A new meta-analysis examines 40 years’ worth of research in an attempt to find out the ideal amount of fiber that we should consume to prevent chronic disease and premature mortality. Researchers and public health organizations have long hailed the benefits of eating fiber, but how much fiber should we consume, exactly? This question has […]
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Plantain, musa paradaisica, is an household plant. Both adults and children alike know it. Even though people are familiar with the Plantain plant, and enjoy its fruit, they do not pay attention to its other uses. When Plantain is roasted, it is called boole in Yoruba. When fried it is called dodo. The plantain plant, […]
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An Abuja based herbal doctor, Dr Bamidele Joshua said the consumption of mango leaves helps in the treatment of kidney and gall stones among others. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja that consumption of mango leaves also helps in the treatment of many health conditions. According to him, Mango […]
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The new millennium is constantly dealing with one of the most common diseases ever- diabetes. Diabetes occurs as a result of the pancreas inability to produce insulin, or when the body is struggling with producing this hormone naturally. The symptoms of diabetes can vary. Typically, you will discover frequent urination problem, particularly during the night. […]
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Plastic bottles contain hormone-disrupting chemicals that can cause cancer, diabetes, ADHD and autism, scientists confirmed in a report on Tuesday. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) interfere with the body’s hormonal system, affecting development and leaving the body open to a staggering range of diseases. But they are found in thousands of everyday products, ranging from plastic and […]
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Our overall health is significantly influenced by our diet and our lifestyle. Yet, since we live in a polluted environment, we are constantly surrounded by various chemicals and toxins which endanger our health, leading to many diseases.Often, routine checks may indicate imbalances, or increased or reduced values of the blood sugar or blood pressure, which […]
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Diabetes has reached epidemic proportions around the world,1 with China emerging as the “epicenter” of rising prevalence. Last year, data2 from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showed that more than one-third of all Americans3 are prediabetic, yet nine out of 10 of them don’t know they have it. At that time, […]
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By Julia Kitlinski-Hong When’s the last time you ate a sweet potato? As a healthy, starchy vegetable, sweet potatoes make a perfect addition to any meal. They also stand alone as a great snack with a little a bit of coconut oil and salt. Sweet potatoes are part of the root vegetable family that includes […]
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