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Hello September!
Be happy, Be healthy, stay safe.

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Groundnut also known as Peanut or Pignut is a delicious and healthy nut, which has turned out to be a fad among health enthusiasts for its amazing health benefits and high protein content, and its versatile taste has been an inseparable part of several culinary cultures. The unique nutty taste and creamy texture has added on to the popularity of this common nut. Here’s why a handful of peanuts daily can give the body the much needed dose of daily nutrition.

🥜Groundnuts are packed with the goodness of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E, Magnesium, Folate, Copper and Arginine. What’s more, the protein rich composition of groundnut makes it great for people who are either trying to lose weight or trying to gain muscle strength.
Some of its benefits are;

🥜Reduces Cholesterol level
🥜Improves brain functioning.
🥜Helps in weight loss

How to use groundnuts:
There are several ways of adding peanuts or groundnuts to your daily diet:
Add a paste of groundnut to your curries and soups to give a creamy texture.
Add roasted nuts to your salads and stir fried veggies.
You can add peanut butter to shakes and smoothies or healthy puddings.
Adding peanut butter to sliced apples, bread toasts or using it as a sauce with meat delicacies also makes for a healthy and delicious treat.

KALE.
Kale contains four times the vitamin C content and twice the selenium content of spinach, as well as nutrients like vitamin E and beta-carotene.

May support bone health.

May protect against heart disease.

May protect against cancer.

May support eye health.

It boosts body immunity.
However, There are three groups of people who should avoid kale: (1) People taking blood thinners like Coumadin (warfarin). These folks should consult with their physician prior to changing their kale consumption, as all the vitamin K in kale can interfere with that medicine. (2) People who find kale very bitter are often “super tasters.” Sometimes, cooking kale makes it tolerable, sometimes not. (3) Those who have a cruciferous vegetable allergy. It’s very rare, but some people are allergic to kale and other crucifers like broccoli, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts.

Cucumber helps in hydration.
It helps to lower blood sugar level.
It helps to maintain blood pressure.

Grab a piece and eat today.
Ways you can eat them:
Slice them into your fruit salad.
Eat with some groundnuts as snacks.
Slice into your jollof rice, spaghetti or any food of choice.
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Did you know that Banana;
🍌Is rich in nutrients.

🍌May improve blood sugar levels.

🍌May support digestive health.

🍌May aid weight loss.

🍌May support heart health.

🍌Full of antioxidants.

🍌May help you feel fuller.

🍌May improve insulin sensitivity when unripe..

Eat some fingers of banana today. There are many things one can whip up with banana such as banana bread, banana cake, banana biscuits, banana pancakes, banana purée (babies love this😀). Be creative with it.

Do you know that you can eat almost everything meal with scent leaf?
Not only does it give your food a sweet aroma and flavour, it has medicinal benefits.
Try adding scent leaves to your locally cooked Jollof rice( known as palm oil rice), beans porridge, yam /potatoe pottage or soup of your choice.
You can also squeeze and drink the juice.
Try any one that works for you.

Spinach, benefits and how to consume.

Grapes also make a quick and delicious snack you can enjoy at home or on the go.

You may find them in various colors, including green, red, black, yellow, and pink. They come in multiple forms, too, from raisins to jellies to juice. Seeded and seedless varieties also exist.
Health Benefits:
🍇Helps your immune system.
🍇Prevents cancer.
🍇Lowers blood pressure.
🍇Protects against heart disease.
🍇Reduces high cholesterol.
🍇Protects against diabetes.
🍇Helps maintain brain health.
🍇Improves bone health.
Don’t you want to have a taste of this juicy fruit.

Apples are considered nutrient-dense fruits, meaning they provide a lot of nutrients per serving.

Apples are a good source of fiber and vitamin C. They also contain antioxidants, like vitamin E.

Apples are particularly filling due to their high fiber and water content. They may also have anti-obesity effects.

Apples promote heart health in several ways. They’re high in soluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, blood pressure and stroke risk.

Eating apples is linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, potentially due to their polyphenol content.

The type of fiber found in apples improves your gut-friendly bacteria, which may be why the fruit is thought to help protect against chronic diseases.

Apple’s fiber and antioxidant content have been linked to a reduced risk of certain types of cancer.

Apples contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that may help regulate immune responses and protect against asthma.

Just one thing 😄🍎🍏
Try this today: Eat whole, unpeeled apples instead of apple juice or purée to get the best out of the fruit.

WATERMELON 🍉
Eat some today🙏🏾.
Health Benefits:

🍉Helps you stay hydrated.

🍉Packed with nutrients and beneficial plant compounds.

🍉May have anticancer effects.

🍉May improve heart health.

🍉May reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

🍉May help prevent macular degeneration.

🍉May relieve muscle soreness.

🍉May aid skin health.

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