Potassium is a mineral that your body needs because the body is unable to produce potassium. This powerful mineral helps your muscles contract and keep your heart beating. It also maintains the balance of fluids in your body, helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels. In addition, potassium helps move nutrients into cells and…
The Nigerian periwinkle is considered a delicacy in some parts of the country, especially among the South-South people, who use it in cooking soups like Afang and Edikang Ikong. The periwinkle is a type of sea snail that belongs to the Littorinidae family. Its scientific name is “Littorina littorea”. It is a specie of small…
Magnesium is an essential nutrient in the body. It is involved in different metabolic processes and chemical reactions in the body. It also assists with the formation of bone that is needed to secure proper structure and strength. This vital mineral contributes a lot to the reduction of menstrual cramps as well, which can be…
I’m sure you have heard people talk about gluten-free diet and avoiding foods with gluten. Alot of Nigerians do not know much about gluten and a gluten-free diet. This article aims to provide answers to questions like What is gluten? What is a gluten-free diet? Who are the gluten-free diet for? and Which Nigerian foods…
As a busy parent, you wake up early every morning to prepare your child’s lunchbox for school. But sometimes, you find yourself struggling to come up with healthy and delicious lunch ideas that your child will actually enjoy. You might worry about packing the same old boring foods every day, and wonder if your child…
Stockfish is a type of fish that is widely eaten in Nigeria. It is very tasty and is mostly used in preparing soups because of how it enhances taste and aroma. Popularly called ‘okporoko’ amongst the Igbo people in Nigeria, stockfish is enjoyed all around the world. What we call stockfish is a type of…
Seafood are animals and plants gotten from the sea that are eaten as food. Not every animal or plant in the water is edible, however, as some can be poisonous. Also, the kind of seafood eaten depends on the region. In Nigeria, seafood is a popular part of the Nigerian diet. This is mostly because…
The rainy season in Nigeria is a special time. Special in the sense that it ushers in a few changes that would allow you to properly adapt to the cold weather. Wearing thick clothes that can allow you to withstand the cold becomes a norm, as regular, light clothes would not do any good. It…
Iodine is an essential mineral the body needs. The thyroid gland needs iodine for the production of thyroid hormones, which helps control body metabolism and aids proper bone and brain development. The lack of iodine could lead to an overactive or underactive thyroid gland, also known medically as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Lack of iodine in…
Tiger nut milk has been gaining popularity in Nigeria and many parts of the world as a healthy beverage and dairy option. This article discusses the health benefits of tiger nut milk. Tiger nuts, also called Cyperus esculentus, are small, edible tubers that have been valued for their nutrition and health benefits for centuries. Despite…
