Antioxidants are molecules that fight off free radicals in our body. Free radicals are harmful compounds that cause damage to the body, leading to infections and diseases like diabetes and cancer, and could even lead to death. Antioxidants neutralise these free radicals and keeps your body healthy and strong. Having antioxidants in your body is…
Although cholesterol is used by the body to build healthy cells, having high cholesterol levels is very unhealthy. It can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and so on. Certain things, such as your diet or your lifestyle, can increase your risk of having high cholesterol levels. It…
Spinach is a green vegetable scientifically regarded as Spinacia oleracea from the Amaranth family. Spinach is a green leafy vegetable that is native to central and western Asia. It is not native to Nigeria, so there is no Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa Nigerian name for spinach. Although some native Nigerian leafy vegetables might look a…
If you are someone who likes to stay fit and healthy and is looking for a way to make the most out of it, then you should consider being a fitness trainer. Being a fitness trainer has some benefits. First, you get to earn from it, and it can prove to be a really good…
Eating according to your blood group type is something that becomes popular every now and then. Although there is no scientific study that backs up the claim that there are specific foods meant for a particular blood group, like O positive, for instance, this has not stopped people from trying to stick with such diets. …
When typical Nigerians talk about salads, the first thing that comes to mind is mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is one of the most common food dressing ingredients. It was invented by the French chef of Duke de Richelieu in 1756. It is a creamy sauce made from egg yolks, oil, vinegar, and other additives. These ingredients are…
Tomato sauce is a popular sauce made from tomatoes, usually cooked and sometimes spiced. Tomato sauces vary in consistency from liquid to near-solid and in color from deep red to orange-red, yellow-orange, and even greenish-yellow. Tomato sauce is a very healthy sauce that can be used in diverse ways. You can take tomato sauce with…
Sugar apple is a fruit that is known by many names. Some call it sugar pineapple, cherimoya, or sweetsop. But no matter what name you choose to call it, you are referring to the cone-shaped fruit with scaly, greenish skin with a soft, juicy pulp. Sugar apple belongs to the Annonaceae family which is native…
What is the benefit of eating liver organ meat? Liver meat is one of the most nutritious meats on the planet. Many people love its taste and unique texture, and there are also a few who are not fans of liver meat. Liver meat is found in different animals; cow-beef, goat-mutton, or even lamb-liver, and…
Let’s face it, being a student in Nigeria is utterly hectic and challenging. You have to juggle your lectures, assignments, personal life, and social relationships in school, which is not easy at all. Nonetheless, as a student, your utmost priority is to ensure that you stay healthy. It doesn’t matter if you are someone who…
