Sleeping late is a habit for many people. The popular saying “early to bed, early to rise” does not apply to them, although they may sleep late and still wake up early. This shows that such people rarely get a healthy amount of sleep. Some stay up till 2 or 3 AM and wake up…
Baobab is a deciduous tree that are native to Africa, Australia, and the Middle East. The bark, seeds, fruits, and leaves of the baobab tree has been used as food and medicine. However, this article will discuss the potential health benefits of baobab leaves. Baobab leaves are highly nutritious and have been used traditionally in…
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…
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day as it has a direct impact on how your body will function throughout the day. Breakfast gives the body and brain with energy after ‘fasting’ overnight. In addition to the above, some other reasons you should eat healthy foods at breakfast is because breakfast influences your…
Dietary fibre, or simply fibre, is a part of food, commonly found in plants, that do not get digested or broken down by enzymes in the stomach. It is usually common in foods such as fruits, vegetables, and grain, and it is classified as a carbohydrate. Fibre is usually grouped into two types, and knowing…
Tangerines, also known as mandarins, are a type of citrus fruit that are native to China and widely grown in warm climates around the world, including Nigeria and other West African countries. The fruit is named after the place of origin in Tangier, Morocco. It is also known as the world’s oldest hybrid and has…
Legumes are a type of plant that belongs to the family Fabaceae. They are characterized by their fruit, which is a pod containing seeds. Nigeria is home to wide varieties of legumes, which are plants grown for their seeds. These seeds can be eaten as a vegetable or ground up and used in stews or…
As you approach your expected period of delivery, you have to do certain things that would help ease the childbirth process. Childbirth can be very discomforting and stressful. For some women, it can take hours and even turn into days before the bay can come out. This is why some people opt for Cesarean Section…
Palm wine is a popular alcoholic beverage gotten from the sap of various palm trees. It is widely consumed in many parts of Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. In Nigeria, Palm wine is also a common alcoholic drink. The local names for palm wine in Nigeria are, Nkwu Ocha, emu, nkwu, Palmy, Ukọt…
The Yerba Buena is a term used to qualify or describe a wide range of various team derived from wild mint and some other close species. The term Yerba Buena may represent a different description, and that depends on the region of the world you live. The most popular specie of the Yerba Buena tea…