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FLUID INTAKE

Hi there,Welcome to the second stage of  kidney failure series. In this episode, a very pertinent concern regarding fluid intake for patients with kidney failures will be addressed with possible recommendations offered. However, before addressing this topic, a brief description of the main function  of a kidney will be discussed.Kidney helps to regulate the level of fluid that exits the body. Howe

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YAM AND VEGETABLE (JI AKWUKWO NRI)

Just a hearty, warmly and yet a super healthy dish to welcome everyone into the month of September! This yam and vegetable (ji akwukwo nri) is just spot on and I urge you to give it a try!!!

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KIDNEY FAILURE

My sole aim of writing this blog is to suggest to patients going through dialysis (kidney failures)  on the types of foods and the recommended daily fluid intake so as to minimise any complications associated with dialysis. Approximately two months ago, I had a chat with a nephrologist doctor friend of mine who currently consults in one of the biggest hospitals in  Europe. We had a very good chat

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HOME REMEDIES FOR CHEST CONGESTION

The weather is so cold now and this is the season of the year many individuals go through an uncomfortable health condition known as chest congestion. Do you often suffer from chest congestion as a result of cold or other minor respiratory tracts infections? Have you been searching for some easy home remedies for dealing with chest congestion? Then search no further! These easy home remedies outli

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26 PECULIAR BENEFITS OF SCALLION

Spring Onions How often do you include scallion in your diet? Did you know that the wide recognition of this amazing vegetable is attributed to its numerous nutritional, medicinal and therapeutic effects? Peradventure scallion is not your bread and butter, I can assure you that reading this article will make you see reasons on why you should regularly include this powerful vegetable in your diet

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15 EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS OF MAIZE OR CORN

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.

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16 HOME REMEDIES FOR CONSTIPATION

Introduction Constipation is a medical condition of the digestive system which causes an individual to form solid stool that is very painful and hard to get rid of. In very severe cases, the faecal elimination can lead to severe bowel obstruction which is followed by bloatedness or feeling of fullness. Constipation affects people of all ages and people can suffer from it at any time of their lifet

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YAY! UNBOXING CANON EOS 6D

 [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO9PNYEgs1U[/embed]I can now confidently say that I am amazingly excited that I will henceforth be using Canon EOS 6D for my food photography. I just unboxed the Canon EOS 6D Camera and I am ecstatic.Ooh la la I am mmmmmm................. as in seriously dancing!Ask me why?Well, because I am finally unboxing my Canon EOS 6d. Yes, Yes, Yes!Sorry that I a

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15 WORTHY BENEFITS OF WATERLEAF (TALINUM TRIANGULARE)

Waterleaf Assuming that nature never offered us any sort of vegetations such as vegetables, plants, trees, how could we have survived? Could there have been other alternatives? There are no doubts that vegetables continue to play important roles in our survival ~ supplying our bodies with essential nutrients that are necessary for our wellbeing. Several vegetables all over the world serve as bot

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17 APPARENT REASONS YOU NEED PAPAYA (PAWPAW)

Carica Papaya Medicinal plants are highly important for the overall well-being of everybody owing to the numerous beneficial attributes derived from them. The amazing benefits of these plants are greatly dependent on the valuable chemical substances that offer countless essential physiological support to our body. Some of these key chemical compounds present in such medicinal plants include; phe

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Salmon and Vegetable Sushi Recipe

Sushi is a Japanese recipe made of cooked vinegared rice. It can be mixed with other ingredients of choice like prawns, salmon, fruits and  vegetables however, this particular sushi recipe features salmon, carrot, cucumber and bell peppers.The method of preparation and the ingredients used vary widely but one commonality of sushi is rice otherwise referred to as shari.  The first step involves, pa

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GRILLED TURKEY AND VEGETABLE KABOBS

As the weather warms up, treat yourself with some yummyyyy grilled turkey and vegetable kabobs. So here's a quick recipe for fixing these kabobs. I encourage you to give the recipe a try and you will enjoy every bit of these cuties.

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CHICKPEA DIP WITH VEGETABLE BATONS

This chickpea dip with vegetable batons dish is a fun, quick, tasty and healthy way to spice up your dinner. Easy to make, tasty and super healthy. Give the recipe a try and you will be glad you did.

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5-A-DAY AND ITS BENEFITS

How often do you eat fruit and vegetables? On a scale of 1 to 10, rate yourself.If your score is 10/10, then I wholeheartedly render a very big kudos to you.If your score is between 5 to 9, then you have done so well.If you score beneath 5, then you definitely need to wake up from your slumber right away.Yes, this serves as a clarion call to us all!!!It is still not late for you to start acknowled

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BENEFITS OF PEANUTS (ARACHIS HYPOGAEA)

Peanuts botanically known as Arachis hypogaea belongs to the species of legume of the Fabaceae family (Feng et., al 2012). It is an annual plant growing approximately 30 to 50 cm tall which originated from Paraguay. They are known with other names such as ground nuts, monkey nuts or pygmy nuts.According to the Peanut Institute, peanuts are rich sources of vitamin E, niacin, copper, phosphorus magn

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GRILLED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Enhance your lunch with some freshly prepared grilled chicken and vegetable salad. Super easy to prepare, healthy, tantalizing and above all super refreshing. Don't miss out on this..

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SPICY VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

Full of fresh vegetables and aromatic flavours to bring out the taste of this spicy vegetable fried rice that is ideal for lunch!

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ROASTED POTATO AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Give this roasted potato and vegetable salad recipe a try and I have no doubt that once its ready, your entire family members will gather round the dinning table to enjoy a hearty, healthy, delicious and mouthwatering meal together.

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Vegetable Yam

Introduce the daily consumption of green Amaranthus vegetable in your household to maintain healthy lifestyle. Vegetable yam recipe is a palatable dish. Vegetable yam recipe is a palatable dish. Vegetable yam is a very nutritional delicacy usually prepared with a green vegetable known as Amaranthus Caudatus Viridis.

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VEGETABLE SOUP (EFO RIRO)

Spice up your lunch or dinner with this delectable vegetable soup (efo riro). So refreshing, easy-to-cook and packed with assorted nutritious vegetables that are highly essential for the well-being of your body. Give the recipe a try and you will be glad you did.

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