Nothing adds flavour to your food like garlic. Its ability to enhance both the taste and smell of the food makes it a very important ingredient for most people. Besides that, garlic has immense health benefits and can be consumed for several reasons. The benefits of garlic for men and women are immeasurable as you…
Unripe plantain is known to be rich in antioxidants that provide vitamins and help fight diseases in humans. Unripe plantain is highly beneficial to men’s sexual and biological health. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated that one large-sized raw, green unripe plantain, about 267 grams, contains the following nutritional benefits. Water: 163 grams…
The Yoruba people are a large ethnic group in Nigeria with a history dating back centuries. Today, they occupy the South West region of Nigeria. The Yorubas have a particularly rich and elaborate culture that is reflected in all aspects, including their kinds of food. Yoruba foods are a diverse and flavorful type of Nigerian…
If you have been trying to lose weight or are familiar with dieting plans, you just have come across intermittent fasting. By no means a new concept, the popularity of intermittent fasting has increased over the past few years as people look for more ways to maintain a certain weight. In addition to intermittent fasting,…
An endemic disease is a disease with high prevalence in a certain region or area over a long period of time. There are quite a few endemic diseases in Nigeria, that are still present and widespread. There are two types of endemic diseases. Holoendemic Diseases – endemic diseases that primarily affect children and younger kids….
Older people are more susceptible to certain diseases and conditions. This is because the body does not remain the same as you age. The immune system gets weaker, your joints become stiff, and some organs in your body would start to decline in their functions. Many people have come to regard this as a normal…
An Internally Displaced Person is a person who was forced to flee his/her home or place of habitual residence in order to escape natural disasters (such as floods, earthquakes, and droughts) or human-made disasters (such as war, genocide, terrorism, insurgency, persecution, communal clashes, etc.) According to a report released by the National Emergency Management Agency…
Ketogenic diets are fast gaining popularity among the masses due to the powerful potential benefits backed by doctors and researchers. A much higher percentage of the population today suffers from obesity and other health conditions. A carbohydrate-restricted diet forces the body to employ fat metabolism as a primary source of energy and hence leads to…
Cloves are the flower buds of the clove tree, also known as Syzygium aromaticum. This tree belongs to the Myrtaceae family. They are native to Indians and are commonly used in Indian kitchens. They are known as an aromatic and sweet spice. They are commonly used as spices, fragrances, and flavours. They are also used…
Pumpkin seeds are the edible seeds of a pumpkin or certain other cultivars of squash. They are typically flat and asymmetrically oval, have a white outer husk, and are light green in color after the husk is removed. This article provides you with the health benefits of pumpkin seeds. Despite their small size, pumpkin seeds…
