Achi seeds are a popular soup thickener in many parts of Nigeria and Cameroon. The plant is botanically known as Brachystegia Eurycoma. The seeds are usually ground into powder and used for soup thickening, as well as other herbal or medicinal purposes. However, it is widely used to thicken soup, and can used in place of…
If you are someone who spends most of the day sitting down, you may want to know if prolonged sitting has many adverse effects on the body. While sitting down is not a bad thing by itself, as it could even be a form of rest, the danger lies when one observes extended period of…
Some 20 – 30 years ago, the word “depression,” concerning mental health, was rarely used in Nigeria. This was not because the word did not exist then, but because there was less awareness as to what depression was. Depression in Nigeria is increasing and it would vital to know more about it. Mental health, as…
Food is an essential part of our lives, providing us with the energy and nutrients our body needs to function properly. However, food combinations refer to the way in which different foods are eaten together or paired. In Nigeria, where traditional cuisine is rich in flavor and diversity, food combinations are very popular. There are…
Hog plum is a species of tree and flowering plant of the Anacardiaceae family. It is cultivated in many parts of Africa. In Nigeria, the fruit is called Iyeye in the Yoruba language, ngulungwu in Igbo language, Isada in Hausa language, and Ughighen in the Urhobo language. The scientific name of hog plum is Spondias mombin. The plant experiencing a surge in popularity in…
Onion is one of the most widely cultivated vegetables in the world. It is consumed in various ways in almost all cuisines across the globe. Leaves and bulbs gotten from the onion plant are used in preparing soups, snacks, salads, vegetables, sauces, stews, barbecue, etc. They provide aroma and flavour to the food. Onions are…
Powdered milk is an excellent alternative to fresh milk. It is produced when milk is evaporated until it is dry. The water is removed from the milk during this process, leaving all the nutrients in place. Besides being cheaper and easily obtainable, powdered milk has several health benefits, as it is an excellent source of…
Sexually transmitted diseases or STD are diseases or infections that are passed in the process of sexual intercourse. Some of these infections can only be passed through sex while some others can be transmitted through various means well. STDs can affect both men and women, and that is why people are advised to make use…
The benefits of consuming different types of fruits and vegetables are numerous. Tomatoes are not different. They offer impressive benefits for our health and wellbeing, and you’ll do well to eat this important fruit as often as you can. The beauty of the tomato fruit is the ease with which it can be incorporated into…
There are a lot of controversies surrounding the consumption of Kilishi. The processes surrounding its production, the risks that its consumption may pose to the human body, and the possibility of buying fake kilishi are enough to spark a lot of worries. However, we cannot turn a blind eye to the health benefits of Kilishi….
