SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2017
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Maryam Abubakar Koko
This week’s edition promises even more interesting stuff so that you can sit back, read and relax. With harmattan in full swing, dealing with chapped lips is a must and we have all the tips and trick you need to keep up your sleeve to have in managing the situation on the beauty section. For healthy living, we’re sharing the perks of meditating so that you can enjoy a stress free life. On the cover we have Mrs. Maryam Abubakar Kolo, an accomplished academic, activist and Chairperson of the Association of Northern Women Entrepreneurs (ANWE). She gives us an insight on her many positions and her life at home as well. Read all she has to say inside. Have a great week ahead.
Shaping lives with a purpose
– Amina Alhassan
CULINARY
Golden skillet potatoes by HALIMA ABDULRAZAK
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olden skillet potato is a delicious meal to eat for breakfast. It is easy to prepare, saves cost and tastes h great. It is a delicacy to enjoy with loved ones. Ingredients • 10 medium Irish potatoes, finely diced • 4 pieces of sausage, diced • 1 large red bell pepper, diced • 1 green bell pepper, diced • 2 garlic cloves, minced • 1 seasoning cube • ¼ teaspoon of curry powder • 1/8 teaspoon of thyme • 1 large teaspoon of ground pepper • 4 tablespoons of olive oil • Salt to taste Directions Place diced Irish potatoes in a vegetable steamer and leave to steam for five minutes. Alternatively, you can put potatoes on a flat plate, place in a microwave on high heat and cook for five minutes. Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat up one table spoon of olive oil; add diced sausage and sauté on medium heat for two minutes. Transfer to a flat plate and set aside. Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet and heat on medium
heat. Next, transfer steamed potatoes to the skillet. Ensure that the potatoes do not overlap each other. Do not stir it around at this
time. Leave to cook for five minutes before turning it around with a spoon. Afterwards, add seasoning cube, c curry powder, thyme, pepper and salt t taste. Stir to combine. to Then add onions and garlic, stir to c combine. Leave to cook for another th minutes or until potatoes are three te tender but not too soft as you don’t w to end up with soggy potatoes. want Next, add bell peppers and stir to co combine. Finally, add sausage, stir again to combine and turn off heat im immediately. You can serve this dish with plain om omelette or on its own with a cup of te or fresh juice. tea
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Date almond shake
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h e combination of almond butter and pitted dates creates a milkshake that is rich and creamy: it is tasty, nutricious and packed with the energy you need to start your day. Try this simple and yet healthy milkshake. Ingredients • 3 tablespoons of
almond butter • 1 cup of low fat plain yoghurt • 4 pitted dates • 1 cup of ice • 1 cup of apple cider or apple juice • A pinch of cinnamon Directions In a jug, pour the almond butter, pitted dates, yoghurt,
cider and ice, blend together till smooth. Pour in a clean glass cup and enjoy your refreshing date almond shake.
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B E AU T Y
Dealing with chapped lips By HALIMA ABDULRAZAK
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he harmattan weather is very harsh and unfriendly which can cause some damage to the skin, especially the lips. Some people don’t take proper care of their lips, and by so doing it can make the lips chapped and flaky. The festive season is around the corner, and it wouldn’t be nice to celebrate Christmas with unattractive lips. It is important to note that before washing off your makeup, you should apply a balm to the lips, and also put on a humidifier at night: it helps to keep your skin and lips nourished and moisturised. When your lips are dry and flaky, don’t pick them with your hands, instead soften them with some Shea butter which is a natural way to smoothen your lips, and give them a subtle shine. Also, drinking more water helps to hydrate your body from the inside and keeps your lips from becoming dry. Use a toothpaste that does not contain synthetic flavours because they can cause allergic reactions, making your lips dry and look pale and unattractive. Applying aloe vera to the lips aids in relieving and healing small cuts that may occur when the lips are chapped or burned from eating too much spicy food. Chapped lips can get infected because bacteria can easily enter through the cracks. Using good balm and ointment keeps your lips protected by reapplying them frequently especially at night and early in the morning. It is better to choose a lip balm with sun screen. Consider wearing a scarf or a mask that covers the mouth when going out during cold weather or staying out long in the sun. This way, you won’t have to worry about chapped lips right until the season ends.
H E A LT H Y L I V I N G
Meditation as stress reliever by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU
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tress and anxiety are usually associated with intense pressure and nervousness that come with our day to day activities. In turn, serious issues such as depression and insomnia can befall you if proper measures aren’t taken. But apart from medication, other natural ways like meditation can help a lot in with dealing with stress related problems. Meditation gives you the medium to sort out your thoughts. It gives you the space to declutter your mind, rid yourself of toxic thoughts and prioritise. This will aid in reducing the elements that contribute to stress for a calmer and rested mind.
Also, training your mind with meditation can aid brain power and mental control which we all need when we are overwhelmed with problems we face in our day to day lives. Being conscious of your mental health is as important as your physical health. Overall, meditating can be your permanent solution for a stress free and happier life. With meditation, your mind can become more focused, clearer, and enable it to handle more demanding situations that you may face in the future. It is definitely one of the most ideal stress management strategies for your peace of mind.