Water comes from different sources, they are:

1. Well water
2. Snow melt
3. Surface water: Lakes, Seas and Rivers
4. Ocean water
5. Rain water
6. Natural springs

The 22nd of March has been mapped out to celebrate the essence of this gift of nature, and as the saying goes, water as an essential commodity has its importance.

Importance of Water
1. Water is used for washing clothes.
2. Water is used for cooking.
3. Water is used for cleaning kitchen utensils such as plates, saucepans, crockery, cutlery and cooking pots.
4. Water is used for washing bodies.
5. Water is used for cleaning the house and communities.
6. Water is used in keeping plants alive in parks and gardens.
7. Water is used as part of recreation such as swimming pools.
8. Water plays a key role in the generation of electricity.
9. Water is a vital part of any healthy diet plan and drinking a generous amount of water daily is essential to the success of any weight loss program.
10. Water is necessary for building and construction.
11. Water is essential for the survive of any living thing.

How to Prevent Environmental Damage

1. Prevention of floods by cleaning all drainage systems and dispose of dirt properly.
2. Preventions of drought and water pollution by not encouraging degraded vegetation, soil, rivers, and lakes.
3. Latrine toilets should be quite a distance from where the kitchen is located.
4. Educate everyone on the danger of drinking bad water.
5. Encourage natural environments and reducing pollution.

The theme for World Water Day 2018 is “Nature for Water”. There is a need to encourage people to find the answer in nature, because nature-based solutions could be implemented to reduce floods, droughts, water pollution and to protect ecosystems.

Nature for Water enables water flow back into the ecosystem for recycling. This is the installation of a rain barrel in your environment for re-using excess drinking water which could also serve as a leftover to feed the plants.

Stopping the act of wastewater should be part of our day to day activities, so as to enable every individual to have a positive attitude towards creating a sustainable management for our fresh water resources.

Happy World Water Day!

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However there have been series of misconception about how this day is meant to be celebrated which have been highlighted below.
Below are some misconceptions about Valentine’s Day:

Hoping to Get Laid

Valentine’s day has been tagged as a day of free sexual escapade especially for the unmarried, so many ladies have been swayed away with the idea of sex being an evidence of love while in reality this is not totally true. Do not get me wrong, I do not mean ladies only have sex on Valentine’s day, but the naïve ones mostly falls for this ideology after been showered with gifts and sweet words. After the February 14th fever there are series of abortion while a lot of young ladies become single mother all because of the Valentine’s day fever.

Valentine’s Day Must be Celebrated with a Guy

Valentine’s day is a day to show love to everyone including yourself. Single ladies, you do not need a guy to make you feel good about yourself, give yourself a nice treat and shower yourself with gifts. Your life does not revolve around a guy. Start by loving yourself and I assure you won’t regret it.

Gifts to Loved Ones Must Only Be on Valentine’s Day

This is another fallacy. You shouldn’t wait for Valentine’s day before you show love to your loved ones, I mean “If you really love someone, then everyday must be your valentine day”. You do not have to wait for the valentine fever to set in before you show love.

It Must Be an Expensive Gift

You don’t have to break your purse or break into the bank before you show love to your loved one by buying the most expensive gifts. The thought you put into picking out the gift is what matter most and not how expensive the gift is, except your spouse is materialistic.

Valentine Day is all About the Girl

This is a selfish mentality on the part of the ladies in this part of the world. So many ladies believe they are entitled to all the gifts for Valentine’s Day. In fact, some ladies don’t give their spouse anything; showing up empty handed and expecting to receive the whole world from their boyfriends or husband.

Getting the Engagement Ring

I call this a lame misconception if your spouse is going to put a ring on the finger, valentine’s day should not be a prompter for him to pop the question. Valentine’s Day sure comes with a lot of craze and you wouldn’t want to be caught up in the rat race of Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s day comes with a whole lot of emotions both genuine and non-genuine, so I will advise you show love just because you have the capacity to show love. During this season show love to the needy and live the true legacy of St Valentine; if you honestly want to celebrate his legacy.

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Few Points to Note:

Intermittent Fasting: Intermittent Fast is an eating style on the Ketogenic Diet where you cycle between periods of eating and fasting this is by omitting your meal plan either your breakfast, lunch or dinner, but water can be taken during this period.

Bullet Proof Coffee: Bulletproof coffee it is a way of taking in fat via your tea most especially coffee tea by blending coffee, coconut oil, and any compliant butter /Mayonnaise. The fat intake serves as an energy source for the day.

Following the above meal plan will help you reach the state of ketosis fast and do not forget to include exercise, drinking of much water in your routine, healthy living is important on your weight loss journey.

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Cheating with Carbohydrate

Most people cheat during ketogenic diet with foods high in carbohydrate and this slows your progress or takes you out of the state of ketosis. Some people eat ketogenic compliant food from Monday – Friday and goes off diet plan from Saturday to Sunday and you expect to see results, this slows down the ketosis progress and it takes you out of ketosis .it is advisable to stick to 20g net carbs and below 35g total carbs per day.

High Protein Intake

The ketogenic diet is a programme which encourages high fat intake and not protein. Most people mix ketogenic diet and Atkins diet together because they are both Low carbohydrate diet plan. The Atkin diet plan encourages high protein but on the ketogenic diet, it is a different ball game your fat intake as to be 75%, protein 20% and Carbohydrate 5%. On this weight loss programme, it is ideal for you to eat between 0.6g and 0.8g protein.

Drinking more of beverages and Neglect of Water

Most people drink more of beverages like coffee, green tea on the ketogenic diet all in the bid of trying to take in fat through bulletproof coffee and thereby neglect intake of water. it is important to note the ketogenic diet requires plenty of water intake to replenish your system and to help you stay dehydrated. On the ketogenic diet, it is required you drink at least more than 8 glasses of water in a day.

Don’t worry about Fat

The primary source of energy on the ketogenic diet is fat, this had been said several times which implies you should not worry about eating too much of fat. Eating healthy fat at every meal of the day will help boost your energy.

The Act Snacking

You get to the state of ketosis very fast when you stop snacking unnecessarily, Unhealthy snacking will stall or slow down your weight loss progress. Do not snack on chin-chin, plantain chips, groundnut if you want to achieve your target size fast. It is safe to snack on a garden egg or white part of a boiled egg.

Not exercising

Most people think fast results are derived from the ketogenic diet without exercise, that is not true, no nutritionist would place you on a diet programme without recommending exercise for you. I advise you to understand your body mass which will help you know the type of exercise you would engage in. No matter how tired you are from the day’s work try to inculcate exercises in your daily routine this will help your body tone nicely and also prevent you from having a flappy skin as you lose all that weight. Examples of exercise you can engage in are Walking, jogging a short distance and crunches

It might not be easy as you start, but with determination and dedication, your desired results will be achieved.

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CLASS OF FOOD AND THEIR EXAMPLES

Dairy:

Dairy products eaten on a ketogenic diet are high in fats but it is easy to overeat them which is why knowing the number of carbs in your intake is important. Dairy products like cheese, yogurt, butter etc.

Protein:

Organic, pasture-raised and grass-fed meat is best to feed on while on the ketogenic diet; eating them moderately is allowed since they do not have sugar embedded in them. It is also important to note that too much protein on a low carb diet is not a good thing as it can stall your progress on the weight loss part. Examples of foods high in protein are Bacon, Pork Chops, Chicken, Ground beef, Liver, Almond butter etc. It is important to note that protein should be eaten in moderation.

Fats and Oils:

Fats are important to our bodies during a ketogenic diet but they can be dangerous if you do not feed on healthy types of fats. Examples of fats and oils to be are Butter, Coconut oil, Lard, Olive oil, Macadamia nut oils, Tallow (i.e. Animal fats), Palm oil etc.

Vegetables and Fruits:

Vegetables are also an important part of the ketogenic diet. Some vegetables and fruits are high in carbohydrate so it is better to cut them off your meal especially as a beginner on the ketogenic diet. Examples of vegetables which are advised to be eaten on this diet are Spinach, Kale, Cabbage, Okro, Cauliflower, Berries, Lemon, Lime, etc.

Vegetables grown underground are to be eaten in moderation; you should be careful about the quantity of carbs in them (such as Onions). For beginners, it is advisable you eat spring onions instead of normal onions you see around.

Water and Beverages:

No human can exist on earth for a long period of time without drinking water. While on a ketogenic diet one can become so dehydrated most especially for beginners which is why it is recommended to drink at least 8 glasses of water in a day. Alcohol and Soda drinks are to be avoided on this diet because they are high in carbohydrate. Examples of Beverages allowed on this diet are Coffee, Tea, Coconut /Almond Milk, and Broth, etc.

Follow the above nutritional table and it will be easy for you to calculate your 1500 calories intake per day for your ketogenic diet.

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Below are the 7 benefits of this diet.

High Blood Sugar Level

Meals consumed during a ketogenic diet naturally helps lower blood sugar level. Research has proven that ketogenic diet is a more effective way to prevent or manage diabetes compared to a low-calorie diet plan. Remember in my last article, it was established that the food ratio for ketogenic diet is 75% of fat, 20% of protein and 5% of carbohydrate. Sugar which happens to be the end product of carbohydrate is a major root cause of Diabetes; which is why ketogenic diet known as low-carb diet is the best for high blood sugar level.

Weight Loss

Ketogenic diet uses the body fat as an energy source and this helps with weight loss. While on the ketogenic diet the insulin, level go down turning your body into a fat burning machine. Based on personal experience and research the ketogenic diet is more effective compared to low-fat and high-carb diets.

Intellectual Focus

Ketones have been said to be a great source of fuel for the brain. This is because of the increased intake of fatty acids which has great benefits to our brain function. When you are on a low-carb diet, it helps avoid big spikes in blood sugar level which can result in improving focus and concentration. The ketogenic diet also helps increase energy level by giving your body a better and more reliable energy source.

Reduced Hunger Pangs

Fats are naturally more satisfying and they end up leaving the body in a full state for a longer period. The portion control included in the ketogenic diet plan helps the stomach reduces hunger pangs.

Managed Epilepsy

Research shows that keto helps in controlling seizures in some people with epilepsy. This diet is usually recommended by doctors for children whose seizures have not responded to a different type of medication. It is also used to prevent and reduce seizures in children living with epilepsy.

Blood Pressure and Reduced Cholesterol

A popular misconception about keto diet says that this lifestyle is prone to raise the cholesterol level in the body causing high blood pressure because of the high fat intake which fears the LDL. But on the ketogenic diet, you are encouraged to feed healthy fats like coconut oil, palm oil, lard, eggs, cream, red meat, grass-fed animal products and dairy fats like butter and yogurt to mention a few. The LDL cause high cholesterol and high blood pressure while ketogenic diet increase HDL.

The Easy Flow of Menstrual Cycle

Personally, prior to this time my menstrual cycle comes with lots of pain and the colour was different from the usual, but after I started the ketogenic diet I no longer feel menstrual cramps and the colour, now pure red. I am happy to be on this journey because I feel healthy.

Aside from the benefits listed above, I have also been told of personal stories how ketogenic diet tackles Fibroid, barrenness, Polycystic Ovarian syndrome, infertility problem, and hormonal imbalance. Also, it starves cancer cells of their food which is glucose.

You should give this diet a try, if you are looking to stay healthy and free from any medical condition.

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This common saying “you can’t eat your cake and have it”  implies you can not have the best of both worlds- sacrifices must be made to achieve set goals. This invariably mean that you discipline yourself and abide by set rules in order to see that desired change in your body size and health.

In discussing this new path towards healthy living, I will give a brief introduction into all about Ketogenic and how it works.

What is Ketogenic:

Ketogenic is a low carb diet which is structured to put your body in a state of ketosis, Ketogenic uses fat as its primary body source of fuel (Energy), this occurs because glucose a product of carbohydrate which gives you energy is cut from your meal plan and replaced with fat.

How does Keto work:

For you to achieve your set goals in Ketogenic you must follow this strict ratio of your diet, the Ketogenic diet is 75% of fat, 20% of protein and 5% of carbohydrate.

A look at the pie chart above shows you what your plate of food should look like when you are about to have your meal for the day.

Fat eaten is circulated as triglycerides in the blood stream and stored as adipose tissue i.e. body fat which is used as energy to keep your body going. Remember low carbohydrate diet is equal to low energy hence I would advise you eat more fat for you to have energy while going about your day to day activities.

I have read comments on ketogenic having the risk of high cholesterol which will result into low-density lipoproteins:  this is caused by eating of fatty foods that are high in sugar (bad fat)  but with research, I have been made to understand that high-fat diet requires eating of healthy fat, vegetables, fruits, fish etc. Eating of fatty foods which are high in sugar causes ketoacidosis.

Let’s try practice the above this week as we look at benefits of Ketogenic diet subsequently.

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Visible pant line popularly called VPL can ruin a beautiful day but they can be avoided by wearing the right and perfect set of underpants.

I will never forget the most embarrassing day of my life, I was all dressed up for a red-carpet event in my beautiful black bodycon dress by Dolce & Gabbana. Immediately I stepped down from my car I saw Wale my endless crush and I noticed his eyes were fixed on me. As I walked slowly down the red carpet I met with my friends and we decided to take selfies yet his eyes were still on me.

He walked slowly towards me, still staring at me I thought to myself he has finally found the guts to ask me out, but to my greatest surprise the words that came out of his mouth stroke me I felt like going into the ground.

“Did he just tell me my panty lines are showing through my dress?” 

Now, to avoid embarrassing situations like this, Below are tips on how to prevent VPL from ruining your day.

Consider Wearing the Right Panties

Wearing the right and perfect size of panties can help save you from the embarrassment of visible pant line. While shopping for your panties make sure they are not too tight to avoid your pants digging into your skin which will make you feel uncomfortable at the same time also make sure they are not too loose hence it folds up causing wrinkles and bumps on your clothing’s.

Wearing of Thongs/G-Strings

Thongs are the perfect choice of panties when dealing with visible pant lines while they may not be so comfortable to wear they are a good option to go for most especially when wearing spandex and lycra fabrics. G-strings have fewer fabrics than thongs so you might want to consider having G-strings as a must have panties.

Consider Boy Shorts/ Wearing of Seamless Pants

Boy shorts are set of panties which give full coverage whenever they are worn. This is because they do not cut across your butt and wearing of boy shorts gives a seamless look. Most seamless panties come in elastic and spandex, while shopping make sure you buy a boy shorts that fit your butt comfortably to avoid making it obvious from the outer part of your clothes.

Be Brave

Being brave means not wearing underwear or panties, this is the only way to be assured that no visible pant line or what so ever will spoil your perfect day. It is good when wearing a pair of trousers but when on skirts and dresses make sure you wear undergarments and if you are not comfortable doing this you can order a disposable cotton patch. While going bravely make sure you wash your a pair of trousers to avoid bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections.

Try Under Garments

Wearing of under garments is another means of tackling Visible pant line. Under garments comes in different variants like Shapewears, tights, a slip (under skirt). These under garments give you a smooth look and help cover all wrinkles that seem to appear on your clothing’s. Most undergarments are of lycra fabrics which help shape your butt and prevents outfits from bunching.

Avoid Skin Clinging Clothes

Clinging clothes are extremely tight clothing’s, which will always hug your body and reveal your pant lines, when wearing a clinging garment, I will advise you bear it all (Go commando) and not wear any panties better still you wear an under garments to make your butt a little firm to avoid butt movement.

Wear Thicker Fabrics /Avoid Steer Clear Clothing

The type of fabrics you wear goes a long way in determining if you would have to tackle visible pant line all day long, try avoid steer clear clothing’s and embrace thicker fabrics. Wearing of thick fabrics you wouldn’t have to worry about visible pant lines all day long. Examples of thick fabrics are tweed over fabrics like jersey, silk, and denim, it is important to note that not all denim is equal make sure you go for the thicker once.

Finally, Print materials are good at disguising visible pant lines because of the fabric which is busy in nature which will cover any wrinkle or lines.

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Many years ago it was almost impossible for inter tribal marriages to take place, the tug of war that parents engage in before consenting to either of their children getting married to someone from a different tribe was disturbing.

I know a couple who dated for 8 years with the intention of getting married but this wish never saw day light because of their ethic differences. It hurts so bad that it took them a while before they could let go of each other.

However some people have been lucky enough to be able cross the huddles of inter-ethnic differences before marriage but have no idea of what awaits them in marriage. Issues rise from not speaking same language, different choice of favourite meals, children upbringing, situational perception etc. This is statements like “this is how it is done in my place” comes up.

Getting married to your spouse means you are starting a new life and a new family, so be free to imbibe new things and accommodate new ideas. If you are about to walk this path , here are some tips to help you journey through.

Be On Your “A” Game

Have you ever heard the saying ‘First impression lasts long”? It is important you put on your “A” game when meeting your intending in-laws, being your best is necessary. Do not get me wrong, I am not asking you to go break your purse in a bit to try look good/create an impression.

You are required to be of best behavior, neatly dressed and above all be yourself. You would not want your first meeting with them to leave a bad impression of who you are. This is the time to show them you are ready to be a part of their family and culture.

Avoid Being Stereotyped

I advise you neglect stereotyped thoughts, either Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa etc, every culture has its uniqueness. Be open- minded to learn new things : a new thought, perception, idea or even lifestyle.

For example the method the Igbo’s cook their fufu (starch) is not applicable to the Yoruba’s.  This will save you from the stress of having things done your own way and facing the rejection of your In-laws later. Remember there is beauty in learning new things.

Highlight Your Cultural Values To Your Spouse

As a Yoruba lady, kneeling while greeting elders is part of our culture. In other tribes however their simple courtesy is to bow for elders.

Before introducing your spouse to your parents highlight your cultural values most especially the ones your family hold in high esteem so as to enable him or her find feel a little more welcoming in your family.

Bridge The Language Barrier

It is so annoying when seated in the midst of nonspeaking language people and you do not understand what they are talking about. So as not to let your spouse be left out of any discussion, explaining to her or replying back in English would save him/her a lot of stress and prevent confusion/misunderstanding.

Patience is a Virtue

In this part of the world, when you get married, you are getting married to your spouse’s family. There are times the family will get on your nerves, but patience is required so as not to cause a rift between your spouse and his/her family members. Do not unleash your frustrations on your spouse when there is a misunderstanding.

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Susan almost lost her mind when she answered the door bell to her apartment, seeing her mother-in-law at the door post with her luggage. Mama, this time around, came with Nkiru a far distance relative. Mama just left Susan’s home 2 weeks ago after staying for a month. Susan in her shocked state flashed a smile welcoming her mother-in-law and Nkiru with a warm reception.

“Obi, did mama tell you she will be coming to Lagos” Susan asked her husband over the phone. Apparently mama decided to stop by without prior notice again, her last stay was a living hell for Susan, Mama complains about everything “Too much salt in the food, too much Maggi, too much pepper, why are you wasting my son’s money buying gas can’t you cook with fire wood” who does that in the city, cook with fire wood!

Susan had made up her mind to opt out of her 18 months marriage, if her husband continues to keep mute concerning his mother`s monstrous attitude.

So many marriages have ended within a short period of exchanging marital vows due to the mother-in-laws inability to limit their interference in the children’s marriage. This has made their daughter in-laws see them as a “monster-in-law” instead of a mother-in law.

Below are steps on how to deal with a “monster- in -law” in the name of a mother-in-law.

Tell Your Spouse to Set Boundaries

Setting boundaries in relationships are very important. Both parents should have their bounds and not wholly interfere in the affairs of their married children except it is highly essential/ their attention is needed.

Sometimes an unscheduled visits by parents/relatives of either spouses may be allowed. However, it is important to set the boundaries to prevent this from being an everyday occurrence.

Good Cop and Bad Cop

The perception you create about your spouse determines how your family/relatives will perceive him/her. Never talk down about your spouse whether to your mother or siblings. It indirectly creates an impression and affects the relationship between them. Irrespective of the character, attitude, issues and differences you may be going through, portray your spouse in a good way, it ensure they get along very well. However, there are cases where the family intervention will be needed, you would need to apply discretion and deal with this in a matured way. 

Appreciate Their Advice Whether You Heed To It or Not

When your mother-in-law offers unsolicited advice either you are interested or not, Ensure you listen attentively, acknowledge that she’s your mother-in-law and thus she is well experienced. Do not in anyway show that you are the tiniest bit disinterested in whatever she says. After the conversation, thank her, let her know that you would make sure to apply the pieces of advice. As a matured married lady who wants to sustain her home, you should be able to sieve through messages, select those which is best applicable and will work for your home then discard the rest. If you go the route of challenging your mother-in-law and showing that you care less about what she says you would be on a journey of creating a rift between you both.

Avoid Escalating Conflict

Visualize scenarios which gets you irritated when your in laws are around come up with a solution before having physical contact with them. In all you do, try avoid those scenarios so as to prevent conflict. Whenever conflicts arise try talk it out with your mother-in-law and respond honestly. Avoid being rude, be firm and polite.

Get Friendly

This comes up when you are left alone with your in law in the house, once you feel the atmosphere is becoming awkward try come up with chit chats, gists and warm up to your in-laws, this will make her know you both can have a cordial relationship.

Recognize Progress When You See It

No one is perfect, always remember your mother-in-law is a human with faults. It is at times difficult for a parent to bond with her new son-or daughter-in-law. They sometime see as if they are being replaced. As soon as you notice progress in your relationship with your mother –in-law make sure you embrace it.

Try Understand Common Problems Between You And Your Mother-In-Law

Are you tired of having a strained relationship with your mother-in-law? It is safe to notice the common problems , scenarios and situations that cause conflicts between you both, try to avoid them and create an atmosphere conducive to enable that you get along.

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