Author Archives: chatwithdrketch

Daily Health Tips: Is It Safe To Re-use Oil For Frying?

Posted on January 15, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Should we re-use oils that have been used for frying? A: This is a very important question. How do we tell the woman who has used a whole lot of oil to fry akara (bean cakes) to pour all … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Food Storage Tips

Posted on January 14, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Is it good to store our cooked food in the refrigerator? A: First of all, you have to be sure that the food you intend to store is good quality. We, oftentimes, have the impression that the fridge has … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Vegetables Make Me Poop!

Posted on January 13, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: There are germs inside raw vegetables. Sometimes, washing it alone won’t kill the germs. What do we do? A: Truth is, there are germs all around us and potentially, in other foods we eat. But that doesn’t mean that … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Is it okay to inhale my food?

Posted on January 12, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q:I have noticed that some people hardly chew their food before swallowing. Can this cause problems? A:Okay, this brings up visions of people who literally inhale their food! You know those ones who are already done eating when people are … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Why do I feel so gassy???

Posted on January 11, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Hello everyone! Hope you had a good night. Have you ever been embarrassed by a growling stomach, a burp that came from nowhere or just that feeling of ‘gassiness’ (I’m not even sure this is a real word!). Well, you’re … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Cheap and Cheerful Proteins? Seriously?!

Posted on January 10, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Hallos! Today, I’ll be treating two questions that address the same issue. Enjoy! Q: What about hides and skin (Ponmo)? Nutritious or not? Q: Please what about eating Ponmo (skin) instead of the red meat? A: I will start by … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Juicing Vegetables

Posted on January 9, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Is it okay to drink the juice of vegetables like bitter leaf? A: Juicing and drinking vegetable juices is always a great idea. They contain loads of anti-oxidants that help you fight cancer, build and maintain your body’s immunity … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Lack of Sleep and…. hypertension?

Posted on January 9, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: Does lack of sleep cause hypertension? Is it only excessive salt that causes hypertension? A: Sleeping less than 6 hours daily has been shown to affect the body’s ability to regulate stress hormones. These stress hormones like cortisol have … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: Preparation of vegetables for cooking/eating

Posted on January 8, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Excerpts from Redeemed Camp seminar Q: It has been noted that when vegetables are not properly cooked, there is a tendency of contacting some diseases like E. coli. What is the best way of cooking your vegetable? A: It is … Continue reading →

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Daily Health Tips: More Diaper Tips

Posted on January 7, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Did you find yourself feeling overwhelmed after you had your first baby with all the advice coming from different quarters…all of them struggling for supremacy? Here are more diaper tips for our new mums: o Get the right diaper that … Continue reading →

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