In recent times, the issue of mental health has become a burning topic. It seems like people are now beginning to understand what mental health is and how much of an impact it can have on your life. It is now being taken just as seriously as physical health. We have now seen athletes pull…
A sausage roll is a savory pastry that consists of a tube of sausage meat wrapped in flaky, buttery pastry. The pastry is usually puff pastry, but shortcrust pastry is also used. The sausage meat is seasoned with herbs and spices, giving it a delicious, savory flavor. The pastry is crispy and flaky on the…
Tuwo Shinkafa is a delicacy that emerged from Nigeria’s northern regions. It’s a soft and sticky pudding made from local rice and is served with soups such as Miyan Kubewa, Miyan Kuka, Miyan Taushe. Another similar types of swallow that are common in Nigeria are Tuwo masara (made with maize or corn). However, this article discusses the health benefits…
Coconut water and honey are both really healthy and could be used together to maximize their health benefits. Coconut water is a natural, delightful drink with no added sweets or additives. It is loaded with several important nutrients, including minerals that have many health benefits. While honey is the sweet liquid that honeybees make from…
Many people think that exercises are activities you do only during the day. While that is more common, taking your time to work out at night has its benefits. Doing a few exercises at night would help you find sleep faster and also improve the quality of your sleep. Also, if you are someone who…
Anaemia is a condition that occurs when you do not produce enough red blood cells. The red blood cells help to transport oxygen around the body. Lacking enough red blood cells mean your body would not get the required amount of oxygen it needs to properly function. The main cause of anaemia is iron deficiency….
Intestine meat is a type of organ meat that is commonly consumed in some cultures as a traditional food. Animal intestines after it has been cleaned and fried or sautéed, is often called Chitterlings or Chitlins. In Nigeria, it is called ’roundabout’ and is usually sourced from cows or goats. It is also called it…
Herbs are plants with leaves, seeds, or flowers that are used for flavoring food, medicine, or fragrances. These particular plants are known for their versatile nature as they can be used in preparing meals, cosmetic products, traditional medicines. Nigeria has one of the largest collections of herbs and medicinal plants in the world, all of…
Kwashiorkor otherwise known as “edematous malnutrition” or “protein malnutrition” is a nutritional disorder caused by the lack of protein in a child’s diet and it is often characterized by extremely thin appearance, changes in skin pigment, loss of muscle mass, etc. The name ‘Kwashiorkor‘ was coined by Jamaican paediatrician Cicely Williams in 1935. It was derived…
Being clean involves a lot of things. One of such things is observing proper clothes hygiene. Since we wear clothes every day, we must know how to take good and proper care of them. Caring for clothes does not benefit the clothes alone but our bodies as well. But how do you begin to take…
