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Daily Health Tips: Is It Nice to Spice?

Posted on January 16, 2014 by chatwithdrketch

Q: What functions do ginger and garlic serve in our bodies? A: These are two great food seasonings. For people who use a lot of salt ordinarily, using these spices help to put the zing back in your food…they add … Continue reading →

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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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