Health/Fitness

Health and Nutritional Value of Cucumber

Cucumber is a fruit from the "Cucurbitaceae" family. Scientifically known as Cucumis sativus, it belongs to the same family as zucchini, watermelon,…

7 years ago

African Bread Fruit Ukwa – Health and Nutritional Benefits

  African breadfruit popularly called "UKWA"  is a highly nutritious meal which if added to daily food could help build…

7 years ago

Wrong Foods to Eat While on Medication

Ever wondered why certain medications do not work after several days of use? Normally people who have experienced this will…

7 years ago

Ugu Leaf and Seed: Nutritional and Medicinal Benefits

Ugu leaf and ugu seeds are very popular in Nigeria as Ugu leaf farming is heavily practised in this part…

7 years ago

African Oil Bean (Ugba, Ukpaka) Fermentation & Health Benefits (Pregnancy)

African oil bean, scientifically called Pentaclethra macrophylla, is a native plant in tropical regions in Africa. In Nigeria, the oil…

7 years ago

Functions of Tiger nut, Nutritional, Medicinal & Economical

The function of tiger nut depends on the consumer's intended use. Tiger nut is a crop of the sedge family…

7 years ago

10 Benefits of Groundnuts

Groundnut, also known as peanuts is a legume crop grown mainly for its seeds. It is also classified as Arachis hypogaea.…

7 years ago

10 Nutritional Value of Garden Egg

Garden egg is a type of eggplant and widely eaten food crop in Africa. The small bulb-shaped vegetable has a…

7 years ago

Health Benefits of Walnuts in Nigeria

A walnut is the nut of any tree of the subfamily Juglans. This nut is single-seeded, rounded and stone fruit…

7 years ago

7 Things Not to Do After A Meal

Nutrition is an essential part of human life as humans cannot survive without good food. With all things good, it…

7 years ago