Having a strong immune system can help to keep you healthy and free from diseases. Your diet plays a huge role in boosting your immune system and keeping you safe from toxins and infections. Thus, nourishing your body with certain foods will help to boost your immune system. Let’s find out some Nigerian foods that…
Have you ever felt like you have eating more than you can handle? It is safe to say we all have been there. Often, when such happens, you may find it hard to move your body or even do something as simple as sitting upright. Of course, overfeeding does not have any permanent effect as…
African yam bean is a plant that produces both tubers and bean seeds (legumes). African yam bean is scientifically known as Sphenostylis stenocarpa. The plant is native to Ethiopia but has spread to other parts of the continent. The part that is enjoyed depends on the location. For example, in Nigeria, the plant is grown for…
The African Mistletoe (Tapinanthus dodoneifolius) is a plant that bears semblance to the mistletoe found in parts of Europe and Asia. It is a hemiparasitic plant, meaning it grows on parts of other plants or trees, known as the host. Some common hosts of the plant include the shea tree, neem tree, orange tree, cocoa…
Osu fruit is a round yellow fruit about 5 cm wide. It contains 12 or more disc-shaped seeds enclosed in its jelly-like pulp and has various nutritional values. The scientific name of osu fruit is Hunteria umbellata, and it belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The fruit is also known as ‘nkpokiri’ in Igbo language, ‘Erin’ or ‘Abere’…
If you enjoy spicy food, you may be familiar with a recipe that combines the advantages of turmeric and cayenne pepper. While the cayenne pepper adds an extra kick of heat, the turmeric enhances the spicy flavor by giving the food a more yellowish hue. Curry is a well-known example of a dish that uses…
Acid reflux is a condition that occurs when the acid from the stomach pushes upward into the oesophagus. This happens when the sphincter in the oesophagus relaxes. This results in a burning sensation commonly known as heartburn. Other symptoms of acid reflux include throwing up and a lingering sour taste at the back of your…
Ulcer is a very serious medical condition that affects the lining of the intestine. This can make digestion very difficult and can cause great discomfort to the person with the condition. Contrary to what most people think about ulcer being caused by spicy foods or not eating well enough, an ulcer is either caused by…
The glycemic index (GI) is a measurement used to determine the effect that a meal has on blood sugar levels after consumption. It describes the blood glucose response after consuming carbohydrates. It was coined in the early 1980s by Dr. David Jenkins, a Canadian professor. Food containing carbohydrates affects the blood sugar levels in the…
Chances are that you are reading this from a smartphone. These days, more people connect to the internet through a smartphone than through a computer. Smartphones have come to be an integral part of our lives. This is because of the many things that can be done on them. We can use our smartphones to…
