Archives Tag: Health Benefits

Did You Know? Food

April 19, 2022

Soymilk is a nutritious drink that is produced when the legume soybeans is soaked, ground, and boiled. This beverage is a dairy-free source of milk. Soymilk is a great source of vitamins, mineral, protein and essential fatty acid. The protein content in this drink is said to be comparable to that of cows. This drink … Continue reading Did you Know? The Health Benefits of Soymilk

By udevi-obiamaka-angela

Health

April 19, 2022

Aside from the more obvious reasons to quit sugar such as diabetes and weight gain, there are several other ways in which sugar can affect your body. Excessive sugar can have negative effects on your cholesterol levels and affect your brain to alter the chemistry of your brain to a significant level. With these 5 … Continue reading Wellness: 5 Great Health Benefits Of Quitting Sugar

By samuelokoruwa

Health

April 19, 2022

In case you’re a lover of chocolate and you’ve been looking for excuses to indulge, then you might have just found yourself some. Dark Chocolate has a mind-blogging number of health benefits that prove that it is a superfood. In a previous article, we took a look at some of these health benefits but we’ve gone … Continue reading Wellness: 5 More Surprising Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate

By samuelokoruwa

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

African locust beans is a local seasoning used in making soups and stews. It gives a unique aroma to local delicacies. The botanical name for the African locust beans is Parkia biglobosa. This condiment is widely used in Nigeria; indeed, the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria have different names for this condiment. While the … Continue reading Did You Know? Six Health Benefits of African Locust Beans

By udevi-obiamaka-angela

Health

April 19, 2022

Ginger is a peppery root spice widely used in cooking. It is also used in preparing beverages, dietary supplements and food products. Interestingly, this spice has, from time immemorial, been used in different cultures for medicinal purposes. Here are some of the health benefits of ginger. It fights infections Ginger has powerful antimicrobial compounds that … Continue reading Did You Know? The Health Benefits Of Ginger

By udevi-obiamaka-angela

Fitness Fitness

April 19, 2022

So, you want to get started on fitness? It’s never too late to get into shape. Whether you’re looking to improve your stamina, strength or suppleness my beginner’s guide will show you how to do it enjoyably and effectively. The main components of fitness are the three ‘S’s: stamina, strength and suppleness. Each attribute brings … Continue reading Fitness Central: 1.2.3 Beginner’s Guide To Fitness

By bella-odigie

Food Health

April 19, 2022

Ukwa is a traditional meal that is commonly eaten by the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria. The botanical name of this food is Treculia africana while the English name is African breadfruit. Ukwa can be made into a porridge delicacy or it can be fried and eaten with palm kernel or coconut. It is a … Continue reading Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa

By udevi-obiamaka-angela

DIY

April 19, 2022

Making groundnut oil at home is much easier than you can imagine and saves you some extra cash. It will also allow you to guarantee the source of the oil. Amazingly, groundnut oil has limitless benefits. It is a powerful anti-oxidant and is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, which are an essential component of … Continue reading DIY: How to Make Groundnut Oil

By chinwe

Food

April 19, 2022

Bambara nut or Bambara beans (Vigna subterranea) is a nutritious legume and a popular staple food in Enugu. It is locally called ọkpa in Igbo, epa-roro in Yoruba and kwaruru or gurjiya in Hausa. It is a drought resistant legume with different species which come in small pods that can be cracked to obtain the … Continue reading Origin of Nigerian Foods: Bambara Nut

By chinwe

Food

April 19, 2022

Fura da nono is a nutritious and refreshing drink made from fermented milk and ground millet grains. The Fura balls are made from ground millet and spiced with ginger, cloves and sometimes, pepper while the nono is made from cow milk. It is native to the Fulani people, a tribe found in Nigeria’s north and … Continue reading The Origin of Nigerian Foods: Fura Da Nono

By chinwe

Food

April 19, 2022

Baobab is a multi-purpose tree found in the savannas of Africa, locally known as Kuka in Hausa and Ose in Yoruba. Baobab is commonly used in making miyan kuka soup in Northern Nigeria. Baobab Every part of the tree – the leaves, fruit pulp, leaves, bark, roots and seeds – is used as food, and … Continue reading The Origin Of Nigerian Food – Baobab

By chinwe

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

Uziza, scientifically known as piper guineense, is often used to make native delicacies – pepper soup, egusi soup and lots more. A special broth of the uziza seed is consumed by women especially of the Eastern Nigeria, after childbirth to enhance uterine contraction and expel retained matter from the womb. While much emphasis is on … Continue reading Did You Know? Uziza Seed And Leaves

By chinwe

Food

April 19, 2022

ItMonkey kola, sometimes called African bush apple, is a yummy, juicy fruit with amazing nutritional health benefits. It exists in three varieties; red, white and yellow (predominant in local markets). It is a nutritious indigenous tropical fruit species native to the people of Southern Nigeria. It is called Achicha or Ochiricha in Igbo, and Ndiyah … Continue reading The Origin of Nigerian Foods: Monkey Kola

By chinwe

Did You Know?

April 19, 2022

Rice water has scientifically proven beauty, skin and health benefits. However, rice water is quickly allowed to drain into the sink Rice water is the starchy water left over after rice is cooked or left to soak. It contains many of the vitamins and minerals contained in rice which include: amino acids, vitamins B, vitamin E, … Continue reading Did You Know? Rice Water Aids Hair Growth

By chinwe

Health Tips

April 19, 2022

Table salt, also known as sodium chloride, is an important ingredient used in preparing and preserving food. But in addition to these, there are other benefits of salt, especially in curing minor ailments. To Treat a Sore Throat Salt is a simple and effective remedy for a sore throat. It draws the excess fluid from the inflamed … Continue reading 4 Surprising Benefits of Salt

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