The one wish for every pregnant woman is to deliver her child safely and properly. That is why many expectant mothers begin to look for a good hospital months before their due date. This is to avoid last-minute rush and making the mistake of choosing the wrong hospital. Choosing a good hospital for delivery in…
The period of breastfeeding comes right after pregnancy. After giving birth to your child, you have to feed it with breast milk. Breast milk contains all the essential nutrients a baby needs in the first few months of their lives – at least six months. Breast milk is produced by the body and what you…
Many Nigerians depend on roadside foods for their survival as they go about their daily activities. Roadside foods or street foods are foods commonly sold on the streets. Most roadside vendors have a small shop for people to eat while others just sell food for you to take home to eat. Food from roadside vendors…
Every stage of pregnancy is important. From the first few weeks to the final few days just before the baby is born, you have to make sure that you are keeping the baby safe. The pregnancy period often comes with anxiety as you try to do everything to protect your pregnancy, particularly in the early…
Health Benefits of Beans and Plantain Beans and plantain are a popular food combo in many parts of the world. In Nigeria, however, beans and plantain is a common food. There are different ways in which beans and plantain are eaten in Nigeria. Beans could be cooked with boiled plantains, or eaten with fried plantains….
Achi seeds are a popular soup thickener in many parts of Nigeria and Cameroon. The plant is botanically known as Brachystegia Eurycoma. The seeds are usually ground into powder and used for soup thickening, as well as other herbal or medicinal purposes. However, it is widely used to thicken soup, and can used in place of…
The hormones in our body play an important part in our everyday lives. It helps to regulate functions of the body like metabolism, mood, sex drive, growth, and more. Virtually everything you experience is regulated by one hormone or the other. These hormones, about 50, are produced in the endocrine glands and relayed to different…
If you are looking for a way to eat healthily and keep your body in great shape, you should consider going on a keto diet. Chances are that you have come across the term ‘keto food’ or ‘keto diet’ before, without knowing what it means. Keto diet in Nigeria has started becoming a very popular…
Tuwo Shinkafa is a delicacy that emerged from Nigeria’s northern regions. It’s a soft and sticky pudding made from local rice and is served with soups such as Miyan Kubewa, Miyan Kuka, Miyan Taushe. Another similar types of swallow that are common in Nigeria are Tuwo masara (made with maize or corn). However, this article discusses the health benefits…
Are they times when you feel ‘gassy’ or that your stomach has gas? There is no definite way to describe this feeling, but what is usually common is that your belly feels bigger and you feel fuller than normal. This often occurs after meals, especially when you have overfed, but it can also be caused…