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Health benefit of oranges

Oranges

 Orange Juice

—Help With hydration

One navel orange provides about 4 ounces, or half a cup of water.

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Usually, people get about 20% of their fluids from food. Water-rich foods like orang­es can help you meet your daily requirements and keep you hydrated.

—Improves digestion

One medium navel orange offers about three grams of fiber. The Food and Drug Administration advises get­ting 28 grams of fiber daily.

—May help reduce belly fat

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The fiber content of oranges can help reduce belly fat, or visceral fat or obesity. Meta­bolic syndrome is a group of health conditions that raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

—Supports immune system

One medium navel orange packs nearly 100% of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C for males and even more for females. Vita­min C supports the immune system. The body also uses vitamin C to make collagen and use fat as fuel during exercise and at rest.

Helps lower cancer risk

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Orange peels pack some of the highest flavonoids and Vitamin C content than any citrus fruit. A review published in 2020 found that the flavonoids in citrus peels help prevent cancer cells from growing and spreading. For example, flavonoids help regulate, or programme, cell death. Apoptosis is a pro­cess the body uses to kill off abnormal cells before they multiply and grow out of control.

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 Kay9ice apologises to Shatta Wale

Shatta Wale (L) and Kay9ice
Shatta Wale (L) and Kay9ice

 Afro-highlife musi­cian, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apol­ogised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Move­ment following his contro­versial remarks about his song.

Kay9ice made the com­ments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann.

Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Move­ment.

Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice ex­pressed regret for his state­ments, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale.

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“I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of dis­respecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.

Kay9ice is currently promoting his latest release dubbed “Pema”, which is making waves since the release

 By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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 ‘Valentine with Daddy Lumba’ at Grand Arena tonight

Daddy Lumba in his elements
Daddy Lumba in his elements

 Ghanaian music legend, Charles Kwadwo Fosu, affectionately called Daddy Lumba is expected to thrill lovers at the Grand Arena today.

The legend on the night dubbed ‘Valentine With Daddy Lumba’ would be supported by other heavyweights like Kofi Nti, Adina, Abiana, Ofori Amponsah, Kofi Kinaata, KK Fosu, Maya Blu and C Zar among others.

According to the lead organis­er, Nabil Alhassan, the inspi­ration be­hind the event was to organise a classy programme that caters for a matured audience this Valentine period.

The event would honour legends and promote the authentic Highlife genre, which is the heartbeat of Ghanaian music.

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Nabil Alhassan said they settled on the Ghanaian music icon because as a living legend, Daddy Lumba’s impact on the music industry was unparalleled.

He urged patrons of the event to expect awe-inspiring performances from the leg­endary Daddy Lumba, who has shaped the Ghanaian music scene over generations with timeless hits, soulful melodies, and unfor­gettable lyrics.

Daddy Lumba over the years has not only entertained but inspired countless artistes and fans alike.

His ability to blend storytelling with rich instrumentation has made him a cultural icon whose music is still as relevant today as it was decades ago.

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The event would be a celebration of a legacy, a once-in-a-lifetime experience designed to honour the artistry, passion, and influence of Daddy Lumba.

 By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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