Bitter kola (Garcinia kola) is a type of nut found mostly in several parts of Nigeria and West-Central Africa as a whole with its trees growing in rain forests. In Nigeria, bitter kola is known as Agbilu or Aki ilu in Igboland, Orogbo in Yorubaland, and Namijin goro in Hausaland. About 3-5 cm in length, an ellipsoid shape, and brown to deep brown peel cover, bitter kola is consumed widely for several health benefits. Some of them include: · Bitter kola has been productively used to cure patients with knee osteoarthritis. · Bitter kola is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It can be used to prevent infections and viruses, especially in relation to the immune system. · Considerable experimental studies have found chemical constituents in bitter kola to contain anti-malaria properties. · ...
Losing weight doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Simple changes to your lifestyle will produce results. Most of us know that eating a little less, and exercising a little more does the trick, but in an industry crowded with mixed messages on tips to lose weight, it can get confusing. These simple weight loss tips have been tried and tested. They might not transform your body overnight, but they will help it attain a slightly better, healthier shape in the longer term.http://zipansion.com/10FEg 1. Drink more water Water, water everywhere, so let's all have a drink Because water is involved in many metabolic processes in your body, being dehydrated has the potential to slow your metabolism down, which can hamper weight loss. There’s also a theory that having a glass of water before a meal can make you feel satisfied faster, meaning you eat less calories. A 2009 study by the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise in Virginia confirmed this con...
Surprising Health Benefits of Mangos The mango is a member of the drupe family, a type of plant food with an outer fleshy part surrounding a shell (what we sometimes call a pit) that contains a seed. Olives, dates, and coconuts are also types of drupes. There are many different kinds of mangoes. They range in color, shape, flavor, and seed size. While the skin color of mangoes can vary from green to red, yellow, or orange, the inner flesh of the mango is mostly a golden yellow. They have a sweet and creamy taste and contain over 20 vitamins and minerals. This MNT Knowledge Center feature is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods. It provides a nutritional breakdown and an in-depth look at their possible health benefits, how to incorporate more mangoes into your diet and any potential health risks associated with consuming mangoes. Benefits Mangoes are a great source of nu...
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