Health Tips

February is upon us and in just a few days, so will Valentine’s day. If you live in Ghana, you probably know that 14th February is National Chocolate day but don’t let conventional notions stop you. Definitely eat some chocolate because they offer even more healthy gains than you previously thought.   It is good for the heart Dark chocolate helps restore flexibility to arteries by preventing clogging and reduces …

Not many parents are keen on their children snacking after dinner but the reality is that kids often ask for something to nibble on at bedtime. While it is common to assume your kids are finding an excuse to stay up longer, they have high-energy needs and may really need some extra calories to sustain them overnight. Here are some options that could become a part of your kid’s …

Everyone loves sleep but can’t seem to get enough of it. There are few things worse than waking up from a night of terrible sleep. Set yourself up for some quality sleep with these 5 tips. Lose the electronics If you are planning on getting your full 8 hours of undisrupted sleep, keep all your electronics as far from you as possible. Those text and email notifications will tempt …

Every now and then, we all want to escape our daily lives for a day of self indulgence. No matter your age, a day of self care and pampering is always a good idea. Here are a few ways to reward yourself after a busy work week. Listen to your favourite music Make a playlist of all your absolute favorite music, choosing not to care if it’s thematically similar, …

Stomach upsets are never a pleasant experience. The resulting stomach cramps, nausea and frequent visits to the bathroom can take your day from good to bad quite easily. A lot of the time, you become very conscious of what you eat because you do not want to worsen the situation. Fortunately, these foods can help settle your stomach and make your day a bit more bearable. Rice This is …

Ever had your belly fat get in the way of the zipper on your favourite jeans trousers? Or is your bulge preventing you from buttoning up that crisp dress shirt  you’ve been meaning to wear out? If your answer to both of these questions is yes, do not despair, the cavalry has arrived. While there are several workout routines that help reduce belly fat, it is important to note …

Salads are a great accompaniment to many Middle Eastern dishes and in following this month’s theme we’ve decided to treat you to one of the region’s best salads. The Taboulleh salad, is quite easily one of the most common Middle Eastern salads you are likely to find in menus around the world. It is light, high in nutritional content and quite easy to make. Though it doesn’t take much …

For most of us, plantain is a guilty pleasure. We eat them because they taste great and make us feel good. When we think of “healthy eating,” plantain is not quite the first thing that comes to mind. However, it turns out that plantains are some of the most nutritious foods around. Their health benefits are numerous: not only do they pack 36 percent of your daily recommended amount …

Healthy eating is a big deal in the world these days, but in Ghana it’s nothing new. Traditional eating habits have always been focused on health and well-being. These traditions have been passed down from generation to generation and are important now because watching what – and how – you eat is vital in today’s world. Food is the body’s fuel. In the same way high performance fuel can …