4 Late-Night Drinks For Better Blood Sugar, According To Dietitians

 

These soothing beverages won’t spike your blood sugars.

Wondering what to sip on late at night that won’t spike your blood sugar? The good news is that water isn’t your only option—but it’s important to watch out for added sugars. “Sugary drinks like soda, sweet tea, juice and sugar-sweetened coffees can lead to quick blood sugar spikes because they are rapidly absorbed and lack fiber, fat or protein to slow digestion,” says Paloma Vega, M.S., RDN.¹

To help you choose wisely, we asked dietitians to share their favorite blood sugar–friendly late-night drinks. Their top picks—unsweetened tea, golden milk

Hilda Baci Named Guinness World Records Icon

 

Guinness World Records on Thursday named Nigerian chef and restaurateur Hilda Baci a GWR Icon, recognising the multiple record-holder’s impact on global record-breaking culture and her role in inspiring a wave of Guinness World Records attempts in Nigeria.

She becomes the first Nigerian to receive the GWR Icon recognition.

The GWR Icon title is a distinction used by Guinness World Records to recognise

Mixed Reactions Trail Baba Ijesha, Wife Luminee’s Newborn Announcement

 

Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and his wife, Anjy Luminee, have welcomed a baby boy, a development that has sparked mixed reactions on social media.

DAILY POST reported that the couple announced the birth of their son on Tuesday, drawing congratulatory messages from colleagues, fans and well wishers.

However, the announcement also reignited discussions about the actor’s past legal troubles.

Among those who reacted was Bobrisky, whose congratulatory message attracted

Why I Stopped Going To Church – Nicki Minaj

 

American rapper, Nicki Minaj has revealed why she stopped attending church.

Speaking in a recent episode of The Bryce Crawford podcast, Minaj disclosed that she quit church immediately she became successful.

She explained that she didn’t stop going to church because of an ideological change but because she always performs at weekends, which leaves her too exhausted to

‘I’m Not Your Typical Nigerian Christian’ – Nancy Isime Explains Her Faith

 

 Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has shared her views on faith, claiming that she is not a “typical Nigerian Christian.”

Speaking in a recent interview with Jay On-Air, Isime explained that, unlike some Nigerian Christians, she does not look up to a pastor or a priest for direction, but uses her intuitions in following Jesus.

The movie star, however, noted that she has some “anchors” like Apostle Joshua Selman, whom she learns from.

Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has shared her views on faith, claiming that she is

Heat Exposure Reducing Effectiveness Of Medicines, NAFDAC Warns

 

 Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Christiana Adeyeye, has warned that rising temperatures and poor storage conditions are compromising the potency of medicines and contributing to treatment failures across the country.

Adeyeye, who was represented by the Director of Laboratory Services, Pharmacist Nkem Ifudu, spoke at the 3rd Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training (IAMRAT) Day Celebration themed “Preserving Potency: Navigating Heat Stress in Medicine Distribution and Usage.”

The Director-General described heat stress as a major but often underestimated threat to medicine quality, citing commonly used antibiotics such as amoxicillin and

At Age 50, She Started a Business From Her Kitchen Table. Now Her Everyday Household Product Makes $31 Million a Year.

 

Paula Blankenship inherited her mother’s eye for DIY furniture.

Paula Blankenship, the 63-year-old founder of Heirloom Traditions Paint and author of the forthcoming memoir Just Open the Jar: A DIY Path to Creating a Life You Love, comes from a family of entrepreneurs.

She grew up in Oneida, Tennessee, watching her parents run a retail business. Blankenship was interested in doing the same. She didn’t graduate from high school; at 16, her mother helped her open her first shop selling clothes. After that, she and her sister opened a retail store selling floor covering, paint and other items