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So, for y'all who loves to diet, here is a good diet to kick off your day. Lol

More For Parsley: Health Benefits

We have learnt about the health benefits of Rosemary and how to use it in the kitchen, so today.. "lets talk parsley"

Parsley is considered to be one of the world,s most popular herbs, it is commonly used for garnishing dishes, that many people forget how superb it can be as an ingredient in recipes or eaten raw.. hmmn.. too bad!

Actually, parsley is a member of the same vegetable family as carrots and celery, but since it is most often used as a garnish, it is used in culinary sense as herb.

Closer view of fresh parsley herb

Health Benefits

Parsley has always been used as a medicine long before it was consumed as food, it is high in chlorophyll and carotenes. parsley 

is extremely rich in nutrient, it is a good source of  Vitamin A, Vitamin B, More for vitamin B, Vitamin C and E, as well as phosphorous, potassium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.

Studies have proven parsley to. Be effective in inhibiting cancer. And this versatile plant is a powerful source of folic acid, one of the most important B vitamins that promotes cardiovascular health.

Herbalist use parsley diuretic effect to control water level in our body, which some believe can lower blood pressure. Somr also use it to improve digestion.

As an added bonus, parsley also has the ability to help cleanse your palate between courses and even freshen yout breath at the end of a meal, and all this time, you thought restaurant used it soley as a colourful garnish.

So shop for one today, choose a fresh parsley bunches that are deep green, fresh looking and crisp, avoid yellowish and wilted leaves.

Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin: Sources and Functions

Previously, we talked about Vitamin A and Vitamin B1, so today we will be learning more about Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) , the second member of the B complex group, which is also known as 'the beauty vitamin', as you read on,you ll learn of the reasons why its fondly called the beauty vitamin.

Lets take a peek at its

Functions And Benefits
Essential for the release of energy and proper functioning of the nervous system, vitamin B2 is vital for growth, general health, eyes, skin, hair and nails.

It is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrate, Fats and protein, regulates energy, breaks down amino acid and regulate hormones.

Vitamin B2 is also important in the formation of red blood cells, protects against cataracts, supports cellular breathing, helps in normal tissue maintenance and also helpful in counteracting the tendancy towards glaucoma.

An ample supply of this vitamins can also prevents red, cracked lips and burning tongue as well as preserve the appearance and feeling of youth

*may help with high lactate or lactic acidosis.

So much for vitamin B2 right, lets move our train to its sources

Food sources
Rich in leafy and green vegetables.such as spinach, lotus stems, turnip greens, beets, carrot leaves, fruits such as papapya, custard apples, apricots, food su h as milk, cheese, while grains, egg whites, meat, fish, mushroom, wheat germ.

Almond, brewer s yeast, walnuts, pistachio nut. Mustard seed are all reported to be good sources of the aforementioned vitamin.

Moving over to the
Daily Recommended intake

Men. 1.3-1.5mg
Women. 1.1-1.3mg
Children. 1.3mg
Infants.   60mcg

*some nutritional professionals promote doses as high as 25-50mg per day.

Thats all for vitamin B2.

XquisiteTips: Recipe For Apple Pudding

Being a while since I last shared some recipes on here, so today we will be learning how to make the apple pudding.

We,ve all heard the saying that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, in other news, apples are very nutritional and they are one of the top ten healthy fruits, rich in fiber, antioxidant, flavanoids and also its an energy fruit. Considering the egg and milk that will be used to make the pudding, also makes it a protein packed snack, which can build our body, so its suitable for post workout meal.


Okay, thats enough about its
health benefits.

Here are the ingredients you,l be needing for your apple puddin

• 4 apples (med sz)
• 4 glass of milk
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tsps vanilla essence
• 1 cup whipped cream
• Cherries to decorate (optional)

• Methods:

Wash your apples first thing first, peel and core them, slice them evenly.

Boil in 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water, cook till tender, then keep aside to cool off

Beat your eggs stiffly, add essence. Sugar, milk and mix very well till sugar dissolves, that process requires lots of effort

Take a pie dish, put the mixure in the dish, add the apple slices and steam for 15-30 mins till done.

Cool and decorate with whipped cream and cherries.



Sooo yummy and delish......

3 Ways To Prevent After-Shave Armpit Bumps

So, we all know what armpit.bumps are right, those lil annoying swelling thats comes right up days after shaving, it could be itchy sometimes, and embarassing most times, lol, especially for us ladies that loves to wear dress exposing our under arms.

Dont you just love it when your under arms feels soft, smooth, and 'bumpless' , and you can throw your hands in the air carelessly without having to hold back feeling scared who is and who is not gonna see those lil annoying "creatures"?

So, here is a way out, a lil way of escape to help you feel comfy after shaving .

First thing first, get a new shaving stick and discard all other old ones.

• Rule No 1, never use your shaving stick more than once, after shaving both armpits once, you discard, cause they might have accumulated tiny bacteria which can form bumps.on the sexond usage. I guess they are affordable, so we can afford to afford another one. Lol
• Rule No 2, never skip rule no 1 and while using your shaving stick, shave in one manner, either shave upwards or shave downwards, do not shave hapzardly, left to right, up to down, center to left, you only inviting the sleeping bumbs to your armpit
• Then number three thing you need to do is to rub shea butter in your armpits before shaving and after shaving, this will help to moisturize you armpits leaving.them.smooth and silky.

Our underarms are very delicate,so we should pay special attention to it, shave carefully, make sure you dont injure yourself while shaving, follow the shaving rules and rid your self of any bump that might occur.

XquisiteTips: Remedy For Bleeding Gum And Tooth Ache

Tooth aches and bleeding gums maybe caused by our tooth brush, the very hard ones could injure our gums and cause them.to bleed, sometimes tooth picks could also cause bleeding gums, other times the bones we chew, which are suppose to be thrown to our dogs could cause bleeding gums, or excess sugary stuffs can cause tooth aches as well, amongst  a few others.

There might be several method to treat this ailment, but a quick remedy to this is mixing a little powdered alum and a little honey to form a thick paste, it means the alum quantitt should surpass the raw honey quantity in order to get a thick paste. 

Then rub the ready made paste on your teeth and gum, leave for about 3-5mins and rinse off with lukewarm water and thats it.

Both the pains and bleeding gum comes to an abrupt end. Try this and thank me later :)

Effective Treatment For Acne Removal

We want to learn how we can get rid of this annoying conditions on our face. 

But first, what are acnes, I would say they are disease that affect the skin, mostly our faces, and it could occur as a different types of tiny bumps, could be black head, white head, red pimples, or even cyst.

Sometimes, it could be as a result of hormonal changes especially in teens, at other times, it occurs when our skin becomes blocked with oil, bacteria or even dead skin.

Thats why its important to do facial wipe before going to bed to remove those heavy concealers, foundation and so on that we had apply on our faces earlier, allow your skin to breathe sometimes, wash them with water regularly.

But if you have acne conditions already, here is a lil remedy for you

Tomatoes are just one of those perfect remedies to your facial acne invasion, apart from its nutritional and health benefit, it also has some cosmetic benefits, but we are just picking out the acne   treatment for today.

Here is what you need to know about how tomatoes can effectively cure your acne.

Tomatoes are highly acidic, the acidic contents helps to reduce and clear the acne.

We also know that Vitamin A and Vitamin C, are commonly used to treat acne. And fortunately for us, tomatoes is Highly rich in this two vitamins, ie vit A and vit C.

So, here is what you need to do, for a mild acne, get a fresh tomatoes, fresh in and out, wash properly of course, cut into half, and begin to rub gently on your face in a circular motion, exhaust both halves on your face, then rinse off with warm water after 45mins and moisturise your face.

But for the severe acne, dont worry, use same.method, but this time mesh the whole of the tomatoes and use the pulp on your face, levce for an HOUR, rinse off with warm water and moisturize.

Do this as often as you can to see results as fast as you want..

Lets do it nature,s way....