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It is fasting time in churches again. Despite its numerous spiritual benefits, not many people are used to it. Most times, the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. However, both – the spirit and the flesh – benefit from fasting. Over the years studies have continued to find many health benefits of fasting, making it a two-for-one exercise. The well-known spiritual benefits of fasting, which involve exchanging what we need to survive for what we need to live for God, include the following identified by religious experts: Soul cleansing: Fasting is a great time to remember the spiritual connection we have to our physical bodies. Without the toxins we put in our bodies, we not only give our bodies a break from the digestive process, but we also allow our spirits to be detoxed. Fasting is a faith-move, an expectation we have that God will fill us with His Holy Spirit, just as He promised. Fasting and meditation cleanse the soul and makes it new so we can receive the Holy Spir...

There are so many reasons why most recipes include the use of onions. One of which is because onions are a great way to build flavor in a dish. Onions get their distinctive flavor from sulfur, which they absorb from the soil they’re grown in. when cooked, the various sulfur compounds in onions, react with one another and produce new flavors ranging from nutty to sweet. However, there’s a downside to that entire delicious, flavor producing sulfur because it seems virtually impossible to chop some particular onion without crying. Why Onions Make You Cry According to the Institute of Food Science and Technology, Onions make us tear, because it contains certain chemicals. ‘’Onions contain naturally occurring amino acids called sulfoxides, and when you cut into them, their cell walls become damaged’. This causes the sulfoxides to be converted into a super-annoying and irritating gas. The gas wafts from the onion into your eyes, which start to sting and produce tears in an attempt t...

Fitness trainer Emily Skye has been keeping fans up to date on her pregnancy, and now she’s getting super honest about how much weight she’s gained. In a candid new Instagram post, Emily revealed that she’s gained 46 pounds so far (she’s due in a few weeks), which is a little bit more than she planned. “My pregnancy hasn’t really gone to plan as far as my fitness is concerned,” she captioned two selfies that showed off her baby bump. “I thought I’d be able to keep up with my exercise until the end of my pregnancy but that did NOT happen haha. Due to a long term back problem (I’ve spoken about before) & sciatica I haven’t been able to exercise for the past 2 months as I was just too uncomfortable & it was starting to make my back & sciatica worse. I made the choice to listen to my body & stop. It’s only short term inactivity & there’s always time to get my fitness back later.” Emily admitted that she’s “slightly envious” of women who can exercise up until they ...

You put a lot of energy into being healthy. It’s a top priority for you. But are you giving your hair this same attention? Regardless of its length and density, your hair might not be as healthy as it can be. Healthy strands stay thicker, fall out less, and can grow longer (if that’s your aim) than weak ones. This is more than a shampoo-rinse-repeat strategy: Healthy hair comes from the decisions you make at the dinner table, what you wear while you sweat, the amount of natural oils on your scalp, and the products you put (or don’t put) in your hair. Every day, your habits and choices are affecting the health of your hair, all the way down to the follicle. To ensure that you grow the strongest, healthiest hair possible, we asked New York City-based dermatologist Janet Prystowsky, M.D., for her expertise on the topic. These tips will help strengthen your hair and, in theory, preserve their place longer. You’ll find that the hair is more controllable while styling, each strand lo...

From Warren Buffet to Bill Gates and Aliko Dangote, the rich and successful have certain lifestyle habits unique to them that stands them apart from everyone else. There are a number of common denominators that rich and successful people the world over share that makes them stand out and of course, makes them stay rich. Here are some of their attributes you may want to adopt in your personal life to achieve success in your chosen field of endeavour. They Get Up Early The age long adage “early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy and wealthy” remains true. Successful men won’t stay back in bed snoozing their alarms. They get out of bed fresh from a good night’s sleep that began at a reasonable time, after spending ample time on their electronic devices before hitting the pillow. It is reported that Albert Einstein slept 10 hours every night and this points to the effect sleep has on creativity, memory, and alertness. Squeeze in seven to eight hours of ...

For a lot of men, watches are the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to male jewellery but all that seems to be changing with more and more accessories including rings and bracelets coming into the fray. More and and more men are letting go of the old masculine stereotypes and ate becoming more expressive with expressing their personal styles through the use of jewellery that is not limited to wristwatches. As such, ear studs, bracelets, and necklaces are beginning to enjoy a significant level of popularity among modern men. Here are a number of tips you can follow to wear jewellery as a man in a way that you’d feel comfortable and everyone around you will appreciate your new found style. Leather Never Fails Leather has been the go-to choice for the straps of watches for a long time but they have also become a trend in men’s jewellery when it comes to bracelets. Whether they are single-strapped or woven; thicker with casual wears or thinner for formal occasions,...

Baking time 45 minutes Recipe category Appetizer Recipe cuisine Foreign Cooking method Baking Nutrition 100g of chocolate cookies contains 210 calories and 9g of fat Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg 2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts 1 package of semisweet chocolate chips Recipe instructions 1. Heat the oven to 375ºF. 2. Mix the sugar, butter, vanilla and egg in large bowl. 3. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff). Also stir in nuts and chocolate chips. 3. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart into ungreased cookie sheet. 4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). 5. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack. Recipe Yield Everyone can enjoy chocolate cookies. However, diabetic patie...

Work can become boring at times but it is important that you do all you can to lift your spirits as your first hour in the office can go a long way in setting the tone of how the rest of your day at work looks like. If you’re hoping to have a good day at work, here are a number of things you should avoid between the hours of 8 and 10 am to have a fulfilling and interesting day. Getting Late To Work Don’t be tempted to follow the words of your boss when he says you can set your own schedule. No matter how late you stay after your colleagues have gone, there’s a chance that you’d be seen as the guy that arrives an hour late to work. Added to the fact that you will be perceived as less diligent and committed than the other workers, it’s best you do your best to arrive early. As such, the things that stop you from getting to work early, such as cooking, can best be done a night before. You should also consider investing money in an alarm clock that is so loud, that it will jolt...

 Big Brother 's Bex Shiner  was pictured taking trash out to the bins outside her home, and it all seemed to be going horribly wrong. The reality star, who appeared on the show in 2008, had thrown a red and white polka dot dressing gown on over a pair of knickers and a corset before heading outside.She then pulled her dressing gown to the side in order to reveal her 36FF breasts .

Obviously, monarchs in Nigeria cannot complain as they are among the group of few elite who enjoyed the luxuries of life here on earth as shown in the latest photo revealed by the Oba of Benin, Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II flaunting his multi-million naira Rolls-Royce car. The car which is worth millions of naira is owned by a few people in the country. It is mostly identified with top politicians and wealthy businessmen in the country. The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II is also another royal father who boasts of a multi-million naira Rolls Royce he acquired in 2016, reportedly worth about N132 million.

With Manchester City’s blistering form right now, it’s okay to say Pep Guardiola is finally feeling at home at the club. Guardiola has settled in at his home at the City Suites on Chapel Street where most of his players also stay. The Spanish manager stays at the Chapel Suites with his wife Cristina and three kids. David Silva and Gabriel Jesus have been pictured at the suites several times which suggests that they also live there.