Tangerines, also known as mandarins, are a type of citrus fruit that are native to China and widely grown in warm climates around the world, including Nigeria and other West African countries. The fruit is named after the place of origin in Tangier, Morocco. It is also known as the world’s oldest hybrid and has…
Lemon is one of the healthiest fruits on earth. Apart from the fruits being healthy, the leaves can also be medicinal. Lemon leaves are the leaves of the lemon tree (Citrus limon), which is a species of a small evergreen tree in the family Rutaceae. The leaves are dark green, glossy, and oval in shape, with…
If you’re a health-conscious male, you already know that eating a balanced diet provides the necessary fuel for your body to exercise regularly and remain physically active.  As you’ve diligently worked to improve your physique and achieve a healthier lifestyle, you’ve probably heard about how the testosterone your body produces can have a significant effect…
After childbirth, the one thing women focus on is getting back their pre-pregnancy weight. Women gain a lot of weight during the pregnancy period. While some of that weight might be necessary, once the baby has been delivered, most of that weight needs to be shed, especially if the woman plans to get pregnant again….
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…
