Cucumber nutrition facts

Ever wonder how to beat the scorching summer heat? Just remember your backyard, humble crunchy cucumber! Nonetheless, this wonderful low calorie vegetable indeed has more nutrients to offer than just water and electrolytes.

Foursquare Church pastor killed by unknown gunmen

Reverend David Memeh of the Foursquare Church in Benin, Edo State, has been killed by unknown gunmen. The 72-year-old cleric, who was killed at his Government Reservation Area residence in Benin City, was said to have been shot twice after his killers gained entry into his residence.

Reasons why Bayern lost at Barcelona

1) Lionel Messi – The midfield maestro netted twice in three minutes to stun Pep Guardiola’s Bayern before putting Neymar through to score the hosts’ third goal with the type of inspired performance which could make the Argentinian a shoe-in for the 2015 Ballon d’Or if repeated.

Anti Aging Foods

Anti aging foods fall into several categories. Some supply the building blocks for the body to build cells to replace those that die. Other anti aging foods offer the body the energy to fuel the tasks necessary for living. Still other anti aging foods stimulate the body to produce enzymes and chemical reactions necessary for it to function. When man first walked the earth, they scavenged for food. There were no processed meals or microwaves to zap a dinner in 2 minutes or less. In order for modern man to survive and live longer, he needs to look back at the food of early man.

The amazing health benefits of the tomato

Tomatoes, which are actually a fruit and not a vegetable, are loaded with all kinds of health benefits for the body. They are in fact, a highly versatile health product and due to their equally versatile preparation options, there's really no reason to neglect the tomato as part of a healthy diet.


One of the most well known tomato eating benefit is its' Lycopene content. Lycopene is a vital anti-oxidant that helps in the fight against cancerous cell formation as well as other kinds of health complications and diseases.

Health Benefit of Coconuts

A new study showing that coconut oil prevents tooth decay has added to the recent enthusiasm for all things coconut.

Last year, supermodel Miranda Kerr piqued public interest in virgin coconut oil when she revealed that she will not go a day without it.

"I personally take four teaspoons per day, either on my salads, in my cooking or in my cups of green tea" she said.

Benefit of Banana

You'll never look at a banana the same way again after discovering the many health benefits and reasons to add them to your diet. Bananas combat depression, make you smarter, cure hangovers, relieve morning sickness, protect against kidney cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis and blindness. They can cure the itch of a mosquito bite and put a great shine on your shoes.
If you think bananas are just for monkeys, think again.