Nursing mothers are expected to feed their babies with breast milk. While the period of pregnancy stimulates the production of breast milk, new mothers need to do more to increase the flow of breast milk to keep up with the baby’s demand. The food you eat helps to boost the breast milk you produce. Keep…
Floods considered as one of the most frequently occurring natural disasters are responsible for fatalities globally. Every year, a geographical area in Nigeria experiences one form of flooding or another. It has been increasing and a severe problem as it has claimed/damaged properties and displaced people more than any other natural disaster. The damaging effects of…
In recent years, there have been calls for people to be more caring for their environment. This includes doing things that would help to protect and preserve the plant. Over the years, the activities of man have destroyed the planet more than it has benefitted it and as the world continues to develop, it is…
As a busy parent, you wake up early every morning to prepare your child’s lunchbox for school. But sometimes, you find yourself struggling to come up with healthy and delicious lunch ideas that your child will actually enjoy. You might worry about packing the same old boring foods every day, and wonder if your child…
Getting enough sleep is great for your health, and sometimes you might not be getting the much-needed amount of sleep at night. Hence, you need to sleep in the afternoon. Sleeping during the day is also called napping or siesta. Medical studies show that sleeping in the afternoon is great for adults, and has some…
In Nigeria, a lot of people look forward to the rainy season due to how cool everywhere tends to be. But this also brings its own problems. This is more than environmental issues like flood or clogged drainages. Some diseases are frequent or more likely to occur during the rainy season. This does not mean…
The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement used to determine the effect that a meal has on blood sugar levels after consumption. It describes the blood glucose response after consuming carbohydrates. It was coined in the early 1980s by Dr. David Jenkins, a Canadian professor. Food containing carbohydrates affects the blood sugar levels in the…
Jollof rice is one of the most delicious and popular rich dishes in West Africa. It is a rice dish that is usually made with rice grains, tomatoes or tomato pastes, onions, crayfish spices, vegetables, and meat in a single pot. However, the ingredients and preparation methods for Jollof rice vary across different regions. In…
Pepper is a core ingredient when cooking most dishes. The presence of pepper in a meal adds to its taste and the absence could make the meal feel bland, even though other spices may have been used. Many people add just enough pepper to give flavour to the food, but some others like their foods…
Toddlers need to eat a lot of foods that are rich in nutrients. These foods would aid their growth and also help strengthen their immune system, keeping them safe from diseases and illnesses. It is normal for toddlers to be interested in foods that are sweet, mostly processed foods and junk, which do not add…
