If you are coming to Nigeria, especially from countries in North America and Europe, there are some vaccines you have to take before you make your trip. These vaccines will help to prevent you from getting certain diseases while you are in the country. Nigeria is a tropical country, with different weather and climatic situation…
Fast food has become a staple of the modern diet, with many people relying on it for quick and convenient meals. Fast food is enjoyed for its convenience and the sweet taste of the foods they sell, which is why it is quite popular among young children or adults who lead an active, busy life. …
If you are about to join the natural hair train, then you already know you have to take good care of your hair. Going natural means you would not apply products like relaxers to the hair. But this does not mean you would not take care of the hair in any way – you still…
Eating hot or warm food is the norm. This is because most of the food we eat has to be cooked with heat. But not all food must pass through heat before it can be eaten. Examples include ice cream, canned foods, snacks, and more. Some people also prefer to leave their cooked food till…
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…
Okra or okro soup is a popular Nigerian dish that is enjoyed by everyone. It is a hearty soup made with fresh okra, tomatoes, onions, and a variety of spices. The soup is often prepared with meat or fish and served with fufu, a starchy staple made from cassava, yams, or plantains. The combination of…
Vegetable soup is a popular delicacy in Nigeria. It is prepared with fluted pumpkin leaves (Telfairia occidentalis). Pumpkin leaf, also known as ugu by Nigerian Igbos, is an edible leafy vegetable that is extremely good for the body. This vegetable improves digestion while also assisting in the overall balance of your diet. Ugu vegetable got…
As a busy parent, you wake up early every morning to prepare your child’s lunchbox for school. But sometimes, you find yourself struggling to come up with healthy and delicious lunch ideas that your child will actually enjoy. You might worry about packing the same old boring foods every day, and wonder if your child…
Orange leaves are the leaves of the citrus that produces the orange fruit, a fruit of various citrus species in Rutaceae family. This article explores some of the potential health benefits of orange leaves. Orange leaves are not just a delicious, fragrant addition to your tea and potpourri. They are beneficial and medicinal to your health. Orange…
Neem is a plant that is popularly known in Nigeria as “dogoyaro” or “dogonyaro”. This plant is known to have numerous health benefits. Aside from its health benefits, dogoyaro has been used for various beauty regimes for thousands of years. The scientific name of dogoyaro is Azadirachta indica. The plant’s fruit, seeds, leaves, stems, and bark have…
