JASMINE [embed]https://gfb.global.ssl.fastly.net/podcasts/HFB_6_Health_Benefits_of_Jasmine.mp3[/embed] Plants continue to play an integral role in both orthodox and traditional medicines for preventing and treating various diseases and ailments. Although not all plants fall into this category, yet a great number of plants have been recorded as excellent bioresources for medicinal purposes. Th
Jasmine is botanically known as Jasminum officinale or jæsmᵻnəm and belongs to the olive family of Oleaceae. This shrub comprises of approximately two hundred species that are originally from Oceania, Eurasia and Australasia.Jasmine is mostly planted for the distinctive fragrance of its flowers. Different countries have different names for jasmine for example; Marathi calls it kunda, Hindi calls i
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
Do You Cherish Your Life?This is a question I have asked myself and people around me and we strongly agreed that we cherish our lives. The main reason for asking this question is my zeal for promoting healthy living. Over the years, many stories have been unfolded about some individuals who assume that life is not worth living, hence pay very minimal attention to their lifestyles. This shouldn’t b
Grasshopper You might ponder ~ ~ ~ is grasshopper edible? Why do I need to include it in my diet? How can I eat this hopping insect?How can a little creature that normally produce chirping noise while hopping around the garden be part of my diet? No not for me! I've never and will never eat this type of creature! Well, what if there are no other options like meat, fish, birds, crustaceans and se
This post is dedicated to all mothers because MOTHERHOOD ROCKS! As a new mother, are you breastfeeding your baby? If yes, are you exclusively breastfeeding your baby? Do you breastfeed your baby on demand (responsive breastfeeding) or do you breastfeed based on a timely routine? Do you supplement breastmilk with infant formula, water etc? Are you aware of the advantages of breastfeeding? Do you know the benefits of breastmilk and why it is essential for the healthy-being of your baby? Well, these few questions have been thrown at you to ponder upon. Find out why you need to breastfeed your baby now.
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.
I was super excited the last time I attended an African party and luckily bumped into palm wine. My Oh My!!! I felt so nostalgic, flashing back through the past and how much I’ve missed this amazing drink. Nevertheless, I ain’t complaining at all but instead, I seized the opportunity to capture a shot of the drink so I can share some key facts you need to know about palm wine with you. Over the pa
The use of Raspberry ketones for weight loss is presently gaining huge attention, especially in the western world. The key question is - are raspberry ketones good for weight loss?
This spicy grilled croaker fish is just superb, healthy and super tasty. Moreover, the only cooking it needs is grilling and you get for yourself a delectable dish to enjoy...Super easy and it makes a great side-dish!
Have you tasted potato galette with cheese before? If yes, then kudos but if otherwise, here is the best place to start from. This is such a delectable dish that will change your potato life for good. Give the recipe a try and no doubt you will definitely enjoy every bit of it.
Millets With several studies supporting millet as a highly nutritious and healthy food, it is just disheartening that most of us are still oblivious of why millet is an essential grain. Despite being a popular grain, most of us are rather reluctant in including this tiny seeded cereal in our diets. The truth still remains that millet is one of the oldest cereal that is in high demand especially
Over the past few months, I have bumped into several people commending me on my blog but at the same time curious on how to start their own blogging career. I did shared with them the tips, however I realized that it is not worth keeping this idea only to myself and people around me rather I should share to the outer world. Obviously, I know that there are so many people out there who have the wri
Are you aware of the 10 reasons why bitter kola is highly sought after? This article unravels some important information about this amazing plant. Garcinia kola is a flowering plant that belongs to the Guttiferae or Clusiaceae family. Popularly known as bitter kola, Garcinia kola grows mainly in the rain forests region of west Africa such as Nigeria, Benin, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Cameroon, Congo,
How close are you to nature? In my own little way of ushering us into a blissful weekend ahead, I am delighted to share some beautiful pictures of our natural environment with you.
Aqua Optima water chiller is a very good product which gives better tasting to both hot and cold drinks. It gives a special formulation that reduces degree of herbicides, pesticides and chlorine by up to 80%. The activated carbon also helps prevent the unattractive oily film that can occur on the surface of hot drinks. Aqua Optima's layer of ultra fine mesh gives extra clarity to filtered water thereby improving the look and taste of cooked vegetables. It greatly reduces limescale thus extending appliance lifetime. The presence of calcium carbonate present in hard water areas leads to the build-up of limescale in kitchen appliances. Using Aqua Optima filtered water will help extend the life of your kettle. Aqua Optima is highly economical than bottled water. Bottled water is very expensive and is usually less regulated than our domestic tap water. Aqua Optima filtered water works out at under 4p per litre a tenth of the cost of bottled water. Drinking filtered tap water also has far less impact on the environment, as most water bottles are non-biodegradable All Aqua Optima products are BPA free.
Tomato is an edible fruit belonging to the nightshade family of Solanum lycopersicum. It originated from South American Andesbut its usage as food originated in Mexico before spreading to the other parts of the world. It is grown in tropical, sub-tropical and temperate areas. Ali et., al (2014) support that tomato is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and fibers. it is also a pe
This arroz blanco Mexicano rice is garnished in chicken broth and chives as they help to tender the intense flavour in the meal. Simply put, this meal is super flavoursome and delicious!
Here is a no-brainer paella rice recipe for you to try out at any time of convenience. Packed with the right ingredients to yield an awesome output. Simply delicious and irresistible!
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