Food & Drink Posts
Energy drinks can cause major health issues, including increased blood pressure and a wealth of heart problems, according to a 2019 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAHA).One couple apparently learned that the hard way when a man was left with a hole in his skull and suffered a brain hemorrhage after…
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Keeping hydrated is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not consume enough fluids each day.Around 60 percent of the body is made up of water, and around 71 percent of the planet’s surface is covered by water.Perhaps it is the ubiquitous nature of water that means drinking enough each day is not…
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Water: How much should you drink every day?Water is essential to good health, yet needs vary by individual. These guidelines can help ensure you drink enough fluids.By Mayo Clinic StaffHow much water should you drink each day? It’s a simple question with no easy answer.Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years. But your individual…
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Around 60 percent of the body is made up of water (H2O), and around 71 percent of the planet’s surface is covered by water. Keeping hydrated is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not consume enough fluids each day. Perhaps it is the ubiquitous nature of water that means drinking enough each day is not at the top of many people’s lists of priorities. Your body uses water in all its cells, organs, and tissues to help regulate its temperature and maintain other bodily functions. Because your…
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Amala is typically made from yam flour or plantain flour and is typically eaten by the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The process which involves peeling the yam, sliced, dried and then grated or ground into a fine powder. The process is similar for plantains, although unripe plantains are used for that process. Amala is relatively difficult to make. It is not like other morsels where you mostly just stir the powder(elubo) into the boiling water and stir and it turns out fine. Eba would be the easiest to make and…
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