Digitaria exilis is a tiny variety of millet of the grass species that is cultivated in many parts of African. In Nigeria, it is known as acha or fonio and is widely eaten there. The Gambians refer to it as ‘findi‘ or ‘fundi.’ However, the common names of the plant are white fonio, fonio millet, and…
Okpehe is a traditional Nigerian seasoning made from fermented seeds of Prosopis africana. It is obtained from a single species, Anonychium africanum, a tree native to northern Sub-saharan Africa. It is also known as African mesquite, iron tree, gele (in Malinke), okpehe, and somb tree. The Idoma and Igala people of Nigeria refer to both…
Those who eat goat meat would describe it as one of the best tasting meat and, indeed, it is. Not just for the fact that it tastes great on its own but also because it adds flavour to any dish it is in. Goat meat remains a popular choice for many, compared to meat like…
They say your hair is your crown. That only becomes obvious when you take good and proper care of your hair. Whether long or short, you should know how to take care of your hair as it goes a long way to improve your appearance. Although it might seem a bit tough, taking care of…
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…
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…
Staying fit while on a trip can be tough for some people. If you regularly visit a gym or fitness centre to keep fit at home, you may have a hard time keeping fit in the absence of those facilities. But this does not mean that keeping fit while away is difficult or impossible. You…
The toenails are a part of the body that people do not often remember to take care of. While people might remember to take care of their fingernails, the toenails rarely enter their minds. This is often because people do not think that their toenails should be healthy. Most people like to maintain short and…
The blood is the very source of life. Every human being has blood flowing through their veins. Blood helps to transport nutrients and oxygen to other parts of the body. It also has fighting agents that help to ward off diseases and illnesses. Other functions of the blood includes, forming blood clots when you are…
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…
