The heart is a very important organ of the body. It helps to pump blood, which transports oxygen and other nutrients to all parts of the body. For an organ that plays such an important function in the body, keeping it healthy is one of your priorities. This includes doing many things, such as maintaining…
Cancer is one of the most prevailing cause of death in Nigeria, with an estimated 72,000 cancer deaths occuring annually, and 102,000 new cases are diagnosed in 2020. This makes cancer a major public health concern in Nigeria, and efforts are being made to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in the country. One important…
Okra is a green edible vegetable that is readily found in most parts of Africa. The flesh is often grated and cooked as a soup which is usually complemented with stew to enjoy “swallow meals” by a majority of families in Southern Nigeria, to be precise. However, have you ever thought of it that seeds…
The harmattan season is characterized by the cold dusty wind. This dry, cold wind dries out the skin leading to various skin-related concerns such as dry skin, cracked lips, and cracked soles of the feet. Skincare is therefore very important during the harmattan, so as to maintain supple and healthy skin. Thus, it would be…
The respiratory system is made up of the lungs, throat, nose, and windpipe. It’s used to breathe in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. The respiratory system is an important part of your body, helping you to stay alive. A respiratory system that is not well cared for can lead to many problems, and some can…
Oruwo leaves are a medicinal herb common in many parts of Africa. It is known as Brimstone tree in the English language, Oruwo in Yoruba Language, and Eze-ogu in the Igbo language, while its botanical name is Morinda Lucida. The roots have bitter taste, and are used as flavoring for food and alcoholic beverages. In…
It is no doubt that a healthy diet promotes a healthy eyesight hence we are constantly advised to always eat healthy and minimize our intake of certain foods and spices. Here in Nigeria, there are several indigenous traditional meals that we can prepare and consume on daily basis to keep our eyes healthy. These meals…
Artificial sweeteners have been in existence since 1879. They are also known as non-nutritive sweeteners, sugar substitutes, low-calorie sweeteners, and no-calorie sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes and natural sugar substitutes derived from naturally occurring substances such as herbs and sugar itself. Some artificial sweeteners have higher degrees of sweetness than sugar, while others…
Pepper fruit [scientifically known as Dennettia tripetala G. Baker.] is a peppery fruit from the Annonaceae family, and it is widely consumed in West African countries like Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, and the likes. This spicy fruit is often called different names by different tribes in Nigeria; it is called “Mmimi” in Igbo land, “Ata…
Most people cannot go a day without staying of sugary drinks. This might not be difficult to understand because sugary drinks are sweet, and the more you consume sugar, the more your brain gets used to it. Sugary drinks include soda (or the ones we call soft drinks), juice, energy drinks, fruit punch, tea, and…
