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We all have the ideal partners sketched out in our heads. Some of us have a list of ''must have traits'' we hope to see in the person.  To begin your quest to finding the right partner, you must ask yourself if you are good enough. We must be committed to our own personal growth before focusing on that of our spouses. We must be interested in learning how to become a better person and partner by been fully aware of our own emotional baggage and weaknesses. Setting personal goals for self improvement should be taken very seriously. I have always had troubles understanding relationships these days. You break up with the guy this minute and end up in another relationship in no time. Moving through relationships till we find the perfect match is outrageous.. I'm not a great fan. Analyzing ourselves and previous relationships if taken seriously should serve as a template on which our new relationships should be built on. Do not overlook compatibility issues in ord

Fura de nunu is a local drink derived from fresh cow milk. It is popular in the northern part of Nigeria and a choice brand for most people.  I've seen quiet a couple of people enjoy this drink but the question is this..How safe is it drinking raw milk from he teats of dairy cows? Is it healthy eating local milk dishes such as fura de nunu which is popularly served in many parts of the country with herdsmen?  Let us not forget that fura de nunu  is made from unpasteurized milk. Is it healthy to indulge then? the answer is a clear NO! Let us take our minds through the entire milking process...During the milking of a cow, the animal sometimes gets irritated and then begins to use its legs to raise dust and dirt..,all these in one way or another find their way back into the bowl of milk. How about considering the fact that as cows graze the fields, they are likely to come in contact with some bacteria and fungi that cling to their body (the teats are not left out) and during m

Bananas are packed with great vitamins and minerals. Most people are of the opinion that this rich fruit is fattening, while some attribute its high fat to a combination derived when eating bananas with some ground nut. fact or myth? Where ever you stand in this, it is important for you to know some amazing features of bananas. In weight loss programs, finding food that would fit into your program can be very challenging but bananas make a perfect fit. They are naturally sweet and could help curb your sweet tooth if you get that afternoon sugar craving. A 6-inch banana has a minimal 90 calories, about 1/4 of the calories you would get from a chocolate candy bar. Additionally about half of the fiber content in bananas is soluble. When soluble fibers reach your digestive tract, it absorbs water and slows digestion. Food is forced to sit in your stomach for a while giving you that full feeling. Thus having a banana before a meal would sure help you cut down the amount of food to be