Water, Waata, Agua, Eau, Dlo, Maji, Omi, Amanzi , Mvura
I recently mentioned to a friend of mine that I had been feeling really tired for the past few weeks. The response I got was "are you drinking enough water" I thought about it and then challenged myself to start drinking 2 litres of water per day and within a week I stopped feeling tired. There are a lot of people who do not drink enough water each day and walk around dehydrated? This is not to say that this is the cure for everyone feeling tired, but drinking water has so many great health benefits. Whilst doing speaking engagements on health, I am always asked how best to start drinking water. My response is start small and build. Even if you can only drink one mouth full per day start with that and increase it. FACTS According to herballegacy.com, • Sixty to seventy percent of the human body contains water. • The brain is composed of approximately 70% water, and the lungs are nearly 90% water. • Lean muscle tissue contains approximately 75% water by weight; • Body fat contains 10% water and bone has 22% water. • About 83% of our blood is water, which helps digest our food, transport waste, and control body temperature. • Each day humans must replace at least 2.5 quarts of water, some through drinking and the rest taken by the body from the foods we eat. BENEFITS • Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue • Promotes Weight Loss • Flushes Out Toxins • Improves Skin Complexion • Maintains Regularity • Boosts Immune System • Natural Headache Remedy • Prevents Cramps & Sprains • Usually, water acts as a natural remedy to achieve a super glowing skin. Most people are ignorant of the skin benefits of drinking water. Since, water flushes out the toxins and waste from the body, acts as a body purifier. • If you are worried of your body weight, then you should focus on drinking lots of water. Hot lemon water can help losing weight faster. It also facilitates in keeping your heart healthy. Hence, it is necessary to drink lots of water and other fluids throughout the day. This will enhance your mind and body fitness. • Experts rate water as the second oxygen to the body. It is impossible for a person to survive more days without water. You would be surprised to know that about 60-70 percent of body weight consists of water and it is necessary for performing daily functions Did you also know that a 2% drop in body water can trigger: fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic maths and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or a printed page? Caffeine has a diuretic effect, pulling water out of cells and the body, further promoting dehydration. So in order to help you kick start you water consumption journey here are some fruit infused water ideas you can try. In addition you can also start trying the many different kinds of bottled water available in shops, pubs, clubs and supermarkets everywhere.
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Plantain Cups With Ackee Filling - My Signature Dish
I LOVE plantain it is one of my most favourite things to eat. I like ackee too so when I came up with this recipe it was a match made in heaven for me. This can be served as a starter ( you can make mini ones) or a main course served with roast potatoes and a side salad. This is suitable for most diets including vegans, vegetarians and those on a gluten free diet PLANTAIN Plantain is a part of the staple diet in countries like in West and Central Africa, Central America, all across the Caribbean islands and also the northern, coastal parts of South America. On of the major advantages of plantain is that they grow all year round, making them a reliable all-season staple food. According to draxe.com there a good health benefits for eating plantain. The nutritional value includes potassium, fibre, vitamin b12 and magnesium ACKEE Ackee is a fruit but it is eaten like a vegetable, in the same way that a tomato is a fruit but is eaten like a vegetable. Ackee, also known as achee, ackee apple or akee (Blighia sapida) and is a member of the Sapindaceae (soapberry family. Ackee is native to many countries in West Africa including Ghana, Gambis, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone . Ackee was imported to Jamaica from West Africa (probably on a slave ship) around the year 1778. Since then it has become a major part of many Caribbean cuisines, and is also grown in tropical and subtropical areas elsewhere around the world. Plantain Cups With Ackee Filling Recipe Ingredients For The Plantain Cups • 2 ripe plantains • Spray Oil Method – Wash and peel the plantains – Chop the plantain into 3-4 pieces – Boil plantain until soft and tender. – Drain the cooked plantain – Press the plantain into the oiled muffin tin to form the cups – Bake at 180c / 350f or gas mark 4 for 20-30 minutes until golden brown – Remove from the muffin tins and allow to cool slightly For The Filling Ingredients: • 1 medium can of ackee (540g) • 2 oz. coconut oil (plus a little more if needed) • 1 Large Onion chopped • 2 Plum tomatoes • Half a green pepper chopped • 1/2 Tsp. Salt • 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper • ½ tsp season all (optional) • 1 small scotch bonnet pepper (optional) Method: – Sauté onions, peppers and tomatoes until onions are soft. – Open the can of ackee and drain the liquid from the tin. – Add ackee to onions, peppers and tomatoes and fold together. – Allow to cook for 2 minutes, and then add salt to taste. – Add black pepper and scotch bonnet pepper – Simmer on medium heat for another 3 – 5 minutes. – Place 1-2 spoonfuls of ackee into the plantain cups an serve |
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