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As most of us already know that dieting can be not only expensive but, it can be an ULTIMATE CHALLENGE especially, when you don’t know how to eat well even on a low budget in the first place. It is no wonder why most people even though want to eat healthy and adequately (dieting) are turned away from it, making unsatisfactory remarks like “it’s not “good” to measure your food or count what you are eating”, some even go on to say it is “religiously” wrong. What?…for real??!…imagine!

Well, to our food enthusiasts and I mean the general public (our readers), dieting is a beautiful and healthy eating lifestyle. Dieting is defined as the restriction of oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food for cosmetic (weight loss) or medical reasons (as in therapeutic diets).

The following will enable your dieting easy and proper, see more here: http://diet234.com/things-that-makes-dieting-easier/

As most of us already know that dieting can be not only expensive but, it can be an ULTIMATE CHALLENGE especially, when you don’t know how to eat well even on a low budget in the first place. It is no wonder why most people even though want to eat healthy and adequately (dieting) are turned away from it, making unsatisfactory remarks like “it’s not “good” to measure your food or count what you are eating”, some even go on to say it is “religiously” wrong. What?…for real??!…imagine!

Well, to our food enthusiasts and I mean the general public (our readers), dieting is a beautiful and healthy eating lifestyle. Dieting is defined as the restriction of oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food for cosmetic (weight loss) or medical reasons (as in therapeutic diets).

The following will enable your dieting easy and proper, see more here: http://diet234.com/things-that-makes-dieting-easier/

As you already know, there has been a lot of awareness regarding the need for consuming atleast five (5) fruits and vegetables to supply the recommended daily allowance for mineral nutrients and vitamins.

Making salads is a fun and great way to get the daily requirement of fruits and vegetables needed by the human body. The World Health Organization has overemphasized this same point. Whether it’s a fruit or vegetable salad. Here, you can find our online tool to help build a good list for your “Five Fruits A Day” – http://diet234.com/free-consultation/health-tools/ (scroll down the page when it opens)

Read the rest of the story here - http://diet234.com/salads-are-great-for-health/

@prettyjo - lol, u know the drill! I'll do the same. It's a great tasting meal.

As a teenager, it is very important to have a good diet plan in order to have a better physical and mental health. In the present scenario, fast food and unhealthy diet plans have led teenagers towards obesity. What you eat has a great impact on your lifestyle and daily activities. Your food act as a fuel for your body, it energizes you and make you able to move, think and breathe. So, being a teenager, it is very necessary to include healthy foods in your regular diet plans.

Here are some healthy diet plans for teenagers - http://diet234.com/teenage-diet-plans-mental-physical-fitness/

Go to this link - http://diet234.com/african-breadfruit-meal-ukwa/ to see how to prepare this porridge.

A vegetarian diet focuses on plants for food (most times strictly). These include fruits, vegetables, dried beans and peas, grains, seeds and nuts. There is no single type of vegetarian diet.

But before I go on and on, believe me I know this is quite a difficult diet to follow especially for a Nigerian (we too love meat). Our love for meat is well played out when you see a Nigerian at a social function like weddings etc. or at a food sale stand (bukka). They have 70% assorted meat on the plate and 30% whatever else (LOL).

Well, it is important to know that people who follow vegetarian diets can get all the nutrients they need.

Learn more about vegetarianism and the facts surrounding the vegetarian diet: http://diet234.com/vegetarian-diet-for-better-health/

@breadplanets(f) and @gechyy2 - lol..yes it is a very tasty and nutritious food, to buy it cheap, you'll need to check at local farmer's markets around you. Abacha and Ukwa are two of Nigeria's tasty local foods. The world needs a taste of that. For recipe of abacha is on http://diet234.com on the search panel, type in "African salad". Please follow our social handles. We love to hear from you. Enjoy the week!

Amazing and yet strange looking Kiwifruits doesn’t seem to get much pick offs from the shelf at Shoprite and most other local grocery stores. It’s no wonder why, because it looks quite strange having a hairy outer covering like a yam tuber and when cut open it looks like the green version of something in between an avocado, a water melon and an orange all in one.

The kiwifruit is a small fruit approximately 3 inches long and weighing about four ounces. Its green flesh is almost creamy in consistency with an invigorating taste reminiscent of strawberries, melons and bananas, yet with its own unique sweet flavor.

Read the article here: http://diet234.com/kiwifruit-has-key-nutrients-for-great-health/

It’s very common to see people “going bananas” all year round. It makes me wonder, does this fruit ever go out of season? Well good thing it doesn’t, because it is one of my favorite fruits. In fact, banana and groundnut combination can do no wrong in this life! LOL

Let me share with you a few amongst the numerous health benefits of banana. Please view your concerns in the comment box below the post, thanks as you do. Enjoy the read.

Learn nutrition facts you might not know about bananas here - http://diet234.com/health-benefits-banana/

There's a move for the United States to FINALLY REVERSE Cholesterol WARNINGS!

For over forty years, the U.S government has recommended limiting cholesterol to 300mg per day (one egg has about 185 mg). This limitation is not supported by science.

Find out more here - http://diet234.com/reversal-cholesterol-warnings/

@AwesomelyMade - yes it is quite expensive, i guess the best things don't come cheap after all..lol. Well, follow the link - http://diet234.com/african-breadfruit-meal-ukwa/ to see the amazing health benefits of Ukwa. Please drop your comments. Appreciate!

The African Breadfruit is scientifically known as Treculia africana. Now let's know what's up with this nutritious food.

Introduction:
It is also called afon in Yoruba; ize in Benin, Jekri and Sobo; izea in Ijaw; and ediang in Efik. Ukwa as is known by the Igbo speaking tribe of Nigeria is the seed of the African Breadfruit "Treculia Africana", though it's similar to the Breadfruit eaten in the Caribbean and South Pacific, but still quite different. The African counter part is much larger growing as large as watermelons and weighing 10 pounds or more. Also it is not sought after for its "meat" i.e the fleshy bulk but rather for its seeds.

To extract the seeds from the fruit, the fruits are allowed to ripen and fall from the large trees in which they grow on. Surprisingly, the fruits are then allowed to rot, and machetes are used to crack open the fruit or sometimes the fruit is even thrown on large rocks (if patience is a problem LOL). There is a long lengthy process before the seeds that are eaten are fully extracted. The seeds are typically roasted and eaten or can be boiled to soften them making a sort of porridge.

The African Breadfruit is a very healthy food which has been touted as "food to end the World's Hunger".
Get to know the health benefits of this super food.

Read more here: http://diet234.com/african-breadfruit-meal-ukwa/

Every adult and child has heard the healthy-eating mantra “You are what you eat.” But there may be a closer resemblance between good-for-you grub and your body than you thought. We found 10 foods that mirror the body parts they provide nutrients for—for example, brain-boosting walnuts actually look like a brain. Coincidence? Maybe. Though these healthy and functional foods are beneficial to the whole body, the list below is a fun reminder of what to eat to target specific areas.

View list here - http://diet234.com/functional-foods-good-for-body-parts/

Clean Eating is not a diet, it’s a happy and healthy lifestyle. The soul of clean eating is consuming food in its most natural state, or as close to it as possible. It is not a diet; it’s a lifestyle approach to food and its preparation, leading to an improved life – one meal at a time. Everyone should totally indulge.

DOs and DON’Ts of clean eating (guidelines) are available here: http://diet234.com/the-clean-eating-guidelines/

Some say, "Olive oil: Protects against breast cancer" and others say "Yoghurt: Prevents vaginal yeast infections; cures vaginitis, constipation, and diarrhea". What food folklore is shared in your area?

See the food folklore we have gathered here: http:///Diet234FoodFolklore

As you already know, there are numerous sayings and beliefs associated with foods in any locality e.g. For apples: “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”; prevents cavities and tooth decay.

These food folklore have been found to be passed down from generations to generations. Most of them had been initiated from ancestral experience with certain foods.

Also, some were born out of plain curiosity or some sort of attribution. I have taken quite a while to compile and categorize the foods and their folklore from various resources including; the internet, novels, parents, documentaries and even cartoon/comical books.

Share any more you know on the article's comment box (below article). If we like it, we'll feature it!
View a list of food folklore I've found, here - http://diet234.com/food-folklore-beliefs-about-food-1/ Enjoy the read!

@cutehector4u and @3cycle it is breast of the kabala African woman. What matters is that she is involved in proper breastfeeding practices. Thanks for your comments. Feel free to express them at http://diet234.com/breastfeeding-questions-answers/

The experience of breastfeeding is special for so many reasons: the joyful closeness and bonding with your baby, the cost savings, and the health benefits for both mother and baby. Every woman’s journey to motherhood is different, but one of the first decisions a new mom makes is how to feed her child. Here, you’ll find facts about breastfeeding and get practical tips on how to make breastfeeding work for you while getting the support you need.

One may ask, why should I breastfeed?

Find answer to this question amongst other questions that you might find puzzling here - http://diet234.com/breastfeeding-questions-answers/

The experience of breastfeeding is special for so many reasons: the joyful closeness and bonding with your baby, the cost savings, and the health benefits for both mother and baby. Every woman’s journey to motherhood is different, but one of the first decisions a new mom makes is how to feed her child. Here, you’ll find facts about breastfeeding and get practical tips on how to make breastfeeding work for you while getting the support you need.

One may ask, why should I breastfeed?

Find answer to this question amongst other questions that you might find puzzling here - http://diet234.com/breastfeeding-questions-answers/

Did you know...
Women have less body water than men and hence retain a higher blood-alcohol concentration than men from a single drink. Hence, they tend to get "higher" when they drink.

An empty stomach speeds up alcohol absorption. Food slows absorption rates in men and women. Hence, people who have lots of fat hardly get as drunk as lanky people.

And that,...champagne and sparkling wine can improve memory and slow aging?

See what research reports prove here - http://diet234.com/health-benefits-of-drinking-wine/

@Emmyk yes I eat the yolk and eggwhite, then i keep the shells for crushing later. They are an excellent source of minerals especially calcium.
@smsshola na real wa o!! lol

As you already know, eggs are a very common staple food in Nigeria and the world at large. The fact that it is a primary condiment in the making of most of our confections (confectioneries) and snack foods is further proof of it’s high consumption.

It is no doubt a very necessary appetizer prior to main course meals, it is tasty whichever way you choose to serve it; whether as fried eggs (my best), boiled eggs, baked or as omelets and many more. It is a high protein and fatty food, hence most hypertensive as advised to consume minimally due to the danger of building up fat sedimentation in blood vessels.

Well, I wanted to leave out all the juiciness and tastiness of the wholesome part of the egg and talk about “he who is usually neglected” – the eggshell. The eggshell has got to get some credit! It’s about time we get more acquainted with its awesome role and benefits asides that it keeps the wholesome part protected.

Eggshells present healthy, balanced calcium due to trace amounts of other minerals contained in it. Eggshell calcium is probably the best natural source of calcium, and it is easier for your body to digest and absorb.

Find out research reports here - http://diet234.com/do-not-throw-away-eggshells/

In this modern time of a hectic lifestyle, it has become almost natural that many look for quick ways of losing weight. Several types of diets have been rumored and also adopted for losing weight in a very short time.

There is this one that is fast becoming popular and yet effective, it has been touted as the “Master Cleanse”, “Ultimate Detox Drink” and more. Even though it may not be popular amongst Nigerians and most other Africans, sources say it has been practiced by several Hollywood celebrities. The famous Hollywood singer, Beyonce was instrumental in popularizing this liquid diet when she lost around 20 pounds in 2 weeks while on it.

The lemon detox diet is highly effective in destroying free radicals and toxins in the body as its household name implies – Master Cleanse.
Let’s go on to find out what the lemon detox diet involves here - http://diet234.com/lemon-detox-diet/

Cashew nuts are rumored the sweetest nuts around. As you already know, if you are crazy about your heart? you should go nuts!
A handful of cashew, say 15 pieces is about 30g in weight. They are delicately sweet yet crunchy and delicious cashew nut is packed with energy, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that are essential for robust health.

Preservation:
It is best preserved by refrigerating in an air tight container and can stay for up to 4 months. While if kept in the freezer it can last for about 6 months.

See cashew health Benefits here: http://diet234.com/cashew-nut/

Anorexia nervosa (say "an-uh-RECK-see-uh nur-VOH-suh" is a type of eating disorder. People who have anorexia have an intense fear of gaining weight. They severely limit the amount of food they eat and can become dangerously thin as in appearing very lekpa (as most Nigerians would say).
What is Anorexia Nervosa?

According to the National Health Service UK (NHS), Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental health condition. It is an eating disorder in which people keep their body weight as low as possible.
Anorexia affects both the body and the mind. It may start as dieting, but it gets out of control. You think about food, dieting, and weight all the time, more like an "Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" (OCD) to stay skinny. You have a distorted body image. Other people say you are too thin, but when you look in the mirror, you see your body as overweight.

Find out signs and symptoms and more on this very common eating disorder here - http://diet234.com/anorexia-nervosa-dietary-management/

It’s barely two weeks into the New Year and we have commenced full swing with work at Diet234. I and everyone (team members and contributors) at Diet234 would like to extend new year greetings to our esteemed readers and clients. We love you all so much.

If there is one new year resolution that should still remain in place even when you get bored and morally weak as the 365 days roll by (you know what I mean), it should be your decision to eat right and strictly shun attempts to indulge in any kind of food abuse. Make sure to eat clean and adequately at all times. Food abuse is wrong on so many levels. I am sure you don’t want to start of the year toasting to wrong doings so, fall in line and say No to food abuse.

Use of food in Nigeria and most other countries
Recent trends regarding the use of food has shown that most people have pictured food as a sacrifice to appease a certain “god” known as “Hunger”. This we believe, has been due to the fact that substantial awareness has not been accorded to nutrition education at various societal levels/units.

Food should be Nature’s Pharmacy... find out what we mean here - http://diet234.com/food-abuse/ and Say NO to food abuse.

Hi MrWhalex, see more awesome info on milk here - http://diet234.com/hope-got-milk/ You can subscribe to get more nutrition tips anytime. Enjoy!

A daily glass of milk provides a 5 year old with: 21% of protein requirements, 8% of calories and key micro-nutrients.

Milk provides us adults with: calcium, magnesum, selenium, riboflavin, vitamin B12 and vitamin B5. Download FREE "Milk Facts Infographic" here - http://diet234.com/downloads/

@beesluv, Yes trays do. "Empty Trays" - it portrays the capacity to have food, but the irony is that "these trays" are empty despite the capacity to have them filled with food. Find out more via the link. Thank you

Billions of people all over the world suffer from Hidden Hunger. For the sake of clarity, consider it as "hunger in stealth mode", just like in the video mission games. Research has proved that he lack of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, iodine and iron, is the main cause of “hidden hunger” and malnutrition in the world today.

See the Facts here - http://diet234.com/hidden-hunger/