Beans and Garri is a popular Nigerian food combo. Many Nigerians enjoy eating their delicious hot plate of beans with freshly soaked garri. This article explores the health benefits of beans and garri. Beans are seeds from the Fabaceae family, called legume, pea, or bean family. Beans are a great source of protein, fiber, iron,…
Banana is one of the most popular tropical fruits commonly consumed worldwide. This fruit has many health benefits, but it is unknown to many people that banana leaves also have many health benefits. Banana leaves are large, flexible, and waterproof leaves that come from the banana plant. They are commonly used in many cultures for…
Although it presents perks, staying in a hotel limits your kitchen access, making it difficult to eat healthily. You’re also more likely to overindulge and spend more on food than you would at home. According to a past study, 1-3-week holidays increase the possibility of weight gain in adults. Fortunately, you can eat healthily in…
Oatmeal swallow is a trendy delicacy among Nigerians now. Just like the name connotes, it is made from oats. Many Nigerians are already used to swallows made from other foods like cassava, yam, plantain, and even wheat. Oatmeal swallow is gotten from oats, which are a whole-grain food, known scientifically as Avena sativa. Oatmeal swallow…
Zinc is a mineral that plays an important role in the body. It helps boost the immune system, enhances healing, promotes the production of proteins and DNA, as well as many other vital bodily functions. Unfortunately, the human body is unable to store zinc, so you have to make sure you consume enough zinc in…
Staying healthy is a top priority for many. Besides eating foods that are rich in nutrients, you also have to take exercises seriously. Many people are turned off about the idea of exercising because they see it as difficult and very physically demanding, and also because they think all exercises demand the use of instruments…
Justicia carnea is a plant known for its powerful medicinal properties. This plant is called Ewe eje or Ewe aleri in Yoruba language, and Ogwu obara in Igbo language. It is referred to as a blood booster since it helps build up the blood in humans. This special leaf naturally increases the blood level when you…
Many people see grey hair as a sign of aging, and they may not be wrong. As we age in years, our hair loses its richness and not only does it become more brittle and grows less, it also loses its colour. So instead of having all black hair, you would begin to see strands…
Walnuts are generally very nutritious and protect our body from deficiencies. There are 20 species found all over the world. One of them is the African walnut scientifically known as Tetracarpidium conophorum. It is cultivated and consumed in many parts of Africa such as Nigeria, Togo, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Sierra-Leone and Democratic Republic of Congo. In Nigeria,…
Powdered milk is an excellent alternative to fresh milk. It is produced when milk is evaporated until it is dry. The water is removed from the milk during this process, leaving all the nutrients in place. Besides being cheaper and easily obtainable, powdered milk has several health benefits, as it is an excellent source of…