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  Fluted pumpkin leaves are greenish leafy vegetables grown in Nigeria and other West African countries. They are edible when boiled or cooked with foods; it can also be taken as a vegetable salad or as juice when mashed as fresh leaves and the juice extracted. Fluted Pumpkin Leaves is mainly grown in the southern part of Nigeria where it is used in various local cuisines and soup, but it is also grown in other West African countries like Ghana, Sierra Leona, and others. Its scientific name is Telfairia occidentalis and belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family . It is called sokoyokoto in Yoruba, Ugu in the Igbo language, kawa in Hausa, and Ikong-Ubong in Efik. It contains calcium, iron, potassium, and manganese also provides a good amount of vitamin C, A, B2, and E. They are rich in dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins A, B6, C, phosphorus, protein, riboflavin, thiamine, manganese niacin, folate, magnesium, iron, potassium, antioxidants and vitamins flavonoid, poly-phenolic antioxidants

Children learn from the influences around them. Part of growing up is creating the habits that will follow your children throughout their lifetimes and shape them as they mature. Instilling a healthy lifestyle in your children when they are young can help build the framework for an entire lifetime of healthy habits. Here are 11 ways lead your children toward a healthy lifestyle: 1. Eat at least one meal a day as a family Eating at least one meal a day as a family ensures that your child is making healthy choices during that time of the day. This also gives you the opportunity to lead by example and use the opportunity to teach your children about food choices and healthy portion sizes. By modeling healthy cooking habits in the home, you are helping transfer your choices into your child’s lifelong habits. 2. Get your children outside and involved This is another area where you can create these healthy lifestyle habits as a family. Play games in the yard, go on hikes, and just get outsid

Coconuts have several nutritional contents that contribute to health improvement and development and not only that, they have an exceptional delicious taste as well. Coconuts are botanically said to be stone fruits are grown on the part of Nigeria and most parts of the United States such as southern Hawaii and central Florida, as well as the territories of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and Guam. Coconut is an excellent source of important nutrients such as are fiber, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5, and B6 including minerals which are magnesium, phosphorous, iron, sodium, selenium, and calcium. They have the content of vital nutrients based on evidence that has proven health-worthy on several kinds of research. Aside from the benefits of coconut oil on the hair and skin, some of the other health benefits are: 1.  Helps in Oxygen Circulation The presence of iron in coconut helps in the transferring of oxygen within the body system; on the other hand, contains a good amount of potassium in the

The push-up builds both upper-body and core strength. It has many modifications; beginners can start with easier versions, while more advanced exercisers can use a challenging variation. You can do the push-up as part of a body weight exercise session, a circuit training workout, or a strength workout. STEPS 1. Get down on all fours, placing your hands slightly wider than your shoulders.  2. Straighten your arms and legs.  3. Lower your body until your chest nearly touches the floor.  4. Pause, then push yourself back up.  5. Repeat.   Note the following tips also: 1. Contract your abs and tighten your core by pulling your belly button toward your spine.  2. Inhale as you slowly bend your elbows and lower yourself to the floor, until your elbows are at a 90-degree angle. 3. Exhale while contracting your chest muscles and pushing back up through your hands, returning to the start. Benefits of Push-Ups The muscles used to hold the body rigid during the push-up are the rectus abdominis an

  Happy New Year!  We tend to see the new year as an opportunity to make changes and pursue new goals. And often we accomplish these goals by doing small things, day in and day out, that adds up over time. Your body is your temple and you need to take care of it. Think of your body as your physical shell to take you through life. If you repeatedly abuse it, your shell will wear out quickly. Life is beautiful and you don't want to bog yourself down with unnecessary health problems.  Today, your vital organs may be working well but they may not be tomorrow. Don't take your health for granted. Take proper care of your body.  Good health is not just about healthy eating and exercise, it is also about a positive attitude, a positive self-image, and a healthy lifestyle.  I have included in this article, 30 tips that will help you to live a healthy life this year, save the tips because they will be vital to living a healthier life. 1.  Set your goals Do you want to lose weight? Do you

  Getting old is inevitable. Many people are afraid of getting old because of their negative perspective to getting old which includes other losses attributed to their age status, but this article has provided you with important tips which will help you overcome the fear of getting old and understand that life seems more enjoyable at old age. What Does Fear of Getting Old Mean? The fear of getting old is called Gerascophobia and basically means that the person in question is afraid of being old or ageing. Is It Possible Not To Get Old? Getting old is natural, and we can’t work against nature. This means that it is impossible to avoid getting old but looking younger as we age is based on us entirely as we can achieve that through healthy dieting and suitable exercises. Here are 13 tips for beating your own fears of getting old: 1. Eat Healthily First, you need to start protecting your health now by eating healthy food. Remember the saying – We are what we eat. So your diets should be

  The rains are here, and while we love the lower temperatures and fresher air, the truth is that the rainy season comes with a unique set of challenges to your health. These challenges vary from the common cold to malaria. If you do not take care, the rainy season can become a horrible one. Below are some tips to help you stay healthy during this season: 1.  Drink a lot of liquids Warm drinks like tea and nutrient-packed juices can help to prevent dehydration and reduce sore throat. 2.  Wash your hands regularly, with water and soap Regular hand washing is the first step to prevent the spread of the many air and water borne germs we witness during this season. 3.  Eat vegetables and fruits high in antioxidants Eat a lot more vegetables like ugwu, waterleaf and spinach for a stronger immune system. 4.  Consume dairy & other foods rich in probiotics and vitamin D Milk, cheese and yogurt contain linoleic acid and probiotics, which can help to protect the body from infections. Foods w