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Review forex restriction for milk importation, NECA charges CBN

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2019 0

Motolani Oseni The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) on Thursday has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to, in the interim, suspend the planned foreign exchange restriction for milk importation. Speaking at a Business Forum in Lagos, Director-General of NECA, Mr

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Having too many sugary drinks linked to higher cancer risk

Ihesiulo Grace 12 July 2019 0

Sugary drinks aren’t just bad for your waistline — they may also lead to an increase risk of cancer, a new study has found. Researchers in France found that downing a small glass of 100 percent fruit juice or soda — about 3.3 ounces worth — a day was linked to an 18 percent increased […]

Food & Nutrition Health

Health Benefits Of Spinach

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2019 0

….cures Asthma, Healthy Skin, Others Spinach is a super food. It is loaded with tons of nutrients in a low-calorie package. Dark, leafy greens like spinach are important for skin, hair, and bone health. They also provide protein, iron, vitamins, and minerals. The possible health benefits of consuming spinach include improving blood glucose control in […]

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Food insecurity, major contributory factor affecting incidence of malnutrition – Expert

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2019 0

A Consultant Family Physician, Dr Oluwajimi Sodipo, says food insecurity is a major contributory factor affecting the incidence of malnutrition in Nigeria.   Sodipo, who works at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, made this known in Sunday in an interview with  Newsmen  in Lagos.   He spoke against the backdrop of the […]

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How the recession affected the cost of feeding in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2018 0

The trend in the hike of food prices in Nigeria, has made a lot of consumers settle for smaller brands The present pattern demonstrates that as the purchasing power of Nigerians is diminishing, a beam of light is that in spite of the fact that the costs of items they look to buy are ceaselessly […]

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The Top 7 Healthiest Winter Foods

Ihesiulo Grace 6 March 2018 0

Winter is typically the time when we tend to get lazy. We don’t want to engage into physical training, and it is easy to start eating junk food, which will result into gaining some extra pounds. Extra weight is quite a tricky thing, it is way too easy to gain it, but it is extremely […]

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Sotibe introduces Dolait Yoghurt into Nigerian market

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2018 0

The nation’s dairy food sector last week received a major boost, as Sotibe Nigeria Limited introduced Dolait Yoghurt into the Nigerian market to improve immune system of lovers of yoghurt in the country. The company said it would continue to introduce innovative nutritional solutions that could make a positive impact on people’s health and quality […]

Food & Nutrition

5 Healthy Eating Tips to Maintain Your Figure

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2018 0

The statement “See, I am fat!”, is what most of us say every second day. Today’s youth is very obsessed with their weight and there is a lot of confusion regarding what to eat and what not to. With thousands of varieties of food containing nutrients, minerals and vitamins, it becomes difficult to decide what […]

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Eating right: Tips for a healthier living

Ihesiulo Grace 8 February 2018 0

We all want that perfect body, for the ladies: that curvy shape and flat stomach while for the guys: that lean body built and the perfect abs. Most times, you are always in a hurry and hardly have enough time. NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST Breakfast is the first meal of the day and the most important, […]

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4 types of food that may be hindering a good sleep

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

Many of us seem to consistently come up short on the amount of energy needed to enjoy a full day. While there are dozens of origins of fatigue, the most obvious one is frequently neglected. Without a good night’s sleep, fatigue the following day is almost ensured. Insomnia is not only the most logical cause […]

Food & Nutrition

These foods may be draining your energy

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

Chronic fatigue is a problem for millions of people, and more often than not, what we put into our bodies is what causes our distress. Aside from lack of sleep, an unhealthy or unbalanced diet causes a range of health problems. More importantly, it can drain our energy, which causes us to drink more coffee […]

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The Dark Side of Slimming Pills

Ihesiulo Grace 20 November 2017 0

It’s getting close to the end of the year and most people are yet to reach the resolutions on weight loss. If you are still dealing with some of the struggles of weight loss, you often find yourself looking for magic solutions. Your desire push yourself past your goals can lead you to throw caution […]

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The Food Served To The Presidential Guards In Aso Rock (Photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

Reliable Reporters shared these photos of the food being served to the presidential guards at the statehouse in Abuja. They say the food is ‘crappy’ when compared to the N1 billion budgeted for feeding in the presidency.

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Toronto Restaurant With Only HIV Positive Chefs (Photo, Video)

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2017 0

Toronto is home to a new, first-of-its-kind pop-up — the world’s only restaurant where every piece of food is made by someone with HIV. Organizers say the impetus was a recent poll that found that the thought of dining with somebody who’s HIV-positive still paralyzes them with fear. The survey by Casey House, Canada’s only […]

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Malnutrition kills 1,150 children daily in Nigeria – Dogara

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2017 0

Henry Omunu, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Yakubu Dogara, has declared that malnutrition kills 1, 150 children daily in Nigeria. Dogara disclosed this on Tuesday at a two-day national conference on promoting maternal and child nutrition in Nigeria, organised by the House Committee on Healthcare Services in Abuja. The speaker said […]

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Foods to make you feel good inside and out

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2017 0

What we eat can have a huge impact on our mood and emotional health. This has been corroborated by findings of a team of researchers. The established a clear link between depression and diet. They found that the more junk food teenagers ate, the more likely they were to be depressed. Regularly consuming heavily processed […]

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BUILDING THE BRAIN

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2017 0

What does the food you eat have to do with how your brain functions? While we’ve always known that what we eat affects our bodies and how we look, scientists are also learning more and more that what we eat takes a toll on our brains. Yes, brain foods matter (especially for our gray matter). […]

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Enugu residents farmers turn cassavaover high garri price

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2017 0

“Garri” which is processed cassava flakes is a popular staple food in Nigeria. A correspondent who monitored the situation on Wednesday, observed that many residents had begun to clear fallow plots of lands for cassava farming this cropping season. It was gathered that the rising cost of “garri” might have necessitated this move, as the […]

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Bukas &Joints enters third season this Sunday

Ihesiulo Grace 3 February 2017 0

….As African dishes take center stage   Biola Alabi Media is thrilled to announce the premiere of the third season of its travel docu-series Bukas and Joints. Sunday nights will be tantalizingly rejuvenated as the new season Africa’s number 1 food-travel show, ‘Bukas and Joints’, airs this February  on A.I.T. at 7:00 pm in Nigeria. […]

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Prices of tomatoes fall by 55% in Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2016 0

Ahead of Christmas celebration, prices of tomatoes and pepper have reduced by 55 per cent in most Lagos markets, a survey has showed. At Mile 12 and Iddo markets, a basket of tomatoes which previously cost N9,000 now sells for N5,000, while tatashe and chilli pepper cost N4, 500 and N4,000 respectively, as against N8,000 […]