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. …
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…
Plus size women are often treated differently than other women. They are judged differently and accepted in the society based on how less their size is. The truth is there’s is no big deal about being a plus size woman. And medically speaking, except you are overweight obese (with a BMI above 26 – 30),…
Drug Abuse, otherwise known as Substance Abuse, is an umbrella term for describing the excessive and habitual use of hard/illicit drugs. It can also be regarded as the misuse or improper way of using a drug. These are drugs like marijuana, heroin, morphine, among others. Most people use the drugs majorly to alter their mood…
Food safety simply refers to the practices adopted to ensure that foods are void of bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses and other microorganisms that may cause food-borne illnesses. Although this terminology is quite popular and known by virtually everyone, but only a few people understand its real meaning, reasons why they must ensure it, and how…
