The blood is the very source of life. Every human being has blood flowing through their veins. Blood helps to transport nutrients and oxygen to other parts of the body. It also has fighting agents that help to ward off diseases and illnesses. Other functions of the blood includes, forming blood clots when you are…
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…
Many people see grey hair as a sign of aging, and they may not be wrong. As we age in years, our hair loses its richness and not only does it become more brittle and grows less, it also loses its colour. So instead of having all black hair, you would begin to see strands…
Everyone is familiar with seasoning cubes. Hardly a dish is cooked these days without adding a seasoning cube or two. It adds great flavour to whatever it is added to, improving the taste and aroma. In the market, there are so many brands in the business of stock cubes. While they all taste almost the…
Antenatal care is a vital aspect of healthcare for expectant mothers in Nigeria. It is essential to ensure that both the mother and the developing fetus are healthy throughout the pregnancy. Proper antenatal care can help to detect and manage any potential complications early, thereby reducing the risk of complications during delivery and promoting a…
Many parents often worry about which foods are healthy for their babies. However, one common food that most parents introduce to their growing babies are sweet potatoes. Your baby will prefer to eat sweet potatoes over other vegetables because they taste better. However, they are not just good for your babies because of their taste,…
Babies are required to take breastmilk for, at least, the first six months of their lives, and after that, most mothers are ready to introduce them to other foods. However, babies cannot just eat anything. They require food with a lot of nutrients that would help them grow strong. They also need food that would…
Forgetting to medications is something a lot of people are used to doing. For some, it can be a daunting task to stick your prescription and complete it accordingly. The reason why people forget to take their medicines might vary. Some simply forget, some procrastinate taking their medications, while some become irregular with their medications…
Tomatoes and onions are both essential fruit and vegetable that play an important role in maintaining good health. Eating a good quantity of tomatoes and onions is necessary to stay healthy and enhance your immune system to fight diseases. You don’t always need to cook them to enjoy the medicinal benefits, as they can both…
Honeydew melon, or honeymelon for shorts, belongs to the muskmelon family. It closely resembles the cantaloupe. Honeydew melon is a large fruit with an oval shape. It has a greenish-yellowish inner flesh, which is sweet, with orange skin. In Nigeria, honeydew melon is grown in the north because it thrives in such climate. Honeydew melon…
