omotolani

Irish potatoes act as a rich source of carbohydrates and fibre.

It is an ideal choice for people dieting as it offers enough energy for your body without making you add weight.

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An Irish potato can give you 12% of the fibre you need which helps to promote your gut health. It also has higher levels of dietary fibre that makes it a perfect choice to improve your digestion and regularize your bowel movements.

Irish potatoes also protect your body from developing colon cancer.

<h3>2. Irish potato helps facilitate digestion</h3>

Carbohydrates present in Irish potatoes help in quick and easy digestion. This makes it a good choice for babies and patients who face difficulty in digesting foods.

Irish potatoes are rich in Vitamin C which prevents deficiency diseases like scurvy. It also prevents the occurrence of other symptoms like cold, viral infections, bleeding gums and spongy inflamed gums.

Irish potatoes are rich in antioxidants, as it contains Vitamin C to repair the wear and tear of the body cells. It is very effective in dealing with both external and internal inflammation issues.

It also has Vitamin B6 and potassium to relieve the digestive system inflammation and inflamed intestines. Applying the juice of raw potatoes over inflammation can provide good relief.

Irish potatoes have the ability to lower blood pressure levels thanks to its essential vitamins that can control stress, tension and anxiety.

The fibre found in potatoes lowers the level of cholesterol and promotes insulin production in your body. This, in turn, lowers the level of blood pressure in your body.

Potatoes helps renew cells, movement, digestion and brain development.

Health benefits of Irish potatoes

<h1>The jet-black Ayam Cemani chicken is a unique breed that originated from the island of Java, Indonesia.</h1>

The all-black chickens, nicknamed the ‘Lamborghini of Poultry’, were his “most requested bird ever”. The chicken is named after a village (Cemani) in central Java.

Their beak and tongue, black comb and wattles; even their meat, bones and organs appear black. The blood of the Ayam Cemani, however, is normally coloured. The birds' black colour occurs as a result of excess pigmentation of the tissues, caused by a genetic condition known as fibromelanosis and is also characteristic of Chinese Silkies, a black chicken treasured across China.

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Collectors covet this bird because it's beautiful, exotic and hard-to-get. The roosters weigh 2–2.5 kg and the hens from 1.5–2 kg. The hens lay cream-coloured eggs with a slight pink tint.

In the past individual birds in the United States of America have been priced at $2500.

Florida-based breeder Paul Bradshaw started selling them for $2,500 (£1,700) each in 2013.

World's most expensive chicken costs $2,500

Chicken breasts(de-boned/boneless)

Pita bread or flour tortilla wraps

1 small sized Cabbage (cut into thin strips)

1 medium sized Onions(cut into thin strips)

1 teaspoon onion powder/2 teaspoons minced onions

1 teaspoon garlic powder/2 teaspoons minced garlic

1. Place the chicken strips into a bowl, add the marinade and mix thoroughly until well incorporated. Then cover and store in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours(depending all how much time you have).

2. In a pan, heat up a tablespoonful of oil. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until juicy and brown.

3. Mix some mayonnaise and ketchup together.

4. Place a shawarma roll on a clean flat surface, spread the ''mayo-ketch'' on it and then fill it with the sliced vegetables on one end and Sprinkle some chilli pepper(optional).

5. Then fold the bread, tuck in the edge, and roll to form a shawarma wrap.

Because not everytime buying Shawarma at a restaurant.

Make this delicious meal at home

<h1>Traveling over the holidays can be busy, expensive and stressful, but it shouldnt be all that bad.</h1>

Peak periods could range from December 20 - 30. The trick, therefore, is to choose the time you travel, avoiding the really busy peak times.

If you can drive at night please do and if not travel as early a possible. If you are travelling from Lagos and commuting via public transport companies such as God is Good Motors or Chisco, endeavour to catch up with the first bus which leaves at about 6 am.

Make sure you leave some space for an emergency kit or a least a torchlight, food and drink, phone charger, spare clothes and blankets.

Pick a song that calms and soothes your nerves in times of stress or difficulties. Before you set out on your journey, ensure you stock up on MP3s.

Make sure you diversify the genre as there is no telling what mood you or your loved ones will be in when the gridlock sets in. You might find out that singing along to loud banging music might work better for the stress than slow music. Singing does not only get your mind off the traffic, it also changes your breathing pattern, which in turn lowers stress levels by slowing the heart rate and calming the nervous system.

Even when things go wrong, don't lose your temper. The driver and people on the road have considerable power over your well-being so pick your battles wisely.

5. Have phone numbers for everything

Chances are you might get stuck, lose your phone or get robbed. So, write down numbers that are important to you. Especially those of your friends at your destination, hotel number and close family numbers.

Check out our five road travel tips and find some joy this holiday season.

5 tips for those planning to travel by road this Christmas

Nigerians will eat anything. From Grasscutter faeces to Cow brain soup, here are 5 Nigerian delicacies that require an acquired taste.

These insects come out of the bush en masse when rain falls and start circling around any source of light that they see.

Nigerians pack them and roast them with salt inside the pot. The white fluid that sometimes comes out of them is not pleasing to the eye.

Cow brain is a delicacy for some tribes. The brain of the cow is used to prepare a special stew known as “Kwanya” and could make the faint-hearted ill. If you don’t have the guts, simply don't eat it!

Eeww! The droppings of a grass cutter are used by some people to prepare soup. It is believed it makes the food smell good and it is also highly nutritive.

After harvesting palm wine from the palm tree, the tree is left to rot and later produces some kind of big worms popularly known as “Akokuno”. These worms are roasted and eaten as a delicacy.

Nigerians eat quite a variety of strange and exotic things but as a rare delicacy when the mood strikes them. If not what explains the urge to eat Lizards?

From Grasscutter faeces to Cow brain soup, here are 5 Nigerian delicacies that require an acquired taste.

5 weird things Nigerians eat

<h1>Hollywood actor Ben Affleck has completed treatment for alcoholism.</h1>

The "Suicide Squad" star made the revelation in a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

The 44-year-old father of three said the condition was, "something I’ve dealt with in the past and will continue to confront.

I want to live life to the fullest and be the best father I can be.

I want my kids to know there is no shame in getting help when you need it, and to be a source of strength for anyone out there who needs help but is afraid to take the first step."

Affleck, who previously went to rehab in 2001, said he was fortunate to have the love and support of family and friends including his “co-parent, Jen”.

He and Jennifer Garner announced their separation in 2015 after a decade of marriage.

The couple have yet to divorce and both still remain on good terms.

The "Suicide Squad" star made the revelation in a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

Actor reveals he's undergone treatment for alcohol addiction

<h1>Tonto Dikeh is still spilling the tea on her failed marriage to Oladunni Churchill.</h1>

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She said, "It's very simple having a husband who cheats on a roll and uses you for a punching bag and suffering gross verbal abuse.

Sun up to sun down in my home. I look pretty because I'm serving a living God who never sleeps."

This comes after Tonto disclosed her union to Oladunni Churchill was all a sham full of lies, deceit and above all cheating.

According to her,  she contacted sexually transmitted diseases several times in the past and decided to walk away after it became too much.

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It doesn't end there, she goes on to say all the cars and jewellery she flashes on social media weren't bought for her by Mr X.

She wrote, "I posted stuffs my ex-husband bought for me doesn't make it true. I used my platform to lie, to make him the man he is today.

Nobody knows how many STDs I have treated or pain I know in marriage. If laughter is all they have then the karma that bites me awaits them all."

All this comes after fans and friends have admonished the mum of one to go back to her husband.

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The Nollywood actress claims she suffered domestic and verbal abuse from her estranged husband.

Actress accuses husband of domestic violence

<h1>Tonto Dikeh is not done with the nasty revelations.</h1>

The Nollywood actress has more dirt on her husband and this time she says she used her platform to lie to make him the man he is today.

According to her, all the cars and jewellery she flashes on social media weren't bought for her by Mr X.

So don't come at me with the bullshit of enjoying this man's money. I have not started talking, I will bare it all but there is time for everything.

I care now for the STD's because I'm no longer naive. I'm a mother who wants to live long for my child. I'm not a saint and cheating is not the only reason I took the forever walk."

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Meanwhile, she also denied the gay rumours. The mum of one says he is many things but not gay. According to her, the gay rumours are a lie from the devil.

Tonto who is replying fans messages says her union to Oladunni Churchill was all a sham.

Actress spills more dirt on husband

<h1>Star actress Tonto Dikeh has finally opened up on why she left her marital home.</h1>

The actress today, February 24, 2017, was asked by a fan to return home and her reply opened a can of worms concerning her union to Oladunni Churchill.

According to her, she allegedly treated so many sexually transmitted diseases while being married to Churchill.

According to her, "Nobody knows how many STDs I have treated or pain I know in marriage. If laughter is all they have then the karma that bites me awaits them all.

Thank for your love. Yes no marriage is perfect but mine was based on gross lies deceit, scam and many more darkness.

I loved the man no one begged me to, I take all the blame."

This comes after fans and friends have admonished the mum of one to go back to her husband.

News of Tonto Dikeh's separation started when it was reported that a certain woman had stepped into the picture. Tonto Dikeh also fuelled rumours when she removed her husband's surname from her Instagram account.

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The duo have been at each others neck for some days now with Churchill demanding for exclusive access to his son.

According to her, she treated so many sexually transmitted diseases while being married to Oladunni Churchill.

Actress claims she treated several STDs when she was with her husband

After going through a lot to conceal her Mr X then this goes on to happen. Come on!

You know, when Tonto found love the thought that someone so society contrary and hated for the bad girl image could fall in love (with a rich man at that) was too good to be true.

We watched as <a href="http://pulse.ng/weddings/flashback-friday-on-tonto-dikehs-wedding-ceremony-in-2015-id6044391.html" id="5d5cf535-2b5b-50a0-bfac-3eafa6d37178">Tonto Dikeh and Mr X got married</a> and <a href="http://pulse.ng/celebrities/tonto-dikeh-actress-welcomes-first-child-releases-maternity-photos-id4700049.html" id="d2979ab8-1492-52a7-9086-79edf3ddf9bf">welcomed a little boy</a>, King Andre, metamorphosing into a relationship expert, such joy!

Then the worst happened! First, she was accused of reckless behaviour and <a href="http://pulse.ng/celebrities/tonto-dikeh-churchill-is-drug-free-and-she-has-proof-id6104045.html" id="5cee4b69-a23b-5eaf-8fa3-64f8c265999b">returning to her old smoking habit</a>.

The actress, however, proceeded to conduct a drug test proving she had quit being a pothead a long time ago.

Then <a href="http://pulse.ng/celebrities/tonto-dikeh-marriage-crashes-she-apologises-to-mercy-johnson-id6043603.html" id="117eac05-4986-5d8d-9a03-48f474523a5c">speculations another woman was in the picture</a> arose. The woman in question was specifically actress Rose Meurer, who was still seen with Churchill yesterday during Praise's ambassadorial unveiling (story for another day).

Later Churchill was accused of having an affair with Bobrisky (which everyone, including Bob, denied). He also <a href="http://pulse.ng/celebrities/tonto-dikeh-actress-husband-says-he-wants-exclusive-access-to-son-id6230516.html" id="54b99dfa-a4e0-5470-b354-81caa8c04b83">accused Tonto of keeping his child away</a> from him. <a href="http://pulse.ng/celebrities/tonto-dikeh-confirms-separation-from-husband-id6217621.html" id="661e1b19-441e-54d2-8f59-5af8e7f9167d">Tonto accused him of neglect</a>.

I kept thinking to myself when would this back and forth end! Tonto should just go and reconcile with her husband.

You see when a woman moves out of her marital home it goes a long way. It could mean she's no longer interested and even if she goes back things would never be the same anymore.

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Tonto in her own words said, "No one knows what goes on behind close doors…I chose to make you believe and see what I wanted you all to see in order to protect even those that did not deserve protection."

We still don't know what was going on behind their close doors. But one thing is for sure, Tonto Dikeh has closed that door and she is not going back.

Yes! She's happy. The actress has been sharing sunny photos and posts on Instagram to prove that.

Just recently she was crushing on herself and doesn't seem to be bothered about her marital drama.

She's loving the single life and enjoying every single bit of it.

The mum of one is currently chilling in some undisclosed location and she's happy.

Enough of the "Tonto go back to your husband" reprimand. She wants to be happy and if her happiness means staying away from her husband then let her be!

She wants to be happy and if her happiness means staying away from her husband then let her be!

Tonto Dikeh is happy without her husband, let her be!

<h1>Congratulations are in order for Media personality and actor Nick Cannon who welcomed a baby boy.</h1>

His new bundle of joy Golden "Sagon" Cannon was born by ex-girlfriend, Brittany Bell.

The America's Got Talent host announced the news on Instagram.

"Weeping may endure for a night, but Joy cometh in the morning! No matter how hard the world may hit you, God always reminds us of our purpose! #TrueHappiness Welcome to Earth Son! Golden "Sagon" Cannon 2/21/17 #Awakened," he captioned the black-and-white photo of him and his newborn baby.

Cannon told Power 106 hosts J Cruz and Krystal Bee he already broke the news to twins Monroe and Morroco.

"They're super excited," the proud new dad shared also noting that his third child wasn't an accident as people suspected, "never an 'oops baby.' I'm so calculated with my moves...I've always wanted five kids," he said. Adding, "Just because my marriage was over didn't mean I couldn't continue my family."

Talking about baby mama Bell, "I wanted to make sure it was someone who was solid, spiritual and had the same views," he revealed. "She's been in my life. Our families grew up in the same projects together in San Diego. So there's a lot of substance there."

This is Cannon's third child. He's also a father to twins Moroccan and Monroe, whom he shares with ex Mariah Carey.

This is Cannon's third child as he's also a father to twins Moroccan and Monroe, whom he shares with ex Mariah Carey.

Actor names son Golden Cannon

<h1>Pop star Chris Brown has been ordered to stay away from his ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran.</h1>

This comes after the model filed legal documents saying Chris Brown has beaten her up before and vowed to kill her.

The domestic violence restraining order requires Chris to stay 100 yards away from Karrueche, her mum and her brother.

TMZ reports Karrueche claims in a sworn statement to the judge, earlier this month that Chris told a few people that he was going to kill her.

She also says Chris told friends if he can't have her then no one else can, He "threatened to shoot me" and "take me out" said Karrueche.

Karrueche also claims several years ago Chris "punched me in my stomach twice," and "pushed me down the stairs."This would have been during the time Chris was on probation for the Rihanna beating.

Legal documents filed by Karrueche also claim Chris has threatened to harm her friends and even recently threw a drink at one of them. She worries he would finally carry out this threat and that's why she got the restraining order.

In January, 2017, Chris Brown admitted that he is a stalker. "Ladies, y’all be complaining about niggas being stalkers, in love with y’all kinda crazy shit and getting tired of it. Well guess what? I’m one of them niggas" he said on Instagram Live.

Karrueche Tran and Chris Brown during their days together

This comes after the model filed legal documents saying he vowed to kill her and has beaten her up before.

Karrueche accuses singer of death threats and assault

<h1>Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh doesnt seem to be bothered about her marital drama.</h1>

The actress is crushing on herself regardless of anything and she wants you to know that!

She took to Instagram today, February 22, 2017, declaring herself her own woman crush today.

She wrote alongside a new photo of herself, "WCW

You've been stuck for far too long!!! One thing I've discovered in life is that I had to participate in my healing/growth journey.

Nothing changes until YOU change. Your therapist can't fix you. Your pastor can't fix you! Those meds/Drugs only sedate you. But GOD!!! He heals you from the inside out.

You'll never be the same once you have a true experience with him! How do you have this experience with him! Say Father, I want you, I need you! Forgive me of my sins.

Come live inside of me. Speak to me! Have your way in my life!! It's that easy. He brings you peace and rest."

The mum of one recently took to Instagram to celebrate her little boy, King Andre, as he turned one with a heart-warming message and new 'kingy' photos.

Tonto Dikeh took to Instagram today, February 22, 2017, declaring herself her own woman crush today.

Actress is crushing on herself amidst marital drama

<h1>Angelina Jolie in a recent interview has spoken about her family and the infamous divorce saga.</h1>

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Last year September Jolie filed for divorce from Pitt citing irreconcilable differences but it was later claimed that Brad was being abusive to one of his kids while travelling on their private jet.

Speaking about her divorce for the first time, she told BBC World News, "I don’t want to say very much about that, except to say it was a very difficult time and we are a family, and we will always be a family."

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"It was very difficult," the actress, 41, added. "Many people find themselves in this situation. My whole family have all been through a difficult time.

My focus is my children, our children," she explained to the BBC.

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"We are and forever will be a family and so that is how I am coping. I am coping with finding a way through to make sure that this somehow makes us stronger and closer," she said.

Jolie and Brad Pitt have been together since 2004 before finally tying the knot in 2014.

The estranged couple have six children between them.

Angelina Jolie Pitt filed for divorce from Brad Pitt in September and is seeking sole custody of their six children

Jolie who revealed plans to end her marriage with fellow star, Brad Pitt, last year says it was for the 'health of the family'.

Actress finally opens up on split from Brad Pitt

<h1>Bill Cosby is free of a defamation lawsuit by Katherine McKee.</h1>

A federal judge in Massachusetts has dismissed the  lawsuit against Bill Cosby by Katherine McKee.

Mckee, an actress, claimed the veteran TV host raped her in 1974, according to court documents.

McKee's sexual assault allegation first appeared in a New York Daily news article in 2014.

After the article was published, Cosby wrote a letter to the paper denying the claim. His lawyer then asked the paper to retract the article, according to spokesman Andrew Wyatt.

McKee went on to sue the comedian for defamation, seeking monetary and punitive damages.

McKee filed the lawsuit at the end of 2015, a year after the article's publication.

A U.S. District Court Judge, Mark Mastroianni, then ruled that McKee had not proven that Cosby had defamed her simply by denying her claims.

"An accused person cannot be foreclosed, during their responsive navigation, from considering the issuance of a simple and unequivocal denial -- free from overall defamatory triggers or contextual themes," he wrote in the decision.

"Such a situation would be inconsistent with basic First Amendment principles."

Cosby's spokesman, Wyatt told CNN in a statement that, "this is another in a line of recent developments vindicating Mr Cosby's right to defend himself in the face of an onslaught of unverified accusations."

Meanwhile, McKee is not pleased with the latest development. She told CNN on Thursday, February 16, 2017, she is "very disgusted" with the court's ruling and had no further comment.

Cosby has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than 50 women.

Andrea Constand, an employee at his alma mater, Temple University, was the first woman to publicly accuse Cosby of sexual misconduct, in 2004.

The comedian was sued by actress Katherine McKee for defamation, seeking monetary and punitive damages.

Defamation lawsuit against comedian dismissed

<h1>Tonto Dikehs estranged husband, Oladunni Churchill has revealed he never cheated on his wife.</h1>

The businessman when asked by a family friend, Yetty Gold, on february 16, 2017, why he has refused to reconcile with his wife Churchill replied her comments saying, "We had a problem. Not about cheating. The stories about PA and cheating was sponsored to cover. I don't have an actress as a PA in my comapny."

Meanwhile, actor Uche Maduagwu claimed that the actress left her home because husband, Oladunni Churchill was gay.

According to Uche, Churchill was having an affair with Bobrisky and celebrity stylist, Swanky Jerry.

Pulse reported that <a href="http://pulse.ng/celebrities/tonto-dikeh-i-dont-know-bobrisky-actress-husband-denies-gay-reports-id6230588.html" id="5a4a3759-1d28-5592-b40b-78a115f1f53e">Churchill denied these allegations</a>. Now, Tonto Dikeh has come out to say she doesn't know this actor and has never had a conversation with him.

According to her, <a href="http://pulse.ng/celebrities/tonto-dikeh-actress-responds-to-husbands-gay-allegations-id6233510.html" id="19714612-d401-5015-99a3-b88714e6adad">Uche should keep her marital problems out of his mouth</a> and respect her baby's privacy.

The mum of one took to Instagram celebrating her little boy as he turns one with a heart-warming message.

She shared some new photos of her little boy with an emotional post.

Tonto Dikeh and Oladunni Churchill at a charity match

The businessman told family friend, Yetty Gold, someone is sponsoring the malicious rumour.

'The stories about me cheating was sponsored' - Churchill

<h1>Nollywood star Tonto Dikeh is ecstatic about son, King Andres birthday today, February 17, 2017.</h1>

She shared some new photos of her little boy writing:

Where do I even begin! This angel right here was sent from God to do wonders. My son! My little King! You have been my biggest strength and joy. Sometimes I feel as though I need a spare heart to help contain my love for you. (In tears)My baby boy, I have a son.

The ocean to my eyes. The calm in my life. The one that soothes my soul with just a glance in your eyes. My prayer for you is that you walk in the path God has set for you. Everything else will fall into place! I will make sure you do not waiver from that set path. It is my duty as your mother. My obligation to you and the almighty God that put you in my care.

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As you enter your first year on this earth may you continue to experience abundant happiness and joy. Unexplainable success and favour! Incomprehensible blessing from all corners of the earth.

Always remember that your father is the creator of this world. So you must tread it with confidence. He is the almighty God, so do not ever fear or feel flawed in your life. You will do wonders.

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