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In today's world, maintaining a balanced diet is more essential than ever. Among the important components of a healthy eating plan protein and fiber stands out as nutritional powerhouses. Lets delve into the importance of these two elements and how it affects your overall health and well-being. Importance of Protein  Satiety and weight management; taking protein rich foods can help control hunger and promote feelings of fullness unlike carbohydrate, protein digests slowly providing steady release of energy and reduce cravings for more food this helps you maintain your weight and resist taking unhealthy snacks between meals. Strength and Repair; protein serves as the building blocks for our muscles, tissues and organs. It supports muscle growth  and repairs worn out tissues and maintains the body, this makes it very crucial for individuals engaging in physical activity such as athletes or fitness enthusiasts. Protein is also important for enzyme production, immune system support a

   Nut is a fruit composed of an inedible hard shell and a seed which is generally edible.                 Ten Natural Nuts: 1. Cashew nuts;  are low in sugar and rich in fiber, heart healthy fats and plant protein, it also contain copper, manganese and zinc. Eating cashew nuts is good for energy production, immunity, bone health, brain health, it reduces the risk of cancer, good for strong nerve and muscle function and it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. 2. Almond nuts; contain calcium, riboflavin, fiber, magnesium, manganese, copper, vitamin E, protein and zinc. Health benefits of almond nuts include lower blood sugar levels, reduce blood pressure, lower cholesterol levels and promote weight loss. 3. Peanuts; contain healthy fat, fiber, protein, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and vitamin B. Peanuts are good food that help lower your cholesterol levels and rich in antioxidant. 4. Walnuts; contain healthy fat, protein, copper, manganese and vitamin B7. Walnuts

    Organic Food is a food produced by methods complying with the standards of organic farming; that is food been grown without the use of artificial chemicals, hormones, antibiotics or genetically modified organisms.           Benefits Of Organic Food 1. Organic food is good for your heart; an increased amount of time grazing on grass increases the amount of conjugated linoleic acid ( CLA ) that is found in dairy products and meat of farm animals. CLA is a heart health fatty acid that can boost cardiovascular protection in humans. 2. Organic Food is  genetically modified free; Genetically modified organisms ( GMO ) food are plants or animals whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. GMO have been linked to infertility, intestinal damage, cancer and Alzheimer's allergies. GMO foods are harmful to our body and the best way to avoid it is consuming organic food. 3. Organic Food is free of artificial chemicals; chemicals such as fungicid

  Protein is a macro nutrient ( macro nutrient is a nutrient required in large quantity) that is essential to the body. Chemically protein is composed of Amino acids which is made up of Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen or Sulfur. General Chemical Formula: RCH(NH2)COOH C - Carbon H - Hydrogen N - Nitrogen O - Oxygen R - is a group varying in composition and structure.               SOURCE OF PROTEIN There are two sources of protein; Animal protein are meat, egg, fish, milk, prawn, crab, lobster, mussel, oyster, scallop, clam. Plant protein are beans, nuts ( lentils, almonds, pine nuts, walnuts, cashew nuts ), soyabeans.   IMPORTANCE OF PROTEIN IN YOUR DIET 1. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, skin, hair, nail, blood and cartilage. 2. Protein builds and repairs tissues in the body. 3. Protein makes enzymes, hormones and other body chemicals. 4. Red blood cells contain protein element which carries oxygen and other nutrient throughout the body. 5. Protein compose

  DIETING is managing consumption of food and drink with the intention to lose, maintain or gain weight for a particular short time.  LIFESTYLE CHANGES: is a habit or process you keep for a long time. Dieting and lifestyle changes can be practice for gaining weight, loosing weight or maintaining weight. Dieting is good for a short time result while lifestyle changes is good for a long time result.     Before you choose between dieting and lifestyle changes you have to consider the result you; if you want a short time or long term change in weight.  If you want to gain, lose or maintain your weight for a short time you go for dieting but if you want to maintain, gain or lose for a long time you have to go for lifestyle changes.    You have to know that lifestyle changes is a process which turns to habit; it is a long time routine, decide to do it every day. Dieting is a short time routine.    Dieting and lifestyle changes are good because the both give result. Bef

       Hygiene refers to conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the Spread of disease.     Personal Hygiene  refers to maintaining cleanliness of one's body and clothing to preserve overall health and well-being. Personal hygiene includes a number of different activities which includes; 1. Taking care of your hair     Keeping and maintaining good hair hygiene is important. It makes your hair look clean and shiny. It also help prevent head lices, dandruff, itching, psoriasis etc. The following are the ways to keep your hair clean and healthy: i. Wash your hair with good shampoo three times every week. ii. Comb your hair daily. iii. Apply hair oil; it makes your hair look shiny and healthy. iv. Trim your hair at least every six weeks. v. If you're on liw cut, do not leave it to over grown. Cut your hair often to look smart. vi. Get yourself a good personal comb and avoid sharing it with anyone. 2. Taking care of your eyes    Good eyes hy

Breastfeeding is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman's breast. Health professionals recommend that breastfeeding begin within the first hour of a baby's life and continue as often and as much as the baby wants. Benefits to the child: - Reduce malnutrition, allergies to the skin, scalp and atopy - Less infection, less morbidity, less hospitalization. - Reduce infant death. - wholesome food for optimal growth and development. - Create bonding between the child and the mother. - Intellectual development of the child. - Helps in the facial development of the child. - Breast Milk is easily digested. - Breast Milk is fresh and readily available. - Reduce dental carries and malocclusion. - Breast Milk reduce offensive stools. - Reduce night blindness, inflammatory diseases, asthma, cancers ( lymphomas/ Hodgkins) etc Benefits to the mother: - Fulfillment of motherhood. - Reduce cancer of ovary and breast. - Easier motherhood and less wor

    Anger is an intense emotional state involving a strong uncomfortable and hostile response to a perceived provocation, hurt or threat. Anger can be a positive and useful emotion, if it is expressed appropriately.    Anger has destoryed many relationships, it has caused many misunderstanding because anger is the enemy of correct understanding. Uncontrolled anger pushes a person to act before the person thinks. When you don't manage your anger well, it make you not to acquire the right judgement, react rashly that you do not hear the voice of reason.     Negative effect of anger; 1. Anger causes headache; Research has shown that when your are angry muscles in the back of your neck and scalp tense up, causing a tight band like sensation around your head which causes headache. 2. Anger causes heart attack; Anger causes an outpouring of stress hormones which makes your heart beat faster. 3. Anger leads to high blood pressure; when you are angry your heart beats faster and increa

     Carrot oil is an essential oil extracted from the seed of carrot. It is rich in vitamin B, C, D, E and essential fatty acids. The colour is dark orange. 1. Carrot oil lightens dark spots and helps heal the scars. 2. Carrot oil protects the skin against the damaging effects of UVR than chemical sunscreens. 3. Carrot oil makes your skin look and feel younger. 4. Carrot oil makes your skin soft and smooth. 5. Carrot oil moisturizes the skin. HOW TO MAKE CARROT OIL AT HOME To make carrot oil you need Carrot Food processor or grater Organic oil of your choice ( Olive oil, coconut oil, almonds oil or sunflower oil) Sieve Steps; Wash the carrot and peel the back. Grind the carrot with a food processor or grate the carrot with your grater. Place the grated or grinded carrot in a pot and pour your organic oil to cover it. Put the pot on a cooker or stove and maintain a low temperature. When the oil turn orange, turn off your stove or cooker and allow the mixture to cool. Use your sieve an

1. Castor Oil ; the unusually high content of ricinoleic acid in Castor oil improves blood circulation at the scalp, ensuring better nutrition for the hair follicles. This acid also helps balance the pH of the scalp. Castor oil is also rich in antioxidants that support the keratin in hair, making it smother, strong and less frizzy. 2. Coconut Oil ; stimulates hair growth getting deep into it's follicles. Coconut oil promotes the scalp health fighting against such problems as insect bites, lice and dandruff. Coconut oil adds luster, shine and softness to the hair. 3. Olive Oil ; moisturizers your hair and reduces scalp irritation, which further reduces dandruff. Just heat a cup of Olive Oil and massage hair generously, especially on the scalp and the ends. Let it sit for 20 minutes, rinse your hair with mild shampoo. 4. Almond Oil ; contains all kinds of healthy ingredients for hair like omega-3 fatty acids, phosphorus, vitamin E and magnesium. Using almond oil nourishes and s