Tripe, a type of edible offal derived from the stomach of various animals such as cows, sheep, and goats, is a highly nutritious food that has been enjoyed by people around the world for centuries. It is a staple in many traditional cuisines, and its popularity can be attributed to its unique texture and flavor….
In Nigeria, a lot of people look forward to the rainy season due to how cool everywhere tends to be. But this also brings its own problems. This is more than environmental issues like flood or clogged drainages. Some diseases are frequent or more likely to occur during the rainy season. This does not mean…
If you are looking to add weight, then you need to start eating a lot of calorie-dense foods. These are foods that have high amounts of calories. Calories are the amount of energy released when food is broken down by the body. Foods that have more calories realise more energy when they are digested and…
The period of pregnancy is a very special time for every woman. Everything is different about them. A lot of changes take place in their bodies, because they are accommodating a new life. This results in drastic changes in their lifestyle. From the kinds of activities they can engage in to what they can wear,…
In recent years, there have been calls for people to be more caring for their environment. This includes doing things that would help to protect and preserve the plant. Over the years, the activities of man have destroyed the planet more than it has benefitted it and as the world continues to develop, it is…
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…
Keeping fit is key to staying healthy. While regular physical activities, such as running and walking, are encouraged, it is still necessary that you engage in exercises as often as possible. While there are so many groups of exercises, one you should really take seriously is a full-body workout. This article shows you some of…
Getting enough sleep is great for your health, and sometimes you might not be getting the much-needed amount of sleep at night. Hence, you need to sleep in the afternoon. Sleeping during the day is also called napping or siesta. Medical studies show that sleeping in the afternoon is great for adults, and has some…
Tiger nuts (also known as chufa nuts or earth almonds) belong to the sedge family of plants that can be found in various parts of the world, but they were first found in Ancient Egypt. Tiger nuts, as they are usually called, are not actually nuts. They are marble-sized and wrinkled tuberous rhizomes of a sedge grass (cyperus…
Achicha ede, as popularly eaten by eastern Nigerians, is a delicious meal mainly prepared from dried cocoyam flakes. Other ingredients used in preparing achicha ede include red palm oil, leafy green vegetables, ukpaka (ugba), akidi, onions, pepper, and pigeon pea (fio fio). The Igbos consume this special delicacy both as an everyday meal and on…