Oatmeal swallow is a trendy delicacy among Nigerians now. Just like the name connotes, it is made from oats. Many Nigerians are already used to swallows made from other foods like cassava, yam, plantain, and even wheat. Oatmeal swallow is gotten from oats, which are a whole-grain food, known scientifically as Avena sativa. Oatmeal swallow…
Nigerian swallows are common staple food eaten in Nigeria. Most swallows are made up of starchy ingredients, which are rolled into food balls, and eaten with stews or soups in which they are dipped in and swallowed, hence the name ‘swallow’. There are so many healthy Nigerian swallows that you can eat with a variety…
Junk food, or cheat food, is a favourite for most of us. One might even say it is irresistible, and why not? They are sweet, they need no preparation, they are cheap, and they are readily available. From chocolate bars to biscuits to cakes and carbonated drinks, we enjoy junk food a lot. While there…
Yellow corn, also known as maize or simply corn, is a very popular grain. Here in Nigeria, we eat corn in different ways; either by roasting it, boiling it, turning it into pudding and much more including being made into cereals. One of the things that make corn very pop is that it is a…
Diabetes is a serious medical condition marked by the presence of high sugar levels in the blood. This comes from the consumption of foods containing a high amount of sugar over time. This could eventually lead to excess body fat, fatigue, frequent urination, and much more. Diabetes also affects insulin production. Insulin helps to regulate…
Cabbage is a very healthy and nutritious vegetable. It belongs to the cruciferous family, along with other vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, and more. There is green, white, and red cabbage. Cabbage can be used to prepare a range of delicacies, but in this part of the world, it is mostly used in salad…
Ulcer is a very serious medical condition that affects the lining of the intestine. This can make digestion very difficult and can cause great discomfort to the person with the condition. Contrary to what most people think about ulcer being caused by spicy foods or not eating well enough, an ulcer is either caused by…
Those who eat goat meat would describe it as one of the best tasting meat and, indeed, it is. Not just for the fact that it tastes great on its own but also because it adds flavour to any dish it is in. Goat meat remains a popular choice for many, compared to meat like…
Millet, also known as joro in the Hausa language, is sorghum with a lot of uses. It is eaten as a staple food and is used in the production of beer, bread and other snacks, cereals, and much more. The Hausas use it in making their famous kunu drink and also for making fura da…
The body contains so many hormones that are charged with a lot of functions. For a person to feel okay, all of the hormones must be balanced. Many things could cause our hormones to get out of balance. From the food we eat to the kind of lifestyle that we keep and so forth. When…
