Allure vanguard 16th February edition

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CELEBS...

We can’t get enough of!

TROUSER’S

tRenD

JoSeph RobeRt R Rt okougbo

Sunny Steven Saliu

Infinity Gets A Fresh Start

SamSon uzoDinma unongo

e m a i l : a l l u r e fo r t h e wo rl d @ v a n g u a r d n g r. c o m

FASHION 4-5

FEATURES 12

10 Celebs we can’t get enough of

February 17 - February 23

THIS WEEK

Inside

ON THE COVER

FASH IO N

RUFFLED GOWN... She showed her love for ruffle in her designs.

Here she paired ankara with taffeta which amounted to a lovely rose ruffle gown.

• Has The Church Approved Pre-Marital Relationship?

- continued

6-7

Trouser’s Trend

MONOCHROME PLAYSUIT SHORTS... This jumpsuit completes a classic look.

• The Store Opening - continued

PEOPLE 14 - 15

Her trendy MAXI DRESSES... are with elegant cuts and can be worn at various events from the red carpet, to a party or a date. She used a belt add to add detail to the cloth. This really shows taste in her designs.

@ UBA CEO Awards M·a·c launches into nigeria with media junket & m.A.C rocks colour party Lizzy Gavy launches New outlet Flower girl debuts in cinema

“True friends are like dia monds – bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style.”

Bill Watterson

PHOTOGRAPHY Moussa Moussa. DRESS Hollies. JEWELRY Cephas. MAKE-UP Azuka Mordi

Nicole Richie

“What fun is it being cool if you can’t wear a sombrero?”

“The human body is the best work of art.”

Jess C. Scott

“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alt er it every six months.”

Oscar Wilde

A few years ago, the Infinity band was a formidable gospel act, riding on the crest of their hit song, ‘Olori Oko’. With a well choreographed video, they won many hearts. But, like a comet, they disappeared, leaving a fading trail of ‘Olori Oko’ cymbals.

So, where did all the flash that comes with success go? Well, you are about to find out from the three leading acts of Infinity... What they have been up to individually and their piping hot come-back CD. See pp.

8, 9, 10 and 11.

On our fashion pages, we give a low-down on trousers trend. Plus 10 celebs we can never get enough of. The minute they step out on the red carpet, the ‘paps’ fall over themselves for a flick. If truth be told, so do you and me from the corners of our eyes.

Have a great week!

COVER PHOTO : BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA

Remmy

8 - 11

ARMLESS MERMAID DRESS... is the perfect way to rock your amazing curves on a red carpet event or a wedding ceremony.

...In the beginning, they were five in number: Francis Alabi, David Adebiyi Thomas, Kehinde Akinbode, Joseph Robert Okougbo and Samson Uzodinma Nnogo. They all met in secondary school and were united by their love for music and passion for Christ. They took the name ‘Infinity’, a typical Christian boy band and armed with great talents.

Then, they stormed the music scene with their hit song ‘Olori Oko’, a song that brought them fame and fortune and deals.

TEAM EDITOR REMMY DIAGBARE DEPUTY EDITOR JEMI EKUNKUNBOR ASST. EDITOR YEMISI SULEIMAN CONTRIBUTORS PRINCESS KATE EMIKO BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA FOLAKE AKINOLA JEROME CODJO-YAOVI ONIPEDE

CONT. EDITOR LATASHA NGWUBE COPY EDITOR DD WILLIAM-WEST CORRESPONDENTS FATIMA GARBA DAVINA AYODELE LAYOUT / DESIGN Gregory Obi PHOTO OSCAR OCHIOGU

Printed and published by Vanguard Media Ltd Vanguard Avenue Kirikiri Canal; P.M.B 1007 Apapa, Lagos.

For advertisement / enquiries, call JANET: 0803715691, OGE: 08039777910 Office Auxiliary: EBERE OKOH

ASYMMETRIC HEM DRESS...

The mixture of blue, white and black gives a cool air and the red hand bag adds a little pop of colour to the outfit.

JEANS comes out handy when the thought of a smart casual look comes to mind. She showed this with her jeans paired with a lace blouse, pump heels and a red hand bag.

Remmy Diagbare

February 17, 2013 /

3

e m a i l : a l l u r e fo r t h e wo rl d @ v a n g u a r d n g r. c o m

FASHION 4-5

FEATURES 12

10 Celebs we can’t get enough of

February 17 - February 23

THIS WEEK

Inside

ON THE COVER

FASH IO N

RUFFLED GOWN... She showed her love for ruffle in her designs.

Here she paired ankara with taffeta which amounted to a lovely rose ruffle gown.

• Has The Church Approved Pre-Marital Relationship?

- continued

6-7

Trouser’s Trend

MONOCHROME PLAYSUIT SHORTS... This jumpsuit completes a classic look.

• The Store Opening - continued

PEOPLE 14 - 15

Her trendy MAXI DRESSES... are with elegant cuts and can be worn at various events from the red carpet, to a party or a date. She used a belt add to add detail to the cloth. This really shows taste in her designs.

@ UBA CEO Awards M·a·c launches into nigeria with media junket & m.A.C rocks colour party Lizzy Gavy launches New outlet Flower girl debuts in cinema

“True friends are like dia monds – bright, beautiful, valuable, and always in style.”

Bill Watterson

PHOTOGRAPHY Moussa Moussa. DRESS Hollies. JEWELRY Cephas. MAKE-UP Azuka Mordi

Nicole Richie

“What fun is it being cool if you can’t wear a sombrero?”

“The human body is the best work of art.”

Jess C. Scott

“Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alt er it every six months.”

Oscar Wilde

A few years ago, the Infinity band was a formidable gospel act, riding on the crest of their hit song, ‘Olori Oko’. With a well choreographed video, they won many hearts. But, like a comet, they disappeared, leaving a fading trail of ‘Olori Oko’ cymbals.

So, where did all the flash that comes with success go? Well, you are about to find out from the three leading acts of Infinity... What they have been up to individually and their piping hot come-back CD. See pp.

8, 9, 10 and 11.

On our fashion pages, we give a low-down on trousers trend. Plus 10 celebs we can never get enough of. The minute they step out on the red carpet, the ‘paps’ fall over themselves for a flick. If truth be told, so do you and me from the corners of our eyes.

Have a great week!

COVER PHOTO : BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA

Remmy

8 - 11

ARMLESS MERMAID DRESS... is the perfect way to rock your amazing curves on a red carpet event or a wedding ceremony.

...In the beginning, they were five in number: Francis Alabi, David Adebiyi Thomas, Kehinde Akinbode, Joseph Robert Okougbo and Samson Uzodinma Nnogo. They all met in secondary school and were united by their love for music and passion for Christ. They took the name ‘Infinity’, a typical Christian boy band and armed with great talents.

Then, they stormed the music scene with their hit song ‘Olori Oko’, a song that brought them fame and fortune and deals.

TEAM EDITOR REMMY DIAGBARE DEPUTY EDITOR JEMI EKUNKUNBOR ASST. EDITOR YEMISI SULEIMAN CONTRIBUTORS PRINCESS KATE EMIKO BAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA FOLAKE AKINOLA JEROME CODJO-YAOVI ONIPEDE

CONT. EDITOR LATASHA NGWUBE COPY EDITOR DD WILLIAM-WEST CORRESPONDENTS FATIMA GARBA DAVINA AYODELE LAYOUT / DESIGN Gregory Obi PHOTO OSCAR OCHIOGU

Printed and published by Vanguard Media Ltd Vanguard Avenue Kirikiri Canal; P.M.B 1007 Apapa, Lagos.

For advertisement / enquiries, call JANET: 0803715691, OGE: 08039777910 Office Auxiliary: EBERE OKOH

ASYMMETRIC HEM DRESS...

The mixture of blue, white and black gives a cool air and the red hand bag adds a little pop of colour to the outfit.

JEANS comes out handy when the thought of a smart casual look comes to mind. She showed this with her jeans paired with a lace blouse, pump heels and a red hand bag.

Remmy Diagbare

February 17, 2013 /

3

FASH IO N

FA S H I O N

AgbAnI dArego

The fashion designer is one of the coolest around.

Whether she’s wearing a funky short-sleeved shirt, bold shoes, or an elegant ankara dress, she always looks fashionforward and totally at ease in her clothes.

by - Yemisi Suleiman

nkIru Anumudu

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/ February 17, 2013

February 17, 2013 /

5

FASH IO N

FA S H I O N

AgbAnI dArego

The fashion designer is one of the coolest around.

Whether she’s wearing a funky short-sleeved shirt, bold shoes, or an elegant ankara dress, she always looks fashionforward and totally at ease in her clothes.

by - Yemisi Suleiman

nkIru Anumudu

4

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February 17, 2013 /

5

FA S H IO N

At HLÉtIQue CHIC

TROUSER’S TREND!!!

MARY WILLIAMS

SkInny trouSerS

TIWA SAVAGE

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/ February 17, 2013

by - Fatima Garba

From the basic tendencies in fashion on trousers 2012 it is possible to allocate flare, wide, narrow trousers. fashion designers are more involved into the great assortment of variety .Fashion can be whimsical, but its always evolving therefore let’s look at the new trouser trends of 2013.

SuIt yourSeLF

FLAred trouSerS How to wear... Use moderately The habit of copying of fashion of the last century has finally returned seventieth in fashion and one of the most recognized parts of a wardrobe of that time has also returned – its flared trousers with high waist.Nowadays fashion trend is light flare that looks quite modern and hardly reminds of «flare of 70s».

Wear with a nice blouse to complete this look.

How to wear... SUIT YOURSELF It’s the year of the pant, and the preferred length is short and ankle-skimming. Go for the full suit with the addition of a crisp white blouse (preferably button-down) and a tailored tuxedo jacket. Add a pair of black pumps or feminine heel to give it a classy 2013-style.

AkAN CUTOUT SILk-CREPE SHIRT, TODD LYNN.

FIber oPtICS UGONNA OMERUO

SUEDE-TRIMMED CREPE BLOUSE, HELMUT LANG.

OGE OKOYE

FA S H IO N

At HLÉtIQue CHIC

TROUSER’S TREND!!!

MARY WILLIAMS

SkInny trouSerS

TIWA SAVAGE

6

/ February 17, 2013

by - Fatima Garba

From the basic tendencies in fashion on trousers 2012 it is possible to allocate flare, wide, narrow trousers. fashion designers are more involved into the great assortment of variety .Fashion can be whimsical, but its always evolving therefore let’s look at the new trouser trends of 2013.

SuIt yourSeLF

FLAred trouSerS How to wear... Use moderately The habit of copying of fashion of the last century has finally returned seventieth in fashion and one of the most recognized parts of a wardrobe of that time has also returned – its flared trousers with high waist.Nowadays fashion trend is light flare that looks quite modern and hardly reminds of «flare of 70s».

Wear with a nice blouse to complete this look.

How to wear... SUIT YOURSELF It’s the year of the pant, and the preferred length is short and ankle-skimming. Go for the full suit with the addition of a crisp white blouse (preferably button-down) and a tailored tuxedo jacket. Add a pair of black pumps or feminine heel to give it a classy 2013-style.

AkAN CUTOUT SILk-CREPE SHIRT, TODD LYNN.

FIber oPtICS UGONNA OMERUO

SUEDE-TRIMMED CREPE BLOUSE, HELMUT LANG.

OGE OKOYE

rEPOrtAGE

rEPOrtAGE

InfInIty Gets A fresh stArt o g n o n U a m n i d o z U Samson By - Jemi Ekunkunbor

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u i l a S n e v e Sunny St

o b g u o k O t r e b o R h p Jose PROFILES

rEPOrtAGE

rEPOrtAGE

InfInIty Gets A fresh stArt o g n o n U a m n i d o z U Samson By - Jemi Ekunkunbor

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/ February 17, 2013

u i l a S n e v e Sunny St

o b g u o k O t r e b o R h p Jose PROFILES

REPORTAGE

REPORTAGE

As a gospel group, which by the way means good news, all we want to do is bring good news to the people in anyway we can

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February 17, 2013 /

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REPORTAGE

REPORTAGE

As a gospel group, which by the way means good news, all we want to do is bring good news to the people in anyway we can

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February 17, 2013 /

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FEA TURE

F EA T U R E

Get Captivated by - Jerome Onipede ...CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

People need to do something. Tell them or show them more of what they have to do, and give them all the assistants they need to do them.

Loose them and let them go. If nothing is done about the sex scourge that has hit the church, she shouldn’t expect so much respect from outsiders or the blessings that makes rich from a Holy God either.

It’s amazing how many of our brides are giving birth seven (7) months after their wedding and the children given birth to are not born premature!

What are the real needs of mature singles?

What can be done to for singles to start having sincere relationships amongst church members; not a situation where brothers in the church continue to tell lies to their own sisters, duping many of them financially in addition to the ‘sex trip’ bonuses because they believe they cannot be caught.

How can the church stop believing that she’s making progress by having 18 people get married in 6 months, when there are over 1,800 who are equally ready, but are not married at the time because they haven’t found their life partners

yet?

If we don’t sit and talk about this sex scourge that has overtaken the church while we were sleeping, we will remain as powerless as we are becoming already; full of so much talk but less to show for it. I believe we need to promote true friendship again. Friendship that is not out to use people, but adds value to lives; friendship that is out to make sacrifices, and make others truly happy.

Friendship maintained over time is costly.

Not only does it take effort just to keep up with someone when both of you are moving around in the first few years of your careers, it also requires even more to deal with personality quirks, misunderstandings, and slights. Lacking the willingness to pay attention and to invest emotional energy, friends become mere

acquaintances - and eventually become strangers all over again.

Ever wondered why scriptures represent the church as the family of God? Why it pictures its members as sisters and brothers to one another?

The deeper truth is that we belong to one another in a significant way and are expected to look out for one another in a pinch, to take up for one another when the ‘neighbourhood bully’ (i.e.

Satan) comes calling with the sinister intent of doing real harm to one of us.

Don’t forsake your highest ideals. The most intimate of human relationships is the one between husbands and wives in marital covenants. With sociologists telling us that about half of all first marriages are failing, something must be wrong with our thinking. Where is the “excellence” we are building into our roles as mates and parents?

Research tells us that “till death do us part” has been laid aside as an archaic convention in wedding ceremonies of late. In its place are things like “for as long as our love shall last” or “until our time together is over.” How’s that for being openended? For leaving a way out?

For some people, what they call “love” doesn’t last into the third month. Their “time together is hardly enough to unpack.”

‘Make it easy on yourself’ seems to be the rule of thumb for too many of us. So, we are shallow in our faith, careless about our character, and weak in our commitments. We betray our spiritual potential.

We abandon the ethical path.

Has the church approved of pre-marital sex? I think the world has a right to know.

Maybe we can build this year’s Valentine’s Day around opportunities for the singles and married to experience true love by organizing decent social functions that encourage true friendships.

Counseling inquiries on Marriage, Relationships, Career and Matchmaking >> @jeromeistalking on Twitter. “Like” Jerome Yaovi Onipede on Facebook.

not just slimming but fitness

BEST HEALTHY FOODS FOR

2013

CHICKEN, FISH AND SEAFOOD! Full of omega-3 fats, minerals and proteins, chicken, fish and seafood are some of the most important elements to maintain healthy diet. Prepared simply, broiled with delicate flavourings, chicken and fish go well on top any salad or as a meal on their own.

CHICKEN – It boosts the immune system and helps to fight colds and flu by stimulating the production of infectionfighting cells. A portion of lean chicken meat contains mainly half a day’s recommended intake of protein for an adult woman, a whole day’s intake of niacin (vitamin B3), and makes a larger contribution to our intake of minerals such as iron, the anti-oxidant zinc, and potassium. Chicken is rich in selenium, one of the minerals that is often lacking in our diets and which gives strong anti-cancer action. Studies show that organic chicken contains high levels of omega-3 fats, vitamin E and other nutrients than non-organic.

TUNA – Fresh tuna is an important source of omega-3 fats and anti-oxidant minerals for arterial and heart health, and is also rich in vitamin E for healthy skin. It is an excellent source of protein and is especially rich in B vitamins, selenium, and magnesium. A small portion will contain around 20 percent of your daily vitamin E needs. While most types of tuna contain fewer of the essential omega-3 fats than some other fishes do, there is still a good content of EPA and DHA fats.

DHA is particularly effective in keeping our hearts and brains healthy and in good working order. Just one portion of tuna a week can provide the recommended 1.49 of these fats a week.

SARDINE – One of the best sources of omega-3 fats, it protects us against heart and Alzheimer’s diseases. It is also

ESCAPADES of

KATHY EMIKO

BodyPerfect

Style

one of the richest sources of omega 3-fats, DHA, EPA. These fatty acids help to prevent or control diseases including arthritis, cardio-vascular and Alzheimer’s disease. Adequate intake can help reduce depression and enhance cognitive abilities.

Sardines are one of the few foods rich in vitamin D, which helps to form and protect our bones throughout life. They are

HEALTH

News101

Do you know that just one cup of cooked oat meal contains 8 grams of fibre, which accounts for almost a thousand of the recommended daily amounts.

Break the fast with…

Oat meal: When you wake up ravenous after a good night’s rest, the best thing you can do is “break your fast”. The word “breakfast” implies just that. But before anything solid passes through your mouth, remember you are dehydrated too. Your cells are crying out for water. Drink two 8-ounce glasses of water; as you do, this essential liquid will begin to replenish your thirsty cells. No breakfast choice should include sugary, calorie-laden cereals or pastries.

The best solution to your breakfast growlers is oat meal or other hot cooked cereals. Why? Because, it is so nutritious; it is one of the first foods to be recognized by the American Food and Drug Administration for its medical benefit.

It is loaded with soluble fibre or plant fibre, thus helpful to control blood sugar and reducing blood cholesterol levels. The plentiful fibre in oat meal helps to control weight loss.

also very high in other vitamins and minerals. One portion provides about a third of an adult’s daily needs of iron and vitamin E and a whole day’s requirement of vitamin B12 and selenium.

Mackerel: Relatively inexpensive, mackerel is an excellent source of omega-3 fats. It is also rich in minerals and vitamin E. It is a good source for everyone seeking their weekly portion of fish only. It also contains some of the highest EPA and DHA, the two special omegas-3 fats found in significant amounts almost exclusively in only fish and fish livers.

Several scientific papers provide evidence that increased consumption confers mainly important and even vital health benefits. Numerous trials show that regular intake of fish oils protects us against heart diseases and stroke by reducing inflammation and blood pressure and improving blood fat and cholesterol profile.

SALMON – An excellent source of omega-3 fats, of cancerfighting selenium and of vitamin B12 which helps to protect against heart diseases and a form of anaemia. It provides protection against heart disease, blood clots, stroke, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and certain skin conditions.

Salmon is also an excellent source of selenium (which protects against cancer), protein, maun, vitamin B12, magnesium, and vitamin B6.

CRAYFISH – Low in sodium and rich in vitamin E, crayfish are good for heart health and excellent skin. Lower in cholesterol than shrimps, they contain excellent range of minerals. They are also a good source of anti-oxidant vitamin E which is linked with protection against arterial and heart disease, some cancers, and can reduce the pain of arthritis.

CRAB – This low fat, high protein shell fish contains L-tyrosine for brain power and high levels of selenium for protection from cancer. L-tyrosine is an amino-acid that has been shown to help brain power. It contains as much protein as a similar weight of lean beef and is therefore ideal for vegetarians who eat fish or seafood. A 100g portion of crab provides over half a day’s recommended intake of selenium, a powerful mineral with anti-cancer action as well as a quarter day’s foliate – this vitamin helps to protect against birth defects and is also linked to reduction in levels of blood homocysteine, which is a contributing factor in heart disease.

OYSTERS – Prized for their nutritional qualities, oysters are rich in zinc, which boosts fertility and skin health, wound healing and immune-boosting properties. This mineral is also a plus for virility. It is important for skin health and is an antioxidant. Recent research has found that caramide compounds in oysters inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells.

Princess Kathy is a certified nutrition and fitness consultant.

Email: bodyperfectng@aol.com | http://body4jesus.blogspot.com

THE

HEALTH with

Prof. Oladapo

...CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

ASHIRU

...TO BE CONTINUED

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Get Captivated by - Jerome Onipede ...CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK

People need to do something. Tell them or show them more of what they have to do, and give them all the assistants they need to do them.

Loose them and let them go. If nothing is done about the sex scourge that has hit the church, she shouldn’t expect so much respect from outsiders or the blessings that makes rich from a Holy God either.

It’s amazing how many of our brides are giving birth seven (7) months after their wedding and the children given birth to are not born premature!

What are the real needs of mature singles?

What can be done to for singles to start having sincere relationships amongst church members; not a situation where brothers in the church continue to tell lies to their own sisters, duping many of them financially in addition to the ‘sex trip’ bonuses because they believe they cannot be caught.

How can the church stop believing that she’s making progress by having 18 people get married in 6 months, when there are over 1,800 who are equally ready, but are not married at the time because they haven’t found their life partners

yet?

If we don’t sit and talk about this sex scourge that has overtaken the church while we were sleeping, we will remain as powerless as we are becoming already; full of so much talk but less to show for it. I believe we need to promote true friendship again. Friendship that is not out to use people, but adds value to lives; friendship that is out to make sacrifices, and make others truly happy.

Friendship maintained over time is costly.

Not only does it take effort just to keep up with someone when both of you are moving around in the first few years of your careers, it also requires even more to deal with personality quirks, misunderstandings, and slights. Lacking the willingness to pay attention and to invest emotional energy, friends become mere

acquaintances - and eventually become strangers all over again.

Ever wondered why scriptures represent the church as the family of God? Why it pictures its members as sisters and brothers to one another?

The deeper truth is that we belong to one another in a significant way and are expected to look out for one another in a pinch, to take up for one another when the ‘neighbourhood bully’ (i.e.

Satan) comes calling with the sinister intent of doing real harm to one of us.

Don’t forsake your highest ideals. The most intimate of human relationships is the one between husbands and wives in marital covenants. With sociologists telling us that about half of all first marriages are failing, something must be wrong with our thinking. Where is the “excellence” we are building into our roles as mates and parents?

Research tells us that “till death do us part” has been laid aside as an archaic convention in wedding ceremonies of late. In its place are things like “for as long as our love shall last” or “until our time together is over.” How’s that for being openended? For leaving a way out?

For some people, what they call “love” doesn’t last into the third month. Their “time together is hardly enough to unpack.”

‘Make it easy on yourself’ seems to be the rule of thumb for too many of us. So, we are shallow in our faith, careless about our character, and weak in our commitments. We betray our spiritual potential.

We abandon the ethical path.

Has the church approved of pre-marital sex? I think the world has a right to know.

Maybe we can build this year’s Valentine’s Day around opportunities for the singles and married to experience true love by organizing decent social functions that encourage true friendships.

Counseling inquiries on Marriage, Relationships, Career and Matchmaking >> @jeromeistalking on Twitter. “Like” Jerome Yaovi Onipede on Facebook.

not just slimming but fitness

BEST HEALTHY FOODS FOR

2013

CHICKEN, FISH AND SEAFOOD! Full of omega-3 fats, minerals and proteins, chicken, fish and seafood are some of the most important elements to maintain healthy diet. Prepared simply, broiled with delicate flavourings, chicken and fish go well on top any salad or as a meal on their own.

CHICKEN – It boosts the immune system and helps to fight colds and flu by stimulating the production of infectionfighting cells. A portion of lean chicken meat contains mainly half a day’s recommended intake of protein for an adult woman, a whole day’s intake of niacin (vitamin B3), and makes a larger contribution to our intake of minerals such as iron, the anti-oxidant zinc, and potassium. Chicken is rich in selenium, one of the minerals that is often lacking in our diets and which gives strong anti-cancer action. Studies show that organic chicken contains high levels of omega-3 fats, vitamin E and other nutrients than non-organic.

TUNA – Fresh tuna is an important source of omega-3 fats and anti-oxidant minerals for arterial and heart health, and is also rich in vitamin E for healthy skin. It is an excellent source of protein and is especially rich in B vitamins, selenium, and magnesium. A small portion will contain around 20 percent of your daily vitamin E needs. While most types of tuna contain fewer of the essential omega-3 fats than some other fishes do, there is still a good content of EPA and DHA fats.

DHA is particularly effective in keeping our hearts and brains healthy and in good working order. Just one portion of tuna a week can provide the recommended 1.49 of these fats a week.

SARDINE – One of the best sources of omega-3 fats, it protects us against heart and Alzheimer’s diseases. It is also

ESCAPADES of

KATHY EMIKO

BodyPerfect

Style

THE

one of the richest sources of omega 3-fats, DHA, EPA. These fatty acids help to prevent or control diseases including arthritis, cardio-vascular and Alzheimer’s disease. Adequate intake can help reduce depression and enhance cognitive abilities.

Sardines are one of the few foods rich in vitamin D, which helps to form and protect our bones throughout life. They are

HEALTH

News101

Do you know that just one cup of cooked oat meal contains 8 grams of fibre, which accounts for almost a thousand of the recommended daily amounts.

Break the fast with…

Oat meal: When you wake up ravenous after a good night’s rest, the best thing you can do is “break your fast”. The word “breakfast” implies just that. But before anything solid passes through your mouth, remember you are dehydrated too. Your cells are crying out for water. Drink two 8-ounce glasses of water; as you do, this essential liquid will begin to replenish your thirsty cells. No breakfast choice should include sugary, calorie-laden cereals or pastries.

The best solution to your breakfast growlers is oat meal or other hot cooked cereals. Why? Because, it is so nutritious; it is one of the first foods to be recognized by the American Food and Drug Administration for its medical benefit.

It is loaded with soluble fibre or plant fibre, thus helpful to control blood sugar and reducing blood cholesterol levels. The plentiful fibre in oat meal helps to control weight loss.

also very high in other vitamins and minerals. One portion provides about a third of an adult’s daily needs of iron and vitamin E and a whole day’s requirement of vitamin B12 and selenium.

Mackerel: Relatively inexpensive, mackerel is an excellent source of omega-3 fats. It is also rich in minerals and vitamin E. It is a good source for everyone seeking their weekly portion of fish only. It also contains some of the highest EPA and DHA, the two special omegas-3 fats found in significant amounts almost exclusively in only fish and fish livers.

Several scientific papers provide evidence that increased consumption confers mainly important and even vital health benefits. Numerous trials show that regular intake of fish oils protects us against heart diseases and stroke by reducing inflammation and blood pressure and improving blood fat and cholesterol profile.

SALMON – An excellent source of omega-3 fats, of cancerfighting selenium and of vitamin B12 which helps to protect against heart diseases and a form of anaemia. It provides protection against heart disease, blood clots, stroke, high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, and certain skin conditions.

Salmon is also an excellent source of selenium (which protects against cancer), protein, maun, vitamin B12, magnesium, and vitamin B6.

CRAYFISH – Low in sodium and rich in vitamin E, crayfish are good for heart health and excellent skin. Lower in cholesterol than shrimps, they contain excellent range of minerals. They are also a good source of anti-oxidant vitamin E which is linked with protection against arterial and heart disease, some cancers, and can reduce the pain of arthritis.

CRAB – This low fat, high protein shell fish contains L-tyrosine for brain power and high levels of selenium for protection from cancer. L-tyrosine is an amino-acid that has been shown to help brain power. It contains as much protein as a similar weight of lean beef and is therefore ideal for vegetarians who eat fish or seafood. A 100g portion of crab provides over half a day’s recommended intake of selenium, a powerful mineral with anti-cancer action as well as a quarter day’s foliate – this vitamin helps to protect against birth defects and is also linked to reduction in levels of blood homocysteine, which is a contributing factor in heart disease.

OYSTERS – Prized for their nutritional qualities, oysters are rich in zinc, which boosts fertility and skin health, wound healing and immune-boosting properties. This mineral is also a plus for virility. It is important for skin health and is an antioxidant. Recent research has found that caramide compounds in oysters inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells.

Princess Kathy is a certified nutrition and fitness consultant.

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