5 Health Benefits of Soursop
Soursop is the fruit of Annona muricata, a broadleaf, flowering, evergreen tree. This very rich fruit has multiple therapeutic and medicinal values, some of which are listed below. The fruit can be gotten anywhere in the market. Immune System Booster Soursop contains nutrients beneficial to the immune body system, and having a strong immune is the first thing to prevent […]
Health Benefits of Honey and Walnuts
Walnuts in combination with honey are an excellent natural remedy that can replace many types of medication. This combination provides the body with all necessary vitamins, minerals, protein, fats and carbohydrates. Walnuts alone are an excellent source of anti-inflammatory omega-3 essential fatty acids, in the form of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Walnuts are also rich in antioxidants, […]
Surprising Benefits of Stress
We’ve heard over and over that stress is harmful to our health and can lead to numerous health problems one can think of. Aside from making us feel depressed and awful emotionally, it can also cause weight gain, headache, asthma, increase blood pressure, insomnia, rapid ageing and many other health related issues. Truth be told, […]
Health Benefits of Ewedu
One leafy vegetable we all love to eat is Jute Leaves. Common among the Yorubas and famously called “Ewedu”, this green slimy soup is a healthy meal. It is called Ahingbara in Igbo and Rama in Hausa. This vegetable is christened with names including, Molokhia or Corchorus Olitorus as its botanical name. Jute Mallow Leaves […]
4 Reasons Why You Should Eat More Potatoes
Potatoes are cheap and popular in Nigeria and they commonly serve as an alternative to yams in many homes. Potatoes are delicious, whatever way you would prefer to cook them and they are easy and quick to prepare. But these are not the only reasons why we love potatoes; it turns out they are loaded […]
Amazing Health Benefits of Ginger
GINGER is a spice commonly used in cooking and also in making drinks. It is a root spice that contains a wide range of nutrients and bioactive compounds that are good for various parts of the body system. It is believed to have originated from China, where it was used for culinary and medicinal purposes […]
Five Health Benefits of Taking Garlic
Garlic is a herb in the onion family, the class of herbs that include amongst others, the onion, shallot, leek and chive. It is a good source of calcium, phosphorus and selenium, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese. In addition to being used as a spice, garlic is known to be a natural remedy for coughs […]
Four Health Benefits of Okra
Aside from being used to prepare a delicious soup that can be eaten with a variety of dishes, did you know that okra has numerous nutritional benefits that it delivers to the body? Also known as lady’s finger, okra is a vegetable that is grown in most tropical and temperate regions of the world as […]
5 Health Benefits of Bananas You Should Know
From fighting against cancer to relieving depression, you will be surprised to know the amazing health benefits research shows that bananas provide. The green-yellow fruit stands out as a highly nutritious food option, being rich in potassium and magnesium minerals along with a generous dose of Vitamins A and C. Undoubtedly, this makes it a […]
5 Reasons You Should Use Honey Every Day
Honey is a sweet product made by bees from flowers’ nectar. Its natural sweetness – courtesy of Fructose, Glucose, Maltose and Sucrose sugars – has made it a preferred ingredient for foods and beverages for centuries. We won’t bore you with any more known facts. Instead, we’ll point out reasons why many people around the world are […]
The Health Benefits of Music
Music is a form of art whose main medium is sound. Music has a strong effect on humans and that is why it is often referred to as a source of universal language. Music has been proven to have some health benefits by music psychologists and music therapists. Music can be used to improve or […]
There’s More to Your Lemons Besides Making Lemonades
When life throw lemons at you, smile and convert them to a jar of lemonade. Well that is just an adage of life. Actually, there is much more to lemons besides making lemonades. Lemon is oval-shaped and has a greenish-yellow skin. It belongs to the genus of citrus and to the family of rutaceae. Just […]
Health Benefits of Soya Bean Oil
Oil is essential for almost every aspect of food preparation. Many dishes have oil as an ingredient, others use oil for frying. Soybean oil (or soya bean oil) is a type of oil that is extracted from the soybean. Soybean oil is useful because it has certain features that make it ideally suited to a […]
Health Benefits Of Tea
By Bernice Alhassan. When the word tea is mentioned, the first thing that comes to people’s minds often is any drink that requires hot water to make it and often contains cream and sugar. Hence, you find coffee, cocoa or chocolate drinks and other beverages all being referred to as tea. Tea however is produced […]