SKINNED TO PREMIERE AT SILVERBIRD

“Skinned” a movie that seeks to educate, about the effects of skin bleaching, as well as entertain its audience, is set to be premiered at the Silverbird cinemas in the Accra Mall and West Hills Mall on Friday, June 10, 2016. Read More

START THINKING TOGETHER IN THE RIGHT WAY

Being at the helm of affairs and having all the good ideas may not be enough to grow your brand. At some point, you need extra hands to help you manage your business. Every business scouts the best brains, conscious of the impact these employees will make on the brand. Nonetheless, you may build an enviable team by hiring the most creative and experienced from the market, yet, be unable to get the best out of the team. There is just one explanation, you may be practicing an ineffective brainstorming method.
Emphasis is placed on brainstorming. It can be described as the catalyst for brand growth. It is the platform where all the ideas that lead to brand improvement are shared. Read More

Flee From Sugar, Embrace a Healthy Skin

Having a gorgeous and fit skin, has much to do with dieting and lifestyle as it does with the choice of skincare products you make. Many people pay attention to the kind of products they apply to their skins while they pay less or no attention to what they eat. The food we eat equally affects the kind of skin we wish for. 

The skin, just like other parts of the body, requires certain nutrients and vitamins to be in best shape. Nutrients such as, vitamins C, A, E and Omega 3 fatty acids are among the few, that affect the strength and texture of the skin. Refined and added sugar is one edible item that has probably had the worst press as far as healthy living is concerned. Aside its effects on the heart and being a known catalyst for obesity, developing bad skin is another effect of high level of sugar.

The most visible effects of sugar on the skin are said to include inflammation (which cause the skin to breakout), redness and rashes and wrinkles. 

When sugar, sugary foods, or a high-glycemic food (a food that rapidly converts to sugar) is consumed into the body, the body breaks down these carbohydrates into glucose, which raises your insulin levels. These carbohydrates cause your insulin levels to spike, creating a burst of inflammation throughout your body due to sugar’s highly acidic nature. The least sign of inflammation in the skin will cause breakouts.

With inflammation taking place in the body, wrinkles become the next effect you are sure to experience. Collagen,  a highly proteinous substance in the body that holds the whole body together and keeps the skin wrinkle free, is the next to be affected by sugar. Sugar "eats" the collagen on a cellular level, giving rights to dehydration and then a dull-looking skin. When the collagen levels are depleted, wrinkles occur.

Redness and rashes can equally be blamed on inflammation caused by sugar. Consuming a lot of refined or added sugar can cause you to suffer from rashes or make you prone to yeast imbalances in the body. Rashes can be a sign of yeast imbalance, and redness is a basic product of inflammation.

Taking bold steps to reduce high level of sugar intake is the first step to acquiring an enviable skin. Instead of consuming a lot of refined sugary foods, and spending excessively on skincare products, begin to practice better dieting plans that will improve the skin. It is recommended that you substitute sugar with high nutrient-based foods like fruits and vegetables to keep the skin fit, smooth and strong. 

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Get Your Meals Watered

With about 71% of the earth surface covered with water, while adult humans are estimated to have about 60% of their body made up of water, the essence of water to life cannot be underrated. In every aspect of human life, water finds itself playing a very pivotal role. In religion, health and entertainment, the presence and essence of water is highly visible.

Health professionals always advise that a person drinks about 2 liters of water daily. However, most people only find water on their tables during meals or right after meals and this sets the tone for discussion in this article. Is it a best practice to drink water during meals?

To one school of thought, drinking water during meals or right after meals severely hampers your stomach's digestive powers and causes unstable insulin levels. Another group of health practitioners harbour a counter opinion.  

To those who support drinking water during meals, the hold the opinion that drinking water when taking your meals is essential for your digestive tract to work well. Although the food we eat may contain some amount of water, it may not be enough to keep your bowels moving regularly, thus, the need for extra water to act as natural lubricant for intestinal walls.

Drinking water during meals has also been identified as one of the most effective ways to prevent constipation. Aside assisting in a smooth digestive process, water during meals has also been identified as a weight maintenance strategy. Drinking a couple glasses of water during meals can actually curb your appetite, lessening your chances of indulging in gluttony. 

Nonetheless, it is most beneficial to stay hydrated throughout the day. Drinking while you eat should therefore not be too much. Drink warm water and drink it sparingly. Adding a little water to your diet is not a bad practice, but always keep in mind that sometimes what the body need should be prioritized. Do not be rigid with your body because of the information you gather.

Get hellofood and let’s enjoy your meal in the best fashion. Download the app now.

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Grow Like A Seed

Some research conducted on entrepreneurship have reported that an estimated 90% of start ups fail in their first few years. In our part of the world, more young people are now daring to enter the realm of entrepreneurship, however, it is no secret a few end up in the estimated 10% of start ups that succeed.  What could possibly be the cause of the failure of these entrepreneurs to realize their big dream?

Growing a business can be likened to the germination process of a fruit bearing plant. First, a seed must be planted in a fertile soil. Then this seed must decay before it can shoot up as a plant. This seedling must encounter some harsh weather conditions before it finally reaches the flower bearing stage. After bearing flowers, the tree is sure to now give off fruits that can be plucked and enjoy. 

Like the seed sown in a fertile soil, you cannot begin your business in an environment that cannot support its growth. Businesses are born out of the need to solve a problem in a society. Identifying the problem means finding a fertile soil to plant your business. The decaying process of the seed that is not visible to the world can be likened to the stage in start up where you come up with a strategy that supports your growth. The strategy should involve building a business plan for at the first year, developing an effective marketing plan and building the necessary clientele for your business. 

Successful businesses thrive on the element of “strategy.” 

For many failed entrepreneurial endeavours, the elements of “Perseverance and focus” are far-fetched. The least encounter with challenges means leaving their future in the hands of fate. Have you ever wondered what will become of animals and humans if all plants did not try to adjust to changing weather conditions? Once you decide to start a business, you should build have a mindset that is bent on winning no matter the challenges that come by. The only way to win is think outside the box. Strategies are beautiful on paper, implementing them is another story, never dream of a smooth sail into the land of prosperity. Sticking to the status quo is not your best bet to succeed as an entrepreneur. Times change and when they do, you need to change strategy to survive. As many times as it becomes necessary to adopt new strategies, you should be willing to take the risk. Nonetheless, you should not lose focus of the goal. Remember, “there are many ways of killing a cat.” There is no fast rule to success, dare to be different, think outside the box. 

“Starting “big” when you do not have the necessary resources for continuity is the recipe for a short lived dream. Do not jump into the major league right from scratch if you do not have the feet to stand the competition from the big guns. Celebrated Ghanaian businesses such as Kingdom Books & Stationery, Despite Group of Companies, Kasapereko Company Limited, UT Bank started as little unrenowned businesses. Today, they are named amongst Ghana’s top and most successful businesses. The best way to is to take time to grow into a big name, unless of course you have the muscle to wrestle with the big guns. Starting little means coming into encounter with all the mistakes you can come across in business and making the corrections. It serves as a tutorial period for the future. You can take as many risks as you can as a little company and survive, because you have time to make amends. As a big starter, you may not be able to survive the damage once you fail to deliver.

Not everyone is born to be an entrepreneur in any case and so the reality is that some may never succeed at it. Learn from the plant and build a flourishing business.  HelloFood is a perfect example of a business that has paid its dues and has found the answer to your meal delivery. Download the app now.

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#FreeFacebook on Airtel Launched

At a fun filled event held at the forecourt of Accra Mall, Airtel Ghana launched its new product, #FreeFacebook on Airtel. The new product allows Airtel users free access to Facebook and some web pages. The well-attended event witnessed a couple of performances and the audience receiving a lot of giveaways.Read More

Wodiru, Cook Ghanaian, Eat Ghanaian

Healthy living has always been one of the stories preached in every aspect of our lives. Mostly the story ends with recommendation of what to eat and what not to introduce into your system. It is hardly about how to prepare what is best for the body and this is just what Hash Plus, a team of young graduates from the University of Ghana, decided to do with the development of  Wodiru ( means food in Kaseem, the language of the Kasena people found in  Navrongo), a cook book App.

An application built to be highly user friendly with its simplified design, procedure and language, highlights recipes from all corners of the country; from chief foods to snacks and drinks. Wodiru hosts over 70 recipes currently, comes in local and standard units and has an impressive dietary pattern. Read More