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A Nigerian man has gone viral for earning three Master’s degrees from three different universities, claiming he did it out of ‘boredom’.
The man has the 1st Frame MSc Business Management (Industrial Relations & HRM) Covenant University, the 2nd Frame MBA (General Management) University of New Brunswick and the 3rd Frame MSc Business Management (Strategy & Organization) Queens University.
He had distinction in all the three masters degree and his full of gratitude as he pursued his PhD.
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You can find rice in a rainbow of colors: purple, black, gold, red, brown, and, of course, white. But when you're faced with the decision of brown rice versus white rice, how do you know which to choose?
What is the difference between brown rice and white rice?
The difference between the two comes down to more than just color. It's also about how they are processed.
Brown rice is a whole grain, which means it contains all three components of the grain: the bran, endosperm, and germ.
When white rice is processed, it's stripped of the bran and the germ. The remaining endosperm is starchier and not as nutrient-dense as the whole grain.
White rice typically cooks faster than brown rice.
Nutritional comparison: Brown rice versus white rice
Brown rice and white rice can both be part of a healthy diet. But because brown rice retains the bran and germ, it's more nutrient-dense than white rice. For example, brown rice delivers more fiber, magnesium, potassium, iron, and certain B vitamins (B1, B3, B6, and B9) than white rice.
White rice is easier to digest, in part because it's lower in fiber. That may be beneficial for some people at certain times. For example, individuals with irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease may need to watch how much fiber they get during flare-ups of those conditions.
But if you're otherwise healthy, a diet rich in fiber-filled whole grains — including brown rice — is linked with a number of health perks, including reduced risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes, and weight management.
The glycemic index: How brown rice and white rice compare
The glycemic index (GI) is a scoring system that ranks foods from 0 to 100 based on how much they increase blood sugar. The lower the GI score of a food, the lower and slower your blood sugar climbs after you eat. Glycemic index is particularly important for people with diabetes, who are more likely to experience quick, high blood sugar spikes than those without the condition.
White rice has a high glycemic index, in the range of 73 ± 4. Brown rice is categorized as a medium glycemic index food, with a GI of 68 ± 4.
Eating white rice is also linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while eating brown rice is linked to a lower risk.
Calorie comparison
The calories contained in brown and white rice are similar.
The bottom line: Is brown rice healthier than white rice?
Brown rice, which contains more nutrients and fiber and has a lower glycemic index value, is a healthier choice for most people. But if you're experiencing a flare-up of a digestive condition that makes it harder to digest fiber, white rice may be a better option for you — at least until your symptoms improve.
Source: Harvard Health Publishing
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A 34-year-old Nigerian man has passed away in his sleep in the UK.
The man Ifeanyi Obi, passed away at just 34 on 14th November 2024, while in his sleep.
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A UK-based man has shared how his dating life changed after bringing his now ex-girlfriend from Nigeria to the UK, only for her to leave him for someone else.
He said he was coming to the UK and thought of bringing his ex with him and the arrangement worked out. The ex also has another ex who was already in the UK, he didn’t know that he and his girl has reconnected.
On getting here, he observed that their relationship was declining and after a while she broke up with him and went for her ex, which equate loss of time, money and love.
After awhile, he found a London girl who he was interested in and the lady asked him if he has a car but he said no. The lady told him to forget about her if he does not have a car.
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Tongues wag as OAP Tacha opens up about her struggles and appeals for N200 million.
She said expenses are not smiling at anyone and if you see her you can squeeze N200 million into her hands because she is going through a lot.
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Actor Yul Edochie has told is wife, Judy, to tell him what she wanted and he’ll do it for her as he requested a baby girl from her.
He said she should give him a baby girl that will be as cute as his son Pete juniors d he will give her whatsoever she wanted.
Judy prior to this time and given birth to two sons for Yul and he hoping to have another girl from her.
