Plantain is known popularly by both the young and old and can be served either boiled, roasted or fried. Unripe plantain tastes really bad when eaten raw so don’t be deceived by the banana-like resemblance. Plantain generally are less sweeter and starchier replacement for bananas. Many people prefer eating unripe plantain over ripe plantain. This…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV remains one of the deadliest diseases globally, with 37.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS. HIV results in AIDS when the body’s immune system is compromised. In simple words, AIDS is the advanced stage of HIV. ELISA kit is a highly-specific & sensitive method to diagnose HIV condition. It performs the qualitative analysis of…
One of the few fruits that is widely enjoyed is banana. Banana is a sweet, tropical fruit that has a worldwide appeal. But besides its sweet taste, bananas are also popular because they are very healthy. It has a lot of nutrients and eating bananas regularly is advised, especially if you are a man. There…
Being healthy is one of the important aspects of life. As humans, there are certain things we must do in order to keep fit and avoid different kinds of sicknesses. Exercising regularly is one of the ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle. For those engaging in weight loss programs, if you feel your schedule is…
Fitness is very important no matter at what age we are standing on, either it’s our mid-age, old age, or twenties. Fitness is at the top of the list for every one of us. It is never too late to start; we can give the time and care our body deserves at any time. It…
Despite the current pandemic that we are dealing with, people in different parts of the world have took to the streets to protest against violence, police brutality, and racism. In Nigeria, there has been a recent protest against police brutality and the maltreatment from the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). This article discusses how to stay…
Walnuts are generally very nutritious and protect our body from deficiencies. There are 20 species found all over the world. One of them is the African walnut scientifically known as Tetracarpidium conophorum. It is cultivated and consumed in many parts of Africa such as Nigeria, Togo, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Sierra-Leone and Democratic Republic of Congo. In Nigeria,…
Avocado is a great tasting fruit with a lot to offer. It can be enjoyed anyway, with some people preferring to spread the mashy pulp from the fruit on bread like butter. But no matter how you choose to eat your avocado, you will still enjoy the delicious taste of the fruit. Not only does…
Every day, we have to deal with waste in and around the home. The troubling thing is that there seems to be no way to get rid of them. Instead, day after day, we continue to pile up waste until it becomes a problem. The kind of world we live in today and the lifestyle…
What is Greek Yoghurt? Greek Yoghurt or strained yoghurt is a type of yoghurt that is strained to remove the whey (whey is a liquid which contains lactose, a natural sugar found in dairy products). This straining process results in a creamier, thicker, and sour-tasting yoghurt. Greek yoghurt is made from milk that has been…
