Osu fruit is a round yellow fruit about 5 cm wide. It contains 12 or more disc-shaped seeds enclosed in its jelly-like pulp and has various nutritional values. The scientific name of osu fruit is Hunteria umbellata, and it belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The fruit is also known as ‘nkpokiri’ in Igbo language, ‘Erin’ or ‘Abere’…
It’s Inevitable – everyone gets sick at some point in their lives, and no matter what it is, it always feels like a drag. You might not be feeling like yourself, running a fever, and even being in bed for a few days. It can be easy to want to do nothing and sleep it…
Corn pap, often regarded as akamu, ogi, koko or eko, is a Nigerian fermented cereal pudding made from maize. This superlight food has been around for decades now, and it is eaten by many people in Nigeria. Traditionally processed ogi, akamu or pap has a sour taste and would make a perfect combo with fried plantain, pancakes,…
Water is essential for survival and access to drinkable water is one of the basic needs of man. Before people used to get water directly from the source, that is either fetching from the stream or digging a deep hole in the ground to get water. Another method includes collecting rainwater. But, thanks to technology,…
Potassium is a mineral that your body needs because the body is unable to produce potassium. This powerful mineral helps your muscles contract and keep your heart beating. It also maintains the balance of fluids in your body, helps regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels. In addition, potassium helps move nutrients into cells and…
Anaemia is a condition that occurs when you do not produce enough red blood cells. The red blood cells help to transport oxygen around the body. Lacking enough red blood cells mean your body would not get the required amount of oxygen it needs to properly function. The main cause of anaemia is iron deficiency….
For a very long time now, Kpomo has been generally accepted in society despite controversies concerning the consumption of Kpomo. Kpomo (commonly known as cow skin meat) is very popular among Nigerians regardless of societal status. People love eating Kpomo because of its amazing taste and texture. It is also known as Kanda or ponmo….
Whitlow or herpetic whitlow is a condition that affects the fingers, often resulting in sores and swelling Whitlow can be very painful and discomforting. It is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) type 1 and 2. Whitlow occurs when a broken skin on your finger or a handing nail, comes in contact with the…
Vector-borne diseases are those diseases that are spread or transmitted by insects and other organisms in the arthropod species. These insects or vectors get the diseases from an infected host and then transmit them to humans when they come in contact with them. Some common examples of vectors are mosquitoes, ticks, and tsetse flies. Vector-borne…
The kind of foods you eat can contribute to your plan to lose weight or act against it. A lot of foods in Nigeria can give you more calories than you expect. This article provides you with 10 Nigerian foods to avoid when trying to lose weight. To lose weight, what you mainly have to…
