My Wish for You

Yes am speaking to you. My wish for you is that God should give you the courage to know yourself and love to complete your heart. Keep laughing and smiling despite the hardship and economy recession we are currently facing as a nation. Remember everything is temporary and Nothing last forever. 

Miracles of foot Massage

The importance of foot massage cannot be overemphasized. Apart from feeling nice when it is administered, it is also beneficial to our health. One should aim to massage or have their feet massaged every night before going to bed as this does wonders to our sleeping habits.

The question here is how does foot massage help you sleep? The fact is, a foot massage before bed can help you relax and let go of the stress that you have accumulated during the day. This is a very important part of deep, restful sleep. In addition, massaging your feet every day can help you let go of anxiety that you didn’t even know you had.

The following are the benefits of a good foot massage:

1. it improve your immune system. As your feet get rubbed, the physical stimulation also awakens the immunity reflexes in your feet.

2. It helps to protect your body from stress and free radicals.

3. It helps to boosts your energy levels. This technique can get rid of blocks in the body that keep energy from flowing freely. When you wake up the morning after a foot massage, you should feel relaxed and ready to go. 

4. Another benefit of foot massage is improved circulation. By improving the circulation of oxygen and blood in your body, you can release toxins from the body that may be keeping you sick, tired, and weak.

So people, start that foot massage this night and rid yourself of stress. 

source:http://womensbest.net/

Monday Inspiration

Welcome to a new week of God's Favour. This week, use and learn to manage your time wisely. Until you can manage time, we can manage nothing else. Keep trying and don't forget you only fail when you stop trying.

Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limit. Remember to stay focused, go after your dreams and keep moving toward your goals. Have a prosperous week.

BMI

BMI (body mass index) gives you an idea of whether you’re underweight, a healthy weight, overweight, or obese for your height. According to Wikipedia,  BMI is defined as the body mass divided by the square of the body height, and is universally expressed in units of kg/m2, resulting from mass in kilograms and height in metres.

The question now is when was the last time you checked your BMI to know how healthy you were? Use the link below to calculate and know your BMI
http://www.smartbmicalculator.com/

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Helping small businesses get more customers

How do your customers find out about your business? How do you get more customers? What approach or method is the most suitable and how do you implement them?

By far the most common way customers learn about a business is from word of mouth. That's right, word of mouth from existing customers. It is the number one method of attracting new customers. It is all about connecting with a select number of customers, enlisting their trust and loyalty, and having that positive impression spill over among their circle of friends and colleagues.

However, there are steps one should take to increase and leverage word of mouth?  Here are items for your To-Do list to increase word of mouth:

Check your business in Google at least once a month.
Remember that word of mouth spreads online as well as offline today. Endeavour to check your business at least once or twice a month. Don't forget your customers are online as well.  

 2. Conduct a regular customer survey to learn what your customers REALLY think.

Conducting customer survey helps you understand and interprete what the customer thinks about your business. People often use The Net Promoter scoring system which would ask the customer on a scale of one to ten, “How likely is it that you’d recommend us to your friends and colleagues?”  The ones who are very positive are called Promoters. The ones who are negative are called Detractors.  Net them out, and you have a Net Promoter score. 

Remember: while word of mouth is something your customers share, it’s not out of your hands.  What you do and don’t do, has a huge impact on word of mouth.

Black Friday Sales still on.

The Black Friday sales is still on. Endeavour to revamp your kitchen with assorted ingredients such as that well dried Smoked Fish, Dry and perfectly clean Crayfish and our nutritious Soup Thickener. Visit us at suite 1 LSDPC housing estate illupeju, Lagos or call 08099442820 to order. Ready to use at each meal. 

Healthy Benefits of Crying

How long has it been since you've had a good cry? We enter the world crying, but for some reason, as we get older, the act of shedding tears is seen as a sign of weakness in both men and especially women. But the involuntary act of crying is actually good for the mind, body, and soul in many ways. Health benefits of crying includes the following:

-You release toxins
Crying is your body’s response to too much stress. When you cry, you rid your body of cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone associated with stress that can potentially cause damage to your health if if your levels become unbalanced.

-You kill bacteria
Tears helps to wash away the bacteria from your eyes and other toxins lurking on the body surface.

-You improve your vision.
Crying helps to revatilize your eyes' overall performance.

-Improves your mood
Crying relieves stress by realising certain hormones to the body. Thus, having a tremendous effect on your overall mood.


-You face your emotions
The people who say they don’t cry are most likely hiding from the fact that they have something to cry about. Everyone always has something to cry about, and there’s no shame in that. Facing an emotional crisis is hard enough to deal with in itself; holding back tears for the sake of saving face during an emotional time takes even more effort, and will only serve to increase stress.

Don’t bottle up your tears; if you do you’ll be doing more harm than good. So people,  Cry me a River.

Hand washing

The usefulness and effectiveness of hand washing cannot be overemphasized. Hand washing helps in prevention of infection/bacteria and spread of illness etc. The question here is how often do we need to wash our hands? The answer is frequently as this act can help limit the transfer of bacteria, viruses and other microbes.

When we touch people, surfaces and objects throughout the day, we accumulate a large amount of germs on our hands and in turn, we  infect ourselves with these germs by touching our eyes, nose or mouth. Although it's impossible to keep your hands germ-free at all times, that's why we needs to cultivate the habit of washing our hands frequently. 

Always wash your hands before you do the following:

-Prepare food or eat
-Treat wounds. 
-Give medicine, or care for a sick or injured  person. 

Always wash your hands after:

-Preparing food, especially raw meat or poultry
-Using the toilet or changing a diaper
-Touching/Disposing of garbage.
Blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing into your hands
-Treating wounds or caring for a sick or injured Person. 
-Shaking hands with others
- Always wash your hands whenever they look dirty.

Remember clealiness is next to godliness.

Black Friday is around the Corner.

So so excited.... Black Friday is around the corner. Lots of goodies for you. Don't miss this amazing sales. Visit us at Suite 1 LSDPC housing estate, industrial avenue, Ilupeju Lagos or call 08099442820 to order for those not residing in Lagos. 

Steps on how to manage your food craving

By now you guys must be aware that i am an advocate when it comes to food. Not just any food, but good food. The question here is, what constitutes good food? How does one define good food? My own definition of good food is any food with the right amount of nutrients. 

Food craving on the otherhand according to Wikipedia is an intense desire to consume a specific food, and is different from normal hunger. Drewnowski, a well-known researcher on taste and preferences stated that food cravings arise to satisfy emotional needs, such as calming stress and anxiety. Cravings are far more likely to be a message from your brain about how you're feeling, than your stomach saying its hungry or that you have a specific nutrient need.

The following steps you can take to manage your cravings:

- Don’t allow yourself to establish a habit – a  cake at 4pm each day is not ideal. Instead eat  a piece of whole fruit and a handful of nuts. 

- Use distraction and do something else that you enjoy – phone a friend or listen to music. 

-Learn to manage your stress – what works for you is not necessarily going to be the same for your partner, but find that special thing that helps lighten the load. 

-When you’re premenstrual, manage your blood sugar levels by eating little and often and don’t forget to include protein in your meals and snacks. 

Eat healthy and remember what you eat in private, you wear in Public.

Quotes to live By.

I am speaking to you, yes you!!! Always show your smile and stay positive. Be the reason behind someone's smile today. Remember to always do your best, forget the rest and never forget you are not too old to set another goal or dream a new dream. 

All in all, do what you love, having it at the back of your mind that the distance between your dreams and reality is called action. I always repeat to myself every morning, YES I CAN!!!. Do same. Its a new week, set your intentions for this week because people who plan, achieve. 

Have a lucrative week ahead.

The Calabar Food Culture

I often wonder which tribe has the best local foods in Nigeria and would give a standing ovation to the Calabar tribe. Alot of local dishes ranging from Edikang-ikong Soup, Editan Soup, Afia Efere Soup, Afang Soup and the almighty Ekpang Nkukwo Dish. Today's focus would be the Edikang-ikong Soup. 

Edikang-Ikong Soup

Edikang Ikong is considered the most popular cosmopolitan dish. It is prepared with vegetable pumpkin leaves (ikong ubong/ugwu), water leaf (mong mong Ikong), fish, meat, periwinkle (mfi ikpok), palm oil, cray fish and other ingredients.

Recipe

1 Assorted meat (beef, oxtail, tripe, ponmo, bokoto and bush meat)
2 Snails (washed with lemon and limes)
3 450g/1lb stockfish (pre-soaked)
4 450g/1lb dry fish (thoroughly washed)
5 450g/1lb periwinkles
6 225g/8oz whole dry prawns 
7 225g/8oz ground crayfish
8 1.35kg/3lb fresh Ikong ubong (pumpkin leaves; washed & shredded)
9 1kg/21b fresh waterleaf (washed and shredded)
10 200ml palm oil
11 600ml/1pt salt to taste

How to Prepare

Start by washing the meat thoroughly and placing it in a large pot. Add some sliced onions, Pepper and some meat stock. Cook for 30 minutes. Also wash the snail, Smoked dry fish and the periwinkles and process to add them to the pot of meat and cook for another 10 minutes. Finally add the shredded Ikong Ubong (pumpkin leaves) and waterleaf, mix in properly. Allow to simmer for 15 minutes and then add the crayfish and palm oil. Give it a good stir and gentle simmer for another 10 minutes until well blended and the aroma fills the kitchen. Remove from heat and serve hot with full, garri or pounded yam.

Try it out and thank me later.

Healthy Foods that can make you Fat

There are some healthy foods, though packed with the essential nutrients but still have a lot of calories that can make you fat, if you aren’t careful about taking them. The advise here is not to stop eating them but to be conscious about how you are taking them and in how much quantity. Have a look at the two examples below:

1. Avocado

Avocado is a super food with a lot of fiber. Its benefits includes having properties to lower bad cholesterol levels in the body, reduces the risk of diabetes, cancer symptoms and improves healthy skin. However, the calorie content is high in avocados and they can make you fat and help in weight gain.

2. Chocolate

Chocolate is rich in sugar and saturated fats. It cannot be argued that dark chocolate is good for the heart but still needs to be taken in moderation because the higher amount of dark cholate contains more calories and it can make you gain weight.

Remember, moderation is key.

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US Election 2016

America is in labour right now and in a few hours, we will know if it is a "boy" or a "girl". 
Keeping my fingers crossed. 

My go-to Meal when am Feeling Lazy

Yes, every once in a while, I might feel too lazy to cook maybe due to exhaustion or just plain lazy. My go-to meal is fried plantain popularly know as Dodo. I start first with washing, peeling and slicing them into small pieces which are placed in a bowl.

I sprinkle salt on the plantain and then toss it to ensure that the salt is evenly distributed  and add some drops of water to help get the salt on each plantain. I pour a generous quantity of vegetable oil into a frying pan and allow to heat. Then proceed to place the plantains in the pan and fry until they are brown in color. And yes my Dodo is ready for consumption.

What is your go-to meal when you feel all tired and worn out??? Have a lucrative day. 

Fitness Tips for Busy People

Often a times, a lot of People want to be healthy, but their busy schedule prevents them from investing time into their workouts or healthy lifestyle routines. Below are a list of tricks to a healthier life with little or less effort. 

-  Drinking Water: Drinking at least 2 cups of water 30 minutes before each meal goes a long way in your diet. In addition, it keeps the body hydrated, aids in digestion and fight off headaches, 

- Taking the Stairs: Take the stairs both up and down any time you need to enter or exit the building, as this helps to keep your stay fit. 

- Make Your Commute a Workout :  At least a few times a week, forget about taking the bus or driving to the store or gym, but instead make the same journey by either walking or jogging.

Always remember that it takes time, dedication and patience to improve your fitness level.

Cocoyam Flour

Cocoyam flour contains starch, which makes them an excellent source of carbohydrate. It possesses high nutritional values when compared with others like cassava and yam. It is usually used as thickener in most soups such as Bitterleaf Soup and Ora Soup. Its health benefits includes:

1 Its richness in vitamin B6 and magnesium which makes it good for controlling high blood pressure and the heart.

2  It is also rich in dietary fibre too, and good for proper glucose metabolism.

3  It contains higher protein content.

4  The starch is easily digestible and grains are fine and small and often used for baby food.

5  It also contains thiamine, calcium, niacin, manganese, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium.

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Food

Food as we all know is vital to the very  existence of mankind. Its importance cannot be overemphasized as it provides nutritional support for the body. Such nutrients include carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. However, there are some foods that would help you stay fit, provide energy and stimulate growth. Some examples of such foods include: 


Green Apple:
Green apples are very low in calorie and high in good nutrients that help you shed pounds. 


Avocados:
Avocados are rich with many vitamins and minerals and make you feel fuller for a longer period of time. 


Eggs:
Eggs are high protein foods with a good amount of other essential nutrients that help you stay fit. 

Grapefruit:
Just half a grapefruit before every meal helps to cleanse your system and refreshes the skin. 

Endeavour to eat healthy and remember moderation is key. 

Price List

Top of the morning to you all. Kindly take out time from your busy schedule and look at our price last. 

Half Derica of crayfish ₦ 360.00

Derica of crayfish         ₦ 640.00

Half Paint Bucket of crayfish ₦ 1,240.00

Paint Bucket of crayfish ₦ 2,400.00

Keep ordering and we will deliver at your doorstep. 

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Losing Weight the Healthy Way

People often put on weight when the amount of calories they eat exceeds the amount of calories they burn through normal everyday activities and exercise. The only way to lose weight healthily and keep it off is to make permanent changes to the way you eat and exercise. There are however many ways to lose a lot of weight. These ways include :

1  Eat a high-protein breakfast.

2   Avoid sugary drinks and fruit juice. 

3  Drink water a half hour before meals. 

4  Choose weight loss-friendly foods

5  Drink coffee or tea. 

6  Eat alot of FISH and CRAYFISH (remember to order(08099442820).

Never forget that healthy eating is healthy aging.