Actress Jackie Appiah has covered yet another magazine QUEEN. The second issue will be launched in Accra soon.
The launching ceremony which will be accompanied by an awards night will see the presence of high profile celebrities in the country plus the recognition of some personalities who have through the years inspired women and the younger generation in a positive light.
Fashion exhibition, catwalk show, presentation of awards, comedy and live musical performance are some of the few exciting items on the menu of the day.
Day: June 14, 2012
Mzbel Reacts To Dr. Mensah Otabil Saga
Few days ago Adom FM broke the news that controversial singer Nana Akua Amoah known in showbiz circles as Mzbel has openly declared that she has a crush on the Founder and Leader of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Dr. Mensah Otabil.
The artiste has come out to deny the story says its not only embarrassing, but ridiculous and mischievous.
Read the press statement her management sent to GhanaCelebrities.Com below.
Photos + Joselyn Dumas Has Influenced Our Sales Since Making Her ‘Face Of Evogue’ – PHC Motors
The merger between one of Ghana’s popular television hosts Joselyn Dumas and PHC Motors has not only made the former smile to the bank, the latter has also made several gains. Last year, PHC Motors Limited, a leading automobile retail firm in Ghana launched the Range Rover Evoque. Earlier this year, they went scouting for … Read more
Lifestyle: Things We Misconstrue For Witchcraft In Africa!
So the other day I was out with some friends and we were reminiscing about our primary school days in Ghana and one friend expressed concern about something that was surprisingly ‘funny’ and quite sad at the same time. The issue of dyslexia in Africa. According my 23 year old friend, she had problems with … Read more
IAmSassyChic.Com: The Amazing Avocado
Did you know that avocados have amazing health benefits? We love avocados and we make sure to have at least one a day. Unfortunately, there are some misconceptions about this fruit, so we thought we’d take this opportunity to set the record straight. At the same time, we will be highlighting many of the avocadoshealth benefits.
Origins
The avocado is a tree native to Puebla, Mexico and is classified in the flowering plant family Lauraceae. Avocado also refers to the fruit (which is a large berry that contains a large seed) of the tree. They are a commercially valuable fruit and are cultivated in tropical climates throughout the world (and some temperate ones, such as California) producing a green-skinned, pear-shaped fruit that ripens after harvesting. Cultivating fruit can take up to 4-6 years from seed.
Misconceptions
1. Avocados are high in fat and that makes them very high in calories
Contrary to popular assumptions, the avocado can be a helpful part of a successful weight-management program. Its monounsaturated fat speeds up the basal metabolic rate, as compared with saturated fat. Its rich supply of vitamins and minerals also makes the diet more wholesome and satisfying and thus more conducive to overall health and to moderation in consumption. Its high fat content gives a quicker feeling of fullness, thus helping to reduce overeating; and it also makes an overall sound diet more palatable, reducing the temptation to binge on foods high in sugars or saturated fats.
2. Avocados are high in fat and therefore bad for the heart