Okpa is a delicacy that is popular in Eastern Nigeria. It’s made with Bambara nuts or Bambara beans. Okpa is one of the healthy Nigerian snacks you should try. Today, you will find out the nutritional contents of okpa, as well as the health benefits of okpa. To start with, Okpa is best known as “Okpa”…
Dark knuckles are among the leading skin problems faced by many nowadays. This has led people to seek out how to get rid of dark knuckles. Although many factors may cause darker skin on your knuckles, but the most common ones include: Lack of proper skincare Use of bleaching/Toning creams Genetics Certain Skin conditions, e.g….
The health of the digestive system is impacted directly by the food we consume and our lifestyle. The digestive system needs to function more effectively and efficiently, to improve overall sense of well-being and general body health. There are some vital tips for a healthy digestive system, which you should not only know, but follow. …
Floods considered as one of the most frequently occurring natural disasters are responsible for fatalities globally. Every year, a geographical area in Nigeria experiences one form of flooding or another. It has been increasing and a severe problem as it has claimed/damaged properties and displaced people more than any other natural disaster. The damaging effects of…
African oil bean seed is a nutrient-packed food condiment native to Eastern Nigeria. It is popularly known as “Ukpaka” or “ugba” in Igbo land, “apara” in Yoruba land, and is called “Ukana” by the Efiks in Southern Nigeria. The botanical name of African oil bean is Pentaclethra macrophylla. This traditional food condiment generally produced by…
Your physical health depends mainly on the quality of foods you ingest day in day out. This is why you must be sure always to eat only quality foods that offer the best of nutrients and vitamins to the body as you go about your daily activity. One of the most crucial meals that will…
Tapioca is a crunchy snack that is made from cassava root. It is popularly known as KpoKpo garri, and is consumed by many Nigerians, but mainly the southern part of Nigeria by the Itsekiri, Ijaw Isoko and Urhobo people. Tapioca or Kpokpo garri is made from cassava tuber which is widely grown across the country….
Rocking natural hair can be somewhat daunting at times, especially when you get to a certain stage where you can no longer figure out how to style your hair and enhance your overall look. Here are some chic ways to style natural hair that should know. [1] 12 Ways to Style Natural Hair Are…
What are the best exercises to burn belly fat? I am sure that you might have wondered. Belly fat are those fats in the abdominal area and are often caused by a sedentary lifestyle, less physical activity, genetics, poor eating habits, slow metabolism, stress, to name but a few. Multiple studies reveal that having excess…
Eye diseases or Ocular problems are serious conditions that can cause visual difficulties. They vary in distribution across the world due to racial, geographical and socio-economic factors. Below are the five common eye diseases in Nigeria: [1] 5 Common Eye Diseases in Nigeria The prevalence of eye diseases in Nigeria varies from state to…