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   To those who have lost weight or are trying to lose weight, they know how complex the weight loss journey can be. Most times, you never know what foods can trigger those extra pounds and totally throw off your entire plan for the week or month.  Here are some groups of food you should generally avoid. Soda Sodas contain a high fructose corn syrup content which can cause metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions– high blood sugar, increased blood pressure, excess body fat– which happen together and increases risk of heart disease, diabetes and stroke. Refined Carbohydrates A high intake of refined carbohydrates causes a major surge in blood sugar which causes the pancreas to produce insulin at a faster rate to clear the sugar from your blood. This causes the body to work faster than it usually does, digesting and absorbing at a rate that could lead to a metabolic crash. Foods in this category include pasta, sweet and bread. Artificial Sweeten...

  Morning are personally my least favorite part of the day. I'd rather much sleep in all day and just not have to get out of bed. Most people are definitely not morning people but unfortunately, the brain works the best in the mornings. The earlier, the better...   Here are a list of habits that everyone should have to be more productive in the morning! No matter how much some of us hate morning, it's probably the best time of the day to get work done! 1. Drinking water Drinking water boosts your metabolism, flushes out toxins, and helps your brain! 2. Eating fruit Eating fruit is the best on an empty stomach, which conveniently, is the morning! 3. Get some homework done Ever been in a situation where you're piled with so much homework and think that you're probably going to be awake till 3 am? Well, it's actually better for the brain if you slept early and just woke up earlier to finish your work. Studies show that your brain works the best in the mo...

     There is no need to suffer through bland, unsalted meals in the sake of health. Here are  12 reasons why salt is good for you : 1. The premise that salt leads to hypertension has never been scientifically supported. On the contrary, studies show that a reduced-sodium diet leads to health issues.  In one study  subjects consuming less than 2300 mg. (the recommended daily allowance) of sodium per day had significantly higher mortality rates  (meaning a higher risk of death) than the subjects consuming 2300 mg. or more sodium per day. 2.  Salt aids blood sugar control by improving insulin sensitivity . A low-salt diet  increases insulin resistance  and even moderate dietary salt restriction is shown to cause systemic insulin resistance. 3.  Salt is a natural antihistamine . A pinch of salt sprinkled on the tongue may help improve an allergic reaction or an asthma attack. 4.  Your body needs salt to maintain ...

  The papaya is an incredibly healthy tropical fruit. It's loaded with antioxidants that can reduce inflammation, fight disease and help keep you looking young. Here are 8 health benefits of papaya: 1. Papaya Is Delicious and Loaded With Nutrients Papaya is the fruit of the  Carica papaya  plant. Christopher Columbus reportedly called it "fruit of the angels" because it tasted so good. The papaya originated in Central America and Southern Mexico, but is now grown in many other parts of the world. Papaya contains an enzyme called papain, which can break down the tough protein chains found in muscle meat. Because of this, people have used papaya to tenderize meat for thousands of years. If the papaya is ripe, it can be eaten raw. However, unripe papaya should always be cooked before eating, especially during pregnancy. That's because the unripe fruit has a high latex content, which can stimulate contractions. Papayas are shaped similar...

   Do you know that locust beans is a food species whose importance is recognized both regionally and internationally? In some societies on the African continent it is not an ordinary food item but a therapeutic food and a source of income.    Locust bean, commonly referred to as iru by Yorubas, ‘ogiri’, ‘dawa dawa’ by Igbos, is a local seasoning or condiment used in soups and stews. A very popular soup ingredient, globally, it is referred to as African locust bean with the botanical name as Parkia biglobosa. It is not easy to look at, and the smell is unpleasant – at best. These aside, Locust Bean is the single, most significant ingredient guaranteed to take your soups, stews or mixed vegetables from just okay to great. It can be found in a wide range of environments in Africa and is primarily grown for its pods that contain both a sweet pulp and valuable seeds. The most valuable parts of the locust bean are high in lipid (29%), protein (35%), carbohydrate (16%...