HEALTH BENEFITS OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR Apple cider vinegar is a type of vinegar that is made from fermented apple juice. It is mostly used in salad dressings, food preservatives, soups, drinks and sauces. It is prepared by crushing apples, then squeezing out the juice Apple cider vinegar is also one of the most popular…
You will agree with me that today’s modern lifestyle is stressful. Having to deal with work, family, and other obligations can make it difficult for you to make time for yourself, let alone relax. However, it’s very crucial to find the time to relax. But how do you relax? This article discusses some healthy ways…
Okra is a very common vegetable rich in calcium. It’s basically a green pod shaped like a spear head. The pod usually contains its seeds. Because of the shape of the okra pod, it is often called ‘lady finger’. Okra is commonly used for making soups in West Africa, for example, okro soup is a…
The benefits of consuming different types of fruits and vegetables are numerous. Tomatoes are not different. They offer impressive benefits for our health and wellbeing, and you’ll do well to eat this important fruit as often as you can. The beauty of the tomato fruit is the ease with which it can be incorporated into…
Typhoid is a bacterial disease caused by Salmonella typhi. The disease is quite rare in developed countries but prevalent in developing countries, causing numerous deaths annually. Typhoid is a prevalent disease in Nigeria. In fact, the typhoid statistics in Nigeria are estimated to be over six million cases per year. [1] The reason for the…
Many Nigerians today suffer from cholesterol problems. High cholesterol is very detrimental to your health and can even expose you to serious health conditions, including chest pain, heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis, and heart failure. [1] The normal cholesterol level for an average healthy adult is below 200 mg/d. When your cholesterol levels are between 200…
Spices are just as important as the salt is to a meal. They are the taste of every meal. But more importantly, spices are organic substances, unlike the salt, which is inorganic. Being organic, spices contain many important molecules which the body needs to build cells, repair worn out tissues as well as synthesize other…
Ofada rice is a local variety of rice grown in Nigeria and used in the preparation of many dishes. Ofada rice are a mixture of different rice varieties, which are are not indigenous to Africa. It is mainly grown in the southwestern part of Nigeria and is said to be named after the town of…
Palm wine is a popular alcoholic beverage gotten from the sap of various palm trees. It is widely consumed in many parts of Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. In Nigeria, Palm wine is also a common alcoholic drink. The local names for palm wine in Nigeria are, Nkwu Ocha, emu, nkwu, Palmy, Ukọt…
Spinach is a green vegetable scientifically regarded as Spinacia oleracea from the Amaranth family. Spinach is a green leafy vegetable that is native to central and western Asia. It is not native to Nigeria, so there is no Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa Nigerian name for spinach. Although some native Nigerian leafy vegetables might look a…
