There are many reasons why adults are underweight. Most adults are skinny genetically and they have higher metabolism rates compared to others. Busy lifestyles with stress, depression, smoking, poor appetite, convalescence, or strenuous physical activities are part of the reasons why most adults stay skinny. Amongst ladies especially, the image might be another possible cause […]
Cucumbers known scientifically as Cucumis sativus belongs to the same botanical family as melons (including watermelon and cantaloupe) and squashes (including summer squash, winter squash, zucchini and pumpkin). Commercial production of cucumbers is usually divided into two types. “Slicing cucumbers” are produced for fresh consumption. “Pickling cucumbers” are produced for eventual processing into pickles. Slicing […]
Wrongly misrepresented as a sign of good living in many countries, abdominal or visceral fat has been implicated in a variety of diseases and metabolic disturbances including increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. According to the Journal of Nutrition, a publication of the American Society of Nutrition abdominal adiposity and visceral adipose tissue, in […]
Ogi (or Akamu) is a fermented cereal pudding from Nigeria, typically made from maize, sorghum, or millet. Traditionally, the grains are soaked in water for up to three days, before wet milling and sieving to remove husks. The filtered cereal is then allowed to ferment for up to three days until sour. It is then […]
Coca-Cola, or Coke, is a carbonated soft drink manufactured by The Coca-Cola Company. Originally marketed as a temperance drink and intended as a patent medicine, it was invented in the late 19th century by John Stith Pemberton and was bought out by businessman Asa Griggs Candler, whose marketing tactics led Coca-Cola to its dominance of […]
In 1963, beauty by Mary Kay opened its first shop with one foundation, four skincare products, since then Mary Kay Inc. has empowered women while changing the world of business. However, the proliferation of fake cosmetics has prevented many women from reaping the benefits of an original Mary Kay product. “Counterfeit makeup often contains known […]
Saffron also known as kesar is a spice from the Crocus sativus flower, which is a cousin of the lily. The saffron derives from the stigma and styles called threads within the flower itself. Saffron is very expensive due to the difficulty of harvesting it. Farmers must harvest the delicate threads from each flower by […]
Colgate Toothpaste is manufactured by Colgate-Palmolive, an American company and are used principally for oral hygiene. Colgate oral hygiene products were first sold by the company in 1873, sixteen years after the death of the founder, William Colgate. The company originally sold soap. Colgate toothpaste was sold in glass jars since 1873. Tubes, as pioneered […]
In recent times, there has been an explosion of plant-based “seafood” items spilling onto store shelves, all passing themselves off as seafood, none of them required to include the words “imitation” or “artificial” on their labels. The products are the very definition of fake seafood. They’re artificial seafood. They’re imitation seafood. They clearly wish they […]
Bama mayonnaise brand is a unique mayonnaise with a rich heritage of a recipe developed in the United States over 80 years ago. Bama mayonnaise now comes in new packaging and with the quality stamp feature, customers are now able to identify and purchase original Bama products. The new design stays true to the corporate […]
