Restaurants To Visit: Obudu Grill House Abuja
Ever heard of a steak house in Nigeria? A steak is good quality beef, or a thick piece of any quality red meat. Obudu Grill House Abuja is located in Sheraton Hotel at Ladi Kwali Way, Maitama, Abuja. It is one of the best steak houses in Abuja, with a unique dining experience, serving the finest […]
DIY Wednesday: How To Make Your Own Custard Powder
A lot of us love custard (a posh alternative to pap or akamu) and have to keep buying packs and buckets unending of custard powder. Well, today I bring you good news, especially to those who love custard but are allergic to eggs, you can make your custard powder without adding eggs. You can also store […]
Recipe For Groundnut Soup
Groundnut soup, also known as Omisagwe, is a soup made from peanuts or groundnuts, usually with various other ingredients. It is a staple of African cuisines in countries such as Nigeria and Ghana. In Nigeria, among the Benin(Edo) people, it’s a native soup often eaten with pounded yam. It’s also interesting to note that, it’s prepared the […]
Rivers State Native Soup
The rivers native soup is characterised by one thing and one thing only – seafood! Loads of them! The proper name of the soup is odu fulo or guru fulo. It is cooked with the freshest of seafood, most of which are expensive. You can cut down on some items so you don’t cross your […]
Steps to Prevent Urinary Tract Infection
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system; kidneys, ureters, the bladder, two sphincter muscles and the urethra. Most infections involve the lower urinary tract: the bladder and the urethra. Women fare at a higher risk of suffering from a UTI more than men. Infection limited to the bladder […]
Did You Know…? Pasta.
Although pasta is one of the most enjoyed meals in the world, there are some things you might not know about it. For example, a lot of people associate the food with Italy, but did you know that, as early as 5,000 BC, people were already eating pasta in China? Yes. China. Some facts about […]
How to Make a Healthy Grocery Shopping List
A grocery list is a determinant of the kind of food you’re eating. Here are a few ways you can stay organized and ensure you and your family are stocked with healthy products. Keep a running list on the fridge Keep a notebook and a pen in your kitchen at all times; a small chalkboard or […]
A Cold or The Flu. Which is it?
When you wake up sneezing, coughing and have that achy and feverish cannot-move-a-muscle feeling, how do you know whether you have a cold or the flu? The flu and the common cold are both respiratory illnesses but they are caused by different viruses. Because the two illnesses have similar symptoms, it can be difficult to […]
Food That Drains Your Energy
There are many possible reasons for feeling tired during the day, with a lack of sleep being the top candidate. However, if insomnia or health issues are not responsible for your fatigue and lack of energy, the food you are eating might be the source. Avoiding certain foods can help prevent afternoon sleepiness. If fatigue […]
Ayaraya Ji Recipe
Ayaraya ji is a popular meal in Nsukka, Enugu State. It is rich in protein and carbohydrates and is easy to prepare. This recipe was culled from Helen’s Food Ingredients 4 cups of fio-fio, known as pigeon peas (ogamgam is a specie of pigeon peas which doesn’t take much time to cook. See picture) Half tuber […]
Early Signs of Cancer
Cancer is a disease which causes uncontrolled cell division and destruction of body tissue. Cancer has several symptoms, which depend on the location, size and effect of the cancer on body organs and tissues. It is important to know some of the early symptoms of cancer. However, also know that having some of these symptoms […]
Food Which Boosts Your Immunity
The immune system does a remarkable job of defending the human body from disease-causing microorganisms. Unfortunately, there are times when it fails to do this, resulting in illness. Did you know that the immune system can be boosted through meals? Some of them include: Garlic: Garlic’s immune-boosting properties come from a heavy concentration of a […]
Secrets for White Teeth
Your teeth are one of the first things people notice; they’re a sign of health as well as confidence. When making a first impression, most worry about having aged, crooked or discoloured teeth, which can send a signal that you don’t really care about yourself. Some people, no matter how many times they brush their […]
How to Relieve Headaches Naturally
Researchers have characterized headaches by a feeling of tenseness in the neck, shoulder and scalp whereas migraines are basically pulsating headaches, often on one side of the head. It is essential that one avoids headache inducing substances such as MSG (monosodium glutamate), excessive caffeine, alcohol, phenylethylamine found in chocolates and cheese, tyramine found in nuts […]
Five Natural Ways to Get Rid of Pimples
Pimples are a normal skin condition which affects many people. They are an inflammation of the skin in which the sebaceous glands (oil glands) become infected with bacteria, swell up, and fill with pus. Pimples generally occur on the face, neck, back and shoulders and though it is not a critical condition, it can affect […]
Heartburn: Symptoms, Causes and Relief
Heartburn is a symptom of GERD (gastro-oesophageal reflux disease), which is caused by acid refluxing back into the oesophagus. Some symptoms of heartburn include: A burning feeling in the chest just behind the breastbone that happens after eating, and lasts a few minutes to several hours. Chest pain, especially after bending over, lying down or […]