Date fruit (botanically known as Phoenix dactylifera) is a fruit from the date palm species of the palm family. It has dark brown skin and soft flesh and is uniquely sweet. Dates originated from Iraq. It grows in tropical regions like North Africa, South Africa, and the Middle East. Dates are one of the common fruits…
Trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight is challenging for most people. It also doesn’t help that there are so many fad diets and quick weight loss tricks out there. However, it’s important to understand that cutting calories alone will not lead to fat loss. In order to lose weight, you need to…
After childbirth, the one thing women focus on is getting back their pre-pregnancy weight. Women gain a lot of weight during the pregnancy period. While some of that weight might be necessary, once the baby has been delivered, most of that weight needs to be shed, especially if the woman plans to get pregnant again….
Nigeria is known for its rich and diverse culinary culture. Nigerian cuisine is characterized by the use of fresh herbs and spices, a variety of vegetables and meats, and starchy staples such as cassava, yams, and plantains. The foods in Nigeria are not only flavorful but also nutrient-dense and healthy, making them ideal for convalescents. …
POP ceilings have always been around. It was very popular during the Renaissance period, featuring in most of the buildings, like the famous Sistine Chapel and other buildings scattered across modern Italy, and it is still very much popular today. It is quite classy and has a way of adding style and complementing the room…
Staying safe and vigilant is everyone’s responsibility. As much as we hope for a society where people are safe and do not get hurt, such a wish is almost unreal as there are criminals who are always out there, waiting for who would be their next victim. Ladies often tend to fall victims to these…
Onion is one of the most widely cultivated vegetables in the world. It is consumed in various ways in almost all cuisines across the globe. Leaves and bulbs gotten from the onion plant are used in preparing soups, snacks, salads, vegetables, sauces, stews, barbecue, etc. They provide aroma and flavour to the food. Onions are…
I’m sure you have heard people talk about gluten-free diet and avoiding foods with gluten. Alot of Nigerians do not know much about gluten and a gluten-free diet. This article aims to provide answers to questions like What is gluten? What is a gluten-free diet? Who are the gluten-free diet for? and Which Nigerian foods…
This decade has brought us much terrible news about growing talcum powder lawsuits. To be honest, it is heartbreaking that a harmless-looking thing like baby talcum powder, which is supposed to protect the child, actually ends up harming. The past and ongoing talcum powder lawsuits have forced us to look for alternatives because, well, in the…
African oil bean seed is a nutrient-packed food condiment native to Eastern Nigeria. It is popularly known as “Ukpaka” or “ugba” in Igbo land, “apara” in Yoruba land, and is called “Ukana” by the Efiks in Southern Nigeria. The botanical name of African oil bean is Pentaclethra macrophylla. This traditional food condiment generally produced by…
