9 Health Benefits of Cucumbers

Cucumbers belong to the same plant family as squash, pumpkin, and watermelon (the Cucurbitaceae family). Like watermelon, cucumbers are made up of mostly (95 percent) water, which means eating them on a hot summer day can help you stay hydrated.
However, there's reason to eat cucumbers all year long. With vitamin K, B vitamins, copper, potassium, vitamin C, and manganese, cucumbers can help you to avoid nutrient deficiencies that are widespread among those eating a typical American diet.
Plus, cucumbers contain unique polyphenols and other compounds that may help reduce your risk of chronic diseases and much, much more.

                 

9 Reasons to Eat Cucumbers

1. Protect Your Brain
Cucumbers contain an anti-inflammatory flavonol called fisetin that appears to play an important role in brain health. In addition to improving your memory and protecting your nerve cells from age-related decline,¹ fisetin has been found to prevent progressive memory and learning impairments in mice with Alzheimer's disease.²
2. Reduce Your Risk of Cancer
Cucumbers contain polyphenols called lignans (pinoresinol, lariciresinol, and secoisolariciresinol), which may help to lower your risk of breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate cancers.³ They also contain phytonutrients called cucurbitacins, which also have anti-cancer properties. According to the George Mateljan Foundation:⁴

"Scientists have already determined that several different signaling pathways (for example, the JAK-STAT and MAPK pathways) required for cancer cell development and survival can be blocked by activity of cucurbitacins."

3. Fight Inflammation
Cucumbers may help to "cool" the inflammatory response in your body, and animal studies suggest that cucumber extract helps reduce unwanted inflammation, in part by inhibiting the activity of pro-inflammatory enzymes (including cyclo-oxygenase 2, or COX-2).⁵
4. Antioxidant Properties
Cucumbers contain numerous antioxidants, including the well-known vitamin C and beta-carotene. They also contain antioxidant flavonoids, such as quercetin, apigenin, luteolin, and kaempferol,⁶ which provide additional benefits.
For instance, quercetin is an antioxidant that many believe prevents histamine release—making quercetin-rich foods "natural antihistamines." Kaempferol, meanwhile, may help fight cancer and lower your risk of chronic diseases including heart disease.

5 Reasons Mosquitoes Bite Some People and Not Others

Ever notice how mosquitoes seem to frantically feast on some folks while ignoring others? It's not just your imagination, says entomologist Joseph M. Conlon, a technical advisor to the American Mosquito Control Association. "There is no question that some individuals are more attractive to mosquitoes due to chemicals they secrete from their skin and from their particular skin flora." We talked with experts to learn more about the biological factors that can turn a person into skeeter bait. If the little buggers happen to find you irresistible, here are five possible reasons why:

You're pregnant

Female mosquitoes (the kind that bite) have a thing for carbon dioxide. Special nerve receptors help them detect the gas in the environment. What does that have to do with your baby bump? A 2002 study published in The Lancet found that women in the later stages of pregnancy (with a mean gestational age of 28 weeks) exhale 21% more CO2 than their non-pregnant peers. The researchers speculated that this physiological difference could help explain why the pregnant women who participated in their experiments attracted twice as many mosquitoes. (Because itchy welts are just what you need in your third trimester.) But CO2 may not be the only reason you're suddenly more appealing: It could also be that pregnant women emit volatile odors that draw the insects, says Laura Harrington, PhD, a professor in the department of entomology at Cornell University.

You're dripping with sweat

If bug bites drive you nuts, you may want to take your workouts indoors this summer. Lactic acid, a byproduct of vigorous physical activity that's excreted through sweat, is "indeed an attractant" for mosquitoes, according to Conlon. If you're sweating profusely, your higher body temperature may play a role too. Warmth becomes more attractive as mosquitoes approach a potential host, says Conlon.

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Sweet Potatoes – Best Food For Diabetics, Side Effects, And Healthy Recipes

Sweet potatoes, though resembling in appearance to yams or the common potato, belong to an entirely different food family, so when you choose sweet potatoes as a dietary root vegetable, you are getting a truly unique type of potato that is nutritionally different from other types.
The intensity of the sweet potato’s yellow or orange flesh color is directly correlated to its beta-carotene content, which is referred to as “Provitamin A” as our bodies can typically produce vitamin A from it.
Purple-fleshed sweet potatoes, on the other hand, are a fantastic source of anthocyanins (especially peonidins and cyanidins) and have outstanding antioxidant activity, more than even blueberries.
Here’s why this is getting the thumbs up from nutritionists to be part of a diabetic’s diet. Also understand when can it be harmful and simple recipes to try at home.


 15 Reasons Sweet Potato Is A Staple Food For Diabetics

Sweet potato actually helps to balance blood sugar in diabetics. Research shows that sweet potatoes contain adiponectin, a protein hormone produced by our fat cells. People with diabetes tend to have lower levels of adiponectin, and sweet potato extracts have been shown to significantly increase adiponectin levels in persons with type 2 diabetes.

Side Effects of Lemon Juice You Didn’t Know About

Lemon juice may cause excessive dry and flakey skin. The acid in lemon juice may cause your pimples to sting or possibly bleed. Citric and ascorbic acids are strong antimicrobials, which deter mouth infections, but too much can irritate mucous membranes and cause canker sores. It can trigger heartburn, ulcers, GERD, dehydration and cause kidney problems.



Side Effects of Lemon Juice
Do you know Lemon/Lemon water has side effects too.  Lemon is generally a safe fruit that can be used for culinary and beauty purposes. Many people drink lemon juice with water in the morning as a way to cleanse, make their skin look better and many other benefits that some traditional medicines claim. Along with various benefits, drinking lemon juice/water has side effects too.

Firstly, lemon is very acidic and some people have to avoid it because of its low pH (those with sensitive stomachs). Secondly, lemon is largely used to treat many skin problems like acne scars, pimples and pigmentation, because lemon is slightly acidic, it’s believed that it will help in erasing these problems. But, this is not always true and lemon might have side effects on your skin. Here are some precautions you need to take before using lemons for your face.

Well-known for its traditional medicinal uses and beauty purpose, lemon juice is also known to have side effects on human body. These side effects include tooth erosion, ulcers., upset stomach, GERD, dehydration, kidney & gallbladder problems, frequent urination.
Lemon Juice For Dry skin: If you have dry or normal skin lemon juice may cause excessively dry and flakey skin.
Lemon For Pimples: The acid in lemon juice may cause your pimples to sting or possibly bleed.
Lightens skin: Astringents like lemon juice can cause your skin to lighten.
Not for dark skin: Those with dark skin should avoid using lemon juice on skin as an acne treatment as it can cause dark spots on your skin

Other Side Effects Of Lemon

1. Tooth Erosion

Consuming too many acidic foods or beverages, such as lemon water, causes extensive contact of acid with your teeth. This will erode tooth enamel and make your teeth sensitive, especially to hot or cold foods. To protect your teeth, drink acidic beverages through a straw. Citric and ascorbic acids are strong antimicrobials, which deter mouth infections, but drinking too much lemon juice can irritate mucous membranes and potentially lead to canker sores.

22 Okra (Ladies’ Finger) Benefits That Are Good For Your Health

Okra is a rich source of fiber, reduces blood sugar, helps conceiving, improves bone health, is anti-inflammatory, home remedy for cold and flu, relieves constipation, kills exhaustion and reduces colon cancer risk. It also prevents obesity, lowers cholesterol, prevents anemia, cures ulcers, boosts immunity and clears vision. Include it in your diet and see for yourself.


What is Okra?
Okra is one of the best medicinal vegetables, that hasn’t got its due sometimes due to its taste. Read this article to understand the benefits of eating Okra and why this is unarguably one of the best natural veggies to add to your wonder list and diet today!

okra, commonly known as lady’s fingers, is used in various recipes. This vegetable is of high medicinal and nutritional value. it can be eaten raw, cooked, or steamed depending on the diet plan. it helps in normalizing blood sugar levels, relieves constipation acts as a respiratory soother.
It is a perennial flowering plant belonging to the Malvaceae (mallows) family and named scientifically as Abelmoschus esculentus.  One of most nutritious vegetables around Okra is cultivated throughout the tropical and warm temperate regions around the world for its fibrous fruits or “pods”. The pods are handpicked while just short of reaching maturity and eaten as a vegetable.

What are the health benefits of eating Okra?

Okra has a long list of health benefits:

1. Rich Fiber Source: Okra’s rich fiber content helps in better digestion, and regularization of bowels. The soluble fiber, Pectin, swells up in the intestine and helps in easier elimination of the wastes from the intestine.

Popular Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs marks 74th birthday today

July 11, 2016 – Nigerian Actor Olu Jacobs Marks 74th Birthday Today One of the highly respected actors in Nollywood Pa Olu Jacobs is a year older today.

                                  

The veteran Nollywood star is celebrating his 74th birthday with joy and good health today. His beautiful wife, Ajoke Silva took to the social media few hours ago to honour him. In her words:

The Nollywood’s oldest couple married over 30 years ago. Their marriage is blessed with two handsome boys. Wishing Olu Jacobs many happy returns.

BREAKING: Adeboye Makes Move Over Death Of RCCG Pastor

– Pastor Adeboye has paid a visit to the family of an RCCG evangelist who was slain in Kubwa
 – The RCCG general overseer made the condolence visit alongside some members of his church 
– There are reports that Adeboye is to hold a programme at the Abuja stadium Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on Tuesday, July 12  paid a condolence visit to the family of Mrs Eunice Olawale.


It would be recalled that Mrs Eunice was murdered while preaching in Kubwa, a satellite town in Abuja. 

Reports that Adeboye and his entourage visited the family at their Gbazango Estate, Kubwa residence around 6am. 

Pastor Adebayo Tiamiyu, a family friend to the Olawales confirmed the visit. “I just learnt that the G.O visited the family early this morning to condole with them on the death of their loved one. 

You know the man of God had a programme at the Abuja stadium on Monday, so he visited the family on his way to the airport for his flight to Lagos,” he stated on the phone.

Mrs Eunice met with her untimely death at the hands of some suspected religious fanatics on Saturday, July 9. 

The 42-year-old Eunice Elisha was a deaconess at the Divine Touch parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) on Old NEPA Road, Phase 4, Kubwa. She had gone out to evangelize along Gbazango-West area of Kubwa, when she was hacked to death by unknown assailants suspected to be extremists. More details shortly.

Breaking News: Gandoki unveiled as the official Comedian to the Dream Team VI to Brazil

Gandoki unveiled as the official Comedian to the Dream Team VI to Brazil by Head Coach Samson Siasia on 28 June, 2016 in Abuja

 

Here is the Video of the Unveiling....

         

See list of Nigerian Churches you should run away from ........See Why!

The rate at which religion tends to find its way into virtually all that we do, has become very alarming. However, the issue is not with the various religions, but with those who believe and follow these diverse beliefs. 









It is no news that everyone is free to practice whichever religion suits him or her, but it is sad to note that that freedom has been abused and to a great extent has become man’s captivity.

See more pics below...

Family Of Boy Who Died Out Of Police Brutality Goes Diabolical During His Burial.

A young man who died out of police brutality in Ghana has been buried in style to avenge his death. 22-year-old boy Richmond Osei aka Tawiah who died out of police brutality, was laid to rest on Thursday, with the family going diabolical for those responsible. He was allegedly brutalized to death by the police on patrol duties after he was mistaken as a thief.

                           

Christians wear Choir Robes and White Garment church gown to school as Muslims Insist on Wearing Hijab to School

It is common knowledge that Muslim women wear hijab due to their religious tenets. Their women are not allowed to dress in what will make their curves obvious. But we Christians have no such.

Now the Muslims in Osun State went to court to get an order allowing them to wear hijab to school and the Judge granted the order. What did my fellow Christians do? They asked their children to wear Choir Robes and White Garment church gown to school. In the name of a stupid competition...



If Muslims cover head with hijab, we will also wear choir robe? When did Christians start behaving so badly? How many Christians are in choir? How many are attending white garment? So what will the rest Christians wear? Their grand father Masquerade dress? A true Christian shouldn't get involved in this.

Christians Wake-Up All Over The World

Daily Christians are beheaded like chickens, this is disheartening. Do Christians really deserve this? Watch the video below and reshare this video till every Christian sees this. 

2 Guys Kidnap 16 Children In Benin & Sleep With Them In A Room

Remember The Abandoned New Born Baby Who Was Rescued By A Dog?? ....See What is Happening To Him!

This baby was rescued by a dog after being abandoned by the mother in Saudi Arabia last year. The dog reportedly carried the baby in its mouth through the bush where he was left for dead and dropped him in front of a house. The baby is alive all thanks to God and the dog. Here is a new photo of the baby after making a remarkable recovery...

                   

                   

                                   

Woman With Stomach Pain Shocks Doctor After Condom Was Found In Her Appendix.

A woman with stomach pain and nausea shocked doctors after a condom was found inside her appendix. The 26-year-old came to hospital complaining of pain and tenderness on the right side of her pelvis, leaving her unable to eat and suffering from a fever.

                        

A scan revealed her abdomen was swollen with fluid so the medics, at a hospital in Cameroon, came to the conclusion she had appendicitis. They rushed her for emergency surgery to remove the infected organ before it burst - but noticed it felt unusual as they cut it out.

They discovered the organ had a piece of condom stuck inside it - which they believe is the first case of its kind to be reported in the medical literature. The woman admitted she had accidentally swallowed it two weeks earlier 

Snake Bites Man On His Penis While Sitting In The Toilet

This is every man's worst nightmare. A man in Thailand suffered huge blood loss after a python sank its fangs into his penis while he was sitting on the toilet. The man identified by Atthaporn Boonmakchuay tried desperately to break free after the huge snake attacked in the bathroom of his home in Chachoengsao, east of the capital Bangkok.

                         

According to reports, the 38-year-old reportedly reached down with his hand after feeling a sharp bite - only to discover the serpent's jaws clamped around the tip of his penis.

Atthaporn screamed out for his wife as he thrashed around trying to dislodge the 11ft python. Moments before collapsing, he managed to tie rope around the snake's head and tie it to the bathroom door.

But he was rushed to hospital after suffering horrific blood loss in the ordeal. He is reportedly in a stable condition.

                       

                                     

Story Of Shina Rambo - The Most Notorious Armed Robber In Nigerian History

Shina Rambo (born c. 1963) is a former bandit who terrorised South-West Nigeria in the 1990s. After serving jail-time for his crimes, he was converted by an evangelist and became a Christian evangelical

pastor.Shina Rambo now Mathew Oluwanifemi was a name that sent shivers down the spine of people who lived in the South West of Nigeria and even outside Nigeria, like Benin Republic and neighborhood, in the

1990s.

He was a hardened criminal, a terror and killer, one whom men of the security agencies will never forget in a haste.

A man mountain, towering about 6 ft 5inch, well built, dark skinned and sweltering eyes, he carried out his operations, like a movie, in the broad day light, with sophisticated weapons, and bullet belts and explosives strapped roundabout him. He specialized in robbing exotic cars on highways and banks. Nothing could stop him, not even security operatives, he was totally invincible. He was Shina Rambo!He was born in the year 1958 to a military man who was a bad egg in the service. His father was from Abeokuta in Ogun state, but his mother was a native of Sabongida–Ora in Edo state.

His father had over 18 wives, as was the norm for soldiers to impregnate virtually every woman they met where they were posted to.His father used his military influence to rob innocent citizens, and always brought huge amount of money home. This used to entice little Shina. He recalls, “I remembered when I was about 7 years old, my father came home with a lot of money, foreign currencies, with blood on it, and they were using something like a woman’s scarf to wipe it, then I asked him, is this an animal’s blood, or human blood? But he wouldn’t answer me, they were just drinking, smoking, and

merry making.

What Would You Do If A Teacher Do This To Your Child In School?

                    

Parents what would you do?