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…
When it comes to living healthy, many people talk about losing weight. However, for some, gaining weight would mean that they are healthy. There are many people who are struggling to gain weight; well, one major factor that can affect your weight is what you eat. Have you ever wondered which foods can help you…
Nzu, also known as calabash chalk, is an edible clay commonly found in Nigeria and across West Africa. While it’s widely referred to as calabash chalk in English, many Nigerians know it as nzu in Igbo, ndom in Efik/Ibibio, and eko in Bini/Edo. If you grew up in Nigeria, you might have seen nzu being…
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…
Magnesium is an essential nutrient in the body. It is involved in different metabolic processes and chemical reactions in the body. It also assists with the formation of bone that is needed to secure proper structure and strength. This vital mineral contributes a lot to the reduction of menstrual cramps as well, which can be…
The following are some important medical abbreviations in Nigeria and their full meaning. They comprise of abbreviations commonly used by medical professionals and healthcare practitioners in Nigeria. It can be useful knowledge for anyone. Medical Abbreviations in Nigeria and their Full Meaning ABBREVIATION FULL MEANING ABUTH — Ahmadu…
Ewedu is a species of vegetable that is grown mainly for food. Ewedu, also known as jute in English, is packed with nutrients and has immense health benefits on the body. The name “ewedu” is from the Yoruba tribe, where the vegetable features as a common ingredient for soups, while the Hausa people call it…
I’m sure you have heard people talk about gluten-free diet and avoiding foods with gluten. Alot of Nigerians do not know much about gluten and a gluten-free diet. This article aims to provide answers to questions like What is gluten? What is a gluten-free diet? Who are the gluten-free diet for? and Which Nigerian foods…
Vaccine-preventable diseases are those diseases that can be prevented by taking a vaccine. A vaccine is a substance that boosts the body’s immunity against a disease. Taking a vaccine would help protect a person from getting the disease. Here in Nigeria, most vaccines are usually administered a few weeks or months after birth to help…
Do you have a job or a lifestyle that makes you to sit all day? Many people have lifestyle that involves sitting for prolonged period of time. Indeed, long hours of sitting, staring at your screen, and trying to stay productive are becoming the new normal. But this sedentary lifestyle is doing more harm than…