About 20 results found.

11 Jul 2024

30 ICONIC BENEFITS OF RHUBARB AND ITS CONTRAINDICATIONS

in Vegetable By Blessing Okpala

Due to the immeasurable medicinal benefits of the rhubarb vegetable, it is often referred to as "the wondrous drug". Rhubarb is richly endowed with several health-benefiting vitamins, minerals and active compounds. It also exhibits several pharmacological activities such as antioxidizing, antiplatelet, immunoregulation, purgation, antidyslipidemic, antiulcer, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, antimicrobial, nephroprotective, antifungal and antidiarrhoeal effects.

19 Jun 2024

RHUBARB YOGHURT

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Rhubarb yoghurt is just the perfect dessert for summer!

26 Aug 2024

20 ICONIC BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL AND HOW TO PRODUCE VIRGIN COCONUT OIL

in Fruit By Blessing Okpala

Do you enjoy eating coconut fruit? Did you know that an oil can be produced from coconut? What do you know about coconut and its oil? Is coconut oil part of your regular diets? Do you think that coconut oil is healthy enough for human consumption? Or do you belong to the school of thought that coconut oil is unhealthy for human consumption? Well, this write-up throws light on some important facts you need to know about this nature's gift to humanity. Read through to ascertain if the coconut oil is healthy or unhealthy for your consumption. You will also find out the different types of coconut oil, the amazing benefits of coconut oil as well as the various methods you can produce coconut oil from the comfort of your kitchen.

23 May 2024

ICONIC BENEFITS OF THE SESAME SEED AND THE SESAME OIL

in Health Benefits By Blessing Okpala

One of the oldest oil crops that is mainly planted in Africa and Asia for its unique flavour and high oil content is sesame. Sesame is notable for its numerous beneficial properties such as anti-hypersensitivity, antioxidative, anticancer, anti-immunoregulation and immunoregulatory. It is also useful for controlling the blood pressure level, managing dermatological diseases and for lowering the cholesterol level.

27 Sep 2024

REMARKABLE BENEFITS OF CARROT AND ITS OIL

in Vegetable By Blessing Okpala

Fruits and vegetables remain a vital part of our diets. One important root vegetable that is also categorised as a fruit is the carrot. Carrot has gained tremendous recognition as a result of its high nutritional value and bioactive constituents. It provides us with numerous micronutrients, nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed for the healthy functioning of the body. Here are the reasons why carrot should be part of your regular diet.

22 Jun 2024

18 MEDICINAL PLANTS/HERBS FOR TREATING DIARRHEA

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

[embed]http:////gfb.global.ssl.fastly.net/podcasts/HFB_12_Treating_Diarrhea_with_plants.mp3[/embed] I suppose each and every one of us at some point in our lifetimes has suffered from diarrhoea! Maybe not the chronic type but probably the mild one. Kudos to you if you haven’t yet! You probably might be thriving in another planet! Addressing the issue of diarrhea has become an area of concern si

1 Sep 2024

19 POWERFUL MEDICINAL PLANTS FOR TREATING HEPATITIS

in Garden Cress By Blessing Okpala

Being one of the most essential and largest organs in our bodies, there is a need for us to adopt only the healthy habits that will keep our livers healthy at all times. Considering that many people have resorted to several unhealthy habits that could endanger the liver, it is high time such people started making a U-turn!But peradventure you are oblivious of certain common habits that could damag

23 Aug 2024

23 POWERFUL HERBS FOR TREATING DEMENTIA

in Ginseng By Blessing Okpala

My experience in the health sector brought me closer to elderly people suffering from dementia. It baffles me a lot to see a full-fledged adult who at some point in his/her lifetime, totally forgets everything about life, especially what is happening at the present time. Such people rather intermittently remember what had happened countless years ago and then recognise such past event as if it is

7 Oct 2024

OUTSTANDING BENEFITS OF BUCKWHEAT

in Crops By Blessing Okpala

Buckwheat Seeds Even though our health conditions are highly dependent on the type of food we consume, yet it is just disheartening that we oftentimes pay less attention to what we eat. While some foods are highly nutritious and essential for the healthy functioning of our bodies, others are not.Even though most of these essential healthy foods are quite affordable, yet we sometimes prefer to go

8 Dec 2024

12 POWERFUL HERBS FOR TREATING SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION (IMPOTENCE)

in Plants By Blessing Okpala

Medicinal plants/herbs continue to play an intrinsic role in revolutionizing the management and treatment of sexual disorders in men. Male sexual dysfunction (SD), male impotence or erectile dysfunction (ED) is a man’s inability to have or sustain a firm erection for sexual intercourse. Another form of sexual disorder is premature ejaculation (PE), which is when a man ejaculates semen shortly afte

17 Jul 2024

15 EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS OF MAIZE OR CORN

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

Due to the increasing awareness that is drawn towards the consumption of phytochemical compounds, the intake of maize has recently gained attention for studies. Maize is considered a healthy food because of its high constituent of phytochemicals and essential nutrients. Resistant starch from maize or high-amylose maize exhibits several health beneficial effects. Due to the numerous health benefits of maize, its inclusion in our daily diets is highly recommended. Moreover, the increasing population continues to increase the demand for more food production. Apart from satisfying the incessant demand for food, maize has been proven to meet up with both our nutritional, pharmaceutical, therapeutic, economic, medical and industrial demands.

29 Apr 2024

INSTANT POT ASPARAGUS SOUP

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Asparagus sautéed with onions in an instant pot, cooked with chicken broth and sour cream until soft, then blended until smooth with a Vitamix high powered blender. This instant pot asparagus soup can't be any better than it is. A brilliant combination of the right ingredients to fully exhibit the beauty of this amazing vegetable in an iconic way.

7 Feb 2024

BLACK BEANS AND YAM (AKIDI)

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Special info for you on a special day!!! Black beans and yam is a special dish you definitely need on a special day like this. And if you enjoy preparing your own meals, which I presume is the reason you are reading this post, then this recipe is a WIN WIN for you.

18 Aug 2024

18 SPECTACULAR BENEFITS OF SUGARCANE

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

Raw Sugar Cane Do you eat sugarcane just because it is exceptionally sweet? Did you know that sugarcane juice is an excellent alternative to sports drinks? Are you aware that this industrial crop is nutritionally and medicinally essential? Whichever category you fall into, here are some interesting facts you need to know about this unique crop plant.Sugarcane is the world's largest produced crop

14 Feb 2024

WHAT YOU STAND TO LOSE WITHOUT TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

What do you know about tribulus terrestris? Are you aware of what you stand to lose without tribulus terrestris? Here are some key reasons why medicinal herbs such as tribulus terrestris is very important to us. Over the past years, medicinal herbs have become an excellent source of secondary metabolites that are effective for treating several diseases. Clearly, most prescription drugs are produce

24 Jun 2024

ASTOUNDING BENEFITS OF FLAXSEED

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

Flaxseeds [embed]http:////gfb.global.ssl.fastly.net/podcasts/HFB_11_Health_Benefits_of_flaxseed.mp3[/embed] The use of herbal remedies for tackling diseases has been in existence since time immemorial. Several medicinal herbs and spices happen to be part of our everyday living. Interestingly, most of the natural sources of these herbal remedies serve as food and satisfy most of our numerous b

26 Jan 2024

10 MAGNIFICENT BENEFITS OF PSYLLIUM

in PLANT By Blessing Okpala

Psyllium Plants have played and will continue to play significant roles towards influencing the upkeep of human beings. They have also become a mainstay in pharmaceutical discoveries and creation of drugs for human utilizations. Moreover, these past years have recorded an increase in the number of new drugs that have positively contributed to the well-being of human beings and much more are yet

17 Jan 2024

Crock-Pot Lunch Warmer

in external By Blessing Okpala

Crock-Pot CSC019 Lunch Warmer 600ml, Grey & Yellow 600ml capacity perfect for 1 person Travel secure lid and carry handle Plug in once you get to work and by lunchtime your warm lunch is ready Reheat your lunch in 2-3 hours Removable dishwasher-safe pot and detachable plug

13 Jul 2024

12 KEY BENEFITS OF EGUSI MELON (CITRULLUS COLOCYNTHIS)

in Blog By Blessing Okpala

Egusi Melon Seeds [embed]http:////gfb.global.ssl.fastly.net/podcasts/HFB_7_Health_Benefits_of_Egusi_melon_seeds.mp3[/embed] What is your favourite soup condiment?Though not my favourite soup condiment but I know countless people that enjoy egusi soup to bits. On a scale of 1 to 5, I’ll rate my hubby Iyke, on a scale of 5 because he dearly enjoys this soup. Well, my favourite still remains the

4 May 2024

JOLLOF EGG NOODLES

in Lunch By Blessing Okpala

Capture the amazing beauty of a sunny afternoon with a plate of delectable jollof egg noodles. With the luscious addition of some sweet peppers, fresh chives, black peppercorn, onions and a little bit of spices, this egg noodle dish cooked up really well for a delicious lunch.

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