How to prepare oil free Ogbono soup

I know I know, I am back to my oil free ways. I sincerely think the amount of oil used in Nigerian cooking is way too much. The average adult is supposed to consume around 2 tablespoons of added oil per day.

6 fresh fruits for fast weight loss

Fruits are not only a great source of vitamins, nutrients and fiber for us, they are actually a great food source for people looking to lose weight as well. This is because fruits contain natural sugars which are low in calories but are large in volume.

6 reasons why you do regular physical exercise

Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. And the benefits of exercise are yours for the taking, regardless of your age, sex or physical ability. Need more convincing to exercise? Check out these seven ways exercise can improve your life.

Five Benefits of coconut water

Start your day with this article and learn the health benefits of coconut water ... believe me, after reading this, you will never have to take coconut water for granted anymore.

Fish yassa recipe: Lets share the food

Wait, have you seen / tried my chicken Yassa recipe? It’s everything and a half !!!!. If you love tangy deliciousness, you will definitely love yassa. I am a huge fan of this onion, lemon and vinegar based dish, mostly because it’s different from the ordinary.

Yoruba style plain okra, today on Bloom Recipe

You know how they say Yoruba people serve everything with stew? It’s honestly not because we have trust issues. It’s a class thing. According to my grandma, it takes money to cook a proper pot of stew (Obe ata), which is why we don’t have lots of one pot soups.

How to prepare a delicious Coconut Jollof Rice

This is one of those recipes that I debated sharing for a long time; why you ask – well, my husband loves this stuff, there has never been a time when I cooked this and he ate just one bowl. He would typically go for a second or third serving. So my fear is that if I ever shared the recipe and he finds out how to make it, that might be the end of my power. Lol. I would no longer be able to bribe him with my famous coconut jollof rice, it’s silly right? Yes I know. Lol

Inhaling “fart gas” hydrogen sulphide could fight sickness

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An Exeter University study has discovered how inhaling of “fart gas” hydrogen sulphide could fight illnesses.

Lost weight? learn how to maintain it

Have you lost weight and you are thinking of what to do in to maintain eat and stay healthy and in very good shape, now it's time to shift your strategy to make it last.

Afraid of eating meat because of cancer? this will do for you

You may have just learned that processed meat such as bacon, sausage and ham may cause cancer and unprocessed meat may be "probably carcinogenic to humans," according to a new World Health Organization report. Or that cheese and sugar can be as addictive as a drug. Or that even veggie hot dogs may not be completely meat-free (or even human tissue-free), we recently learned.

Processed meat causes cancer, WHO warns

The WHO's cancer research unit now classifies processed meat as "carcinogenic to humans" based on evidence from hundreds of studies, and linked it specifically to colon, or colorectal, cancer. 

Childbirth simulator turns Sean Fletcher into a cry baby

'Unreal pain' ... the machine does its work

Popular TV host and presenter of Good Morning Britain, Sean Fletcher has been brave enough to get hooked up to a machine that simulates the pain of labour.

WHO says new Ebola vaccine is 100% effective

The World Health Organization on Friday announced that the new Ebola vaccine shows outstanding promise against the deadly virus, which has killed thousands of people in West Africa since an outbreak began in December 2013.

Nigerian doctors raises alarm over alleged plot to frustrate President Buhari's administration through doctor's strike

Lagos, Nigeria (The Bloom Gist) - Nigerian doctors has alleged plot to instigate health workers to embark on nationwide strike to frustrate the Muhammadu Buhari administration.

EXPERTS HAIL NEW CANCER BREAKTHROUGH AS "SPECTACULAR"

Video: New Era Hailed For Cancer TherapyExperts has hailed the new new cancer drugs trials as spectacular, with one expert claiming the potential for a cure for the disease is "definitely there".

UNHEALTHY FOODS: 7 ITEMS YOU'VE BEEN EATING INCORRECTLY AND IT'S NOT HEALTHY FOR YOU

Your clear understanding on how to reap the biggest benefits from all that hard work at the end of the day is one of the key for healthy living - even if you eat plenty of fruits and veggies and already know about the latest and greatest super foods on the market, that's only half the battle. 

NOTICE, WE HAVE UPDATED OUR PRIVACY POLICY, TERMS OF USE AND THE USE OF COOKIES - BLOOM GIST

Bloom Gist Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and use of Cookies Updeated

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REGULAR EXERCISE BY ELDERLY PEOPLE CAN BUY THEM FIVE YEARS LONGER - EXPERTS

The analysis of 5,700 elderly men in Norway showed those doing three hours of exercise a week lived around five years longer than the sedentary.

3 MOST COMMON MISTAKES IN FACE WASHING

We beleive that this might be something that you do often or daily but the question is, how well and right do you do it? you might be doing it, hopefully with pupose, but nothing ever changes, you wake up just the next morning and those spots and unwanted coulours are still right there on you face and you just feel like giving up, you just like, hush, what's the next step, but here's a tip and solution to it.

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WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT? HERE ARE SOME FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO AVOID

Why people refer fruits and vegetables as common or 'free' foods when dieting, the truth is that some are really better for you than others. That’s not to say that fruits and veggies are not nutritious; quite the opposite, actually. All fruits and vegetables are going to be good for you and have nutritional value ... But if you’re trying to lose weight, it might be a good idea to limit your consumption of a few of them so you can see maximum results. Below are some good tips of what to do and don't.