Kuli kuli is a popular Nigerian snack made from groundnut. It is said to be a Hausa snack but originally comes from the Nupe tribe in North central Nigeria. Kuli kuli can be eaten either alone or with garri flakes, custard, pap, koko, fura, or kamu. It is also used in making suya and kilishi….
The thyroid is a very important gland in the body that many people do not think about unless something goes wrong. And, usually, nothing happens. But when it does, it can have a lot of impact on the body. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland that is located at the base of the neck….
Also known as bean cakes, Akara is one of the popular Nigerian snacks that are really tasty and nourishing. It is made from beans, thus the name and other ingredients like tomatoes, onions, pepper, salt, and crayfish, depending on how you like it. It is mostly taken as breakfast or dinner. Akara can be taken…
After childbirth, the one thing women focus on is getting back their pre-pregnancy weight. Women gain a lot of weight during the pregnancy period. While some of that weight might be necessary, once the baby has been delivered, most of that weight needs to be shed, especially if the woman plans to get pregnant again….
Malaria is one of the leading killer diseases in Nigeria. In this article, we’ve taken enough time to discuss what the disease is, its common symptoms, types, complications, treatment, as well as preventive measures to take to shield yourself against the life-threatening disease. WHAT IS MALARIA? Malaria is a serious disease spread through the bite…
Ginger and turmeric are two of the most extensively studied ingredients in herbal medicine. Interestingly, both have been used for centuries in treating various ailments ranging from chronic inflammation and fatigue to migraines. Yes, the potential health benefits of turmeric and ginger are amazing. Both have been used to help relieve pain. They can be…
Bitter kola, scientifically known as Garcinia Kola is a “bitter” fruit commonly consumed in some West African countries. Different tribes have different names for Bitter Kola in Nigeria; “Orogbo” in Yoruba, “Miji-goro” in Hausa and “Akiilu” in Igbo. This detailed articles aims at explaining the uses, nutritional properties and health benefits of bitter kola. [1]…
Your nails are more than just a canvas for colorful polish or a tool for scratching an itch. Nails are made up of layers of a protein called keratin and serve a crucial function in protecting the sensitive tips of your fingers and toes. However, like any other part of your body, nails can become…
Not many people can resist the sweet taste of sugar. If you are reading this, chances are that you have taken one sugary drink, soda or processed fruit juice, in the last seven days. Sugary foods and drinks are one of the first things we love as we grow. These days, a lot of the…
Grains are seeds of certain grass plants we eat as food. They are regarded as staple foods, because they form a core part of the diet of most people, as they are eaten almost every day. Here in Nigeria, we eat grains a lot. Some examples of grains include rice, millet, wheat, quinoa, and more….
