After a successful Caesarean section (c-section) and the baby has been safely delivered, the next important thing is for the woman to heal. Because a c-section is a form of surgery, proper care has to be taken for the woman to make a full recovery. Once the c-section is over, the doctor would recommend a…
Hot dogs are a type of sausage that is typically made from beef, pork, or a combination of the two. The sausage is then smoked and/or cooked before being placed in a casing, which is often made from animal intestines. Hot dogs are commonly served on a bun with various toppings, such as mustard, ketchup,…
Carrot is one of the essential vegetables you should include in your diet as a man. This is because of the many health benefits that your body enjoys when you eat this particular vegetable. Carrots are rich in a range of nutrients, including fibre, carbohydrates, potassium, Vitamins A, B6, and K, as well as plant…
Garri is the granular flour that is gotten by processing the starchy tuberous roots of freshly harvested cassava. It is one of the most affordable and popular food in Nigeria. Despite its popularity, many Nigerians are not aware of the many health benefits of garri. This article discusses the nutritional value and health benefits of…
Calcium is one of the most important minerals that all humans and living organisms need. It is also the most abundant mineral in the body and plays a crucial role in bone health and muscle movement. Most of the calcium in the body are found in the bones and teeth, and the remaining is found…
Groundnut oil is a vegetable-derived oil made from the edible seeds of the groundnut plant. It is one of the most popular oils used in cooking. It is particularly used in baking, sautéing, and frying foods. It is important to note that groundnut oil has a wide variety of flavors depending on the processing methods….
Ketogenic diets are fast gaining popularity among the masses due to the powerful potential benefits backed by doctors and researchers. A much higher percentage of the population today suffers from obesity and other health conditions. A carbohydrate-restricted diet forces the body to employ fat metabolism as a primary source of energy and hence leads to…
Vitamin B complex includes some of the essential vitamins needed by the body to function properly. There are eight vitamins that make up the vitamin B complex: Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (Vitamin B3), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), Biotin, Folic Acid, and the Cobalamins (Vitamin B12). These B vitamins are…
Monkey kola is an African indigenous fruit that is popularly grown. It is a specie of the West African kola nut tree. The scientific name of monkey kola is Cola lepidota K. Schum. It is widely cultivated in many parts of Nigeria. Although the common name of the fruit is monkey kola, it is known as Ochiricha or…
Hepatitis B is a serious disease caused by the hepatitis B virus that affects the liver. This organ plays a crucial role in keeping our bodies healthy by removing impurities from the food we eat. For any patient with hepatitis B undergoing treatment, there isn’t a restriction on what they can or cannot eat. However,…
