Archives Tag: health

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

Diabetes is a life-long disease that affects the way the body perceives and handles glucose. In a flawless system, the pancreas releases insulin to help the body store and use sugar and fat from our daily meals. However, diabetes occurs when the pancreas produces little or no insulin, or when the body does not respond … Continue reading Did You Know? Intensive Lifestyle Intervention For Type 2 Diabetes

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Top 100 SMEs

April 19, 2022

Organic Shoppe isn’t your average e-commerce store. It’s unabashedly pro-healthy living, pushes for sustainable agriculture, and presents itself as involved in social justice causes. This combination of concerns is usually enough to attract health-conscious, ethically driven customers, as it has for Organic Shoppe. Those interests have also put this online shop in the national spotlight, … Continue reading ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Organic Shoppe

By ikenna-nwachukwu

Food

April 19, 2022

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a special type of beans, locally known as akidi in Igbo. It is relished as a native delicacy and contributes significantly to the meals in the South Eastern part of Nigeria. Akidi is a small tiny bean seed with two common species – reddish-brown and black. Unlike the common beans, it takes … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Akidi (Cowpea)

By chinwe

Health News

April 19, 2022

Amongst 70 member countries present, a Nigerian, Professor Titus Ibekwe, was elected the Vice-Chairman of the International Advisory Board (IAB) of the American Academy of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), at their 2018 annual meeting, held from October 7th to 10th October, in Georgia, Atlanta. Since the inception of the academy 122 … Continue reading Professor Titus Ibekwe Elected Vice-Chairman Of Int’l Advisory Board of American Academy

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Health

April 19, 2022

“Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.” — Global Handwashing Global Handwashing Day is annually celebrated on October 15th with the objective of imbibing the habit of washing hands … Continue reading 15th October is Global Handwashing Day

By ibiene

apps Health

April 19, 2022

Have you ever thought of the possibility of receiving diagnosis about a physical ailment through an app without having to visit a hospital? With Kangpe, this is now a reality and health care has become more accessible for the average Nigerian who may not have access to a physical  hospital. Although Kangpe by no means, … Continue reading App Of The Week: Kangpe

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Did You Know? Food

April 19, 2022

Only a few people are aware of the amazing benefits of the Kale plant. The most common type, curly kale, has green curly leaves and a hard, fibrous stem. Like the cabbage and spinach, it can be used in preparing salads, sandwiches, smoothies, or eaten as a steamed vegetable. Kale is loaded with beneficial compounds, … Continue reading Did You Know? The Amazing Benefits of the Kale Plant

By chinwe

Did You Know? Health

April 19, 2022

We lose a lot because of lack of knowledge. More often than not, orange peels are discarded without knowledge of the amazing benefits it encloses. Orange peels can be used in cooking and making various recipes. They can be infused to make tea. Simply put fresh peels into a pot of water and bring it … Continue reading Did You Know: The Amazing Benefits of Orange Peels

By chinwe

BUSINESS Events

April 19, 2022

As we inch closer to the year’s end, businesses are beginning to prepare for an evaluation of their positions. But as much of the business world turns to shape up for the holidays and evaluate achievements, it’ll remain alive and active for a number of weeks yet. The number of business events set to take … Continue reading Business Events of the Month: October 2018

By ikenna-nwachukwu

Fitness

April 19, 2022

Hitting the road can play havoc with your food and exercise plans. Travelling for business or travelling for pleasure – each has its own challenges. Weight Management On The Road – Travelling For Business Travelling for business can be a real challenge to weight management efforts. If you frequently travel for business you may find … Continue reading Fitness Central: 4 Ways To Be A Nutritional Road Warrior

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Cuisine

April 19, 2022

Did you know you can enjoy meals that are healthy and still delicious? Zogale (Moringa salad) from the Northern part of Nigeria is one of such nutritious meals with extraordinary taste and amazing health benefits. It is satisfying too. It is rich in antioxidants, lowers blood sugar levels and cholesterol amongst other amazing health benefits. … Continue reading Zogale (Moringa Salad)

By chinwe

Health

April 19, 2022

Bitter leaf, a green bitter plant called onugbu in Igbo, ewuro in Yoruba and shiwaka in Hausa is naturally endowed with amazing health benefits.  While every part of this plant is beneficial, only the leaf is utilised mostly for cooking. However, the leaves are squeezed and washed before being used to make soups, discarding the … Continue reading Did You Know? Bitter Leaf Juice is Highly Essential?

By chinwe

Tourism

April 19, 2022

The benefits of travelling are not only for the body; it can also be for your brain. In recent times, Science has shown that there is actually a direct effect of travelling on your brain. Below are a few: Increased IQ– Your IQ is your brain’s ability to interpret information, memorise concepts and provide solutions or results to … Continue reading The Effects Of Travelling On Your Brain

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Food Tips

April 19, 2022

Homemade oils are fresher and healthier than commercial oils which are often extracted with harmful chemical solvents. In essence, you can guarantee their sources. Avocado oil is extracted from the pulp of the avocado fruit. It is healthy, has a lot of nutritional benefits and a whole lot of other uses. It is used as cooking … Continue reading How to Make Avocado Oil

By chinwe

Cuisine

April 19, 2022

Who says meals have to be boring? Add variety and spice to your cooking with this cheesy black bean and corn potato rounds. It’s not only nutritious, but it is also a delight. You can customize it if you don’t like black beans by doubling the corn and omitting the black beans or using kidney … Continue reading Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Potato Rounds

By chinwe