonest importance of fats everyone knows about. </p><p>In addition to this, satiety is brought about by fats in foods.</p><p>Fats are grouped basically into bad fats and good fats!</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Bad fats</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTqYaBgCWuI5vJV7OuFMCQsuiJXHhUgEtZwZ95qJ2tEsmf_eQ04-o0TcZF5dwR1_8zAN84j830Q3DeM7H_r3wKgJJTxDSoEa6f4RBBp3KIyT7CgIJ43KAacRyiHITNnnUAjnV-JYyE9A/s640/abstract-1238655_640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bad fats" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTqYaBgCWuI5vJV7OuFMCQsuiJXHhUgEtZwZ95qJ2tEsmf_eQ04-o0TcZF5dwR1_8zAN84j830Q3DeM7H_r3wKgJJTxDSoEa6f4RBBp3KIyT7CgIJ43KAacRyiHITNnnUAjnV-JYyE9A/w320-h213/abstract-1238655_640.jpg" title="Bad fats" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p>Bad fats are predominantly everywhere, in the kitchen and on the market shelves. </p><p>When medical practitioners ask one to stop consuming fatty foods, there are actually referring to these set of fats - bad fats!</p><p>Bad fats are not good for our health.</p><p><b>Types of bad fats</b></p><p>Saturated fats and trans fats</p><p><b><i>Saturated fats</i></b></p><p>Saturated fats are usually solid in form and very stable.</p><p> Animal fats come under saturated fats. Other sources of saturated fats are full cream milk, butter, ice cream, fatty cuts of meat among others.</p><p><b><i>Trans fats/hydrogenated fats</i></b></p><p>These are liquid fats which had undergone further processing. </p><p>Often, manufactured by the hydrogenation of oil (addition of hydrogen to the double bonds in oil thereby converting it to single bond - a very stable bond). By and large, solid fats are formed </p><p>Sources of trans fats are margarines, fried foods, grilled foods, and baked foods et cetera.</p><p><i><b>Health implications of eating bad fats</b></i></p><p>They are known for raising LDL cholesterol (low density lipoprotein), a bad cholesterol responsible for clogging arterial walls.</p><p>Bad fats are one of the major causes of cardiovascular diseases</p><p>This set of fats promote insulin resistance</p><p>And of course, cause inflammation.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">Good fats </h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMof2C8YEpSN1CRsYLUQ5_77I95gYRTjPsgmzeck61U25pVn4Pni3verZxZXOlWqD8TInjRHYrWp4o9f_CvbaH7RWsFd9CU70Y5zs-d1wOBUYOjdk5DL2DL4uf2HbSrHucJT9GJh3LO3E/s492/istockphoto-1254115650-170667a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Good fats" border="0" data-original-height="351" data-original-width="492" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMof2C8YEpSN1CRsYLUQ5_77I95gYRTjPsgmzeck61U25pVn4Pni3verZxZXOlWqD8TInjRHYrWp4o9f_CvbaH7RWsFd9CU70Y5zs-d1wOBUYOjdk5DL2DL4uf2HbSrHucJT9GJh3LO3E/w320-h228/istockphoto-1254115650-170667a.jpg" title="Good fats" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p>Most good fats are always in liquid form.</p><p>Good fats are what you're supposed to replace bad fats with because it is not healthy to completely stop the consumption of fats. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Types of good fats</h4><p>Monounsturated fats and polyunsaturated fats.</p><p><i><b>Monounsaturated fats </b></i></p><p>These fats are healthy and should be taken regularly. Sources of monounsaturated fats are avocado, cashew nut, olive oil, canola oil, peanuts/groundnuts and so on. </p><p><a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2021/07/health-benefits-of-peanut-reason-why.html">Learn the health benefits of peanuts/groundnuts here</a></p><p><i><b>Polyunsaturated fats</b></i></p><p>Polyunsaturated fats are similar to monounsaturated fats, the only difference is in the number of double and triple bonds in them. </p><p><b>Sources of polyunsaturated fats</b> are walnuts, corn oil, flaxseed oil, safflower oil, soybeans oil, fish (mackerel, salmon, herring and tuna), oysters and chia seeds et cetera </p><p>Have you heard of omega-3 and omega-6 fats? Polyunsaturated fats are rich in these two types of fatty acids. </p><p><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Polyunsaturated fats are mainly present in fish and nuts.</span></i></p><p>Omega-3 fatty acids are grouped are grouped into docosahexanoic acids (DHA) and eicosapentanoic acids (EPA).</p><p>Most good fats are always in liquid form.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span face="sans-serif">Reason you should start eating good fats!</span></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXUPYGwlSTsnhryouStFIhSUvPNyNxMHCMEB8O4vryhfdT4DiLAFcYCv8klO48D9Xe9gQx1EkpfHTaGky6mefEi5QSLCm1mxUgb_0Ax-069vbuPL_vYURNrNWH-C4D-jWjo5gdha-ysJI/s640/olive-oil-1867229_640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="6 Best Reasons You should Start Eating Good Fats!" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="461" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXUPYGwlSTsnhryouStFIhSUvPNyNxMHCMEB8O4vryhfdT4DiLAFcYCv8klO48D9Xe9gQx1EkpfHTaGky6mefEi5QSLCm1mxUgb_0Ax-069vbuPL_vYURNrNWH-C4D-jWjo5gdha-ysJI/w231-h320/olive-oil-1867229_640.jpg" title="6 Best Reasons You should Start Eating Good Fats!" width="231" /></a></div><br /><span face="sans-serif"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>For proper functioning of the brain</li></ul></h4><p>Omega-3 fats play a vital role in the health of the brain, nerves and eye development in infants. Pregnant women are recommended to take more of this fats since the body cannot make it on it own. Therefore take lots of fish, corn oil, corn, soybean oil, flaxseed oil and other ones.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Immunity booster</li></ul></h4><p>Omega-3 fats are good immune booster, they maintain healthy immune system and thus the body can fight against diseases. In addition, omega-6 fatty acids are good for maintaining healthy genes, enhance blood clotting and improve immune health.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Good heart health</li></ul></h4><p>American Heart Association recommends the consumption of two serving of fish or 8 ounces of fish weekly. This is because Omega-3 fats in fish reduces the level and influence of LDL <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2020/11/is-cholesterol-really-bad.html">cholesterol</a> which clogs arteries and eventually causes cardiovascular diseases.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Reduction in belly fat</li></ul></h4><p>According to <a href="http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/30/7/1717.abstract">American Diabetes Association</a>, consumption of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats will reduce the quantity and the rate at which fat cells are formed inside inside the tummy. </p><p>Also, incorporating goods fats in meals tend to raise satiety (feeling full after each meal). By such means, the rate at which one feels hungry is reduced. </p><p>Hence, the amount of calories consumed will decrease and they will not be much calories in form of fats to store inside the belly (liver, other organs and subcutaneous layer of the belly).</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Skin health</li></ul></h4><p>Do you want a supple and moisturized skin? Then opt for good fats like, fatty fish, avocado, walnuts and sunflower oil.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Omega-6 fats and mega-3 fat are good for grooming a springy skin. Omega-3 oil in fatty fish tend to reduce inflammation and sun burn which could result to diverse skin conditions.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Fatty fish are good sources of vitamin E - an antioxidant responsible for shielding the skin against the attacks of free radicals.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you know fish oil are excellent source of zinc? Without zinc the skin will be proned to lesions, inflammation and slow healing of wounds. Likewise, zinc is important for the formation of new skin cells.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Avocado is rich in vitamin E and vitamin C. These vitamins are effective in protecting the skin from oxidative damages of UV rays. In addition, these vitamins delays wrinkle formation on the skin.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Reduces the risk of diabetes</li></ul></h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Studies showed that substituting saturated fats with good fats will be very effective in reducing the occurrence of diabetes. Since saturated fats bring about insulin resistance which is the major challenge in type 2 diabetes. Consuming healthy fats therefore will improve the sensitivity of insulin receptor organs.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-36857118834390695692021-08-14T16:42:00.007-07:002021-12-05T15:16:16.983-08:007 Challenges facing youth all over the world<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZOMpUVpfyXbeInejQCZan3UII4BjDF2MmKmBHvKCTz4wMTYDjQnccrbnMFdn42P78A2s8W6g8gRbvspUdzvuhckJh1ioMRFTv9sml0h3tII9knHgIi13DMK2RfzpGqgPtYoyp6-dNHY/s640/joy-579550_640.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lack of adequate education" border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="640" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuZOMpUVpfyXbeInejQCZan3UII4BjDF2MmKmBHvKCTz4wMTYDjQnccrbnMFdn42P78A2s8W6g8gRbvspUdzvuhckJh1ioMRFTv9sml0h3tII9knHgIi13DMK2RfzpGqgPtYoyp6-dNHY/w320-h226/joy-579550_640.webp" title="Lack of adequate education" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">The challenges facing the youth in Nigeria and youth all over the world are uncountable. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Youth today are the greatest gem of any Nation and upon which the development of a country is dependent on. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">According to <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.un.org/esa/socdev/documents/youth/fact-sheets/youth-definition.pdf&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjhvpvX0bHyAhXP-qQKHXzWDHsQFnoECAUQAg&usg=AOvVaw22HA-s56N-57k6GzyTsv6_">UN</a>, <b><i>youth</i></b> is a period of transition from dependence childhood to independence adulthood. For UN, anyone between the ages of 15 to 24 is a youth.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The African Youth charter age bracket for a youth is 25 to 35 years.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The difficulties of young persons are not hidden, they are glaring. A lot of young persons parade the street aimlessly and most in fear - in fear of what life is going to throw (has already thrown) at them. What if I don't make it in life? This is the question many if not all youth ask themselves.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Can these challenges facing the youth be mitigated or be brought to barest minimum? </h3><p style="text-align: justify;">They can but it is only when there is a great enlightenment and understanding of these challenges can solutions be proffered.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Let's look at these challenges facing the youths both in Nigeria, Africa and in the world.</p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">Challenges facing the youths all over the world</h3><h4 style="text-align: justify;">How unemployment has worsen the problems of the youth</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">One of the greatest fear of a youth especially a Nigeria Youth is lack of jobs. Most youth have asked and some adolescents are asking too. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">What is the importance of spending large amount of money schooling when you are not sure of a job after graduation?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Unemployment has increased the number of idle young persons thereby increasing the level of social menace and moral degradation of the youth. Because an idle mind is a devil's workshop. Consequently, many youths are engaged in criminal activities to survive. Most get frustrated and end up committing suicide. It's quite painful. Do you know they are young men and women upon whose the whole expenses of their family fall on? Yet they are jobless, hungry and angry. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Lack of mentoring/coaching for the young people</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Too many young persons are not guilded properly. Show me a youth that is well mentored and I will show you a successful youth. Some young persons don't mingle with forward thinking individual nor have models who they are looking up to. For some, it is meaningless, but it does matters. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Iron they say, sharpens iron, if youth are coached properly by professionals (successful men and women) in their chosen areas of interest there wouldn't be repetition of the same mistake. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">But the question is are the youth ready to be mentored or coached? If your answer is yes, find a coach or a mentor now.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Lack of adequate education for the youth</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiguNuL7MJS6jcxBXxiCMF6YaKVOTBM-5cvCjoawmP2lx2jWOa2wYb6Lw-zFjGoT2PFkeRYeejo8Isq8Wgsro14IVsw3BgkJmQA_1FxUt-hYLUwlC7TXKXnlTiBZyQmykL6llNJo7E6ZYU/s244/to+do+list.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="7 Challenges of youth all over the world" border="0" data-original-height="244" data-original-width="207" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiguNuL7MJS6jcxBXxiCMF6YaKVOTBM-5cvCjoawmP2lx2jWOa2wYb6Lw-zFjGoT2PFkeRYeejo8Isq8Wgsro14IVsw3BgkJmQA_1FxUt-hYLUwlC7TXKXnlTiBZyQmykL6llNJo7E6ZYU/w235-h244/to+do+list.jpg" title="7 Challenges of youth all over the world" width="235" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Is this really a challenge of the Youths, since most of those that went to school seems to be useless? I can hear someone asking this question. Well, if you don't know, know this now. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">There is no other way upon which man can liberate himself economically, socially, politically and otherwise except through quality education. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">I always tell my students that the major aim of education is not to get a job but to polish and prepare you for the future. I believe with quality education, a young person could harness his full potentials.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">A question that stirs up now is how can a youth get quality education?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Good question, in my own view, a youth can get quality education through these two ways</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Scholarship opportunities are not readily available</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is simply the government or affluence citizens subsidizing or providing funding for children from poor homes.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Most youth are not seriousness with their lives</b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">This is for those who can afford to fund their education. Many youths went to school, spent so much money in school but they don't know their right from their left. Most youth are halfbaked as such can't defend their certificate. Lack of seriousness while in school might never position a youth well. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Do you know many youth binge on social media?</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjIUiFoGJBmhvFEjLEgK3EEnNYyAFD1phydOZjxOx0Wgw6a0c_i2-yYRg-S_12E0VTlRFo6WzYNaL9cEAVCbwOq53SUrd48X6wqhBy7CxIT87J0ntjid5I2prPhsRzzTYG00u8IL654Q/s722/office-625892__480.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="7 Challenges of youth all over the world" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="722" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjIUiFoGJBmhvFEjLEgK3EEnNYyAFD1phydOZjxOx0Wgw6a0c_i2-yYRg-S_12E0VTlRFo6WzYNaL9cEAVCbwOq53SUrd48X6wqhBy7CxIT87J0ntjid5I2prPhsRzzTYG00u8IL654Q/w320-h213/office-625892__480.jpg" title="7 Challenges of youth all over the world" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Social media is very wonderful, it's one of the best innovation ever. But, are we putting it to good use?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The answer is no. Instead of using it for marketing, dissemination of information and reuniting with old friends. Most youth use it for frivolous things like showing off.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The youth are always glued to their phones, just to get the latest updates on social media. Do you binge on social media? If yes, cut back on the amount of time you spent on these platforms except you're doing something meaningful.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Beigeing on social media had made so many youths give up on themselves, some went as far as committing suicides because they felt that their mates are making it more than them without knowing that most of their friends are just snapping photos to impress their Facebook or Instagram friends.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Shortcuts</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">The youth want it sharp sharp - to make money without wasting time. Some young people don't want to stress themselves in knowing the 'process' rather they want the 'finished products'.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">In addition, some youth don't want to bend down and learn a skill that will be of use in the future. Do you know shortsightedness is a disease? Not having foresight.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The anthem of most youths is gratifying themselves now and gratifying themselves tomorrow. Instead of sacrificing now for tomorrow gratification. This has lead some many youth into soiling their hands and killing their consciences.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you are a youth and you take shortcut a lot, please pause and ponder.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Lack of self awareness</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Do you know yourself? Socrate once said, "man know thyself."</p><p style="text-align: justify;">If there is no self awareness there wouldn't be self discovery and self development.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is only when a youth knows the stuff he is made of can he be able to set certain goals for himself and be able attain them.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Peer influence</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Who is your association? What kind of environment do you live in? The effects of nurture and nature on moral values of everyone can never be overemphasized. However, in my own perspective, the environment is the greatest molder and remolder of character, values and moral. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Engr Elvis Nwankwo once said that, he grew up in slum but as an adolescent once he returned from school he left his locality to GRA (government residential areas) everyday.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> A place that is known to be inhabited by enlightened and rich people. Hence, his life was touched tremendously because the way reasoned became different from the way all his mates living at that slum reasoned.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Who is your friend, adviser, confidants and cheerleader? If they are not adding to your life positively they will definitely drain all the little value you have gotten till none is left. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Define your association and stick to right association.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Happy International Youth Day!</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify;"><i><b>Please like, share and comment if this makes sense to you.</b></i></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-86808067016517565322021-08-12T14:08:00.003-07:002021-10-29T06:21:33.564-07:00Are you afraid of getting old?<h3 style="text-align: justify;"> What will you do when you are 72 year old to avoid being a burden to your family?</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYrIeOSPUaP7dXgBbehxGDDZDEk9AS-wzcqn5B1C-b-5iu0a9uwlOV2nhpTzID1MwIQa3HCWvoY0GZA07SKt8Nq9ei8dFwORbRFs2EkL-ElzTGK9B3bXeopQZ0_qCqK-c8O8UMH3cXpdQ/s640/people-2583943_640.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Are you afraid of getting old?" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYrIeOSPUaP7dXgBbehxGDDZDEk9AS-wzcqn5B1C-b-5iu0a9uwlOV2nhpTzID1MwIQa3HCWvoY0GZA07SKt8Nq9ei8dFwORbRFs2EkL-ElzTGK9B3bXeopQZ0_qCqK-c8O8UMH3cXpdQ/w240-h320/people-2583943_640.webp" title="Are you afraid of getting old?" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">This is the fear of most folks. Have you ever wondered how your old age will be like?</span></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Old age is what everyone prays for. You must learn to love yourself and be <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2020/11/be-kind-to-yourself.html">kind to yourself</a>. But the question is, does all old persons enjoy their old age? The simple answer is yes and no. Excluding those that has one illness or the other.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It is yes when you discover that living itself is grace and find more reasons to be productive even when your family members try to over pamper you.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">One way to conquer being dormant at old age is by having sound mind. Knowing that ageing is an attitude. Seeing yourself to be at the prime of your life because you still have a whole lot of things to do and lots of person to impact on. Have you ever considered taking a music class, going to gym and evening <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2021/09/10-best-ways-to-look-more-beautiful-and.html">looking more beautiful</a> than you ever have? </p><p style="text-align: justify;">If you're 60 or 70, maybe retired or doesn't do anything anymore. Only being cared for by your children. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Are you afraid of getting old? </p><h3 style="text-align: justify;">If yes, try out these: </h3><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Take a walk</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqfza48So65yxZ8ni0DfBTgCVCWNP2wkNBgRFMPCgZ-FC5g9K9k7ka88VyTQv2xDCfSJ-KgoVircq2Q4k0VYdws5fW7ARv7j_wBvaUS0Ducy0jmyOMDHldh9B_Kt9aDCkvy0zdl64tlI/s639/senior-3336451__480.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Take a walk" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="639" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqfza48So65yxZ8ni0DfBTgCVCWNP2wkNBgRFMPCgZ-FC5g9K9k7ka88VyTQv2xDCfSJ-KgoVircq2Q4k0VYdws5fW7ARv7j_wBvaUS0Ducy0jmyOMDHldh9B_Kt9aDCkvy0zdl64tlI/w320-h240/senior-3336451__480.webp" title="Take a walk" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Let no day pass by, without exercising your muscles, always take a walk. It's just a way of letting you keep fit both physically and mentally. Climbing stairs can work tremendously too.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Read books</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Don't limit yourself. Explore more knowledge. Remember what defines what we think about are the books we read and the kind of people we spend time with. You already know that, what we think influences how we act. </p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Volunteer</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCbGjfNj-v526GXgpN2Pwo8nmh3dH7wRN53ihZltAzh8YpBnR_Jp5iOjV4JvqVf3szFjNGi5c2bspNJxFflxSpXW6ujVx6g4YXpQbfq14T9MZSOd0qotOqR6hIgkth_bwEpISAQTH8N8/s640/peru-641632_640.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Volunteer" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCbGjfNj-v526GXgpN2Pwo8nmh3dH7wRN53ihZltAzh8YpBnR_Jp5iOjV4JvqVf3szFjNGi5c2bspNJxFflxSpXW6ujVx6g4YXpQbfq14T9MZSOd0qotOqR6hIgkth_bwEpISAQTH8N8/w320-h213/peru-641632_640.webp" title="Volunteer" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Don't just fold your hands and wait for what life will throw at you. Get up from that couch and get busy.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Volunteer to speak to children and married couples at your church. Volunteer to teach in a school (some schools may even go as far as employing you as a part-time teacher).</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Organize seminar for adolescents in your locality. On different topics such as how to become a better person, how to achieve your purpose on earth and so much more.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"> Of course, you can't do this alone. Your family members or friends may help you actualize this.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Teach a skill</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Throughout your life journey, you have acquired a lot of skills. It may not be very obvious but a deep introspection will help you to discover that there are things you know that you would love to pass over to others.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">You might be good in <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2020/05/how-to-make-simple-cake-at-home-without.html">cake baking </a>and other confectionary, sewing, crafting, braiding, writing, copywriting and public speaking.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Consider whether to teach teach skill at a cost or free.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Cook for your family</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">It is common for your family members to stop you from entering the kitchen. Don't accept it. Agree with them to give you a day in a week for making meal for them. Insist on that. They aren't going to say yes right away. However, they will enjoy it and grow fond of granny's cooking tricks.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">You could employ old cooking methods you used to cook with longtime ago. I bet, you will be creating an indelible mark and memories for them.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Write a book</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Why not write about your life journey. Your bestseller. Your autobiography. Isn't it interesting already?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">You see, there are lots of things to keep you busy at your old age.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Go see a movie</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Go to Cinema and view your favorite movies. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Try out some daring things you always wanted to do.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Wouldn't it be nice to release a music track at this point?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Other things you could do are dancing and acting.</p><h4 style="text-align: justify;">Above all,</h4><p style="text-align: justify;">Eat healthy foods (eat more of bitter foods, cut back on fats<a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2019/06/5-reasons-you-should-stop-eating-sugary.html"> sugary foods</a> and other carbs).</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Speak with your family members (those far away) over the phone often.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Forgive all your enemies.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Make Jesus your best friend.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Say your prayer always.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-83435569430091273272021-08-11T13:17:00.007-07:002022-02-17T00:26:30.534-08:007 Best tips for losing belly fats<h3 style="text-align: left;">What are belly fats?</h3><p>Belly fats are fats stored in visceral parts of the body. They can be found in the liver and other organs and the lining of the stomach.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTy4ZI2suE0WlhTSsV0R2mW2gwyERbidfpSkl_HANGOSkdXsaFshml7tWu2dguY5CNGRRzfdbg0soQW0SEdeTZEb9NLLwITbtLEeqIyQSvAMKC9fc9gdoZn8y6pt94aieTNu_ASa420Q/s528/hamburger-2683042__340.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Weight loss definition" border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="528" height="206" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdTy4ZI2suE0WlhTSsV0R2mW2gwyERbidfpSkl_HANGOSkdXsaFshml7tWu2dguY5CNGRRzfdbg0soQW0SEdeTZEb9NLLwITbtLEeqIyQSvAMKC9fc9gdoZn8y6pt94aieTNu_ASa420Q/w320-h206/hamburger-2683042__340.jpg" title="Weight loss definition" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p> Belly fay can be embarrassing at times, it has a way of protruding it stubborn head out of that fine looking fitted wear.</p><p>A lot of people have this belly fats even folks who never had it growing up, now have it in advanced age.</p><p>Belly fat is predominantly seen in most nursing mothers, men who take lots of alcoholic drinks and overweight or obsessed people.</p><p>Are there health implications of belly fats?</p><p>Belly fats have been found to be one of the risk factors in diabetes type 2 and heart disease.</p><p>Hence, there is need to reduce the amount of fat stored in one's stomach.</p><p>If you are serious about losing belly fats, you must be ready to say <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2020/06/5-foods-to-avoid-if-you-want-to-lose.html">goodbye to certain foods.</a></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">7 Best tips for losing belly fats</h4><p></p><h4><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Eat lots of soluble fiber because it aids in weight loss</li></ul></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcy881G6e-Wn2FT5kvQ43s3UYFXyH3rHZJ47vfnIKWpdcxllw3fGKkFgVe0j_KJy83NzGYeFzSgNmx1QYGHV6jQVoCJubyAm6htnn8ACOZfFN1KI7fMSkOjM3O2esBQ129xYCCFcnupw/s300/still-life-2338824__340.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cut back on fatty foods" border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXcy881G6e-Wn2FT5kvQ43s3UYFXyH3rHZJ47vfnIKWpdcxllw3fGKkFgVe0j_KJy83NzGYeFzSgNmx1QYGHV6jQVoCJubyAm6htnn8ACOZfFN1KI7fMSkOjM3O2esBQ129xYCCFcnupw/s16000/still-life-2338824__340.jpg" title="Cut back on fatty foods" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Soluble fibers like beta-glucan and glucomanan form gelly-like substance which absorb water. This improves the movement of bowel; it reduces the rate at which the stomach empties it content into the gut. </div><div><br /></div><div>Soluble fiber is a natural appetite suppressant, which delays hunger, and thus the amount of food consumed is reduced and overall weight as well.</div><div>Examples of soluble fibers are: avocado, legumes and some vegetables.</div><h4><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Stop drinking alcohol if you want to lose weight</li></ul></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2cP4MgQqyv_QtsH8HhkGVjRL0-vT9W9gWCV-ur7VshOTdM6h3hh87xal4-6kpty-ZVCNfpXPsf8T9DARWMdKKZxMKW__xTewVtNyhsjofgtF5Mi5UE4qIfurrJMAQUsuPsjCfonln7zM/s800/wine-2891894__480.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Stop drinking alcohol" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="800" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2cP4MgQqyv_QtsH8HhkGVjRL0-vT9W9gWCV-ur7VshOTdM6h3hh87xal4-6kpty-ZVCNfpXPsf8T9DARWMdKKZxMKW__xTewVtNyhsjofgtF5Mi5UE4qIfurrJMAQUsuPsjCfonln7zM/w320-h192/wine-2891894__480.webp" title="Stop drinking alcohol" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Do you know alcoholic drinks are very good for our health? That's, only when there are consumed with moderation. A little amount.</div><div><br /></div><div>Over consumption of alcohol is quite detrimental to the health. </div><div>Studies showed that this uncontrolled intake of alcohol is seen in fat retention in the visceral and waistline.</div><div><br /></div><div>Central obesity has been linked to excessive consumption of alcohol.</div><h4><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cut back on trans fats to lose weight fast</li></ul></h4><div>Trans fats are artificial fats formed by converting oils to solid forms in a process called hydrogenation. Examples are margarines.</div><div><br /></div><div>Trans fats are not good for the health, the adverse health implications of trans fats are inflammation, formation of free radicals, increase retrained belly fats, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistant.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can see how bad trans fats are, they not good healthy living.</div><div><br /></div><div>Other ways trans fats are formed are baking and frying (overheated oils).</div><div><br /></div><div>Try as much as possible to reduce the intake of these foods: margarines, baked foods and fried foods.</div><h4><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Eat more proteinous foods</li></ul></h4><div>Do you know protein rich food can extend the time one feels hungry after each meal?</div><div><br /></div><div>This is because protein rich foods aid in producing the hormone responsible for making one full for a longer time.</div><div><br /></div><div>PYY is the hormone. PYY is responsible for extending hunger and retaining satiety.</div><div><br /></div><div>Eating more proteinous foods means your calories intake will reduce. Too much calories are stored in the body in form of fats.</div><div>Foods rich in protein are excellent in weight management.</div><div><br /></div><h4><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Reduce the intake of sugary foods</li></ul></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIP10D-xRlbeiTEOXuagjcmdiRGRbD9w7_99hWzL-Y8vm1KhKRJR2fz_rGIUX7rf_hzn3UFdHiZ8eKgM1cI64Ne7Gp4Mypbqti-_i87DTV-lj3j-sVDBdW_1AVcncB3dcCyIg8W0ddwA/s500/images+%25282%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Reduce the intake of sugary foods" border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="500" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidIP10D-xRlbeiTEOXuagjcmdiRGRbD9w7_99hWzL-Y8vm1KhKRJR2fz_rGIUX7rf_hzn3UFdHiZ8eKgM1cI64Ne7Gp4Mypbqti-_i87DTV-lj3j-sVDBdW_1AVcncB3dcCyIg8W0ddwA/w320-h215/images+%25282%2529.jpeg" title="Reduce the intake of sugary foods" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>If you really want to reduce the amount of fats in your belly, then cutting back on <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2019/06/5-reasons-you-should-stop-eating-sugary.html">sugary food</a>s should be on the top list of your weight loss tasks.</div><div>Sugary foods and carbohydrates are converted to glucose after digestion. This glucose is utilized in energy production. </div><div><br /></div><div>Most of the time when the sugary food consumed is high, the glucose remaining after energy production will be too much. To tackle this, the body devised a means of storing the excess glucose for future use. </div><div>This excess glucose is converted to glycogen which can be stored in the liver.</div><div><br /></div><div>In severe cases, if there is no more room for storing glucagon in the liver. The excess glucose is further converted to fat which is stored in no other place but the visceral / lining of the stomach (abdomen) , waist and subcutaneous layer.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, you see, this is why it is important to monitor the amount of sugary foods and other carbs eaten. </div><div><br /></div><h4><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Carryout resistant training</li></ul></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9VvN9-u7WXMjnpcPoo4pUGH8tcPrbKSm4uSSRQn63u1Bgs7Y8UAWJB_aOdImxOcq96GZzFJreMnGK5NXfUfJUhb2i04yggh9i4AIXfP6Ibat70nmF1NPEkKT1RTeV26y0MCOfMVoZL0/s1000/adult+gym+10.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Carryout resistant training" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN9VvN9-u7WXMjnpcPoo4pUGH8tcPrbKSm4uSSRQn63u1Bgs7Y8UAWJB_aOdImxOcq96GZzFJreMnGK5NXfUfJUhb2i04yggh9i4AIXfP6Ibat70nmF1NPEkKT1RTeV26y0MCOfMVoZL0/w320-h240/adult+gym+10.jpeg" title="Carryout resistant training" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Resistant training is magical when it comes to losing excess fat. It promotes the shrinking of fat cells and facilitates the formation of muscle.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you really want to loss your belly fats faster. Consider ways of converting such fats into muscles. </div><div><br /></div><div>And one way of doing this is by undergoing resistant training like weight lifting, use of machines, dumbbells and resistant bands.</div><div><br /></div><div>Do you know people who have more muscle than fats tend to have healthier life?</div><div><br /></div><div>Not that other exercises are not good for belly fat loss but unlike resistant training, they tend to reduce the size of your muscles. In addition, other exercises like running do not help in building your muscles like endurance training.</div><p></p><p></p><h4><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Eat good fat</li></ul></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiX-jCwNRiwB6lDuYew-HbuTxCpCEUg_AoBL1Ghf_a0mVMLtDwzq6ELjT4282taWR_uRNeoBViKLxxsn7Jt6ZdLffFvTh15vKVE4uNySohK-bOlW2Kxh6mP2lsNmC4h0h1Y1mbUQqU6M/s626/bottles-with-different-kinds-vegetable-oil_165536-11640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="626" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNiX-jCwNRiwB6lDuYew-HbuTxCpCEUg_AoBL1Ghf_a0mVMLtDwzq6ELjT4282taWR_uRNeoBViKLxxsn7Jt6ZdLffFvTh15vKVE4uNySohK-bOlW2Kxh6mP2lsNmC4h0h1Y1mbUQqU6M/s320/bottles-with-different-kinds-vegetable-oil_165536-11640.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />You have been told to reduce the consumption of trans fats. What of good fats?<p></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TVY4KCZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_FCSYA5YSSGE0NX6BHBD9">Good fats</a> are generally healthy for consumption and reduce the effects of bad fats.</p><p>Good fats are generally unknown as unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats are of two type, they are polyunsaturated fats and mono unsaturated fats.</p><p>These healthy fats are loaded in these foods.</p><p>Corn oil, flaxseed oil, peanuts, almond seeds, soybeans and fatty fish.</p><p>Want to learn more about good fats and bad fats and how they affect weight loss, check out my book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TVY4KCZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_FCSYA5YSSGE0NX6BHBD9">Is fat really a problem in weight loss and overall health?</a> out on Amazon.</p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-89918499677757510112021-08-10T04:28:00.003-07:002022-02-16T00:19:10.154-08:005 Healthy foods high in vitamin D<p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7v7WPlPLWAxIVuSb9pPxAD0n58SNsnUCSm3mw1XoRebjNAwPiMAf0ua6G5x_LWigwT77xBRbUYbFmMdn58LEe8Ieg5t7Acyd0O5jbzxfMpfJgVlcTLMuNiqSGpxTKyI9bbrVGgOZJcQ/s480/background-2824974__480.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Foods rich in vitamin D" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7v7WPlPLWAxIVuSb9pPxAD0n58SNsnUCSm3mw1XoRebjNAwPiMAf0ua6G5x_LWigwT77xBRbUYbFmMdn58LEe8Ieg5t7Acyd0O5jbzxfMpfJgVlcTLMuNiqSGpxTKyI9bbrVGgOZJcQ/w240-h320/background-2824974__480.jpg" title="Foods rich in in vitamin D" width="240" /></a></div><br />One natural source of vitamin D apart from fruits and vegetables is sunlight. But the striking question is; does everyone get the needed amount of sunlight?<br />No!<br />Not everyone get the required amount of sunlight and awesome nutrient infused in it by God. In most places, some dream of sun and warmth every now and then.<br />Yet there are people who get excess sunlight not knowing it is something to be grateful.<br /><p></p><h4>Cities of the world with the least sunlight hours</h4><div><b>Rjukan in Norway</b></div><div>Before 2013, this village stay up to 6 month without sunlight as a result of it mountainous features obstructing sunlight from the area. It is said that Rjukan's natural beauty its worst characteristics. Thanks to the installation of of heliostat mirror which captures sunlight into the village at certain range.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Barrow (USA)</b></div><div>Barrow in USA has extended hours of darkness, its located few kilometres from Arctic Polar Circle. </div><div>Do you know Barrow can stay for 2 months without sunlight?</div><div>And so many other places.</div><div><br /></div><div></div><div>Imagine the condition of life in these places with low amount of sunlight. Generally they are effects of lack of sunlight.</div><div><b>Lack of sunlight causes</b></div><div>1. Lack of vitamin D which is good for proper functioning of the skin</div><div>2. Lack of sunlight can be linked to certain cancers (although excess sunlight can cause skin cancer)</div><div>3. Lack of sunlight can also lead to medical depression</div><div>4. Lack of sunlight can impair proper eye development in children.</div><h4>Cities of the world with the highest sunlight hours</h4><div><b>Yuma (USA)</b></div><div>World Meteorological Organisation has it that Yuma / Arizona has the highest sunlight hour in the whole world. 13 hours sunlight in summer and 11 hours in winter. </div><div><b>Phoenix (USA)</b></div><div>The capital of Arizona takes the second place in the whole world. Phoenix has approximately 300 days of sunlight per year.</div><div><b>Aswan (Egypt)</b></div><div>This is the highest sunny city in Africa with 11. 6 hours of sunlight per day.</div><div><h4>Deficiency of vitamin D is Rickets others include</h4></div><div><ul><li>Depression</li></ul></div><div>Researchers have reported that depression in adult is linked to vitamin D deficiency.</div><div><ul><li>Reduced wound healing</li></ul></div><div>Test tube study has shown that vitamin D helps in producing compounds which aid in healing of wound. Vitamin D is equally effective in preventing inflammation hence, lack of vitamin D can be seen clearly in impaired healing of wounds. </div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Bone loss</li></ul></div><div><div>The most important nutrient that is good for the formation of bone is calcium. But do you know the body needs vitamin D to absorb calcium for bone formation. This means that if you lack vitamin D in your body, chances are that calcium cannot be absorbed thereby endangering the health of the bones. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Can you see there is need to receive ample sunlight? But where it is not possible one can get good amount of vitamin D from foods.</div><h3>5 Healthy foods rich in vitamin D</h3><div>The recommended daily value of vitamin D is 800 IU (20 mcg) for people that get enough sunlight. Those that do not get enough sunlight needs 1000 IU (25 mcg).</div><div><h4>1. Egg yolk</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuHNpbEFvki7NzLRlo7P1bRvsSskGuHByEA2-348sMckDIwXM7gLkdXw16_Txqfa9FfQ3GixAIVORm21r_io9tlVhEyZYZoVBrlMsA99Qba1Z1YysDTETf5TcNLqUtoKWWPSkZQhWryw/s640/egg-32115_640.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Egg yolk definition" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="490" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuHNpbEFvki7NzLRlo7P1bRvsSskGuHByEA2-348sMckDIwXM7gLkdXw16_Txqfa9FfQ3GixAIVORm21r_io9tlVhEyZYZoVBrlMsA99Qba1Z1YysDTETf5TcNLqUtoKWWPSkZQhWryw/w245-h320/egg-32115_640.webp" title="Egg yolk definition" width="245" /></a></div><br />Eggs contain high quality of nutrients; the egg white containing more of protein while the yolk contains vitamins, minerals, and fats. Egg yolk contains 37 IU or 5 % DV of vitamin D.<br /><br />This value can vary. If the chicken is well exposed to sunlight, vitamin D content of the egg yolk will 3 times higher.<br />But if the chicken is fed with feed rich in vitamin D, the egg yolk will be 7 times higher in % DV.<br /><h4>2. Salmon</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Bz_2bByRsVwUTUlwxt09tSsQ6bcZ6awlIfAstY0-Yi-01YUGadVwj62QuiWi3NN-caQuzrt20fQ6SPYBJw5-dV24AV2PLbGyrS6kDpyFvxPtNQldt4hWG44GBlWK4oKXcIySiFMCUgc/s640/animal-1299070_640.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="5 Healthy foods high in vitamin D" border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="640" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Bz_2bByRsVwUTUlwxt09tSsQ6bcZ6awlIfAstY0-Yi-01YUGadVwj62QuiWi3NN-caQuzrt20fQ6SPYBJw5-dV24AV2PLbGyrS6kDpyFvxPtNQldt4hWG44GBlWK4oKXcIySiFMCUgc/w320-h160/animal-1299070_640.png" title="5 Healthy foods high in vitamin D" width="320" /></a></div>Besides, containing healthy fats which reduces the level of bad <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2020/11/is-cholesterol-really-bad.html">cholesterol</a>, salmon is high in vitamin D.<br />According to USDA, one serving of 3.5 </div><div>ounce of farmed salmon contains 526 IU of vitamin D / 66 % DV. While wild salmon contains 988 IU of vitamin D per 3.5 ounce of salmon.<br />You can see salmon contains very high quantity of vitamin D.<br /><h4>3. Cod liver oil</h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUpP05c4zWS15sem9SsgkzeN0yqBUc-wj9HVgFxjL4w4No3f99xA6QQchcQM_JVEJdlsZlhGAOnzyMX5VFC-wWWl2UmyogYYtUVUF_tYEC7W_SOBjwVgWhYYDwEiD_XBgW8O1ZZ800pE/s725/pill-316599__480.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cod liver oil definition" border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="725" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUpP05c4zWS15sem9SsgkzeN0yqBUc-wj9HVgFxjL4w4No3f99xA6QQchcQM_JVEJdlsZlhGAOnzyMX5VFC-wWWl2UmyogYYtUVUF_tYEC7W_SOBjwVgWhYYDwEiD_XBgW8O1ZZ800pE/w320-h212/pill-316599__480.jpg" title="Cod liver oil definition" width="320" /></a></div><br />Cod liver oil is a wonderful option for those who does not like eating fish. It's a food supplement filled with important nutrients. Vitamin D is one of such nutrients.<br />Cod liver oil has been used since ancient days to cure deficiency in children. It contain 448 IU of vitamin D per 3.5 ounce. That is 56 % of recommended daily value.<br /><h4>4. Mushroom</h4><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVCTBQsTqPQZ-PR1FlMSRLhTmKiuZfTpXnucTaRKASaaBAMvPUHHpBZVtUy6KOwk4uKkTVErmjTkIaWtxwVyzqGBZ_N8mV7qHAT7EZXKb1XUnx1P4UwIqnv9G3uyABF2SNzM2mf7VsvgE/s640/mushroom-3587888_640.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Mushrooms definition" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVCTBQsTqPQZ-PR1FlMSRLhTmKiuZfTpXnucTaRKASaaBAMvPUHHpBZVtUy6KOwk4uKkTVErmjTkIaWtxwVyzqGBZ_N8mV7qHAT7EZXKb1XUnx1P4UwIqnv9G3uyABF2SNzM2mf7VsvgE/w320-h213/mushroom-3587888_640.webp" title="Mushrooms definition" width="320" /></a></div><br />Mushroom is the only plant which absorb vitamin D from sunlight. And it's the best plant source of vitamin D. Wide mushroom provides 2300 IU of vitmain D while commercially grown mushroom treated with UV light contains 130 to 450 IU of vitamin D per 3.5 ounce serving.</div><h4>5. Fortified foods</h4>Most foods are fortified with vitamin D to improve their nutritional quality. Examples include cow milk, yoghurt, tofu, some breakfast cereals and so on.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><b>Foods with no</b><b> vitamin D</b></h4><div>Most foods lack vitamin D, some of these foods are <a href="https://lucyugwu.blogspot.com/2020/06/10-top-health-benefits-of-honey.html">honey</a>, rice, chilli pepper and beans and so on.</div>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-63118093505746342612021-07-03T14:55:00.015-07:002022-02-17T00:28:28.119-08:00Health benefits of peanuts-Reason why you should start eating peanuts<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJIA7iPXwKoIQRyg7BqURFjdqw5fk1TFxsmhcl4RjG2D7Obs61SK5eMivifofgqTlAkm9UJZi22zSQH_sw2ZD26XT9o1CqcnYrX6QZEf84sqIcF83IKfIewkaYgW7MmfWjWAeuxHKT5o/s640/healthbenefitsofgroundnuts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="health benefits of groundnuts" border="0" data-original-height="424" data-original-width="640" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJIA7iPXwKoIQRyg7BqURFjdqw5fk1TFxsmhcl4RjG2D7Obs61SK5eMivifofgqTlAkm9UJZi22zSQH_sw2ZD26XT9o1CqcnYrX6QZEf84sqIcF83IKfIewkaYgW7MmfWjWAeuxHKT5o/w320-h212/healthbenefitsofgroundnuts.jpg" title="health benefits of groundnuts" width="320" /></a></div><br />A wide range of persons perceive peanut to be unhealthy food. To some, peanut causes pimple yet to so many others; regular consumption of peanut leads to malaria.<div><br /></div><div>Peanut is an excellent food with high percentage of different nutrients; protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.</div><div><br /></div><div>Peanut is a legume we should enjoy and snack on regularly not because of its palatability but due to its loads of nutrients.<div><br /></div><div><div>Read on to find out why you should start consuming peanut and it's products.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>What is peanut?</b></span></h3><div>Peanut is a leguminous crop belonging to the pulse family. Crops in pulse family are enclosed in a pod or pulse-like cases. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqRI52P9UUwvuPqJzXMyuPAfNQAxwRl_ZvcSw_2UNKjK7hPNWsmB8KINWTJsXrJaHhIVQajs-ZrE9G90vPmnnm0TF2pr1G2yNoZ8BYWEh77avre82fWYCO4Sh5tGDRaPjT23VdLWONoKY/s640/healthbenefitsofpeanuts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Health benefits of groundnuts" border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="640" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqRI52P9UUwvuPqJzXMyuPAfNQAxwRl_ZvcSw_2UNKjK7hPNWsmB8KINWTJsXrJaHhIVQajs-ZrE9G90vPmnnm0TF2pr1G2yNoZ8BYWEh77avre82fWYCO4Sh5tGDRaPjT23VdLWONoKY/w320-h208/healthbenefitsofpeanuts.jpg" title="Health benefits of groundnuts" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Examples of other crops belonging to pulse family are peas, soybean, cowpeas (beans) and cocoa et cetera. It's clearer now, right?</div><div><br /></div><div>Leguminous crops are generally proteinous in nature hence contribute to the recommended daily intake of protein (0.8g gram per kilogram of weight) when consumed.</div><div><br /></div><div>Peanut is quite different from tree nuts; while most of tree nut are enclosed in fruits peanuts are enclosed in shells. Tree nuts are harder than peanuts.</div><div><br /></div><div>Another names for peanut include goobers, earthnut or groundnuts.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Uses of peanut</h3><h4 style="text-align: left;">Peanut is used as spread on bread, sandwiches and salad</h4><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJjlT7u87pi6SGyhDNQYRdnw51x3l8w954qk-k-acJM2h7SlwM44iOMXoZmkECBu1-Cr3efjlCqtxNZ0UQqWrcqtVxFMIM3joC9lZU6YWxXCyPIQ65GwWuROarzJmyUHykl7qqPoAcwE/s640/peanutbutter.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Health benefits of peanuts butter" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJjlT7u87pi6SGyhDNQYRdnw51x3l8w954qk-k-acJM2h7SlwM44iOMXoZmkECBu1-Cr3efjlCqtxNZ0UQqWrcqtVxFMIM3joC9lZU6YWxXCyPIQ65GwWuROarzJmyUHykl7qqPoAcwE/w320-h213/peanutbutter.jpg" title="Health benefits of peanuts butter" width="320" /></a></div><br />Peanut can be processed into puree alongside other ingredients to produce peanut butter. </div><div><br /></div><div>Peanut butter can serve as the best substitute for salad cream, butter, and mayonnaise for anyone mindful of their health. </div><div><br /></div><div>Although, peanut contains saturated fats, however, its polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats content are far greater than saturated fats (100% : 20%).</div><div>Hence, peanut butter is the best substitute for salad cream and mayonnaise.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>Are you concerned about your heart health? If yes, all you need to do is to replace butter, salad cream and mayonnaise with peanut butter.</i></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Peanut serves as a thickener for making soup</h4><div>Groundnut soup is a popular delicacy in some parts of the world.</div><div>It's a basic ingredients for making soup enjoyed by some tribes.</div><div>This soup is prepared by grinding dried peanut into powder / puree which acts as a thickener for the soup. </div><div><br /></div><div>This is another way to put that extra peanut in your cupboard into use. Or perhaps, a good way of having varieties of healthy meals at your disposal. What do you think?</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Peanuts are used as snack</h4><div><div>Peanut is one of the commonest snacks enjoy by all. It can be eaten raw or cooked (boiled or roasted). Peanut can as well be processed into peanut butter. These snacks are relished by almost everyone. I'm sure you're not an exception.</div></div><h4>Peanuts are used in cooking purposes</h4><div>Peanut contains high percentage of oil which is extracted and used for cooking purposes like frying, baking and grilling.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Peanuts can be processed into other products</h4><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMh2KYQde1beoASzr-doIBEw3V31_0hMZihfty1loav86CQ1iGG5sIkTsrAe27NtXdrsHT_V9D5M1-zsY53q9ti4IRvL_aQi_d9GSvsV5KPdBPPZVpHmXB2PGYRHh7yu058TKfcmg9ff4/s640/Peanutflourisusedforbaking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Uses of peanuts" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMh2KYQde1beoASzr-doIBEw3V31_0hMZihfty1loav86CQ1iGG5sIkTsrAe27NtXdrsHT_V9D5M1-zsY53q9ti4IRvL_aQi_d9GSvsV5KPdBPPZVpHmXB2PGYRHh7yu058TKfcmg9ff4/w320-h213/Peanutflourisusedforbaking.jpg" title="Uses of peanuts" width="320" /></a></div><br />Peanuts can be processed into flour which is used as a composite flour along with other types of flour in confectionery.</div><div><br /></div><div>I bet you would love to try this out! </div><div><br /></div><div>Also, peanut flour can be used for supplementing foods low in protein content.</div><div><br /></div><div>Peanut hulls can be processed into animal feeds, beddings, fertilizers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Peanut oil may serve as lubricant for food grade milling and grinding machines.</div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Nutritive values of peanut</h3><div>It's quite obvious there are varieties of snacks and convenient foods in grocery shelves available for human consumption.</div><div><br /></div><div>But this begs the question, how healthy and nutritious are these foods?</div><div><br /></div><div>Peanut is loaded with beneficial nutrients necessary for maintaining good health.</div><div>However, majority of consumers lack this knowledge. </div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Nutritive values of 1 oz of raw peanut</h4><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i><b>Calories 161Kcal</b></i></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b>Fats</b></h3><div>Saturated fatty acids 1.8g</div><div>Monounsaturated fatty acids 6.9g</div><div>Polyunsaturated fatty acids 4.4g</div><div><br /></div><div>Protein 7.3g</div><div>Dietary fiber 2.4g</div><div>Total carbohydrate 4.6g Total fats 14g</div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Vitamins</span></h4><div><div>Vitamin E 2.4mg</div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Folate 68mcg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Niacin 3.4mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Thiamine 0.18mg </span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Riboflavin 0.04mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Cholesterol Absent</span></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Pantothenic acids 0.5mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Vitamin B6 0.1mg</span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre;">Minerals</span></h4><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Zinc 0.93mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Copper 0.32mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Selenium 2mcg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Magnesium 48mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Phosphorus 107mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Potassium 200mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Calcium 26mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Sodium 5mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Iron 1.3mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">Arginine 0.88mg</span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="white-space: pre;">And so many other essential fatty acids. </span></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Peanut Allergy</h4><div>Allergy is a condition whereby someone's immune system becomes hypersensitive or react abnormally to some foods and substances that do not disturb other people.</div><div><br /></div><div>The substances causing this reaction is called allergens.</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Health benefits</h3><h4 style="text-align: left;">Anti inflammatory properties</h4><div>Some terminal diseases are hinged on inflammation mechanism. The higher the rate of inflammation in one's body system, the higher the possibility of being exposed to chronic diseases. </div><div><br /></div><div>What most folks don't know is that the kind of food taken contribute greatly to increased inflammation of the body cells.</div><div><br /></div><div>Loads of nutrients in peanuts position it as good anti inflammatory food.</div><div><br /></div><div>Linolenic acids (Omega-6 fatty acids) has been shown to reduce inflammation. </div><div><br /></div><div>Low glycemic-index food reduce inflammation, peanut is one of such foods with high glycemic index.</div><div><br /></div><div>Studies show that low level of magnesium in the body tend to promote inflammation. Now you know, find a way of including peanut in your diet. Since it's a good source of magnesium.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Promotes heart health</h4><div>Peanut contains more good fats (monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids) than bad fat (saturated fatty acids). As such peanut is very good for the heart. The unsaturated fatty acids helps in removing LDL cholesterol from the blood. These good fats do not clog arterial walls in other words consumption of at most 42g of peanut daily will go a long way in promoting healthy heart.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Promotes weight loss</h4><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVg-bzFDcBpyf6WC5ecLARys0MrA2KMwJ-s70AqEHgCATw_ayR-AWKcFbDQqxcrrRqerWrarblsmVS3l6BW4jOeibasOGJPFiJGTXatvqKlI903xOW10j6c7CbLWRxsO6NJJk0gVOoSg/s640/weightloss.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Eating peanuts promotes weight loss" border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="640" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKVg-bzFDcBpyf6WC5ecLARys0MrA2KMwJ-s70AqEHgCATw_ayR-AWKcFbDQqxcrrRqerWrarblsmVS3l6BW4jOeibasOGJPFiJGTXatvqKlI903xOW10j6c7CbLWRxsO6NJJk0gVOoSg/w320-h213/weightloss.jpg" title="Eating peanuts promotes weight loss" width="320" /></a></div><br />I have seen people who wants to lose weight complain they don't eat groundnuts because according to them, it aids weight gain.</div><div>Well, that's a fallacy, peanut does the inverse; as a result its wonderful nutrients: goods fats, proteins, fiber and low carbohydrate et cetera. </div><div><br /></div><div>These nutrients make one to be filled for a longer time before the next meal. In particular the fat and protein in peanut brings about satiety.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Reduces blood sugar </h4><div>You have heard that peanut has low glycemic-index. </div><div>What this simply means is, peanut is not easily metabolized into sugar in the body hence it does not soar blood sugar like most cereal foods do.</div><div>The fiber in peanut contributes greatly in this process because it slows down the digestion of peanut.</div><div><br /></div><div>Diabetic patients who consume peanut daily were able to manage their blood sugar than those who did not savour on peanut.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Good for the skin</h4><div>I know you already know that vitamin E is good for a healthy skin.</div><div>But are you also aware that peanut contains good amount of this vitamin.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes! It does. </div><div>Peanut nourishes the skin and hair, big time.</div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Up Next</h4><div>Food recipe-how to make Peanut Burger</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Reference</h4><div>US Department of Agriculture (2018). Peanut nutrition data. USDA Nutritent Database for Standard Reference.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4756616328652732767.post-11924363714016057222020-11-15T04:02:00.010-08:002022-02-16T00:20:50.756-08:00Is cholesterol really bad?<p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2pzTostyJLPvFrcqP9KJX_KOFaJKkmlsxxHkYp60gCX0bYnuebxhenH8tDfI5-MMp6H-D3iLp8SwGwa9kYXZEVbLnYh4FU8crKTWtXHyG80wOHxyJn6hXK0WoXNsPdoHIR2p4HC3g_E/s626/bottles-with-different-kinds-vegetable-oil_165536-11640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2pzTostyJLPvFrcqP9KJX_KOFaJKkmlsxxHkYp60gCX0bYnuebxhenH8tDfI5-MMp6H-D3iLp8SwGwa9kYXZEVbLnYh4FU8crKTWtXHyG80wOHxyJn6hXK0WoXNsPdoHIR2p4HC3g_E/s320/bottles-with-different-kinds-vegetable-oil_165536-11640.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">Cholesterol is a waxy substance in blood and body cells usually synthesized in the liver. The major sources of cholesterol are foods.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">You might have heard that cholesterol is bad.</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Just like fat, cholesterol is associated with something very bad: heart disease, stroke, diabetes and of course death.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">As such most health experts listed different blood cholesterol raising foods; consumers with souring blood cholesterol should keep at bay.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">But is cholesterol really bad?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">What do you think?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Is cholesterol harmful to health or are medical practitioners just exaggerating?</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Well, the truth is cholesterol can be harmful or soothing to the blood depending on the type.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Types of cholesterol</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;">High density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDLP)</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLP)</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>HDLP cholesterol</b> is a good cholesterol needed in the body for proper metabolism and overall functioning of the body system.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>LDLP cholesterol</b> is actually the bad one which must be eliminated or reduced by all means if one wants a healthy life. Anytime you hear that someone's blood cholesterol is high, what is been referred to is the LDLP cholesterol (the bad one). </p><p style="text-align: justify;">This type of cholesterol </p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ol><li>Clogs arterial walls;</li><li>Promotes arteriosclerosis which in turn may lead to cardiovascular diseases:</li><li>And other related terminal health issues.</li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">I know the question springing up in someone's mind right now might be; </p><p style="text-align: justify;">How do one get much bad cholesterol instead of the good ones!</p><p style="text-align: justify;">The simple answer is diet. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">A world acclaimed philosopher once said, "we are what we eat".</p><p style="text-align: justify;">It's garbage in garbage out.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Eating <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TVY4KCZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_R3SCGBKG6G3YZ9GGN0PA" target="_blank">good fats</a> will lead to good blood cholesterol while consuming bad fats leads to nothing but the accumulation of the blood with HDLP cholesterol.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Foods which promote bad cholesterol are mostly those ones loaded with trans fats, hydrogenated fats and saturated fats.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b>Examples</b>:</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Fried foods, baked foods, margarine, butter, palm oil and so many others. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Continual consumption of these foods over a long period of time leads to accumulation of the blood with bad cholesterol.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">However, there are numerous foods which contains good fats (monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids).</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Sources of good cholesterol</span></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Legumes and cereals, olive oil, flaxseed oil, corn, soybean, fatty fish, avocado, walnut, sunflower oil and cottonseed oil et cetera. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCOxK5TRoAjbtIQur9StZ1YiZ1k0RHfft9wR5eCP_Yy4OGSSc0VYySRkYkya4pwaew7n7V8QZZAnA_PrfCqRo-50IdgrZgEOFAhOOqpL86L8oW3OyzRs9r162IcGqeNlEvZM0aqBqzZM/s626/food-with-omega-3-fats_165536-11872.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCOxK5TRoAjbtIQur9StZ1YiZ1k0RHfft9wR5eCP_Yy4OGSSc0VYySRkYkya4pwaew7n7V8QZZAnA_PrfCqRo-50IdgrZgEOFAhOOqpL86L8oW3OyzRs9r162IcGqeNlEvZM0aqBqzZM/s320/food-with-omega-3-fats_165536-11872.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;">Eating foods prepared with these oils / foods is highly recommended for good health.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Importance of good cholesterol</b> </span></p><p></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">Good cholesterol is an important component hormones.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">It brings about good membrane fluidity.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">It promotes the synthesis of vitamin D on the skin cells in the presence of sunlight.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Good cholesterol enable the removal / reduction of LDLP cholesterol thereby promoting good overall health.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">It promotes good heart health thereby reducing the rate of cardiovascular disease</li></ol><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>What happens when there is no good cholesterol in the body:</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li>It may lead to low birth weight in infants.</li><li>Lack of cholesterol may lead to premature birth in pregnant women.</li><li>It may equally lead to intracerebral hemorrhage in grown ups.</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Interested in know everything about good fat and bad fats?</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08TVY4KCZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_R3SCGBKG6G3YZ9GGN0PA" target="_blank">Is fat really a problem in weight loss and overall health?</a><br /></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><br /></p>lucy ugwuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08947217772323841007noreply@blogger.com13