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Healthy tips on Lime Juice/ Water.

2022-10-17T22:12:00.001+01:00

Though limes are small in size but they are loaded with nutrients.

Drinking lime juice provides a variety of health benefits.

1. Limes are high in active compounds that function as antioxidants in your body. They are good sources of antioxidant. Antioxidants are important compounds that defend your cells against molecules called free radicals. In high amounts, free radicals can damage your cells, and this damage has been linked to chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

2. Limes are high in vitamin C, a nutrient that may help boost your immune system. It increases the production of white blood cells, which help protect your body against infections and disease. It also help wounds recover faster by reducing inflammation and stimulating collagen production which promotes healthy skin.

3. Limes are generally safe to eat, drink, and touch, but some people may have an adverse reaction to eating them or applying them to their skin. Limes are very acidic and best enjoyed in moderation. Eating many limes can increase your risk of cavities, as the acid in limes and other citrus fruits can erode tooth enamel.

4. Drinking lime water improves digestion. Limes are acidic and they help saliva break down food for better digestion. The acidity of limes can clear the excretory system when experiencing constipation.

5. Lime water helps you manage your weight. Citric acids can boost metabolism, helping you burn more calories and store less fat.

To prepare lime water or juice:

You only need to pick up a few limes from the lime tree or store. Wash fresh limes thoroughly to remove dirt, and insects. After filling a glass with water, squeeze juice from one or two limes into the glass. For the best results, drink lime water without sugar or other additives. Remember not to take too much of lime water.

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Milk

2022-10-10T16:54:00.001+01:00

Milk is a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings. Milk is very high in vitamins, minerals, quality animal protein, and healthy fats, it is also one of the best dietary sources of calcium.

Most of the milk in the market today is fortified, or supplemented, with vitamin A and D. The milk foods include whole, low-fat, skim, and dried milk, cultured milk products (Yogurt), cheese, ice cream and ice milk.

BENEFITS OF MILK TO THE BODY

- Milk can help fight depression and prevent heartburn.

- It is a great source of calcium which helps to build healthy bones and teeth.

- It serves as a source of energy.

- It build and repairs muscle tissue.

- It helps to lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

- It reduces the risk of obesity.

- It aids in muscle growth.

- It helps protect against cancer and prevent early ageing of the skin

- It prevent osteoporosis and bone fractures and even help maintain a healthy weight.

‘’Milk might be healthy and nutritive, but drinking too much of it in a day does not guarantee better health cause it can be linked with mortality and increased risk of fracture.’’

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Jollof Rice

2022-06-28T10:05:00.001+01:00

I strongly believe this can be anyone’s favourite delicacy. It is a typical dish made by long/short-grain rice, tomatoes, spicy, onions, chicken and meat, although the ingredients vary across different region, I believe this is why there is a controversy on which is better between Nigeria and Ghana Jollof Rice (lol).

Although there is no specific health benefits of Jollof Rice on the internet but based on what I realized I’ll be stating some of it health benefits which are as follows;

1. I hope you can relate when I tell you eating Jollof Rice brings Joy. There is this kind of joy you feel when you know you’ll be having that special dish especially party Jollof rice. Personally, I always look forward to days when my parents have a party to attend, on such days they bring back home party Jollof rice and fried rice (yummy) well you can’t blame me as I am a food lover I guess, hard to admit that (lol). When you are joyful it promotes a healthier lifestyle, relieves stress and pain, and support longetivity as well.

2. The chicken present in the dish contains the amino acid tryptophan which has been linked to higher levels of serotonin (the “feel good” hormone) in our brains. Eating chicken can help with weight management and reduce the risk of heart diseases.

3. The meat present in the meal is essential for the immune systems and brain development.

4. The spicy present in Jollof rice speeds up body metabolism, help kill bacteria and may even help fight cancer cells.

“The secret of having great Jollof Rice is in how much love and attention you give the sauce”

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Health Benefits of Plant Based Diets

2022-06-14T13:32:00.001+01:00

Plant Based Diet simply refer to a diet made of food products from plants. Although, there seems to be many interpretations of “Plant-Based Diet”. But I need you to understand that it doesn’t necessarily mean elimination of every other animal food products, but rather a diet that is centred on food products from plants.

To have a broader understanding of Plant Based Diets, I would like to dive into the five group of food from plants.

1. Fruits

Fruit is a fleshy part of plant, which develops from the plant’s flower, usually containing a seed or more. Examples would include apple, banana, mango, orange, watermelon, pawpaw, grape, strawberry etc.

2. Vegetables

Vegetables are plants or parts of plants usually eaten by humans. Some of these plants can be eaten with exposure to minimal food processing techniques. A few examples are spinach, cabbage, lettuce, onions, jute leaf (Yoruba- Ewedu) etc.

3. Tubers

Tubers are enlarged structures in plant acting as food storage and growing in the ground, in or around the root region of the plant. Examples are yam, cassava, potato, carrots, sweet potatoes etc.

4. Whole Grains

Whole grains include foods like rice, wheat, corn, sorghum, barley, oat etc.

5. Legumes

They include beans, nuts, soybeans, cowpeas, and groundnuts.

Although there are several benefits of plant based diets but I would love to mention two major benefits;

1. Weight Control

Plant-based diets are nutrient dense and full of fibre, this makes them so effective for weight loss. Plant based diets can help you cut out excess calorie intake, because the presence of fibre can make you feel fuller. And fibres are indigestible, so serves are good measure for calorie intake control. Apart from making you feel full, fibre also makes the digestive tract healthier, aids digestion process and eases bowel movement.

2. Disease Prevention

The essence of plant based diet in living a healthy life cannot be over-emphasised. Plant based diets are rich in micronutrients, antioxidants and phytochemicals. All of these helps in improving a person’s immune system. Your heart would be healthier with plant-based diets, because by having such you would eliminate all manners of saturated fat and excessive sugar intake from other food products. Plant based diet gives you a reduced risk of type-2 diabetes. All of these are scientifically proven.

Basing the higher percentage of your diet on junks and highly (industrially) processed foods isn’t a healthy way of living. Junks and Industrially processed foods have their place, but they shouldn’t constitute the major part of your diet. Eat healthy, this will influence the kind of life you would live.

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References

https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/plant-based-primer-beginners-guide-starting-plant-based-diet/

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/what-plant-based-diet

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-a-plant-based-diet-and-why-should-you-try-it-2018092614760

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuber

Ginger

2022-05-30T14:31:00.001+01:00

Ginger is a flowering plaints whose rhizome ginger root or ginger is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine.

Although used in traditional medicine and as a dietary supplement, there is no good evidence that consuming ginger or its extract has any effect on human health.

Raw ginger is 79% water, 18% carbohydrate 2% protein and 1% fat.

Adverse effects

Allergic reactions to ginger generally result in a rash. Although generally recognized as safe, ginger can cause heartburn and other side effects, particularly if taken in powdered form. It may adversely affect individuals with gallstone and may interfere with the effects of anticoagulants, such as warfin or aspirin.

Health Benefits

A unique fragrance and flavor of ginger comes from its natural oils, the most important of which is gingerol. Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger. It is responsible for most of ginger’s medicinal properties. Ginger is high in gingerol, a substance with powerful anti-flammatory and antioxidant properties

Ginger helps relieve nausea and vomiting for people undergoing certain types of surgery. It is also effective when it comes to pregnancy – related nauseas such as morning sickness. But it recommended that pregnant women who are close to labour or who had miscarriage avoid ginger. Ginger is contraindicated with a history of vaginal bleeding and clothing disorder as well.

Ginger could also help reduce body mass index (BMI) and blood insulin levels. High blood insulin level are associated with obesity.

Ginger help with osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a common health problem.

It involves degeneration of the joints in the body leading to symptoms such as joint pain and stuffiness.

Ginger contains the substance gingerol, which appears to have protective effects against cancer.

Ginger can protect against age-related damage to the brain. It can also help improve brain function in middle aged women.

Ginger is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefit to our body and brain.

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What is the Difference between Vitamins and Minerals?

2022-05-23T10:09:00.001+01:00

When it comes to taking balanced diet, it always emphasized that vitamins and minerals are important in human diet.

They are both categorised as Micronutrients, but are actually different in a number of ways. It would be necessary to keep ourselves reminded that micronutrients are needed in small quantities but are highly necessary to our bodily growth, processes and maintenance. Micronutrients however shouldn’t be consumed in excess, as they might cause more harm than good when taken in excess.

So let’s begin by relating what Vitamins are;

Vitamins are organic substances needed in minute quantities for growth and for maintaining good health. They are obtained from plants and animals. They are broadly classified into two categories:

• Fat Soluble Vitamins (Vitamin A, D, E and K)

• Water Soluble Vitamins (Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12 and C)

Vitamins generally can be easily destroyed by heat, light and chemical agents. This makes them require less exposure to cooking or harsh food processing techniques. Vitamins play a significant role in immune and nervous system functioning, repairing and healing wounds, developing red blood cells, and growth and development by releasing energy from food. They also keep our eyes, lungs, skin, hair, bones, tissues and gastrointestinal tract functioning well.

Now to Minerals;

Minerals on the other hand are inorganic substances needed for bodily maintenance. They originate in the earth. Because they are inorganic in nature, they are generally more stable than vitamins and can withstand a greater measure of exposure to heat and light compared to vitamins.

They are broadly classified into two categories likewise:

• Essential Minerals

• Trace Minerals

Essential minerals are required in higher quantities than trace minerals. Trace minerals are required in very much minute amounts. Essential minerals include sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and sulphur. Trace minerals include iron, zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, manganese, fluoride, chromium, molybdenum.

Trust you can now specify the differences between vitamins and minerals. Thanks for reading.

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References

Minerals: Their Functions and Sources | Michigan Medicine (uofmhealth.org)

What's the difference between vitamins and minerals? | Go Ask Alice! (columbia.edu)

https://news.australiannaturaltherapistsassociation.com.au/what-is-the-difference-between-vitamins-and-minerals

BMI

2022-05-16T10:12:00.001+01:00

Have you ever heard about BMI?

If you have, have you considered knowing what your BMI is?

You're probably wondering what all this questions is about, well today we'll be learning about the importance of BMI.

Don't stop reading now, sit back and enjoy your read!

BMI, Body Mass Index is a measure of body fat based on the height and the body weight that applies to adult men and women. BMI is an inexpensive and easy screening method for weight category, underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obesity.

BMI does not measure body fat directly but it is moderately correlated with more direct measures of body fat. There are other methods to measure body fat but BMI is an inexpensive one unlike the others which require a highly trained personnel and they are expensive.

How is BMI calculated?

Body Mass Index is a person's body weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters.

BMI = Body Weight/(Height)²

BMI is calculated the same way for both adults and children.

How BMI is interpreted?

For adults 20 years old and older, BMI is interpreted using the standard weight status categories. These categories are the same for men and women of all body types and ages.

Below 18.5 - Underweight

18.5-24.9 - Healthy Weight

25.0-29.9 - Overweight

30.0 and above - Obesity

The essence of knowing your BMI;

1. The interpretation of the BMI will help to detect if there's any underlying health risks you may face if it is outside the healthy range.

2. It can help a doctor determine your overall fitness and the risk of developing chronic diseases e.g type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure etc.

BMI is a good measure of your health but it is not perfect as it is not a completely reliable assessment for every body type nevertheless know your BMI, Visit any local medical centre to do that.

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Orange Peel

2022-04-25T08:47:00.001+01:00

Orange peel though often discarded has different uses and health benefits.

Uses of Orange peel;

In the Kitchen:

• The strips of orange peel can be boiled to make tea

• One use of orange peels is as a dried seasoning. Orange peels can be scraped across with a specialized kitchen grater called a zester. The zester removes only the thin upper layer of the orange peel, not the lighter colored pith. The grating action creates a pile of orange zest, which is usually left to dry overnight before being stored in an airtight herb bottle. Orange zest is often used to enhance other flavors in desserts, gravies, and even some meat dishes. Dried orange peels can also be sprinkled as a garnish.

• Orange peels can be used to make delicious homemade oils. Place some orange peel and cranberries in olive oil and close it with a cork. You can observe a wonderful flavor to the oil after some weeks.

• Placing a piece of orange peel in a container of brown sugar will help keep it from drying out.

• Orange peel can be chopped into smaller pieces, after the orange juice has been squeezed in a bowl. Both can be boiled together to make orange jam.

• Orange peel can be dried, grinded and made into powdery form which can be used for baking as orange peel powder.

• Yam flour normally known as (Elubo) can be fortified with orange peel.

Around the House:

• Another use for orange peels, is air freshening. Combing dried orange peels, cinnamon sticks, lemon peels and flower petals in a simmering pot of water. As the steam leaves the potpourri, the air should become much more scented. For safety purposes, keep an eye on the pot and do not leave it boiling unattended.

• Orange peels can be tastefully cut and added to dried flower arrangements for extra color, shape, and style.

• Dried orange peels can be stored in a cheesecloth bag and kept in closets, drawers or cupboards to help reduce musty odors.

Outside the House:

• Placing orange peels at the bottom of your garbage can before putting in a garbage bag is said to reduce odor and also help discourage insect infestation.

• Rubbing orange peels directly on the skin can be an effective mosquito repellent. Insects in generally find the odor of orange oil offensive.

• Some experts suggest that a mixture of dried orange peels and coffee grounds will discourage neighborhood cats from using a homeowner’s yard as a litter box. The overpowering smell of orange oil and coffee overrides their usual litter box signals.

• Taking a few orange peels in a cup of warm water and make a puree in a blender. Pour this solution into anthills to prevent ants or anywhere around the house that you do not want ants to be.

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Amazing Reasons Why You Should Eat Snails

2022-04-20T10:55:00.003+01:00

I remember those days my Dad would get plenty of snails (that had been processed) home from work. I always looked forward to Wednesdays meal (if your home is like mine that has a food timetable for each day) of Rice and Snail Stew, Yummy!😋

Talk about snails, most people, especially in our blessed country Nigeria, have several reservations towards it, most of what they say appears superstitious.

However, snail in itself has it amazing benefits in the body, some of which you will find out in this article.

Snails are small mollusks that wreck havoc in your garden or crawl around on the wall, sidewalks after rain. Snails are actually mouth watering delicacy especially when cooked in a well garnished sauce. To some people eating snails sounds unpleasant but if they can get past their thoughts, they will discover snails have a unique taste. When cooked, it takes on the flavour of whatever meal, behind this garlicky goodness, is there any nutritional substances?

Let’s take a look at some of the amazing reasons why you should eat snails.

1. Snail is a source of Protein

Snails do provide a low calorie source of protein which is essential for building and repairing muscle and is also better at filling you up than carbs and fat. Most people look to seafood as an easy source of protein, but actually snails have more.

2. Snail is a source of Selenium

We do not need much selenium in our bodies, but we do need some to keep a healthy immune system and to protect cells against damage. And, snails contain selenium.

3. Snail is a source of Iron

The iron nutrient found in snails is essential for building red blood cells and carrying energy around the body. One serving of snails contains 22% of recommended daily allowance of Iron. A lack of iron can lead to extreme fatigue and anemia.

4. Snail is a source of Magnesium

Snails are also a good source of magnesium which our bodies need to maintain a normal blood pressure, strengthen bones and also keep the heartbeat regular.

5. Snail is a source of Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is needed to build red blood cells, keep the nervous system healthy, release energy from the food we eat and process folic acid. Amazingly, snails got plenty of it.

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Salads

2022-04-11T08:24:00.001+01:00

Salads is a great way to meet your daily recommendation for fruits and vegetable. Salads plays a very important role in any meal. Indian food and Indian meals are incomplete without serving healthy salad dishes.

Doctors always advice to eat a healthy salad on a daily basis, it may be vegetable salad, fruit salad, or mixed salad. Today in such a stress filled life, healthy food is an essential phenomenon, that provides multivitamins to our body. Eating healthy salad becomes necessary to run smoothly in the life. Eating healthy salad is a good habit, that must be adopted by everyone and anyone.

Salad is an amazing treat to the taste bud and people of some countries even do not sit on the dinning tables, if salad is not accompanied in their meal.

There is no hard or fast rule to have special salad ingredient infact it can be prepared by using the things which are available in our home, salads are extremely easy in making, it takes mere time than cooking.

Health Benefits of eating Salad;

1. Salad contains various types of vitamins, calcium, folic acids, fiber and phytonutrients that helps to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer and health diseases.

2. It works great for the person with diabetes, and vegetable salads keep weight gain.

3. Salads contains a lot of fiber which ultimately helps improving digestive health.

4. Sprouted salads keeps your nails strong and hair lustrous.

5. Fruits salads keeps diseases away from the body.

If you’re not on therapeutic diet, then eating different types of salad is best for you. It not only helps in reducing the weight but also brings glow on the face and gives energy to the body.

Salad is fat free and good for the skin and health.

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White Bread

2022-04-04T09:04:00.001+01:00

White bread is one of the most popular staple foods worldwide. It is made from refined wheat flour. Refined wheat flour already has brans and germ layers eliminated. Although this process has a number of baking advantages, however the removal of bran and germ layers also leads to the loss of dietary fibre, minerals, vitamins and some other essential nutrients. However, fortification remains an avenue to replace a number of nutrients that might have already been lost.

White bread is a food rich in carbohydrates. However, having a glycaemic index of 75 makes it rank very high on the glycaemic index. Food that are high on the glycaemic index have the ability to greatly increase your blood sugar level immediately after consumption. This is because they are composed of sugar that can be easily broken down and speedily digested. Due to its level of contribution to the blood sugar level, over dependence on white bread may lead to weight gain and increased risk of diabetes.

Sugar plays an important role in the body, in fact a role that cannot be played by any other nutrient. However, the point is that, it can be dangerous to our health when it is ingested in excess.

White bread may not be all bad as the media sometimes project, however the point is you need to get conscious about eating a balanced diet. Basing a majority of your diet solely on white bread may not be so healthy as well. It is nutritional advisable to consume more of whole foods than refined foods.

Never forget that, eating well is your responsibility. Your body is the only home you have to live on this planet, take very good care of it. Watch your diet, eat well always.

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Facts About Cucumber Water

2022-03-07T13:31:00.001+01:00

Cucumber water may not initially sound like a kind of thing you want to serve guests, but do you know it is possibly the most refreshing drink and it is natural.

Cucumbers contain Vitamin C and Caffeic acid, two antioxidant nutrients that can help protect the skin from sun damage.

The idea of cucumber water used in spas alone needs to be discarded because nowadays people enjoy having this healthy refreshing drink at home. It is very easy to make so why not give it a try. During one of my research on lighten of the underarm, as per a lady that I am, I want a fresh and bright underarm, I learnt that cucumber water could lighten the underarm, although I haven't achieved much on that as I'm still trying it out.

Below are some of the benefits of cucumber water;

1. Hydration

Staying hydrated is vital for overall health, always remember that.

If you're a type that does not enjoy taking as much water daily then this piece is for you. Adding cucumber water gives water some extra flavour, encouraging you to drink more and remember that your body can't function properly without water. Always stay hydrated.

2. Blood Pressure

Cucumber is an excellent source of potassium, making cucumber water a good way to add more potassium to the body, create a better sodium potassium balance, and, potentially lower blood pressure.

3. Healthy Skin

It is no new thing that ladies especially loves their skin to glow. Generally, proper hydration can help the body to flush out toxins and keep the skin healthy. Cucumbers are also rich in vitamin B, which can help with acne and other skin problem.

4. Helps With Weight Loss

If you're trying to lose weight, replacing sugary sodas, sports, drinks and juices with cucumber water can help you cut some serious calories from your diet.

5. Boosts Bone Health

Cucumbers are high in Vitamin K. In fact one cup of sliced cucumber has about 19% of the recommended daily value. Your body needs Vitamin K to help form proteins that are needed to have healthy bones and tissues as well as to make your blood clot properly.

I hope you now know that cucumber water does a lot of good to the body, and you'd consider including it in your diet. Cheers to a healthy living as you start your journey.

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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323694#muscle-health

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SEAFOODS: A healthful choice for people of all ages. (E.g Fish)

2022-02-28T09:02:00.001+01:00

Seafood is a healthful choice for people of all age growing children, pregnant women, active adults, and rated fat, sodium and is a rich source of many essential vitamins and minerals. Seafood also is one of the few foods that contain longchain omega3 fatty acids, easily digested protein. A 3.5 ounce serving, have many beneficial health effects and are essential for the elderly.

Seafood is an excellent source of lean, high seafood provides almost half of an adult’s daily protein needs for only 100 to 200 calories.

The nutritional value of seafood is very important during fetal growth and development, as well as in early eating.

Seafood is important because it supplies docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for breastfeeding, and women of childbearing age, that is beneficial for the brain and visual development infancy and childhood. For pregnant women, mothers of infants.

Fish have generous amounts of vitamins A and D, sardines, are good sources of bonebuilding calcium. Fish is among the healthiest foods on the planet. It is loaded with important nutrients, such as protein and vitamin D. Fish is also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are incredibly important for body and brain.

Health benefits of eating fish

1. High in important nutrients.

Fish is packed with many nutrients that most people are lacking. This includes high-quality protein, iodine, and various vitamins and minerals.

Fatty species are sometimes considered the healthiest because fatty fish, including salmon, trout, sardines, tuna, and mackerel, are higher in fat-based nutrients. It is high in many important nutrients, including high-quality protein, iodine, and various vitamins and minerals. Fatty varieties also pack omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D.

2. Fish contain nutrients that are crucial during development. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for growth and development. The omega-3 fat docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is especially important for brain and eye development. For this reason, it is often recommended that pregnant and breastfeeding women eat enough omega-3 fatty acids. However, some fish are high in mercury, which is linked to brain developmental problems.

Thus, pregnant women should only eat low-mercury fish, such as salmon, sardines, and trout. They should also avoid raw and uncooked fish because it may contain microorganisms that can harm the fetus.

Fish intake is linked to reduced mental decline in older adults. People who eat fish regularly also have more gray matter in the brain centers that control memory and emotion.

3 . A good dietary sources of vitamin D.

Vitamin D functions like a steroid hormone in body. Fish and fish products are among the best dietary sources of vitamin D. Fatty fish like salmon and herring contain the highest amounts

4. May reduce your risk of autoimmune diseases.

Autoimmune diseases like type 1 diabetes occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissues.

5. May protect the vision in old age.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness that mostly affects older adults. Fish has numerous benefits, including vision protection and improved mental health in old age.

Seafood is a high proteinous food that is low in calories, total fat, and saturated fat. High in vitamins and health benefits. It reduces the risk of cardiac disease for the general population and provides essential nutrients minerals, seafood has been shown to have numerous during fetal growth and development.

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References

* “Health Benefits Associated with seafoods nap.edu/openbook.php?recordid=11762&page=48. with Nutrients in Seafood.” Available at http://books.Accessed in 2011.

* James H., (2001). "Fish as food: aquaculture's contribution to health. EMBO Reports. 2 (11): 958–963. doi:10.1093/embo-reports/kve236. PMC 1084135. PMID 11713181.

* How much fish do we consume? First global seafood consumption footprint published European Commission science and knowledge service. Last update: 27/ September 2018.

12 HEALTHY LIVING TIPS

2022-02-21T08:34:00.001+01:00

1. Take a cup of water every morning before breakfast

2. Limit intake of junks and fatty foods

3. Increase the intake of proteinous food

4. Practice exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months after birth

5. Increase in dietary fiber helps to reduce constipation

6. Overweight and Obesity can increase the risk of high blood pressure

7. Low sodium foods is good and can help in the management of high blood pressure

8. Adequate nutrition is important for the one thousand days of an infant

9. Increase in physical activity has proven to be a healthy lifestyle

10. Do not overcook vegetables, vitamins can be lost due to heat.

11. Avoid self medication

12. Visit your physician for general check up to avoid any emergency complications

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Effects of fast food on the body

2022-02-14T08:05:00.001+01:00

1. Fast food is filled with empty carbohydrates, which can cause frequent insulin spikes.

2. Eating foods filled with sodium, like many fast foods, can increase your risk for headache.

3. Fast food can lead to frequent insuliy spikes. This can lead to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes

4. Frequent consumption of fast food increases the intake of excess fat, simple carbohydrates.

5. People who eat at fast food restaurant tend to take in an extra 187 to 190 calories per day.

6. Fast food is typically sodium, heavy, which can elevate blood pressure or aggregate existing heart disorders, including cognitive heart failure.

7. Fast food can lead to unintentional weight gain.

8. The carbs in fast food produce acids that can destroy tooth enamel. This can lead to dental cavities.

9. Eating fast food and processed food may increase your risk for depression.

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Types of Tea

2022-01-31T08:54:00.001+01:00

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TYPES OF TEA

1. Black Tea: Black tea is made of fermented leaves. It undergoes some oxidation that change the colour of leaves from green to brown.

It has highest level of caffeine content and form the basis for flavoured teas like chai, along with some instant teas. Its type is Pu-erh tea.

Benefits

• It improves mood and mental performance

• It improves the memory and learning ability

• Black tea can inhibit cancer growth

• Antioxidants content have the ability to entrap free radicals and protect the body from damage.

Brand of Black Tea are Lipton Black tea, Top Tea etc.

2. Green Tea: It is produced from a fresh steam leaves which resulted to preservation of its green colour. It is well known for its medicinal properties. It has high content of catechins and vitamin C.

Benefits

• It can be used to support therapy as well as cancer prevention

• It can prevent different types of cancer such as mouth, lung, gastrointestinal and mammary glands

• It can reduce oxidation stress and strengthening blood vessels

• It regulates carbohydrate metabolism and improve insulin sensitivity.

Brand of Green Tea: Lipton Green Tea, Bigelow Green Tea

3. White Tea: It is an unfermented tea obtain from young shoot of Camellia Sinesis. It is not really white in colour in fact, it is a very pale yellow type.

Benefits

• It can be beneficial in treating brain, prostrate, cervical and bladder cancer

• It reduces chronic fatigue syndrome, endometriosis, and spinal muscular atrophy

• It helps in weight loss, reduce cholesterol and lower blood pressure.

• It is an immunity enhancer, it gives healthier skin, acne prevention and protect eyes.

Brand of White Tea: Lipton white tea, Uncle Les’s Tea (Organic white tea).

4. Oolong Tea: It is partially fermented tea. It composition is intermediate between green tea and black tea. It major constituents are caffeine, polyphenols and amino acids. It astringency is low and sweet in taste.

Benefits

• It can be used to reduce oxidation and bacteria

• It plays a significant role in reducing obesity

• It reduces cardiovascular diseases and control diabetes

• It protects bones and teeth

Brands: Great 100% Oolong Tea, Bigelow Oolong Tea

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BENEFIT OF GOJI JUICE

2021-11-27T20:43:00.005+01:00

Goji juice is made from goji berries which is also called wolf berry, they are tiny bright orange - red berry grown in the remote and unpolluted hills and valley of Tibet and Mongolia.

There are many ways to get goji berries into our diet which are;

1. By eating them raw

2. Use them in cooking

3. Take as herbal tea

4. Use as medicines

Goji juice contain potent vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, Iron, vitamin C and fiber. They're also a good source of protein and antioxidants.

Some of the beneficial effects of drinking goji juice are:

1. It helps to manage cholesterol level because it contains beta-sitosterol, which can help in cholesterol level balance.

2. It helps the kidney to function properly.

3. It protect the eyes from eye disease.

4. It prevent the liver from damaging.

5. It provide weight loss.

6. It promotes healthy skin.

7. It will keep the immune system functioning properly to avoid illness.

Goji juice also contains 18 amino acids, 21 trace minerals, vitamins B1, B2, B6 and Vitamin E.

All of these can help give you healthy and active life.

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Scent Leaf

2021-11-23T23:25:00.001+01:00

Scent leaf known as Efinrin in Yoruba, Nchanwu in Igbo and Daidoya in Hausa whose botanical name is Ocimum gratissimum, is a tropical plant species that belongs to the family of labiatae.

It is usually a homegrown shrub used mainly as spices for cooking delicacies due to it unique aromatic taste. Scent leaves are high in Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Carbon and Vitamin A.

The scent leaf has been reported to be rich in plants chemicals. Oil from the leaves has been shown to possess antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal activities.

1. Scent leaf aids digestion. If you are the type of person that eats late at night, it is likely you will experience indigestion and bloating. Scent leaf has immense health benefits such as easy bowel evacuation and weight measurement.

2. Scent leaf can be used to treat stomach ache, diarrhea, chronic dysentery and vomiting. The aqueous extracts of the scent leaf can be taken to relied ear ache and colon pains.

3. You can bid goodbye to smelly mouth as scent leaf will kill all the bacteria in your mouth and also prevent tooth decay and bad breath. Hence scent leaf can be said to treat oral infection. The stick of this leaf is being used by some people as a local chewing stick.

4. It is used in the treatment of fungal infections, fever, cold and catarrh. Squeezed scent leaves are applied on the skin for treating skin diseases and ringworm.

5. Scent leaf can also be used for the prevention and treatment of malaria, catarrh, cough and fever.

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ANOREXIA NERVOSA

2021-11-21T23:07:00.001+01:00

Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder causing people an intense fear of gaining weight even when they are underweight. Hence, they eat very less quantity of food.

As they are lacking with enough nutrients, their body becomes starved and their body shape gets distorted.

It usually affects the teenagers more commonly in the girls than the boys and it usually develops during the age of puberty.

Untreated anorexia nervosa can lead to serious health effects like starvation, kidney problems, osteoporosis, and heart problems.

TYPES OF ANOREXIA NERVOSA

There are two types of anorexia;

1. Restricting type: An individual with this type of anorexia nervosa does severe restrictions and hesitation in the quantity of food.

These may include, skipping meals, counting the calories and following a very poor diet. Their behaviors may be expressed as often doing exercise.

2. Binge eating or purging type: People with this type have the same restrictions on the food they consume but in a different way. Usually, these individuals eat an enormous amount of food they need. But after finishing their meals or breakfast they compensate for the food they consumed by purging out the food through vomiting or using the laxative, enema, and diuretic.

Causes

The exact cause of anorexia nervosa has still remained unknown, but a few kinds of research say its probably a combination of biological, psychological and environmental factors and sometimes sexual abuse may also cause anorexia nervosa.

Symptoms

The main symptoms of anorexia nervosa are losing a lot of weight, the behavior may be obsessive and compulsive and other symptoms include;

Refusal to eat, Cooking many foods for other but refusing to eat, Eating selected foods which are considered low in fat and calories, Making excuses for not eating, Skipping meals, Changes in body shape and size, Denial of hunger even in starving, Avoiding foods by cutting tiny foods and spitting food out after chewing, Weighing food to eat, Difficulty in concentrating, Believing you are fat when you are healthy or underweight

There are other physiological symptoms such as

feeling cold, tired and dizzy, irregular menstrual cycle in younger girls and women’s, poor circulation in hands and feet, hair loss, dry skin or fine down hairy growing on the body, reduced sex drive, social withdrawal/avoidance of social situations involving food, irritability, insomnia.

Complications

Complication of anorexia nervosa is most severing and sometimes it may lead to sudden fetal death. Other complications such as follows:

• Absence of periods in female

• Kidney problems

• Decreased testosterone in male

• Bone weight loss and increased risk of fracture in bone

• Suicide

• Gastrointestinal problems such as constipation, bloating or nausea.

Treatment

The treatment team has doctors, dietitians and therapists are required for the eating disorders.

There are three necessary components of treatments involves are as follows:

Nutritional: This treatment involves the addressing of diet maintenance, weight restoration, implementation and supervision of a tailored meal plan, and education about normal eating patterns.

Medical: The highest priority in the treatment of anorexia nervosa is addressing any serious health issues that may have resulted from malnutrition, such as an unstable heartbeat.

Therapy: The goal of this part of treatment is to recognize underlying issues associated with the eating disorder, address and heal from traumatic life events, learn healthier coping skills and further develop the capacity to express and deal with emotions.

There is no known way to prevent anorexia nervosa.

Early treatment may be the best way to prevent the disorder from progressing, knowing the early signs and seeking treatment right away can help prevent complications of anorexia.

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VITAMIN C

2021-11-20T07:56:00.001+01:00

Vitamin C also known as ascorbic acid is a vital nutrient for health found in fresh fruits and vegetables such as orange and orange juice, strawberries, red and green pepper, broccoli, brussels sprouts and it is also sold as dietary product which is used to prevent or treat scurvy. It's an essential nutrient necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues.

Vitamin C is often referred to as healing vitamin because it has a very important role in wound healing by aiding the synthesis of collagen which is required for the normal structure and function of connective tissues such as skin, cartilage and bones.

FUNCTION OF VITAMIN C

The body need vitamin C for various functions, which are;

• It boosts the immune system.

• It help absorbs iron.

• It helps the body produce collagen, L-carnitine, and some neurotransmitters.

• It enhances wound healing.

• It is an antioxidant which helps remove unwanted substances known as reactive oxidative species from the body.

BENEFITS OF VITAMIN C

• May reduce the risk of chronic disease.

• It helps prevents iron deficiency.

• It may help to reduce blood uric acid levels and help prevent gout attacks

• It enhanced brain function.

• May help manage high blood pressure

• As an antioxidant- Rich Vitamin C protects the eyes.

Vitamin C is easily absorbed both in foods and in pills form, and it can enhance the absorption of iron when the two are eaten together.

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Heart Burn

2021-11-17T10:14:00.001+01:00

Heart burn is a common symptom of acid reflux, a condition where some of the stomach contents travel back up into the oesophagus or food pipe. It creates a burning pain in the lower chest, just behind the breastbone.

The pain is often worse after eating, in the evening or when lying down or bending over. It is common for people to experience occasional heart burn and it is rarely a significant cause for concern.

Causes

Heart burn occurs when stomach acid returns back up into the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach (oesophagus).

Normally when you swallow, a band of muscle around the bottom of your oesophagus (lower oesophageal sphincter) relaxes to allow food and liquid to flow down into your stomach then the muscle tightens again.

If the lower oesophageal sphincter relaxes abnormally or weakens, stomach acid can flow back up into your oesophagus (acid reflux) and cause heart burn. The acid back up may be worse when you are bent over or lying down.

Symptoms

• A burning sensation in the middle of the chest

• A burning, indigestion like pain • Bitter or acidic taste in the mouth.

Risk Factors

Certain food and drinks can trigger heart burn in some people including;

• Pepper mint

• Spicy foods

• Onions

• Alcohol, carbonated beverages

• Large or fatty meals

Being overweight or pregnant also can increase your risk of experiencing heart burn.

Remedies

Using some lifestyle and behavioral tips can help prevent or reduce heartburn.

• Following a healthy diet, with a limited fat intake

• Avoid eating 2-3 hours before bedtime

• Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothes

• Exercising regularly

• Avoid food triggers such as spicy food and foods causing gas.

• Maintaining a moderate weight

It's of note however, that these lifestyle modifications may not work for everyone. If a person experiences acid refluxes symptoms often, they should consult a doctor, who may refer them to a gastroenterologist (a specialist in gut medicine).

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Stimulating Beverages

2021-11-15T07:13:00.001+01:00

Stimulant is a substance that acts on the nervous system to increase its activity. It is found in the leaves, seeds and fruits of many plants including tealeaves, cocoabeans, coffeebeans, kolanuts.

Beverage that contain high levels of a stimulant ingredients, usually caffeine, as well as sugar and often supplement such as vitamins.

There is a sufficient amount of caffeine in tea and coffee to affect most people, although coffee is the more stimulating of the two.

Caffeine is also present in cocoa and most of the popular cola drinks contain approximately one-third the amount of caffeine found in tea and coffee.

Coffee and tea are pleasant drinks which in moderation stimulate the appetite and temporarily reduce fatigue. Coffee and tea contain no food value. Caffeine in small amounts is a mild stimulant. That is, it speeds up bodily activities. It may make a tired person temporarily forget he is tired, caffeine causes a moderate increase in the pulse rate. It increases the amount of urine secreted by the kidneys and may increase peristalsis (Waves of muscle contraction that occur in the digestive tract). Some persons use caffeine without ill effect.

Coffee and tea, at times make other people nervous and dizzy, interfere with sleep or cause headaches and indigestion.

Large amount of coffee or tea can demage the kidneys or cause circulatory ailments.

Drinking too much coffee, if it includes cream and sugar, increases the calories consumption at the rate of about 100calories per cup. When consumed during the "coffee break" with a sweet roll or two, it is easy to see how it might contribute to overweight problems. On an empty stomach, it may also contribute to irritability or it may cause insomnia.

Coffee is not recommended for certain gastrointestinal conditions, and an excess may produce palpitations (irregular heartbeat) in a normal heart.

Children are usually more susceptible than adults to stimulation by coffee and tea, they need milk which contains the calcium required for good growth of bones and teeth.

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Carotenoids as an Essential Source of Vitamin A

2021-11-13T10:43:00.001+01:00

Carotenoids are pigmented compound synthesize by plants and microorganisms. They are usually bright yellow, red, and orange colours in plants, vegetables, and fruits.

Fruits and vegetables constitute the major sources of carotenoid in human diet.

Carotenoids are beneficial to fruit and vegetables by preventing human diseases including cardio-vascular diseases, cancer and other chronic diseases. They are also an important dietary sources of vitamin A.

There are more than 600 different types of carotenoids. Some can be converted into vitamin A when released into the body.

A few of the carotenoids were identified such as alpha carotene, beta carotene, beta cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene.

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. It can be found in many fruits, vegetables, eggs, whole milk, butter, fortified margarine, meat, and oily saltwater fish. Vitamin A helps to form and maintain healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucus membranes, and skin.

It is also known as retinol because it produces the pigments in the retina of the eye.

Vitamin A promotes good eyesight, especially in low light

Carotenoids are bioavailable if they are consumed but best absorbed through eating of fat meal. Processing and cooking of food lead to mechanical breakdown of the tissues thereby releasing carotenoids and improves the absorption of food.

They are absorbed into the gastrointestinal mucosalcells and appear unchanged in the circulation and tissues.

In the intestine they are mostly available due to some processing in food such as boiling.

Carotenoids are classified into two main groups: xanthophylls and carotenes. Both types of carotenoids have antioxidant properties. In addition, some carotenoids can be converted into vitamin A, an essential component for human health and growth.

These provitamin A carotenoids include alpha carotene, beta carotene, and beta cryptoxanthin. Non-provitamin A carotenoids include lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene.

Xanthophylls

Xanthophylls contain oxygen and sometimes have more of a yellow pigment. Xanthophyll carotenoids can protect one from too much sunlight. They are most associated with eye health. Lutein and zeaxanthin fall under the xanthophyll category. Foods include; kale, spinach, summer squash, pumpkin, avocado, yellow-fleshed fruits, corn and egg yolks.

Carotenes

Carotenes which are purely hydrocarbons does not contain oxygen and are associated with more of an orange pigment. Carotene carotenoids play a significant role in helping plants grow. Beta carotene and lycopene fall under this category of carotenoids.

Foods in the carotene include carrots, cantaloupe, sweet potatoes, papaya, pumpkin, tangerines, tomatoes, winter squash

Alpha-carotene and βeta-carotene are primarily regarded as precursors of vitamin A. Common orange, yellow, and green-colored fruits and vegetables such as carrot, pumpkin, apricot, sweet potato, and beans are rich sources of these carotenoids. The conversion β-carotene to vitamin A (retinol) is theoretically higher than α-carotene and β-cryptoxanthin.

For instance, one mole of β-carotene yields two moles of retinol, while the other two provitamin A carotenoids are only half as active as β-carotene.

Beta carotene has said to have reduce vitamin deficiency in human.

Foods that are rich in beta-cryptoxanthin include tangerines, persimmons and oranges.

Beta-cryptoxanthin

Beta-cryptoxanthin is more of a vitamin A-forming because research shown that it has a higher bioavailability than alpha and beta-carotene.

Foods rich in lutein include egg yolks, broccoli, spinach, kale, corn, orange pepper, kiwi fruit, grapes, orange juice, zucchini, and squash.

Lutein is absorbed best when it is taken with a high-fat meal. lutein and zeaxanthin, they are also present in high concentrations in egg yolks. Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoid pigments that impart yellow or orange color to various common foods such as cantaloupe, pasta, corn, carrots, orange/yellow peppers, fish, salmon and eggs.

Health benefits of carotenoids include essential growth, immune system and eye health.

Eating carotenoid-rich foods can protect the eye and prevent the growth of cancerous cells.

One of the leading causes of blindness is macular degeneration, or the degeneration of the center of the retina. Long-term blue light exposure can cause this and negatively affect the delicate parts of the eye.

However, the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin found in the retina can help to absorb blue light.

Carotenoids have been associated with lowering cancer risk, specifically lung cancer. When you smoke cigarettes, you ingest harmful chemicals that destroy healthy cells. Lycopene has reported to have reduced postrate cancer. Similarly, carotenoids have been associated with reducing the risk of skin cancer.

Some carotenoids can break down into vitamin A, a nutrient that protects against premature skin damage from sun exposure. Both are risks for melanoma, premature wrinkles, and unhealthy skin.

A 2015 review found that foods high in carotenoids appear to be protective against head and neck cancers

Adding more carotenoid-rich foods to diet strengthen immune system and overall health. While carotenoids are available in vitamin A supplements, consuming them naturally enhances their antioxidant effects.

In addition, supplements can be dangerous if they contain high levels of vitamin A, which can be toxic if you take too much.

Carotenoids is an essential source of vitamin A, the alpha carotene, beta carotene and beta cryptoxantin are pro vitamins that can be converted to retinol. They are varied in their conversion and essential.

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2. A.V. Rao a,∗, L.G. Rao b (2007). Carotenoids and human health. Pharmacological Research 55 (2007) 207–216

STOMACH ULCER

2021-11-10T20:01:00.001+01:00

Stomach ulcers, which are also known as gastric ulcers, are painful sores in the stomach lining which occurs when the thick layer of mucus that protects your stomach from digestive juices is reduced.

This allows the digestive acids to eat away at the tissues that line the stomach, causing an ulcer.

Causes

The two main causes of ulcers of the stomach and small intestine are:

Infection with bacterium Helicobacter pylori bacteria(H-pylori) and a class of painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, (NSAIDs).

Symptoms

Symptoms of stomach ulcers include:

1. A gnawing or burning pain in your stomach between meals or at night.

2. Bloating.

3. Heartburn.

4. Nausea or vomiting.

5. Loss of appetite.

6. Dark or black stool.

7. Vomiting blood or material that can look like coffee grounds.

8. Weight loss.

9. Severe pain in your belly.

10. Not wanting to eat because of pain.

Prevention

1. Avoid foods that irritate your stomach. If it upsets your stomach when you eat it, avoid it.

2. Stop smoking.

Heavy smokers are more likely to develop duodenal ulcers than nonsmokers.

3. Practice moderation.

Heavy consumption of alcohol and has been shown to contribute to the development of ulcers, so keep your intake to a minimum.

4. Take nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS including aspirin and ibuprofen) with food, as this may decrease your risk of irritating the lining of your stomach.

5. Learn how to control your stress levels.

Regular exercise and mind-body relaxation techniques (such as guided imagery and yoga or tai chi) are often helpful.

However, eating a nutritious diet and getting enough exercise and sleep is good for your overall health but drinking alcohol and smoking cigarette does make the ulcers worse.

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WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO EAT MY MEALS?

2021-11-08T17:21:00.001+01:00

In between schooling and working finding the right time to take your meals can be quite challenging but then planning your meals ahead and even preparing them ahead so they can be readily available when needed helps you to avoid starving yourself before eating which in turn prevents you from overeating or replacing breakfast with midday snacks high in salt, sugar or fats which increases the risk of you getting obese or overweight.

Eating at the right time helps in weight control and also prevents mood swings and dramatic hunger pangs.

When is the exact time to eat my meals?

The 3 main meals that you eat in a day are Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Breakfast:

Breakfast means breaking the fast. It is the meal you take 8-10hrs after the previous meals i.e between 6-10a.m and it is usually referred to as "the most important meal of the day".

It is from breakfast you get to refuel your body and obtain the energy you need to get through the day to avoid feeling tired or fatigued throughout the day.

Lunch:

Lunch times are usually at work or school so your lunch should usually be lighter than dinner or breakfast as you need to be able to maintain your concentration during these hours. Eating a heavy lunch during work hours can cause you to feel tired or sluggish and be less productive. Instead of overeating after a late lunch you can eat snacks that contains carbohydrates and proteins to keep you filled and energized.

Dinner:

Eating heavier meals at dinner because you're trying to compensate for skipping breakfast and lunch or eating only midday snacks should be avoided because your body's digestive function begins to slow down around the last hour.

Dinner should be between 5-6pm but it is usually unrealistic for you to have dinner as early as 5-6pm which is 4-5hrs after lunch.

Some of the factors that stops you from eating your meals at the time you are supposed to includes;

1. Not feeling hungry;

This usually happens because you've trained your body not to send hunger signals at that time and because you've always being ignoring those signals. However, reintroducing breakfast will cause your natural hunger signals to return.

2. Not enough time to eat:

Rushing through meals is a very common act instead of rushing through your meals you should take time to sit and enjoy your meals this would help you digest your food better and also improve your overall wellbeing.

Preparing a meal schedule and being consistent with it would help you eat at the right time. Each meal should be 4-5hrs apart and this schedule would help you maintain your weight and also prevent overeating.

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