NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF TIGER NUT

Tiger nuts are nuts with tuber content and generate in the lower layer of the soil, it botanical name is Cyperus esculentus.

It has different tribal name in Igbo (Aki Hausa), Yoruba's (ofio),  Hausa (aya), Spanish (chufas).

After several research methodologies result has shown that tiger nut is a good opposition for starch.

Enhances blood circulation in the human body.
It fights against cardiovascular diseases. 

This tuber has not been considered as an important Nut due to little or no knowledge of it nutritional components. It contains large amount of nutrients and elements which can ensure a healthy life.

The juice content can as well be extracted as milk and served as a drink. These tuber can be eaten either fresh or dried.

STEPS INVOLVE IN THE EXTRACTION OF THIS TIGER NUT IS LISTED AS FOLLOWS:

The tiger nut is soaked in water for one night or 2 days preferably for easy blending, it is advisable to use enough water while soaking to avoid fermentation. It is optional placed the soaked nut in the refrigerator.

• Wash the already soaked nut and remove the bad nut if there is any.

• Place the nuts in a blender Add enough water to ensure that your blades work efficiently. 

• To strain the blended nuts, use a chiffon piece.

• Press and squeeze the chiffon piece together to extract the milk.

• You can add the shaft back in the blender with your desired amount of water then blend.

• The process of extraction will be repeated over again to as to properly extract the milk.

Health benefits

– tiger nut is a very rich source of dietary fiber.

– Milk derived from tiger nut is a healthy alternative for cow milk which contains lactose intolerance.

– tiger nuts are rich in potassium, this ensures maintaining proper regulation of muscle contraction, digestive functions and to control the blood pressure levels.

– tiger nuts contain a reasonable amount of oleic acid, which helps increase your body HDL cholesterol.

– tiger nut milk is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids which make it an excellent anti-diabetic agent as monounsaturated fatty acids boosts glycemic tolerance.

– tiger nuts are used to treat stomach upsets, irritable bowels, and other digestive issues.

Conclusively, tiger nuts when included in your regular diet helps to you to stay relaxed, healthy and fit.
Note that while blending is optional to add any other flavour of your choice which may include coconut, Banana, etc.

CELEBRATING A CREATIVE NOVELIST AND POET (PROF. CHINUA ACHEBE)

What will today be like, if we don't celebrate the Labours of our hero's past?
According to history a great and creative novelist, professor and poet was born on the 16^th of November 1930 thou he died on 21^st March 2013, Therefore i use this media to celebrate the good works and life of a legend Chinua Achebe. May your Legacy always remain fresh in our memories. His wrote a novel “Things Fall Apart” which was written in the year 1958 and is the most widely read book in modern African. Have you ever read his books if yes which of his book interests you the most.  

HEALTH BENEFITS OF GARLIC

Garlic has many interesting health benefits thou not eaten by many people as a result of its irritating smell.

1. HELPS FOR WEIGHT GAIN
After several research methodologies, it has been concluded that garlic helps unborn babies to gain weight. 

2. IT AN IMMUNE BOOSTER
 Garlic is popularly said to be an immune booster. 

3. Due to the presence of iodine in garlic, it aids in the treatment of hyperthyroid. deficiency of Iodine can cause goiter, when treated with garlic improves the condition.

4. GOOD SOURCE OF VITAMIN C
Garlic as a good source of vitamin C is use for the treatment of Scurvy.

5.Regular ingestion of garlic prevent Impotency in male. 

6. PREVENT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Constant intake of garlic prevents Cardiovascular disease, it as well fights heart diseases too.

7. CURE FOR INFECTIONS
Serves as an anti-Fungal and anti-bacterial vaginal infections cure. It prevents numerous kinds of infections and diseases such as: Lungs infections, congestion, flu, chest infection, cancer etc. 
Allicin is a sulphur compound present in fresh,crushed garlic is a natural source of antibiotics which fights infections.


8. Vitamin B6 present in garlic enhances healthy immune system, proficient growth of new cells and it also known to be a good cure for cancer. 

9. PREVENTS CANCER
garlic aids in prevention of various kinds of cancer such as:
Bladder cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer and stomach cancer serials of research work has shown that the above mentioned cancers are reduced when treated with garlic. 

10. IT REGULATION BLOOD SUGAR
Garlic enhances the level of insulin in the blood, thereby regulates blood sugar. It helps in the regular control of diabetes.

26 NIGERIAN WOMEN FOUND DEAD IN SPANISH WARSHIP.

After several investigations by the Italian prosecutors with respect to the deaths of 26 Nigerian women whose bodies were recovered at sea, BBC reported on Monday.

The victims, who are mostly teenagers, aged 14-18, are believed to have been sexually abused and murdered as they attempted to cross the Mediterranean.

Following several rescues, their bodies were discovered in a Spanish warship, Cantabria, carrying 375 migrants and the dead women; 23 of whom women had been on a rubber boat with 64 other people.

Italian media reported that the women’s bodies were being kept in a refrigerated section of the warship. Most of the 375 survivors brought to Salerno were sub-Saharan Africans from Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, The Gambia and Sudan.

Among the 375 survivors were 90 women, eight of them pregnant, 52 children and some Libyan men and women on board.

People-smuggling gangs charge each migrant about $6,000 (£4,578) to get to Italy, $4,000 of which is for the trans-Saharan journey to Libya and many migrants have reported violence, including torture and sexual abuse, by the gangs.

Five migrants are being questioned in the southern port of Salerno.

Thousands of Nigerians travel through the desert to Libya from where they try to cross the Mediterranean to Italy seeking better life.

Hundreds of such Nigerians, who could not make the crossing, end up getting trapped in Libya with many of them eventually returning to Nigeria with the help of the International Organisation for Migration.

REASONS WHY YOU MUST NOT STOP EATING PAWPAW (CARICA PAPAYA)

pawpaw fruit also known as Carica papaya.(botanical or scientific name) is a constuient of different mind blowing benefits that keeps you healthy and enhances smooth sick.

pawpaw Fruit has a wide range of uses. It contains vitamin C and has about 144 percent of the recommended daily allowance of this vitamin. 
Since Vitamin C is an immune booster and pawpaw is said to be a direct source of Vitamin C, it thus  means that regular consumption of this fruit on a daily basis enhances the immune system.

Due to the presence of minerals like  carotenoids and flavonoids in pawpaw its helps to improves digestion, as such is said to be a source of fiber. It will also protect you from developing colon cancer and cardiovascular diseases. 

Pawpaw fruit helps to lower cholesterol levels and its also seen to be an anti-inflammation agent.

It helps for constant regulation of the sugar level.

It makes the skin smooth and glows when its pulp is mix with a teaspoon of honey.

Pawpaw fruit contain vitamin A which helps for good eye sight development and also helps to prevent macular degeneration.

It contains important vitamins that are good for healthy living such as riboflavin, thiamin, pyridoxine, and folate. 

It increases metabolism thereby burning fats.

Pawpaw contain good nutrient that fights diseases such as  heart problems, rheumatoid arthritis etc.


In summary, pawpaw fruits and its seeds are very medicinal; so dont be shy to enjoy unreservedly.

SHEA BUTTER AND IT'S HEALTH BENEFITS.

what is Shea butter?

Answer:Is a fruit which contain nut inside which is known as the Shea butter manufactured by the Karite tree. the fruit is processed by crushing the nut and as such other processes takes place before is been processed.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF SHEA BUTTER 

SUN PROTECTION
Shea butter is known world wide to be the best skin moisturizing.Is a natural
protector against ultra violet rays from the sun, in as much as it has limited
protection.

LIPS CARE
Shea butter provides nutrients and moisturized the lips against breaking especially during some harsh (harmattan) weather condition especially the cold and dry season. it serves as lips smoother.

HAIR RELAXER
Shea butter when properly applied to the hair is known to help the hair to naturally relaxed it ability to soften the hair and makes it looks more healthy and beautiful. It is mostly used for the production of some hair relaxers.

ANTI INFLAMMATORY AGENT
Due to the presence of cinnamic acid and other natural properties, it said an anti-inflammatory agent.

IT IMPROVES THE SMOOTHNESS OF THE SKIN

Due to the presence of some acids such as palmitic and linoletic which helps to nourish and protect the skin from breaking or drying. Shea butter When use more often helps to softening the skin and prevents wrinkles.

ANTI-AGEING
Shea butter is said to be the best moisturizing and anti ageing  agent for the skin. The presence of vitamin A and E helps the skin to be nourished and radiant thereby preventing wrinkles to the body.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES OF GARDEN EGG

1. Garden egg is a good source of dietary fibre

2 It enhances the flexibility of blood vessels

3. Enhances blood circulation

4. It help to regulate blood sugar

5. Natural source of B vitamins like thiamin, niacin, B6 and pantothenic acid

6. Cholesterol control

7. Improves digestive system

8. Low calorie good for weight management

9. Good for skin and hair

10. Garden egg protective cardiovascular diseases

11. Garden egg contain high amount of folate, manganese, Vit k, magnesium, 

vitamin c & copper

12. It a direct source of nasunin which is a powerful and rare antioxidant for the brain

13.Some minerials present in garden egg helps to strengthening Bone 

14. Due to it's high fibre garden egg fights constipation

15. Good for colon health

16. Garden egg contain a good amount of phenolic acid such as anthocyanins and flavonoids both antioxidants help protect the body from health risks, like aging, inflammations, and neurological diseases.