Tag: Sugar

Opinion: When what we eat, eats us

By ‘Káyọ̀dé Oyèro There is no mountain as high as mountain ignorance. Many a time, what we innocently consume for nutritional and health benefits may turn round to hurt us.…

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Anything for the votes! PDP shares packaged garri, sugar and groundnut (LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju The people must be really hungry, and no party is more aware of this than the PDP. As the presidential election day draws closer, anything, everything and many…

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7 food myths you shouldn’t believe at any cost

by Heather Williams     Cleaning up your diet is always a great idea but along the way, don’t fall prey to some food myths you shouldn’t believe, no matter…

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6 oh-so SEXY foods to bring into the bedroom

by Momtastic   What goes better with whipped cream than strawberries?    With all the nibbling, licking, and kissing that occurs during foreplay, adding edible ingredients is a surefire way…

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7 nutrients in lettuce that might surprise you

by Eliza Martinez     Most leafy greens contain some amount of iron. This nutrient is particularly important for women since we lose blood each month during menstruation. It’s also…

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Red meat, cola, caffeine & 7 others foods to avoid before going to bed

by Vanessa Luis   Chocolate bars are high in sugar and fat, which causes a sugar rush and can keep a person up for a long time. They also contain…

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9 types of food that make you feel bloated

by Genevieve Nunis Greasy fast foods like burgers, chips, fried chicken, nuggets and donuts can cause you to bloat as it takes the stomach much longer to break down the…

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6 anti-aging foods you should eat for breakfast

by Varun Swasthi Eggs also have a higher quantity of good fats, such as monounsaturated and polyunsaturated ones, but they are quite low in saturated fat. What’s better than a…

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9 foods an athlete would NEVER eat… neither should you

by Tiffany Gagnon Top performing athletes know that nutrition is king when it comes to gaining an edge over their competitors. However, no matter what your goal is—carving out your…

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5 reasons you should drink coffee daily

by Ano Patel There are two kinds of people - those who drink tea and those who drink coffee. While both the beverages come with their individual health benefits, the…

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Air pollution + 8 other things that kill your brain slowly

by Life Span The brain is affected by factors we don’t always look into in our daily lives. Everything from the food we eat, the little bad habits we’ve formed…

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You need this: 5 steps to get a flat belly in 7 days

by Purvaja Sawant  The kind of food you will eat in this period is vital in bringing about any change... To minimize water retention, lower your sodium intake. Step one: If…

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Biscuits & 3 other packaged foods that are killing you

by Reema Gehi   Edible vegetable oil is nothing but fat as its nutrients have been stripped. This loads up the liver, which reacts to fat that cannot be processed…

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Fisayo Eko-Davies: Note to nature’s gift to me, my daughter (Y! Superblogger)

by Fisayo Eko-Davies My legs were too weak to carry me. The day had come and at the last minutes, death felt really close. Only God could help me through…

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5 worst breakfast options

by Nikita Mukherjee  With such a high amount of sugar, your body pumps out extra insulin which leads to an even bigger sugar crash. This also leaves you hungry soon after…

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Meet the 10-year-old boy who MUST drink bottles of Lucozade daily to stay alive (PICTURED)

A ten year-old boy with one of the rarest disorders in the UK is surviving - thanks to a diet of Lucozade. Archie Koncher is one of just three people…

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5 ways to quit sugar and not feel miserable

by Krystle Crossman There are spices out there that will make food seem sweeter like cinnamon, cloves, ginger, or nutmeg. 1. You need to drink water. Water will help you…

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10 foods that are BAD for your skin

by Sobiya N. Moghul Aerated drinks can be nightmarish for the skin 1. Excess salt Excess salt retains additional fluid in the body causing swelling and apuffy look to the skin. The skin texture…

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Chocolates + 5 other foods that can trigger headaches

by Lisa Antao They can act as migraine triggers because they too contain tyramine. 1. Diet A headache is a discomfort or a pressure-like sensation in the head. A migraine is a…

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7 steps for a healthy heart in your 30s

by Renita Tisha Pinto Sleeping less than five hours a day, can increase the risk of stroke or cardiac arrest. 1. Getting away from the office or family tensions is…

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9 mistakes you should NEVER make with breakfast

by  Renita Tisha Pinto  Buffets and large breakfast spreads could make you eat more than you need. 1: Juicing your fruit  When you start your blender to juice oranges, remember that…

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Top 8 home remedies to reduce belly fat

by Renita Tisha Pinto If you want to get rid of your belly, then drink sufficient amount of water every day. Drinking water, after regular intervals will help to boost your…

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Matters of the heart: 5 foods to AVOID and 5 others to ADD to your diet

by Dave Roberts The heart is a delicate organ. If it slowly breaks down, it won’t give you a clue that it’s not functioning at its best until you suffer a…

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7 bad diet habits that can affect your appearance

by Lisa Washington We often get conflicting information about certain foods, so we might eat too much of one type of food thinking it’s safe. Do you think you have…

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4 easy ways to get off your dangerous sugar addiction

 by Dr. Mehmet Oz If ice cream, cookies, cakes and soda are your ultimate Achilles' heel, fret not. There is hope! Here, Dr. Oz reveals easy ways to kick your sugar addiction.   Can’t…

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5 surprising ways you could be damaging your kidneys

by Leslie Spry If you spend most evenings planted on the couch, chips in one hand and the remote in the other, you probably know you're not winning the healthy…

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3 tips for blasting stomach Fat + 7 steps to a flat stomach

by Dr. Kareem F. Samhouri Dynamic exercises force your body to stabilize and recruit your core for increased effect from your exercise program. Follow the instructions on this page to…

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Shocking: 10 normal things you may be addicted to

from Real Buzz We all have certain activities we love, but did you know you could be addicted to your favourite hobby? Check out the 10 surprising things you may…

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Did you know that olive oil ‘cures’ Ezcema? 9 other home remedies we bet you didn’t know

by Beverly Jenkins Hiccups are annoying, but now you can stop them within one minute simply by swallowing a teaspoon full of dry sugar. Listerine cures toenail fungus Soaking your…

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Opinion: Sugar is still bad for you (and you’re taking too much of it)

by Susan Blumenthal, written in Collaboration with Jenny Shelby Contained in one 20-ounce bottle of soda are 65 grams of sugar. This is equivalent to the sugar content of nearly…

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