Health Benefit of African Walnut

African Walnut is an edible single seeded stone fruits botanically called Tetracarpidium conophoram and Coula edults, its plant is mostly cultivated for its nuts which can be cooked or consumed as snacks. The nuts comprises of families such as Euphorbiaceae (Tetracarpidium conophoram) and Olacaceae ( Coula edults), with each family having its own specific feature.
The Euphorbiaceis mostly found in Nigeria and Cameroon, while the Olacaceae is found in some central African countries such as Congo, Liberia and Gabon. In the western part of Nigeria the African Walnuts is known as ausa or asala while in the southern part its called ukpa. In Cameroon its also known as ngak or kaso.
The African Walnut is a rich source of vitamins and Minerals, proteins, fiber, health fats, plant sterols and antioxidant, compared other nuts it is considered the king of nuts due to the numerous health benefits it has. so here are top 10 health benefits that will make you eat African walnuts Regulary.

 Top 10 Health Benefits African Walnut

1. Rich Source of Vitamins and Minerals: African walnut contains vitamins such as  vitamin E,B6,B7, thiamin, folate and also a rich source of magnesium which is higly needed by the body daily.

2. Presence of Omega 3 & 6 Fatty Acid: African walnut also contains alot of omega 3 and 6 fatty acid that is very vital for the body for disease prevention, blood clothing, cell growth, and immune infection.

3. Prevent Heart Disease: The nuts according to recent research carried out in USA prevents heart disease (conary heart disease)it is said to contains amino acid 1-arginine that helps persons with heart disease,lower the risk of sudden cardiac death and supports healthful cholesterol level. its also contains very powerful antioxidant such as flavonol morin,quinone juglone, and tannin tellimagrandin that are rare in most foods we eat, this effective antioxidant helps control heart of age related deterioration.

4. Helpful for Brain: Like i said before African walnut contains omega 3 fats, vitamin E and folate which is highly needed by the brain as its supports the area of memory, enhance cognitive functions, and increase inferential reasoning in adults.

5. Prevent Cancer: Yes! consuming african walnuts regularly can also prevent cancer as it contains cancer fighting properties such as phytosterols, omega 3 fatty acid, antioxidant that helps to reduce the risk of prostrate and breast cancer in humans.

6. Prevent Diabetes: According to various research conducted, people that are  obese and with type 2 diabetes should include walnut as an essential part of their diet as it lower the risk of type 2 diabetes.

7. Improve Fertility in Men: Daily intake of African Walnut according to my recent findings, also help to improve the quality of sperm in men, including vitality, motility and morphology.

8. Good Hair Food: African walnut very high in vitamin, contains vitamin B7 (biotin) that helps to reduce hair fall, strengthen the hair, and improve the hair growth, so that makes it a good hair food.

9. Helps in Weight Control: Walnut is also helpful in terms of maintaining your ideal weight, as it contains proteins, fiber, omega 3 that helps provide satiety.

10. Medicinal Purpose: walnuts are also considered to be traditional herb in Chinese, as it is use to tonify kidneys, stop asthma, used for elderly ones to cure constipation, and finally the bark is used in tea as laxative and chewed for toothache.


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5 Benefit of Drinking Water in the Morning

Water is the most important and basic element needed by human beings to survive, as the saying goes water is life, and there is no, (yes capital NO) human being on earth that can survive without water, because it become it is something we can’t do without everyday.

Water popularly known as H2O is very essential for our body because of about 55 – 60% of water fluids exist the body every time through pores (sweating), via urine, and breathing and in order to maintain and keeps the body in balanced state, these must be replaced everyday.

However, in this article I will be sharing with you the benefits of drinking water. There various health benefits of drinking water but specifically I will be sharing with you the benefits of drinking (on an empty stomach) in the morning.



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     Benefits of Drinking Water Every Morning.

1.      Aid in the production of new blood cells and muscles.

2.      It cleanses the large bowel so as to make it absorb nutrients easily.

3.       Helps to remove toxic substances from the blood and speed up metabolism.

4.      It also encourages weight loss, yes! Drinking water on an empty stomach every morning helps you to reduce weight.

5.      Balanced the body fluids, lymph system and also fight against diseases and infections.

In addition, if you planning to start, in the morning make sure you take at least 2-3 glass of water, before brushing your teeth. After that you don’t have to drink neither you eat anything in the next 45 minute.

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5 Reasons to Drink Lemon in the Morning

According to Wikipedia, lemon is a yellowish citrus fruits gotten from the semitropical tree. Highly nutritious in vitamins the fruit is commonly used by the locals in Nigeria to treat different sought of sickness like cough, typhoid and others.

Here are the benefits of lemon with water in the morning………..

1.    It Increases Digestion: start your day with a glass of water and lemon as it improves digestion and helps in fighting hunger.
2.    Detoxify the Body System: lemon a natural diuretic helps to remove foreign and harmful substance from the body; it also contains antimicrobial properties that protect the body from diseases.
3.    Gives you More Energy: Instead of drinking most of this energy drinks which are very harmful to the body, lemonade is the best option to help you replace them as it refreshes the body and gives you more energy.
4.    Enhances Immunity: lemon contains a very large quantity of vitamin C, which perform a very useful role in improving the immune system.
5.    Speed up Metabolism: lemon also help in dissolving fat, and also detoxify the liver in order to speed up the rate of metabolism in the body system.

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Why you Should Eat Fruit

It's never too late to learn how to start eating the fruit because of the countless benefit it gives to the body 

To have an improved and better health, it is advice to make it a habit of consuming fruits and vegetables. The body derives alot of nutrient from fruit ranging from Vitamin, antioxidant, fibetMinerals, Last studies that are conducted, come up to the conclusion that as many fruits and vegetables consumed, make people look more attractive.

This happens because of their curative features.

Below, we will list some fruit and the features they have.

Therefore, researchers have suggested that people to consume a variety of fruits and vegetables, to get the benefits they want.

If you consume bananas, should know that gives us more energy, as well as cherry which calms the nervous system.

Generally the women who care for a healthy and fresh skin, must eat as many strawberries. It fights aging and cancer.

Another fruit is grapes, which strengthens blood vessels, while blueberries protects the heart.

Who consume more watermelon in summer, keeps their heartbeats under control. To protect the skin and eyes, drink as much orange.

Meanwhile, apple increases resistance against infections. Peaches guarantee Iron, florium, potassium and kiwi increases the measure of bone and fights constipation.

The message is clear. Eat as much you canfruit because reduces the risk of death at any age.

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How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy

So at last, we will examine about most essential part Teeth which is utilized to have Sustenance the most significant thing in our life. Nourishment is truly vital by water that goes in our mouth and if taken without consideration than it could be destructive for our teeth and even harm them for until the end of time.

There are numerous particles than together fills in as a Sustenance which at some point sticks to our teeth and can result in different tooth illnesses, for example, tooth rot, tooth disintegration, and so on in this way Dealing with Each Tooth is truly critical as contrasted with dealing with other Body-Parts.

Just Brushing and Flossing your Teeth is insufficient for keeping a Solid Tooth and counteracting Tooth Issues. It's truly significant to have a great Oral Well-being propensities on the grounds that having a Dental Issue may have more negative results than you can ever envision!
if you truly don't care for your teeth, it won't be much sooner than unhealthy Gums make your mouth, extremely sore. Thus, in the event that you need to make your Teeth and Gums ought to be health

Follow 3 Simple Steps Each Day:

Step 1: Brush your teeth 2-3 times per day and floss each night: The Night period is under attack with sugar, acids and bacteria’s which have to be eliminated by Brushing and Flossing right before going to Bed!

Step 2: Stay away from acidic foods: Carbonated Beverage reduces the white enamel of your teeth leaving the off-white and dark enamel exposed. This becomes the major factor for increasing sensitivity of your Teeth.

Step 3: Make less use of sugar refined foods: You should concentrate on eating some Fruits and Veggies which do contain sugars and carbohydrates, as they contains natural Sugar & Carbohydrates which are healthier and are different from the ones we finds in soft foods such as donuts, candy bars, etc… as the sugar present in these things adds a feast for the bad bacteria in the mouth.

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