Ingredients for guilt free roast potatoes from BBC FOOD for the Christmas holiday.

Ingredients

I love snails they are great they contain no fat at all

Saw this picture of cooked snails on face book

They are also rich in Iron, Vitamin B12, Magnesium, Selenium, Omega-3 and protein.

Coconut layered pound for the holidays just remember each slice contains 715 calories.

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (16 ounces) frozen pound cake, thawed
• 2-2/3 cups flaked coconut
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
• 1 cup chocolate fudge frosting

Directions

1. Cut cake horizontally into four layers. In a small bowl, combine the coconut, milk and almonds. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the coconut mixture, one cake layer and 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Yield: 8 servings.

Originally published as Coconut-Layered Pound Cake in Simple & Delicious May/June 2009, p30

Nutritional Facts

1 slice equals 715 calories, 35 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 426 mg sodium, 93 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Recipes from taste of home

Deal with insomnia here are some natural healthy remedies, the ones I really like.

Smell your way to sleep

• Lavender has a reputation as a mild tranquilizer. Simply dab a bit of the oil onto your temples and forehead before you hit the pillow. The aroma should help send you off to sleep.

• Put a drop of jasmine essential oil on each wrist just before you go to bed. In studies conducted at Wheeling Jesuit University in West Virginia, researchers discovered that people who spent the night in jasmine-scented rooms slept more peacefully than people who stayed in unscented—or even lavender-scented—rooms.

• Try a soothing aromatic bath before bedtime. Add 5 drops lavender oil and 3 drops ylang-ylang oil to warm bathwater and enjoy a nice.

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*Individual results may apply*

A drink to add to your list this Christmas

Arizona although in a can is said to be totally fat free, 27 grams of carbs, 26 grams of sugar. It also states it is okay if you are on a 2000 calorie diet. You can purchase it at you local supermarket in Nigeria.

Guess what guys! coke does not contain sugar.

I am really tired of all this coke sugar campaign out there. Regular can coke contains about 137 to 150 calories less calories than snapple which contains 237 calories.

Five Tips to ensure we don't gain a lot of weight this holiday season!

Count your calories:

"China to Clone 1 Million Cows a Year to Meet Country’s Rising Demand for Beef" I seriously hope they do not intend to export this meat.

I personally believe it is bad enough that a lot of diseases has been linked to naturally produced meat, can this be any better for our health?

Found this article online about the health defects we need to more certain about these thing not every cutting edge science project should be implemented. We must understand that most of these meats are produced for  profits.

Does Saturated Fat Cause Heart Disease?

Let's see, according to this excerpt article from authority nutrition it has no direct link.

"The supposedly harmful effects of saturated fat are the cornerstone of modern dietary guidelines.

Because of that, this topic has received enormous amounts of funding.

However… despite decades of research and billions of dollars spent, scientists still haven’t been able to demonstrate a clear link.

What happens to our bodies when we do not exercise?

Our bodies were made to be active, compared to our fore father we are a lot weaker not just because of our diet but because of our sedentary lifestyle. I personally try to exercise 4 to 5 times a week because the benefits of exercise far exceeds keeping fit and weight loss, although, it is an intricate part of achieving weight loss goals.

"Will your Breasts sag if you don't wear a Bra?" Watch this video by the Doctors.

Middle-aged mothers are Britain's worst 'hidden drinkers', experts warn

According to The Telegraph.

Women in this age group seem to be drinking more alcohol, more regularly - whether at home alone or out socialising.

According to Wikipedia this is how toxic cassava can be to our body.

Cassava is very rich in starch and carbohydrates has no protein and other minerals. It is originally from tropically America and was introduced in 1558 to Africa. 

'Cassava is the third largest source of food carbohydrates in the tropics, after rice and maize.^[3][4] Cassava is a major staple food in the developing world, providing a basic diet for over half a billion people.^[5] It is one of the most drought-tolerant crops, capable of growing on marginal soils. Nigeria is the world's largest producer of cassava, while Thailand is the largest exporter of dried cassava.

This video is encouraging because it shows that it is never too late to get healthy.

*There is no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.* 

I love this video. What to do with your thanksgiving leftovers.

What happens when energy drinks are combined with alcohol?

This is an article from studies of brown university.

Energy drinks are also used as mixers with alcohol. This combination carries a number of potential dangers:

• Since energy drinks are stimulants and alcohol is a depressant, the combination of effects may be dangerous. The stimulant effects can mask how intoxicated you are and prevent you from realizing how much alcohol you have consumed. Fatigue is one of the ways the body normally tells someone that they've had enough to drink.

According to Brown University it appears safer to drink coke or any other soda than energy drinks.

Energy drinks are beverages like Red Bull, Rock Star and Monster, which contain large doses of caffeine and other legal stimulants like guarana and ginseng. The amount of caffeine in an energy drink can range from 75 milligrams to over 200 milligrams per serving. This compares to 34 milligrams in Coke and 55 milligrams in Mountain Dew.

Why we need sleep.

The body uses sleep to recharge and repair itself, while we sleep the body eliminates waste products, circulates hormones and nutrients and produces infection fighting bacteria the body requires to recover from injuries and illnesses.

A Harvard study shows that blue light has a resetting effect on the circadian rhythm. Some studies have also shown that napping for a minimum of 20 mins in the afternoon helps to improve productivity.

Source; The Hallelujah Diet

My cocktail a blend of Carrot, Apples, Ginger and Spinach.

Here are some tips from Harvard Medical School on how to eat healthy away from home if you have diabetes.

How to eat healthy away from home if you have diabetes

For people with diabetes, eating out whether at a restaurant, a social function, or a friend's home — can be a challenge. Portions can be hefty and packed with calories and saturated fat. When you eat out, it may help to follow these simple guidelines:

Dealing with tooth decay and bad breath try oil of oregano as an alternative solution.

I tried this it really works if you use pure oil of oregano apply 4 drops diluted with 3 drops of pure coconut oil directly on the troubled tooth and keep your mouth closed for a minimum of ten minutes, use 2 or 3 times a day. I used a cotton wool to ensure it doesn't mix with the saliva very quickly. Oil of oregano is nature's antibiotic it is also antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal and it kills pathological germs.

Watch this video I found on youtube that further explains the uses of oil of oregano in the simplest form.

*There's no guarantee of specific results and results may vary.*

Saw this on youtube thought to share loose 10kg in 10 days. I will try this plan because it has a lot of green tea in the diet.

I personally don't believe in quick fixes but people have needs.You might want to fit into that dress or look smart as guy so they come in handy in times like these. If you need a quick fix and will maintain the weight loss you can give this a shot. I will tell you if it worked at  the end of ten 10 days although I read some positive results in the comment section.

*There's no guarantee of specific results and results may vary for individuals.*

Smoking marijuana increases the lungs capacity and does not affect lung function. Does it really do more good than harm?.

Marijuana may have its disadvantages which is majorly addiction according to some publications which state that medical researchers have found it to be helpful in treating lots of diseases and it is organically grown. Publications such as business insider, idigitaltimes and even Time have published these researches.

According to Idigitaltimes, here are 20 health benefits of smoking a joint / medical marijuana.

Spelt has a lot of great health benefits

High/Excessive consumption of animal protein can increase the risk of high cholesterol levels, gout, kidney disease and in the long term weight gain.

It is estimated that  women should consume 46 grams of protein per day and men 56 grams of protein per day. So if you are on  a protein spree check yourself because what the body doesn't need it stores up as fat.

Read more here. Sfgate