Vegetable soup is a popular delicacy in Nigeria. It is prepared with fluted pumpkin leaves (Telfairia occidentalis). Pumpkin leaf, also known as ugu by Nigerian Igbos, is an edible leafy vegetable that is extremely good for the body. This vegetable improves digestion while also assisting in the overall balance of your diet. Ugu vegetable got…
Editan leaf is a vegetable plant used in the preparation of Editan soup. The soup is believed to have originated from the Efik people of Cross River State of Nigeria; however, it is also used by the Ibibios and many other parts of Nigeria. The medicinal plant is obtained from the leaf of Lasianthera africana plant….
Avocados, also called butter fruit or alligator pear, is a large beery grown mostly in warm climates. This fruit is highly nutritious and proffers many health benefits, including protecting the body cells against cancer, fighting depression, and improving skin and hair growth. However, there are also certain health benefits of avocado for women. Yes, avocadoes…
Banga soup, also known as palm nut soup, is made from palm fruit (Elaeis guineensis) and is popular among Africans. It is originally from the Urhobo tribe of Delta State, Nigeria. Banga soup has become a popular soup throughout the landmass, and it has different names and methods of preparing it. To prepare banga soup,…
Mahogany is not a plant or tree that people assume has any health benefits. This is because it is majorly used in furniture making. Mahogany wood can be very strong, which makes it good for constructing durable furniture and also used for carving. But mahogany offers more uses than for constructing furniture. The tree has health…
Groundnut paste is a thick, delicious creamy substance made from groundnut and other ingredients. It is known as peanut butter, and it comes with numerous health benefits. Groundnut Paste is also called Okwu Ose, Okwu Oji, and Ose Oji by Nigerians and can be used as a dessert. Ose Oji is made from roasted groundnut and can be eaten…
Nigeria is one of the countries with the largest adolescent population; over 60 million. Adolescence is a crucial period as youths transition into adults. However, there are certain health problems that many of these young adults are faced with. This article aims to pinpoint some of the common adolescent health problems in Nigeria, their effects,…
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….
Many people struggle with an extra layer of fat on their neck, giving them the appearance of a double chin. Neck fat, while not a problem by itself, can affect one’s facial structure, making them look older. Many things could lead to neck fat, including Age: as one gets older, their facial skin begins to…
If you are a Nigerian, and you have not come across owo soup, then you definitely haven’t traveled around the country. Owo soup is a tasty delicacy that is eaten and associated mainly with the South-South region of Nigeria, particularly the Itsekiri, Isoko, Urhobo, Ijaw peoples of Delta state and Bini people of Edo state….
