HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF CANNED JUICE INTAKE

Different brands of canned juice are a common feature at parties. VIP tables must be filled with assorted brands to demonstrate the financial capability of the host. Serving juice at parties has become a sort of status symbol. Not too important guests may be served sachet water, but being denied fruit juice at parties brings a lot of good. Don’t you think so?
WHAT EXACTLY ARE THE INHERENT DANGERS OF CANNED JUICE INTAKE? 
 Potassium is substantially lost when foods are canned or frozen. Not only that, the natural balance between sodium and potassium is actually reversed. According to the United States Department of Agriculture’s Nutritive Value of American Foods Common Units, no 456, a cup of raw peas contains 458 milligrams of potassium and just 3 milligrams of sodium. It says that when those same peas are canned and salt added during processing, it raises the sodium level to 588mg (a nearly 200- fold increase), while potassium is roughly halved down to 239mg.
WHAT IS THE HEALTH IMPLICATION OF THIS?
Given the blood pressure-lowering effects of potassium, low levels of this mineral in the canned juice may precipitate hypertension and kidney failure. The body functions normally with low level of sodium in foods ingested, but canning raises the level of sodium in canned fruit juice. This exposes consumers to hypertension, diabetes and cancer.

The message on the label of canned fruit juice contains chemical preservatives. Only undiscerning persons will believe that canned juice has no additive or chemical preservative. Even in elementary chemistry, students know that when fruits are juiced and exposed to air for just 10 minutes, all the nutrients would be leached into the air, leaving degraded juice. By the second day, such juice must have started fermenting, with its chemistry and quality totally different from what it was naturally.

HEALTHY NUTRITION

While it’s true that the fields of diet and nutrition are areas of evolving research, there are some basic concepts you can keep in mind to be better equipped about dietary advice.

•Water: Water is essential for our bodies because it is in every cell, tissue, and organ in your body. That’s why getting enough water every day is important for your health. Water helps your body with the following: Keeps its temperature normal; lubricates and cushions your joints; protects your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues; gets rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements.

•Dietary fat: While fats are essential for normal body function, some fats are better for you than others. Trans fats, saturated fats and cholesterol are less healthy than polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.

•Most of the fat that you eat should come from unsaturated sources: polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fats. In general, nuts, vegetable oils, and fish are sources of unsaturated fats.

Carbohydrates: Your body uses carbohydrates to make glucose, which is the fuel that gives you energy and helps keep everything going. Your body can use glucose immediately or store it in your liver and muscles for when it is needed. You can find carbohydrates in the following: fruits, vegetables, breads, cereals, and other grains; milk and milk products, foods containing added sugars (e.g. cakes, cookies, and sugar-sweetened beverages). Healthier foods higher in carbohydrates include ones that provide dietary fiber and whole grains as well as those without added sugars.

•Proteins: are part of every cell, tissue, and organ in our bodies. These body proteins are constantly being broken down and replaced.

EATING HABITS REFRESHED

Do you feel like your diet needs a fresh start? When you abandon healthy food in favour of whatever is nearby or comes out of a packet or pouch, it’s time for a ‘clean’ break. It’s easy and the payoffs include skyrocketing energy, weight loss, better control over your appetite, and even better looking skin.

Just follow these five simple rules and try our clean-eating meal ideas:

EAT ONLY WHOLE FOODS

 That means eating oats and blueberries rather than a blueberry muffin. When you eat packaged foods, only buy brands that contain “real food” ingredients — ingredients you easily recognise, can pronounce, and would use to make a “from scratch” version in your own kitchen. If a food contains even one ingredient that makes you think “huh?” skip it, at least during the clean eating challenge.

KEEP MEALS SIMPLE

 Delicious, healthy food doesn’t have to contain a lot of ingredients. Keep your meal ingredients to a minimum; just be sure to include a source of whole grains, lean protein and healthy fat at each meal.

EAT SLOWER

 Put your fork or spoon down between every bite, and focus on the flavours and textures of your food.

EAT ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE

 Try not to let more than about four hours go by between meals or snacks. Steady meal timing helps regulate your digestive system, blood sugar and insulin levels, and appetite.

LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

 Eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full, meaning satisfied, not stuffed. The recipes here intentionally don’t provide amounts. That’s so you get used to relying on your hunger and fullness cues to tell you when to stop and start eating.

Whats with Nose Bleeding?

Nose bleed

Bleeding through the nose is a condition that is common in young and adult. But sufferers have always employed a wrong tactic to stop it.

 The bleeding usually comes from a blood vessel at the very front part of the nose. Anterior nosebleeds are usually easy to control, either by measures that can be performed at home or by a doctor. Posterior nosebleeds are much less common than anterior nosebleeds. They tend to occur more often in elderly people. The bleeding usually comes from an artery in the back part of the nose. These nosebleeds are more complicated and usually require admission to the hospital and management by an otolaryngologist (an ear, nose, and throat specialist).

Nosebleed in children could be as a result of trauma or tumour, but in adults, the likely cause is hypertension, especially when there is no injury in the nose. Nosebleed also occurs in people that have bleeding disorder, which is called haemophilia. This means when the blood doesn’t clot because of a deficiency.”

Causes include excessive nose picking especially during a harsh and dry season, which will further aggravate the condition. But for more serious problems, like a vascular and or platelet disorder, the bleeding might be more intense or prolonged. The nosebleed can last for as long as the trigger persists. “It can be treated based on what the primary problem is. For example, a nose picker should be discouraged from the act. For deeper problems such as the platelet disorder, the individual will benefit from replacement therapy. Once an individual has nosebleed, he or she should seek immediate medical attention so as not to aggravate the condition.

HOW SAFE IS THE WATER YOU DRINK?

Tap water is rare in Nigeria, no thanks to empty promises made by the Minister for Water Resources about making potable water available by whichever magic year.

Again, simply look away whenever expensive vehicles bearing the logo of a so-called water corporation drives by, because it is obvious that the authorities do everything with taxpayers’ funds except fulfilling one of the reasons for which people pay tax — provision of potable water.

Jamb 2013/2014 Candidates Should Not Lose Hope Yet

From all indications, it is gathered that many Institutions in Nigeria today are yet to pronounce their various school/admission cut of mark over this same issue of " Mass Failure ".


The Federal Government before Jamb examination commenced, has said that more than 500,000 thousand Jamb candidates will succeed admission into universities and polytechnics 2013/2014.

And information we further gathered was that the amount of candidates to be admitted into universities and polytechnics are less compared to agreement of FG and Jamb over admission into universities and polytechnics 2013/2014.

Further more we myschool.com.ng, advice candidates that scored between 150 and above to keep updates here as schools release their current admission cut off mark 2013/2014 comes forth this June. We believe that Institutions such as Colleges of Education are expected to cut from 150. Only time will tell.

Lack of preparation causes a lot of mistakes.
please read and practices the Past Post Utme question papers properly to avoid being denied admission as the final test approaches fast.

WHOLESOME BONE

-DRINK MILK.It contains calcium, which is the cornerstone of strong bones.

 Eat yogurt and cheese. Not a milk drinker? A cup of yogurt has at least as much calcium as an eight-ounce cup of milk. And one ounce of Swiss cheese has nearly as much. Even if you’re lactose intolerant, yogurt and hard cheeses are low in lactose.

-EAT SARDINES. All those little fish bones have just what you need to build bone mass in your own body.

-Go green. Calcium is plentiful in many dark, leafy vegetables such as waterleaf,  lettuce, spinach, ewedu, etc.

-CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS. Experts say too much calcium supplements can lead to kidney stones and that you must consult your doctor before you start taking it.

-Salmon and other types of fatty fish offer an array of bone-boosting nutrients. They contain calcium as well as vitamin D, which assist in calcium absorption. They’re also high in omega-3 fatty acids.

-NUTS AND SEEDS can bolster bone health in several ways. Walnuts are packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Peanuts and almonds also contain potassium, which protects against the loss of calcium in urine. Nuts also contain protein and other nutrients that play a supportive role in building strong bones.

-WEIGHT BEARING EXERCISE. To get the most out of your bone-boosting diet, you’ll want to do regular weight-bearing exercise. This includes any activity that uses the weight of your body or outside weights to stress the bones and muscles. The result is that your body lays down more bone material, and your bones become denser. Brisk walking, dancing, and tennis have all been shown to benefit your bones.

Chelsea return, an easy decision – Mourinho

Jose Mourinho said it was an “easy decision” for him to return to Chelsea for a second spell in charge.
It was announced on Monday that the 50-year-old had signed a four-year deal to manage the club he had previously helped to two Premier League titles.
“It was an easy decision,” ex-Real Madrid boss Mourinho told Chelsea TV.
“I asked the boss ‘do you want me back?’, and the boss asked ‘do you want to come back?’ – after a couple of minutes the decision was made.”
He added, “I’m very happy. I had to prepare myself to not be too emotional on my arrival at the club, but obviously I’m very happy.”
The Portuguese manager, who also helped the Blues to two League Cup wins and one FA Cup triumph, takes over from interim boss Rafael Benitez following a three-year period in charge at Real Madrid.
He said that he would be looking to “improve the team” but not by spending millions in the transfer window.
“By that, I mean work with the team. My work has to improve the players and the team,” added Mourinho.
“If I don’t do that I won’t be happy with myself. If after that we can further improve the team by buying couple of players, then fantastic – but I have to improve the team with my work.”

Boost your mood

•Yogurt: This dairy pick is packed with more calcium than you’ll find in milk or regular yogurt, and it can make you happy, too. Proper calcium levels alert your body to release feel-good neurotransmitters.

•“Disturbances in calcium levels can produce anxiety, depression, irritability, impaired memory, and slow thinking,” says Dr. Ramsey inThe Happiness Diet. Plus, the probiotics help aid in digestion and can even ward off colds.

•If you find yourself nervous or agitated for an unexplained reason, try reaching for an organic Greek yogurt from cows raised on grass pastures. Pastured dairy is higher in healthy fats, and, like grass-fed lamb, often contains higher levels of CLA, the healthy fat that reduces the effects of stress on the brain.

Serena sets up rematch with Kuznetsova

They are both grand-slam winners, they are both ranked number one and they are both 30-something yet that is where the similarities ended as Serena Williams left Roberta Vinci red-faced at the French Open on Sunday.

As the reigning doubles champion at Roland Garros, Vinci arrived for the fourth-round showdown knowing that she had the game to hurt Williams on red dirt.

Yet it was the 30-year-old Italian who was left aching all over as she was given the runaround for 70 agony-filled minutes before Williams ended the ordeal with a 6-1 6-3 win.

Waiting for her in the last eight will be another player eager to derail Williams’s pursuit of a 16th grand-slam title, 2009 champion Svetlana Kuznetsova.