Melon seed, popularly known as Egusi in Nigeria, is a food many Nigerians, irrespective of state or tribe, enjoy. The popularity of the food is beyond Nigeria as people from other West and Central African countries also enjoy a dish of Egusi. People enjoy egusi by grinding it and using it to make soups, although…
Spices are plant-based substances that are used to add flavor, aroma, and color to food. They are usually derived from the seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or other parts of plants and can be used in both savory and sweet dishes They help add taste and flavour to your food. They work in different ways, with…
Garden egg is a nutritious fruit from the nightshade family and is widely consumed in African countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and Benin Republic. The botanical name of garden egg is Solanum melongena. Although it is often referred to as a vegetable, it is technically a fruit, because they grow from a flowering plant and contain…
Grains are seeds of certain grass plants we eat as food. They are regarded as staple foods, because they form a core part of the diet of most people, as they are eaten almost every day. Here in Nigeria, we eat grains a lot. Some examples of grains include rice, millet, wheat, quinoa, and more….
Dietary fibre, or simply fibre, is a part of food, commonly found in plants, that do not get digested or broken down by enzymes in the stomach. It is usually common in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grain, and it is classified as a carbohydrate. Fibre is usually grouped into two types, and knowing…
Cholesterol is a lipid that is naturally produced by the liver and also gained through certain foods as well. It is a waxy substance that is present in every cell and is carried in the bloodstream by being attached to proteins known as lipoproteins. Cholesterol is important for the building of cell membranes and hormones,…
Constipation is a condition that occurs when there are less frequent bowel movements and difficulty in passing out stools. Most medical experts define constipation as when someone passes stool less than three times a week; however, it varies for different people. Nevertheless, a significant number of people experience chronic constipation at some point in a…
The kind of foods you eat can contribute to your plan to lose weight or act against it. A lot of foods in Nigeria can give you more calories than you expect. This article provides you with 10 Nigerian foods to avoid when trying to lose weight. To lose weight, what you mainly have to…
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…