The broad greenish leaves of the starchy edible tuber, Cocoyam or Taro (Colocasia esculenta), are commonly known as cocoyam leaves. Cocoyam leaves are large, heart-shaped, and have a rough texture with a glossy green color. People who only know the cocoyam plant as a root crop are frequently surprised to learn that the leaves are…
Vegetables, especially leafy vegetables, are part of almost every food we eat daily. So many delicious Nigerian meals and soups are prepared with vegetables. Leafy vegetables are readily available in the market, and very affordable too. However, a lot of vegetables that are used in preparing meals have to be chopped into smaller pieces. Thus,…
Prebiotics are a type of dietary fibre that foster the growth and development of good bacteria in the gut, which keeps the gut healthy. Prebiotics are not digested by the body but find their way to the gut where they promote the healthy functioning of the digestive system. Prebiotics are different from probiotics. While prebiotics…
Food is any substance that can nourish the body without causing harm when taken in. Certain local foods contain essential minerals and vitamins which provide nutrients to the human body. Vitamin B12 is beneficial and can be found in many Nigerian foods. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a…
For many people, losing weight takes work. This is why they make use of more than one method to get rid of unnecessary weight. Going to the gym is the first thing people often think of when it comes to losing weight. This is because of how helpful exercises can be in burning fat. But…
Bananas and milk are a very popular combo used in making shakes and smoothies. The two foods are delicious and versatile, and they are both great sources of nutrients and energy for the body. However, quite a few people are indifferent about taking bananas and milk together. Is it good to eat bananas and milk…
Most people cannot go a day without staying of sugary drinks. This might not be difficult to understand because sugary drinks are sweet, and the more you consume sugar, the more your brain gets used to it. Sugary drinks include soda (or the ones we call soft drinks), juice, energy drinks, fruit punch, tea, and…
Hospitals are not the only places that need certain healthcare devices. There are some you should have at home too. Health emergencies can happen at any time. Sometimes, you might be lucky enough to be within a short distance away from a hospital or a clinic, but you may also live far from the nearest…
In recent times, there have been serious concerns about people living in refineries. Oil-producing countries, like Nigeria, have one or more refineries in different parts of the country. Nigeria currently has four refineries, while a fifth one is in the final stages of completion. Many people live around these refineries and are unaware or ignorant…
Good Health is important for the development of any country in the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) even defines health as “a state of physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” So, mental health is an essential part of our health and well-being. WHO then defines…
