Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin mainly found in plants and fermented foods. This vitamin has many vital functions in the body; most significantly, it plays a crucial role in blood clotting. The body needs vitamin K to produce prothrombin, which is a protein and clotting factor that is important in blood clotting. It also helps…
Iron is an essential mineral that has numerous important functions in the body. The main function of iron is to carry oxygen throughout your body as a part of red blood cells. This mineral is important to the functioning of the hemoglobin, a protein that helps to transport oxygen in the blood. Eating healthy food…
Ulcers are sores that develop on the lining of the stomach or small intestine, and they can be caused by a number of factors, such as the bacteria H. pylori, certain medications, and stress. To manage symptoms and promote healing, it is important for ulcer patients to avoid certain foods that can irritate the stomach…
Sodium is an important mineral that helps regulate the fluids in your body. It also helps with the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contractions. Too much sodium can be dangerous to your health, leading to high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. However, you also need some sodium in your diet to stay healthy….
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…
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….
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…
