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Picture of Buhari in London Hospital Exposed Online..

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<span style="font-size: medium;">The president had gone on a 10-day vacation in the UK which also included medical check-up and was expected back in the country on Monday, January 6. Since his trip to the UK, there have been rumours that the president had passed away although this was refuted by his media aides. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium; line-height: 24.8px;">Yesterday a top politician and senator released a photo of buhari in london..Asking Nigerians to Pray for him as he is critically ill. Thou official statement is yet to be released by presidency about it but from the photos President buhari is really and truely sick.</span></div>
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Unbelievable!! President Buhari is paralyzed, suffering from partial Stroke, unfit to rule again.

izzy 04:47:00 Health , news

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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: 'open sans', serif; font-size: small; line-height: 1.6;">President Mohmmodu Buhari may not be able to preside over the affairs of  Nigeria again as his deteriorating health had been compounded with partial paralysis.</span></center>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The President was on January 19, 2017 ferried out of the country in an air ambulance, four days earlier than the date communicated to the National Assembly for him to embark on medical vacation to the United Kingdom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">President Buhari had written to the National Assembly about his 10 days medical trip to UK, in line with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 constitution as amended. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">According to the letter which was read at plenary, Tuesday,  January 19, by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, President Buhari said he will be away from Monday  January 23 to Monday, February 6, 2017, but he couldn’t wait till the  January 23 before he was rushed out of the country.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Zarrah, one of the President’s daughter posted on her social media (facebook) Timeline that her father had recovered greatly, and some cheering pictures of President Buhari and his wife, Aisha have been rocking the cyberspace since Morning of Sunday 29. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">“The president isn’t dead after all, but has been greatly hit with partial paralysis which has rendered his left limb paralyzed,” a source said. </span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">In the pictures, President Buhari left limb has lost control. Buhari’s left limb, (a major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion) has lost functionality, and could be seen in the pictures that it was been aided by the second hand. </span></div>
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20 Benefits Of Avocado For Skin, Hair And Health

izzy 05:50:00 Health

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Avocado
 is an amazing creamy fruit. It's not called a superfood for anything; 
it contains an incredible amount of essential nutrients, including 
vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants. I still wonder how I didn't like 
this fruit when I was younger because it is delicious, healthy and makes
 our skin gorgeous.  There really is no such thing as too much when it 
comes to this creamy goodness. A rich source of potassium and 
antioxidants, the fruit is not only a superfood for your body; it is 
also an all-natural shoo-in for your beauty regimen.<br />
 If you are 
thinking of an inexpensive all-purpose natural/organic beauty fruit, 
avocado is your go to fruit. The ladies of the ancient Aztec, Incan and 
Mayan cultures of Central America successfully used the native avocados 
as part of their beauty routines. It's not only good for your skin, but 
it is also good for the health. Next time you go to the market, I expect
 you'll buy a lot of avocados when you see the 22 ways you can use it 
below.<br />
 <strong>Health Benefits</strong><br />
<br />
 <strong>1. Lowers Cholesterol</strong><br />
 The
 healthy fats in Avocado can lower the cholesterol levels in your body 
and keep your heart in good working order. Avocado should be your go-to 
snack for a healthy heart.<br />
<br />
 <strong>2. Improves digestion</strong><br />
 Avocado
 helps prevent constipation and also it can help you to absorb the 
nutrients that your body needs to function more effectively. Taking 
avocado will make doing the number 2 easy.<br />
<br />
 <strong>3. High amount of folic acid </strong><br />
 Avocado
 is rich in folic acid. Pregnant women need folic acid which is 
important for forming the baby's nervous system as well the baby's 
brain. It also contains vitamin C, K and B6, folate, potassium and 
fibre. Pregnant women should take avocado so they and their babies will 
be healthy.<br />
<br />
 <strong>4. Prevention of some cancer</strong><br />
 Research,
 as shown that the oilic acid found in the fruit, helps prevent the 
growth of certain cancer cells. It is said to also prevent breast and 
mouth cancer.<br />
<br />
 <strong>5. Reduce high blood pressure</strong><br />
 Avocado
 juice is good for people suffering from high blood pressure. Avocados 
contain potassium and plenty of good fats, which can help people who 
suffer from high blood pressure. Always have fresh avocado juice on 
hand.<br />
<br />
 <strong>6. Aids the treatment of diabetes</strong><br />
 Avocado can help control your blood sugar levels. It has also shown its ability to reduce insulin resistance in the body.<br />
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 <strong>7. Healthy eyes</strong><br />
 Avocado
 contains lutein which helps protect you against age-related macular 
degeneration and cataracts. The lutein found in avocado is far higher 
than in any other fruit.<br />
<br />
 <strong>8. Super baby food</strong><br />
 The
 incredible amount of essential nutrients, including vitamins, minerals 
and anti-oxidants found in avocado, is good for babies. It's not only 
good for babies; it is also good for you.<br />
 <strong>Beauty Benefits</strong><br />
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 <strong>9. Healthy skin</strong><br />
 To
 get that beautiful, healthy glowing skin, drink avocado juice. Nourish 
your skin from the inside out. Blend avocado and milk and drink to 
achieve that glowing skin.<br />
<br />
 <strong>10. Revive your scalp</strong><br />
 Revive
 your dry itchy scalp with avocado. Massage some mashed up avocado into 
your scalp and amino acids and proteins will penetrate your scalp and 
help to heal, nourish and improve the overall condition of your scalp 
and hair.<br />
<br />
 <strong>11. Dandruff treatment </strong><br />
 You 
should not throw the avocado seed, want to know why? Avocado seed has 
been used for ages as a treatment for dandruff. Grind the avocado seed 
and apply to your scalp.<br />
<br />
 <strong>12. For shiny hair</strong><br />
 Is
 your hair look dull, then avocado is here to rescue you. Mash one ripe 
avocado and mix it with one egg yolk, add one tablespoon of coconut oil 
and massage the mixture into your hair and scalp, leave in for 15-20 
minutes, then shampoo and condition. This hair mask will make your hair 
shine.<br />
<br />
 <strong>13. Natural sunscreen</strong><br />
 We all need 
to protect our skin from the harsh UV rays of the sun. But you don't 
have to go far to get sunscreen, avocado oil is a natural sunscreen. 
Extract the oil from the avocado and use on your skin.<br />
<br />
 <strong>14. Nourishing Skin Lotion</strong><br />
 The
 healthy fats in avocados will moisturise your skin and reduce any 
inflammation. So it not only moisturises your skin, it also treats 
certain skin conditions.<br />
<br />
 <strong>15. Refreshing faces mask</strong><br />
 Avocado
 is my go to fruit for a DIY face mask. Thanks to moisturising, 
nourishing and hydrating benefits of avocado, the fruit can be used in 
various homemade face masks. You can use it with cucumber. Mix equal 
portions of both fruits and apply on your face. Leave for 15 minutes 
before you wash it off with lukewarm water. You can also use it with 
aloe vera. Mash half a ripe avocado, add a tablespoon of aloe vera gel 
and a tablespoon of avocado oil (you can use olive oil instead); apply 
this face mask to your face for 5-10 minutes, and then wash off with 
lots of water.<br />
<br />
 <strong>16. Avocado hand scrub</strong><br />
 To 
remove dead skin cells from your hands, you can use avocado. Mix some 
mashed avocado with some sugar and, then rub gently into your hands and 
leave on for about 5 minutes, and then wash off without soap and water. 
It will leave your skin looking and feeling smooth.<br />
<br />
 <strong>17. Facial cleanser</strong><br />
 Avocado
 can also be used for a DIY facial cleanser. You need one avocado, honey
 and some milk. Mix together these three ingredients into a lotion like 
consistency (or use your blender to create a paste) and then use it as a
 facial cleanser. It will clean and nourish your skin, clear out your 
pores and give you back that fresh and youthful look.<br />
<br />
 <strong>18. Shaving cream</strong><br />
 If
 you are out of shaving cream, the flesh avocado is also a good 
substitute. You can use flesh of avocado as a wonderful calming and 
soothing shaving cream<br />
<br />
 <strong>19. Strong nails</strong><br />
 If
 your nails always seem to break, make them stronger, by using avocado 
oil. Massage your nails and cuticles with avocado oil every evening and 
already after a couple of days, you will notice that your nails will 
become stronger and healthier.<br />
<br />
 <strong>20. Bad breath</strong><br />
 Bad
 breath most of the time comes from the stomach, not the mouth. If you 
drink avocado juice, it will both cleanse your mouth and your intestine 
and help to remove the microbes that are the cause of bad breath
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Why You Should Include Bananas In You Diet

izzy 07:36:00 1 Health

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 Fruits
 are an amazing gift from nature to us and one fruit I am extremely 
grateful for is the banana. I am in love with bananas and as far as I am
 concerned banana is the best fruits ever. I really can't think of any 
fruit that comes anywhere close to bananas in terms of sweetness.<br />
 Bananas
 are my definition of happy food. If you are feeling bad just peel one 
and you’ll definitely feel better. I really don’t understand how anyone 
will ever tell me that they don't like bananas, I mean who doesn’t like 
something sweet, healthy and to top it all off, it's a happy food. Don’t
 hear my side, science actually proves that banana is a “happy food”.<br />
 Bananas
 come neatly packed in their own wrapper, they can be eaten in their 
whole form, sliced into fruit salads or made into smoothies, very 
versatile fruit. You can indulge in your sweet tooth by eating bananas 
and the beauty of it is, you won't ruin your diet. Healthy and sweet, 
the perfect combination. Bananas are fat and cholesterol free so you can
 use them as a healthy substitute for the oil or butter you’ll use when 
making cookies.<br />
 Bananas are rich in potassium, vitamin B6 and C, 
magnesium, copper, manganese, carbohydrates, fibre, and protein. These 
minerals and nutrients provide so many benefits in the body but these 
are not only the benefits we can get from eating bananas. Lets looks at 
others, so if you If you know anyone who has a thing against banana, 
tell them to grab a banana and read this article, am serious they go 
well together.<br />
<br />
 <strong>1. Mood enhancer</strong><br />
 Bananas 
contain high levels of tryptophan. This is important in its ability to 
lift our moods. Tryptophan also converts to serotonin during digestion. 
Serotonin is known as the happy drug, as it stimulates the brain into 
producing mood-enhancing chemicals.<br />
<br />
 <strong>2. Blood sugar levels</strong><br />
 Bananas sustain the level of sugar in our blood making sure we have enough energy throughout the day.<br />
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 <strong>3. Lowers blood pressure </strong><br />
 Bananas are high in potassium and low salt content. So taking them will help lower your blood pressure.<br />
<br />
 <strong>4. Aids digestion</strong><br />
 Bananas
 help remove heavy metals and toxins in the body and also aid digestion.
 It also helps to ease constipation, diarrhoea. It can also be soothing 
to people who suffer from stomach ulcers.<br />
<br />
 <strong>5. Eyes</strong><br />
 Bananas make the in and around the eyes stronger.<br />
<br />
 <strong>6. Stronger bones</strong><br />
 The high calcium in bananas ensures stronger bones and teeth.<br />
<br />
 <strong>7. Brain and muscles</strong><br />
 The
 potassium in bananas can help prevent muscle cramps and also it makes 
the brain more alert. Taking banana before exercising and also before an
 exam is a pretty good idea,<br />
<br />
 <strong>8. Stronger immune system</strong><br />
 One way to build a stronger immune system is by taking bananas. The high vitamin C content in them makes this possible.<br />
<br />
 <strong>9. Morning sickness</strong><br />
 For
 women suffering from morning sickness, eating bananas can help with the
 problem. It also will help stabilise blood sugar and also control body 
temperature.<br />
<br />
 <strong>10. Smoking</strong><br />
 If you want to 
quit smoking, bananas can help. The high levels of vitamin B-6, 
potassium and magnesium can help with the effects of withdrawal 
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12 Foods That Make You Look Old

izzy 07:44:00 Health

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style="height: 194px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; width: 190px;" />Well, only if you are younger than 21, will looking older make you 
happy. We all want to look young, but you may wonder why you are ageing 
prematurely?<br />
 A lot of factors affect how we age, we may exercise 
and take care of your skin, but what we eat also matters. If we are not 
careful things we eat can make us older overnight, but the good news is 
we can control what we eat. So you don't have to really worry about 
premature ageing. Here are 10 foods that age us<br />
 <strong>1. Sugar</strong><br />
 Excess
 sugar is relly bad for us. it not only cause health problems, it also 
ages us prematurely. When we consume excess sugar, the sugar molecules 
combine with proteins, it also attaches itself to collagen the protein 
that makes the skin look young and flexible. when this happens the skin 
will become stiff and inflexible<br />
 <strong>2. Sweets</strong><br />
 Sweets
 also contain A lot of sugar, and they also ruin our teeth. Sugar sticks
 to our teeth, encouraging bacteria, decay, and discoloration. When you 
take something sweet ensure yu rinse your mouth with water afterwards so
 as to remove any buildup.<br />
 <strong>3. Alcohol</strong><br />
 Excess
 alcohol is bad. it damages our liver. if our liver is functioning well,
 toxins that affect our body including our skin are expelled out. 
 Excess toxins in the body can cause skin issues like acne, wrinkles 
etc.  Also, alcohol affects our sleep and less sleep means wrinkles and 
other skin issues. if you don't sleep well, you are not giving your skin
 enough time to renew itself.<br />
 <strong>4. Salty foods</strong><br />
 Excess
 salt in the body makes us dehydrated. It can also make the skin look 
puffy. Canned foods also contain a lot of salts, so be careful.<br />
 <strong>5. Red meat and Processed meat</strong><br />
 Fatty
 meat generates free radicals and this damages healthy cells in the 
body. This damage ultimately affects our skin's ability to protect 
itself and generate collagen. Red meat should not be a habit.  Processed
 meat like sausages etc is really bad. they cause heart problems, they 
are really salty and they have sulphites and other preservatives, which 
can trigger inflammation in the skin, and accelerate the appearance of 
ageing.<br />
 <strong>6. Energy Drinks</strong><br />
 The contents in 
energy drinks cause dehydration. They are also very high in sugar and 
also very acidic. the acidity can damage teeth and leave them more prone
 to stains that will age your smile. Always endeavour to drink a lot of 
water as dehydration is the major cause of premature ageing.<br />
 <strong>7. Caffeine</strong><br />
 Caffeine
 is dehydrating. it greatly reduces the moisture in our body. This will 
make the skin look dry and aged. Coffee which is also high is caffeine 
is really bad for our teeth. Make sure you take a lot of water, and also
 rinse your mouth with water after taking coffee.<br />
 <strong>8. Trans fat (artificial fat)</strong><br />
 Trans
 fat causes heart diseases and they are also bad for our skin. 
Margarine, for example, has a high amount of trans fat. They cause 
inflammation and also make us vulnerable to UV damage.  Trans fat 
destroys hydration. The less your skin is hydrated, the faster the 
wrinkles appear.”<br />
 <strong>9. Deep fried foods</strong><br />
 When
 we deep fry foods, it exposes the oil to high temperatures, causing 
free radicals. This is bad for our organs and also our skin.<br />
 <strong>10. Soda</strong><br />
 Soda
 contains a lot of sugar, and it also dehydrates the body. If you don't 
want your skin looking wrinkled reduce the amount of soda you take .
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Health Benefits of Lime Juice And Warm Water

izzy 17:59:00 Health

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About
 two months ago, a relative of mine started to make everyone in the 
house take 2 glasses of lime water in the morning. I really didn’t 
understand why I had to have two glasses of water in my system as early 
as 7am. <br />
 My lazy side did not allow me to keep up with the 
routine and I also didn’t understand why I had to. I recently decided to
 discipline myself and at least take a glass of the mixture every 
morning and also make further research as to the health benefits of lime
 water.<br />
 My very health conscious relative told me about nine health benefits of taking lime water and I decided to share it with you.<br />
 <ol>
<li><strong>Improves digestion</strong></li>
</ol>
The
 acidity in lime helps the saliva break down food.  It also helps to 
clear the excretory system and stimulate bowel activity that is, you’ll 
visit the loo at the right time. And if you are suffering from 
heartburn, lime water in warm water is very good.<br />
 <ol>
<li value="2"><strong>Lowers blood sugar</strong></li>
</ol>
If you have diabetes, lime helps to control how your body absorbs sugar.<br />
 <ol>
<li value="3"><strong>Reduces heart disease</strong></li>
</ol>
Limes
 can help reduce your risk of a heart attack and stroke. This is because
 Limes are a good source of magnesium and potassium.  The minerals help 
you maintain a healthy heart.<br />
 <ol>
<li value="4"><strong>Prevents Cancer</strong></li>
</ol>
Limes contain antioxidants and they help to control abnormal cell growth in the body. Taking Limes promotes healthy cell growth.<br />
 <ol>
<li value="5"><strong>Rejuvenates skin</strong></li>
</ol>
A
 number of beauty products claim to help you maintain healthy skin, but 
they come at a price. Lime water is a healthy and affordable way you can
 hydrate and rejuvenate your skin.<br />
 It contains antioxidants that help strengthen your collagen, giving you a healthier and younger skin.<br />
 <ol>
<li value="6"><strong>Fights infections</strong></li>
</ol>
Lime is high in vitamin c and this helps to strengthen your immune system<br />
 <ol>
<li value="7"><strong>Eye care</strong></li>
</ol>
The vitamin c in lime helps protect your eyes from ageing and muscular degeneration.<br />
 <ol>
<li value="8"><strong>Reduces Inflammation</strong></li>
</ol>
Arthritis,
 Gout and other joint problems are caused by inflammation. The citric 
acid in lime helps dissolve the uric acid that sometimes causes joint 
discomfort.<br />
 <ol>
<li value="9"><strong>Weight loss</strong></li>
</ol>
Lime
 juice is a very effective way to burn fat. Take a glass of warm water 
mix with a lime worth of juice and take this twice daily. You should not
 only depend on this, also aim for at least 30 minutes of physical 
activity most days of the week, and make half of each meal fruits and 
vegetables.<br />
 The beauty is, limes have no side effect. So do not be scared to take them with warm water in the morning on an empty stomach.
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Walking Barefoot: Access To Earth’s Healing Power

izzy 08:43:00 Health

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The increased use
 of consumer electronics and gadgets – radio, television, computer, cell
 phones and other related appliances – has brought with it negative side
 effects on users’ health.
<br />
However, man has ignored a very vital means of improving his health, 
walking bare foot on the ground. Mr. Adjei Quaye, health campaigner and 
naturopath, who made the assertion in a health forum in Lagos said there
 are natural remedies from herbs and even the ground to bring succour to
 ailments.<br />

Quaye said there are several man made item that deprive man from 
getting the much needed electrons from the earth. They include raised 
beds, synthetic mats, vehicles, synthetic carpeting, baby prams, 
footwear’s, vinyl covering the floor and even mattresses. He said that 
the human race is largely being bombarded with electronic gadgets all 
the hours of the day.<br />

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 polluting the whole atmosphere with electromagnetic waves. These waves 
affect our system and these electrons ionise the chemicals that enter 
the body and turn them to free radicals, which reduces the body’s 
immunity status.”<br />

Quaye, also physical sciences lecturer at the University of Cape 
Coast said, “The body is like a ‘system’ made up of organs like the 
kidney, liver and others, then tissues, cells, molecules, atoms, nucleus
 and electrons. From the electrons, is produced a magnetic force.<br />

Assuming a liver has 10 electrons, and the free radicals have taken 
five, it means the immune system gets weaker. So, the issue here is how 
to get back the lost electrons.”<br />

He said it is all about the general wellbeing of the human body, 
adding that when the immune system is attacked by free radicals, the 
body defensive mechanism is compromised. But when the foot is placed on 
the ground and following the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, energy moves 
from one place to another, electrons begin to flow to occupy the places 
where there is shortage.<br />

It flows from the ground to the body for rejuvenation and there is 
also a healing process. Quaye revealed that to get replacement of the 
lost electrons, which is synonymous with boosting the immune system, the
 bare foot should be placed on the floor for as long as possible.<br />

He said studies have shown that in children, for example, those who 
walk barefoot recover more quickly in case of ill health than those who 
don’t.<br />

The benefits of going barefoot Pointing out that since the nerves of 
our organs (eye, liver, kidney, pancreas, etc) terminate in our palms 
and under the feet, Quaye said man is most likely to activate an organ 
like the kidney to function well by going barefoot, thereby giving it a 
natural acupuncture. Insomnia and arthritis patients, He said have shown
 positive results just by walking barefoot.<br />

The incidence of fibroids, breast and prostate cancers and other 
disorders may reduce drastically by walking barefoot. He advised that it
 is a healthy practice for a pregnant woman to go barefoot.<br />

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As the activity of walking barefoot increases such other benefits as 
better sleep, lower stress, more calmness, relief from migraine and 
headache, reduced cancer incidence, improved blood pressure and improved
 fertility and sexuality can be attained.<br />

He claimed that, while normalisation of the body’s biological rhythms
 could be attained, he however warned that diabetic patients should be 
careful when walking barefoot to avoid cuts.<br />

Quaye said there are several man made item that deprive man from 
getting the much needed electrons from the earth. They include raised 
beds, synthetic mats, vehicles, synthetic carpeting, baby prams, 
footwear’s, vinyl covering the floor and even mattresses. He revealed 
that health focused manufacturers are making mattresses with magnets to 
improve blood and oxygen flow in the body.<br />

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Quality food can enhance sleep!!!!

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eaten by an individual determines how soundly he or she sleeps.<br />

Mmiriukwu said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday.<br />

She said that the composition of a diet impacted on the quality of sleep an individual had as well as his/her health generally.<br />

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According to her, poor quality sleep could lead to diabetes and high blood pressure.<br />

“It is known that poor sleep quality can lead to health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure.<br />

“Just as foods can impact on health and other areas, it can also contribute to good or bad sleep.<br />

“To improve our chances of quality sleep, proteinous foods like eggs should be eaten four hours before bedtime,” she said.<br />

The dietician also said that healthy fats such as avocado, coconut 
oil, lean meats and high antioxidant foods could enhance production of 
sleep hormone.<br />

According to her, vegetables and high nutrient fruits can detoxify high alkalinity which impedes sleep.<br />

Mmiriukwu added that sugary foods, simple foods and processed 
carbohydrates should be avoided at night because they could impede 
quality sleep.<br />

She said that a recent study by Purdue University, Indiana, USA, 
found out that people who were losing weight through a high protein diet
 slept well.<br />

The expert said the study proved that middle-aged adults who had a 
low-calorie, high-protein diet were not only able to better manage their
 weight, but had higher sleep quality as well.<br />

The dietician said the study also found that sleep and proper diet 
were important modifiers of health and wellness, which had a positive 
effect on overall health.<br />

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 <span style="font-weight: 400;">Something interesting happened over 
the weekend or should I say I witnessed something interesting. While 
coaching a large group of people, I noticed most had given in to stress 
and pain of the workout and they were on the floor with jaded looks on 
their faces. This prompted me to stop the music and launch into 10 
minute rant about leaving your comfort zone. </span><br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">What made it interesting was the 
response. They dragged themselves up and slowly started to push. I 
started hearing grunts and cheers of motivation that sounded like battle
 cries. It was quite an experience. I doubt it was my rant that got them
 up but rather, it was the collective agreement that this lifestyle 
affects every area of your life. For real progress and change, you need 
to take things to the next level. </span><br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">With less than a month to go till the
 world gets ‘summer fever’, now is the perfect time to kick your workout
 routines into high gear and actually make some significant progress 
toward reaching your goals.</span><br />

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We know that you want to get rid of that last layer of fat to uncover
 that body you’ve got hidden underneath. If you could get to transform 
your body overnight, would you pump up your shoulders, get a huge chest 
or a go for a serious six-pack? The answer? None of the above: Over half
 of my clients just want an “overall fat-free physique” rather than a 
single bigger or better body part. The reality is that you will have to 
work extremely hard for every pound and calorie and you will have to 
learn to push yourself.<br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Here some suggestions for a few applications of the lifestyle changes I am talking about:</span><br />

<b>High Intensity Interval Training</b><br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Ah, good old interval and 
high-intensity training. I’m sure you have heard all about the numerous 
benefits of HIIT and for a good reason: it works. If you’re looking for a
 surefire way to burn fat faster and lose some pounds in the process, 
HIIT is a solid way to go. HIIT is more time efficient in burning fat 
than a traditional cardio workout. Not only will your body burn more 
calories but you will also continue to burn more calories and fat in the
 24 hours after your workout. </span><br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">If you think that hitting the weights
 is the only thing you have to do to lose fat faster, you’re wrong. You 
need a solid balance of weight training, cardio and diet. The body will 
burn primarily carbohydrates during the first twenty minutes of 
cardiovascular exercise. Right about minute twenty, the body shifts over
 and starts to burn stored body fat as the primary source of energy.</span><br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">You need a combination of both weight
 training and cardio to get fat off your body. Cardio alone will only 
train one type of muscle fiber and you’ll only be building one part of 
your fat-burning furnace. Many people do tons of cardio every day and 
don’t lift weights. They never change the way they look. I know a lot of
 people that lift weights that realize their limitations once challenged
 in different ways.</span><br />

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<span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re not already hitting the gym
 and racking up the weights, now’s the time if fat loss is your goal. 
Even if you start small and work your way up to heavier weights, gaining
 muscle is going to put you on the fast track to hitting that goal. When
 it comes to exercise, you have to train with weights to increase lean 
mass. Fat is burned inside of your muscle cells.</span><br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">The bigger and more plentiful your 
muscle cells, the bigger your fat-burning furnace. Adding muscle 
basically increases the size of the fat-burning furnace. Dieting 
incorrectly or exercising incorrectly decreases your fat-burning 
furnace. This is often why when a male-female couple embarks on a good 
exercise and nutrition plan, the male drops more weight more quickly 
than the female. He has more muscle tissue and a much bigger furnace. He
 can burn food at a much faster rate than the female who has less muscle
 and a much smaller furnace.</span><br />

<b>Pick Up A Sport</b><br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Picking up a sport is a great way to 
burn extra calories, trim fat and still have  a lot of fun doing it. 
Playing a sport involves cardio and lots of non-linear movement 
(jumping, back pedaling, side stepping etc), making it healthier than 
straight jogging. Plus you are having fun without getting bored. </span><br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">You don’t have to be the next Michael
 Jordan to go down to your fitness facility. Just hop on the basketball 
court, and look for a game. Most people are happy to have another 
player. Just make sure you know the rules (how to dribble). I only 
mention basketball because that’s my sport of choice. Maybe squash is 
your thing, maybe its soccer, maybe its even tennis!</span><br />

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<b>Reduce Stress With Yoga</b><br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Breathe deep. Relax. Breathe deeper. 
Feel better? Feel healthier? Well, keep doing it because it’s helping 
you stay fit and lose fat. Stress has been known to contribute to 
abdominal fat and a whole host of other health issues. Grabbing your 
Yoga mat and heading out for a little relaxation will go a long way 
towards helping you reach your fitness goals. Besides, who couldn’t use a
 little less stress and a little more relaxation, right?</span><br />

<b>More Home Cooked Meals… Less Eating Out</b><br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Unless you’ve been plugging away at a
 healthy lifestyle for a long time, going out to eat at restaurants can 
be a daunting task. Most menus don’t provide very good details and 
calorie counts on all their meals so knowing what to order can often be 
an exercise in futility. The more home-cooked meals you eat, the more 
likely you’re able to maintain that healthy lifestyle. It’s much easier 
to control portion, ingredients, and quality of the food when you’re 
cooking it yourself.</span><br />

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Look at for my next article where 
I’ll continue with these tips, till then, try to make little changes and
 turn them into habits. Good luck</span><br />

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The dangers of processed foods

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more people are consuming processed foods worldwide without adequate 
knowledge on its disadvantages. Statistics shows that there is a 
reduction in the consumption of whole organic foods. Scientific data has
 shown links between processed foods and health problems such as 
Obesity, High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol, Diabetes to name a few.</div>
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The definition of what constitutes a processed food can vary slightly, processed foods <strong>applies
 to any food that has been altered from its natural state in some way, 
either for safety reasons or convenience to extend its shelf life. 
Processed foods aren’t just microwave meals, but also refer</strong> to foods that are packaged in boxes, cans, jars or bags.</div>
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freezing, canning, baking, drying and pasteurising products. In addition
 to going through many complex processing steps, processed foods often 
contain additives, artificial flavourings and other chemical 
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Processed foods have ingredients that 
are high in salt, sugar; fructose syrup and fat. These ingredients are 
added to processed foods to make their flavour more appealing and to 
prolong their shelf life, or in some cases to contribute to the food’s 
structure.</div>
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These foods are higher in calories due 
to the high amounts of added sugar or fat in them. Sugar is empty 
calories; it has no essential nutrients, but produces a large amount of 
energy. By nature, our appetite gravitates toward foods that are sweet, 
salty and fatty because these are the foods we need for survival, 
however, this results in people consuming more than the recommended 
amounts, because they are unaware of how much has been added to the 
foods.</div>
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Processed foods are extremely low in 
nutrients compared to whole foods. In many cases, synthetic vitamins and
 minerals are added to the foods to compensate for what was lost during 
processing. These synthetic nutrients are not to be compared to those 
found in whole foods.</div>
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Processed foods are high in trans-fat, 
which raises the level of cholesterol in the blood. Elevated levels of 
cholesterol increase the chances of developing cardiovascular disease. 
In addition, processed foods tend to be low in fibre and require less 
time and energy to digest.</div>
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Nutrition information on food labels is 
an important source of nutritional information but it typically 
underutilised by consumers. Adequate knowledge on the ingredients will 
save a lot of individuals from health challenges. By looking at the 
ingredient list on a product, it is easy to determine whether a food is 
high in fat, trans-fat, sugar or salt</div>
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<strong>These are guidelines that show if a food is high or low in fat, trans-fat, salt or sugar:</strong></div>
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Total fat</div>
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High: more than 17.5g of fat per 100g ; Low: 3g of fat or less per 100g</div>
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Trans-fat</div>
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High: more than 5g of trans-fat per 100g ; Low: 1.5g of trans-fat or less per 100g</div>
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Sugars</div>
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High: more than 22.5g of total sugars per 100g ; Low: 5g of total sugars or less per 100g</div>
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Salt</div>
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High: more than 1.5g of salt per 100g (or 0.6g sodium) ; Low: 0.3g of salt or less per 100g (or 0.1g sodium)</div>
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For example, if you are trying to cut 
down on trans- fat, try to limit the amount of foods you eat that have 
more than 5g of saturated fat per 100g.</div>
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The best way to approach a healthy, 
balanced diet is as simple as swapping processed foods for whole foods. 
The body runs most efficiently on food that is in its natural form, or 
very close to it. Processed foods means the body has to work harder to 
do its job. People have thrived on vegetables, meat, eggs, fruits and 
other whole foods for centuries, while processed foods are a new 
phenomenon. If we make the body’s job easier, it will make our lives 
easier.</div>
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<strong>Zita West 
is a fertility expert and author of ‘Eat Yourself Pregnant.’ She 
believes good, wholesome foods are the ‘bedrock of a baby-ready body.’ 
Here, in an extract, she reveals which foods to eat and recipes to cook 
for boosting libido, optimising conception and maintaining a pregnancy. 
Adapted from Daily Mail UK Online.</strong><br />

<strong>Chilli, full-fat milk, chicken and citrus fruits can help woman conceive, says new book</strong><br />

IN an era where one in seven couples have problems conceiving, many are desperate to find ways to help themselves.<br />

The options are far ranging, from ovulation kits to acupuncture – and the far more invasive In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF).<br />

But one fertility expert argues that diet can make a huge contribution to success.<br />

Zita West, a midwife and fertility expert, says her research and 
experience proves a good diet ‘forms the bedrock of getting a woman’s 
body baby-ready and a man making healthy sperm’.<br />

Below, in an extract from her new book, Eat Yourself Pregnant: 
Essential Recipes for Boosting Your Fertility Naturally, she explains 
which foods can help with conception…<br />

As a practising midwife and fertility expert, I have always been 
fascinated by the role nutrition takes in every couple’s ability to have
 a healthy, happy baby.<br />

Over the course of my many years in this field, I have come to 
the conclusion that micronutrients play a big role in getting pregnant –
 both naturally and through assisted conception – with deficiencies 
having significant effects on fertility for both men and women.<br />

However, I also think that couples who want to make a baby need to have treats.<br />

Who could live without bread, chocolate, cheese and dairy? Not me!<br />

Whether you are just embarking upon trying for a baby, have been 
trying for a while without success, or have been diagnosed with a 
fertility problem, I want to reassure you that my philosophy is simple: 
strict or faddy diets involve too many restrictions – they make what is 
the most normal and natural thing in the world seem strange and 
unfamiliar.<br />

My focus is on nourishing the body in a positive, sustainable way
 most of the time – not on challenging you to be 100 per cent perfect.<br />

I believe that small changes that are manageable within the context of your everyday life are all that you need.<br />

Quite simply, your pre-conception diet has to fit in with your 
‘normal’ life or you won’t be able to keep it up. Small steps can go a 
long way.<br />

I am very aware that many of the issues that come between a 
couple – just when they need most to be together – relate to lifestyle.<br />

I particularly see the contention that can build up around what food and drink lands on the supper table.<br />

I often find that one partner is trying to be too rigid, while the other wants to take a more relaxed approach.<br />

I think everyone can be happy – and that the resulting 
togetherness can only mean that you create more chances of making a 
baby.<br />

My approach to fertility is integrated – modern medicine combined with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.<br />

By encouraging the body to produce certain neurotransmitters – 
chemicals that act like neurotransmitters, some foods can influence mood
 and your desire for sex, she says.<br />

Most importantly, this approach has taught me of the need for 
balance between all the body’s systems – if one system is out of kilter,
 there is a ripple effect that touches every aspect of your well-being, 
including your fertility.<br />

Furthermore, I think the connection between mind and body has a 
huge role to play in a couple’s ability to conceive, which is why I 
think it’s important that your lifestyle choices are good and healthy, 
but also make you happy.<br />

When I first meet a couple, I want to find out about the 
following things: their digestion and gut health, toxicity, immunity, 
and how much their states of mind are affecting their bodies.<br />

Only then can I begin to advise them on how to balance all these
 aspects of themselves to make the journey to parenthood a successful 
one.<br />

FOODS FOR MOOD AND LIBIDO<br />

By encouraging the body to produce certain neurotransmitters, or 
chemicals that act like neurotransmitters, some foods can influence mood
 and your desire for sex.<br />

<strong>Dopamine</strong><br />

This chemical helps us feel positive and motivated and is present in high levels during sexual excitement.<br />

Dopamine helps us feel positive and motivated and is present in 
high levels during sexual excitement. The body manufactures it from the 
amino acid tyrosine, which is found in bananas, oats, eggs and dairy 
products.<br />

The body manufactures it from the amino acid tyrosine in the presence of key nutrients including vitamins B3, B6 and C.<br />

Foods rich in tyrosine include chicken, lean red meat and 
turkey; cod, pike, shellfish and tuna; eggs and dairy products; avocado 
and bananas; and oats.<br />

<strong>Serotonin</strong><br />

This is the body’s mood-booster. The body converts the amino acid tryptophan to make it.<br />

Tryptophan-rich foods include chicken, lamb and turkey; cod, 
halibut, salmon, sardines and tuna; asparagus, leafy green vegetables, 
potatoes, seeds and soya beans; and yogurt.<br />

<strong>Phenylethylamine</strong><br />

A mild stimulant, this is produced in your body as a by-product of the amino acid phenylalanine.<br />

It’s the chemical that gives you that butterflies feeling when 
you first fall in love, making it great for reinvigorating the flush of 
desire. Chocolate is a good source of phenylethylamine.<br />

Chicken is a good source of tryptophan, an amino acid the body 
uses to make serotonin. Tryptophan-rich foods include chicken, lamb and 
turkey as well as cod, halibut, sardines and tuna.<br />

<strong>THE FUNDAMENTAL ROLE OF DIET</strong><br />

Food – and all the things it’s related to, from your digestion 
to your gut health – plays a crucial role in optimising your fertility.<br />

This is where preparing to make a baby begins, at the basics – the way your whole body works<br />

Quite simply, the right nutrients give you the right building 
blocks for making a baby. What then should you and your partner include 
and eliminate in your diet in order to optimise your chances of 
conceiving?<br />

However, I don’t want to be prescriptive; I think hard-and-fast rules are hard to stick to.<br />

Instead, I want to show you how nutrition and fertility are 
inextricably linked, so that you can make informed choices about your 
diet.<br />

Then, because your diet is one that you’ve carved out for 
yourself, you should be able to sustain it in the long term and so 
properly enhance your chances of conceiving.<br />

First, though, I want you to assess what your nutrition looks 
like now, so that you have a better idea of why and how you need to make
 changes. (Note that, when I say ‘you’, I mean both of you.)<br />

If you frequently suffer with constipation and diarrhoea your digestion might be influencing your chance of conceiving.<br />

<strong>How healthy is your digestion?</strong><br />

Fertility starts in the gut – the hormones you need to be fertile require key nutrients from the food you eat.<br />

Take a look at the following statements and answer true or false for each.<br />

• I frequently burp or suffer with flatulence.<br />

• I suffer from bloating and/or abdominal pain especially after eating.<br />

• I suffer from irritable bowel syndrome.<br />

• I regularly take antibiotics.<br />

• I frequently suffer with constipation and diarrhoea.<br />

• I have food allergies or intolerances.<br />

• My stools are pale in colour or float.<br />

• I frequently suffer with heartburn.<br />

Answering true to four or more statements could mean that your digestion may be influencing your chances of conceiving.<br />

Look at ways to improve your nutrient absorption (that is, the health of your gut).<br />

How toxic are you?<br />

A considerable amount of evidence suggests that ‘detoxing’ – 
eating pure foods for a couple of days a week – helps to regulate 
hormones, lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar and improve digestion.<br />

To assess your present toxicity, answer true or false to the following statements.<br />

• My urine is dark and strong smelling.<br />

• I have bowel movements less than once a day.<br />

• I suffer with headaches, fatigue, muscle aches and/or concentration problems regularly.<br />

• Even one cup of caffeine makes me feel jittery.<br />

If one cup of coffee makes you jittery, you might need a detox. 
Evidence suggests ‘detoxing’ for a few days a week helps to regulate 
hormones, lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar and improve digestion<br />

<strong>EATING FOR OVULATION</strong><br />

I always think how magnificent a human egg looks when I see images of it – large, regal and ready for the sperm.<br />

The egg needs both nutrients and energy to prepare it for fertilisation and to make its journey to the uterus.<br />

Surrounding your ovarian follicles is a follicular fluid that 
contains hormones and nutrients that nourish the egg before it leaves 
the ovary.<br />

However, this fluid can also contain free radicals that can harm 
the egg. So, above all, healthy eggs need lots of antioxidant foods, 
which neutralize the effects of free radicals.<br />

Then, the natural compound myo-inositol may help improve the 
follicular environment and egg quality and to help balance blood sugar.<br />

Foods rich in inositol include beans, brown rice, lentils, 
cantaloupe melon, citrus fruit, nuts and seeds so make sure you include 
plenty of these in your diet, too.<br />

The natural compound myo-inositol may help improve the follicular
 environment and egg quality and to help balance blood sugar. Melons, 
citrus fruit, beans and brown rice are rich in inositol<br />

<strong>THE DIET PLAN AND YOUR CYCLE</strong> <br />

Mood, weight and hormones can change rapidly according to where a
 woman is in her cycle. It is possible to support your body’s monthly 
shifts through your diet.  <br />

In this section I want to encourage you to think about how you feel at each of the stages (phases) in your cycle.<br />

Then, I’ll tell you which foods will help support your shifting 
moods and emotions (a natural by-product of your changing hormones) over
 the course of the month.<br />

Phase one of your cycle<br />

Many women can actually feel the hormonal shift on the first day 
of their period – pent-up tension seems to fall away and a sense of 
relief and calm ensues.<br />

However, like many other women, you may also feel a bit depleted 
or lethargic. Take some time out when your period begins – enjoy some 
quiet time that allows you to conserve and then restore your energy.<br />

Avoid exercising and treat yourself to an early night (or two).<br />

Good sources of iron to help you maintain energy during your period are dried apricots and shellfish.<br />

This is a time for warm, nourishing foods. Choose a diet rich in 
iron and vitamin C, as these nutrients help to replenish the iron that 
you lose with your period.<br />

Vitamin-B-rich foods will help you to regain some energy.<br />

Good sources of iron include lean red meat, pumpkin seeds, beans 
and pulses, dried apricots and raisins, shellfish and dark green leafy 
vegetables.<br />

For B-vitamins include whole grains, lamb, beef, poultry, 
shellfish, eggs, and dairy products, leafy green vegetables, yeast 
extract and nutritional yeast flakes.<br />

Most fruits and vegetables will provide good levels of vitamin C 
(this is essential for iron absorption), but particularly good sources 
of vitamin C include citrus fruits, berries, kiwi fruit, leafy green 
vegetables and red pepper.<br />

If you suffer from period pain, try taking an omega-3 supplement to help reduce levels of inflammation in your body.<br />

<strong>Phase two of your cycle</strong><br />

During this phase, which can vary in length from month to month, 
oestrogen is on the rise as your body prepares for ovulation.<br />

Many women feel great – attractive, flirty, full of libido. This 
is usually a time when you’ll burst with energy – you may feel like 
hitting the gym or pounding the streets (if that’s your thing).<br />

Now is the time to noticesome of the vital signs and secretions associated with this fertile time of the month.<br />

Spicy foods such a curry are rich in capsaicin, isofavones and 
L-arginine, which encourage the body to make nitric oxide (NO). During 
this phase, stock up on your B-vitamins, which are important for 
hormonal balance.<br />

B-vitamins also help with healthy cell division (a crucial part of babymaking).<br />

Lecithin (a phospholipid found in animal products) will help to keep your cell membranes healthy.<br />

Keep eating the vitamin-C-rich foods as this vitamin is thought 
to increase the amount of water in your cervical mucus, making it more 
plentiful.<br />

Foods rich in capsaicin, isoflavones and L-arginine (such as, in 
turn, spicy foods, tofu and watermelon) encourage the body to make 
nitric oxide (NO).<br />

This compound helps to dilate your blood vessels, easing blood 
flow through your whole system, which is good news for your reproductive
 organs (including your genitals, uterus and ovaries).<br />

Finally, for healthy implantation to occur during this crucial 
part of your cycle, your immune system needs to be in optimum 
condition.<br />

For healthy implantation of an egg, the immune system needs to 
be strong. Vitamin D, the workhouse of immunity, is found in salmon, 
sardines and shiitake mushrooms<br />

For this reason, stock up on vitamin D – the workhorse of your 
immunity. Exposing your skin to sunlight is the best way to get your 
body to manufacture this vitamin, but it is also present in salmon and 
sardines, and in shiitake mushrooms (if you’re vegetarian).<br />

<strong>Phase three of your cycle</strong><br />

This is the luteal phase of your cycle. The corpus luteum (the 
ruptured ovarian follicle that produces progesterone to thicken the womb
 lining, close the cervix and maintain a pregnancy) contains a high 
level of betacarotene, which is the orange–yellow pigment found mainly 
in foods such as carrots and butternut squash, as well as other 
vegetables.<br />

Betacarotene is also a powerful antioxidant – a free-radical scavenger that helps protect your cells from damage.<br />

During this phase of your cycle, try to include plenty of 
betacarotene-rich foods in your diet, including butternut squash, 
carrots, collards, kale, spinach, potato and mustard greens.<br />

Spinach, kale and butternut squash are a great source of 
betacarotene – the orange pigment found in carrots. It is an antioxidant
 and helps protect the cells from damage<br />

<strong>Phase four </strong><br />

If no fertilisation has occurred, your hormone levels start to 
fall.  During this phase you may begin to feel more lethargic again – 
it’s this time (on the run-up to your period) that many women find they 
crave sweet foods.<br />

Remember your 80:20 leeway and allow yourself the odd treat, but
 try to make sure that generally you eat foods that will keep your blood
 sugar stable.<br />

Your cycle begins at the end of this phase – marked by the moment you get your period.<br />

<strong>FULL FAT IS GOOD FOR FERTILITY</strong><br />

Many women make the mistake of substituting foods containing 
fat with low-fat products, thinking they won’t gain weight using them.<br />

However, for fertility – and, for that matter, for weight management – the principle is flawed.<br />

These products often contain trans fats, sugar and sweeteners. 
Artificial sweeteners disrupt the normal hormonal and neurological 
signals that control hunger and satiety.<br />

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Zita West is a fertility expert and author of ‘Eat Yourself Pregnant.’ She believes good, wholesome foods are the ‘bedrock of a baby-rea...

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