Ofor seeds are seed gotten from the detarium microcarpum plant. The stems bark, roots, and leaves are used for various medicinal purposes. However, in many parts of West Africa, ofor seeds are commonly used as a soup thickener. It is very popular in Nigeria, and is commonly called ‘ofor‘ by the Igbos, while the Yorubas…
Nigerians have a wide variety of food items, and each tribe has its own distinct pattern of meals and preparation methods. Aside local meals, we also have a variety of fancy foods, snacks, treats and Western cuisines. One of them is food combination of Chicken and chips, which is a popular snack choice for most…
Exercising is an important habit and a very healthy activity for a person suffering from high blood pressure, nonetheless, it might be dangerous if it is not done correctly. It is important to exercise correctly and manage your health properly, especially if you have high BP. In this article, we will discuss some exercise tips…
Tapioca is a crunchy snack that is made from cassava root. It is popularly known as KpoKpo garri, and is consumed by many Nigerians, but mainly the southern part of Nigeria by the Itsekiri, Ijaw Isoko and Urhobo people. Tapioca or Kpokpo garri is made from cassava tuber which is widely grown across the country….
The sago worm (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus) is the larva of the red palm beetle. It is a nutritious food source which is found in the remaining parts of a sago palm trunk after the removal of sago starch by farmers. The insect belongs to the Dryophthoridae family, and genus of Rhynchophorus, which consists of 10 species,…
Date is a fruit from the date palm. Date is botanically known as Phoenix dactylifera and is eaten for its sweetness. It is commonly found mostly in many tropical regions of the world, like Nigeria. It comes in a wet or dry form, and the colors are mainly brownish, dark or a bit yellowish depending…
The back is the pillar of the body, the spines withstand significant forces throughout the day, and back pain can become an obstacle to everyday living. The back might hurt due to old age, sprain, or a sports injury. It can also occur as a result of chronic conditions like arthritis (a condition that is…
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…
A ‘sugar patient’ is sometimes referred to as someone living with diabetes. This is because there is too much sugar in their bloodstream and not enough insulin to regulate it. Diabetes is a chronic condition that is characterised by the body’s inability to produce enough insulin or efficiently use the insulin it has produced. Insulin…
I am sure that I speak everyone’s mind when I say that we are all tired of the lockdown. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have all had to stay at home, and have not been finding it easy. While it’s not all fun this period, it can be a good time to pick up…
