Our mental and physical health is vital to a long and happy existence. So why do we find ourselves often neglecting this aspect of our life in favour of instant gratification? It does not have to be a stressful and hard process to keep our minds and body in check. Adding simple, short, and fun…
Women who are looking to get pregnant can try making changes to their diet to increase their odds of conceiving. Studies have shown that some foods have an effect on a woman’s fertility and could increase her chances of getting pregnant. These foods may also contain nutrients that would be essential during the first few…
Eating a healthy and balanced diet is crucial for maintaining good health and wellness. However, it can be difficult to find healthy foods that are also affordable, especially in countries where access to fresh and nutritious food is limited. Nigeria is no exception, as many people struggle to find healthy and cheap food options that…
Many people see grey hair as a sign of aging, and they may not be wrong. As we age in years, our hair loses its richness and not only does it become more brittle and grows less, it also loses its colour. So instead of having all black hair, you would begin to see strands…
Plantain fufu is a classic meal made from plantain, which is an unripe green plant. Before it can be used, this unripe plantain is primarily processed into a paste. It is commonly referred to as “swallow” in West Africa due to its firm texture. Plantain fufu or plantain amala is one of the most healthy…
Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs for short, are an issue that affects a big portion of the world. According to health organizations around the planet, every day, doctor’s offices diagnose one million cases of STDs. These diseases can be transmitted in different ways through sexual contact and can vary from those that can be treated…
African oil bean seed is a nutrient-packed food condiment native to Eastern Nigeria. It is popularly known as “Ukpaka” or “ugba” in Igbo land, “apara” in Yoruba land, and is called “Ukana” by the Efiks in Southern Nigeria. The botanical name of African oil bean is Pentaclethra macrophylla. This traditional food condiment generally produced by…
Food poisoning is something that can affect anybody. It is caused by eating contaminated or spoilt food. The food does not have to look or smell bad before you get poisoned from eating it. The food could get contaminated during the cooking or serving phase. There are over 1.5 million cases of food poisoning in…
Halim seeds, otherwise known as garden cress, are seeds from the garden cress plant. They are grown without soil, using nutrients from water instead. They are quite popular in the Middle East and Asia. Halim seeds are consumed because of their many health benefits, and because of the flavour they add to food. Indeed, these…
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…
