ILL HEALTH: Jonathan Postpones Meeting With Rebel Governors

President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday postponed his peace meeting with the seven aggrieved Peoples Democratic Party governors which was earlier scheduled for Sunday.

Jonathan, who arrived the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja from London around 7pm attributed his action to jet lag and “health challenges.”
But The PUNCH however gathered   that pressure from political hawks  made the President, who was in  London  for  the 15th meeting  of Nigeria’s    Honorary International Investors’ Council, to postpone the meeting.
It was learnt in Abuja that the hawks within the PDP,  who insisted that Jonathan should shelve the meeting,    also   wanted   the four suspended  leaders of the New PDP- Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola,  Alhaji Abubakar Kawu Baraje, Dr.  Sam Jaja and Ambassador Ibrahim Kazaure -  expelled from the ruling party.
Our source said  this could happen on or before Friday this week.
A reliably PDP source told one of our correspondents on Sunday that the need to have an enlarged secret caucus meeting with the President on the modalities to be adopted before taking a final decision on “Oyinlola and others ” was responsible for the President’s decision to shelve the Sunday meeting.
Some of the rebel governors  were said to have  arrived  in Abuja before the postponement  was announced  by Jonathan.
The President  became indisposed and had to be treated for severe abdominal pains while in London .
He had   missed  the opening of the London meeting based on doctors’ advice that he should take some days’ rest.
However, he   gave an indication  to  journalists on his arrival that the meeting with the rebel governors  might hold within the week.
The President said the peace moves would continue since political discussion is a continuous process.
Jonathan said, “I don’t think I will be able to hold any meeting.You know six hours’ flight is quite a distance and also following from my health challenges;  but we will meet.”
When asked specifically on the next meeting date, the President said, “I don’t know. I am just coming in. I believe within the week, we will be able to meet.
“Politics is about discussion. We belong to the same political party. Even people from different political parties engage in political discussion  and  you know political discussion  is a continous process. So we will continue to discuss.”
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The 6 Best Healthy Fat Foods

Believe it or not, not all fats are bad. These healthy fats can help keep your cholesterol at healthy levels and help keep you feeling full.
We used to think that “fat” was a dirty word. But in fact, there are many healthy fats that can reduce high cholesterol, promote good cholesterol, and be a part of a heart-healthy diet. The secret is to focus on the right fats.
Good fats are monounsaturated fats such as olive oil, canola oil, nuts, and avocados, and there are also the polyunsaturated fats found in omega-3 fish, flaxseed, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds.
These fats help reduce total cholesterol while raising the ‘good’ high-density lipoprotein, or HDL, cholesterol. This protects the heart from heart disease and also helps reduce total body inflammation. Additionally, these fats nourish healthy hair, skin, nails, and bones.
Of course, these healthy fats are still fats — according to government guidelines, they should make up no more than 20 to 35 percent of your overall calorie intake. But a good rule of thumb is to choose monounsaturated fats in place of unhealthy saturated fats and trans fats whenever possible.

Fill Up on Fatty Fish

Fatty, oily fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, healthy fats that have been shown to reduce the risk for heart disease and high cholesterol. Salmon, tuna, trout, and Atlantic or Pacific mackerel are great sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Grilled, baked, or broiled, include fish in your heart-healthy diet at least twice a week for a total of 8 ounces, she suggests.
Go Greek With Olives and Olive Oil

Olives are rich in monounsaturated fat. Add them to salads or snacks, and cook with olive oil whenever possible as part of a heart-healthy diet.
Olive oil is made up of triglycerides that contain a very large percentage of monounsaturated fatty acids. Up to 80 percent of olive oil is monounsaturated, primarily the omega-9 fatty acid known as oleic acid.
The high monounsaturated fatty acid content of olive oil is extremely cardioprotective — it cuts your ‘bad’ cholesterol level, helps prevent atherosclerosis, and can bump up your level of HDL, the ‘good’ cholesterol.
Slice Up Some Avocados

This green fruit is packed with healthy fats, specifically monounsaturated fats that help raise your good cholesterol levels as part of heart-healthy diet. Because avocados are high in calories and fat, moderation makes sense when enjoying them. Add avocado slices to a sandwich or dice them up in a salad.

Grab a Handful of Almonds and Walnuts

Most nuts and seeds are good healthy-fat choices, but almonds and walnuts are at the top of many experts’ lists as a great part of a heart-healthy diet to lower high cholesterol. Almonds and walnuts are quick, delicious, and easy for a mid-morning or mid-day snack.
Make your own trail mix using your favorite ingredients or simply add to salads. Try using ground almonds as a coating on baked chicken or fish.
Throw Flaxseeds Into the Mix

Along with nuts, seeds get high marks as healthy fats to improve good cholesterol. And flaxseeds are especially popular among nutritionists because of their versatility in a heart-healthy diet.
Sprinkle flaxseeds onto whatever you like. You can even bake with it, too: try using 3 tablespoons of flaxseed in place of 1 tablespoon of oil or margarine in your muffins or any other type of bakery.
Get Cooking With Canola Oil

When olive oil doesn’t fit into a recipe, canola oil is a healthy fat that’s a suitable heart-healthy diet alternative to high-cholesterol choices. Swap out your butter and margarine with canola oil when you are cooking and baking.
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