Ketogenic diets are fast gaining popularity among the masses due to the powerful potential benefits backed by doctors and researchers. A much higher percentage of the population today suffers from obesity and other health conditions. A carbohydrate-restricted diet forces the body to employ fat metabolism as a primary source of energy and hence leads to…
Vitamin B complex includes some of the essential vitamins needed by the body to function properly. There are eight vitamins that make up the vitamin B complex: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Biotin, Folic Acid, and the Cobalamins (Vitamin B12). These B vitamins are…
Honey is a thick brownish liquid that is produced by the action of bees on the nectar of flowers. It contains an average of about 80% sugar, and it’s beneficial to human health. On the other hand, cinnamon is a spicy substance obtained from the inner bark of a tree called ‘Cinnamomum.’Â A lot of…
Osu fruit is a round yellow fruit about 5 cm wide. It contains 12 or more disc-shaped seeds enclosed in its jelly-like pulp and has various nutritional values. The scientific name of osu fruit is Hunteria umbellata, and it belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The fruit is also known as ‘nkpokiri’ in Igbo language, ‘Erin’ or ‘Abere’…
Having intercourse with your partner is one way of creating a strong bond and intimacy in a relationship. Many couples have sex at different frequencies. Some engage in it once or twice a week or month, while some engage in sexual activities a bit more often. However, there are some people who have sex every…
Monkey kola is an African indigenous fruit that is popularly grown. It is a specie of the West African kola nut tree. The scientific name of monkey kola is Cola lepidota K. Schum. It is widely cultivated in many parts of Nigeria. Although the common name of the fruit is monkey kola, it is known as Ochiricha or…
Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus that affects the liver. This organ plays a crucial role in keeping our bodies healthy by removing impurities from the food we eat. For any patient with hepatitis B undergoing treatment, there isn’t a restriction on what they can or cannot eat. However,…
Plantain fufu is a classic meal made from plantain, which is an unripe green plant. Before it can be used, this unripe plantain is primarily processed into a paste. It is commonly referred to as “swallow” in West Africa due to its firm texture. Plantain fufu or plantain amala is one of the most healthy…
If you are planning to lose weight, then you have to focus on eating foods that are low in calories. Many people think the only way to lose weight is by skipping meals or fasting, but it is not very sustainable. Rather, you should try to eat meals that are low in calories. You gain…
You must have heard of saccharin before when making something that required sweetening. Saccharin is a non-nutritive or artificial sweetener that doesn’t contain any calories or carbohydrates. This means it doesn’t add anything to the energy of a person. It looks like white, crystal-like powder and is commonly used as a sugar alternative because it…