Baobab is a deciduous tree that are native to Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. The bark, seeds, fruits, and leaves of the baobab tree has been used as food and medicine. However, this article will discuss the potential health benefits of baobab leaves. Baobab leaves are highly nutritious and have been used traditionally in…
Nothing says ‘celebration’ like a plate of fried rice in Nigeria. The food is commonly reserved for occasions such as festivities or parties. Everything about the food just gives it a rather special feeling, from the taste to the garnishing. It is indeed a special food. Fried rice is Nigeria’s second most popular rice dish,…
When it comes to gaining weight, you have to be intentional about what you do. The common thing to do is to try to eat much, which translates to a higher calorie intake. While this yield results most times, it can be a tough regimen to follow, especially if you are not someone who likes…
If you enjoy spicy food, you may be familiar with a recipe that combines the advantages of turmeric and cayenne pepper. While the cayenne pepper adds an extra kick of heat, the turmeric enhances the spicy flavor by giving the food a more yellowish hue. Curry is a well-known example of a dish that uses…
Everyone experiences sexual urges except for the very few and rare asexuals. There are lots of benefits from engaging in sex, from pleasurable orgasms to a better immune system, better cardiovascular health to a better relationship with one’s partner, to feeling good about yourself. But not everyone who experiences a sexual drive gives into the…
Walnuts (Juglans regia) are an edible tree nut that belongs to the walnut family. There are highly nutritious and said to provide many nutritional benefits. However, in this article, we will explore the health benefits of walnuts for pregnant women. When a woman gets pregnant, she becomes careful with her diet because the wrong diet…
In Nigeria, lower respiratory infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years. The disease burden is particularly heavy in rural areas due to poor environmental conditions and lack of access to adequate health care services. In addition, there is little published data on Nigeria’s epidemiology and burden of Lower…
When it comes to food, some like it hot, and some like it cold. How you would choose to enjoy your food might seem like a matter of personal preference, but what if there was more to it? Are there any health benefits to eating hot food, and is it something you should be doing…
For many people, losing weight takes work. This is why they make use of more than one method to get rid of unnecessary weight. Going to the gym is the first thing people often think of when it comes to losing weight. This is because of how helpful exercises can be in burning fat. But…
Cholesterol is regarded as a type of lipid. It’s a fat-like substance produced naturally by your liver and is required for the formation of cell membranes, hormones, and vitamin D. High cholesterol is a disorder in which your blood has an excess of lipids (fats). It is also referred to as hyperlipidemia or hypercholesterolemia. To…
