The taste, nutrition, and health benefits of pawpaw fruit are well known, but few people know about the enormously beneficial pawpaw seeds, which are typically discarded. This article discusses the health benefits of pawpaw seeds. Pawpaw seeds are small, round, black seeds found in the center of the papaya fruit. These tiny round seeds are…
Ogbono, otherwise known as African Bush mango is a species of trees that originated from Africa. Other common names for ogbono are bush mango, wild mango or odika. The scientific name of ogbono is Irvingia gabonensis. One thing about this plant is that it is versatile, that is, it’s fruits, nuts, seeds, and bark can…
Not many people can resist the sweet taste of sugar. If you are reading this, chances are that you have taken one sugary drink, soda or processed fruit juice, in the last seven days. Sugary foods and drinks are one of the first things we love as we grow. These days, a lot of the…
Having a strict fitness routine requires determination and huge willpower. Sticking to a routine can give your life valuable structure and organisation, but it can also lead you into an energy rut. This rut happens when you are no longer having fun and feeling energised; instead, you feel like a zombie. No one enjoys doing…
Diabetes is a serious medical condition marked by the presence of high sugar levels in the blood. This comes from the consumption of foods containing a high amount of sugar over time. This could eventually lead to excess body fat, fatigue, frequent urination, and much more. Diabetes also affects insulin production. Insulin helps to regulate…
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…
Antenatal care is a vital aspect of healthcare for expectant mothers in Nigeria. It is essential to ensure that both the mother and the developing fetus are healthy throughout the pregnancy. Proper antenatal care can help to detect and manage any potential complications early, thereby reducing the risk of complications during delivery and promoting a…
Losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight involves a few key things. First, you have to make changes to your diet. You cannot eat what you used to eat before, which made you gain weight in the first place. Following a new diet is very important. But it does not end there – you have…
Living in Nigeria, one of the troubles you would face is keeping yourself safe from malaria. The climate provides the perfect place for mosquitoes to roam wild and breed freely. Malaria is a big problem that often proves fatal in most cases. The good thing is there are malaria medications that treat the illness, often…
Exercising during the warmer weather when the sun is shining is much easier than exercising when the weather is chilled with freezing wind. During winter, people are forced to remain indoors because of the chilling winds; sometimes, exercising outside can expose you to the harmful effect of the cold winds. However, there are safety procedures…
