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5 Tips To Stop Wasting Food

Food wastage is a growing problem in Nigeria, would you believe that we waste enough food to feed more than a billion people? The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development disclosed last year that Nigeria loses $8.9 billion

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Food is an essential part of our everyday lives. How do we grow, look healthy or keep fit without eating? Whether you’re a food lover or not, food is important because we need it to survive. Aside from the many

FASHION FRIDAY: Dashing Ways to Wear Polka Dots

Polka dot is a classic print that has been in vogue from the unflattering retro gown era of the 60’s to the lumpish kilts of the 80’s. The admirable thing about this playful print is that because of its quaint

5 Natural Products To Include In Your Skin Regimen

Natural products are certainly the best. The chemically produced and toxin filled skin care products we use are mostly harmful to our skin. This is why many people are turning to ‘green products’. It’s a trend that will not be

How To Prevent Cervical Cancer

Cervical Cancer, one of the few “infectious” cancers, the number 2 cancer killer of women in Nigeria and in most part of the developing world, is almost 100% preventable and in most cases, curable if detected early. Despite the screening

How To Hard-boil Eggs Perfectly

Hard-boiled eggs are great treats; not only are they delicious on their own, they do awesomely well in salads.They are the ultimate companion for noodles and pasta meals and even stews. Most people even include them in soups. Eggs, as

Places to visit in Enugu State

Enugu State is known for its beautiful serene and cultural diversity. The state is popularly called the ‘Coal City’ due to its rich coal deposit which was mined in the 1912’s to foreign countries. Located in the Southeastern part of

Learn A Skill Wednesday: How To Decorate Your Clothes With Rhinestones

There are clothes you suddenly lose interest in. These clothes seek your attention while they are hidden beneath many clothes. Imagine their sigh of relief when you finally shower them with the care they need, by wearing them and hitting

How to Make Pineapple and Lime Smoothie

This is a perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the addition of mint and ginger gives it a herbal feel. The smoothie is not only refreshing, it helps boost the immune system seeing that pineapple is an excellent source

Nutritional Benefits of Palm Oil

Palm oil is highly nutritious and is an extremely useful cooking oil offering a lot of health benefits. It’s derived majorly from two kinds of palm fruit; African palm oil (Elaeis guineensis) which is found in African regions, and the

Transition to Homemade Deodorants

I know what you’re thinking, homemade deodorants? That’s just crazy and weird, how will it smell? Hehe I understand that most people will be very sceptical about natural deodorants, but they are just as effective as store-bought deodorants and even

How To Prepare Milk Tart

Milk tart is a creamy tart dessert made from sweet pastry containing a milky custard fill made from milk, flour and eggs. This is easy to whip and the ingredients for baking consists of items found in our pantry. The

How To Make Coconut Butter

Coconut butter is made from grinding the meat of a coconut into a white butter-like consistency. It contains beneficial fibre and healthy fat so it fills you up for longer. You can buy the butter from the mall but it’s

Razor Bumps and How to Reduce Them

Pseudofolliculitis barbae aka razor bumps or razor burns is a skin condition caused by improper shaving tools and products. When hairs are cut beneath the skin, they tend to curl and bend as they grow back forming bumps. However, there

What to do When Bleaching Goes Wrong

Nigeria has recorded a high percentage of women using skin lightening lotions and creams. Despite the #blackisbeautiful and #melaninpopping trending all over social media platforms encouraging people to love their skin, there’re people who still think that the #Lightskinned is

Fried Okra Recipe: A Different Way To Prepare Okra

Okra or ‘okro’ is known in many English countries as Ladies fingers. It is highly nutritious, containing lots of health benefits. Okra improves the digestive health, vision, boosts the skin as well as lowers body’s cholesterol. Fried okra is not

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