5 Fruits to Reach for When You Need an Energy Boost

 

If you’re feeling sluggish in the afternoon, there are many good reasons to choose fruit. The carbohydrates and fiber in bananas, apples, and other fruits make them an excellent source of steady energy.   

1. Bananas

Calories: 113 in one banana
Carbohydrates: 26.4 g
Fiber: 1.96 g

Bananas are known for their high potassium content, but they’re also rich in carbohydrates, making them an excellent quick pick-me-up.

“The simple sugars, fructose and glucose, [in bananas] offer an immediate energy source,” Stacey Woodson, MS, RDN, LDN, registered dietitian based in

‘We Are Very Ignorant’ – NAFDAC DG Fires Back At Nigerians Over Fake Products

 

The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, has explained that the agency does not regulate fresh produce such as oranges sold directly in markets.

The NAFDAC DG made this known while speaking in a recent interview explaining the agency’s role in regulating fake products.

According to Adeyeye, the primary mandate for regulating fresh agricultural produce lies with the Ministry of Agriculture, while NAFDAC is responsible for

The Best Late-Night Drink to Support Healthy Aging, According to Dietitians

 

When you think “late-night drink,” think cows, not cocktails.

If you’ve reached a certain age, the days of late-night drinking might largely be behind you—at least, a certain type of late-night drinking. But if you’re looking to support healthy aging, there’s one bedtime beverage that’s genuinely a good choice: milk. The warm, soothing cup you may have enjoyed as a child is just as nutritious as ever, and has a lot to offer in your later years. “We often think of milk as something just for kids, but it’s an incredibly rich source of nutrition for adults as

Extreme Heat Threatens Pregnancy, Birth Safety — UN Official

 

United Nations Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, warns that extreme heat is emerging as a potentially fatal threat to pregnant women, newborns and maternal healthcare systems as climate change intensifies.

Stiell, speaking on Monday at the Birthright event in Suva, Fiji, said rising temperatures were increasingly linked to pregnancy complications, premature birth, stillbirth and low birth weight.

The UN climate chief warned that pregnancy and childbirth were becoming a new

Younger Men Now Rushing Older Women – Damilola Adegbite Claims

 

Nollywood actress, Damilola Adegbite has claimed that she has noticed a new trend in the Nigerian dating scene, where younger men are increasingly finding older women more attractive.

Speaking on her recent podcast, posted on her YouTube channel, Adegbite said society used to make women feel like they should exit the dating scene once they crossed a certain age, but that is now changing, as younger men now prefer older women.

Using the biblical analogy of the rejected stone becoming the chief cornerstone, the 41-year-old movie star said older women who were once overlooked have now

‘I’m No Longer A Feminist’ — Amber Rose

 

American model and television personality, Amber Rose, has revealed that she no longer identifies as a feminist, saying her perspective has changed since becoming a mother to sons.

Rose made the disclosure while reflecting on how her views have evolved with age and motherhood.

According to her, she still believes in empowering women and supporting “girl power,” but she now has a broader understanding of gender issues.

“As I’ve gotten older and now have sons, I’m no longer a feminist. I still believe in

Raneen Awad’s Entrepreneurial Journey: From Starting At 16 To Building RENO

 

 

Raneen Awad has already started making transformative moves in her life at a time when many young people are still trying to figure out who they will be in the future. At the age of 16, she began her career in the beauty industry as a face model in various beauty salons. This early experience led her on a career journey that would eventually see her move from content creation and social media to entrepreneurship and the establishment of her own skincare and beauty brand, RENO. Now, Raneen has 264,000 followers on Instagram and has become a social media influencer, content creator, entrepreneur, and founder/owner of RENO. However, her enterprise was not just a flash in the pan. It grew out of years of experimentation,