Garlic and ginger are two wonderful spices that are often used for cooking. Here in Nigeria, we use garlic and ginger to prepare a wide range of dishes, that it has now become a common cooking ingredient. People also use garlic and ginger to add flavour to other things like drinks, such as zobo and…
Eating hot or warm food is the norm. This is because most of the food we eat has to be cooked with heat. But not all food must pass through heat before it can be eaten. Examples include ice cream, canned foods, snacks, and more. Some people also prefer to leave their cooked food till…
One thing mothers worry about is how to prevent heat rashes from forming on their babies’ bodies. Heat rashes are signs of inflammation or irritation commonly caused when a baby is exposed to a hot or humid environment. Also known as prickly heat or miliaria, heat rashes appear in the form of small, red, or…
The Yerba Buena is a term used to qualify or describe a wide range of various team derived from wild mint and some other close species. The term Yerba Buena may represent a different description, and that depends on the region of the world you live. The most popular specie of the Yerba Buena tea…
Parasitic infections occur when a parasite is transmitted from a host or vector to a person or animal. The vector could be an insect or animal. The parasite does not usually harm the vector but would attack the person it is transmitted to. This could result in an infection or disease. It is important to…
As you approach your expected period of delivery, you have to do certain things that would help ease the childbirth process. Childbirth can be very discomforting and stressful. For some women, it can take hours and even turn into days before the bay can come out. This is why some people opt for Cesarean Section…
Taking care of your teeth and your mouth as a whole is very important, although not many people realise this. The reason why many people have problems with their teeth is often due to poor dental hygiene. You can avoid toothache and tooth decay if you learn to take care of your teeth the proper…
Cabbage is a very healthy and nutritious vegetable. It belongs to the cruciferous family, along with other vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, and more. There is green, white, and red cabbage. Cabbage can be used to prepare a range of delicacies, but in this part of the world, it is mostly used in salad…
Spices are plant-based substances that are used to add flavor, aroma, and color to food. They are usually derived from the seeds, fruits, roots, bark, or other parts of plants and can be used in both savory and sweet dishes They help add taste and flavour to your food. They work in different ways, with…
Alligator pepper or Grains of paradise (scientifically known as Aframomum melegueta) is a species in the ginger family whose seeds and leaves are used for medicinal, culinary, as well as traditional purposes. Part of the therapeutic benefits of this wonderful plant is that it helps in boosting the immune system and reducing the risks of…
