Vegetables, especially leafy vegetables, are part of almost every food we eat daily. So many delicious Nigerian meals and soups are prepared with vegetables. Leafy vegetables are readily available in the market, and very affordable too. However, a lot of vegetables that are used in preparing meals have to be chopped into smaller pieces. Thus,…
Every stage after childbirth has its unique stress, requirements, and responsibilities. And baby weaning is not an exception. It comes from within the 6th month after conception when babies are gradually growing teeth and can nibble on more solid food than just breast milk. This also helps relieve the mother from giving breast milk all…
Are you trying to get pregnant? Are you looking for ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant? This article contains 5 healthy tips for those trying to get pregnant. Pregnancy occurs when the sperm gets into the vagina, travels to the fallopian tube through the cervix and womb, and fertilizes the egg(s). You have…
Spaghetti comes in many shapes and sizes. It is usually made from wheat flour mixed with water and then rolled into long thin strings. Spaghetti is one of the oldest types of pasta, originally from southern Italy. Spaghetti can be served with tomato sauce, meatballs, or other toppings but can also be eaten in various…
Dairy foods are food products made from milk. They could be derived directly from milk or be used in making the products. The milk used is gotten from animals like cows and nanny goats. Most local dairy products in Nigeria come from the Northern part of the country, where people have reared cattle for centuries….
Meat is a very good source of protein and other nutrients. It is also a good addition to a meal. While some people might settle for just one or two pieces of meat a day, there are those who like to eat several pieces of meat with every meal, no matter the type of food…
Deficiency diseases are disease conditions that arise due to the lack of an element in the diet, typically a particular vitamin or mineral. This article will discuss the common deficiency diseases in Nigeria. Not every disease is caused by a vector, an infection, or a microorganism. Some are caused by a lack of a certain…
Some like it hot, while some like it very hot. No matter how you like it, you would always find the food with the right level of spiciness for you here in Nigeria. Unlike in other parts of the world, particularly North America and Europe, most of the foods we cook here in Nigeria requires…
Eating foods rich in oestrogen plays a great role in the operations of the human body. Contrary to what is believed, estrogen is needed for the human body to function correctly; the male body needs estrogen to function properly, just as the female body does. But, there is a need to keep the oestrogen level…
Bloating is something everyone has to deal with once in a while. It mostly happens after eating too much in one sitting or having excess gas build up in your body. However, it may also be caused by eating certain foods or consuming drinks that contain lots of gas. Bloating could also be a result…