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…
Tuwo Shinkafa is a delicacy that emerged from Nigeria’s northern regions. It’s a soft and sticky pudding made from local rice and is served with soups such as Miyan Kubewa, Miyan Kuka, Miyan Taushe. Another similar types of swallow that are common in Nigeria are Tuwo masara (made with maize or corn). However, this article discusses the health benefits…
Generators are a common feature of Nigerian homes. Due to the failing power supply in the country, it is only normal that people find other sources of generating power for themselves. And so, on a normal night in an average town in Nigeria, it is not surprising to hear the sound of generator engines supplying…
Ogiri is a popular seasoning commonly used in Nigerian cuisine. It is made by fermenting oilseeds like sesame seeds or egusi seeds. It has a strong odor that is comparable to cheese, miso, or stinky tofu. Ogiri is a traditional Nigerian seasoning that is particularly popular in the southeastern and southwestern regions of the country….
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…
For many people, losing weight takes work. This is why they make use of more than one method to get rid of unnecessary weight. Going to the gym is the first thing people often think of when it comes to losing weight. This is because of how helpful exercises can be in burning fat. But…
Maintaining good hygiene is important for teenage guys to prevent the spread of illness, maintain good health, and feel confident. The teenage period coincides with puberty, which ushers in a lot of physical development. These visible changes in the body include the appearance of hair on the public regions, broadening of the chest, deepening of…
Water, they say, is life. That statement is only true when you have access to clean, drinkable water. Irrespective of that, dirty or contaminated water, however, is something you should avoid by all means. Dirty water contains a lot of things you would not want in your body like microorganisms, including Bacteria, and some harmful…
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…
The issue of environmental health in Nigeria is one that has lingered for decades. Successive governments have crafted policies and adopted programs to improve the level of environmental health but have very little to show in terms of achievement. Environmental health has to do with the biological, chemical, and physical agents that are found in…