Eat These 9 Foods for a Healthy Immune System

Your immune system helps protect you from various infections and conditions, such as colds and influenza, and is an important part of preventing allergies and cancers. In order to function properly, your immune system requires several nutrients that you can get from your diet every day. These nutrients include protein, vitamins A, C, and E, plus the minerals zinc and iron.

Probiotics are friendly bacteria found in some foods and can help balance the flora in your digestive system. They're not nutrients, but they are also helpful.

A balanced diet should provide all the nutrients and probiotics you need, but to be on the safe side, you can add these ten foods to your weekly meal plan. Each one is high in two or more of the nutrients needed to keep your immune system healthy.

1

Almonds

Almonds are good for your immune system function.
Almonds are easy to find in any grocery store. They're perfect as a healthy snack and can be added to salads and yogurt. Almonds are high in vitamin E that acts as an antioxidant in your body and helps immune system function. Almonds are also high in iron and protein that are also essential for your immune system.

2

Avocado

Avocado is good for your immune system.
Avocado is best known for being a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids, similar to olive oil, but it's also a good source of vitamin E, vitamin C, iron, and zinc. Add avocado slices to a sandwich, make guacamole, or top a healthy salad with cubes of avocado.

3

Broccoli

Cut Broccoli.
One cup raw chopped broccoli almost a full day's worth of vitamin C, which is essential for immune system function because it helps stimulate the formation of antibodies. Broccoli is also an excellent source of vitamin A and is a good source of plant-based iron, which are also good for your immune system.

4

Kale

Kale is good for your immune system.
Kale is a cruciferous vegetable that's related to cauliflower, arugula, and broccoli. It's rich in so many nutrients including vitamin A, which is important for healthy skin and mucous membranes. Kale also has plenty of vitamins C and E, iron, and zinc.

5

Mango

Mango is good for your immune system.
Mangos used to be a bit on the exotic side and weren't always easy to find in grocery stores. But, that's changed and today they're available in both the produce and freezer sections of most grocery stores. That's good because mangos are loaded with both vitamins A and C, plus they offer vitamin E.

6

Oysters

Oysters are good for your immune system.
Oysters are good for your immune system because they're very high in zinc and an excellent source of protein and iron. Oysters also have a bit of vitamin A. Try oyster stew for dinner or have raw oysters as an appetizer. You'll find canned or fresh raw oysters in most grocery stores.

7

Red Sweet Peppers

Red peppers are good for your immune system.
Red sweet peppers are good for your immune system because they're high in both vitamins C and A. They also offer vitamin E. Red sweet peppers are also low in calories, so they make a great addition to any meal — add them to omelets or saute them as a side dish.

8

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are good for your immune system.
Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin A, and they also offer quite a bit of vitamin C, vitamin E, and a bit of plant-based iron. Sweet potatoes can be baked in the microwave or conventional oven and served with a bit of butter or maple syrup.

9

Tuna

Canned tuna is good for your immune system.
Tuna is best known as a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, but it's also high in zinc, selenium, and protein that are all essential for immune system function. Tuna is quite a versatile fruit.

SHOCKING!! Nigerian Lady Gives Birth To A Catfish In Church

A shocking photo showed moment a Nigerian lady gave birth to a catfish in a Church today in Bayelsa State.

According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred at Prophetic Light Ministry, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State and the catfish was ‘placed’ in her womb by her husband.

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WEIRD!! 33Yrs Old Man Arrested For Raping His Neighbor’s Pregnant Goat.

A man in Winterveldt, South Africa appeared in the Ga-Rankuwa Magistrate’s court on Tuesday, August 14, for allegedly molesting his neighbour’s pregnant goat.

The suspect who is 33-years-old would remain in custody until his next court appearance at a date still to be determined, according to police spokesperson Captain Samuel Sebola.

He was arrested on charges of bestiality on Friday morning after he allegedly raped the female goat the previous evening.

His neighbour, and owner of the goat, Knowledge Khumalo said he heard the goat making strange noises around 20:00 on the evening in question. When he woke up the next morning, he went to check in on the kraal and found the goat was missing.

“I went around the community looking for the goat without any success,” said Khumalo. “Later when I returned home, I found the goat was back. However, it looked unwell.”
As he was examining the goat, a man approached Khumalo and asked whether he was the goat’s owner.
“He then told me that he had been at the suspect’s shack that morning and had found the goat in his bed,” said Khumalo.

Community members, including CPF members, later converged at the suspect’s shack where they confronted him.
The man is said to be bricklayer by profession and was reportedly paid R4 500 earlier on the day of the alleged rape for work.

“He must have drank a lot,” said Khumalo.

Khumalo said he was shattered to see the raped goat in such a sad state.
“I felt I should have done something to protect the goat,” he said.
The goat has been taken in by the SPCA for medical treatment.
SPCA inspector Mishack Matlou said the incident was the “highest form of animal cruelty he has experienced”.
“As the SPCA, we want to call on the judiciary to take tough action against cases of cruelty against animals”

The miracle of ugu leaves(vegetables)

He was very sick and all efforts to revive him proved abortive. The nurses and doctors said the red blood cells in his body had depleted, yet they kept him in their custody. Is he really going to die because he doesn’t seem to be responding to treatment? Lost in thought, a mother sat at the reception, hoping for a miracle that would revive her child.

Feeling empathy towards the mother, one of the nurses approached. ‘Madam, if you don’t mind, can I talk to you briefly?’ She startled the woman who was already lost in thought.

‘It’s been two days since your boy was admitted here and from all indications, he is very short of blood. Apparently, you cannot afford pants of blood but I am definite you can afford vegetable.’ She noted

Surprised at the unwarranted insinuations of the nurse, the woman busted into tears.

The nurse became confused as she was only trying to help. Finally, the woman spoke, ‘So this seems like a joke to you eh? What is the correlation between a sick patient and vegetable? You must think I have the luxury of time to talk’, she responded.

The nurse only smiled heartedly and tried to calm her while also educating her.

‘Actually Madam, I was not trying to make a joke. I am very sure you know Ugu?’ She chipped in.

‘Yes! What about it? She asked curiously.

Happy to oblige, the nurse continued. ‘Do you know that when you wash the leaves and squeeze it, then mix the extract with milk, it serves as a supplement for red blood cells in the body? And that if you do that continuously for few days, it can revive your son in the absence of blood transfusion?’ She asked.

‘So, you mean squeezing Ugu and mixing the extract with milk would restore the red blood cells in my son?’ She questioned.

‘Yes, ma! In fact, it would also make his skin fresh and he would not look pale again.’

Obviously relieved, she asked if she could take her son home. The nurse advised against it but suggested she can go and prepare it while she monitors her son’s status.

Immediately, she rushed home.

Interestingly, there were various plantations in her compound, from vegetables of different kinds to pepper, plantain, banana, sugarcane etc. So she went to the Ugu quarters and cut some leaves, rinsed them and started squeezing. Afterwards, she added milk into a bowl containing the extract from the Ugu leaves.

Everything was set. So she hurried back to the hospital, met with the nurse and administered the Ugu leaves extract mixed with milk to her son.  She did this three times before the day ended.

Surprisingly, the following morning, her son was up and bubbling with energy. Not that he had any serious ailment but the injections and drugs he was given worsened his condition since his blood level was low.

Full of smiles, the woman said ‘So, we ended up paying hospital bills when the solution was right within!

Ugu is not only edible when prepared as a vegetable, there are other uses that are beneficial to the body. Also called Fluted pumpkin or pumpkin leaves and scientifically known as Telfairia Occidentalis, this vegetable is one of the nice vegetables that happen to be very low in calories, supplying just 26 Cal per 100g and it is free of saturated fats and cholesterol.

In fact, research shows that when the essential ingredients are very much intact, it has the capacity to increase the red blood cells within a short period of time after consumption. If you want to speed up the increase in the red corpuscles, you can mix it with beverages like malt drinks and milk. It is indeed a natural method to regain blood quickly.

What is more interesting about this vegetable is that aside its ability to grow almost anywhere, it is a very rich source of fibre, minerals, vitamins A, B6, C, protein, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, folate, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and manganese, anti-oxidants and vitamins, flavonoid poly-phenolic antioxidants like lutein, xanthins and carote.

Benefits of Eating Garden Egg.

Garden Egg: Also called Obe-Igba by the Yorubas and afufa or anyara by the Igbos, Solanum melongena or garden egg as we know it is a highly valued vegetable and constituent of the African food.

A member of the aubergine family, garden eggs comes in different colours (pink, white, yellow, green, black, sometimes striped), shapes and sizes.

Culturally, the garden egg is said to represent fertility and blessing – this explains why it is common to find it being served during wedding ceremonies in some communities across the African continent.

Garden egg and peanut butter
Garden egg is generally said not to contain a huge amount of protein and other nutrients, but it is very rich in dietary fibre, copper and thiamin (vitamin B1) and potassium, a necessary salt that helps in maintaining the function of the heart and regulates blood pressure. It is also a good source of vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and niacin. Garden egg also contains phytonutrients such as nasunin and chlorogenic acid.

The nutrient contained in every 100 grams of this wonderful nature’s gift is as follows:

Sugars 3.53 g
Dietary fibre 3 g
Fat 0.18 g
Protein 0.98 g
Thiamine 0.039 mg
Riboflavin 0.037 mg
Niacin 0.649 mg
Pantothenic acid 0.281 mg
Vitamin B6 0.084 mg
Folate 22 micrograms
Vitamin C 2.2 mg
Vitamin E 0.3 mg
Vitamin K 3.5 micrograms
Calcium 9 mg
Iron 0.23 mg
Magnesium 14 mg
Manganese 0.232 mg
Phosphorus 2 mg
potassium 229 mg
Zinc 0.16 mg
In Nigeria, garden eggs are usually at their best from August through October when they come to the market in droves and can be either enjoyed fresh alone or with groundnut or cooked into a sumptuous sauce, which is eaten with boiled yam or plantain

Other health benefits of garden eggs include:

1. Garden egg positively helps with heart problems and it helps to make the weight reduction diet more successful.

2. The yellow-colour flesh has a bitter-sweet taste as a result of the presence of small amounts of nicotinoid alkaloids and spongy consistency which helps to lower eye pressure in persons with glaucoma without side effect even with high consumption.

3. It is high in potassium, a necessary salt that helps in maintaining the function of the heart and regulate blood pressure.

4. It helps in the treatment of stomach ulcers.

5. Eating garden egg is good for reducing blood cholesterol. It is also a great dietary option for diabetic patients due to its ability to reduce the absorption of glucose in the body and reduce blood sugar levels. It also possesses low soluble carbohydrates, which assist in this regard.

6. Garden egg is great for pregnant women as it is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients which make it an essential part of every pregnant woman’s daily vegetable consumption.

7. The leaves can serve as a natural blood tonic in anaemic patients. The leaves also provide women with micronutrients which help in improving blood level.


White garden egg

8. Garden egg is one of the anti-cancer fruit which has been helping for over decades.

9. It provides the body with both fat soluble vitamins and water soluble vitamins, which are rich in Thiamin (Vitamin B6) required for normal growth and proper functioning of the heart and nervous system.

10. Garden egg helps prevent blood clots with the help of vitamin K and bioflavonoids, which strengthen capillaries.

11. Potassium present in garden egg helps in the control of high blood pressure and relieves stress.

12. Just as it happens with other foods that contain fibre, garden eggs help with digestion of food by ensuring the smooth passage of food in the body so that there is no chance of bloating, it prevents constipation and good for general colon health.

13. As a result of its potassium content, this vegetable also aids removes puffiness during pregnancy. It is common for pregnant women to get puffy because of weight gain and oedema, especially on the legs.

Tragic: Two Kids Found Dead In Soakaway Pit In Kwara

People of Gure community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara were on Wednesday evening livid with hanger when corpses of two kids were strangely found in an uncompleted soak-away pit half filled with water in the town.

The two kids, one, a girl and the other, a boy, namely Aisha Michael and Ibrahim Bernard were found dead in the pit a day after they were said to be missing.

247NNU reliably gathered that their discovery at the pit said to be far from the homes of their respective parents was reportedly suspicious to people of the community because while the boy was still crawling the girl was only tottering.

Before locating the corpses in the pit, people were said to have combed many places in search of the kids whose disappearances happened in separate locations with one said to have taken place at home and the other at the market.

Though the separate parents of the two kids reportedly lived in the community while one were citizens of the country the other were said to be foreigners. Gure is one of the communities in the local government that are around the boundary between Nigeria and Benin Republic.

A source in the community informed that residents suspected that the kids were killed for a ritual purpose though they could not yet finger anyone as the perpetrator. He said ,”The suspicion of ritual connection was wide-spread because another boy had recently been found in the pit though rescued alive, so we are really worried and our people are angry “.

The source explained that the people however restrained themselves from a violent protest but only called in the police in the town to the situation.

Spokesman of the state police command, Ajayi Okasanmi, who confirmed the incident said remains of the kids were recovered from the pit without any mark of violence on the lifeless bodies.

He however said police were still investigating to unravel how the kids got missing and died.”From what we have there is no mark on the bodies of the two kids to reflect any suspicion of ritual killing ” he stressed.

Babcock Admission Lists (Batch A,B,C,D) Released, 2018/2019

Babcock University  Admission News
Babcock Universoity Admission Lists; (Batch A,B,C,D) for 2018/2019 Academic session have been released. Candidates are to proceed to check their admission status. Please note that admission offers will be withdrawn if the stipulated requirements are not met.



To check if you have been offered admission, proceed to the Admission Printing Portal as stated below;

Babcock Admission Lists (Batch A,B,C,D) Released, 2018/2019
1. PRINT YOUR ADMISSION LETTER (to do this, follow the instructions below)

Click the following link http://application2.babcock.edu.ng
Login with your Application Page Username and Password
Click Admission Letter
Click GO
Scroll down and click PDF to print Admission Letter in PDF format.
2. PAYMENT OF ACCCEPTANCE FEE:

A. All candidates offered provisional admission (excluding LAW and MEDICINE AND SURGERY students) should proceed immediately to the bank to pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of One Hundred & Fifty Thousand Naira only, (N150,000.00.) which is part of the school fees using your APPLICATION ID as reference on E-tranzact payment platform.. Present your Application ID (5 digits) at any of the following banks: Diamond, UBA, WEMA, Zenith, GT Bank and First Bank and pay on the E-tranzact payment platform.

B. Newly admitted students for LLB (Hons) LAW and MBBS MEDICINE AND SURGERY are required to come to the University with their credentials to see the School Officer to get the AUTHORITY TO PAY and collect the Admission Letter before proceeding to the bank to pay A NON-REFUNDABLE ACCEPTANCE FEE of Three Hundred Thousand Naira only (N300, 000.00) which is part of the school fees at any of the following banks: UBA, Diamond, WEMA, Zenith, GT Bank and First Bank using your APPLICATION ID as reference on E-tranzact payment platform.

WARNING: DO NOT PAY MONEY TO ANY INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP OF PEOPLE EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE BABCOCK UNIVERSITY.
3. ADMISSION ELIGIBILITY: Eligible candidates must attain the minimum 2018-2019 JAMB score of 150.

A. Visit the university website at www.babcock.edu.ng/tuition.php to access annual fees for your specific course of study. This information can be found under “TUITION AND FEES ”.
SCHOOL FEES PAYMENT SCHEDULE

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

AMOUNT DUE

DUE ON RESUMPTION

60% of session fees (this fee includes housing, meals, health).

BALANCE OF SESSION FEES DUE BEGINNING OF 2nd SEMESTER

40% balance of fees

B. NEW STUDENTS’ ARRIVAL, ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION: August 19 –August 31, 2018 Report to the School Officer of your School at Babcock University from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM during the registration period with the following documents:

Four (4) copies of 2018 original UTME/JAMB result slips;
Eight (8) recent passport-size photographs and four (4) copies of birth certificates
Originals and Four(4) photocopies of SSCE results or equivalents
Originals and Four (4) photocopies of official receipts of acceptance fees and balance of the school fees paid
Original receipt of payment for Babcock Post-UTME online application form showing your Application ID.
Candidates awaiting results shall sign an undertaking to present acceptable SSCE results or its equivalent before matriculation, which is scheduled for Thursday November 22, 2018.

C. ACADEMIC CLEARANCE: Report to the Head of Department for academic clearance.

D. PSYCHOSOCIAL CLEARANCE: Report to Babcock University Teaching Hospital for Medical Screening and Student Support Services Unit for psychosocial screening.

WONDERFUL BENEFIT OF OKRA

The health benefits of okra include its ability to improve digestive health and vision, boost skin health, protect infant health, prevent certain cancers, and strengthen bones. It also improves cardiovascular health, balances cholesterol levels, aids the immune system, lowers blood pressure, and protects heart health.

What Is Okra?
Okra is a flowering plant [1] that is known in many parts of the world as ladies’ fingers or bhindi and is most highly prized because of its seed pods. The scientific name of this interesting plant is Abelmoschus esculentus [2] and its origin is still unclear. Contrasting research says that it could have been South Asian, West African, or Ethiopian in origin, but the jury is still out.

Uses Of Okra
Okra is frequently used in dishes from the Caribbean to China, and its popularity is increasing all the time, particularly because of its various uses. This vegetable pod can be used as a pickled vegetable, or an ingredient in soups, and side dishes, and is also utilized for its oil, which can be extracted and used as a vegetable oil.

Okra Nutrition Facts
Okra may not be the most conventional vegetable in the garden, but it has a rich content [3] of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Furthermore, okra contains high levels of mucilaginous fiber. Most of the health benefits of okra are due to the minerals, vitamins, and organic compounds found in it.

Health Benefits Of Okra
Let us discuss the various health benefits of okra in detail below.

Improves Digestion
Perhaps, the best part of adding okra to your diet is the significant increase it can have on your total fiber intake [4]. Mucilaginous fiber found in okra can help move food through your digestive tract by adding bulk. This means that bowel movements are more regular and there is a reduction in gastrointestinal issues such as bloating, cramping, constipation, and excess gas. Oddly, it also helps prevent diarrhea, because it adds bulk to watery stools. Further, its fiber content can help clear out excess cholesterol in the body and controls the rate at which sugar is absorbed into the body.

Improves Vision
Okra contains a very high content [5] of vitamin A, as well as antioxidant components like beta carotenes, xanthein, and lutein. Antioxidants are powerful compounds that destroy or neutralize free radicals, which are the dangerous byproducts of cellular metabolism. Free radicals are responsible for cell degradation in the body, including those responsible for vision. With high levels of okra in your diet, you can protect your eyes against macular degeneration and cataracts.

Skin Care
Vitamin A antioxidants are also able to protect [6] skin health, by promoting quicker healing, reducing the appearance of scars and acne, and eliminating wrinkles. This is because the antioxidants are able to neutralize the free radicals which may have damaged those skin cells.

Boosts Immunity
The various antioxidant components of okra make it very beneficial to fight off free radicals and the high vitamin C content also means that the body’s immunity is boosted. This vitamin can stimulate the immune system to create white blood cells, which can combat foreign pathogens and materials in the body that can weaken the immune system.

Lowers Blood Pressure
Okra is a good source of both vitamins and minerals, including potassium, which is an essential aspect of human health. Potassium is necessary to maintain proper fluid balance in the body because it balances sodium. Furthermore, potassium helps [7] relax the blood vessels and arteries, which reduces blood pressure and lessens the strain on the cardiovascular system. This means that the chances of clotting and atherosclerosis will be greatly reduced.

Word of Caution: One thing you do need to worry about while consuming okra is its high levels of oxalates.

6 Food That Causes Heart Disease Most People Ignore!

Heart disease is a major problem in the western world. It’s one of the major killers and usually something people can prevent. You need to choose a healthy diet and avoid foods that commonly increase the risk of developing heart disease at some point in life.

While there are many theories over certain foods causing heart disease, there are only some that have been scientifically proven. In fact, some of the theories haven’t been proven at all yet, with some studies showing no effect at all.

So, it’s time to get educated. It’s time to learn what you really need to either avoid or cut down on to help promote good heart health.    
1. Cheesecake.

Let the sweet toothed beware; most cheesecakes will run up your calorie and fat intake. An especially risky choice is the Cheesecake Factory’s Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake, which packs a whopping 860 calories, 57g of fat, and 80g of carbohydrates per slice. The allure of this indulgence may be strong, but think twice before diving in.

Eat this:
If you have a hankering for cheesecake, opt for the plain variety. With 315 calories, 20g of fat, and 25g of carbohydrates, though it’s not a healthy choice, the plain cheesecake is less detrimental to your heart than its chocolaty cousin.

2. Fried chicken.
Fried food is a known cholesterol and fat powerhouse, but chicken sounds healthy. Four pieces of KFC’s Original Recipe Chicken comes with 920 calories, 63g of fat, 350mg of cholesterol—and that’s not including the fat-laden sides.
Eat this:
A grilled, skinless chicken breast is one of the most nutritional meats you can eat. At 120 calories, 1.5g of fat, and 70mg of cholesterol, a grilled chicken breast can make a tasty substitute for its fried, fat-loaded brethren.
3. Burgers.
Choosing the wrong burger can have big repercussions for your heart. McDonald’s famous Big Mac contains 540 calories, 29g of fat, and 1040mg of sodium. Even if you make your hamburgers at home, a three-ounce hamburger made with 80 percent-lean beef still has 14.8g of fat (5.6g saturated fat), and 76mg of cholesterol.

Eat this:
The best alternative for ground beef is ground turkey breast. It clocks in at an amazing 120 calories, 1g of fat (0g saturated), and 28g of protein per four-ounce burger. Add ground pepper, a pinch of cayenne, and a dash of salt to beef up your turkey burger.

4. Steak.
Yes, the steak. High amounts of saturated fat and cholesterol make red meat, particularly in large quantities, an unhealthy heart choice. A top sirloin cut of beef, raw, can run you 594 calories, 18.5g of fat (6.8g saturated fat), and 191mg of cholesterol. If you pan-fry it, you’ll add even more calories, cholesterol, and grams of fat.

Eat this:
Choosing the right cut of beef can prevent a lot of wear and tear on your arteries. The pricey filet mignon will cost you only 6.7g of fat (2.5g saturated fat), and 67mg of cholesterol. Filet mignon out of your price range? A T-bone steak is less-expensive healthy choice for your red meat cravings.

5. Doughnuts.
It’s probably no surprise that these breakfast blunders made the list of worst heart foods. However, few people know how terrible can be. Just one Krispy Kreme Creme Filled Chocolate Doughnut is a doozey: 20g of fat (5 saturated), 23g of sugar, and 38g of carbohydrates. It’ll take you an hour to walk off the damage.

Eat this:
Reach for instant oatmeal, which has been proven to lower the bad LDL cholesterol and boost your metabolism. Add some fresh berries for an excellent start to your day.

6.Ice cream.
It may evoke memories of your carefree childhood days, but ice cream is anything but innocent. Ben and Jerry’s best-selling flavor, Cherry Garcia, packs 14g of fat (10g saturated), and 22g of sugar for every ½ cup (approximately two scoops).

Eat this:
The obvious alternative to ice cream is frozen yogurt. The frozen yogurt version of Cherry Garcia contains half the calories .

How toma fight wrinkles and premature aging

How toma  fight wrinkles and premature aging

The old saying you’ve heard all your life, “you are what you eat,” is absolutely true when talking about your skin.
A radiant and beautiful skin is dependent on an abundant supply of essential nutrients. When you improve your diet, you can vastly improve the look of your skin.

Let’s face it; no one wants to get age spots, wrinkles, dark spots, circles under their eyes, and that infamous turkey chin before their time. Well, beautiful skin is as easy as eating delicious foods every day. How much easier can it be .
Eating this vegetables may ward off (ultra-voilet) UV-induced damage like wrinkles, thanks to lycopene, the pigment that gives them their rich red color.
And cooked tomatoes are good for your skin, too. In fact, studies show that our bodies absorb lycopene more easily from tomato paste than from fresh tomatoes.