After a successful Caesarean section (c-section) and the baby has been safely delivered, the next important thing is for the woman to heal. Because a c-section is a form of surgery, proper care has to be taken for the woman to make a full recovery. Once the c-section is over, the doctor would recommend a…
Magnesium is an essential nutrient in the body. It is involved in different metabolic processes and chemical reactions in the body. It also assists with the formation of bone that is needed to secure proper structure and strength. This vital mineral contributes a lot to the reduction of menstrual cramps as well, which can be…
You may have probably heard the saying “health is wealth” more than a million times and think it is one of those boring cliches the world can do without. While it may be overused, it contains a simple truth; good health is the key to enjoying life. But most people do not fully understand what…
A gall bladder is a body organ with the shape of a peer, saddled with the function of storing bile from the liver and to release it whenever the body need to digest and transport fats from the duodenum. It’s a very vital organ that helps in the deamination of protein and fats. Therefore, it…
Nigerians enjoy eating vegetables a lot that they add it to almost anything they cook. They either enjoy it alone or add it to their cooking. One of the reasons for this is because of the abundance of vegetables in the country. Nigeria’s soil is very suitable for the production of many crops, including leafy…
Growing children are very fragile and susceptible to several diseases. That is why it is important that babies receive vaccines from the very point of birth. Immunization or vaccination is the act of giving the child vaccines that would help fight and prevent infectious diseases. Such diseases can hamper the child’s growth and result in…
Walnuts (Juglans regia) are an edible tree nut that belongs to the walnut family. There are highly nutritious and said to provide many nutritional benefits. However, in this article, we will explore the health benefits of walnuts for pregnant women. When a woman gets pregnant, she becomes careful with her diet because the wrong diet…
I am sure that I speak everyone’s mind when I say that we are all tired of the lockdown. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, we have all had to stay at home, and have not been finding it easy. While it’s not all fun this period, it can be a good time to pick up…
Yam leaves are the leaves of the perennial herbaceous vines grown for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many parts of the world, especially in West Africa, South America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Oceania. They are the edible leaves of the Ipomoea and Dioscorea families. The leaves are harvested young and have a mild…
Tapioca is a crunchy snack that is made from cassava root. It is popularly known as KpoKpo garri, and is consumed by many Nigerians, but mainly the southern part of Nigeria by the Itsekiri, Ijaw Isoko and Urhobo people. Tapioca or Kpokpo garri is made from cassava tuber which is widely grown across the country….
