A ‘chocolate skin’ refers to a person whose skin has a dusky or light brown pigmentation. It’s a beautiful brown skin tone similar to a chocolate color, hence, it is known as a chocolate skin. Yes, indeed, “chocolate skin” is that beautiful, radiant, melanin-rich skin tone many of us Africans proudly carry. It’s not just…
Food is any substance that can nourish the body without causing harm when taken in. Certain local foods contain essential minerals and vitamins which provide nutrients to the human body. Vitamin B12 is beneficial and can be found in many Nigerian foods. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a…
When last did you intentionally go for over 12 hours without using your phone? Can’t recall? Well, you are not alone. Over the years, phones have grown to become an integral part of our everyday lives. Besides making calls and sending text messages, which was the primary aim of a phone about two decades ago, we…
Taking care of your teeth and your mouth as a whole is very important, although not many people realise this. The reason why many people have problems with their teeth is often due to poor dental hygiene. You can avoid toothache and tooth decay if you learn to take care of your teeth the proper…
Hardly would you come across anyone who does not like fried plantain. It is one food that is enjoyed in every part of the country. It is known as dodo in Western Nigeria. Fried plantain is simply plantain that has been sliced and then fried in hot oil until it is golden brown. Although there are many…
Asthma is a medical condition whereby the airways of an individual experiences irritation, swelling and narrowing. It is a chronic lung disorder that causes airways — the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs — to become inflamed. This condition causes the sufferer’s respiratory pathway to produce more mucus, making them have…
The Nigerian periwinkle is considered a delicacy in some parts of the country, especially among the South-South people, who use it in cooking soups like Afang and Edikang Ikong. The periwinkle is a type of sea snail that belongs to the Littorinidae family. Its scientific name is “Littorina littorea”. It is a specie of small…
At some point in life, everyone must have had this thought before: “if the towel is meant to clean your body after bathing, then how come it gets dirty?” Eventually, the answer becomes clear. Like every other thing made of fabric, your towel is bound to get dirty after constant use. Though how soon it…
Salt is one of the ingredients that is essential to make a good meal. About 17% of the salt we consume is also found in natural foods like fishes, vegetables and of course in processed foods. Other than nourish our food, this basic ingredient have proven to be quite useful. Salt has been known to…
The African Bush Mango, scientifically known as Irvingia gabonensis and commonly called ogbono in Nigeria, is a tropical fruit native to West and Central Africa. The fruit resembles a small, greenish-yellow mango and contains a hard seed or kernel, which is highly valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. In Nigeria, ogbono is particularly popular…
