Filariasis, otherwise known as elephantiasis, is a disfiguring and disabling disease, triggered by a parasitic infection of one of the three nematodes (roundworms): Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, or Brugia timori. The tropical disease usually occurs when filarial parasites are spread into the human body through infected mosquitoes. Furthermore, these microscopic worms can live for about…
One thing about Nigerians is that we love to eat, and we have a lot of options to choose from. With over 300 ethnic groups in the country, Nigeria has the type of diversity that ensures an abundance of food. Still, despite that, there are some foods are enjoyed around the country, regardless of ethnic…
Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight involves a few key things. First, you have to make changes to your diet. You cannot eat what you used to eat before, which made you gain weight in the first place. Following a new diet is very important. But it does not end there – you have…
As we humans occupy the earth, so do microorganisms live everywhere. They can be found in soil, plants, on surfaces, and even on the skin. They are usually too minute to be seen with the naked eye. One of the commonly known microbes is fungi. They are microbes that contain a distinct substance called chitin…
For many people, no meal is complete without some form of meat. But not every meat is good for you. While meat is a good source of protein, eating some kinds of meat could cause heart problems and even colon cancer and some other diseases. That is why you have to be sure of the…
Choosing a baby food in Nigeria can be quite difficult because there are a lot of nutritional and delicious baby foods in Nigeria. It is important to be careful when choosing a baby food for a child because some baby foods do not contain the essential nutrients that the child needs, and this can result…
Groundnut are legumes that are rich in nutrients and can be used for different purposes. It is not normally eaten raw as it can be fried, boiled, or roasted. Groundnut can also be used in making groundnut oil used in desserts, and snacks. Groundnut water, which is being discussed in this article, simply means soaking…
Antioxidants are molecules that fight off free radicals in our body. Free radicals are harmful compounds that cause damage to the body, leading to infections and diseases like diabetes and cancer, and could even lead to death. Antioxidants neutralise these free radicals and keeps your body healthy and strong. Having antioxidants in your body is…
Osu fruit is a round yellow fruit about 5 cm wide. It contains 12 or more disc-shaped seeds enclosed in its jelly-like pulp and has various nutritional values. The scientific name of osu fruit is Hunteria umbellata, and it belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The fruit is also known as ‘nkpokiri’ in Igbo language, ‘Erin’ or ‘Abere’…
People are encouraged to eat healthily, stay clean and take care of their bodies. This includes following the proper diet, avoiding things that can harm your health, and doing your workout. Nonetheless, some of the foods nature has blessed us with include none but your very own garlic. Dieticians advise that eating garlic raw has…
