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…
Lifestyle diseases, also known as non-communicable diseases (NCDs), are diseases that are commonly caused by unhealthy lifestyle choices such as poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and alcohol consumption. These diseases are becoming increasingly common in Nigeria, and they pose a significant threat to public health. Unfortunately, many people in Nigeria are still at risk…
Our mental and physical health is vital to a long and happy existence. So why do we find ourselves often neglecting this aspect of our life in favour of instant gratification? It does not have to be a stressful and hard process to keep our minds and body in check. Adding simple, short, and fun…
If you are someone who takes your health very seriously, you should understand the importance of first aid. Since medical emergencies can occur at any place and at any time, it is ideal that you have some medications in your home. Having these medications can prove very helpful especially during an emergency. Oftentimes, the problem…
Nigeria is home to a wide variety of healthy and nutritious local foods. These foods are not only delicious but also provide numerous health benefits. In the context of this article, “local foods” refers to foods that are grown, harvested, and commonly consumed within Nigeria. These are ingredients that are native to the country or…
Cryptic pregnancy or stealth pregnancy is a phenomenon that occurs where a woman does not know that she is pregnant up until she gets to labour or even after she has given birth. Sometimes, the woman does not become aware till around week 20 (4 months) of the pregnancy. A woman with a cryptic pregnancy…
Bitter kola and honey is one mixture that seems a bit ironic. Bitter kola, as you would have deduced from the name, has a very bitter taste. Honey, as you know it, is a very sweet substance. So, mixing the two is something that seems very unusual yet rewarding. Bitter kola and honey are two…
Cassava leaves (Manihot esculenta) are a tropical plant that is commonly used for cooking. They taste similar to spinach and are often used in soups and stews. The leaves of the cassava plant are green, long, and narrow, with serrated edges. In this article, you will learn the health benefits of cassava leaves. Nutritional Composition…
Yellow fever is a disease that is common among people in the tropics. This includes areas in sub-Saharan African and South America. It is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti species of the mosquito, but other species of mosquitoes can become infected with the virus by biting infected people and go ahead to infect other people as well….
There is a popular belief among Nigerians, especially while growing up, that eating mango after drinking coke or fanta can kill you. Or you might have likely heard that eating mango after drinking garri is dangerous. This belief is also common in some parts of the world. Many people spread the belief, warning you not…
