IBUKA-PAMOJA WAKENYA EVENT ROCKS NAIROBI

VENUE: university of Nairobi

DATE: Friday 22nd February 2013

Lovely people, art and music! All with a message of campaigning for peace!

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THOSE LITTLE WONDERS CALLED NUTS

THOSE LITTLE WONDERS CALLED NUTS

FOR DAYSTAR INVOLVEMENT NEWSPAPER

BY EMBUKANE VINCENT LIBOSSO

You can’t help but notice the new trend in Daystar especially among the ladies where everyone is into eating nuts. It seems like the in-thing but the wave is taking over the offices too as nearly everyone is nibbling on peanuts.

Some few years ago; nutritional advice always tended towards advising minimal nut consumption on the grounds that they are a “fatty” food. But scientists are now saying that eating nuts regularly reduces the risk of obesity and may help with weight loss.

According to a piece on the Standard newspaper; nuts are excellent sources of protein, fibre, minerals, healthy mono- unsaturated fats, and vitamin R and omega-3 essential fatty acids.

Nuts like almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts and walnuts fight bad cholesterol and control the total cholesterol level in the body, therefore reducing the risk of heart disease. Cholesterol is not all bad; it is the fat that provides support in the membranes of our bodies’ cell. And so not all cholesterol is bad. There is the god cholesterol, which aids functioning of our body and bad cholesterol; which collects in the walls of blood vessels causing blockage.

By reducing cholesterol levels; nuts cushion the heart from notorious elements like hypertension. Magnesium, calcium and potassium contents in nuts reduce blood pressure.

The reality in Kenya today and right now is that lifestyle diseases that were at the bottom of the “health concern” list are now a cause of alarm. How do you explain a research done in 2008; where a random sample of 4,000 dwellers in central Nairobi found 700 of them suffering from either high blood pressure or diabetes?

Feeding on nuts has been connected to reduced incidence of coronary heart disease in both men and women and reduces blood cholesterol levels. These benefits can be attributed back to the fibre and heart- healthy unsaturated fats nuts contain.

Other reviews such as that published in Atherosclerosis Report and The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition report that eating nuts on a regular basis may help reduce the risk of diabetes in women. And for people already diagnosed with diabetes, nuts are a healthy addition to a diabetic diet, they contain few carbohydrates and have low glycerine index, which can help control blood sugar levels.

Other benefits of eating nuts and seeds include:

§  Ellagic acid in nuts lowers the risk of cancer.

§  Decreases the risk of prostrate and breast cancers.

§  Increase immunity and reduces the risk of tumor growth.

§  Leads to improved blood flow.

§  Leads to improved sexual potency.

So while we are still at this issue of peanuts; I ‘m a foodie so go ahead and try my guacamole sauce with nuts some time.

Serves 2

Prep: 15 mins; no cooking or fire

2 mashed up guacamoles.

A bag of nuts.

2 finely chopped small pieces of raw tomato.

1 finely chopped small pieces of raw onion.

1.       Mash up the guacamoles into a sauce.

2.       Add the finely chopped raw tomatoes and onions.

3.       Stir in the onions and tomatoes with the guacamole sauce.

4.       Add the bag of nuts and mix them up.

-          Sugar can be added to increase taste for those who love their guacamole with sugar.

-          Guacamole is what we know as avocado in the local “mama mboga” language.

read more at-http://kenyakidz.com/new/index.php/latest-news/17-health/778-nuts-heal-chronic-diseases-studies-show

ANOTHER LOSS FOR NOLLYWOOD AS VETERAN ACTOR JUSTUS ESIRI DIES

THE AFRICAN HERALD EXPRESS REPORTS...http://africanheraldexpress.com/blog7/2013/02/20/nollywood-actor-justice-esiri-is-dead/

 Justice Esiri (MON), who hit fame in the 80’s as village headmaster in the now rested television series Village Headmaster is DEAD.

Esiri died on Tuesday night, according to several sources in the Nollywood movie industry.

The Delta born Esiri is father of rising artiste Onoriode Esiri aka Dr. SID.

As at the time of filing this report, cause of death remains unknown.

4 Comments

• Godwin presley says:

  February 21, 2013 at 1:16 PM

  The death of our nollywood father is a shock to every body well who can dictates to God Almighty nobody may his gentle soul REST IN PEACE Amen .

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• Maomi says:

  February 21, 2013 at 1:15 PM

  Is a pity ,we lost you, our Hollywood daddy, we know that dead have no respect of any one, but most important Dead is dat of Jesus.Rip justice esiri we will mis u in Hollywood death could be diz wicked 2 lay is cold hands on u R.I.P.till we meet to part no more.

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• David joe says:

  February 21, 2013 at 7:21 AM

  Rip justice esiri we will mis u in nollywood don’t knw dat death could be diz wicked 2 lay hz cold hands on u R.I.P.

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• Bethel says:

  February 20, 2013 at 10:06 PM

  Is a pitty ,we lost him, our nollywood dady, we know of dia death,cos they re famous..but most important Death is dat of jesus, coming march 1 2013.

  
  

FINDING SPIRIT-R.I.P GOLDIE

Former Big Brother housemate, Goldie Harvey is dead. She reportedly passed on after she returned from a trip to the United States on Thursday night . According to Naija reports, the singer's best friend Denrele Edun was the last to be seen with her. Its reported that Goldie died in his arms at a hospital in Victoria Island. All efforts to reach Denrele Edun on his phone proved futile.

Goldie's Twitter handle and Facebook fan page however bear the confirmation that she has passed on as the message "It is with heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Goldie passed this night shortly after arriving Lagos from LA. May her soul rest in the eternal peace of the Lord – Admin!!" was posted around 11 pm on Thursday.

How do you move on after such a tragedy?

A couple of days back,my mentor,Mrs Cathy lost her sister and I went deep into my meditations for a message to encourage her.

Stephen and Anita had a daughter named Racheal.Racheal was brutally murdered and her body left and they wrote to Ramdas,who was their teacher and mentor.They said,HOW CAN WE,AFTER LOSING OUR DAUGHTER,FIND SPIRIT,BE INSPIRED AND HOW CAN WE FIND GOD IN EVENTS SUCH AS THIS?

And this is what Ramdas wrote to Stephen and Anita.One of the most beautiful letters I have ever read.This is what he said,

Dear Stephen and Anita,

Racheal finished her work on earth and left the stage in a manner that leaves those of us behind with a cry of agony in our hearts,as the fragile threat of our fate is dealt with so violently.Is anyone so strong to stay conscious in such teachings as you are receiving?Probably,very few!And even they would only have a whisper of equal enemity and peace amidst screaming trumpets of their rage,grief,horror and desolation.

I can not assuade your pain with any words,nor should I.For your pain is Racheal`s legacy to you.Not that she or I would inflict such pain by choice,but there it is and it must burn its purifying way to completion.For something in you dies when you bear the unbearable,and it is only in that night of sour that you are prepared to love as God loves.Now is the time to let your grief find expression,no false strength.Now is the time to sit quietly and speak to Racheal and thank her for being with you all this few years and encourage her to move on with whatever her work is,knowing that you`ll grow in compassion and wisdom from this experience.

In my heart I know that you and she will meet again and again,and recognise the many ways in which you`ve known each other and when you meet,you`ll know in a flash what now is not given for you to know,why this had to be the way it was.

Our rational minds can never understand what has happened,but our hearts,if we keep them open to God,will find their own intuitive way.Racheal came through you to do her work on earth which includes her manner of death.Now,her soul is free and the love that you shared with her is invulnerable to the winds of changing time and space.

In that deep love,include me.

SOCIAL MEDIA PHOTOS COURTESY OF:http://african.howzit.msn.com/africa-entertainment/goldie-harvey-social-media-tributes#image=2

GOLDIE DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

http://hotsecretz.blogspot.com/ reports...Former Big Brother housemate, Goldie Harvey is dead. She reportedly passed on after she returned from a trip to the United States on Thursday night . According to Naija reports, the singer's best friend Denrele Edun was the last to be seen with her. Its reported that Goldie died in his arms at a hospital in Victoria Island. All efforts to reach Denrele Edun on his phone proved futile.

Goldie's Twitter handle and Facebook fan page however bear the confirmation that she has passed on as the message "It is with heavy heart that I have to inform you all that Goldie passed this night shortly after arriving Lagos from LA. May her soul rest in the eternal peace of the Lord – Admin!!" was posted around 11 pm on Thursday.

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VALENTINE MOVIES OF ALL TIME

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Love! Love! Love! Love is in the air again as we approach that season again. I have asked many Kenyans to give me a list of the kind of movie that starts up the waterworks and makes them believe again. Just like true love, the perfect romance movie is hard to find.

Of course we have high standards- we want palpable chemistry between the stars, enormous odds for our lovers to overcome…and a devastating death scene never hurts.

From rom-coms to epic tearjerkers and everything in between. Here is a list of movies chosen by Kenyans that make them fall in love all over again. Do you agree? Send us your list to bukhungubukhanga@gmail.com and we will definitely give you a

1.       Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

2.      The notebook (2004)

3.      Jerry McGuire (1996)

4.       An officer and a gentleman (1982)

5.       Gone with the wind (1939)
6.       Titanic (1997)

7.   Casablanca (1942)

8.     Pretty woman (1990)

9.      Dirty dancing (1987)

10.   Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

11. The proposal (2009)

In Bollywood, the list goes something like this:

1)      Kal Ho Na Ho

2)      Mughal-E- Azam

3)      Hum Aapke Hain Kaun

4)      Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge

5)      Dil

6)      Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

7)      Andaz

8)     Bobby

9)      Jaante Tu Ya- Jaane Na

10)   Awara

11)   Maine Yaar Kiya

- the story is online right now at...http://kenyakidz.com/new/index.php/latest-news/15-activities-classes/775-valentine-s-movies-of-all-time

TO APPLY MAKE-UP ON HER OR NOT

Samira is a bubbly 6-year old who adores her mother very much. Every time she spots her mum before the mirror, she innocently creeps up for a fun experience and for a mother-daughter bonding session over facials and make-ups.

Like most mothers, Samira’s mum is always tempted to apply make-up on her which she often reluctantly does on several occasions especially when they are about to go out or have guests over. Her argument;

“It is just a simple eye-liner. It won’t hurt any bit, right?”

Wrong! Well according to Muthoni Njoba, a make-up specialist, failure to clean off any make-up very well is dangerous as make-up left on the skin can clog pores and cause premature aging.

As mothers, we forget that our skins are not always the same as our daughters or little children. That is why it is advisable for one to go to a professional make-up artist to advice on the best suitable make –up (foundation, concealer, powder, eye-shadow e.t.c) for your skin tone, skin type and features.

Factual research has shown that our skin starts aging after the age of 25; so mum do your child justice by withholding that make-up. Your child’s skin is very soft, tender and flawless at a young age and it would be a disgrace for a beautiful 10-year old girl looking like a 30-year old due to make-up.

Finally; as a mother and as a woman, I am sure one of your New Year resolution is dedicating yourself to a great skin care and embarking on the journey of using make-up to enhance your already beautiful features. While you undertake this treacherous journey of greatness and amazing look; tag along your girlfriends; sisters or better yet your young daughter. Encourage them to drink lots of water and eat fresh vegetables.

That is the best kept secret to a better health and flawless beautiful skin. The secret is out now ladies!

HEY CHECK OUT MY STORY ONLINE AND MAKE A COMMENT-http://kenyakidz.com/new/index.php/hope1/13-baby-care/759-apply-make-up-on-your-kids-or-not

-find Muthoni Njoba at www.muthoninjoba.com or email her at makeuplounge.m@gmail.com. You can also read her column at the Kenyan Kitchen Magazine.