Aloe vera, botanically known as Aloe barbadensis miller, is a short-stemmed plant with leaves that contains water. It belongs to the Asphodelaceae (Liliaceae) family. It has been said to possesses many health benefits. However, in this blog post, we will be discussing the health benefits of aloe vera to skin health. Aloe Vera is a…
Roasting is a way of cooking that involves using dry heat to cook the food with an open flame, an oven, or another heat source. Roasting is a very common method of cooking, and foods that are cooked that way are generally known as roasted foods. It is one of the easiest cooking methods that…
Choosing a baby food in Nigeria can be quite difficult because there are a lot of nutritional and delicious baby foods in Nigeria. It is important to be careful when choosing a baby food for a child because some baby foods do not contain the essential nutrients that the child needs, and this can result…
Artificial sweeteners have been in existence since 1879. They are also known as non-nutritive sweeteners, sugar substitutes, low-calorie sweeteners, and no-calorie sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes and natural sugar substitutes derived from naturally occurring substances such as herbs and sugar itself. Some artificial sweeteners have higher degrees of sweetness than sugar, while others…
Lemon is one of the most popular citrus fruit, alongside orange, lime, and grape. The juice and pulps are mostly used for medicinal purposes, while most people discard the peels, not knowing the peel is full of bioactive components that are highly beneficial to human health. This article will explore the unique health benefits of…
As you approach your expected period of delivery, you have to do certain things that would help ease the childbirth process. Childbirth can be very discomforting and stressful. For some women, it can take hours and even turn into days before the bay can come out. This is why some people opt for Cesarean Section…
Tiger nuts (also known as chufa nuts or earth almonds) belong to the sedge family of plants that can be found in various parts of the world, but they were first found in Ancient Egypt. Tiger nuts, as they are usually called, are not actually nuts. They are marble-sized and wrinkled tuberous rhizomes of a sedge grass (cyperus…
Avocados, also called butter fruit or alligator pear, is a large beery grown mostly in warm climates. This fruit is highly nutritious and proffers many health benefits, including protecting the body cells against cancer, fighting depression, and improving skin and hair growth. However, there are also certain health benefits of avocado for women. Yes, avocadoes…
Women who are looking to get pregnant can try making changes to their diet to increase their odds of conceiving. Studies have shown that some foods have an effect on a woman’s fertility and could increase her chances of getting pregnant. These foods may also contain nutrients that would be essential during the first few…
It is a belief that Andrew liver salt can prevent pregnancy, and this has been widely accepted in Nigeria.  In fact, a 2021 survey was done to determine the contraceptive knowledge and use among University Students in Calabar, Nigeria. The survey found out many of the students believed that pharmaceuticals such as antibiotics, quinine, and Andrews Livers…
