Ofor seeds are seed gotten from the detarium microcarpum plant. The stems bark, roots, and leaves are used for various medicinal purposes. However, in many parts of West Africa, ofor seeds are commonly used as a soup thickener. It is very popular in Nigeria, and is commonly called ‘ofor‘ by the Igbos, while the Yorubas…
If you are looking for a way to eat healthily and keep your body in great shape, you should consider going on a keto diet. Chances are that you have come across the term ‘keto food’ or ‘keto diet’ before, without knowing what it means. Keto diet in Nigeria has started becoming a very popular…
The period of pregnancy is a very special time for every woman. Everything is different about them. A lot of changes take place in their bodies, because they are accommodating a new life. This results in drastic changes in their lifestyle. From the kinds of activities they can engage in to what they can wear,…
Scent leaf is a natural plant from the Labiatae family. It is known for its distinctive smell and taste, which is among the reasons many people use it as a spice in their meals. Scent leaf is scientifically known as “Ocimum gratissimum“, the Yorubas call it “Efinrin“, in Igbo it is called Nchuawun, while it…
Amala is a popular staple food in Nigeria, that originated from the Yoruba people. who come from the western part of Nigeria. It is a delicious Nigerian swallow that can be served with a variety of soups, such as ilá, efo riro, ogbono, ẹfọ, gbegiri or ewédú soup. There are three different types types of…
Take a look around your house now and answer this simple question; is your house clean or not? Sure, you sweep it every day and perform deep cleaning regularly to leave your house clean and shining. While these are good things, not everything in your house is clean. Think about it, do you really clean…
One of the most prominent dish in Nigeria is corn pudding, otherwise known as Ukpo Oka in the Igbo parts of the Nigerian federation. Without any doubt, it is a food that is peculiar to the Eastern Region of Nigeria. From findings, corn pudding is said to be associated with several names which include: Ukpo…
Thinking of a new way to start eating healthy? Then try eating fruit salad. Fruit salad is simply a dish that consists of nothing but fruits. Fruit salad is a dish that consists of a mixture of various types of sliced or diced fruit. It can be served as a dessert or as a side…
In Nigeria, rabbit meat is a popular delicacy. These days, however, due to urbanisation and the abundance of options, people prefer to eat chicken, turkey or beef instead, forgetting other traditional sources of animal protein, like rabbit meat. But rabbit meat is still very much enjoyed and it is very common to find it in…
When we age, our bodies undergo changes that affect our dietary needs and abilities to absorb nutrients. Hence, not all foods are suitable for the elderly because, at this stage, their body system is weaker and more susceptible to diseases and infections. In addition, elderly individuals are more vulnerable to health problems and chronic diseases…
