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The zinja’s brand name origins from the early medieval East African coast given name to the introvert zinj or zenj
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The zinja’s brand name origins from the early medieval East African coast given name to the introvert zinj or zenj – i.e the native’s bongo-creature who lived in Tanzania also nick named bongo-land (“bongo”, meaning brain in native Kiswahili language).

This brand is for those who want to be associated with the brave-zinjantropus who demonstrated daring, commitment, innovativeness, adventurer and courageous value. Zinja is credited with the discovery of fire and use of stone and iron tools which are embedded in the adaptability culture.

The Zinja’s brand intends to capture aspirations and maintaining high degree of credibility to people who prefer introverts lifestyle of thinkers, problem solving, introspection, and complex thinking. Because of more brain activity in their frontal lobes; bongo-people although
seen to be too slow in taking action, when activated through solitary activities they become energized and act faster -Zinja’s believe in themselves, they are innovative, analytical before speaking and observe situations before acting.
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The zinja’s brand name origins from the early medieval East African coast given name to the introvert zinj or zenj – i.e the native’s bongo-creature who lived in Tanzania also nick named bongo-land (“bongo”, meaning brain in native Kiswahili language).

This brand is for those who want to be associated with the brave-zinjantropus who demonstrated daring, commitment, innovativeness, adventurer and courageous value. Zinja is credited with the discovery of fire and use of stone and iron tools which are embedded in the adaptability culture.

The Zinja’s brand intends to capture aspirations and maintaining high degree of credibility to people who prefer introverts lifestyle of thinkers, problem solving, introspection, and complex thinking. Because of more brain activity in their frontal lobes; bongo-people although
seen to be too slow in taking action, when activated through solitary activities they become energized and act faster -Zinja’s believe in themselves, they are innovative, analytical before speaking and observe situations before acting.

9 Shocking Food Facts

By Robert J. Davis Nov. 11, 2013

Think you know the rules about healthy foods and can pick the best-for-you fruit from the produce section? These facts might surprise you.


1. Imported produce from the supermarket can have higher nutrient levels than local produce from a farmers’ market. The nutritional content of produce is determined by a number of factors, including temperature, light and soil. Though storage and transportation cause some types of produce to lose nutrients, studies show that antioxidants may actually increase in other cases. As counterintuitive as it seems, this means blueberries shipped long distances could be slightly more nutritious than those right off the bush.

2. Foods labeled “no trans fat” may legally contain some. The government allows manufacturers to round down anything less than 0.5 g of trans fat to zero. That means if you eat several servings of a so-called trans-fat-free food — or a few such foods a day — you can wind up consuming measurable amounts of trans fat. To avoid it, check ingredient labels and steer clear of anything containing partially hydrogenated oils. (That may become easier if the Food and Drug Administration’s declaration that trans fats are unsafe holds, and they are banned from foods like doughnuts, baked goods and frozen pizzas.)

3. Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Most decaf coffee has some caffeine. A decaf espresso, for example, can have as much as 16 mg. In a decaf latte, which contains two shots of espresso, that adds up to about the same amount of caffeine found in a can of Coke.

4. Canned white tuna has about three times more mercury than chunk light. The species used for white tuna, albacore, is larger and accumulates more mercury than skipjack, which is used for chunk light. The better option? Canned salmon has less mercury than both types of tuna.

5. Fruit juice can have more calories and sugar than soda. An 8-oz. glass of apple juice has roughly 115 calories, compared with about 95 in Coke. A cup of grape juice contains 36 g of sugar — about 9 g more than in the same amount of Pepsi. While the sugar in juice is natural (and not high-fructose corn syrup), it’s still sugar.

6. Not all fiber is created equal. To boost their fiber content, many packaged foods contain added fiber with names such as inulin, maltodextrin and polydextrose. While these count toward a food’s fiber total, they haven’t been proved to offer the same health benefits as the naturally occurring fiber found in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

7. Cooked vegetables can be more nutritious than raw ones. Whether a vegetable is more nutritious cooked or raw depends on the vegetable, the nutrient and the cooking method. For example, we get more of the antioxidant lycopene from cooked tomatoes than from raw ones. Likewise, boiling carrots increases their levels of antioxidants called carotenoids. But cooking carrots also lowers amounts of other compounds.

8. “Multigrain” products aren’t necessarily whole grain. While multigrain may appear to be a synonym for whole grain or whole wheat — which is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes and digestive problems — it’s not. It simply means the food is made from several grains, which may be whole or refined. To make sure the food is rich in whole grains, check the ingredients. The first one listed should contain the word whole.

9. Adding fat to your salad can make it more healthful. Eating vegetables along with fat can help the body better absorb their nutrients. So using a dressing with fat may make a salad with tomatoes and carrots, which are high in fat-soluble carotenoids, more nutritious than using a fat-free one or skipping the dressing altogether.

8 Foods for Healthy Hair and Beautiful Skin

Let’s face it: finding hair and skin products to bring out our inner beauty and  keep us looking forever young can get expensive. Between the BB, CC, and ZZ Creams out there, and a never ending selection of natural hair products making all sorts of claims, getting exactly what you need can be confusing and lead to extreme product junkie-ism (don’t I know it).

Well, what if I told you that you could get your hair and skin in tip-top shape by taking a trip into your kitchen? No, you’re not reaching for the same old eggs, banana, avocados, yogurt, and honey. This time around, we’re going to explore 8 foods that you probably didn't expect to do more than taste good. 

Coffee

Regardless of how you feel about coffee, there is one thing about it that you can’t deny: the caffeine content. When taken internally via your favorite latte, espresso, or plain cup of joe, caffeine stimulates body and brain function, causing you to move a mile a minute. Much in that same way, coffee stimulates skin and hair follicles. For the face and body, coffee helps energize and exfoliate (coffee grounds) skin, and relieves under-eye puffiness. It also can help improve the appearance of cellulite when used over time. As far as hair goes, coffee can help stimulate circulation on the scalp, encouraging healthy hair growth – especially for those suffering hair loss. It also improves shine and depth of color.

Try mixing fresh coffee grounds with your favorite oil of choice (I recommend an Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Jojoba Oil mix) and sugar. This scrub can be used on the face and body to exfoliate skin and help you reap all the benefits listed above. To get the caffeine going on your hair, brew a strong pot, cool, and pour into a spray bottle. You can aim the nozzle at your scalp for a massage, or use in the shower as a hair rinse.

Okra(Bamia)

I’m sure your first reaction to this vegetable was either “ooh!” or “eew!”. Okra is one of those definitive things that you either love or hate. With a crispy, slightly fuzzy exterior and a slimy, beady-filled interior, you can’t sit on the fence about this one. I happen to love okra as a food, but now even more as a cosmetic powerhouse! Okra is rich in vitamins A, C, and E,  antioxidant vitamins that fight free radicals and promote healing. Vitamin A is known to soothe irritated scalps, and help remove fine lines in the skin. Vitamin E also promotes UV protection It also contains folate and biotin, both essential to healthy hair growth and skin regeneration.

You can use one bunch of okra and whip up your own hair conditioner and facial masque. Boil about 2 cups of chopped okra in about 2 cups of water for 20 minutes. Remove the okra (still in the pot) from the heat, and allow it to steep for about 10 minutes. Pour the entire contents into an airtight jar, seal, and allow to steep overnight. In the morning, you will have a jar of slimy stuff – pour the slime into a separate container. With the leftover okra pods, throw them in the blender with a 1/4 cup of water (and some other goodies if you wish), and whip them into a mask that can be left on your face for 15-20 minutes.

Carrots

Carrots are high in Vitamin A – with 1 carrot providing 200% of the daily recommended value. As we learned with okra, Vitamin A is a valuable antioxidant that fight damage caused by free radicals, promotes anti-aging of hair and skin.

For super soft hair and skin, whip up a batch of boiled carrots, honey, and olive oil (make sure the carrots are blended WELL). This mask will give you soft and shiny hair, and glowing, tightened skin.

Tomatoes

Although visually unassuming, tomatoes are a nutritional powerhouse. Tomatoes are an amazing source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, sulfur, and more. It has tons of antioxidant, detoxification, soothing, and rejuvenation properties for hair and skin. The vitamins and minerals in tomatoes help even skin tone, helps heal and prevent acne, shrinks enlarged pores, and regulates sebum production – which is especially helpful for those with oily skin. In the hair, tomatoes are known to help with the same sebum regulation, soothing and correcting dry itchy scalp conditions, and increasing shine and elasticity in damaged, dull hair.

For an easy  mask that can be used on hair or skin, grab a tomato and half an avocado and blend well with a few tablespoons of olive, sweet almond, or jojoba oil. Because tomato is acidic and can be drying, adding more oil(s) can help prevent dryness and enhance softness.

Cucumbers

I promise, we’re not making a salad here. Besides making excellent pickles and puffy-eye treatments, cucumbers are rich in silica, Vitamins A and C, potassium, and more. Aside from packing a powerful antioxidant punch, silica-rich cucumbers increase firmness of skin, elasticity of hair and skin, and reduce inflammation. Cucumbers are also sulfur rich, which is essential for hair growth. Sulfur is a building block of hair, and the sulfur from cucumbers can stimulate increased healthy hair growth.

For a mask that is sure to soften and strengthen hair, blend 1/2 a cucumber into a paste (in a blender is recommended). Add in a few tablespoons of your favorite oils (olive oil, apricot seed oil, or sweet almond oil are my personal picks), 1/4 cup of coconut milk, and 1/4 a cup of your favorite conditioner (something like Trader Joe’s Nourish Spa is ideal). Turn this recipe into a cool face mask by substituting the conditioner with 1/4 cup of oats blended into a powder and mixed in.

Molasses

Blackstrap molasses in all of its dark, thick, sticky, and bitter glory is another nutritional powerhouse that benefits both skin and hair. It is packed full of vitamins and minerals that lends itself to healthy body, hair, and skin. Packed with iron, calcium, manganese, copper, magnesium, or potassium, blackstrap molasses promotes skin rejuvenation and hair growth. It is especially nourishing and conditioning for dry, damaged, or over-processed hair, improving shine, strength, and elasticity.

For acne prone, dry, or rough skin, dilute 1 teaspoon of unsulphured blackstrap molasses with 2 teaspoons of your favorite oil (jojoba or olive oil are recommended). For an added boost, you can add a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. You can use the same recipe as the base for a hair mask, or just throw a few tablespoons of blackstrap molasses into your favorite conditioner to reap the benefits.

Pumpkin

This one holds a special place in my heart. When fall rolls around, I’m #AllPumpkinEverything. Seriously, one trip to Trader Joe’s and I go nuts. Luckily for me, not only does pumpkin make for some delicious food creations, it hosts a number of healthy hair and skin benefits as well. Pumpkins, like carrots are packed with beta carotene which not only gives it an orange hue, but naturally provides the body with tons of free radical-fighting Vitamin A. Pumpkin enzymes are also full of zinc, and Vitamins E and C – making the fall staple healing, soothing, and hydrating, among other things. Pumpkin can help reverse damage to skin, reduce lines, and help provide a youthful glow. For the hair, pumpkin is moisturizing, soothing, shine-enhancing, and elasticity improving.

Treat yourself to a  pumpkin deep conditioner with half a can of cooked or pureed pumpkin (baby food pumpkin is the easiest to work with), 1/4 cup of plain yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Get pumpkin on your face by swapping out yogurt for a few tablespoons of your favorite oil.

Chocolate

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved chocolate. If I could eat chocolate every day, I would. As it turns out, I can get my cocoa fix without sabotaging my workouts – because chocolate is great for the hair!  Chocolate is antioxidant rich, which combats free-radicals (those pesky little things that can make our hair and skin look aged). Youthful hair has more shine, body, strength, and elasticity – making it less prone to breakage and damage. Cocoa butter is a powerful emollient and softening agent. Not only does it possess amazing healing and soothing properties for the skin and scalp, it softens hair and promotes shine and elasticity.Chocolate has flavanols, which are proven UV protectants. Natural sunblock that smells heavenly? Yes, please!

If you want to whip up something chocolaty for your hair or skin, try a cocoa butter hot oil treatment mix of 2 parts cocoa butter and 1 part coconut oil. You can also get in the kitchen with 6-8oz of plain greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons of pure cocoa powder, 3 tablespoons of your favorite oil(s), and 2 tablespoons of honey. Blend to an icing-like consistency, and apply to hair as either a pre-poo or deep conditioning treatment. You can always take the easy road and just add a few tablespoons of pure cocoa powder to your favorite conditioner or creamy face wash.