Glo redeems Valentine Promo prize with free vacation

Some of the winners of the Glo Valentine
Getaway promo, having fun at Obudu
Cattle Ranch Resort in Cross River State
Globacom has taken its subscribers who won in the “valentine getaway Promo” to the prestigious and exotic Obudu Cattle Ranch resort in Cross River State for days of fun and relaxation.

The subscribers were chosen in a draw conducted in Glo Mobile’s special Valentine promotions tagged “Valentine Getaway Promo” which ended in February.

The two promotions were launched on February 10 to celebrate the Valentine season and reward subscribers for their loyalty to the network.

Five subscribers emerged winners in the Valentine Getaway Promo and were invited along with their partners for the all expenses-paid weekend vacation at the Obudu Cattle Ranch.

The vacationers all admitted that the Obudu vacation was their best holiday experience ever.

Others commented that though the trip was just for two days, it was packed full of activities while still giving them time to rest.

From Obudu, the Glo promo winners proceeded to TINAPA Business Resort and the Marina Beach Resort both in Calabar for recreation and sightseeing.

The Valentine Getaway offer had required subscribers to call 32001 and answer correctly three out of five short questions to stand a chance to have the Romantic Getaway, courtesy of Globacom.

During the two-day vacation, the Glo subscribers, who had never been to the ranch could not hold back their awe at the beauty of nature and the excellence of the facilities they saw at the resort. In addition, they lacked nothing throughout their stay as Globacom had made provision for their maximum comfort while at the location.

One of the winners, Mr. Alo Adebayo, an executive with Coca-Cola Nigeria said he was on his annual leave following an illness from which he was convalescing when he was contacted by Glo officials that he had won a free trip to Obudu. “This vacation came at the right time, in the midst of my annual leave after recovering from my illness. Glo has given me the best of vacations”, he said.

Another winner, Blessing Iorchir who is a student of the College of Education, Oju, Benue State said the trip was an eye opener and a great opportunity. “I love this place (Obudu Cattle Ranch) , I am enjoying every minute here, “ she said during her stay at the Ranch. Iorchir who said all her family members are on the Glo network, praised Glo for rewarding its subscribers.

Healthy Living: Food to prevent heart disease

Ingredients
2 medium size fish (catfish)
• I lemon or lime
• 50g / 2oz peppersoup seasoning
·50g / 2oz chopped or ground pepper
•100g / 4oz fresh prawns
•I litre / 2pints water or stock
•25g / l oz chopped mint leaves

Method
1. Have the fishmonger clean the fish and slice each into 3 pieces. Wash the fish thoroughly with lime or lemon to remove any slime. Season with salt, cover and leave in a cool place until required.

2. Pour the stock into a clean pot and add chopped onions chillies and peppersoup seasoning. Bring to the boil and boil rapidly for 15 minutes to blend together the flavours.

3. Add the seasoned fish and peeled fresh prawns and simmer gently for 20 minutes.

4. Check seasoning and serve garnished with chopped mint leaves.

Healthy Living: Food to prevent heart disease

The best way to avoid a heart attack is to eat healthily, take regular exercise, quit smoking and lay off the booze, but did you know that you could reduce your risk of having a heart attack even more by snacking on these heart healthy foods?

Apples prevent heart disease
The old saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ may indeed be true, especially when it comes to protecting your heart from heart disease and heart attacks. A recent study of more than 34,000 women found that apples offer many protective benefits to the heart thanks to their unique flavonoid content. In this study, flavonoid-rich apples were found to be one of three foods (along with red wine and pears) that decrease the risk of mortality for both coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) among post-menopausal women.

Drinking red wine is good for your heart
Whether or not drinking alcohol does increase life expectancy is debateable, but there have been numerous studies over the years to suggest that moderate drinking may be good for the heart, red wine in particular. Researchers in the Netherlands, in a recent study, found that participants who drank on average half a glass of wine per day, over a long period, had a 40 per cent lower rate of all-cause death and a 48 per cent lower incidence of cardiovascular death, compared to the non-wine drinkers.
But the key here is moderation – heavy drinkers put considerable pressure on their heart and are at greater risk than non drinkers of suffering from a heart attack.

Porridge reduces cholesterol and heart disease
Porridge oats have been proven to reduce cholesterol and keep the arteries running smoothly. Scientists believe that it is the anti-ageing substance melatonin, which is responsible for the health benefits, plus helps prevent heart disease. Oats are also rich in magnesium, which is a natural vasodilator that encourages the veins and arteries to dilate, so there is less chance of a restriction causing a heart attack or stroke.

Nuts prevent heart disease
Losing your cool on a regular basis is a sure fine way of raising your blood pressure and increasing your risk of suffering a heart attack, but eating nuts, which are rich in monounsaturated fats, could significantly lessen your risk of suffering from heart disease. The best nuts to eat are macadamia nuts or walnuts. Researchers in Barcelona have proved that the natural chemicals present in walnuts are able to boost the flexibility of arteries, thus reducing the chances of suffering a heart attack or developing coronary heart disease.