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…
Vegetables, especially leafy vegetables, are part of almost every food we eat daily. So many delicious Nigerian meals and soups are prepared with vegetables. Leafy vegetables are readily available in the market, and very affordable too. However, a lot of vegetables that are used in preparing meals have to be chopped into smaller pieces. Thus,…
Are you trying to get pregnant? Are you looking for ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant? This article contains 5 healthy tips for those trying to get pregnant. Pregnancy occurs when the sperm gets into the vagina, travels to the fallopian tube through the cervix and womb, and fertilizes the egg(s). You have…
Spaghetti comes in many shapes and sizes. It is usually made from wheat flour mixed with water and then rolled into long thin strings. Spaghetti is one of the oldest types of pasta, originally from southern Italy. Spaghetti can be served with tomato sauce, meatballs, or other toppings but can also be eaten in various…
Meat is a very good source of protein and other nutrients. It is also a good addition to a meal. While some people might settle for just one or two pieces of meat a day, there are those who like to eat several pieces of meat with every meal, no matter the type of food…
Eating foods rich in oestrogen plays a great role in the operations of the human body. Contrary to what is believed, estrogen is needed for the human body to function correctly; the male body needs estrogen to function properly, just as the female body does. But, there is a need to keep the oestrogen level…
Bloating is something everyone has to deal with once in a while. It mostly happens after eating too much in one sitting or having excess gas build up in your body. However, it may also be caused by eating certain foods or consuming drinks that contain lots of gas. Bloating could also be a result…
The best way to enjoy food is to cook it first, right? Well, not always. While cooking food is very important, not every food requires cooking as it is best eaten raw. That’s right, raw. Raw here means they go through very little or no cooking (or heating up). Cooking food makes it safer to…
If you have just recently had sex without using a condom, there may be a lot going through your mind. There are a lot of things to be worried about after having unprotected sex, especially with someone you do not know too well. The thought of getting pregnant or contracting an STI could cause you…
Blood building foods are those foods that increase the production of red blood cells in the body. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, a protein that facilitates the movement of oxygen in the body. When there is a drop in red blood cells in the body, one may experience symptoms like headache, appetite loss, fatigue, shortness…
