Article by David Mathis By all accounts, we seem to be the most distracted civilization in the history of the world. We are increasingly fragmented in our attention and relentlessly pulled away from many of the basics that make us human. The trouble is especially pressing for Christians. We believe that the inner person is more important than the outer, and that where we focus our minds and hearts today counts forever. The very essence of what we believe to be true about the world hangs on where we direct our attention. In such a day, it is of growing importance that we acknowledge we really can direct our attention. We are not defenseless in our chaotic surroundings. We are not animals. Our minds are on a leash we hold. You really can control your thoughts. The Holy Spirit is in the ministry of producing in us self-control . As Martin Luther so memorably said, you may not be able to keep the birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from ...
Cocoyam is a tropical plant notable for its edible starch corm, and leaf vegetable for stew. Its corm are an important source of starch and its leaf has a great amount of vitamins. All parts of the raw cocoyam plant contain a toxic compound, calcium oxalate, which is destroyed by cooking before consumption. NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS Cocoyam is very rich in vitamin B6 and magnesium. The leaves are good source of vitamins A and C and contain more protein than the corms. Cocoyam's richness in vitamin B6 and magnesium makes it good for controlling high blood pressure and protecting the heart. It is good in diabetes management, due to its content of loose carbohydrate in form of starch rather than sugar. It is one of the finest source of dietary fibers; 100g flesh provides 4.1g. Together with slow digesting complex carbohydrates, moderate amounts of fiber in the food help gradual rise in blood sugar levels. Cocoyam leaves as well as yellow-fleshed roots have significan...
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