Stepping out from my house this morning i was greeted by the high temperature of the sun, generating a sweaty responds from my body. Looking at the joruney i was about to embark on and the hot weather i sighed...
On return from my body draining joruney, i decided this is a good time to discuss a healthy, low cost and delicious way to quench thirsts.
Basics:
About two-thirds (2/3) of the human body is water, about 62% in an average male or as much as 76% in an infant. so in order to keep the body balanced and healthy it is important that we have a good dose of water daily. The issue of the amount of water to be consumed daily can not be over flogged as water deficiency can lead to low blood pressure, clotting of blood, kidney malfunction,severe constipation, even brain damage and many more. Taking the right amount of water daily is a good and simple technique to stay healthy, active and alive.
Water is boring:
A good quality glass of water should be colourless, odourless and tasteless. Any form of colouring, taste or odour in water is a sign that the consumption of such is dangerous.
Yes the first and most effective thirst quencher can be boring and unappealing to the eyes, but this universal liquid as kept man alive since the begining and has several other benefits apart from keeping us alive it aids digestion, helps to cushion our joints and prevents shocks in them, present in blood is the carrier of oxygen and nutrients to all our body cells, present in the Lymph helps the body to fight against various diseases, helps to regulate and maintain our body temperature. That explains why wet poultices are used to cure fevers.
Drinking water at room temperature is the best thirst quencher.
Alternative thirst quenchers:
Thirsty but hate water?
some people who are averse to drinking water because of its boring characteristics (looking plain) have resorted to unhealthy living in order to quench thirst and savour the taste of a sweet drink (no judging). These attitude have led them to a number of untold sorrowies, from developing diseases such as Diabetes. There still exists a number of natural liquid containing fruits that can be alternated with water for the benefit of getting a full dose of daily water consumption.
Watermelon:
The number one water logged vegetable ever is the watermelon. It is pocket friendly, you can get watermelon that can go for four (4) servings for as low as NGN 300. You can identify a fresh and healthy watermelon by knocking its shell, if it gives you an hollow sound then you are sure you have picked a ripe and fresh one. A good watermelon should be pink on the inside when cut into bites, it should also be looking drained (that is collected). There are several benefits of watermelon from its ability to hydrate the body, it contains low calories this should be an apealing factor to weight watchers, its a good source of vitamins A, C and B6. (for more information about watermelon check my blog title 5facts about water melon).
Pineapple:
Pineapple is another amazing water logged fruit, it excites the tastes bug and apealing to the eyes. Fortunately, pinapples are abundant in West Africa and the cost of purchase is low. So here we are with a pocket friendly alternative for hydration. Pineapples sell for NGN (100-400) depending on the size and species. Identifying fresh and healthy pineapple is key, the good news however, is that pineapples are easily identifiable as it usually rot on the outside and licks liquid. In purchasing a pineapple check for any sign of rot or lickages, a fresh pineapple should in most cases have a yellow sink , hard and dry. Some of the health benefit of pineapples are its ability to prevent blood clot formation because of its bromelain content, it is a good source of viitamin C, it also contains sulphur and helps digest protein. Pineapples are also low in calories which makes it a great alternative for weight watchers.
To be continued.
On return from my body draining joruney, i decided this is a good time to discuss a healthy, low cost and delicious way to quench thirsts.
Basics:
About two-thirds (2/3) of the human body is water, about 62% in an average male or as much as 76% in an infant. so in order to keep the body balanced and healthy it is important that we have a good dose of water daily. The issue of the amount of water to be consumed daily can not be over flogged as water deficiency can lead to low blood pressure, clotting of blood, kidney malfunction,severe constipation, even brain damage and many more. Taking the right amount of water daily is a good and simple technique to stay healthy, active and alive.
Water is boring:
A good quality glass of water should be colourless, odourless and tasteless. Any form of colouring, taste or odour in water is a sign that the consumption of such is dangerous.
Yes the first and most effective thirst quencher can be boring and unappealing to the eyes, but this universal liquid as kept man alive since the begining and has several other benefits apart from keeping us alive it aids digestion, helps to cushion our joints and prevents shocks in them, present in blood is the carrier of oxygen and nutrients to all our body cells, present in the Lymph helps the body to fight against various diseases, helps to regulate and maintain our body temperature. That explains why wet poultices are used to cure fevers.
Drinking water at room temperature is the best thirst quencher.
Alternative thirst quenchers:
Thirsty but hate water?
some people who are averse to drinking water because of its boring characteristics (looking plain) have resorted to unhealthy living in order to quench thirst and savour the taste of a sweet drink (no judging). These attitude have led them to a number of untold sorrowies, from developing diseases such as Diabetes. There still exists a number of natural liquid containing fruits that can be alternated with water for the benefit of getting a full dose of daily water consumption.
Watermelon:
The number one water logged vegetable ever is the watermelon. It is pocket friendly, you can get watermelon that can go for four (4) servings for as low as NGN 300. You can identify a fresh and healthy watermelon by knocking its shell, if it gives you an hollow sound then you are sure you have picked a ripe and fresh one. A good watermelon should be pink on the inside when cut into bites, it should also be looking drained (that is collected). There are several benefits of watermelon from its ability to hydrate the body, it contains low calories this should be an apealing factor to weight watchers, its a good source of vitamins A, C and B6. (for more information about watermelon check my blog title 5facts about water melon).
Pineapple:
Pineapple is another amazing water logged fruit, it excites the tastes bug and apealing to the eyes. Fortunately, pinapples are abundant in West Africa and the cost of purchase is low. So here we are with a pocket friendly alternative for hydration. Pineapples sell for NGN (100-400) depending on the size and species. Identifying fresh and healthy pineapple is key, the good news however, is that pineapples are easily identifiable as it usually rot on the outside and licks liquid. In purchasing a pineapple check for any sign of rot or lickages, a fresh pineapple should in most cases have a yellow sink , hard and dry. Some of the health benefit of pineapples are its ability to prevent blood clot formation because of its bromelain content, it is a good source of viitamin C, it also contains sulphur and helps digest protein. Pineapples are also low in calories which makes it a great alternative for weight watchers.
To be continued.
excuse me yolandaschol, i want some more
ReplyDeletethere's plenty more where those came from. wink*
Deletehhhhhhhhhm,very thought provoking...hence forth i will be on the look out for the rotten pineapples.
ReplyDeleteyes please do.
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