Nuts are a very important part of our diet. No matter the kind of lifestyle you keep or whether you are a vegetarian or not, you will find that nuts are very enjoyable. You can either eat it as a snack, on-the-go, or add it to your cooking. Some of these nuts are gotten from…
Vitamin D is one of the essential vitamins that the body needs to function. It is a family of compounds that includes vitamins D1, D2, and D3. It is naturally produced by the body as a response to exposure to the sun. The body also gets vitamin D from eating foods that are rich in…
Every stage after childbirth has its unique stress, requirements, and responsibilities. And baby weaning is not an exception. It comes from within the 6th month after conception when babies are gradually growing teeth and can nibble on more solid food than just breast milk. This also helps relieve the mother from giving breast milk all…
Pawpaw, also called papaya, is amongst the most cultivated fruits in the world, especially in tropical areas. Unlike other fruits, where the only beneficial part is the seed, here, the pawpaw has shown broad pharmacological potential where the leaves, fruits, and seeds are medicinal and have been used for ages as herbal medicinal practices with…
If you are actively trying to lose or gain weight, one thing you would hear a lot about is calories. Your calorie intake impacts your weight. The higher your calorie intake, the more weight you are supposed to gain, and vice versa. For the most part of it, you will have to pay attention to…
Road accidents are very devastating events that lead to some very grave injuries and even death. In Nigeria, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) reported that they were in 826 accidents recorded nationwide in a month. In some cases, people who die from road accidents do not die at the impact of the car crash…
The rainy season in Nigeria is a special time. Special in the sense that it ushers in a few changes that would allow you to properly adapt to the cold weather. Wearing thick clothes that can allow you to withstand the cold becomes a norm, as regular, light clothes would not do any good. It…
Intestine meat is a type of organ meat that is commonly consumed in some cultures as a traditional food. Animal intestines after it has been cleaned and fried or sautéed, is often called Chitterlings or Chitlins. In Nigeria, it is called ’roundabout’ and is usually sourced from cows or goats. It is also called it…
Moin Moin is a popular Nigerian food prepared by mixing ground beans with oil, onions, peppers, and other spices. It is a Nigerian steamed bean pudding, that is very rich in protein. Egg, fish, corn beef and sardine are usually added to moin moin to make it more appetizing. It is wrapped in Ewe eran leaves or…
It can be so annoying waking up to a tangled mess of hair every morning or how constantly battling frizz and breakage, even though you’ve invested in expensive hair products. Many people struggle to keep their hair looking healthy and beautiful, especially when it comes to protecting it while they sleep. There are many ways…
