Olamide Ayeni

<h1>Lent is a period before Easter where Christians are committed to fasting and staying away from some activities and foods.</h1>

If you’re fasting, there are some foods you should stay away from according to nutritionists.

Here are some of the foods you should stay away from.

Alcoholic drinks are a great source of calories - you should stay away from them

Just because the Lent is sacred time, you need to stay away from alcohol. Also, alcoholic drinks are a great source of calories that you don’t need during fasting.

Coffee is a stimulant that affects and disrupts your sleep when consumed in excess [Panero]

During Lent, you need all the sleep you can have and taking drinks that contain caffeine will not give you that. Coffee is a stimulant that affects and disrupts your sleep when consumed in excess.

You can have withdrawal symptoms like a headache when you drink it regularly during Lent.

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You should consider dropping desserts like cake, ice cream, pies, cookies

Sweet tooth isn’t what you should have during Lent. You should consider dropping desserts like cake, ice cream, pies, cookies. The best option for dessert during Lent is fruits.

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Lent is a period before Easter where Christians are committed to fasting and staying away from some activities and foods.

Here are foods to avoid during Lent

Oranges are one of the most popular fruits around the world, but the orange peel is a different deal altogether as it is the healthiest part of the fruit.&nbsp;

However, people tend to throw away the peel because they're unaware of what it's capable of. Orange peels contain nearly three to four times the fiber of the actual fruit and flavonoids. Isn't that amazing?&nbsp;

Studies have proven that the orange flesh contains about 71 milligrams of vitamin C while the peel contains over 136 milligrams. Can you see why you need to rethink the act of disposing orange peels?

We'll be highlighting how your health can be impacted when you consume orange peels. Here are the health benefits of orange peels.

1. Treats diabetes

Orange peels are rich in pectin, a fiber that is known to regulate blood sugar levels. This goes a long way to help people with diabetes. The glycemic load of the fruit is just 5, which means orange peel causes only a small rise in blood sugar.&nbsp;

Orange peels treats diabetes by regulating blood sugar levels [ece-auto-gen]

2. Promotes healthy heart

According to research, a diet containing citrus fruits, such as oranges, offers protection against cardiovascular disease due to the folate present in it. Orange peels are rich in a flavonoid called hesperidin and possess anti-inflammatory properties. Since most heart diseases are caused by inflammation, orange peels will help protect your heart.&nbsp;

3. Enhance digestion

Orange peel is very helpful in reducing the chances of constipation. Studies have shown that it can be used to treat digestive disorders.&nbsp;

orange peels reduces the chances of constipation [Pinterest]

4. Aids weight loss

Orange peel also contains vitamin C that is known to help burn fat. It's also a natural source of pectin, which is a natural fiber that decreases the post-meal rise in blood sugar. If you intend to lose weight this year, you should orange peel to your diet.

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5. Improves the health of lungs

With it's excellent vitamin C content, orange peels help break down congestion and cleanse the lungs. Vitamin C also boosts immunity, and this helps ward off and prevent lung infections. The peels can help you expel phlegm (the thick viscous substance secreted by the mucous membranes of the respiratory passages, especially when produced in excessive quantities during a cold) by cleansing your lungs.

Orange peels are surprisingly beneficial to health. Here's how.

The health benefits of orange peel will make you reconsider disposing it

Sleeping next to your phone is a great way to be sure you’ll never miss a call, text, or email. However, you may want to keep it away because of the danger it poses.

If your cell phone is near your head, under the pillow, or on the nightstand, you might want to find another place to keep it during the night.

The closer your phone is to you at night, the more negative effect it has on your health.

You might be asking yourself how far should it be.&nbsp;

Your phone should be at least three feet away from your bed to limit exposure to radiofrequency energy.

If you need to use your phone as an alarm, turn on airplane mode to prevent it from sending or receiving calls and text messages.

During the day, carry your phone in a purse or bag, rather than in your pocket. This prevents you from being exposed to a higher level of radiation.&nbsp;

Your cell phone should be at least three metres away from you [FabFitFun]

<h2>Why your phone shouldn't be under your pillow when you sleep</h2>

Cell phones emit radiofrequency energy, which is a form of radiation when they communicate with network towers. The radiation is supposedly harmless; however, having a phone next to your head regularly may cause headaches and trouble sleeping. Exposure is far greater when the phone is next to your head than it is a few feet away. Even if it’s just sitting there, not currently being used but connected to a network, it still emits a small amount of radiation.&nbsp;

If you sleep with your cell phone, it’s possible to roll on top of it during the night. The device doesn’t get enough airflow and quickly heats up, possibly causing damage to the battery. Having the phone under the pillow during the night can potentially lead to a fire.&nbsp;

Cell phones emit blue light, which tricks your brain into thinking that it’s daytime. As you prepare for bed, the brain releases melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep cycles. Blue light affects these levels and throws off your sleeping pattern. This can lead to headaches, poor vision, and restless nights.&nbsp;

Here is the safest distance to keep your mobile device when you sleep.

How far away should your cell phone be when you sleep?

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Olamide Ayeni

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Here are foods to avoid during Lent

The health benefits of orange peel will make you reconsider disposing it

How far away should your cell phone be when you sleep?