6 Things You May not Know About Smoothies
I love smoothies. They are colourful, healthy and tasty. Lately, I’ve been experimenting with smoothie recipes. I’ll probably share some of them with you in the coming days. Anyways, while researching about smoothies, I came across some very interesting facts that you may not know. Here they are: Read more about Food Smoothies can give […]
Did you Know? 7 Foods that can Help You Stay Hydrated
The weather is so hot that no matter how much water you take, you still want more. In this season, nothing is as refreshing as a glass of cold water. Since it’s very important to stay hydrated, you have to drink lots of water and eat foods that can boost your water level. In case […]
Did You Know? Nigeria is Africa’s Biggest Producer of Pineapples
Pineapples are prized for their succulent interiors and the sweet juice they contain. They are among the more widely consumed fruits in Nigeria, a country that’s still short of its optimal supply of vitamin-rich foods. In fact, Nigeria leads Africa in the production of pineapples. It is also the eight biggest cultivator of the crop […]
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 American oil palm (Elaeis oleifera) which is found in South America. It contains natural unique […]
How to Make Watermelon Cocktails
Watermelon, refreshing, red and juicy. High in vitamins A and C as well as B6. A slice of the fruit contains about 86 calories and less than a gram of fat. They do excellently in salads, drinks, smoothies, and cocktails just as I’ll be sharing in the recipe below Bonus tip: when selecting your melon, […]
Health Lessons from ‘The Orchard’: Wash Fruits before Eating
There might seem to be nothing harmful about eating fruits which appear “clean” on the outside. After all, it is expected that processes involved from the farm to the retailer should make them ready to eat. However, Theresa Weir in her memoir, The Orchard, shares an unnerving revelation. As relates to this subject, she shares […]
7 Amazing Natural Remedies For Eczema
It is important to remember that the skin is one of the four major excretory organs of the human body (bowels, kidneys, lungs and skin). Being that it is the largest of these excretory organs, it is very important that we nurture it every day. When we see eczema, it should be a tell tale […]
Embracing The Organic Lifestyle
By Ebun Oluwole With the advent or rather the break out of chemical-laden products especially in the cosmetics industry, organic living seems quite far-fetched. The media is doing a fantastic job selling these products to us so much that we don’t think twice before clicking the ”add to cart” button. The frenzy is almost sickening. […]