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Activists, MPs and trade unions have vowed to hold the biggest demonstrations in UK history, outstripping the Iraq war protests, when Donald Trump makes his state visit later this year, and will kick off a programme of opposition to the US president with a migrant solidarity rally on Monday, the Guardian reports.
The Stop Trump coalition has hired a permanent staff member to coordinate protest efforts, with £16,000 raised via crowdfunding and £10,000 donated by the trade union Unison.
The demonstration on Monday is expected to draw more than 10,000 people. It will coincide with a parliamentary debate on a petition signed by 1.8 million people calling for the state visit to be cancelled in order to avoid embarrassment for the Queen.
In an official response rejecting the petition, the government said Trump should still be extended the “full courtesy” of a state visit.
Organisers said the protests, which they hope will last several days and follow Trump throughout his UK visit, would also “hold up a mirror to our own society” over the post-Brexit rise in hate crime and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
“Our hope is that this mass movement can swing public opinion on a range of issues in a way that progressives have never managed before, and on issues on which we have been losing for decades,” the group’s spokesman said.
Several of the UK’s largest unions have given their backing to the march, including Unison, GMB and the National Union of Students. Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green party politicians will attend the protest on Monday and have leant their support to future demonstrations, organisers said.
Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion, said: “The planned state visit should clearly be cancelled and the invitation binned. It’s no wonder that almost 2 million people have signed a petition against the visit, and I’m proud that so many of my constituents have joined that call.
“On Monday evening I will be joining thousands of others in calling out Trump’s Islamophobia and racism and making clear that we expect our government to stand up to bigotry, not meekly back away from confronting it.”
Several organisers involved in the leftwing Labour movement Momentum are key organisers of the demonstration, as is the Guardian columnist and activist Owen Jones.
Charities who have given official backing include Friends of the Earth and Global Justice
Now, as well as smaller UK groups such as Sisters Uncut and Bridges Not Walls, which organised anti-Trump banner drops on dozens of UK bridges including Westminster bridge on the day of the US president’s inauguration.
Organisers say the coalition is not controlled by one dominant organisation. “This is a new kind of coalition, not run by any group or controlled by a central leadership, and committed to a real diversity of tactics,” the group’s spokesman said.
Monday’s rally in Parliament Square will hear from speakers including Lucas, Labour’s Rushanara Ali and the comedian Shappi Khorsandi, who came to Britain as a child refugee from Iran.
Other more explicitly leftwing speakers include the former Respect leader Salma Yaqoob and the NUS president, Malia Bouattia, who attracted some controversy after her election for comments about the influence of “Zionist-led media outlets”.
Monday’s protest is a joint effort with the movement One Day Without Us, promoting the rights of migrants and refugees, which organisers said had been brought into sharp focus by several measures in the first month of Trump’s presidency – the Mexican border wall, a travel ban from seven Muslim-majority countries and a halt to funding for NGOs that provide family planning services.
Kate Allen, UK director of Amnesty International, which is another NGO backing the coalition protests, said: “Some of our worst fears over what a Donald Trump presidency might lead to have already been realised.
“In the end the point isn’t whether Donald Trump gets the full-blown UK state visit treatment, it’s whether we raise our voice against this disastrous rollback of rights. It’s a major human rights fight, and one we can’t afford to lose.”
Activists, MPs and trade unions have vowed to hold the biggest demonstrations in UK history, outstripping the Iraq war protests, when Donald...
It can happen to everyone: it’s time to go to sleep and, suddenly, you start feeling hungry…What should your do? What to eat before bed? Well, you can have a healthy snack or drink a glass of milk, but there are some products that you should, definitely, avoid eating before bed…Let’s talk about those:
1) Pizza and pasta
Avoid eating pizza and pasta right before going to bed, because these meals are pretty heavy and rich in calories; eating this kind of food would give your tummy a real workout at night! When your sleep, your body relaxes and rests, so does your stomach, as well as other organs. On top of that, eating pasta and pizza before bed will, definitely, enlarge your love handles!
2) Coffee
If you want to drink something before hitting your cosy pillow, definitely, don’t go for coffee. In fact, coffee is a stimulant that has prolonged effect on the body (it’s effect will last for many hours), so that you won’t be able to sleep and rest properly; if you drink coffee at night, you might find yourself cleaning the kitchen, washing the floor or cooking three cakes, instead of sleeping; therefore, if you want to indulge yourself with a cup of tasty expresso, do it in the morning!
3) Ice cream
Ice cream is loaded with fats and sugar, it’s an absolute weight gaining bomb! When you inject sugar and fat into your body (by eating an ice cream) before going to sleep, your system won’t be able to burn this explosion of calories and will store them in your waistline for future use. Therefore, if you don’t want to gain weight, avoid eating ice cream before sleeping!
4) Cheese
Cheese is one of the worst foods to eat at night, especially for those who suffer from heartburn. Eating cheese before bed time can feel very heavy on the stomach, therefore, make sure to plan your meals in advance and enjoy that delightful portion of your favorite cheese during daytime instead.
5) Cookies and cakes
Cookies and cakes have similar to ice cream story. Packed with fats and sugar, cookies, cakes and various sweets (as well as chocolate) will give you a buzz at the wrong time. At night, when your body and the whole system try to relax and rest, the least thing you need is energizing sugar kick! If you feel like eating something sweet, make healthier choice and eat a fresh fruit or some berries. Chocolate (especially dark one), on the other hand, contains caffeine and can act as a stimulant, therefore, I suggest that you wait till dawn and then only bite your favorite chocolate bar.
6) Fast food
When you are looking for something to eat before bed time, avoid beef and bacon burgers like a plague. You don’t need this abundant injection of calories right before bed! Eating fast food before your night time rest is a guaranteed sleep killer! Moreover, the production of acid in your stomach will provoke very uncomfortable and unpleasant heartburn. Therefore, if chicken nuggets, french fries, onion rings and big macs appear in your mind when you are heading to bed, kick off these thoughts from your head straight away and drink a glass of water or milk instead.
7) Alcohol
If you want to have “terrible”, sleepless night, when you will wake up multiple times for no particular reason, then drink a glass of wine right before going to bed. Also, consuming alcohol prior to sleep, whether it’s wine, vodka or champagne, will have a big impact on the way your skin looks and feels and it can also aggravate snoring!
8) Soda
Soda, as well as energy drinks (such as red bull, for example) are, definitely, to be avoided, when you are getting ready for a good night rest. Packed with sugar, soda drinks also contain certain chemicals which can aggravate the gastrointestinal tract, therefore, sodas should, absolutely, be avoided at bed-time! If you feel thirsty, drinking a glass of water is the best decision! Also, most colas, as well as red bull contain caffeine, which is not the best friend of your good night sleep!
9) Spicy delicacies
Foods with the use of salsa, mustard and spicy peppers are not the best choice for a bed-time snack! These type of meals can cause strong heartburn and can prevent you from peacefully falling asleep, because of their energy boosting effects.
If you are thirsty at night, go for a glass of water, milk or green tea, if you feel hungry – eat sweet potato, banana, yogurt or rise. (Source: Beauty and Tips)
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President Muhammed Buhari had gone on a 10-day vacation and was expected back in the country in January but he wrote to the National Assembly to extend his vacation citing medical reasons. This time around however, no definite number of days was provided as to when the president would return.
Guardian reports that Femi Adesina who is the special adviser to the president on media and publicity reiterated that when the president would return will be made known.
He said: “When the President is coming will be made known.”
The Senate president, Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara were the latest people to visit the resident in UK although many have urged him to speak with Nigerians to dispel rumour about his state of health.
Adesina who appeared on a show on TVC on Thursday, February 16 said the president has a right to his vacation and there was no need to intrude.
On the issue of the president’s health, he said: “It is a matter of opinion and that those who say are welcome to their opinion as there are some people who don’t want to believe the word of other people and no matter what you say or do you have not done it well hence you leave them to their opinion.”
President Muhammed Buhari had gone on a 10-day vacation and was expected back in the country in January but he wrote to the National Assembl...
Joseph Benjamin is a multi-talented Nigerian actor, model, voice-over artist and singer, he is popularly known as the co-host of MTN Project Fame West Africa.
Early Life
Benjamin was born on 9 November 1976, to a Kogi State indigene father and an Anambra State mother. He attended primary school in Benue State and completed his secondary education in Lagos State. He attended University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he earned a diploma in Computer Literacy. Benjamin married in 2004 and has two children; he and his wife are now separated.
Career
Joseph Benjamin made his screen debut at the age of 12 when he appeared in the television program Tales by Moonlight on NTA. Benjamin made his first movie, Crossroads, in 1995 alongside Ramsey Nouah and Sandra Achums. Benjamin has since starred in several television series, including Edge of Paradise, in which he was being “crushed on” by his neighbor’s daughter. He starred with Genevieve Nnaji in the drama Tango With Me and has appeared in TV and radio commercials. He has concurrently been a co-host on MTN Project Fame West Africa.
Relationship
Benjamin got married in 2004 and has two children. He is presently separated from his wife.
Controversies
Joseph was said to have allegedly abandoned his home because he feels his wife is older than him and does not befit him.
The handsome actor has also been accused of having a profile on a dating website.
Awards And Nominations
He won the African Actor of the Year award at the 2012 African Film Awards.
He was nominated for Golden Actor in the Golden Movie Awards in 2015.
Joseph Benjamin is a multi-talented Nigerian actor, model, voice-over artist and singer, he is popularly known as the co-host of MTN Project...
1. We love arriving late to an occasion just because we feel others would arrive late too – AFRICAN TIME.
2. We flash with private number.
3. We are very loud especially when we are talking on the mobile phone.
4. We wear sun glasses at night.
5. We run in the rain even though we are already wet.
6. We answer questions with questions.
7. We always use ‘o’ at the end of everything.
8. We call every elderly family friend uncle or aunty.
9. Some of us will go to South Africa for one week and come back with American or British accent.
10. Our parents like to sew uniformed outfits for us and our siblings for special occasions.
11. We love to crush chicken bones and fish bones #Calcium things
12. Our mums especially would force us to eat even if we aren’t hungry or when we’re sick.
13. We love to invite people to occasions someone else invited us to.
14. If someone die in Nigeria, we don’t believe it is natural #Village must be involved.
15. Our Mothers remind us they carried our pregnancy for nine month when we refuse to go on errands for them.
16. We see u awake in the morning and ask u “u don wake?”
These are what make us UNIQUE!!!! (Source: NairaLand)
1. We love arriving late to an occasion just because we feel others would arrive late too – AFRICAN TIME. 2. We flash with private number. ...
The Coalition of Urhobo Nation Youth Leaders and Stakeholders (CUNYLS) has demanded that the presidency release a video recording of President Muhammadu Buhari who is currently in the United Kingdom on medical vacation.
The group made the suggestion on Friday, February 17 in a statement signed by Its convener, Comrade Rex Emojite Ekiugbo Anighoro and its acting Coordinator, Comrade Blessed Ughere.
According to Daily Post, the group also demanded a public presentation of the president’s health status. The group further suggested that former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President Alex Ekwueme should lead a delegation of statesmen to visit the president.
Part of the statement read: “We demand that a delegation of statesmen led by a former president pays a courtesy visit to Mr President in London, or wherever he is, and this visit be visually recorded and relayed to all Nigerians.
“We demand that the president’s state of health be immediately publicly declared for the benefits of all Nigerians.
“We recommend former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Vice President Alex Ekwueme to lead such delegation.
“We must state here that efforts by the presidency to stifle these rumours have rather given more impetus to the rumours.
“Perhaps it has not come to the realisations of the relevant authorities, but we must state here, that this current state of cul de sac and grave yard silence is an open invitation to power tussle, political imbroglio capable of destabilising the current government from actualisation of their campaign promises to our people.
“The desperation of members of the Presidency begs the question, if the President of Nigeria is healthy enough to receive guests stemmed from his political party’s leadership, why couldn’t he grant a live audience to multitude of Nigerians who thronged to demand that he addresses them.”
President Buhari has been in London since January 19. The presidency had first announced that he was there for a 10-day leave. But he has since extended the leave on medical grounds.
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According to a report by USA Today, Sen. John McCain without ever mentioning President Trump by name, used a speech in Germany on Friday as an international platform in an apparent blast at his fellow Republican’s policies and worldview.
Speaking at the 2017 Munich Security Conference, McCain, R-Ariz., chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, warned the world leaders against isolationism. The so-called “think-tank” conference has met for the past five decades, drawing leaders for debate on international security challenges.
“My friends: In the four decades I have attended this conference, I cannot recall a year where its purpose was more necessary or more important,” he said.
“The next panel asks us to consider whether the West will survive. In recent years, this question would invite accusations of hyperbole and alarmism. Not this year. If ever there were a time to treat this question with a deadly seriousness, it is now. “
Trump, who rallied voters during the 2016 campaign with his America-first approach, has criticized NATO, calling it “obsolete” in a January interview with the U.K. news site The Times. Trump’s comments have alarmed European leaders and NATO ally countries.
McCain’s public bickering with Trump has heightened in recent weeks. At the summit, he called on world leaders to take seriously his fears over the president’s policies. According to a transcript posted on McCain’s website, the senator went on to target Trump’s signature enforcement orders and world view.
“What would von Kleist’s generation (the founders of the Munich conference) say if they saw our world today? I fear that much about it would be all-too-familiar to them, and they would be alarmed by it.
“They would be alarmed by an increasing turn away from universal values and toward old ties of blood, and race, and sectarianism.
“They would be alarmed by the hardening resentment we see toward immigrants, and refugees, and minority groups, especially Muslims.
“They would be alarmed by the growing inability, and even unwillingness, to separate truth from lies.
“They would be alarmed that more and more of our fellow citizens seem to be flirting with authoritarianism and romanticizing it as our moral equivalent.”
McCain finished his remarks on an optimistic note, calling on ally countries to join him in denouncing “adversaries” who aim to create divide.
“Make no mistake, my friends: These are dangerous times, but you should not count America out, and we should not count each other out,” he said. “We must be prudent, but we cannot wring our hands and wallow in self-doubt. We must appreciate the limits of our power, but we cannot allow ourselves to question the rightness and goodness of the West. We must understand and learn from our mistakes, but we cannot be paralyzed by fear. We cannot give up on ourselves and on each other. That is the definition of decadence. And that is how world orders really do decline and fall.
“This is exactly what our adversaries want. This is their goal. They have no meaningful allies, so they seek to sow dissent among us and divide us from each other. They know that their power and influence are inferior to ours, so they seek to subvert us, and erode our resolve to resist, and terrorize us into passivity. They know they have little to offer the world beyond selfishness and fear, so they seek to undermine our confidence in ourselves and our belief in our own values,” he said.
According to a report by USA Today , Sen. John McCain without ever mentioning President Trump by name, used a speech in Germany on Friday a...
Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh celebrated her son King Andre Churchill as he turned 1-year-old yesterday. The actress had shared photos of her son revealing his face for the first time.
The mother of one tried to make her son’s first birthday memorable regardless of the recent break up of her 17-months old marriage to Oladunni Churchill. It is fair to say that she really pulled it off, watch the video below to see her and her son King Andre both having fun together with friends:
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Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh celebrated her son King Andre Churchill as he turned 1-year-old yesterday. The actress had shared photos of ...
Toyin Abraham born Olutoyin Aimakhu, September 5, 1984 is a Nigerian film actress, filmmaker, director and producer. She was born in Auchi , a town in Edo State in southern Nigeria, but spent her early life in Ibadan , the capital of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria. She obtained a Higher National Diploma certificate in marketing from Ibadan polytechnic. The actress better known for her roles in Yoruba movies came into the Industry in 2003.
In a 16 minute interview uploaded on her newly launched Youtube channel, ToyinAbrahamTV, the 32-year-old actress shares the story of how she used to hawk plantain chips as a child due to financial constraints.
She said:
“I have been waiting to share my childhood with people. I grew up from a poor background, we were poor physically not spiritually. I used to sell Ipekere, known as plantain chips in English, in traffic.
Years back, a friend that we used to hawk together died. We were hawking and she got crushed by a bus but that didn’t stop me from going back to sell a week later because there was nothing we were going to eat.”
The Alakada actress loves to play football and she also revealed her bad habit.
“There’s nothing I don’t like about myself but I have one bad habit; I love picking my nose. I am getting over it, my team is working on me.”
The interview wrapped up with an inspiring message to her fans, she encouraged them to believe in themselves, God and not allow mistakes, challenges and even people hold them back from achieving their goals. She of course thanked them for their endless support and love.
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Toyin Abraham born Olutoyin Aimakhu, September 5, 1984 is a Nigerian film actress, filmmaker, director and producer. She was born in Auchi ,...
Shea butter is an incredible natural beauty product, an ivory colored fat, which is taken from the nut of the African Shea tree. Rich in vitamins, moisturizing, nourishing and revitalizing, Shea butter is widely used in various skin creams and cosmetic products and can deliver many benefits to your skin, hair and health. Shea butter benefits are almost countless, but here are just 12 amazing ways in which you can use Shea butter in your beauty regime:
1. Shea butter protects your skin
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants, such as vitamins A and E, which help to protect the cells of your skin from free radicals, pollution and sun damage. Thanks to Vitamin A content, regular use of Shea butter can improve various skin conditions, such as blemishes, eczema, dermatitis, as well as slow down aging process, by stimulating the production of collagen, nourishing your skin and giving radiance. The cinnamic acid found in Shea butter also absorbs some of the skin damaging ultraviolet light, generated from the sun. In the winter Shea butter can become a great alternative to commercial skin moisturizers and can protect your skin from harsh and windy weather, providing moisture, adding beautiful glow and softening your skin.
2. Shea butter aids the healing process
Benefits of Shea butter include healing. The fatty acids and plant sterols contained in Shea butter make it a great treatment for skin blemishes and minor injuries. It is very effective as a treatment for skin rashes, minor burns, insect bites and stings, as it soothes the skin and promotes healing, thanks to it’s anti-inflamatory and healing properties.
3. Shea butter for skin – use Shea butter as an anti-aging treatment
Shea butter benefits also include anti-aging. Shea butter is quickly and easily absorbed by the skin and does not cause pores clogging, it also promotes the production of collagen. The vitamins A and E in the Shea butter help to keep your skin supple and prevent the signs of aging from appearing.
You can also use Shea butter as your body moisturizer, dry skin remedy and feet softener. This multipurpose product can care about your body from head to toe, relieving skin dryness, restoring skin elasticity, nourishing, hydrating and softening. Apply Shea butter all over your body at night and don’t forget to apply some on your feet before going to sleep, put on socks and your cosy pajamas and wake up with soft and moisturized body and feet.
4. Acne and other skin damage treatment
Shea butter has anti-inflammatory properties, owing it to some of the cinnamic acid derivatives it contains. Applied to inflamed areas of skin, it will soothe and calm the inflammation, as well as reduce the redness.
5. Shea butter lip balm
Because of how easily Shea butter is absorbed, it makes a wonderful, natural lip balm. Especially during spells of cold weather, apply Shea butter to your lips and it will nourish and moisturize them, helping to clear up dry and chapped lips fast. Try applying Shea butter 10 minutes before applying your lipstick and you will see how smoothly and beautifully your lipstick will glide on, your partner won’t be able to resist kissing your soft, beautiful lips!
6. Dandruff and dry scalp treatment
Your hair also can profit from Shea butter benefits. It’s great for soothing a dry itchy scalp and clearing up dandruff without clogging up your pores. Just massage your scalp with slightly warmed up Shea butter, cover your head with a shower cap and then towel, keep it on for at least 20 minutes, then wash off.
7. Shea butter for hair – dry hair treatment
Massage Shea butter into your hair twice a week, leaving it on for at least 20 minutes or even better overnight, and it will revitalize and soften brittle and dry hair. The Shea butter will moisturize your hair, improve the texture, add luster and softness and it will also help to control excess oil production in the scalp.
8. Shea butter is not just great for you; it’s good for babies too
Your baby can also enjoy Shea butter benefits. As a natural, chemical free moisturizer, Shea butter can’t be beaten. It’s an ideal moisturizer for the soft and delicate skin of a baby and it also helps to heal up nappy rash and eczema.
9. Restore the elasticity of your skin
As well as re-hydrating and softening your skin, Shea butter also helps to restore and maintain skin elasticity. It contains ingredients that are essential for this, including vitamins A, E and F, it will help keep your skin looking supple and beautiful.
10. Use as an after-sun care treatment
Shea butter benefits also include after-sun care. As well as using it to protect you from the sun, Shea butter also makes a great after-sun treatment. Apply after a day in the sun and it will provide your skin with a much needed replenishment of moisture, vitamins and nutrients and, if you have had too much sun, it will soothe away any soreness too.
11. Shea butter shaving cream
Shea butter benefits are almost countless. You can also use Shea butter as your shaving cream, or as an after shave treatment, and it will prevent those unpleasant after shave bumps from appearing.
12. Define your curls
If you have coarse hair and you want to give your curls more defined effect, you don’t necessarily need to buy those expensive products and hair treatments in shops. Warm up some Shea butter between your hands and apply to your hair to give definition to your curls and restore luster to your locks. Avoid applying too much though, because it can quickly make your hair look too greasy. Less is more in this case.
These are only few benefits of Shea butter, the list can go on and on…
When buying Shea butter, opt for the best grade, which is raw or unrefined Shea butter – it is extracted using water and contains the biggest amount of vitamins and nutrients. The color of unrefined Shea butter varies from cream (whipped butter like color) to yellow with grayish tint, it also has nutty aroma which is not present in other refined Shea butter grades. (Source: Beauty and Tips)
Shea butter is an incredible natural beauty product, an ivory colored fat, which is taken from the nut of the African Shea tree. Rich in vit...
Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this complex biochemical process, calories in food and beverages are combined with oxygen to release the energy your body needs to function.
How To Boost Your Metabolism?
Sick and fed up of the slow metabolism you inherited from your ancestors?
Here is good news: you aren’t stuck with this kind of metabolism for the rest of your life. It can be changed! Research has shown that our metabolism can be tricked into changing so that it burns calories faster and more efficiently than it was doing. How awesome is that?
Some of the tips on this list are quite arduous, while others are easy-peasy hacks. But if you’re serious about boosting your metabolism and shifting some weight, you’ll take it all seriously.
Let’s have a look at 10 useful tips on how to boost your metabolism.
Be Intense
If you regularly go for a walk, a swim or even a jog or run, you might benefit if you ramp your intensity up a bit. Going harder for thirty-second intervals before returning to your usual speed means that you take in more oxygen, which then turns your cells into powerhouses that work harder at burning more energy. Score!
According to the experts, being more intense for just 30 seconds now and then during your workouts is an easy way of encouraging your cells to burn burn burn more efficiently throughout the rest of the day.
So stop going at your usual rate – go harder!
Eat Protein
Another good tip on how to boost your metabolism is to eat more protein. How much protein are you getting in the morning? The chances are that you need to add more.
Breakfast is a crucial meal for you right now as you seek to boost your metabolism. A high-fat breakfast is a big no-no that needs to be substituted with one rich in protein.
If your usual breakfast consists of pancakes and coffee, it’s time to swap for eggs and yogurt (preferably Greek).
Consume More Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acids are awesome. But are you getting enough of them into your system?
Omega 3’s, which you can find most abundantly in the likes of salmon and walnuts, help to lower inflammation, control your blood sugar levels – and better regulate your metabolism. Win all-round.
Moreover, omega 3 fatty acids have also been linked to lowered resistance to leptin, a fat-causing hormone.
If you dislike both salmon and walnuts, it’s possible to consume omega 3 fatty acid supplements instead. They’re convenient, cheap and stuffed with lots of great benefits that will speed up your metabolism.
Cut Out Diet Soda
This is another great tip on how to boost your metabolism…I know, I know. You drink diet soda because you’ve always loved soda and have been convinced that diet soda is a lot healthier. Moreover, it means you don’t have to completely end your love affair with soda.
The bad news is that diet soda is bad for you, too. Sure, there are no calories, but the artificial sweetener in diet soda warps the way your metabolism usually responds to sugar in a very bad way.
It’s not conclusive, but research has suggested that there is a link between diet sodas and metabolism syndrome.
To be on the safe side, avoid diet sodas.
Do Some Strength Training
Got some dumbbells in your attic? Fantastic. If not, no worries – they don’t cost much money at all. And their benefits right now for you are amazing – they boost your metabolism.
Indeed, studies have shown that muscle weighs a lot more than fat. Not only this, but it also uses up more energy, too.
By doing some strength training, you can improve your resting metabolism by around one-hundred extra calories each day. How sweet is that?
This means that when you don’t fancy hitting the gym now and then, it’s hardly a problem.
Green Tea
Drinking green tea regularly is another fabulous tip on how to boost your metabolism.
Ah, green tea. The best thing in the world for some of us, and the most feared liquid ever for the rest. You just knew it’d be on this list, didn’t you?!
It’s true that green tea is an acquired taste and not everyone likes it. But its health benefits are numerous and moreover you can now buy flavoured green tea which tastes better and STILL comes with all the many benefits – including a boosted metabolism.
Research has indeed shown that dieters who drink lots of green tea lose more weight quicker than those who abstain from it. Experts think this is down to the catechins in green tea, which may (or may not) enhance thermogenesis and fat oxidation.
How your metabolism responds to green tea depends on how much you drink. Five cups a day should be enough to do the trick.
Cut Out Alcohol
As well as adding green tea to your diet, it’s also time to cut out alcohol. This is usually something many dieters struggle with, but if you start associating alcohol with pain (weight gain and a slow metabolism) as opposed to pleasure (fun with friends), you can easily cut it out of your life.
Not only does alcohol itself slow down our metabolism, it also encourages us to eat more calories. Booze is, after all, an aperitif.
Add Spices To Your Dishes
Next good tip on how to boost your metabolism is to add spices to your dishes. Spices are so easy to use and so tasty. Just sprinkle some on your soups, stir fries and scrambled eggs (and much more, too!).
Don’t Skip The Calories
Your metabolism is smart. No offence, but it’s probably smarter than you.
See, while you think you’re doing the right thing by skipping lots of calories now that you’re dieting, your metabolism has already identified a problem: If you’re consuming less calories, you’ll have less energy. Thus, your metabolism decides that it’s going to metabolise even slower so as to conserve more energy!
Drat! You simply can’t outwit it.
So keep eating your calories so that that your resting metabolic rate is at least matched.
Get Active
Seriously, nothing will boost your metabolism quite like activity. Take walks after meals. Instead of driving to the shop, walk to the shop. Start your day with a morning jog. Avoid elevators and take the stairs instead.
Little changes to your life such as these really will reward you with a faster metabolism that burns fat more efficiently. (Source: Beautyandtips.com)
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Senator Dino Melaye has blamed the civil servants for hampering the impact of the change promised by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) through corrupt practices.
Melaye, speaking with the media in Abuja, said that change mantra was not about the APC as a political party but about the way Nigerians conduct themselves, Daily Post reports.
He said: “The change mantra is not about the All Progressives Congress (APC). The civil servants who are responsible for major corruption in the system are still the same people.”
“The message of change is not only to members of the APC. It is to Nigeria and Nigerians on how we conduct ourselves; and, how we operate government agencies and activities” he said.
The senator called on Nigerians to have attitudinal change as the country needed such to overcome the current economic recession.
“Nigerians, we must have attitudinal change, we must decide that the country is in recession now and we are approaching depression so we must begin to take the right steps inwardly,” he said.
The senator also urged civil servants in this country, politicians and those who find themselves in positions of authority to become born-again, and begin to act positively towards ameliorating the past.
Senator Dino Melaye has blamed the civil servants for hampering the impact of the change promised by the ruling All Progressives Congress (A...