Nigeria moves to Increase Exportation of Fruits to Europe
With the dwindling demand for petroleum and petroleum products, Nigeria is focused on diversifying its economy by increasing exportation of fruits to European countries. The Nigerian Ports Authority has concluded an arrangement with Port of Antwerp, Belgium to sign a Technical Collaboration Agreement. This is towards the increment of exportation of Nigerian fruits to European countries. […]
Fun Facts: Dearest Banana Peel
Banana is not a fruit but a giant herb; its produce is actually its berry. The word banana came from an Arab word ‘Banan’ meaning finger. An individual banana is called a finger. Banana Peels are the outer coverings of bananas. The inside of a banana peel is used to polish patent leather shoes. Also, you […]
Healthy Fruits For a Glowy African Skin
Many people in Nigeria assume that their skin are relatively unaffected by the things that go into their mouth. This is sad because nutrition is largely important to our skin. Fruits are paramount aspects of daily nutrition. Diet can help contribute to the overall health of our African skin. It is therefore advisable to eat right. […]
Amazing Health Benefits of Orange Peels
Oranges are rich in antioxidant properties that are important for the body. It contains Vitamin A which is required to maintain healthy mucus membrane; also helps with absorbing light and improving night vision. Oranges also contain high levels of Vitamin C which helps protect the skin and keeps skin looking beautiful, by helping to fight […]
Uncle’s Corner: All Hail Coca-Cola
If you’re like me over the years, you’ve come to develop a relationship with the dark caramel colored, sweet beverage popularly known as Coke. You’ve probably gone from calling it mineral (like one of our erstwhile government officials), to soft drink and even soda (when you had that Western world influence upon your life). Soft […]
3 Ways to Curb a Sweet Tooth
Are you one of those who finds it hard to resist sweet things? Sweet things are not very healthy for the body and they even destroy the teeth if you are not very careful. Research has shown that consuming a lot of sugar ages you faster than usual and causes your skin to have wrinkles. […]
Foods to Keep Away from Your Refrigerator
Pretty much everything goes into the fridge once you have one. Most people think that all perishables should be stored in the fridge including condiments. This is not true because you may be doing more harm than good if you refrigerate some foods and fruits. Before the advent of refrigerators, there were foolproof methods of […]
Healthy Habits worth Adopting
It’s never too late to adopt new habits which can positively influence your health, dropping bad habits and picking up good ones that benefit you. And it does not even have to be complex decisions and difficult lifestyle changes, it can be little convenient changes you would easily adjust to. Once you get used to […]
10 Interesting Facts about Apples
As you probably already know, apple trees do not grow in Nigeria – it’s not the right climate for them. However, that does not stop many Nigerians from loving the fruit, and it is one of the favourite go-to fruits for people who are trying to lose weight and eat healthy, for good reason too. […]
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 […]
Why Homemade Smoothies Are So Much Better
A healthy lifestyle is no longer considered a fad but now, an essential aspect in nourishing and protecting our bodies. More people are ‘hitting’ the gym, jogging, brisk walking and involved in any calorie burning or heart pumping exercise. However, it’s not so much about how fast or long you can work out but how […]
Four Tips to Prevent Hypertension
HYPERTENSION, also known as high blood pressure, is a disease of the heart that causes it to pump blood at an abnormally high rate that can be injurious to the body system. The best way to prevent high B.P is to see your doctor to check your blood pressure and get professional advice on how […]
5 Health Benefits of Soursop Leaves
Nature in its abundance has provided us with solutions to various diseases threatening the human race. Quite a number of research has proven that various parts of plants, when consumed, have the potential of providing treatment to a great number of dangerous diseases such as diabetes, cancer and inflammation just to mention a few. Soursop is […]
Important Health Benefits of Soursop You Should Know
Soursop is a green spiny fruit with a white fibrous pulp and sour-sweet taste. This fibre-rich fruit is also rich nutrients such as ascorbic acid, vitamin B, fructose, phosphorus, potassium and calcium. The benefits of soursop do not only lie in eating the fruit alone as herbal medicine practitioners have used the leaves, trees and […]
13 Foods That Will Boost Your Metabolism
Metabolism is a word whose meaning encompasses every thing the body does to keep human beings alive, which includes the proper function of the organs, the digestion of food and breathing. Age, gender, or even weight can be the factors that determine the metabolism rate. Besides, this set of biochemical reactions is linked closely with […]
7 Things You Should Know About Kidney Disease
The kidneys are bean shaped organs located at the back of your abdomen. Each kidney is about the size of a fist; 4-5 inches long. The kidneys help the body stay in a homeostatic condition. It has many functions like filtering the blood, removing water, controlling body fluid balance and regulating the balance of electrolytes. […]