Meat Pie is a popular snack among students, teenagers, and young adults, with Aussies being the biggest meat pie eaters globally. It is made with minced meat (usually beef or lamb), vegetables, gravy, and sometimes cheese. Meat pie is generally eaten in between meals and served on occasion alongside drinks. The meat pie can be…
The period of pregnancy can take a toll on a woman’s health. The pressure is sustained up till the child has been successfully born. After that comes the postpartum period. During this time, the woman would adjust to her role as a caregiver for the child. It is also this time that she would want…
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a common small, bright yellow wild flower that has a lot of long, thin petals arranged in a circular pattern around a round centre. While garlic (Allium sativum) is the small, white, round bulb of a plant that is related to the onion plant. Dandelion and garlic are rich sets of…
If you have recently given birth and always feel so tired that you think you don’t have enough energy to take care of your baby, don’t worry – you are not alone. Postpartum fatigue, or PPF, is a condition that affects hundreds of new mums worldwide. According to one study, the prevalence of this condition differs…
Everyone gets headaches from time to time. However, if you have a pounding, throbbing headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound that lasts several hours to a few days, you likely have a migraine. Migraine is one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world and is more common among young female adults….
Puff puff is a popular snack in West Africa. It is common food among small chops served in events and merry occasions. It is called Bofrot (togbei) in Ghana, botokoin in Togo, gato in Guinea and Mali, bofloto in the Ivory Coast, while Nigerians call it puff-puff or just puff snack. The snack is made with cassava flour, water, and…
Our mental and physical health is vital to a long and happy existence. So why do we find ourselves often neglecting this aspect of our life in favour of instant gratification? It does not have to be a stressful and hard process to keep our minds and body in check. Adding simple, short, and fun…
Having a strict fitness routine requires determination and huge willpower. Sticking to a routine can give your life valuable structure and organisation, but it can also lead you into an energy rut. This rut happens when you are no longer having fun and feeling energised; instead, you feel like a zombie. No one enjoys doing…
Falling off your grind is nothing to be ashamed of, and it is actually quite common due to busy schedules or unforeseen circumstances. As humans, we are creatures of habit, and when we dedicate ourselves to eating healthy or working out, we tend to stay on top of it so long as we’ve consistently done…
Many people claim they cannot start their day without a cup of coffee. This is because it gives them that boost they need to get things done. But does it come at a cost? What are the side effects, if any, of coffee? Coffee is a drink made from roasted coffee beans. These days, the…
