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Crime › Re: Accounting Undergraduate Bags Jail Sentence For Internet Fraud. PHOTOS by IMASTEX: 1:03pm On Sep 05, 2019
dominique:
200k option of fine? And we're wondering why cyber criminals are increasing. When they know they'll be given light punishments with option of fine, why won't they continue doing what they do?
Even if the sentence is heavier. It won't stop anything. Many are forced into it because of hunger & zero alternative for employment. Not everyone is creative enough or have a little support to startup something on their own. I would rather death sentence is given to all the past & present political leaders for subjecting the country to this level. Mind you, offline fraud is also high. It is the fall out of moral assassination.
Celebrities › Re: I Cant Wait Till You All Find Out Who The Real Yahoo Boys In Nigeria Are- Marley by IMASTEX: 12:51pm On Sep 05, 2019
EggSauce:
Politicians
Bank CEOs
Bank managers
Bureau Dear changers
Civil servants
Imams
Pastors

This are the Real yahoo boys making it Big
The list is endless
Politics › Re: Osun Is The Best Overall State In Nigeria - NADIM by IMASTEX: 12:49pm On Sep 05, 2019
SLAP44:
This is the truth, the state has a uniform BROWN ROOF colour and that gives it the best uniformity.

Na praise I praise the state o grin

Don't bother to quote me o, I am not feeling well today.
You be trouble maker. After you look for trouble finish. You go say you nor feel fine. grin
Politics › Re: FG Effects Shake-up In Education Ministry [SEE DETAILS] by IMASTEX: 12:30pm On Sep 05, 2019
madmadu:
hope this really improves the educational system in Nigeria
It won't any bit. Not until they shake the system itself.
NAFDAC is an example. It became alive with Dora as an individual. And went idle after she left. As lawless as some politicians could be, they dare not beat traffic oversea. That is a system. Unfortunately, the government doesn't want that. Hence they send their kids abroad for quality education.
Politics › Re: Rochas Okorocha, Wife, To Forfeit Assets To Nigerian Government – EFCC by IMASTEX: 12:28pm On Sep 05, 2019
TOPCRUISE:
That's just a threat. Nothing will come out of it if he joins APC tomorrow
Once he does their bidding. His sins though they might be red, they shall be whiter than snow
Celebrities › Re: Zlatan Ibile To Mr Eazi: Nigerian Graduates Begging For Giveaway On Instagram” by IMASTEX: 5:50pm On Sep 04, 2019
What a country
Crime › Re: Why Rape Victims Should Not Take Their Bath Immediately After – Police by IMASTEX: 5:37pm On Sep 04, 2019
Police should also learn to attend to the victims as victims that they are, and not doing the work of a judge by asking ridiculous questions. By the way, SEX is the only cheap, if not even totally free thing one can get in Nigeria right now. Why the rape?! When smart people are seeking ways to rape money.
Politics › Re: Tribunal Upholds Ibrahim Bomoi’s Election As Yobe South Senator by IMASTEX: 3:20pm On Sep 04, 2019
OK
Celebrities › Re: Davido Unfollows AKA On Instagram (evidence) by IMASTEX: 8:27am On Sep 04, 2019
They should force their government to act. Since Nigeria is without a government for the now.
Celebrities › Re: #Xenophobic Attack.. MI Abaga Replies Burna Boy by IMASTEX: 8:26am On Sep 04, 2019
drips8:
This is so accurate
You wicked oh. How can they kill a whole 5 to 6 cows. You wan to wipe out SA. Please 1 cow is enough.
Celebrities › Re: Tiwa Savage Cancels Appearance At DSTV Delicious Festival In South Africa by IMASTEX: 8:03am On Sep 04, 2019
Nice one
Crime › Re: Lagos Maths Teacher Sending Nude Photos & Videos To 14-Year-Old Student Arrested by IMASTEX: 9:11pm On Sep 03, 2019
Gbam!
Crime › Re: Police Officers Shuts Down Shoprite, Lekki. Stop Criminals From Vandalizing It by IMASTEX: 7:13pm On Sep 03, 2019
virginboy1:
The day South Africans will touch cows, is the day they will see the wrath of this present government of Nigeria. undecided lipsrsealed
Crime › Re: Nigerians In South African Arm Themselves In Defence (Videos) by IMASTEX: 6:59pm On Sep 03, 2019
madenigga:
Nigerians are really the Big Brother of Africa, the fight is between South Africa and Africans as a whole, but the whole of Africa has rallied behind Nigerians
The bolded is a scam, met to only be on papers. She lost that title long time ago. Which Africa countries are behind Nigeria. Hope you are not referring to Ghana, etc.
Politics › Re: LAWMA Begins Seizure Of Carts From Cart Pushers by IMASTEX: 6:05pm On Sep 03, 2019
Factboyz1:
Because you make a living... Let the government provide jobs for these youths
What a government. You can't provide or create enabling environment for job creation. Yet you won't allow the poor to be their own government in peace. If they go the other ways now. You will still complain
Crime › Re: EFCC Arrests Female Suspect On FBI List In Edo by IMASTEX: 6:50pm On Sep 02, 2019
EFCC is just acting like they are working to please US. Thanks to FBI for even giving them this assignment. By the way, US has also fingered some politicians long ago. When we those be included in your hunt list?!
Politics › Re: Opadokun: Asking Buhari To Change Service Chiefs Is Asking Him To Commit Suicide by IMASTEX: 1:40pm On Sep 02, 2019
SouthSouth1914:
If Buhari commits suicide, will he die??
No
Though, He would rather kill himself than commit suicide grin grin grin
Christianity Etc › Re: Should A Church Worker Who Fornicated Confess To The Church? by IMASTEX: 12:07pm On Sep 01, 2019
OpenYourEyes1:
I think it is enough to confess your sin privately to GOD. After confessing your sin, you could meet those you offended and ask for forgiveness.
The problems with this present day religious congratulations branding themselves as "Christians" is over religiousness & over concentration on doctrines over Jesus's teachings.
Jesus said, confess your sins to God & make amends with the offended. In extremity, He even said when someone offend you. You should make amends with the person before presenting your offering to God.
Family › Re: Wife Mocked Husband Because He Doesn't Last In Bed. See What He Did To Her by IMASTEX(op): 8:47pm On Aug 31, 2019
jnoz23:
Guy u be comedian
The matter na strong matter oh. The man needed to defend his ego grin
Health › Re: Health Benefits Of Palm Wine by IMASTEX(op): 8:45pm On Aug 31, 2019
Jokerman:
But Christians say drinking palm wine is a sin na
Na who put the palm wine inside the palm tree? Na who teach the person wey discover am? Last time I checked, God created heavens & the Earth? Jesus turned water into what?
Health › Re: Health Benefits Of Palm Wine by IMASTEX(op): 8:41pm On Aug 31, 2019
sgtmark:
8. E no get enemy grin grin grin
grin grin
Health › Health Benefits Of Palm Wine by IMASTEX(op): 5:22pm On Aug 31, 2019
Palm wine might be known as a local alcoholic drink which has a sweet taste when freshly tapped and is enjoyed by as many that loved it either when sweet or sour, thus refreshing them all the time but it is really more than that!.

In as much as it does all of the above, most people still fail to understand that palm wine contains rich nutrients which provide the body with lots of amazing benefits which are discussed below.


Here are surprising health benefits of Palm wine you may not know


1. Improves Eye Vision

This is one of the primary functions of palm wine which many people are aware of but may not really know what nutrients actually does the work. The presence of the vitamins in palm wine such as vitamin C and B’s have a vital role which they play in improving eye vision.

While vitamin C helps in building the connective tissues of the body and the blood vessels of the eye preventing related eye problems like cataracts, macular degeneration etc., Vitamin B1 and B12 help in solving vascular related issues that concern the retina which could result in chronic inflammation and more.

Generally, vitamins help in keeping the eye healthy and reduces the chances of getting eye problems as much as possible.

Potassium also helps in keeping the eye healthy and moist as its deficiency can cause eye twitches or eye muscle spams as a result of eye dryness caused by the lack of potassium.

This benefits can’t be gotten from any other alcoholic beverage even those that promise it does, and this could be the sole reason people who live in the villages, especially our grandparents, tend to have a better eyesight due to their intake of palm wine which seems to be their top alcoholic drink.

2. Build the Body’s Structure

Protein is an essential nutrient which the body cannot do without, and palm wine contains lots of amino acids whose main function is to act as the building block of the macro-nutrient - Protein.

Thus, it helps in building and improving the body cells and as well help to store nutrients in the body which is vital for the functions of the body’s organ. It also plays a major role in the repairing of the body’s tissues, structures of the bones and muscles.

3. Improves Hair and Skin

Palm wine does more than is expected of it, it contains nutrients which helps in nourshing the skin, the hair and even the nails (fingers and toes alike), such as the vitamins, zinc, magnesium and others which plays a very important role in the improvement.

It also helps in the promoting of new body cells by removing the dead cells in the body and replacing it, thereby giving the skin a soft, smooth and better appearance.

4. Used to Treat Skin Rashes

In most places, palm wine can be used externally in the treatment of skin conditions such as rashes, ezcema etc., especially in small children. It is done by rubbing the affected areas with un-adultered palm wine, its content of vitamins will help soothe the skin and relieve such skin issues.

5. Increases Breast Milk

This is one of the functions of palm wine in the body which most people especially those in the villages are aware of. Though it is widely belived that taking of palm wine help increase breast milk in lactating mothers but scientifically, it hasn’t be proven.

But still, that doesn’t make the saying all wrong as most of the diseases and cure for the treatment of various health conditions are from naturally occurring plants and vegetations which our forefathers have practically been using.

Palm wine has long served as the main beverage for lactating mothers in many African countries like Nigeria, Cameroon, etc., where it is mostly cultivated and can be easily gotten, and have been locally proven to help mothers whose breast milk are low by increasing the flow for adequate breastfeeding.

6. Improves Heart Health

Its potassium content makes it a good source of drink to help combat various related cardiovascular diseases. Potassium is good for the body and helps it function better, and the expected level in the body is between 3.5 and 5 mmol/L.

It helps the nerves and muscles to function well and as such helps in normalizing the rate at which the heart beats and well helps in reducing or lowering the blood pressure.

Palmwine should be taken in moderation to provide the heart and the entire body with the potassium it needs as either too much (hyperkalemia) or low (hypokalemia) content of potassium in the body can cause irregular heartbeats which can lead to serious and deadly health problems.

7. Fights Cancer

Food rich in antioxidant properties is known to help in reducing cancer risk, as they help prevent oxidation processes in the body which could cause some chemical reactions in the body thereby leading to damages of vital organs and cells, ulcer, inflammation etc.

Palm wine contains antioxidants which help prevent the free radicals from damaging the cells in the body and fight cancer. Example of such antioxidant in palm wine is vitamin B2 (Riboflavin).

Nutritional Values of Palm Wine

It may not be surprising to say that palm wine contains sugar, bacteria and yeast (which causes fermentation), but it is surprising when nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, vitamin C, Amino acids, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, vitamin B’s are mentioned but it surely contains them all and even more yet to be proven.

Where Palm Wine can be found!

Palm wine is a common traditional alcoholic drink in the tropical areas due to the favourable climate and is widely cultivated in West and central Africa like Nigeria, the Caribbeans and Asia, and even some parts of South America.

In Nigeria, it is mainly found in the tropical regions such as the Southeast, South-west and South-south, and their favourable climate and weather condition is suitable for its growth in such areas.

Kinds of Palm Wine

Most people may not know that palm wine comes in various taste and flavours, especially as a result of geographical areas which can be attributed to many factors like soil type, climate condition, and others.

Majorly, the Nigerian palm wine is gotten from the oil palm tree and Raffia palm by palm wine tappers, but in various Africa countries and other areas where it is found, there could be other different types of palm.

a. Palm wine from the oil palm tree is called “nkwu enu” in Igbo, “emu” in Yoruba.

b. Another kind of palm known as “iti” is common in Anambra state and involving the tapping of palm wine from the stem of the oil palm tree, it is also known as Stem tapping.

c. Raffia palm wine is tapped from the raffia tree and is known as “Ngwo” in Igbo, “Ukot” in Efik and “Ogoro” in Yoruba.

d. Another type of palm wine is gotten from felling the palm tree and is known as “down-wine”, it is common in Ghana and in some parts of Cross River like Boki LGA but abolished by the government as it discourages forestation.

In some countries of the world, it is known with different names such as “Mbu” in Cameroon, “Ukwu or Ngwo” in Igbo (Nigeria),” Doka” in Ghana, “Panam culloo” in China, “Emu” in Yoruba (Nigeria), “Lambanog” in the Philippines, and more.

Side Effects

In as much as palm wine is vital for our health, and is being recommended by many because of its nutritional benefits, yet it should not be taken in excess especially when it has undergone fermentation.

As it can result in hypertension, neurological problems and can as well lead to failure of the body’s vital organs such as the liver and kidney, alcohol content in fermented palm wine is 2 or 3 times more than that in other alcoholic drinks which gives the liver work overload while trying to detoxify the system.

Many local gins can be produced from palm wine too depending on the duration of the fermentation process which still have adverse reactions to the body when taken in excess.

Conclusion

Palm wine is more than just a refreshing drink and is rich in minerals and vitamins that helps to provide the body with the necessary nutrients which prevent deficiencies and improves the hair, skin, fight cancer, improve vision and promotes heart health.

Today is Saturday known for various kinds of celebrations in Nigeria. Let's help people make the best choice of drinks to go for in the occasion today.

Reference
https://www.finelib.com/about/nigeria-food-produce/health-benefits-of-palm-wine/380

Romance › Re: Ladies, Would You Date A Guy That Won't Ask You For Sex Until Marriage? by IMASTEX: 4:51pm On Aug 31, 2019
Zinny25:
Do such men existhuh

infact since i was born and now that I'm getting old, I have never seen a man like that

sisters have you seen ooo
Yes it does exist. Personal experience. I got into a date with such promise not because I'm innocent but based on principle. And guess what?! She turned around to start begging for it. Hear her reason: She said she wanted to be sure I was for real hence the approach. Now she isn't no longer comfortable with it. She is feeling unsecure because I might be easily tempted by other girls. Secondly, she needs to bond properly with me, and she also needs to quinch her urge. Na me come begin stand for agreement na agreement oh. It is very possible for a guy to abstain, and a girl that haven't seen that, well may have attracted what they get.
A man that can't hold himself will face big issues maritally.
Politics › Re: ‘Come And Chop’ Ministers - This Day by IMASTEX: 4:27pm On Aug 31, 2019
Yes oh
Crime › Re: Xenophobic Attack: Expensive Cars Owned By Nigerians, Burnt By South Africans by IMASTEX: 4:24pm On Aug 31, 2019
There was a country
Foreign Affairs › Re: Trump Stops Automatic Citizenship For People Born Abroad by IMASTEX: 9:17pm On Aug 30, 2019
Anything to strengthen the country. Meanwhile, some other count- are busy looking for way to do the opposite.
Agriculture › Re: Photos Of My Snail Farm In Edo State by IMASTEX(op): 9:17pm On Aug 30, 2019
Snails in parade ground. Lol

Sorting process before delivery. Quality is what we offer

Politics › Re: Financial Crimes: Those Indicted Abroad Won’t Sneak To Nigeria – Immigration CG by IMASTEX: 9:28am On Aug 30, 2019
Story!!!
Anyways, it is good to appears what you're not to those that can be deceived. Who will prevent them from entering. You guys that collect Roger at the entering point?!
Politics › Re: Protests In Ilorin As Customs Seizes Rice (Nigerian) by IMASTEX: 7:25pm On Aug 29, 2019
Okay
Crime › Re: Oluwaseun Ajila: Ebenezer Adejumola Released From Prison Custody by IMASTEX: 11:32am On Aug 29, 2019
My prayer is that those behind the release without proper trial be a victim by the same guy.
Sports › Re: Chichi Igbo's Sister Dies, She Mourns, Takes Down All Her Posts On Instagram by IMASTEX: 11:27am On Aug 29, 2019
That which humbles every mortal with total disregards to financial status, beauty, brains, strength, weakness, young, old, etc. May it be far from our doorsteps this year.

Condolences to you. It shall be well

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