The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. It is the organ responsible for pumping blood, a function that is very necessary for our survival. The moment the heart ceases to function, a person stops living. This is why we have to do a lot to ensure that our heart continues…
Potato leaves are the green foliage of the potato plant, scientifically known as Solanum tuberosum. While potatoes are commonly known for their starchy tubers, the leaves of the plant are also edible and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. The leaves are versatile and can be consumed raw or cooked. They can be…
Nigerians enjoy eating vegetables a lot that they add it to almost anything they cook. They either enjoy it alone or add it to their cooking. One of the reasons for this is because of the abundance of vegetables in the country. Nigeria’s soil is very suitable for the production of many crops, including leafy…
Soursop, botanically known as (Graviola guyabano) is the fruit of broadleaf and flowering tree Annona Muricata. It grows in the tropical regions of South America, Asia, and Africa. It could be mistaken for a spiky avocado. The fruits are large and oval-shaped. The green exterior, which is covered by spines, covers stringy flesh. Traditionally, soursop is…
Tomatoes and onions are both essential fruit and vegetable that play an important role in maintaining good health. Eating a good quantity of tomatoes and onions is necessary to stay healthy and enhance your immune system to fight diseases. You don’t always need to cook them to enjoy the medicinal benefits, as they can both…
Fura da nono is one of the many popular local drinks we have in Nigeria. The drink comes from the northern part of the country, although today it is enjoyed in every corner of the country and even beyond. Fura da nono is a local type of gruel made from millet balls (fura) and cow…
The Hausa people are one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria, and their cuisine reflects a rich and diverse cultural heritage. Hausa cuisine is known for its use of fresh, locally grown ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. Here are ten tasty and nutritious Hausa foods in Nigeria that you should try: 1. Miyan kuka…
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…
At some point in life, everyone must have had this thought before: “if the towel is meant to clean your body after bathing, then how come it gets dirty?” Eventually, the answer becomes clear. Like every other thing made of fabric, your towel is bound to get dirty after constant use. Though how soon it…
Agidi or Eko is a popular Nigerian food made with cornflour. Agidi or Eko is called cornmeal or corn starch in English. It is quite tangy and can be eaten with almost every soup from Pepper Soup, Efo Riro, to Egusi, to Okro. It can also be eaten with moin moin, Akara, agidi jollof or…
