Eating healthy is one of the keys to living a good life. What you eat contributes a lot to your health, that is why you are advised to eat foods that are rich in nutrients. The good thing is one does not have to look far to find food that is rich in vitamins and…
Cannabis edibles are anything that can be eaten that contains cannabis or marijuana. They include brownies, cakes, gummies, chocolate bars, and more. So long the snack or food has been infused with cannabis, it becomes known as a cannabis edible. Cannabis edibles are a convenient way to enjoy cannabis, without smoking it, which is the…
Lemongrass, also known as citronella, is a kind of grass that is often used for cooking and making herbs, and it has a zesty lemony scent, hence the name. Commonly used in South East Asia for cuisines and to make lemongrass tea, the grass has found its way to other parts of the world where…
The African Mistletoe (Tapinanthus dodoneifolius) is a plant that bears semblance to the mistletoe found in parts of Europe and Asia. It is a hemiparasitic plant, meaning it grows on parts of other plants or trees, known as the host. Some common hosts of the plant include the shea tree, neem tree, orange tree, cocoa…
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…
Olive oil can help you combat inflammation, reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, speed up your metabolism, and help you lose weight. Sounds amazing, right? Well, stick around to find out even more benefits covered in this post, and they’re all backed by science. Olive oil, often referred to as “liquid gold,” has not…
The bitter leaf plant, scientifically known as Vernonia Amygdalina is a medicinal herb that grows in tropical Africa and it is tagged “bitter” due to its bitter taste. However, this vegetable is one of the most versatile and beneficial plants in the world as it is used for medicinal, culinary, and even curative purposes. In…
One of nature’s gifts to man is the shea butter, and it offers immeasurable benefits that can be used any day and any time. Shea butter, also known as “Okwuma” among the Igbos of Nigeria, is prized for its medicinal properties. Shea butter is called kadanya in Hausa, and ori in Yoruba languages in Nigeria. Shea…
African pear, popularly known by its Igbo name, ube, or bush pear, is a common delicacy in Nigeria. It also known as safou in Cameroon, and atanga in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. However, the scientific name of African Pear is Dacryodes edulis. While it can be enjoyed on its own, many people prefer to eat…
This article discusses the health effects of hard water, and provides answers to common questions about the safety of using hard water. How can water be hard? Some people might assume that hard water refers to ice, as that is water in its solid form. But hard water looks and feels like regular water. In…
