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…
Ogirisi (botanical name: Newbouldia laevis) is a plant that is native to Africa but can be found in other parts of the world. The name ‘Ogirisi’ is an Igbo name. The Yorubas call it ‘Ewe Akoko’ while it is called ‘Aduruku’ in Hausa. The plant has dark shiny leaves with purple flowers, and the plant…
The health sector is one of the most important sectors in a country. This is because of how important one’s health is. The entire country relies on the health sector because healthy citizens run the country. Only someone who is fit and sound, health-wise, can work to earn a living. In Nigeria, over the years,…
Blood building foods are those foods that increase the production of red blood cells in the body. Red blood cells contain haemoglobin, a protein that facilitates the movement of oxygen in the body. When there is a drop in red blood cells in the body, one may experience symptoms like headache, appetite loss, fatigue, shortness…
Alligator pepper or Grains of paradise (scientifically known as Aframomum melegueta) is a species in the ginger family whose seeds and leaves are used for medicinal, culinary, as well as traditional purposes. Part of the therapeutic benefits of this wonderful plant is that it helps in boosting the immune system and reducing the risks of…
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…
Living in Nigeria, one of the troubles you would face is keeping yourself safe from malaria. The climate provides the perfect place for mosquitoes to roam wild and breed freely. Malaria is a big problem that often proves fatal in most cases. The good thing is there are malaria medications that treat the illness, often…
People with diabetes have to observe some changes in their lifestyle to enable them to cope with the condition better. Diabetes is caused by too much sugar in the blood. This often happens after years of consuming things with high sugar content, such as junk food, and foods that are generally rich in carbohydrate, since…
Sugar, in its molecular form known as glucose, is essential for our brain function. It is the fuel needed by the body to provide energy in order to carry out our activities. However, taking in too much sugar can be detrimental to your health. Many people consume loads to sugar daily through the foods and…
As a secondary school student, your health should be just as important as your academic progress. Being the best in class would not matter much if your health is lacking. With assignments and chores to do almost every day, it can be easy to forget about every other thing, including how to stay healthy. Many…
