Month: January 2020

By Margaret Morenike Doherty-Aka

One day, as I was getting my hair done, in conversation my hairdresser mentioned to me that she has high blood pressure. I asked her if she knew that bananas are very high in potassium and can help regulate blood pressure. She said she wasn’t aware. We both agreed that bananas were very affordable. The next time I went to the store, I got her a bunch of bananas 😊

God says in the Bible “My people perish from lack of knowledge”.  It is a fact that you don’t know what you don’t know! If a person with diabetes, for instance, knew that okra helps regulate blood sugar, I bet they would eat more of it even if they don’t like it. They’ll find ways to prepare it that’s palatable for them. I have made cherries my favorite fruit for good reason. My skin has been much clearer if I do say so myself. In fact, there was a time that I went to get my gele (head tie) tied and the lady asked me to remove my makeup (foundation). She was surprised when I told her I didn’t have any foundation on! 

Since I started eating more pineapples and papaya, my shoulder pain has significantly reduced! I don’t know about anyone else but I’d rather eat food to heal my body than take medicine which brings me to my main point that there are superfoods that we should include in our diets. In fact, our grocery lists should always include the following foods that I plan to write articles on and post on my blog weekly.

FOODS THAT FIGHT AND PREVENT CANCER

Asparagus

Avocado

Rutabaga

Cauliflower

Cabbage

Cherry

Broccolli

Beets

Apple cider vinegar: detoxifies the body

Lemon & honey water: detoxifies the body

Graviola (soursop)

FOODS THAT FIGHT DIABETES

Oatmeal

Ginger

Okra

Cinnamon

FOODS THAT FIGHT HIGH CHOLESTEROL AND HEART DISEASE

Oatmeal

Cinnamon

Okra

Grapefruit

Avocado

HEALTHY FOODS TO ADD TO YOUR DIET

Kinoa

Cucumber

Tomato

Onions

Garlic

Ginger

Turmerick

Green tea

Oolong tea

Blueberries

Raspberries

Strawberries

Kale

Spinach

Collards

HEALTHY SWEETNERS

Monk fruit

Stevia

HEALTHY OILS

Coconut oil

Olive oil (do not heat. Just add to foods)

Palm oil

PROBIOTIC-RICH FOODS

Activia yogurt

Kefir

Sauerkraut

Kimchi

ZEROING IN ON GINGER!!!!

Ginger is among the healthiest (and most delicious) spices on the planet. It is loaded with nutrients and bioactive compounds that have powerful benefits for your body and brain. Ginger contains Gingerol, a substance with powerful medicinal properties. Ginger can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness. Ginger may reduce muscle pain and soreness.  The anti-inflammatory effects can help with osteoarthritis. Ginger may drastically lower blood sugars and improve heart disease risk factors. Ginger can help treat chronic indigestion. Ginger powder may significantly reduce menstrual pain. Ginger may lower cholesterol levels. Ginger contains a substance that may help prevent cancer. Ginger may improve brain function and protect against Alzheimer’s Disease. The active ingredient in ginger can help fight infections. Ginger is one of the very few “superfoods” actually worthy of that term. You can buy fresh or powdered ginger at your local grocery store or purchase ginger supplements online.

To be continued…

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By Margaret Morenike Doherty-Aka

Genesis 9:22-27 And Ham, the father of Canaan, saw the nakedness of his father, and told his two brethren without. And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father’s nakedness. And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him. And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

There was an account in the Bible of when Noah got drunk and passed out naked. His son, Ham saw the nakedness of his father and told it to his brothers. This led to a curse upon Ham’s son (Canaan). The other sons who covered their father’s nakedness received blessings.

Friends, no matter how anointed or how many exploits we may have done for God, this could happen to anyone! Some “get drunk” on their accomplishments, accolades, and so on and “pass out” naked in their tents!!! In their drunken stupor, it may be hard for them to hear clearly from God.

God reveals deep and secret things to His chosen. Many have seen the nakedness (weaknesses, insecurities, inadequacies, shortcomings) of their fathers that others are not privy to. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 30:17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.

WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

Genesis 9:23 And Shem and Japheth took a garment, and laid it upon both their shoulders, and went backward, and covered the nakedness of their father; and their faces were backward, and they saw not their father’s nakedness.

We must cover our fathers’ nakedness (weaknesses, insecurities, inadequacies, shortcomings). Aaron and Hur held up Moses’ hands when he got tired. As long as Moses’ hand was lifted, they prevailed and were victorious.

Let’s make a habit of lifting up one another and praying for one another. The Bible tells us that the heart of a king is in God’s hands and he can turn it wherever he pleases.

Like Shem and Japheth, we must continue to prayerfully cover our fathers’ nakedness and pray that God would wake them up from their slumber or stupor. As we do so, God will bless and enlarge us.

Genesis 9:24-27 And Noah awoke from his wine, and knew what his younger son had done unto him. And he said, Cursed be Canaan; a servant of servants shall he be unto his brethren. And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant. God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

By Margaret Morenike Doherty-Aka

Song: What God has for you, it is for you (2ce). I know without a doubt that He will bring you out. What God has for you it is for you!

May God deliver us from unprofitless hard labor IJMN!  It is God that teaches our hands to profit… I repeat: May God deliver us from unprofitless hard labor IJMN!  

God can lead you to the fish that has the financial breakthrough you need. It could be a particular job or a business venture. Cast your net when God commands you to. He sees what we don’t see. He knows the perfect timing.  It may be in the area of investing in stock (or something else). This year, you will have a net breaking harvest IJMN!

Ravens (who are carnivores by nature) took meat to Elijah! They did not eat the meat that was meant for him (1st Kings 17:4-6). There may be “ravens” at your work place….Fret not! What God has for you will not elude you IJMN!

THE BLESSING FOLLOWED JACOB

The blessing followed Jacob to the extent that Laban didn’t want him to leave! Wherever, you find yourself serving be it at your work place or any other setting, God’s blessing can follow you there the way God was with Joseph when he was in prison and when he was in Portiphar’s house.

GET OFF YOUR BLESSED ASSURANCE!

Enough of same old, same old…launch out into the deep. This year, launch out in faith into the deep (things you’re not familiar with, things beyond your comfort zone). Reach out to a neighbor or single parent in your neighborhood. Treat them to movie or dinner or buy them healthy grocery (they can’t otherwise afford). Many can only afford hot dogs because they cost a dollar (but this is not the heathiest). Friends, when you meet their need, they are more likely to receive your Jesus. Trust me, I’m not saying what I don’t already do. I practice what I preach.

IN CONCLUSION

God changes times and seasons. Our times are in His hands. He rules in the affairs of man. He is mindful of us. By Him our actions are weighed. He put a separation between night and day. He can distinguish you from the multitude. This year, I pray for you in the name that is above every other that the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness! Kings shall come to the brightness of your rising! May your light break from obscurity to the limelight IJMN!