CEREALS

Cereals are underated most times as snacks and comfort food or just taken whenever you feel like indulging in junks.

 However, this is far from the truth as cereals are one of the most important part of our diet and without it, one runs a risk of having countless illnesses.

 Why are they so important?  

1. Cereals are a very good source of dietary fibres.

FIBRES

Sometimes I get emotional when I write, that’s  because I believe if people are well informed, they would not find themselves in bad situations.

Do you know what fibre does in the body?

why are they so essential to our health?

 Food fibres dissolves in the stomach and form a gel like substance that allows digested food to be slowly absorbed into the body.

This stabilizes sugar level and prevent cholesterol build up ultimately preventing Diabetes

It also allows for free movement of waste product in the large intestine and prevents haemorroids.

It also keeps your weight in check and makes you live long.

2. Cereals are an excellent source of breakfast from corn flakes to oats.

Why Breakfast is a must!!!

* It’s the most important food of the day as it improves concentration at work and prevents loss of memory.

No wonder many companies provide breakfast for their top workers; the engine room to their organizations

* It keeps you from consuming junks which affects your body weight and injest lots of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) into your system. It summarily keeps your heart in good shape.

3. Cereals are rich source of vitamins, carbs, minerals like iron and protein so they supply energy needed and nutrients for the day and they are easily digested.

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4. Cereals are healthy because they can be combined and taking directly with different fruits, vegetables and milk.

5. In the case of having a picky eater on your hands, cereals can be easily planned and incorporated into good and attractive dishes any picky eater cannot resist.

6. They contain phytosterol which prevents cancer like breast cancer by blocking oestrogen that causes breast cancer.

7. Cereals are also very good for children. This is because children requires a lot of nutrients for their body growth, daily activities. This can be gotten from cereals which is dense with nutrition.

They are also relatively cheap to procure, sweet and are easy to prepare unlike most foods.

 They save you a lot of money trying to get pastries or burgers at work.

To cap it up, one is guaranteed a healthy and strong life if one can incorporate cereal into his or her life.

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MY SWEET AND FLUFFY CHOCOLATE CAKE

As a Chef, we learn everyday from mentor chefs, everyday kitchen work and interactions with different chef across different fields.

This is a chocolate cake recipe I learnt from a master baker who is a very good friend. This is quite different from the Chocolate cake recipes out there

Added with my knowledge with chocolate, I had a very lovely time making this lovely cake.

RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

* Wheat Flour (200g)

* Cocoa powder(50g)

* Sugar (300g)

* Refined groundnut oil (2cups)

* Baking Powder (1tsp)

* Vanilla Flavour (2tsp)

* Eggs (3 eggs)

* Salt (pinch)

* Milk ( 100g)

* Hot boiling water (1measuring cup)

DIRECTIONS

I love mixing dry ingredients with dry and wet with wet.

* Sieve your flour, baking powder together in a bowl.

* Add your dry milk, sugar, cocoa powder and pinch of salt

* Break the eggs and mix, add your vanilla flavour.

* Create a hole in the middle and pour in your egg mixture while mixing lightly.

* Add your hot water and mix more this time.

* Lastly, add your groundnut oil and mix thoroughly.

 BAKING PROCESS

* Grease your baking pan with margarine or oil spray

* Pour in your batter and shake so it sit well

* Pre-heat your oven and Put into your oven and bake at 180°c for 25-30mimutes

* Bake until you Insert a toothpick inside and it comes out clean.

CLICK ON MY NEXT POST TO FIND OUT HOW TO COVER AND DECORATE YOUR CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE.

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HONEY

BRIEF DETAILS

I know you have heard it many times that honey contains ANTI-OXIDANTS and I also understand you might not know the meaning and sometimes, it’s embarrassing to start asking ” what are anti-oxidants” when everybody is shaking heads like they know what it is.

So let me explain… Follow me carefully;

ANTI-OXIDANTS stops OXIDATIONS from occurring in the body (don’t worry what oxidation is). Oxidation produces free radicals that affects or destroys the cells of your body.

So in summary, Honey possesses anti oxidants that kills or stop the production of harmful substances killing your body without you knowing. For example, high blood pressure. It lowers it through it’s anti-oxidant property.

2. ANTI-BACTERIAL PROPERTIES

It is also widely said that honey can be used to treat infections but you don’t really believe it.

Honey is generally used to treat diseases because of it’s ability to form Hydrogen peroxide which is very powerful to kill resistant strains of microorganisms causing infections. It also has pH that can inhibit the growth of bacteria. 

Honey though has different types but is generally known, according to study to kill over 60 types of micro-organisms causing infections to human even those resistant to drugs

3. WOUND HEALING PROPERTIES

Honey is a good ointment to apply on your wound especially one from burns. It will keep it unaffected by bacterial because it’s hygroscopic nature can dehydrate bacteria, sucking up moisture from the wound area.

It’s high viscosity also forms a protective barrier around the wound keeping it from getting infected and speeding up healing process

4. SPERM PRODUCTION

This is easy to explain. I wrote a post on it already. To know more about this, you can read more HERE!

To summarise;

Know that sperm grows and multiply well when there is excess zinc, vitamin E and Vitamin C in the body and these are abundant in honey.

Imagine now mixing honey with milk and take regularly?!!!!!

5. HUMECTANT PROPERTIES

Honey has HUMECTANT properties and this means it moisturises your skin and delays aging and wrinkles.

When your skin is well moisturised, it glows and this is why honey is always added to most body creams. 

Rubbing honey on your face is safe and it removes dirts, oil and kills skin infections on your skin through it’s anti bacterial properties

Now, You cannot experience all these benefits of Honey if what you use or consume is FAKE HONEY.

HOW TO RECOGNISE ORIGINAL HONEY

1. THE WATER TEST

If you pour an original honey into cup filled with water, it will sink and sit at the bottom.

However, if the honey is fake, it will just mix with water and smear the cups edges

2. Turn original honey placed in a jar upside down and it won’t run out. It will either run off very slowly while fake honey with run off quickly out

3. FlAME TEST

Another way of differenciating them is to

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   “Note that purchase through this blog will help serve you better and grow us at NO additional cost to you”

This write up was done after intensive research with respected and notable nutritionist both in the medical world and in the educational world.

I believe we understand the basis and foundation of obesity and even the risks However, the persistent question on my mind is; Can the causing factor also be the curing factor?

OBESITY AND FOOD 

           

HOW TO BURN OUT FAT WITHOUT TOO MUCH EXERCISE

Note: These are not for people who doesn’t want to put in the work and discipline it takes. If you are one, please stop reading!

to know more on how to but to summarise;

*Wake up in the morning and drink as much water as you can

* Wait for an hour before you eat. (That’s it majorly)

Functions Of Water Therapy

From experience, it will kill your strong urge for food, junks and sugary foods. You eat less.

Since it has been researched that the major cause of obesity is food, taking water will cut down the amount of food you take and still make you feel filled (Not hungry).

2. STOP BEING SEDENTARY

3. DITCH FRIED FOODS; DO GRILLS

CHOLESTEROL (A short summary)

Cholesterol is a fatty substance made by the body to produce some hormones and maybe vitamins.

It’s very essential in the body However, too much of it will for plaques around artery wall thereby shortening the space blood is passing.

 Blood realising this will want to force itself through thereby causing heart related problems like artherosclerosis.

So eat good oils (Non-cholesterols) or do Grills!

4. VEGETABLES AND FRUITS

I wrote extensively on this and you can check by clicking here… Fruits and vegetables

They are rich in fibres, anti oxidants and vitamins that not only balances your food intake and enhances digestion but also prevents the build up of sugar in your body which will eventually be converted to fat if not used.

5. SUGAR

Probably they have told you but you feel they are exaggerating or you are procastinating about stopping or reducing it, let me inform you; Sugar is at the core of obesity.

Sugar through a process called Lipogenesis is turned to fat and stored or used in the body. The whole shady deal occurs in the liver when it metabolises fructose or sucrose into fat.

Sugar will not be left unused in the body; so when there is excess of it, it get converted to fat and get stored in the body.

Now, sugar doesn’t only causes obesity, sugar also causes diabetes and high blood pressure. Not stopping there, this same sugar also affect your Sterility as a man. TOO MUCH SUGAR IS BAD!!!

*Cut the sodas

* Cut the diary products with lots of sugar

* Cut alcohol (beer); contains sugar too. Alcohol (spirit) weakens your kidney.

* Cut raw sugar intake. Sweet things are cool but not worth my life.

6. OVER EATING

It has been written like a program in the body that any unused food digested as glucose (which is supposed to provide energy for the body) should be converted to fat. So;

* Eat small to fill your stomach and don’t over eat

* Make sure you feel hungry before you eat. Your body must digest the previous food and demand for another before you give. Stop stuffing your stomach and eventually, your body with unused glucose. It will be stored as fat.

7. SELF PSYCH EVALUATION

This might seem strange to you but I will explain. Except your cause of obesity is DNA related or others that needs medical expertise, this works most times.

Self psych evaluation is self motivation to become a better you. Sometimes you need the help of a loved one to achieve this. 

1. You speak out what you want.

2. You develop control over your MOUTH. It can be extremely difficult. You might cry many times when the urge comes extremely strong on you but for the joy of the result, you must stand your ground. If what is killing is what you use YOUR HAND to put into YOUR MOUTH, then it can be controlled.

 You own your body, your body doesn’t own you. Command it to do your biddings because if you don’t, your body and lack of self control is KILLING YOU AND YOU MIGHT DIE. SO TECHNICALLY, ITS A WAR AGAINST YOURSELF.

SO FIGHT BACK AND LET GO OF THOSE FAT!

* EAT JUST WHAT YOU NEED AND FOLLOW THE TIPS I JUST GAVE YOU. I LOVE YOU AND I SINCERELY HOPE FOR A GOOD NEWS! 

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BANANA BREAD BISCOTTI

The Great holiday is here and the atmosphere is filled with every amazing dishes ever imagined. Amongst many is the sweet banana bread biscotti which is perfect for breakfast.

The recipe is easy and is derived and made from banana bread. So we will first make our banana bread.

Chocolate Banana Bread

RECIPE

Hint: I love mixing wet ingredients together and dry ingredients together separately before they come together.

* Bake for the stipulated time given. Check if it’s done by dipping a tooth pick inside. If it comes out clean, then it’s done.

* Let it cool and run a knife along the edges and turn over on a tray or any solid clean flat surface.

To make your banana bread biscotti;

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AMALA

It’s origin is not actually known but it is said to originate from the western part of Nigeria where it is majorly enjoyed.

 It’s popularity has grown recently and it’s being served in local African restaurants in London and America.

(Amala with vegetables and Pepper stew)

Another meal of Nigerian decent making waves is the FUFU consumed in some parts of England.

1. The first thing to do is to measure the amount of water that will make the portion size of the amala needed and put on fire to boil {some native pour little of the yam flour into it so the water could boil quicker)… i wish i have the time to explain the chemistry in that. Anyway, its very optional. the water will boil nonetheless.

2. Measure and sieve the yam flour in a bowl. Add a little more just in case.

3. At boiling point, you separate about 100cl of the boiling water in a smaller bowl. This will be added to the Amala if it becomes too thick or just to cool it more so it won’t burn.

(Stirring while you pour flour in; you can get someone to if you can’t do both together)

4. Pour the yam flour (Elubo) into the boiling water while stirring lightly until it becomes a little stiff. ( This stage is very crucial because if there is any delay, lumps will develop)

5. At this stage, Stir well continuously until it becomes well mixed.

              

6. Lower the heat and pour the separated hot water in (50cl first; you might decide to add more if you feel you want it softer)

7. Let it cook and simmer for about 2-3minutes and give the final stirring. By now, your Amala would be glistering and following your stirring movement.

              
8. Stop stirring, switch off the heat and serve HOT! (Its almost a sin to serve cold)

Amala is a wonderful dish that can be served with varities of soups.

It can also go with stew and vegetables.
OMG! So delicious!!!!!

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THE ART OF PERFECT FRYING

“Frying like other types of food processing is very important to the success of any food preparation. No matter how perfect your technique is, once you burn the food, it’s regarded as waste”

 In contrast to baking, it requires more effort, attention and some EXPERIENCE OR TECHNICAL KNOW HOW so you could bring out the best out of your product. 

 

If all you fry is just the house meat, you might not have need to read this however, if you hate frying or you would love to know more about frying as your work demands it, let’s go.

what do u want to achieve? you are trying to get a golden brown product that is nicely done inside.What you must know to perfectly get it right when frying.

HEAT CONTROL

This is the most important factor when frying. Different foods because of their texture demands different level of applied heat when frying. 

* When frying foods like marinated fish, the oil must be hot or you risk messing up the fish you are trying to fry 

* When frying pastries like eggroll, your oil must be on low set heat or else, you will have an undone eggroll. 

Some pastries like puffs, buns, chicken nuggets must be on medium heat or else, it will soak up the oil.

Some frying problem arises when the oil is too hot which instantly burns the outer part of the food while the internal is still fresh

 

So it’s safe to say the way you control the heat supply to the oil dictates whether frying would be successful or not

SAFETY WHEN FRYING

 

The two major reasons why we have splashing or hot oil splattering wildly about is the presence of water in HOT OIL or presence of water molecules trapped in fat.

So you need to Pat dry your protein sometimes before frying especially if you are basting. Also, make sure the oil isn’t too hot before dropping your food inside so it won’t burn you.

 

Never drop hot oil no matter what happens when carrying it from point to another. Even if it splashes on you during the movement or the handle suddenly becomes too hot for your hand. Suffer it like that or gently place it down. NEVER DROP THE CONTAINER!!!!!!

You probably would have noticed the popping and splashing of oil majorly happens only when you fry your proteins (beef, chicken, pork, fish etc) so you might want to ask an experienced person for help when you want to fry your proteins.

Another source of accident that can happen when frying is the use of faulty equipments. Make sure the handles of your frying pans are tightly knotted and not loose.

 A loosely knotted pan handle will flip over or won’t be able to handle the weight of the hot frying oil and food within when being lifted or moved from one point to another.

 

Other tips to a perfect frying

1. Don’t fry frozen foods immediately it is removed from the freezer. Let it defrost before frying. This is because the frozen food will reduce the temperature of the oil to the barest minimum before picking up again and this can mess up your frying.

2. Proteins have a lot of water content which affect the consistency of the oil; so it’s better to fry them separately from other foods or you fry the pastry first and make the meat the last thing to fry.

3. Oil most times absorbs the flavor of whatever you fry them with. So it’s important to be careful not to infuse a flavour of a dish into another dish due to re-using of the oil. For example, using the oil you used to fry vanilla flavored chinchin to make pepper stew!

So it’s advisable to have an oil for dishes with flavours that goes together and another for other dishes.

4. When frying pastries under medium heat,  always turn over (after some seconds) the pastry immediately it is dropped inside.

Failure to do this will hinder the pastry from stretching out completely. I’m so sure you would have experienced some pastry that will turn themselves over again when you try to flip them over.

5. Sometimes, you need to switch off the heatsource completely when frying or take off from the heat source when the oil is too hot and put back on when the temperature of the oil has come down. 

When the temperature of oil is extremely high, it tends to start a fire at any contact with water or alcohol. So, to avoid burning down the kitchen, always put off the burner immediately you notice that the oil is extremely hot.

 

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DOUGHNUT/DONUT

Donut is one of the most popular and elementary pastry ever created.

Some companies like Dunkin Donuts, Just donuts etc have made millions and billions from making it commercially and selling all over the world.

When properly made, it can be so sweet, succulent and filling. It’s a foundational pastry and there are over 200 types of donuts. Believe me or not, it has come to stay.

RECIPE.

* Flour- 1000g

* Magarine (Baking purpose)

* Sugar- 100grams or 7tbsp

The amount of sugar actually depends on the customers (kids, youth, senior citizens) you are making for; For kids, sweet but for adults, minimise the Sweetness.

* Yeast- 3tbsp or 5tsp{level}

* Liquid or Powdered flavor

For liquid: 2 capful strawberry or vanilla etc
3level tbsp (Concentrated milk flavor, vanilla …)

* Pinch of salt: This increases the overall taste.

Personally, I don’t go with the idea of adding eggs, makes it kinda crunchy like cookies so I desist from adding it. (NOTE; This is in the case of ring donut remember I told you there are over 200 donuts)

PREPARATION

• Sieve the flour and flavor (if you are using powdered flavor) in a bowl and mix with butter until it forms crumbs

• Add your salt and mix again. Set apart.

• In a smaller bowl, dissolve your yeast in little water(its not necessary the water be hot ; just warm but not cold)

• In another cup, dissolve your sugar and flavor (if you are using a liquid flavor)

• Make a hole in the midst of the flour mixture and add your dissolved yeast. Cover.

• Then mix your sugar and liquid flavour in the flour and add enough water to wrap it up. This is called pre-mixing so don’t go hard with the mixing. Mix gently.

 It must not be sticky on your hand; if it does, then add flour to thicken it up. 

The CONSISTENCY WE ARE LOOKING FOR IS ELASTIC.(I WILL EXPLAIN THESE BETTER LATER)

• Then you knead. 

MANUAL KNEADING

There are 2 methods I use

The first imitates hand washing a cloth. This is done on a smooth work table. You dust your table with flour and pour your dough on it.

Then you apply pressure with your hand and drag. Repeat this process and finally wrap into a ball after some minutes.

Kneading is majorly done so that the donut can be succulent and tender when eating.

• Cut into small round shapes and smoothen it skillfully into a smooth round ball.

• Leave to rise for about 30minutes in an hot environment or 45minutes under room temperature AND FRY under medium heat for about 10minutes.

To make Ring donuts;

Take a risen dough and insert your thumb and third finger in the middle. Use the other fingers to drag it apart so it forms a ring structure and drop into oil immediately

To make Jam donuts;

Fry without making any hole and after frying. Insert your jam.

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Hello friends and happy weekend. Weekends are times of resting when you can get to indulge yourself and practise any of your hidden hobby or passion.

I wrote about fried pepper stew recently and I felt I should include the mother of it all. This can be found in almost every Nigerian home and it’s versatility makes it a must have in every homes. It goes with everything main meal (entree) from rice to potatoes to starches.

This beef and turkey stew is the first major “sauce” I learnt to prepare about 15-16 years ago. So I can consider myself an authority on the matter. It has a characteristic red colour because all the vegetables used in preparing has red colouration except for probably onions.

  So as not to waste any more time, let’s prepare some stew..😄

Recipe

* Red tomatoes

* Habanero pepper

* Red bell pepper

* Onions

* Ginger

* Garlic

* Beef

* Turkey (fresh or frozen)

* Seasonings

* Curry and Thyme

* Turkey and beef stock

* Salt

* Groundnut oil

Preparation

* The first thing I do is to wash my Turkey and Meat together in a pot. (You should not separate them from beginning to end) and set them in a pot.

* On a chopping board, I diced my ginger and little garlic, onions and pour inside. I also add thyme, curry and seasoning cubes to taste.

* I add about 500ml of water to it before boiling because I need the chicken stock for the stew.

* Boil for about 45minutes. You might take a piece of chicken out to test whether it’s done (the interesting part)

* While the boiling is going on, you wash your peppers (tomatoes, tatashe (red bell peppers), habanero pepper and onions) and blend smoothly. You can ask for it to be done for you at the market. They will gladly oblige.

* Get a clean pot and pour the blended pepper inside and per boil on high heat for 30-45minutes. You will notice a reduction in the volume of the pepper when it’s done. (Don’t be fooled, it only got concentrated)

* Once your meat are done, strain the turkey and beef stock away and fry the meat to your taste.

* After this, season the stew again to taste and add salt.

* Cover for another 10minutes and your Beef-Turkey stew is done!

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Hello guys!

     The Great holiday is coming upon us and I will be writing on some lovely dishes you would love to prepare.

One of the most talked about recently is the Creamy mashed potatoes which goes with many fondues and proteins like steaks, fish fillet etc

It is very easily to prepare;

RECIPE

°• Irish Potatoes

°• Cream

°• Salt

°• Pepper

°• Milk

°• Butter

PREPARATION

The first step is to peel the potatoes and wash them.

Add your butter, cream and milk to your mashed potato and mix very well.

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Shredded Beef Sauce

      It’s amazing that intercontinental dishes though delicate, are the simplest to make.

You only need to switch your mindset from the normal pepper stew that is traditional prepared to some other spices, thickners, sauces and marinades.

For example, cornflour, sweet chilli sauce, soysauce, veggies etc

Shredded Beef Sauce

RECIPE

* Soysauce (dark)

* Corn flour

* Beef stock/chicken stock

(Natural unprocessed beef and chicken stock)

* Garlic

PREPARATION

There are three simple steps to take;

1. Prepping the veggies and meat

2. Sauteing them

3. Preparing the sauce

Prepping (veggies and beef)

 * Wash and Cut the carrots, meat, peppers and onions in strips.

 * Season the meat with curry, thyme, seasoning cubes, garlic and ginger powder and leave to sit for sometime.

Sautèing

Sautèing is a process of lightly frying and stirring food in little oil. So you saute the veggies first for about 2-3 minutes.

Pack off; then you do likewise to the meat but for about 5 minutes. It shouldn’t be deeply fried but the colour should be out.

 3. Preparing The Sauce

* Put in your groundnut oil

* Pour in your veggies and your beef

* Add your chicken or beef stock

* After cooking on medium heat for about 5minutes, Mix your cornflour with water and pour in and stir. Add water if it clumps or becomes too thick

* Finally add your dark Soysauce. This is the secret to the Alluring rich black colour you love.

* Mix all together, reduce to low heat and let it cool for 10mins and it’s done.

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Water Therapy

Water And The Body

It is not news again that the human body (your body) is made up of 60% water and it also performs a lot of functions in the body which includes urination, joint lubrication, digestion.

          Stay with me!!

1. Drink 1.5 litres of water (6cups) every morning when you wake up  before brushing your teeth. Also, make sure you wait for 45mimutes before you eat.

Does that make sense?

    Well, my professor told me that there are some amazing microorganisms that money can’t buy that develops in the mouth overnight which when washed down the body with water when you wake up can work wonders in the body.  Then, give them time to work before you eat.

This looks similar with this first point

2. While undergoing this therapy. After taken breakfast, lunch or dinner. Don’t take anything else for another 45minutes.

Why this is so, I can’t be so sure However, when you are going through water Therapy, don’t mess it up with alcohol, smoke and all. YOU ARE GOING THROUGH A THERAPY!!!

3. Make sure the water you are drinking is pure and safe so you don’t add to the issue on ground

 Benefits Of Water Therapy

(Photo credit: amormagzines)

 It should be noted that water is used for different other therapies like contrast bath therapy, Steam baths ( cleaning, refreshing and relaxation), Sport practising like shadow boxing under water, Running under water etc.

However, what i will be listing here are the benefits of drinking water on empty stomach in the morning (water Therapy)

According to different publications, it was said that water Therapy treats the following diseases;

* Obesity (too much fat)

* High blood pressure

* Body Pains

* Asthma

* Some types of Cancer

* Arthritis

* Epilepsy

* Meningitis

* Menstrual disorder

* Diarrhea

* Eye problem

* Constipation

* Pulmonary Tuberculosis

* Kidney Stones and many more..

It also activates your metabolism and flushes out negative ions in the body. Amazing thing is; Many of these diseases are treated within 90 days  of starting the therapy.

Personal Experience

So I started my own water Therapy adventure even though I didnt know why I was doing it. I wasn’t fat or sick but since water is available and free.. I thought; Why not😁😁?

The first day was hard. I realized drinking 6cups of water or 1.5litres was an Herculean task. I think I tried it for a week before I grew tired. HOWEVER, I observed the following;

* I urinated more frequently.

* I feel lighter after every session and I eat less

* I feel more energetic during the day

And because of this post, I’m starting again for 30days of which I will update the results here.

RESULT (after 30days)… Updated

* I lost some weight because it makes me eat very little and I forget I’m hungry most times

* I felt light and healthy

* Some people complained about my skin

* I lost interest in taking soda and sugary things cause I was always hydrated and not tasty.

More results will be coming from others who participated but here is mine.

Any Risks???

Water Intoxication (Hyponatremia):  This is rare and it majorly happens during competitions. The stomach can hold 1.5litres when its full of food. The stomach is a very strong organ. This is why it is said that you MUST DRINK THE WATER ON EMPTY STOMACH IN THE MORNING! 

This is so you would prevent Hyponatremia.

You must also be careful be disciplined and not abuse water intake so as not to disturb body homeostasis ( balance between salt, sugar, temperature and several elements of the body). So when taking your food, eat healthy foods.

My Final Summation ;
 
Water is free and available. I will choose water therapy over surgeries, injections or drugs anyday. 

So why not start the therapy with me tomorrow and let’s be healthy… I will love to receive your comments and if you would love to observe the water therapy with me. Cheers!!!

    

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      Eba which is strongly native to Nigeria is one of the most commonly consumed starchy food in Nigeria.

    From study, I realised almost all starch folds up and form sticky molds when processed in hot water.

   This in my opinion, leads to the creation of many known traditional foods in Nigeria.

     It is made from garri and due to processing method, we have the the white and the yellow garri (palmoil is added during processing.

A Brief explanation on making Garri

EBA PROCESSING

Pour the boiling pan into a bowl. Pour the quantity of water you would love to eat or that will be enough for the family to eat. Too much hot water with little garri won’t work. The garri has to fill the hot water.

3. Leave it to rest a bit for like 2-3 minutes and start stirring. Don’t stir too much; Just make sure the whole mound is mixed together in a clockwise or anticlockwise motion 7-8 times depending on the hand you use and you are done

4. Next is for you to serve and pair it with any type of soup you desire.. Vegetables, melon soup etc. 

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