Halim seeds, otherwise known as garden cress, are seeds from the garden cress plant. They are grown without soil, using nutrients from water instead. They are quite popular in the Middle East and Asia. Halim seeds are consumed because of their many health benefits, and because of the flavour they add to food. Indeed, these…
The ehu seed is a tropical spice of West African origins. It is a common ingredient in soups among the many cultures in the West African region. Monodora myristica, which is scientifically known as Ehu seeds among the Igbo people of Nigeria, is also known by another name internationally; African Nutmeg or calabash nutmeg. It…
Kerosene is one of the products gotten from crude oil. It is often used as fuel for cooking and achieving other things. Kerosene has a less-volatile nature, compared to petrol, making its use very widespread. Although Kerosene use has declined all over the world, thanks to gas and electric stoves, it is still consumed in…
Many have found waking up early to be stressful, especially while having a good sleep. Sometimes, it is early in the morning that the real sleep comes with the morning dew. But you have got to wake up and stop pressing the snooze button each time that alarm clock sounds. But not to worry, today…
Many people struggle with an extra layer of fat on their neck, giving them the appearance of a double chin. Neck fat, while not a problem by itself, can affect one’s facial structure, making them look older. Many things could lead to neck fat, including Age: as one gets older, their facial skin begins to…
Quantum energy used to sound like something out of a sci-fi movie produced in the 1960s. For many years, it was at best a theory and something only referenced by physicists. But today, it has been simplified, and it is everywhere around us. There is a new field of noninvasive, alternative medicine referred to as…
Kuli kuli is a popular Nigerian snack made from groundnut. It is said to be a Hausa snack but originally comes from the Nupe tribe in North central Nigeria. Kuli kuli can be eaten either alone or with garri flakes, custard, pap, koko, fura, or kamu. It is also used in making suya and kilishi….
Water semen is a problem that affects men at some point in their lives, either temporarily or lasting for a long time. The causes of watery semen vary, and medical help may be required at some point. Watery semen might lead to infertility issues as the man would find it increasingly difficult to impregnate a…
Nigerian curry leaves are tiny leaves used to improve the taste and aroma of food. It may interest you to know that curry powder is not the same as curry leaves. In fact, turmeric is used in making the powder, which is used as spices for our jollof rice, stew, pepper soup, and lots more….
If you are someone who is very concerned about their skin, then you may have heard about the wonderful effects of vitamin C. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, helps to increase collagen formation and is also an anti-aging agent. But you cannot reap these benefits of vitamin c by ingesting it alone, either…