Vegetables, especially leafy vegetables, are part of almost every food we eat daily. So many delicious Nigerian meals and soups are prepared with vegetables. Leafy vegetables are readily available in the market, and very affordable too. However, a lot of vegetables that are used in preparing meals have to be chopped into smaller pieces. Thus,…
Every stage after childbirth has its unique stress, requirements, and responsibilities. And baby weaning is not an exception. It comes from within the 6th month after conception when babies are gradually growing teeth and can nibble on more solid food than just breast milk. This also helps relieve the mother from giving breast milk all…
Dairy foods are food products made from milk. They could be derived directly from milk or be used in making the products. The milk used is gotten from animals like cows and nanny goats. Most local dairy products in Nigeria come from the Northern part of the country, where people have reared cattle for centuries….
Eating foods rich in oestrogen plays a great role in the operations of the human body. Contrary to what is believed, estrogen is needed for the human body to function correctly; the male body needs estrogen to function properly, just as the female body does. But, there is a need to keep the oestrogen level…
The best way to enjoy food is to cook it first, right? Well, not always. While cooking food is very important, not every food requires cooking as it is best eaten raw. That’s right, raw. Raw here means they go through very little or no cooking (or heating up). Cooking food makes it safer to…
The kidney is a pair of vital organs in the body that perform a lot of functions. They help in filtering waste products from the body, which is later passed out as urine and also helps in balancing fluids in the body as well as releasing hormones that help to regulate blood pressure in the…
Not all foods are easy to digest. Your body finds it easier to digest and break down certain foods than others. Foods that are easier to digest would require less work from the digestive system. It would also help to prevent constipation, indigestion, bloating, and more. Foods that are easy to digest easily provide your…
Blood building foods are those foods that increase the production of red blood cells in the body. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, a protein that facilitates the movement of oxygen in the body. When there is a drop in red blood cells in the body, one may experience symptoms like headache, appetite loss, fatigue, shortness…
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble micronutrient. It is found naturally in foods and can also be obtained through supplements. Your vision, immune system, reproduction, growth, and development rely on it. It also aids in the proper functioning organs such as the heart and lungs. Furthermore, it aids in the maintenance of healthy teeth, skeletal and…
Nursing mothers are expected to feed their babies with breast milk. While the period of pregnancy stimulates the production of breast milk, new mothers need to do more to increase the flow of breast milk to keep up with the baby’s demand. The food you eat helps to boost the breast milk you produce. Keep…