Nzu, also known as calabash chalk, is an edible clay commonly found in Nigeria and across West Africa. While it’s widely referred to as calabash chalk in English, many Nigerians know it as nzu in Igbo, ndom in Efik/Ibibio, and eko in Bini/Edo. If you grew up in Nigeria, you might have seen nzu being…
Guinea corn is a popular cereal in Africa. As the name says, guinea corn belongs in the same problem as corn, rice, and wheat. Known by its other name, Sorghum, guinea corn has been cultivated in Nigeria for centuries. It is one of the most produced cereal crop in the world. Guinea corn is often…
When typical Nigerians talk about salads, the first thing that comes to mind is mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is one of the most common food dressing ingredients. It was invented by the French chef of Duke de Richelieu in 1756. It is a creamy sauce made from egg yolks, oil, vinegar, and other additives. These ingredients are…
Kunu is a popular non-alcoholic beverage widely consumed in Nigeria (especially in the Northern region). It can be prepared using numerous grains, including millet, sorghum, maize, rice, etc. The variety of the Kunu drink that is made from sorghum is usually light-brown in colour, while the one made from millet and maize are usually white….
Ginger and moringa are well renowned for promoting longer life and improved health. This combination has been used for centuries to cure various health ailments and get to the bottom of a problem and fix it. Moringa has long been used as natural medicine, and it is safe to consume and has no adverse effects….
Miyan Kuka is a Nigerian dark green soup that is popular in the Northern part of Nigeria. The soup is made out of powdered baobab leaves and okra. However, the major ingredient in miyan kuka are the baobab leaves. Baobab leaves are gotten from the baobab plant, which scientifically known as Adansonia digitata. The plant…
Fitness is very important no matter at what age we are standing on, either it’s our mid-age, old age, or twenties. Fitness is at the top of the list for every one of us. It is never too late to start; we can give the time and care our body deserves at any time. It…
Many have found waking up early to be stressful, especially while having a good sleep. Sometimes, it is early in the morning that the real sleep comes with the morning dew. But you have got to wake up and stop pressing the snooze button each time that alarm clock sounds. But not to worry, today…
Falling off your grind is nothing to be ashamed of, and it is actually quite common due to busy schedules or unforeseen circumstances. As humans, we are creatures of habit, and when we dedicate ourselves to eating healthy or working out, we tend to stay on top of it so long as we’ve consistently done…
In Nigeria, a lot of people look forward to the rainy season due to how cool everywhere tends to be. But this also brings its own problems. This is more than environmental issues like flood or clogged drainages. Some diseases are frequent or more likely to occur during the rainy season. This does not mean…
