January 26, 2023
Fruits and their meanings Fruits have acquired their symbolic meaning through culture, religion and myth. It is important that you identify each fruit, its symbol and advantage, in case you need to get a fruit basket for a friend as a gift. We have highlighted some fruits and their symbolic meaning below. Enjoy the read. Oranges: In Mandarin, oranges signify abundance and happiness; other cultures say oranges are symbols of positivity. It means transitioning from former to latter, with the latter representing wealth, newness, and prosperity. When an orange has many seeds, some cultures associate it with fertility. […]
January 10, 2023
Which one are you? Starting a weight loss journey will bring out your true nature; if you are a Lagosian, that becomes your excuse for everything. There are different types of people during the weight loss journey. I can bet you’ve come across at least two on this list. The serious ones: Some people start a weight loss journey and make it their lifetime priority. You won’t be able to take a deep breath without them saying something about weight loss. Regardless of what you say, their response would be you should try to lose weight. Tell them you are […]
January 5, 2023
Some snacks to try for weightloss This is serious business; we are sticking with the theme for January. Let it not be heard that we didn’t give you something to snack on through this weight loss journey. We’ve compiled a list of healthy homemade snacks worth exploring this month. The snacks are fitness and diet-friendly. A smoothie bowl is a perfect snack to start the day with. You can blend bananas and berries, add almond milk as a sweetener and pour in some protein shake. You have the perfect morning snack. Mashed avocado and crackers is a great snack to […]
January 5, 2023
Debunking myths around food More than once, I assume you would have come across some weird post centered around how carbohydrates prevent you from losing weight, how you should not eat late-night food, and how fruits are the only thing you should consume to lose weight. Well, all of these are myths surrounding diets and nutrition. To help your diet and fitness January, we have decided to separate myths from facts. This would help you get clarity on what is and what is not. Journey with us. Myth: Salt is bad for you. Fact: No, salt is an essential mineral […]
January 5, 2023
Ways to make your water taste better In the spirit of diet and fitness January, we bring good tidings. Your guess is correct; we are here to make sure you have no reason to quit this weight loss journey. We are watching you closely. This is for that person that complained about water being boring; we have come up with ways for you to spice up your water. Let’s get to the hack. You might have guessed this, yes. Add lime. This water spice-up tip is not new. All you need to do is slice some lime in your water […]
January 4, 2023
How to start your weight loss journey Welcome to HealthyJanuary with FIL, The other day, we asked you here if you added some kg during the holidays, but you asked us to mind our business. We know why you asked us to mind our business. You’ve probably added a bit more than a few kgs. We also know you have plans to start your weight loss journey, which is why we are here. We are here to help you get started by giving recommendations on food, drinks, and trim options that would help you drop a few kgs. You know […]
December 23, 2022
The drink and the occasion Knowing your drink is another way to prove your knowledge in the culinary world, and make your dining experience bliss. This post contains directions on what drink you should have for events like weddings, birthdays, dinner dates, etc. WATER is suitable for any occasion; you can have water during exercise, at parties, or after any meal. The favorite thing about water as you may know is that it doesn’t come with calories. SODAS are carbonated drinks with artificial flavors. Sodas are perfect for parlor birthday parties; they add colors to the space, and they are […]
December 21, 2022
Cake shops in Lagos If you or someone you know is having an occasion that requires a cake, you don’t have to worry or wonder where to shop. There are some stores in Lagos where you can order, shop or pick up a cake or as many cakes as you want. You don’t have to be in Lagos to have this done. Just click on the name of the shop you prefer in this post, and make your order. Diva Cakes have the best cakes that fit any occasion from as low as ₦6,000 with a same-day delivery option. They […]
December 20, 2022
Types of Cookies Food is not boring; you just haven’t tried the best meals, like some of the biscuit/cookie options we are about to recommend to prove that cookies are not just biscuits made of sugar and flour; but nicely baked desserts that could come with different ingredients and flavors. We made a list of some of the best cookies to try this festive season. Christmas Butter Cookies Butter cookies are made from sugar, flour, butter, and vanilla flavor syrup or extract. You can make them in any desired shape, the fun is when you have them in Christmas shapes […]