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Diabetes and Exercise Posted on Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your blood sugar level. It also lowers your risk of heart disease.  Heart  disease is a condition that is common in people who have diabetes. Exercise can also help you feel better about yourself and improve your overall health. Path to improved health Talk to your doctor about what kind of exercise is right for you. The type of exercise you can do will mainly depend on whether you have any other health problems. Most doctors recommend aerobic exercise. This type of exercise makes you breathe deeply and makes your heart work harder. Examples of  aerobic  exercise include walking, jogging, aerobic dance, or bicycling. If you have problems with the nerves in your feet or legs, you may need to choose other exercises. Your doctor may want you to do a type of exercise that won’t put t...

Nigerian recipe: Gbegiri Posted on Gbegiri soup is a Yoruba (Western Nigerian) soup prepared with beans. On its own, it looks like baby food but it comes alive when you add Ewedu Soup and meat from your Beef & Chicken Stew. Nigerian Gbegiri Soup [Video] Gbegiri Soup (the yellow one in the image above) takes a bit of getting used for those who are not used to eating soup cooked with beans. The combination of the Gbegiri Soup, Ewedu Soup and the stew will surely tease and challenge your taste buds! Ingredients for Gbegiri Soup 150g Black Eyed or Brown Beans 1 small smoked Mackerel/Titus 1 tablespoon ground  crayfish 1 big stock cube 1 cooking spoon palm oil Pepper and salt (to taste) Before you cook Gbegiri Soup Ensure you have some Beef & Chicken Stew because the beef for the Gbegiri Soup comes from this stew. Remove the beans coat and soak the beans for about 3 hours. This soaking makes the beans soft so that it cooks in less time. This way ...

How I Maintained My Youthful Look – Kate Henshaw Posted on Though actress, Kate Henshaw is closer to 50 than 40, not just a few would think the actress is just in her late 20s. She has managed to look trim, fit and sexy despite her age. Known for her great love for dancing, Kate, as she is fondly called, said she has always loved music. “Music is the food of love and it is for the soul. If they are playing good music anywhere and you refuse to dance, then you are evil. I mean when everyone around you is on their feet, sweating it out on the dance floor and you remain on your seat, are you the devil? Music is from the heart and since I choose to be happy, anywhere they play good music, I start to dance. That is the secret of my happiness and that is what makes me look young. I am happy all the time.” Also known to be a fitness enthusiast, Kate revealed that ever since she discovered the benefits of exercising about seven years ago, she has not visited a hospital in f...

10-Everyday Healthy Food Eating healthy is an important part of life. Many of us strive to eat as healthy as possible every day, but are you really consuming the best nutrients for your body?  With so many superfoods available, it’s hard to know which ones offer the most benefits. That’s where we come in. We’ve compiled a list of 10 foods you should be eating every day. If you don’t consume anything else on a regular basis, do your best to incorporate these foods into your diet: Flaxseeds Flaxseeds are an easy way to add a big dose of fiber into your diet. They can be purchased in the bulk food area of any grocery store and can be sprinkled over salads, fish or any type of meal or snack. To give you an idea of just how healthy these are, a single tablespoon of ground flaxseed sprinkled over cereal, yogurt or salad provides an easy 2.3 grams of fiber. Beans The soluble fiber found in beans soaks up cholesterol, allowing your body to dispose of it before it st...