Nigerian swallows are common staple food eaten in Nigeria. Most swallows are made up of starchy ingredients, which are rolled into food balls, and eaten with stews or soups in which they are dipped in and swallowed, hence the name ‘swallow’. There are so many healthy Nigerian swallows that you can eat with a variety…
Cabbage is a very healthy and nutritious vegetable. It belongs to the cruciferous family, along with other vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, and more. There is green, white, and red cabbage. Cabbage can be used to prepare a range of delicacies, but in this part of the world, it is mostly used in salad…
Nuts are a very important part of our diet. No matter the kind of lifestyle you keep or whether you are a vegetarian or not, you will find that nuts are very enjoyable. You can either eat it as a snack, on-the-go, or add it to your cooking. Some of these nuts are gotten from…
Poundo potato is a Nigerian light staple dish made from potatoes. It is made by pounding boiled potatoes into a smooth dough-like consistency. Potatoes are edible tubers high in carbohydrates and rich nutrients such as vitamin C, B6, phosphorus, niacin, manganese. Poundo potato is a Nigerian swallow, thus, it is eaten alongside a variety of…
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…
Energy drinks are beverages that are basically made to give more energy. They cause both physical and mental stimulation, which helps to increase overall physical and mental performance. It usually contains a combination of caffeine, sugars, vitamins, amino acids, sodium, carbohydrates, and herbal extracts. Monster energy drink is not different. The classic monster energy drink…
When it comes to gaining weight, you have to be intentional about what you do. The common thing to do is to try to eat much, which translates to a higher calorie intake. While this yield results most times, it can be a tough regimen to follow, especially if you are not someone who likes…
POP ceilings have always been around. It was very popular during the Renaissance period, featuring in most of the buildings, like the famous Sistine Chapel and other buildings scattered across modern Italy, and it is still very much popular today. It is quite classy and has a way of adding style and complementing the room…
While having oily skin is not exactly a bad thing, having too much on the skin could lead to other problems. Oily skin is caused by over secretion of sebum. Sebum is produced by the sebaceous glands, which are beneath the skin. Sebum keeps the skin hydrated and looking fresh. But when it is produced…
Water is essential to life. Both plants and animals need water to survive. Water has a lot of uses in our everyday lives, but drinking water is something we cannot go a day without doing because water helps to quench thirst. But you should not only drink water when you are thirsty. There are a…