nice stuff....!!

askibee:
We also have polished rice

hello,

nice stuff you got going on here....
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TheGiftedOne:
Vibration of the walls by the force generated when the door hits the frame. It could safely be called resonance.

exactly!

firmness of the frames and type of frames are also major players.
ompactnesssome frames actually absorb sound and reduce vibration.

I think you should pray about the names, and be convinced about which ever you are settling with..

examples:
Michael and Mitchell
Mitchel and Mitchelle
Julian and Juliana
Ashton and Ashley
Adrian and Adrianna
etc...

I love nice names... Both the way it sounds and meaning

@talk2oxii

As a part of Science, Nutrition gives the food-related relationship between nutrients and other substances with respect to maintenance, growth, reproduction health and diseases of an organism. Nutrition also entails the food consumption, assimilation, digestion and excretion. It is the consumption of food, in relation to the dietary needs of the body. It is the process of taking in food for the purpose of growth, metabolism and repair of the body systems.

The combination of a well-balanced diet and physical exercise make up a good nutrition, which is a prerequisite for good health. Poor nutrition can result to low immunity, increased susceptibility to diseases and reduced productivity. The major classes of nutrient are:

Carbohydrates: These include the energy giving foods. These sets of food gives energy required for the body to perform daily activities. The energy is usually in form of glucose which all the tissues and cells in our body readily use. The main sources of carbohydrates are: maize, rice, bread, potatoes, cassava, to mention just a few.
Proteins: This nutrient is essential for growth in children, teens and pregnant women. It is also important the hormone and enzyme production in the body that helps repair tissues and supplying energy when carbohydrates are not available. Most animal food (like chicken, eggs, and meats fish) contains more proteins than plants. Other sources of proteins are groundnut, beans, and lentils.
Fats and Oils: Young children need a lot of energy –rich food. Fats and oil are concentrated sources of energy which will be useful for children consumption. Sources are fats from fish, oils from sesame seeds and maize oil.
Vitamins and Minerals: These are needed by the body to develop and function normally. The known vitamins are A, B, C, D and K. These nutrients boost the immune system, promote normal growth and developments. Fruits (apple, orange, pineapple, etc.) and vegetables( tomatoes, cabbage, cucumber etc.) are good source of vitamins and mineral.


Importance of Good Nutrition

Good nutrition is very crucial to leading a healthy life. Essential diet helps to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer). The importance of good nutrition are but not limited to the following:

Improves immune system: The consumption of fruit and vegetables which are rich in essential vitamins and minerals that help the system to fight against diseases like heart diseases, diabetes and cancer.
Lowers high cholesterol: Cereal in take helps to reduce high cholesterol which could cause accumulation of cholesterol on the walls of the arteries which can reduce blood flow in the arteries that could result to complications like chest pain.
Increase energy level: Consumption of Banana has been proven to help improve energy. The fiber in avocado also helps to maintain energy level.
Improve ability to recover from illness and injury: Vitamin C help to heal injuries and clothing of blood, while vitamin B boosts the immune system. Regular intake of fruits and vegetables will be very helpful in this regard.
Improves well-being : Nutrition h as a major role to play in the mental well-being of an individual, hence it is important to take a balanced diet for proper development of the mental health.
Below are some helpful tips for eating well (balanced diet):

Eating plenty of Whole grains
Taking enough fruits and vegetables
Choosing low fat of fat free milk
Trying out other source of protein
Choosing lean meat


Have some other balanced diet helpful tips? share with us in the comment section below.

Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) that form edible tubers. Yams are perennial herbaceous vines cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and tropical world regions, especially Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

Nigeria been by far the largest producer of this tubers has recorded great strides in yam cultivation with up to 70% of the world's yam production, following by a large gap behind Nigeria are some other African countries namely; Ghana,Ivory Coast and Benin etc.

Yam is staple food in most Nigerian states and is highly regarded, as most of its food products are integrated into the social, cultural, economic and religious aspects of the people's life.

This awesome tubers can be enjoyed or applicable for different uses, it can be boiled (consumed directly or pounded to a thick paste), roasted, fried or even made to yam flour for different uses.

Types of yams in Nigeria

The most common types of yam species in Nigeria are; white yam (Dioscorea rotundata), yellow yam (Dioscorea cayenensis) and water yam(Dioscorea alata). Other species include: Bitter yam (Dioscorea dumetorum), Aerial yam (Dioscorea bulbifera), Trifoliate yam (Dioscorea dumentorum). They all have their unique tastes and likewise best methods of preparation of cooking.

Nutritional value of yams

Yams are very rich sources of carbohydrate and dietary fiber. it is also an excellent source of the B-complex group of vitamins. It provides adequate daily requirements of pyridoxine (vitamin B6), thiamin (vitamin B1), riboflavin, folates, pantothenic acid, and niacin. These vitamins mediate various metabolic functions in the body.

I bet, you didn't know yams are also rich sources of Vitamin C? Well they are. Providing about 29% of recommended levels per 100 g. Vitamin-C plays some important roles as anti-aging, immune function booster, wound healing, and bone growth, they are also a great source of Vitamin-A and Potassium etc.

How to plant yams

In different parts of the country, yams are planted both for substantial and commercial consumption. The planting or cultivating of yam tends to be tedious which includes tuber cuttings (Preparation Of Setts), soil preparation (Clearing of weeds, ploughing, Mulching The Ridges, weed control etc), planting and care ( maintenance).

It also required that the yams to be replanted after harvest should be set aside as it has to stay for about 100 - 120 days before been suitable for planting, and the seed yams to be planted should also be subjected to treatment by locally covering with a wood ash with literally acts as a fungicide to protect them from rot or decay.

Yam basically undergoes two phases namely growth and dormant phases. The growth phase occurs for about six to ten months depending on the species and then slowed down for two to four month, the slowing down process is called the dormant phases, these phases occur in the wet and dry season respectively.

States with high yam production rates

Benue, Sokoto, Abia, Anambra, Delta, Edo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Niger, Taraba, Osun, Oyo and Plateau are states are known for massive production of this tubers for both substantial and commercial consumption. so if you are looking for large yam farms you now know where to find them.

Average prices of yam

The average prices of yam varies from locations, as there are states were they are relatively cheap and some were they are relatively expensive. in states like Benue where the production of yams is really high, you can get a medium sized yam for 120 -170 Naira, Unlike very urban settlement like Lagos where yam farming is scarcely done, the prices ranges from 450-600 Naira for a medium sized yam tuber!

I hope this article was insightful.

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dionysus7:
These guys that did poultry farm investment are here again .
how can you help me with my maize farm in Ifo?

you have maize farm?? whats the size