Do You Know That What You Eat Can Affect How You Sleep? Must Read

Some people have trouble falling asleep. Others can’t stay asleep. And then there are the people who have trouble turning life “off” and tucking into bed at a reasonable hour. Whatever the reason, we’re not alone—more than 50 million Americans don’t get enough shut-eye. Yet the health benefits of a good night’s rest are countless: sleep helps keep you happy, your brain sharp, your immune system strong, your waistline trim, your skin looking youthful—and lowers your risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

 

If you could pick the right foods to help you get the best sleep possible, wouldn’t you? And if you knew which foods would hinder your restful slumber, wouldn’t you avoid them? Now’s your chance to learn which foods to eat, and which to steer clear of for a good night’s sleep. 

Reach for tryptophan-rich foods 
We’ve all heard of warm milk’s magical ability to send us off to dreamland. Do you know why it’s true? Dairy foods contain tryptophan, which is a sleep-promoting substance. Other foods that are high in tryptophan include nuts and seeds, bananas, honey, and eggs. 

Indulge your craving for carbohydrates 
Carbohydrate-rich foods complement dairy foods by increasing the level of sleep-inducing tryptophan in the blood. So, a few perfect late night snacks to get you snoozing might include a bowl of cereal and milk, yogurt and crackers, or bread and cheese. 

Have a snack before bedtime 
If you struggle with insomnia, a little food in your stomach may help you sleep. But don’t use this as an open invitation to pig out. Keep the snack small. A heavy meal will tax your digestive system, making you uncomfortable and unable to get soothing sleep. 

Put down the burger and fries! 
As if you needed another reason to avoid high-fat foods, research shows that people who often eat high-fat foods not only gain weight, they also experience a disruption of their sleep cycles. A heavy meal activates digestion, which can lead to nighttime trips to the bathroom.  

Beware of hidden caffeine 
It’s no surprise that an evening cup of coffee might disrupt your sleep. Even moderate caffeine can cause sleep disturbances. But don’t forget about less obvious caffeine sources, like chocolate, cola, tea, and decaffeinated coffee. For better sleep, cut all caffeine from your diet four to six hours before bedtime.  

Medications may contain caffeine 
Some over-the-counter and prescription drugs contain caffeine, too, such as pain relievers, weight loss pills, diuretics, and cold medicines. These and other medications may have as much or even more caffeine than a cup of coffee. Check the label of nonprescription drugs or the prescription drug information sheet to see if your medicine interferes with sleep or can cause insomnia. 

Skip the nightcap  
Here’s the catch-22 with alcohol: It may help you fall asleep faster, but you may experience frequent awakenings, less restful sleep, headaches, night sweats and nightmares. If you’re consuming alcohol in the evening, balance each drink with a glass a water to dilute the alcohol’s effects. For a good night’s sleep, the better bet is to avoid alcohol four to six hours before bedtime.  

Beware of heavy, spicy foods  
Lying down with a full belly can make you uncomfortable, since the digestive system slows down when you sleep. It can also lead to heartburn, as can spicy cuisine. Make sure to finish a heavy meal at least four hours before bedtime. Eat fish: Most fish—and especially salmon, halibut and tuna—boast vitamin B6, which is needed to make melatonin (a sleep-inducing hormone triggered by darkness), according to an article published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. Take bananas: Bananas, well-known for being rich in potassium, are also a good source of Vitamin B6, which is needed to make melatonin (a sleep-inducing hormone triggered by darkness), according to an article published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences.  

Keep protein to a minimum at bedtime  
Sorry Atkins. Protein, an essential part of our daytime fare, is a poor choice for a bedtime snack. Protein-rich foods are harder to digest. So skip the high-protein snack before bedtime and opt for a glass of warm milk or some sleep-friendly carbs, like crackers.  

Cut the fluids by 8 P.M. 
 Yes, staying hydrated throughout the day is great for your body, but curtail your fluid intake before bed. You’re sure to have interrupted sleep if you’re constantly getting up to go to the bathroom.  

Don’t be fooled by a relaxing smoke 
 Nicotine is a stimulant, with effects similar to caffeine. Avoid smoking before bedtime or if you wake up in the middle of the night.

Tragedy: Woman Kills Her Lover She Met On Badoo After She Found Out He Was Married

A 28-year-old woman Loretta Odikagbo has been accused of killing a rig worker named Bankole Charles, who she met on a social media platform, Badoo, in 2013.

Charles, an employee of Halliburton Nigeria Limited, had no idea that the year-long relationship he started with Odikagbo would end his life.

According to the Nation report, trouble started when Odikagbo, an Ordinary National Diploma holder in marketing from the River State Polytechnic, discovered that Charles was already married with children.
When she confronted him, he confirmed it and promised to compensate her with a car, but he failed to keep his promise, which eventually led to his death in September 2014.

                         The suspects, Odikagbo (right) and Moses

On that fateful day, she stormed his Woji, Port Harcourt, residence together with some accomplices.
Recounting what happened during an interview at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) last week, Odikagbo denied knowing how he had died, saying she was not there when it happened.

She said:
“I met Bankole on the internet. I initially did not know that Bankole was married; overtime I discovered. He actually promised to settle things with me. He talked about buying a car.  When I hinted this to my in-law (Ime), he said he had a way to help me get what I wanted from him and I conceded to the idea.
“On the agreed day, I moved into Bankole’s house and waited for them there. He came with another of his friend. I opened the door for them. They came in. His junior started tying Bankole up. Ime was holding a torch which they came with because this happened in the night and there was no electricity supply and it was raining heavily.
“At a point, I decided to go to the ATM with his (Bankole’s) card to withdraw some money from his bank account. One of the two men decided to go with me. So, my in-law (Ime) was left behind with Bankole who was still alive when we left.
“I conspired with my friend and took my in-law to his house to harass him so I could get some money from him, which led to his death; but I was not there when he died, I was at the ATM. There is a third person that can tell the story of how he died but unfortunately, he has not been arrested. So, he is not here now. This story can’t be complete if the third person is not arrested.”

Expressing remorse over the incident, she said: “I feel so terrible and primitive. I am guilty of the crime. Bankole was my first internet boyfriend; I am not used to meeting people on the internet or Facebook. I blame my action on hanging out with wrong friends.”

Odikagbo’s evil act was uncovered when a team of four policemen, led by Inspector Joseph Okpamen of the homicide department of the SCID, arrested the gang and forced them to break their silence over the killing.

Odikagbo was traced to the residence of her other boyfriend with whom she was staying at Rumukpokwu, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
One of her alleged accomplices, 30-year-old Ime Francis Moses (Jr), a university dropout and native of Eket in Akwa Ibom state, accused Odikagbo of being the killer.
“After a while, she came back to me at the man’s house. I asked her to come let us go, she said, ‘no’, that the man knows her very well, that if we should leave him at this junction, he will definitely come after her, and that when he gets her, she will mention my name. She asked if I will like to be arrested, I said ‘no’.

“She now went to the man’s kitchen and brought polythene bag which she wore on the man’s head and sat on it. As the man was struggling, I held his head until the man was motionless,” he explained.

Asked how much he was paid for the job, Moses said: “It was not a job, but an assistance I rendered to Loretta. I tried to persuade her to leave the man at the point we had tortured him, but she insisted on going down with me if the man comes after her. She gave me N28, 000 only. I feel very guilty for the action.”

Odikagbo and Moses are currently in police custody while the third accomplice, a tout, is still at large, though the police have vowed to arrest him at all costs.

The police public relations officer, Deputy Superintendent Ahmad Mohammad, warned members of the public to be careful with friends they make through social media.

Culled from Naij.com

OMG!!! Check Out These Human Yams - Photos

They said they found them in Minna, but I don’t believe some Nigerians when it comes to seeing strange things and the way they affiliate it with Naija. But then, can you have the guts to slice these yams, boil them and eat them? I know the Bible says fear not, I am with thee. But don’t lie oh. Can you slice, cook and eat these yams?

See the Photos below:
 

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Check Out Pictures From Paul and Anita Okoye's Court Wedding

This beautiful couple did their court marriage at Ikoyi registry and they are also planning their church wedding in a big style.....hope to be there anyway!

Congrats  to them.

Kris Jenner: PISSED She Was Left Out of Family Photo!

Earlier this week, a Photo Bruce Jenner with his daughters and step daughters  received a lot of love online.

Many took the pic as an indication that the Kardashian girls plan to maintain a relationship with Bruce, even now that his divorce from Kris Jenner has been finalized.

Of course, not everyone was thrilled with the family bonding session.
"Kris did not like this at all," a source tells Radar Online of the infamous momager's reaction. "After she saw the photo, she complained that she can't remember the last time she had a photo taken with all her daughters."

The insider says the hang-out session captured in the pic was part of a planned effort by the girls to lift Bruce's spirits:

"Bruce has been down lately and doesn't even want to leave the house because he is hounded by paparazzi now more than ever. It was the girls' idea to go and show him some love."

Yes, Kris is begrudging her ex a little affection, even though she's reportedly spending every waking hour with her new boyfriend, Corey Gamble.

 HWG

This is Wow: Check Out The Interior Of Timaya's New Home.

Say what!!!! Who tell you that cool money is not good?
Poverty is just a choice my pals.....
Lets keep working hard and believing in God, one day, we all must surely smile.......
Do you remember that Timaya once told us that he sold plantain for his mum just to make ends meet?
If he can make it, yes.....you can also make it.
Keep your dream alive and work towards actualising them, You will laugh at last!!

Oya! check out the Interior of your Bayelsa Bad Boy below.....

Blogger disses leggings and says they are 'sinful'

Mom and blogger claims every woman's favorite article of clothing is too 'lustful' to wear in front of men

The next time you're at your gym working out in leggings, consider this: You may be contributing to the moral downfall of your fellow man. So believes a Christian blogger who has been agonizing over whether she should continue to wear sinful tight pants. 

 

Veronica Partridge, a mom from Oregon who runs a self-named blog, found herself struggling with the idea that her leggings might be causing men other than her husband to have "lustful thoughts" about her.
In her post, she first and foremost, starts off reminding us that she is not trying to tell the world what to wear and what not to wear, but that she, personally, isn't sure how she feels about all of us women putting our butts out there on display without even having the decency to remember that leggings aren't pants and require a long shirt on top. OK, I said that — but you do know it is a fashion cardinal sin to don a crop top with leggings, right?

OK, OK, back to the topic at hand: Veronica asked her husband for his opinion on leggings and he seemed to get all hot and bothered just from the mention of them. She says: "I appreciated his honestly when he told me, 'yeah, when I walk into a place and there are women wearing yoga pants everywhere, it's hard to not look. I don't, but it's not easy.'"

Might that place he mentions be a co-ed gym? If not, I've got to say I'm a little curious about these mythical places where the walls are papered with women wearing yoga pants.

Veronica ponders how she can expect strange men to maintain control over themselves if her own husband struggles not to look at women in leggings. Because a woman's work is never over. She must mother, earn an income, make a damn good Beef Wellington dinner, and ensure all men, everywhere, are not tempted to cheat on their wives. For a gender with quite a lot of control over the universe, you'd expect us to be paid more!

And, so, her choice has been made: Veronica has decided to no longer wear the single most enticing article of clothing a woman can own: cheap, thin, yoga pants that are often the first things we pull out of a drawer on busy mornings and double as pajamas that night (who else does that?).

Is Victoria's Secret paying attention? Those $2 million fantasy bras are obviously a big ole waste of fabric.

What an Inspiring Words: From Ali Baba To Ladies (Must Read)

Do you agree with him?
Your views in the comment box please.......

OMG!!!! This Woman Has The Largest Fake Boobs In The World, And They’re Huge (Photos)

There are a lot of people out there (who can most commonly be found populating the state of Texas) who genuinely believe the phrase “Bigger is better” is a good philosophy to live by.

Those people have obviously never heard of Mayra Hills.
Hills, professionally known as “Beshine,” is a German “model” who you probably won’t find populating the pages of your favorite fashion magazines anytime soon.

This is because Beshine is known for having the largest pair of fake breasts in the world, and there’s not a piece of designer clothing big enough to cover them.

You probably have a few questions, and while I won’t be able to answer “Why? Just… why?,” I can tell you that her measurements are 59-28-36, with her 32Zs (or a XXX cup) weighing in at a total of 40 pounds.

If you’ve ever wanted to see what someone would look like with two overinflated beach balls stuffed into the front of her shirt, you’re in luck.

Those might actually just be frozen turkey

Enjoy watching her pictures.....

Bruce Jenner Chills with Children: See the Family Photo!

Bruce Jenner may or may not be trying to live a life as a woman.

But the reality star is definitely hanging out with his many daughters in the following cute photo!

Kourtney Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner all hung out together with their dad on Monday, with many of the young women posting this snapshot to Instagram.
Khloe simply wrote “family” as a caption to the image, while Kylie went with “daddy’s girls.”

Bruce, of course, is now divorced from Kris Jenner and lives by himself in Malibu, away from the craziness of the home you see when you watch Keeping Up with the Kardashians.

But "things are really good," Kris Jenner recently told with E! News. "We work together, and we talk all the time…We're still family."

And that point was driven home by another Instagram picture that went live last night, this one featuring Kim, Kylie and Kendall.

So much (maybe?) for the alleged Kim versus Kylie feud, which supposedly exists because Kim thinks Kendall isn't grateful enough for the role Kim played in boosting Kendall's modeling stock.

"I bought her a f--king career!" Kim yells at one point in the first Keeping Up with the Kardashians Season 10 trailer.

New episodes of this E! program will air some time this spring, with Bruce Jenner expected to play a reluctant role.