Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It kickstarts your metabolism and provides the energy and nutrients needed to power through the day. In Nigeria, breakfast is taken seriously, with a wide range of delicious and nutritious options available. While any food can ordinarily be eaten as breakfast, it is very important that…
Semolina is a coarse flour used in making pasta, bread, cereals and other food products. In Nigeria, semolina flour is used to prepare the Semolina fufu which is eaten with the various Nigerian soups. It was formerly known as middlings of durum wheat, but nowadays people prefer middlings of maize and rice. It appears yellow…
Diabetes management relies heavily on exercise as it helps manage blood sugar levels and can delay or stop the onset of type 2 diabetes. Exercising regularly boosts insulin sensitivity and is linked to lower glycemic levels during and after exercise, as well as a lower postprandial glycemic peak. However, for diabetic patients, starting an exercise…
Nigerian cultures have always been very rich and quite innovative. Before the coming of the Europeans and their products, we found ways to entertain and enjoy ourselves. We have our food as well as drinks. Drinks that could be made without the need for breweries or sophisticated preservation. The ingredients were also very easy to…
You must have heard of saccharin before when making something that required sweetening. Saccharin is a non-nutritive or artificial sweetener that doesn’t contain any calories or carbohydrates. This means it doesn’t add anything to the energy of a person. It looks like white, crystal-like powder and is commonly used as a sugar alternative because it…
The womb, also known as the uterus, is a remarkable organ that plays a crucial role in a woman’s reproductive system. This pear-shaped muscular organ is where a fertilized egg implants and grows into a fetus during pregnancy. The uterus is capable of expanding to accommodate the growing fetus and contracting to help push the…
Are you someone who spends long hours sitting in front of a computer or looking down at your phone? If so, you may be familiar with the pain and stiffness that can come with a tight neck and shoulders. Neck and shoulder muscles support the head and upper body, and they play a vital role…
As of the 25th of March, 2020, the total number of confirmed coronavirus disease in Nigeria has risen to 46 – a huge jump from the first case confirmed on the 28th of February 2020. The coronavirus first originated in China and has since spread to 15 countries with Italy having the highest number of…
Hibiscus is one of the common plants in the world. It is popularly known for its attractive and colourful flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical regions like Thailand, Sudan, Nigeria, China, and Mexico. In traditional medicine, hibiscus (also known as roselle or sorrel) has been used to treat high blood pressure, liver problems, and…
Date is a fruit from the date palm. Date is botanically known as Phoenix dactylifera and is eaten for its sweetness. It is commonly found mostly in many tropical regions of the world, like Nigeria. It comes in a wet or dry form, and the colors are mainly brownish, dark or a bit yellowish depending…
