Wheat flour is flour milled from the entire kernel of wheat. There are two types of wheat flour, soft wheat flour and hard wheat flour. Soft wheat flour has ery low gluten content, while hard wheat flour contains high gluten content. Wheat flour is used for many consumption purposes all over the world. In Nigeria,…
Do you find yourself overthinking a lot? You are not the only one. Overthinking is very common, especially among the adult population, especially between the ages of 25 and 55. This might not be surprising, given that people who are in that age bracket often have a lot of responsibilities and dedications to meet up…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It kickstarts your metabolism and provides the energy and nutrients needed to power through the day. In Nigeria, breakfast is taken seriously, with a wide range of delicious and nutritious options available. While any food can ordinarily be eaten as breakfast, it is very important that…
Pigeon peas are one of the most common legume crops which grows in the tropical and subtropical regions around the world and are commonly consumed in South Asia, South East Asia, Latin America and Africa. In Nigeria, pigeon peas are called fio fio in Igbo, waken-masar in Hausa and otinli in Yoruba. The meal made…
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…
Dairy foods are food products made from milk. They could be derived directly from milk or be used in making the products. The milk used is gotten from animals like cows and nanny goats. Most local dairy products in Nigeria come from the Northern part of the country, where people have reared cattle for centuries….
Poor lighting can be described as insufficient or inadequate lighting that makes it difficult to see clearly. It can also be said to be lighting that is too dim or weak to illuminate the an environment adequately. There are so many negative health effects of poor lighting as it can significantly impact our health, both…
Crayfish, or crawfish as it is sometimes spelt, is a very popular seafood. In Nigeria, it is used in cooking to add flavour to food. Indeed, it is a very common cooking ingredient with a remarkable taste. It is a flavor enhancer in soups, stews, and other dishes Crayfish can be dried and eaten raw…
How do you get your vitamin C? When some people think of vitamin C, they think of those small, roundish, orange tablets they receive get from the hospitals or pharmacists, oftentimes along with other drugs. While that is indeed vitamin C, it is not the only source of vitamin C. In fact, if you get…
Mental health is an important aspect of our well-being and life. Just like how problems can affect our physical health, some problems can affect our mental health. However, a lot of people don’t take mental health seriously. The awareness and knowledge of mental health disorders is poor in Nigeria. Therefore, many Nigerians don’t find it…
