The earth has seasons and times, and this is something that has remained constant and will likely continue to be the same. Though we have variations with the length of a season as a result of climatic change usually caused by various reasons. Some of these reasons include environmental factors, physical factors, and also geologic…
Tuberculosis is a disease is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a communicable disease that affects the lungs and is commonly already by air, such as when a person with the disease sneezes or coughs. In extreme cases where proper care and treatment are not taken, the disease can be fatal. Although…
The Yoruba people are a large ethnic group in Nigeria with a history dating back centuries. Today, they occupy the South West region of Nigeria. The Yorubas have a particularly rich and elaborate culture that is reflected in all aspects, including their kinds of food. Yoruba foods are a diverse and flavorful type of Nigerian…
One of the parts of the body with stubborn fats is the belly. Anyone can have belly fat, irrespective of stature. Most times, people don’t mind having some body fat, but belly fat can sometimes be embarrassing. Usually, people think that all they need to lose their belly fat is exercise. However, diets also have…
African Velvet tamarind, scientifically known as Dialium Guineense is an indigenous fruit popularly consumed in West African countries, including Nigeria. This seasonal fruit is often called different name by each tribe; the Yorubas call it “Awin,” Igbos call African velvet tamarind, Icheku, while the Hausas call it “Tsamiyar kurm.” Nigerian velvet tamarind is one of…
Nigerians enjoy eating vegetables a lot that they add it to almost anything they cook. They either enjoy it alone or add it to their cooking. One of the reasons for this is because of the abundance of vegetables in the country. Nigeria’s soil is very suitable for the production of many crops, including leafy…
Honey and milk have been used as natural remedies for various health conditions for centuries. Both ingredients are packed with essential nutrients that offer several promising health benefits. In particular, they may improve sleep quality, enhance bone strength, and promote heart health. Many studies suggest that honey might help alleviate gastrointestinal tract conditions such as…
An endemic disease is a disease with high prevalence in a certain region or area over a long period of time. There are quite a few endemic diseases in Nigeria, that are still present and widespread. There are two types of endemic diseases. Holoendemic Diseases – endemic diseases that primarily affect children and younger kids….
Efo riro is a popular vegetable soup that is widely consumed among the Yoruba people of western Nigeria. The vegetables most commonly used to prepare the soup are Celosia argentea, also known as soko yòkòtò (Yoruba) or farar áláyyafó (Hausa), and Amaranthus hybridus, also know as ẹ̀fọ́ tẹ̀tẹ̀ (Yoruba). The soup is also prepared with…
Cloves are the flower buds of the clove tree, also known as Syzygium aromaticum. This tree belongs to the Myrtaceae family. They are native to Indians and are commonly used in Indian kitchens. They are known as an aromatic and sweet spice. They are commonly used as spices, fragrances, and flavours. They are also used…
