7 Healthy Eating Tips for Ramadan

Ramadan Kareem in advance to all Muslims! may the almighty accept your act of Ibadah. Ramadan brings such amazing memories for me. From when I made the decision to start fasting when I was 9 ( I only lasted 2 days. lol),  to fasting in boarding school where they actually kept our lunch from the previous day to feed us for Suhoor

During the 2 years I spent at home after highschool, I made Suhoor meals for the entire house. As soon as daddy was fed, I would run up to watch all the early morning shows. I honestly cant remember what the shows were called now but most of the Major channels in Lagos had a version; they would ask questions and people who called in with the right answer would win so much stuff. I used to be so envious of those who actually got through.

You see the irony, envy is a very anti ramadan sentiment

One major thing I always hoped to achieve with fasting was weight loss.. I know hen… very bad. Secretly though, I always thought since I would not be eating as much then weight loss was inevitable. Iro patata.. every Ramadan was the same, I never did lose any weight.

I didn’t understand why I wasn’t losing any weight during Ramadan until I started my weightloss and Nutrition certification program in writing my weigtloss cookbook Lose it Nigerian. I was taught that metabolism played a big role in weight loss. Fasting all day dramatically slows your metabolism which means your Basal Metabolic Rate (i.e resting calorie burn ) is reduced. What this means is that your body burns less calories that it typically would.

This means fasting for 12-20 hours/day does not automatically equate weight loss. If you are trying to be generally healthy or lose weight, here are my top 7 useful healthy tips:

If you grew up in a household that was anything like mine, we ate pap with moimoi or akara almost everyday during Ramadan. Peeling beans on a daily basis was so tasking. Try to peel a big batch of beans and freeze for future use. Better still, try unpeeled beans akara or moimoi, you will get more fiber which will keep you fuller longer. Also instead of deep fried Akara, try a pan fried version like the one HERE

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Akamu/Ogi/pap is also a tradition however pap is vold of high satiety fiber that keeps you full.  Try replacing pap with oatmeal or better yet ferment whole grains like Acha, finger millet etc instead of corn. You can also ferment whole corn in form of Cornmal as shown in this recipe Here

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Choose high fiber options like those presented in the LIN cookbook  for Suhoor. You will be less lethargic during the day and your Basal Rate will not reduce as much.

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Don’t eat everything you see as soon as you break your fast. Eat fresh fruits & Vegetables that are high in water and low in calories especially sugar calories. Great options are watermelon, cucumber, berries, grapefruit, pawpaw, melon etc

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Remember what I mentioned earlier in the post about metabolism, it’s very important. Dont double the portion you would typically eat, you dont have room to make up for “lost meals”. If the goal is weightloss, cook using low calorie techniques used in the LIN cookbook and stick to recommended portions.

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Hydration is a good way to keep yourself from overeating. Drink lots of water with your healthy fruits. This will help signal the brain that the stomach is full faster.

7-RamadanPlanning is key to your success. Even if you do not get to cook your food ahead of time, make sure you plan your meals. When you know what you have to eat, you are less likely to eat the wrong type of food .

If you need guidelines and healthy recipes, Get a copy of the Lose it Nigerian cookbook by clicking here. all the recipes in the book are weightloss friendly and high fiber for slow release carbohydrates which keeps your metabolism steady.

Happy Ramadan!!!

by Gist Man 00:30

How to lose weight with Nigerian Food

I know most people might not think it’s possible to lose weight eating Nigerian food but this is false, I have done it and so are hundreds of people using the Nigerian food based weight loss meal plan Lose It Nigerian. This book is an amazing resource for Nigerians looking to lose weight, it provided you with recipes as well as meal plans for weight loss on a complete Nigerian diet. You get to enjoy local meals like egusi soup, jollof rice, dodo. etc . You can download a copy of the Lose It Nigerian book through this link.

Here are the basic principle of weightloss with Nigerian food:

10 Simple Ways to Lose Weight With Nigerian Food

1.    Eat Less Carbohydrate

The typical Nigeria Diet is heavy on Carbohydrate, a sample daily food consumption might include: Yam for breakfast, Eba/garri for lunch and Rice for supper. Most food guides recommend 6-7 servings of grain products (Carbohydrate based) for adult female and 8 servings for adults male.
To put things in perspective, daily carbohydrate requirement for the average adult, based on a 2000Calories diet will be 300g/day. In food Lingo, 300g of carbohydrate will consist of: 2 slices of bread for breakfast (70g), 2 cups of garri (156g) for lunch and 11/2 cups of rice for supper (68g).

The body (through an elaborate process) store excess carbohydrate as FAT and continuous excess carbohydrate consumption result in increase weight gain. when trying to lose weight, it is extremely important to watch carbohydrate intake, consuming below the daily carbohydrate requirement means that your body will be forced to access stored energy (fat)  which translates to weight loss.
Sample Heavy Carbohydrate Nigerian foods: Garri, yam, pounded yam, semovita, spaghetti, Rice, cornflakes, bread, cocoyam.

2. Consume Less Oil

oils are high in  calories and fat, avoid using Oil when you don’t have to, and if you must, use only a small amount.

3. Watch The Salt (magi)

When we cook with packaged seasoning mixes, we introduce lots of salt into our diet. The typical seasoning like Maggi, Knorr, Adobo e.t.c contains high amount of salt in them, adding extra table salt to dishes that already contain these seasonings means salt overload.

Salt in itself has little to no calories, but Over-consumption of salt leads to temporary weight gain as it causes the body to retain water. Conversely, low consumption of salt will result in temporary weight loss as it causes the body to expel water. It is important to note that salt has no direct interaction with fat gain or fat loss, however excess water retention will make a person appear bigger than they actually are.

4. Watch What You Drink

We consume loads of excess calories from drinks, as we are more likely to pay more  attention to what we eat than what we drink. Drinks are equally as important when it comes to weight loss. Pop (Soda/minerals)  should be avoided all together. Some drinks that are perceived as Healthy drinks can also contribute to excess weight gain, a typical 300ml of malt drink for example contains 48g of Carbohydrate, this is the same as 1 cup of white rice.  The point isn’t that you shouldn’t consume health drinks (malts and juices), but do not neglect the calories in these drinks when it comes to your daily diet.

5. Choose Meat Wisely

It is extremely difficult for Africans to ignore red meat; it is a staple in most soups and sauces. If you must eat red meat, make sure to trim off as much excess fat as possible. The recommended red meat option for dieter is goat meat; goat meat is comparable to beef in protein but contains 50% less calories and significantly less fat. See the chat below for meat comparison:

6. Oven Bake and Oven Fry (avoid deep frying)

I am sure it’s a no brainier that we should avoid fried foods when trying to lose weight. Fried foods introduce high amounts of oil, calories and fat into our diet which makes it more difficult to lose weight. An alternative to frying is oven roasting and oven frying. With a fraction of the oil required for deep frying, oven frying helps to save a bundle of calories and fat.

7. Avoid High Calorie Snacks (Fan Yogo, gala, lacasera, chin chin, buns, Puff puff, plantain chips)

The typical snack on the Nigeria street contains >225 calories. When trying to lose weight, snacks are a diet sabotage. It’s extremely easy to consume high calories snack and ignore the calorie count. It is okay to indulge every now and again but do not underestimate the effect of small snacks and small chops on your diet. Carry healthy snacks in your purse, so you are not forced to buy unhealthy street snacks. High fibre snacks like granola bar will help you lose weight.  I will do a post on homemade health bars that can be stored for weekly use.

8. Eat Spicy Foods

Hot peppers have been shown to raise your metabolism, but the real Benefit of peppery food is that they slow your eating.  When you eat too fast, as many of us do, by the time your body signals it’s full, you’ve overeaten. Eating more slowly is a good weight-loss strategy, and making food spicier is an easy way to do it. Also spicy foods requires water; by increasing your water intake you feel full faster.

9. Eat More Fiber

Fibre helps you feel full sooner and stay full longer which means less snacking and binge eating. Foods that are high in fiber includes Beans and legumes.

10. Walk Walk Walk and Exercise

This last point isn’t about food, but weight loss cannot be achieved with food alone. To lose weight, you must expense more energy than you consume and an easy way to expense energy is to exercise. Exercising doesn’t always require gym memberships; try home workout DVDs, walk for 30mins a day, go to the playground with your kids (or nieces and nephews) , join a sport league like soccer or volleyball, take the stairs. Any activity that elevates your heart rate for an extended period of time counts as a workout (all you married folks can get creative). It doesn’t really matter what exercise program you chose, you just have to be consistent.

Good Luck with your weight loss goals!!

by Gist Man 00:30

natural-recipes

Ribbons with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Cook pasta per package directions, rinse, drain and set aside. To prepare the sauce, heat the oil in a medium skillet and saute the onions and garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the mushrooms and 1/4 tsp sea salt. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes until liquid releases from the mushrooms. Add the flour and stir to coat the vegetables. Combine water and Edensoy, mix, and slowly add to the skillet, stirring constantly to prevent lumping. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring frequently until the sauce is thick, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the salt and pepper, simmer 5 min. Mix in pasta and serve garnished with parsley and roasted red peppers.

Spaghetti with Maitake Vegetabe Ragu
Heat the olive oil for the sauce in a medium saucepan and saut� the onions for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain maitake and reserve soaking water. Add all remaining ingredients except the shoyu and pasta. Cover, bring almost to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low ,and simmer for about 30 to 35 minutes. Add the shoyu and simmer another 5 minutes. While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta as package directs. When done, remove, drain and serve with sauce.

Baby Spinach, Pepita & Cranberry Salad
Place spinach in a salad bowl and toss with pumpkin seeds and cranberries. To prepare the dressing, place all remaining ingredients in a blender and blend or whisk in a small bowl. Drizzle over the salad.

Sauted Collards with Cranberries & Almonds
Heat the oil in a large skillet and saut� the collard stems for 1 minute. Add the collard greens and sea salt. Saut� another 4 to 5 minutes. Add the cranberries and saut� another 1 to 2 minutes until the greens are tender. (If using dried cherries, coarsely chop before adding.) Remove from heat, sprinkle lemon juice over and toss in the almonds. Place in a serving bowl.

Falafel Salad with Warm Pita & Tahini Lemon Sauce
Place the rice flakes in a food processor or blender and pulse once or twice. Pour into a medium mixing bowl. Place the garbanzo beans in a food processor or blender and puree until creamy. Place in the mixing bowl. Add the rice and garbanzo beans and mix thoroughly. Let sit 15 minutes. Take about 3 tablespoons of the mix at a time and roll into 1 1/2″ diameter balls and flatten balls slightly. Place on a try or plate. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot. Add several falafel to the oil at a time and deep fry until golden brown. Do not overfill as it will lower the oil temperature, creating soggy falafel. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all falafel are fried. Heat the pita bead in a 350� F. oven until warm. Remove and slice into wedges. Arrange equal amounts of lettuce, cucumber, tomato, and carrot on each serving plate. Place several slices of pita on each plate and 3 falafel. Spoon the tahini lemon sauce over each salad and serve. Yields: Approximately 16 falafel

Rice & Bean Stuffed Peppers
Place the rice and beans in a mixing bowl. Remove the tops from the peppers and discard the seeds. Blanch the whole peppers and tops in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove and drain. Heat the oil in a medium skillet and saut� the onion for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the sweet corn and saut� 1 to 2 minutes. Place onions and corn in the mixing bowl with the rice. Add the drained tomatoes and mix thoroughly. Preheat the oven to 350� F. Stuff each pepper with the rice mixture and place in a casserole dish. Place the tops on the peppers. Combine reserved diced tomato liquid, crushed tomatoes, water, and salt. Pour into the baking dish. Cover the dish and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the peppers are tender. Remove tops the last 15 minutes to brown. Spoon some of the tomato sauce over the peppers before serving.

Rice & Bean Stuffed Cabbage
Remove the core of the cabbage by cutting deeply around the base of the cabbage with a paring knife and discard. Bring 2 to 3 inches of water to a boil in a deep pot. Place the entire cabbage in the water, cover and boil 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the cabbage from the water and cool under cold water. Peel off 12 whole leaves from the cabbage. With a paring knife or vegetable peeler shave off the thickest part of the cabbage stem at the base of each leaf, so that they are similar in thickness to the rest of the leaf or cut and remove the thick section. Set aside. Saut� the onions in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes and place in a mixing bowl with the rice and beans. Mix thoroughly. Take about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the rice filling and place it in the center of a cabbage leaf. Fold the right and left edges of the leaf in toward the center, then roll the leaf forward, tucking in the sides until reaching the far end of the leaf. Repeat until all leaves are stuffed. Place the stuffed cabbage in a 6 – 8 quart heavy pot. Mix the crushed tomatoes, water and sea salt together and pour over the cabbage. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the flame to medium-low and simmer about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender, occasionally spooning the tomato sauce over the cabbage to keep it moist. When tender, place the stuffed cabbage in a serving dish, pour the tomato sauce over, and serve. NOTE: This dish can be baked in a 350� F. oven for 1 hour or until tender instead of boiling. Periodically check to make sure it doesn’t dry out. More tomato/water can be added if needed. Yields: 12 cabbage rolls; 2 per person

Quick & Easy Samosa
Place the rice and lentils in a bowl with the raisins and mix. Take a won-ton wrapper and place 1 heaping teaspoon of the rice filling in the center of the wrapper. With cold water, moisten the edges of the wrapper. Take one corner of the wrapper and fold it over the filling to the opposite corner and press firmly to seal the filling inside the wrapper forming a pyramid-shaped pastry. Repeat until all wrappers are filled. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot. When hot deep fry several samosa at a time until crisp and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve with chutney, sweet and sour, spicy mustard, curry, plum or raisin sauce. NOTE: Phyllo dough or puff pastry dough may be substituted for won-ton wrappers. Yields: 32 samosa

Baked Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing
Heat oil in a skillet and saut� the onion for 2 minutes. Add celery and mushrooms and saut� another 2 to 3 mintues. Place in a mixing bowl and add wild rice, pecans, cranberries, sage and salt. Mix. Lightly oil the skin of each squash half and stuff with the wild rice mixture. Cover squash with foil wrap and bake at 350� F. for 45 minutes or until the squash is tender.

Three Bean Sauerkraut Salad
Place beans, sauerkraut, red onion and red pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients and pour over the salad. Toss to mix. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Place in a serving bowl.

Sauerkraut Guacamole
Place garlic, avocado, lemon juice and sea salt in a small mixing bowl. Mash until smooth with a fork or potato masher. Mix in the sauerkraut and tomato. Place in a serving bowl and serve with your favorite organic corn chips, crackers or raw vegetables.

Refried Kidney Beans
Cook beans per package directions. When done, drain and reserve 1/4 cup bean cooking liquid. Heat oil in a heavy skillet and saut� the onions and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add peppers and saute 5 minutes. Mash the beans with reserved bean liquid. Add all remaining ingredients to the skillet. Saut� 5 minutes, mixing frequently until hot.

Pinto Bean Salad
Cook dried beans per package directions. Drain and combine olive oil, garlic, parsley, ume vinegar, lemon and lime juices in a small mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Place cooked beans and all remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss well. Serve as is or refrigerate 1 hour before serving.

Natural Ingredients
Almonds – Apple – Apples – Apricot – Apricots – Asparagus – Aubergines – Avocado – Avocados – Barley – Beansprouts – Bell Peppers – Blackberries – Blueberries – Broccoli – Cabbage – Carrots – Cauliflower – Celery – Chili Pepper Flakes – Chili Peppers – Cucumber – Curry Powder – Dates – Eggs – Garlic – Green Beans – Green Bell Pepper – Green Bell Peppers – Green Chili Pepper – Green Chili Peppers – Green Grapes – Ground Beef – Half Red Pepper – Kiwi Fruit – Leeks – Lemon – Lemons – Lentils – Lettuce – Lime – Limes – Mushrooms – Olives – Onion – Onions – Orange – Oranges – Orange Bell Pepper – Orange Juice – Pak Choi – Parsley – Pasta – Peanuts – Peppers – Pineapple – Pineapples – Pistachio Nuts – Potatoes – Pumpkin Seeds – Radishes – Raisins – Red Bell Pepper – Red Bell Peppers – Red Chili Pepper – Red Chili Peppers – Salt – Strawberries – Strawberry – Sugar – Sunflower Seeds – Tomato – Tomatoes – Uncooked Chicken – Walnuts

by Gist Man 22:31

f you have dark Lips try these 2 natural remedies And Get Red Lips Immediately

Dark lips can be caused by a lot of factors ranging from personal hygiene, diet to a lot more causes.
Dark lips can also be triggered by skin disorders, chemical and other lifestyle factors while skin lightening products and reactions to cosmetics can cause same as well. The lips tend to be naturally lighter in some area as the melanin on that part of the lip is way less compared to the rest of the body.
Dark lips can also be triggered by skin disorders, chemical and other lifestyle factorsplay
Dark lips can also be triggered by skin disorders, chemical and other lifestyle factors (Cosmopolitan)

These two home remedies work if you want lighter lips:
1. With Beetroot
Beetroot is loaded with natural bleaching properties that works to lighten dark lips without side effects. The red colour it has also helps to make the lips look rosy and lighter.
Directions:
– Squeeze out juice from fresh beetroot
– Apply by massaging gently on clean lips just before bed to be left overnight
– Wash off the next morning
– Repeat this daily at night
2. With Lemon
Lemon works well for lightening. It works to lighten the skin naturally as well as a treatment for dark spots.
Directions:
– Squeeze lemon to get out the juice
– Apply the juice on clean lips just before bedtime
-Use this everyday till you get desired result

by Gist Man 22:31

14 SYMPTOMS THAT INDICATE HIGH BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS!

Keeping track of your blood sugar levels is very important, as is recognizing the symptoms of high blood sugar levels. They are easy to identify and should be treated ASAP, as they can harm your health if left untreated. The symptoms may vary depending on numerous factors, but today we’re going to show you the most common symptoms of high blood sugar levels that you need to pay attention to.

Hyperglycemia develops when the body isn’t able to produce enough insulin or can’t use it properly. Insulin is a hormone that makes helps glucose from food to enter the body cells where it’s used as energy. However, if you’re suffering from insulin deficiency, the glucose is unable to be absorbed into the bloodstream. If this goes on for a prolonged period, some body parts such as the kidneys, blood vessels, nerves and eyes may be permanently damaged.

HERE ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF INCREASED BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS:
◾Physical inactivity;
◾Fatigue;
◾The common cold;
◾Dehydration;
◾Excessive eating;
◾Excessive use of steroids.

Increased blood sugar levels don’t automatically mean diabetes, and they may be one symptom of the disease. People suffering from diabetes may not experience many symptoms, but these are the ones that indicate high blood sugar levels:
Frequent urination, especially overnight;
◾Blurred vision;
◾Dry mouth;
◾Thirst;
◾Impotence;
◾Difficulty focusing;
◾Slow healing of cuts and wounds;
Recurring infections;
◾Digestive problems;
◾Increased appetite;
◾Nerve problems;
◾Dry and itchy skin;
◾Excess belly fat and weight gain.

HOW TO MONITOR THE BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

In order to control your blood sugar levels, it’s very important to know what foods you can eat. Foods with a high glycemic index should be avoided. The Glycemic index is a scale which shows the number of carbs in foods which may increase your blood sugar levels. The higher the number, the bigger the risk of high blood sugar levels. The numbers range from 0-100 – foods between 0 and 54 are considered low glycemic foods.

HERE’S A LIST OF LOW GI FOODS YOU CAN SAFELY CONSUME MODERATELY:
◾1 egg: 6
◾A cup of broccoli: 10
◾A cup of hummus:6
◾A cup of nuts: 15
◾A cup of cashew nuts: 22
◾A cup of cherries:22
◾A cup of yogurt: 23
◾Medium-sized onion: 10
◾Medium-sized apple: 38
◾1 Turkey sausage: 28
A cup of spaghetti: 42
◾A cup of green grapes: 46
◾A cup of peas: 54
◾220 gr. of tomato juice: 38
◾220 gr. of pineapple juice: 46
◾1 carrot: 47
◾1 orange: 48
◾1 grapefruit: 50
◾1 banana: 52

HERE ARE SOME FOODS WITH A GLYCEMIC INDEX BETWEEN 55-69:

by Gist Man 22:30

HERE IS HOW TO DRINK WATER TO LOSE WEIGHT. YOU WILL BE SURPRISED WITH THE RESULT !

Maybe it sounds impossible, but water is a very successful step you need to make if you are trying to lose weight. Your body consists of nearly 70% water, so the plentiful hydration is more than required. Our body will lose lots of water throughout the day, so we need to replace in properly. Water is the first and most important step in your weight-loss journey. Water will increase our metabolic process, which means we will be capable to burn calories faster, it cleanse your body of waste and acts as appetite suppressant. By consuming coffee, refined food such as processed oils, canned foods, carbonated drinks, our body gets acidic.Additionally, water decreases the acidic levels. It helps flush toxins from our body. Being dehydrated has real consequences: you’ll get sugar cravings, get afternoon headaches and feel tired. So what can you do to make sure you’re drinking the recommended 8 to 10 glasses per day to keep yourself hydrated and encourage weight loss?

HERE ARE SOME TIPS ON HOW YOU CAN DRINK MORE WATER: Have always a bottle of water with you. Have it wherever you go and drink at it during the day. Drinking a glass of water before every meal can reduce appetite.The feeling of fullness will help you eat less, thus consuming fewer calories for improved weight loss resultsStudies of older adults have shown that drinking water before each meal may increase weight loss by 2 kg over a 12-week period.In one study, middle-aged overweight and obese participants who drank water before each meal lost 44 percent more weight, compared to a group that did not drink more water.Drinking ice cold water helps boost your metabolism because your body has to work harder to warm the water up, therefore burning more calories and helping you to lose weight. Plus, ice cold water is just so much more refreshing than water that’s room temperature. It’s fine to use some flavors to your water, like lemons or limes. Cut them into the slice and put them in the bottle. Furthermore, you can include cucumber slices. It includes 96% water content and mineral balance. Cucumber can provide very similar hydration levels to twice the volume of water.
Other vegetables that can hydrate you more can be added too.If water is not your favorite, you can add some flavor of tea and drink it instead during the day.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU’RE GETTING ENOUGH WATER?\A general rule is to check the toilet after you’ve gone to the bathroom. You’ll know you’re well hydrated if your urine is clear or very light yellow in color. The darker your urine, the more water you need to drink, especially if weight loss is your goal.A general rule is to check the toilet after you’ve gone to the bathroom. You’ll know you’re well hydrated if your urine is clear or very light yellow in color. The darker your urine, the more water you need to drink, especially if weight loss is your goal.

by Gist Man 22:30

See How To Get Rid Of pimples On Your Face In Just 15 Minutes (You Need To See)

Dark spots or hyper-pigmentation is a skin problem that can affect men and women of all ages, and can be very embarrassing and make people self-conscious. They are usually caused by excessive production of melanin in the human body.

In this article we are going to show you how to make the best homemade remedies to help you get rid of black spots on your face in just 15 minutes. These remedies are very simple and easy to make. You just have to follow the simple instruction. Home Remedy 1
Here’s what you need to do – first, you need to take four teaspoons of buttermilk. Note: buttermilk works exactly as lemon juice, but you won’t feel that burning sensation. Mix the buttermilk with 2 teaspoons of fresh tomato juice. Then, you need to apply this mixture on your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes, and wash it off with cold water after that. Home Remedy 2 Here’s what you need to do – first, you need to take ½ cup of rolled oats and grind them. Then, you need to add 3-4 tablespoons of lemon juice and make a paste. Apply this paste on your face. When it dries, remove it with a cloth soaked in warm water or simply wash it off with warm water. Note: make sure you use this face mask once or twice a week.

Here’s what you need to do – did you know that almonds are extremely useful and beneficial for the health of your skin. First, you need to soak 8 to 10 almonds in water overnight. Then, in the next morning, you need to peel the skin and grind the almonds. Add 1 teaspoon of sandalwood powder and half a teaspoon of honey. Make a fine paste. Apply this paste on your face. Leave it on for 30 minutes, and after that you need to wash it with lukewarm water. Or, you can apply these natural ingredients: Lemon, potato slices (also reduce dark circles), aloe vera, vitamin E oil, papaya pulp and Buttermilk. Lemon Juice contains high amounts of antioxidants that helps in the treatment of many skin blemishes. We can also mention that it contains vitamins and mineral elements suitable for skin lightening, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial. We can easily say that lemon juice is one of the most effective and most beneficial home remedies for the skin. Buttermilk is extremely useful and effective natural ingredient for getting rid of skin blemishes, such as: acne scars, pimple marks and uneven skin tone

Lactic acid is a strong substance for promoting a smooth, bright and beautiful skin. Or, you can use natural yoghurt or milk to achieve the same target. Aloe vera has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it an effective ingredient for removal of spots on face. It can be extracted as a juice or latex and directly applied on the skin. There are numerous minerals, vitamins and enzymes present in this natural ingredient suitable for all skin types. Papaya contains high amounts of enzymes and mineral elements, which makes it a suitable natural ingredient for removing dark spots from face. Here’s how to use it – just get a ripe papaya and apply it on your skin. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then you need to rinse it off. We really hope you enjoyed this article and don’t forget to share this article with your friends and family. Thank You

by Gist Man 20:30

5 WAYS TO AVOID PREGNANCY WITHOUT USING A CONDOM

You should have s3x without condom when you have a partner for a longer period of time. And yes you can avoid ending up being pregnant even without using a condom.
Having a partner for a longer period of time does not mean that you are ready to have children, right? And in this article you will see how. -The safe week This is the time between the 8th day of the 20th day of a woman’s cycle. In other words, this means that you can have it on the first day of her period
Withdrawal Method (pull and pray method) In this method the men pull out the penis from the women’s vagina, before he ejaculates, Moreover, this method is not always very promising, so don’t practice it too often.

Birth control pills This a very popular method and is very efficient. The pills will control the fertility of the women. Furthermore, before practicing this method, ask your doctor is it suitable for you
The effective copper T This is very sophisticated method for a fertility prevention. The doctor places an implant device and the couple can remove it when they are ready for a baby.

-Sterilization The last method that you can try to avoid unwanted pregnancy is sterilization. But this should be used only by people that are 100% sure that they do not want to have children ever in their life. That is why this method is not recommended – because someone might change his/hers mind about having a children later in life, but then it will be too late. But if you decide that I’ts time for a baby go for it, that’s the happiest thing that every men or women can have

by Gist Man 20:30

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by Gist Man 18:30

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by Gist Man 16:31

Ladies Beware of ‘Fake’ Lipstick! This Girl Lip Grow Extra Double After Using a Lipstick(Photos)

A social media user, Temilola Sobola, shared the photos of the above lady’s lips mysteriously grew in double size after she allegedly used a particular lipstick called ‘Queen collection’.
A girl who is always found of buying different makeup and cosmetics met this mysterious  and unwanted dilemma after borrowing these lipstick from a friend.
These what her lips turns to after applying it,be self conscious..
She warned others ladies to beware Fake Lipsticks

by Gist Man 16:31