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….
There are so many types of fats in foods that we eat. Some are healthier than others, and we are constantly advised to keep away from the unhealthy type of fat due to the many adverse health effects they have. One of such type of fat is trans fat. Trans fat, or trans-fatty acids, is…
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…
Take a look around your house now and answer this simple question; is your house clean or not? Sure, you sweep it every day and perform deep cleaning regularly to leave your house clean and shining. While these are good things, not everything in your house is clean. Think about it, do you really clean…
It is always tempting to branch at the nearest fast food joint. They are everywhere in Nigeria, and it is rare for you to drive down your street without seeing one. For taste and convenience, not to talk of affordability, it is hard to beat them. If you are always on the move, there are…
Even though your body needs a lot of sugar for energy, consuming an excessive amount of it can easily lead to your health breakdown. Sugar is the number one source of energy for your body and the main fuel your brain cells need to function properly. Your body needs sugar to be present in abundant…
The Yorubas call fermented corn water “omi ogi” or “omidun.” It is a medicinal liquid substance that is believed to prevent and treat a number of diseases in the western part of Nigeria. In addition, herbal medicine specialists in Nigeria advise making your herbs with fermented corn water. This fermented drink is produced by soaking…
Garlic and ginger are two wonderful spices that are often used for cooking. Here in Nigeria, we use garlic and ginger to prepare a wide range of dishes, that it has now become a common cooking ingredient. People also use garlic and ginger to add flavour to other things like drinks, such as zobo and…
Most people don’t know that pineapple leaves are beneficial to health. Pineapple leaves are rough and silky and are disposed of after peeling the fruit. Pineapple leaves are long, slender, and spiky, with a length ranging from 50 to 180 cm. They are waxy and succulent, and arranged in a rosette around the stem. The…
One thing mothers worry about is how to prevent heat rashes from forming on their babies’ bodies. Heat rashes are signs of inflammation or irritation commonly caused when a baby is exposed to a hot or humid environment. Also known as prickly heat or miliaria, heat rashes appear in the form of small, red, or…
